Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA /OCR level 2 or equivalent experience (must be a proficient user of Microsoft word)
• GCSE/O Level Maths & English Grade C or above
• IT qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NHS continuous employment
• Welsh Speaking

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of administrative processes
• Experience of working in a busy office environment

Skills

Essential

• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications
• Experienced in planning organising and prioritise own workload
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands
• Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• Minute-taking 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Cefni Hospital

Llangefni

Anglesey

LL77 7PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Alder Hey Childrens NHS Trust provides local and network care for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients within the North West region. The postholder will take a lead role locally and regionally in the planning, implementation and progression of all aspects of physiotherapy management for CF patients from diagnosis to transition to adult services.

2. To take a clinical lead in the provision of a comprehensive respiratory physiotherapy service including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with CF and respiratory conditions in an inpatient, outpatient, home and community setting.

3. The post holder will use highly developed assessment skills to provide individualised treatment plans, using a range of modalities including exercise, adjuncts, nebulisation therapy and ventilatory support to promote wellbeing with a holistic approach to clinical management.

4. The post holder will contribute to the assessment and monitoring of CF patients at Annual Review, in accordance with national guidelines. They will formulate and evolve realistic and achievable management plans working in conjunction with the patient and their families/carers.

5. The Band 7 physiotherapist will take a lead role in providing education and advice to patients, families, carers and MDT colleagues regarding all aspects of CF and respiratory physiotherapy management. This will include teaching and supervision of students, physiotherapy assistants and colleagues.

6. The post holder will initiate and actively participate in audit and research projects in respiratory care and CF, supported by the respiratory Clinical Specialists and disseminating results as appropriate

7. Support and build on transition pathways between Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and our adult service colleagues at Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for additional information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of HCPC
• Evidence of post graduate further training & development in the field of paediatrics

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Association Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience including the treatment of CF patients
• Appropriate experience at Band 6 level including experience of the management of patients within respiratory physiotherapy
• Proven experience of a wide range of approaches relevant to the management of paediatric patients

Desirable

• Paediatric rotational experience as a Band 6
• Experience of working in satellite clinics

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
• Evidence of knowledge of specialist assessment techniques in a specialist clinical field
• Post Graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
• Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
• Proven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of respiratory equipment

Personal

Essential

• Proven ability to compliment the existing dynamics of the team

Desirable

• Innovative in approach and outlook

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
• Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior/undergraduate physiotherapists
• Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills
• Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team

Desirable

• Excellent 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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alder Hey Childrens Hospital

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached document for full job description and person specification. Please contact Clinical Team Lead for more information.

Person Specification

Educational, formal training and qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Diploma / Degree in occupational therapy
• Registered with Health Professions Council
• Evidence of relevant in depth post graduate study or qualification to a level of a masters where this is available
• Clinical Educators training

Previous experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including 2 years in a relevant clinical area such as orthopaedics, elderly rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurology
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of working with older people, those with multiple long term conditions, people with frailty, at risk of falls and of fracture prevention.
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of leading a team project or service development
• Experience of line management of staff

Desirable

• Experience of performance management of staff

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of the management of working with older people and those with long term conditions
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and evidence based practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work with change and/or under pressure
• Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical / Specialist Interest Group

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Johns Therapy Centre

162 St Johns Hill

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities and key result areas to include:

