Job description

Job responsibilities

for a detailed job description please refer to the attached person specification and job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychology and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist OR Post-graduate training in Cognitive Behavioural/Psychodynamic Therapy and current BACP/UKCP/BAPCP registration.
• Experience of supervising qualified and non-qualified clinical staff
• Evidence of further training in Eating Disorder Treatment, e.g post-qualification training in assessment and intervention models in one or more of the following: CBT-E, MANTRA, SSCM, FPT

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability and experience of representing psychological therapies within the context of multi-disciplinary team working and inter-agency collaboration
• Ability and skills to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Experience of service quality monitoring and service development e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, service development projects, etc.
• Ability to apply clinical psychology/psychotherapy in different cultural contexts sensitively and to take action when own or others' behaviour undermine equality and diversity

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

Rosanne House

Parkway

Welwyn garden city

AL8 6UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be based and predominantly work in schools in and around the Watford area, meaning a commitment to travel is required. You will be expected to work closely with school staff to support CYP, their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental wellbeing. You will also support in the supervision of MHST staff.

The Senior Practitioner will play a key role in:

• Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders
• Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing
• Developing and delivering evidence-based, time limited interventions (group and 1:1) to children and young people within education settings
• Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service
• Providing clinical and line management supervision to EMHPs, CWPs and other mental health practitioners
• Overseeing and supporting with case allocations and telephone triages
• Supporting staff with risk assessments, the management of risk and safeguarding concerns.
• Supporting with service improvement tasks

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Car driver who is able to travel independently (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
• Full, enhanced and current satisfactory DBS disclosure for the role
• Ability and willingness to work outside office hours when required by the role.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills including the ability to manage and plan own diary to accommodate assigned tasks.
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload including disclosures of risk to self, abuse and safeguarding disclosures.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to service users, families, carers, and professionals.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to children and young people, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.
• Ability to communicate in a respectful, culturally sensitive manner to service users, families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to contain and have difficult conversations with service users, colleagues, supervisees and other staff.

Desirable

• Ability to fluently speak another language

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Ability to deliver care with respect, dignity and compassion which is recovery focused.
• Ability and confidence to manage own caseload, work autonomously in the community and use own initiative.
• Ability to deal sensitively with stressful situations including; staff and organisational problems; child abuse; family breakdown; mental ill health and risk of self-harm.

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation related to children and young peoples mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc.
• Knowledge of the core EMHP functions

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent developments and research in mental health/learning disability provision for young people including government initiatives.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience delivering EMHP, or CWP guided self-help interventions; Senior Wellbeing Practitioner or CBT interventions
• Experience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community in a culturally sensitive manner
• Experience of providing case management and clinical skills supervision to trainee and/or qualified practitioners. If not, a willingness to complete a post graduate certificate in supervision
• Experience of completing comprehensive risk assessments and managing risks, including implementing safety plans with children and young people.
• Experience of working with and making adjustments for SEND and neurodivergent children and young people
• Experience of completing triage calls and initial assessments with children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties
• Experience working with parents (parent led interventions) and involving parents in assessments and where appropriate interventions with young people

Desirable

• Experience of supporting young people in an educational setting

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Core postgraduate qualification in the provision of low intensity CBT, e.g., Postgraduate Diploma Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP programme) Or Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice (CWP) Or an accredited CBT qualification
• Appropriate UK professional registration
• Psychological Therapies or CYP IAPT Supervision qualification (Please note if you have not completed this training, you will be expected to undertake a 1-year postgraduate certificate training)
• Documented evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP programme)

Analytical skills

Essential

• Ability to integrate and analyse information gathered from triage calls and assessments, to create comprehensive psychological formulations and care plans to meet the needs of children and young people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Willow Tree Primary School

Tolpits Lane

Watford

WD18 6LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be proficient in the use of a wide range of IT packages, have experience of organising and prioritising diaries and schedules, and experience of organising and taking minutes in meetings. You will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision and on your own initiative to achieve deadlines.