1. Vision, Strategy and Business development

• The post holder will be an integral member of workforce planning and service development ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained. They will work closely with modality leads and senior management to identify vacancies and support the recruitment process via TRAC.
• Identifying workforce gaps, acting on planned and unplanned absence to ensure service delivery is maintained and escalated where necessary.
• To be the first point of contact for all Medical Rotas queries. Provide advice and guidance as necessary. Filter calls, correspondence and enquiries in an appropriate professional manner, using judgement and discretion where necessary. Only refer complex matters to relevant team leads.
• Identify and highlight opportunities to make improvements to the clinical rotas that will improve patient experience, support our workforce, and reduce pressure on the services.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date rotas for the medical teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift. This includes correct band/grade are working and appropriate shift leader scheduled to work.
• To be responsible for creating, maintaining, accurate and up to date rotas for the Clinical Imaging Assistant (CIA) teams. Ensuring established number of staff are working on every shift; covering all required scanning rooms accordingly. This includes correct band/grade for different areas as appropriate.
• Ensure shifts are updated on the Healthroster system daily to reflect actual hours worked to support with Payroll.
• To act on own initiative with day-to-day trouble shooting when for example, sickness is reported, or unexpected cancellation of shifts. This may necessitate reassignment of staff according to local guidelines and if necessary, escalate to Service Manager.
• Recording and reporting of sickness absence for clinical staff. Manage sickness line and relay information to the relevant staffing group as necessary.
• Provide reports on rotas as requested.
• Any other business as required by Head of Radiology, Operations Manager, Radiology Assistant Service Manager, Senior Radiology Directorate Administrator, or the Admin Manager.

2. Leadership, Culture and Values and People

• The post holder will be expected to uphold the CARES values and develop working relationships with multi - disciplinary teams.
• Manage the Healthroster to provide an efficient and real time status.
• Provide first-line support to application-level problems and questions.
• To be responsible for all complaints and queries in relation to rota Coordination.

3. Governance, Quality and Performance

• Accurate recording of annual leave and sickness absence is essential to produce a data report for clinical governance and weekly performance meetings.
• Produce regular information/reports. Gather information using both internal resources and local data, produce accurate data and present as requested.
• Liaise with the senior team to support planning and scheduling. Proactively identify potential staffing risks relating to adequate cover.
• Respond to queries in a timely manner.

All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to, co-operate with any investigation undertaken.

4. Communication and Partnership Working

• The post holder will compile / produce a duty roster for all levels of radiographers, radiologists and CIAs ensuring that there is an adequate skill mix and job plans are adhered to.
• The roster will be distributed in a timely manner to maximise efficiency and facilitate service requirements.
• Maintain and update accurate contact numbers for all staff groups and ensure this is uploaded onto the Major Incident Call Out List for the Trust.
• Accept delegation from senior staff, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time management strategies are embedded in own practice.

5. Financial health

• To ensure efficient use of resources
• The post holder will ensure compliance with monitor capped rates including the Pan London rates. They will be expected to produce accurate data for analysis of bank, agency and locum usage to enable the senior management team to reduce agency spend.

This job description may be reviewed in the light of change in service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's to include English, Maths and computer science at C grade or above or equivalent experience
• Experience of using E-roster
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate at all levels and across a variety of staffing group with negotiating and persuasive skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Use of Microsoft applications

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Uxbridge

UB8 3WS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Practice Nurse

ROLE:To provide effective nursing services for the practice population.

KEY TASKS

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients in the treatment room and will, when required:

1) Administer immunisation vaccinations and other injections to patients, as prescribed by the Doctors.

2) Carry out blood sugar and haemoglobin measurement, urine tests, ECGs and any other patient investigations as ordered by the Doctors.

3) Assist Doctors in performing gynaecological or other examination, as required.

4) Carry out cervical cytology.

5) Retain responsibility for patient continuing wound care, with referral to Doctors if necessary.

6) Provide a phlebotomy service for patients alongside the healthcare team

7) Carry out medication reviews as per practice protocols e.g. Hypertension, Pill checks, Hypothyroid

8) Operate a childhood vaccination clinic.

9) Carry out annual Asthma reviews and refer to GP if appropriate

10) Maintain adequate stocks of drugs and supplies, in the treatment room and examination room.

11) Ensure adequate cleaning and sterilising of equipment.

12) Promote healthy living and lifestyles for all patients.

13) Assist in the management of patients with chronic disease particularly patients with Asthma/COPD providing nursing support through face to face consultation and telephone reviews.

14) Assist in the induction and training of new staff along with trainee registrars and medical students.

15) Perform any other nursing tasks as required by the practice.

16) Identify vaccinations required for foreign travel and operate a travel clinic, giving relevant vaccinations/advice and discussing malaria prophylaxis.

17) Nurses holding the community nursing prescribing qualification will prescribe as appropriate from the formulary for dressings and wound management.

PROFESSIONALISM

Practice nurses will:

1) Keep accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records for each patient in the appropriate manner.

2) Be aware of, and work in accordance with, all practice policies and protocols relevant to your role.

3) Identify their own training needs and actively participate in any training identified as being necessary by their manager or employer.

4) Participate in the training of new nursing staff.

5) Attend regular staff meetings, to maintain adequate communication.

6) Participate in staff development and performance review on which salary increments will be based.

7) Report to Practice/Assistant Manager any complaint, accidents, or any untoward incidents.

8) Work at all times in accordance with the NMCs code of professional conduct and the scope of professional practice.

9) Act as a resource for information and advice to other nurses in the team.

PERSONAL

Practice nurses will:

1) Be aware of and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act thereby working in a safe efficient manner.

2) Adhere to the uniform policy of the practice, always having a neat and tidy appearance.

3) Work contracted hours and holiday cover as per duty rota and extra hours by mutual agreement, to meet the demands of the practice.

4) Perform their duties in a calm, professional and competent manner.

Research

• Co-ordinate, manage and liaise between GP's, staff and research teams to maximise recruitment opportunities in the Practice

• The pro-active management of all research activity in the practice under guidance of the Practice lead for research.

• Update research tracker for all new research studies.

• Summarise all research studies and send summary to research GP partners for approval

• Submit Expression of Interests (EOI) even if its a Yes or No

• Invoice for each approved study (if required)

• Delegate as appropriate to the Business Support Administrator

• Attend Cluster Meetings/ Research Meetings

• Attend Bi-monthly meetings with Networks Engagement Officers.

• Attend six-month performance review meeting with the Research Delivery Manager and Engagement Officer

• Maintain paper and electronic copies of research information

• Maintain GCP accreditation

• Submission of sites monthly research activity reports to CRN Y&H.

• Participation in approved studies, running clinics, liaising with patients either face to face or by telephone while adhering to study specific guidelines.

This Job Description will be subject to development and review.

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years past registration experience.
• Ability to work independently & autonomously.
• Experience of working in Primary Care as a practice nurse.
• Experience working with patients with Asthma or COPD.

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with valid NMC registration
• Nursing Qualification
• Experience and Special Interest in Respiratory

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

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria

Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

• General secretarial / office experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a hospital environment / dealing with people

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• IT Skills
• Welsh speaking - minimum level 3 required

Knowledge

Essential

• Typing / word processing

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital programmes

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 28th September 2026

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
• Further Higher degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post
• RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.
• Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
• Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
• Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Capacity to work effectively with others.
• Able to work in multi-professional teams
• Able to supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Sees patients as people
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload
• Basic IT skills
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable

• Special interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSM
• Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years

Other

Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines
• Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates respect for all

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Whiston

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 28th September 2026

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Shortlisting date:5th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures

Desirable

• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
• Substantial post registration experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