Person Specification

Qualifcations Education & Training

Essential

• Educated to Secondary Level with GCSE maths and English level 2 or above
• Extensive experience of working in an office environment
• NVQ3/RSA3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare/education setting
• Knowledge of healthcare terms used in their day to day working
• ECDL qualification

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in person, on telephone, and electronically.
• To be experienced in dealing with people in distress in a calm and confident manner, using deescalation skills where appropriate
• To have proven skills and experience establishing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Problem solving, decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyse data and compile information for reports

Previous Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Proficiency in diary management and coordinating appointments
• Experience of writing formal minutes
• Independent, lone and team working skills
• Evidence of ability to be flexible and show initiative, sensitivity and enthusiasm to work
• Evidence of the ability to organise and plan complex events
• Evidence of supervising/training others

Desirable

• Experience of adapting to, and managing, change
• Evidence of creating new processes or documents to assist team set up or functionality

Diversity

Essential

• Show respect and treat people with dignity

Physical/Mental/Emotional Effort

Essential

• Ability to cope with multiple tasks, tight deadlines and competing demands
• Emotional Maturity

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

Astley Cooper School

St Agnells Lane

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 7HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To undertake mental health assessment, risk assessment, care plan management and reviews for CYP with complex mental health and co-morbid social care needs.
• To undertake crisis containment work including therapeutically engaging activities for CYP admitted to the home for a limited time.
• To provide advice ans consultation to other team members regarding the mental health care of CYP in the home.
• To provide good standards of reparative parenting for children and adolescents which safeguards and promotes their welfare by ensuring that the home meets the requirements of legislation, including the National Quality Standards for residential homes.
• To follow all HPFT and HCC policies and local procedures.
• Ensure that children and adolescents develop socially, educationally and emotionally having regard for through effective assessment, care planning, and liaison with other agencies.
• Understand and support the purpose of the childrens homes and be willing and able to respond appropriately to children with challenging behaviour.
• Following the day-to-day activities of the home including; cooking and cleaning; taking children to school, activities and appointments; following petty cash procedures, administering medication, maintaining the home environment and acting as a good role model. You will be required to work shift patterns covering the needs of the children. This will include long shifts, weekends and bank holidays as well as taking children on holiday within and outside of the UK. Please confirm that you are willing to undertake these duties in your supporting statement.
• To provide a safe and containing environment that will help stabilise the mental health of children experiencing a mental health crisis in order to allow them to return to their original placement and thus enhance placement stability.
• Support with running therapeutic groups within the home for the young people.

Planning & Organisational Skills

• To provide accurate, clear and concise communications in all aspects of delivering the service.
• Integrate into a multi professional health and social care team within the residential unit.
• To oversee care team responsibilities.
• To work with the team leader and manager to ensure clinical governance initiatives and service framework targets are adhered to.
• To initiate and participate in service audits that may be required.
• To promote service user feedback.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working with Children & Young People in a health environment
• Experience working with CYP in a mental crisis environment
• Additional areas of training through short courses

Desirable

• RNMH/RNLD/RMN/Registered Social Worker
• Degree with experience of postgraduate level study or the equivalent experience ENB 998/Mentorship
• Evidence of management or leadership development
• Membership of professional bodies NMC
• Membership of professional bodies NMC

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

Cherry Tree Cottage Children’s Residential Home Baldock SG7 6ER

Cherry Tree Cottage Children's Home, Weston Way

Baldock

SG7 6ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, diagnose and develop treatment plans for service users, including those with learning disabilities, additional sensory and/or physical disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health diagnoses and challenging behaviour.

To be responsible for managing a defined caseload, in the context of the service caseload, with ongoing formal evaluation of clinical effectiveness using specified outcome measures

To work with and be available to other SLTs and multidisciplinary Assistant Therapy Practitioners (ATPs) for support and joint consultation regarding clinical practice as required

To work with service users and carers to identify SLT requirements as part of the overall care plan

To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the service user and carer

To contribute to multidisciplinary forensic risk assessments

To assess for, advise on and facilitate reasonable adjustments in the context of access to the criminal justice system

To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions with service users to ensure effectiveness of intervention and positive outcomes To have knowledge and understanding of the application of alternative and augmentative communication

To have the skills needed to facilitate group work with service users

To undertake complex risk assessment and risk management for individual clients

To ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with HCPC
• Member of the RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and application of speech and language therapy assessments and interventions
• Detailed knowledge of evidence-based practice and its contribution to practice governance
• Planning and coordination of treatment packages

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Learning Disability and / or Forensic 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.