Other

Essential

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport District General Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake the role of recovery coordinator for an allocated caseload of service users, organising and participating in the ongoing assessment, planning, delivery and review of care to meet identified physical, mental health, social care and well being needs. This may include:Explaining the role of care coordinator;Developing and reviewing Personal Wellbeing Plans and organising reviews where appropriate.Organising and participating in defined assessment methods/activities;Identifying other resources and signposting/referring service users to support from other 3rd sector/voluntary and community organisations.Completing relevant paper and electronic documentation in line with the care coordinator role, such as completing Rio progress notes, Safety Assessments and sending letters to the service user and GP when there is a change in care pathway e.g. MOAT ending, or a piece of defined work starting. 2. Planning and undertaking defined interventions and treatments to enable the individual to meet and develop their wellbeing needs in line with the PWP. This might include;Preparing for and facilitating wellbeing groups such as an art group, Coping with Hope group, Nature Connections group or sleep sessions.Therapeutic activities to improve coping skills e.g. anger, anxiety, stress management, grounding or relaxation.Therapeutic activities to improve physical health such as exercise programmes, diet or nutrition planning.3. Planning and undertaking activities to enable the individual to meet and develop their daily living skills, to increase confidence and independence in line with agreed PWPs. This might include helping individuals to:Access appropriate and safe housing or make a request to remain living in the BNSSG area.Complete forms or letters e.g. around housing benefits, employment or education, particularly after LTR confirmed. Understand how to access health care.The role will include providing:Emotional support, focusing on motivation and encouragement;Information and advice around maintaining good physical health and diet;Information on rights under the Mental Health Act;Signing-posting to support around Immigration.4. Effectively build hope by developing relationships that acknowledge the personal journey of each person. Helping to focus on a persons strengths and aspirations to allow the creation of meaningful PWPs.5. To communicate effectively with a wide range of people in order to build and sustain effective and positive relationships with individuals, and carers, team members and other agencies. This will include working with translation and interpreting services.6. To work collaboratively with service users and their carers to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their PWP. Discussions should include planning for a periodswhen a persons mental health may be deteriorating - this may involve working with Safeguarding.7. Where indicated to undertake specific activities and interventions in the support of carers including engagement and involvement, assessment and provision of support or services.8. Organise and participate in the development of risk assessments and crisis management plans.Making sure that when trigger points are reached these are reported appropriately to a registered practitioner within the service, and that immediate or direct action is taken in line with Safety plans.9. Respond to the needs of individuals with sensitivity with regards to their age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class or disability, modifying behaviour to optimise the helping relationship.10. Promote the rights of individuals by recognising differences and acting in accordance with the relevant legislation, recognising and reporting discriminatory behaviour, and taking appropriate action.11. To be responsible for maintaining own caseload on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that time is prioritised effectively and using supervision to manage caseload and help to prioritise workload. 12. Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and harm in line with local safeguarding policies and procedures, by recognising and reporting any signs that may indicate an individual is at risk of neglect or harm to themselves, or at risk from others, and by participating inprocesses with other agencies to keep the individual safe.13. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.14. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, taking appropriate action where required.15. Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity by noting these in RIO progress notes. Communicate effectively with colleagues in other services around any changes in care e.g. joining and leaving a MOAT group, starting a specific intervention or being discharged.16. Report and record activity as agreed and within agreed timeframes.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 completed in a mental health setting or City & Guilds Certificate in Community Mental Health, or able to demonstrate an equivalent and relevant level of knowledge and experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting.
• Able to demonstrate some awareness of theories underpinning health and social care.
• Able to articulate a clear knowledge of policy and legislative frameworks within which mental health services are delivered including a person's rights under the MHA, CPA Mental Capacity Act.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of recovery principles and the role of secondary mental health services in the delivery of care
• Should have the ability to form and sustain a working relationship with service users and carers, demonstrating an understanding of when a more assertive approach might be needed.
• Demonstrate well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills, such as being able to engage appropriately with service users, carers, colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies, both face to face and by telephone.

Desirable

• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of the asylum system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital

Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and direct patients and visitors on arrival at the centre, providing reception services for patients, staff, public, internal and external customers and organisations ensuring sensitivity when dealing with distressing situations.

Answering telephone calls using the switchboard system receive and process incoming and outgoing telephones calls, taking messages and responding appropriately to maintain effective communication channels.

Sorting and distribution of mail to all departments.

Manage and maintain stock levels and ordering supplies.

Accurately record new and follow up attendances on the electronic appointment system, updating and revising information where necessary.

Assisting with the collection of data and statistics to produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information for managers as and when required.

Maintain filing systems and other records as required ensuring they are up to date and accurate and implement changes to systems and procedures as directed.