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

Little Plumstead Hospital

Little Plumstead Hospital

Norwich

NR13 5EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Team Administrator will provide a reliable and flexible administrative service to staff based across two locations. The post holder will work as part of the wider administration team and will support Senior Team Administrators, Assistant Team Administrators, Receptionists and Medical Secretaries to deliver a consistent and effective service.

The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own workload, work without direct supervision at times, use initiative within agreed procedures and recognise what needs to be prioritised. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to respond calmly and professionally to competing demands.

The post holder will complete a range of administrative tasks including typing, note / minute taking , filing, scanning, photocopying, archiving, email correspondence, booking appointments, arranging meetings, updating diaries, supporting bring-forward systems and maintaining both paper and electronic filing systems.

The role will involve maintaining accurate service user information on electronic systems, supporting appointment changes and cancellations.

The post holder will communicate regularly with service users, carers, colleagues and external agencies. This will require a friendly and professional approach, including the ability to provide and receive routine information with tact and sensitivity, particularly where people may be anxious, distressed or experiencing communication barriers.

Although the role has no clinical responsibility, the post holder will contribute to service user care by supporting administrative processes linked to appointments, clinics, admissions, discharges and patient transport.

The successful candidate will also be expected to support new or less experienced staff by demonstrating departmental procedures, offering advice about their own role and providing mentorship to lower banded staff where appropriate.

Applicants should have experience of working in an office environment, good keyboard and telephone skills, confidence using Microsoft Word and email, and the ability to organise, prioritise and complete work accurately. A friendly manner, calm approach, good communication skills and a professional attitude are essential.

The post would suit someone who works well as part of a team, can manage interruptions and changing priorities, and is committed to supporting high-quality care through effective administration.

Car driver essential as a majority of the posts are community based, the post holder will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes including business insurance (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Secondary Level with GCSE qualifications or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ3/RSA3 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of working in an office environment that gives knowledge of secretarial or administrative procedures and systems, some of which are non-routine and non-routine activities such as answering queries, progress chasing, task-related problem solving, acquired through experience.

Skills

Essential

• Microsoft Word Packages

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

The Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre

39-41 The Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Current NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions on practice.
• Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse within an outpatient, day case or acute clinical setting.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a varied clinical workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients, consultants and colleagues.
• A compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, infection prevention and patient safety principles.
• Venepuncture, cannulation and ECG competency desirable.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to support service demands across clinic specialties.

Benefits

As a Bank colleague, you will enjoy:

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via Spire for You
• Wellbeing Centre access via Spire for You
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spires specialist Resourcing Team

We offer competitive rates of pay to our Bank colleagues, who play a vital role in supporting our teams during periods of increased demand, annual leave and sickness absence.

Our Values

At Spire Healthcare, our values guide everything we do:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people make the difference. Their dedication, compassion and commitment to excellence are what set Spire Healthcare apart. For us, healthcare is about more than treating patients; it's about caring for people.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues through a positive work-life balance, ongoing development opportunities, recognition, and rewarding careers.

About Spire Healthcare

Spire Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, operating 38 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. We provide diagnostics, inpatient, day-case and outpatient care, alongside private GP services and workplace health services for over 800 corporate clients. We also deliver a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatology services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions on practice.
• Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse within an outpatient, day case or acute clinical setting.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a varied clinical workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients, consultants and colleagues.
• A compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, infection prevention and patient safety principles.
• Venepuncture, cannulation and ECG competency desirable.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to support service demands across clinic specialties.

Experience

Essential

• Current NMC registration with no restrictions or conditions on practice.
• Previous experience working as a Registered Nurse within an outpatient, day case or acute clinical setting.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a varied clinical workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients, consultants and colleagues.
• A compassionate, professional and patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, infection prevention and patient safety principles.
• Venepuncture, cannulation and ECG competency desirable.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to support service demands across clinic specialties.

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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Edward Benefer Way, South Wootton, King's Lynn PE30 2FQ

Norwich

PE30 2FQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support patients, carers and families in situations of emotional distress relating to dementia care
• Participate in an active in-reach information and support service across adult areas for patients with dementia, their families and carers
• Provide current and timely information and signposting for patients, families, carers and staff
• Develop and support activity programs under supervision of trained staff
• Carry out non clinical activities and therapies as part of individual patient care
• Assist in the development of the dementia champion link service across the Trust
• Monitor the delivery of the support worker program and work under direction of the trained staff to develop the service
• Assist in delivering and designing training and educational programs for patients with dementia, staff, volunteers, families and carers

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised educational qualifications in health care/voluntary sector equivalent to an NVQ3 level or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge or experience of dementia care or older people's services

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise work load in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain records and produce reports
• An ability to deal with stressful situations

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To liaise with users of the service on routine matters.
• Communicate effectively with team members and the Team Leader(s).
• Collection of used items from departments, theatres and wards throughout the hospital site as required.
• Sorting, checking and processing used surgical instruments and other items using appropriate machinery.
• Assembling, packing and labelling instrument sets and supplementary items in accordance with accepted standards.
• Attain familiarity with surgical instruments and their use and demonstrate ability to dismantle and reassemble instruments ready for surgery.
• Demonstrate competency in inspecting instrumentation for cleanliness, damage and function.
• Ensure that quality and standards are met and goods produced are fit for the purpose intended.
• To understand and be able to use the Medical Device Tracking and Traceability systems.
• To distribute sterile packs and trays to departments and wards as required.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of literacy and numeracy.

Experience

Essential

• Good standards of hygiene.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Motivated, effective team member, flexible, adaptable.

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with a range of dermatological conditions, delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care.
• Undertake comprehensive skin assessments, reviews and evaluations, identifying physical, psychological and social care needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide specialist advice and support regarding the assessment, diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions.
• Utilise prescribing knowledge and skills appropriately to support effective medicines management and minimise risks associated with medication use.
• Work proactively to ensure patients receive timely access to appropriate services, including referral to secondary care when required.
• Undertake clinical photography and diagnostic specimen collection, including skin and nail swabs and scrapings.
• Participate in patient triage processes and support the effective management of referrals into the service.
• Contribute to complex case discussions and multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Support the development and implementation of dermatology pathways, policies, protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service effectiveness.
• Support data collection, analysis and reporting to monitor service performance and inform future developments.
• Promote and embed evidence-based practice across the dermatology service.
• Collaborate in the development of integrated care pathways in line with national guidance and best practice.

• Provide education, advice and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals to improve understanding and self-management of dermatological conditions.
• Support the development and delivery of educational programmes for primary care and community healthcare staff.
• Share specialist knowledge and expertise to enhance multidisciplinary team capability and confidence.
• Develop positive working relationships with GP practices, community services and acute trust colleagues to support integrated working.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and act as a role model for high standards of patient care.

• Manage workload and resources effectively to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Work across multiple community clinic locations as required by the service.
• Contribute to the effective running of clinic services, including appointment utilisation and clinic capacity management.
• Maintain stock levels of dermatology consumables and diagnostic equipment, ensuring appropriate storage, stock rotation and cost-effective use of resources.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment used within the dermatology service.

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• Able to communicate complex sensitive and contentious issues with colleagues and patients who may or may not have barriers to understanding

Skills

Essential

• Broad range of dermatological clinical assessment skills
• An understanding of wider NHS and social care issues particularly in primary care
• An understanding of case management
• Effective presentation skills
• Competent in use of IT and willingness to develop IT and computer skills appropriate to the role
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to use and interpret information

Experience

Essential

• Successful at working collaboratively and demonstrating people management skills
• Evidence of change management skills
• Minimum of 3 years' experience at Band 5 of which one year is to be in a position relevant to this post
• Experience of multidisciplinary and partnership working in acute or community settings
• Experience of participating in clinical audit and risk assessment
• Good understanding of dermatological conditions and clinical experience in managing such conditions
• Experience of paediatric dermatology

Desirable

• Contribution to service planning and development
• Experience of teaching other health care professionals and patients/carers

Qualifications

Essential

• RN and current NMC registration
• Evidence of specialist clinical expertise within Dermatology
• To have completed the mentorship programme or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development and its application in regard to clinical skills
• Maintenance of personal portfolio

Desirable

• 1st level degree
• Independent nurse prescriber

Personal and people development

Essential

• Evidence of relevant experience and development

Desirable

• Willing to undertake appropriate training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Forward thinking, flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Evidence of strong interdisciplinary and multiagency working
• Committed to service development
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative
• Willingness to develop knowledge and skills
• Ability to listen and empathise
• Role model's attributes
• Understand own limitations

Other

Essential

• Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle

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

St James Clinic

Extons Road

Kings Lynn

PE30 5NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Welcome patients, visitors and professionals in a friendly and professional manner.
• Manage appointments and maintain an efficient appointment system.
• Answer telephone calls, respond to enquiries and direct calls appropriately.
• Register new patients and update patient records accurately.
• Process clinical correspondence, electronic tasks and administrative requests.
• Support clinicians and support workers with administrative duties.
• Liaise with prescription, scanning and clinical teams to resolve patient queries.
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with clinic administration and the day-to-day running of reception.
• Comply with data protection, confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a high-quality service.

Note: The responsibilities of this role will normally include all duties described in this job description and any additional or different duties, which the employer may require from time to time.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Compassionate and approachable.
• Reliable and professional.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a reception, customer service or administrative role.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.

Desirable

• Any of the following would be advantageous, but training will be provided:
• Previous NHS, GP practice or healthcare reception experience.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults or working within health or social care.
• Knowledge of NHS services and patient pathways.
• Experience working with external agencies and partner organisations

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

Norfolk Primary Care C.I.C.

Address

Vulnerable Adult Service

Under One Roof

100-102 Westwick Street

Norwich

Norwich

NR2 4SZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://norfolkprimarycare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Pharmacist delivering health services.

a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas, such as HTN and CVD

b. To proactively manage the medication review process within the surgery, taking overall responsibility for ensuring medication reviews are completed in a timely manner, are safe and effective, to include housebound patients and those living in local care and nursing homes

c. Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get

the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care

d. Be a prescriber, or completing training to become a prescriber, and work with and alongside the general practice team

e. To manage patient discharge summaries and hospital letters, ensuring information is accurately transferred and the correct medication prescribed in primary care

f. To complete the CPPE programme (if not already completed)

g. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)

h. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities

i. Provide leadership on person-centered medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance) and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services

j. Have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help to improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help to manage general practice workload

k. Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system

l. Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community pharmacists, and anticoagulation

m. Be part of a professional clinical network and have access to appropriate clinical supervision. Appropriate clinical supervision means:

n. Each Clinical Pharmacist must receive a minimum of one supervision session per month by a senior clinical pharmacist

o. The Senior Clinical Pharmacist must receive a minimum of one supervision session every three months by a GP clinical supervisor

p. Each Clinical Pharmacist will have access to an assigned GP clinical supervisor for support and development

q. A ratio of one Senior Clinical Pharmacist to no more than five junior Clinical Pharmacists, with appropriate peer support and supervision in place

r. Act as the point of contact for all medicine related matters, establishing positive working relationships

s. Consult patients within defined levels of competence and independently prescribe acute and repeat medication

t. Receive referrals and directed patients from triage services and other clinicians

u. In conjunction with NICE guidance, consult with patients to initiate new medications, to include statins, bisphosphonates and DOACs

v. In conjunction with the Therapeutic Advisory Group (TAG) and commissioning group, monitor Red and expensive drugs

w. Receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff

x. Manage a caseload of complex patients

y. Manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of patients taking high risk drugs, i.e., anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs, etc.

z. Deliver long term condition clinics and home visits, particularly for patients with complicated medication regimes, and prescribe accordingly

aa. Provide pharmaceutical consultations to patients with long term conditions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team

bb. Review medications for newly registered patients

cc. Improve patient and carer understanding of confidence in and compliance with their medication

dd. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

ee. Encourage cost-effective prescribing throughout the organization

ff. Work in conjunction with dispensary to source alternatives for out of stock items

gg. Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system

hh. Provide advice and answer medication related queries from patients and staff

ii. Organise and oversee the organisations medicines optimisation systems, including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems

jj. Improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.

kk. Develop yourself and the role through participation in clinical supervision, training and service redesign activities

ll. Ensure appropriate supervision of safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs. Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

mm. Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

nn. Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

oo. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

pp. Manage a caseload of complex patients and potential care institutions and to provide advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life care

qq. Review the latest guidance, ensuring the organisation conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

rr. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

ss. Provide targeted support and proactive reviews for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care

tt. Handle prescription queries and requests directly

uu. Provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the organisation, patients and their carers

vv. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

ww. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events

xx. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

yy. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

zz. Attend a formal appraisal with your manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

aaa. Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., COVID-19 or flu clinics) through advice or direct care

bbb. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1. An appreciation of the nature of general practice and the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• 2. Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• 3. An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners

Desirable

• 1. Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
• 2. In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• 3. Understanding of the mentorship process
• 4. Experience of working autonomously

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. GPC registered pharmacist
• 2. Proof of relevant professional and educational qualifications, coupled with details of any training
• 3. To be enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)
• 4. Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• 1. Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• 2. Medicines management qualification
• 3. Minor ailments certification
• 4. MUR and repeat dispensing certification

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

The Market Surgery

Address

26 Norwich Road

Aylsham

Norwich

NR11 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and person specification for full details on the main responsibilities and criteria

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Nurse Practitioner Degree or appropriate qualification
• Mentorship preparation or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and post registration studies in a clinical portfolio

Desirable

• Master's Degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse/AHP with extensive post-registration experience
• Evidence of ability to provide support mechanism to other staff within the Emergency areas

Desirable

• Experience in formal teaching programmes
• Experience of policies and guideline development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain standards of care/leadership in a busy environment
• Must be able to use initiative to prioritise and organise workload
• Knowledge of up to date issues in Nurse/AHP education

Desirable

• Experience of implementing change

Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently seeking an experienced Resident Medical Officer (RMO) to support an elective orthopaedic service.

The RMO will provide medical cover for patients throughout their elective surgical pathway, supporting safe and effective care before and after surgery.

This position requires a doctor with previous NHS orthopaedic ward experience, full GMC registration and the confidence to assess and manage patients within a busy surgical environment.

You will work closely with Consultants, nursing teams, physiotherapists, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, coordinated and high-quality care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications & Experience:
• Medical degree with full GMC registration and appropriate licensing to practise.
• Experience in surgical or orthopaedic medicine, preferably in a high-volume elective setting.
• Competent in acute medical assessment and management.

Desirable

• Desirable Experience:
• Experience working in fast-paced orthopaedic or surgical units.
• Knowledge of enhanced recovery protocols and perioperative medicine.

Experience

Essential

• Essential:
• Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practise.
• Experience in orthopaedic or surgical inpatient care.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a high-throughput environment.

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Familiarity with enhanced recovery and same-day discharge pathways.
• Experience managing perioperative medical care in elective surgery.

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

Medinet Clinical Services Limited

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norfolk And Norwich University Hospitals, Colney Lane

Colney

NORWICH

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ukmedinet.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will lead on:

Providing a high-quality Occupational Therapy Service and consultation to people within the West Hertfordshire Community intensive Support team.

Undertaking assessments and interventions where intense and/or frequent contact is required

Providing advice and modelling on the implementation of Occupational Therapy interventions in the person's current setting

Offering hands-on support to staff teams to improve their confidence and skill base.

Contribute to risk assessment and management plans

Input into positive Behaviour Support Plans for those displaying challenging behaviour and Staying Well Plans for those with mental health needs

Scaffold and support colleagues who offer flexible out-of-hours support to reduce the need for hospital admission

Manage a caseload, using evidence based/client principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions in clinic and community settings .

Providing specialist Occupational Therapy advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a clients formulation, diagnosis and case management plan.

Planning and implement individual and/or group interventions using selected and graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

Helping to evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

Ensure that clients are consulted and involved in decision about their care.

Maintain clinical records.

Develop skills and knowledge.

Providing an effective supervision framework for Occupational Therapy staff and provide regular supervision to allocated OT staff as per Trust policy.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING

Essential

• BSc/MSc/PG Dip Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
• Completion of preceptorship and/or evidence of having met the full KSF Gateway for Band 5 OT's
• Evidence of relevant post grad training.

Desirable

• Membership of RCOT
• Practice Placement qualification
• SI/BBAT training
• Broad base of clinical experience

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Post registration experience in relevant clinical setting
• Applied experience of providing both individual and group work interventions.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of using the Model of Human Occupation assessment tools, or others appropriate to area.
• Experience of other specialist Occupational Therapy assessment tools, e.g. AMPS, Pool Activity Levels
• Highly developed case formulation skills to guide own OT intervention plan and those of others
• Experience of audits/evaluations of interventions and direct involvement of implementation of any subsequent changes to practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning disability in a variety of health and social care settings

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal and the ability to persuade and negotiate with peers and senior colleagues
• Proven track record of working within a multidisciplinary team and an understanding of team dynamics
• Knowledge and application of key policy, health legislation and guidelines which impact on OT and mental health/LD practice.
• Ability to provide and receive sensitive and difficult information regarding service users care and social situation
• Knowledge of and effective use of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
• High level of ability to grade and adapt practical skills
• Evidence of delivery of training and professional development sessions

Desirable

• Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to apply broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and mental health
• A high level of problem solving/clinical judgement skills and the ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Ability to respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users
• Highly developed Observational skills
• Highly developed ability to evaluate group interventions and outcomes
• Highly developed case formulation skills to guide own OT intervention plan and those of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre

39 - 41 The Marlowes

Hemel Hemstead, Hertfordshire

HP1 1LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent

Desirable

• Member of BAA/BSA
• Registered with the RCCP and/or the HCPC

Skills

Essential

• Remains updated with professional practice
• Evidence of undertaking routine audiology

Desirable

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload,

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate in service training in Audiology
• Knowledge/involvement of working within an NHS audiology department

Desirable

• Experience in using Patient Management System (AB)
• Evidence of additional audiological training/CPD portfolio

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

Audiology, James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

• The James Paget University Hospital is a research-active University Hospital and an important training centre within the East of England.

  We host anaesthetic trainees from the East of England Deanery and provide clinical teaching for medical students from the University of East Anglia. Education, mentorship and professional development are highly valued, and consultants are actively supported in pursuing interests in teaching, educational supervision, leadership and research.

  We offer:

  • A supportive consultant team and strong departmental culture
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development
  • Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education
  • Support for research, quality improvement and innovation
  • Flexible job planning arrangements
  • A modern working environment with excellent clinical facilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
• On the UK (GMC) Specialist Register or being within 6 months of completion of UK Anaesthetic training or being on or eligible for the UK (GMC) Specialist Register at the date of interview.
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate Degree in education

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in Anaesthesia
• Ability to provide consultant cover to Emergency anaesthesia and Obstetric anaesthesia including on call
• Knowledge of the latest RCoA Training Curriculum and thereby ability for training and teaching anaesthetic trainees to the standard required by the RCoA. Enthusiasm to teach medical students and health care professionals
• Interest in pre-assessment/peri-operative anaesthesia
• Relevant experience of NHS Anaesthesia practice
• Interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Experience as Consultant in the UK
• Interest in u/s guided vascular access and nerve blocks

Academic Achievements

Essential

• An understanding of the principles of research
• Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
• Participation in a Quality improvement project

Key Skills

Essential

• Capable of organizing and prioritising work effectively
• Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
• Leadership qualities
• Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to participate in clinical governance
• Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff
• Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working
• An interest in developing and reinforcing interdepartmental relations

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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