To participate in meetings as required.

To ensure a professional approach to work maintaining confidentiality throughout.

Generally monitor security within the building. Ensuring reception and waiting areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.

Report and record sickness, absences and any incidents or accidents in accordance with Trust Policy.

Staff may be required to work from other bases within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or NVQ2 or equivalent, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Customer Service Qualification

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
• IT Literate
• Experience of using patient administrative systems
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including telephone skills and face to face communication
• Experience of general administration office skills - filing, photocopying, faxing, note taking
• Experience of working to conflicting demands and work effectively within teams
• Ability to work in a confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to plan, prioritise and schedule own work
• Able to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Experience of handling cash/raising invoices relating to patient charges
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of supervising other secretarial/administrative staff

Skills

Essential

• Standard keyboard 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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Walk in Centres

Walk in Centres

Liverpool

L15 2LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs Grade C or equivalent.
• Diploma level qualification in a computing related field and/or equivalent professional experience and evidence of on-going personal development.
• Advanced ECDL or equivalent knowledge

Desirable

• Formal ICT related qualification or equivalent level of ICT experience.
• Customer Service Qualification.
• EDCL or Equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• A working knowledge of PC's, Microsoft operating systems and software.
• Experience of working in a busy Digital Environment

Desirable

• Some experience of providing support of PC users.

Evidence of Particular

Essential

• Knowledge of configuration/installation of PC applications, peripherals and hardware.
• Proficient in using Windows
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other Desktop applications
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Windows, Apple and Android endpoints
• Knowledge of MDM including Apple Business Manager & Intune.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Methodical approach to work following set guidelines.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to travel across sites/ county.

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals Group

Fen Lane,

North Hykeham, Lincoln

LN6 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CLEANER

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Assistant Practice

Manager

ROLE: Cleaning the property of the Practice as directed in line with current protocol

Summary

Responsible for the cleaning of the surgery buildings & property, in line with current guidelines and protocol. Good organisational and interpersonal skills will be required for the role. The ability to multi task and to possess the physical capability to engage in manual labour will be beneficial.

Any issues should be reported in the first instance to the Assistant Practice Manager, who will liaise with the Practice Manager as required. The ability to work well with other members of the team and to assist in the training of new staff may also be a requirement of the role.

Description

General cleaning duties within the surgery as part of the cleaning team will feature. These duties are to be undertaken in line with the Practice cleaning programmes, and with adherence to current protocols. Emptying of Clinical waste bins and filling the hand sanitizer stations.

Skills

Being courteous, honest and practical Being reliable and punctual Following health and safety regulations Liaising with other workers internal and external

Be aware of, and work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, thereby working in a safe and efficient manner.

Perform their duties in a professional and competent manner

Accurate completion of daily cleaning plans for the surgery to demonstrate adherence to current infection control guidelines & CCG directives

Adhere to the guidance detailed in the Staff Handbook which forms part of the terms and conditions of employment

This Job Description will be subject to development and review

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a cleaning role desireable

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

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Winterton Medical Practice

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Departments are located in multiple sites across the Trust also incorporating the outlying resource centres and staff are required to work across all locations.

Job Purpose

• To provide an effective and efficient administrative service across theorganisation ensuring that a high quality of customer care is delivered
• To continue to develop and maintain competencies in all areas of work .

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Previous reception/clerical experience
• Previous customer care experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to communicate with members of the public, all staff and health care providers
• Ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• IT skills in windows based applications

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Hopsital

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job duties include, but are not exclusive to:

• Deliver diabetes related care (where suitable training has been undertaking), or demonstrate a desire to undertake relevant training including in diabetes, COPD, and asthma
• Carry out general observations and offering tailored lifestyle advice for various health checks and initiatives. Including health promotion and motivational interviewing
• Manage wound care, including acute, chronic, and post-operative wounds. Assessing for infection and promoting wound healing, including ulcer care
• Provide routine, childhood and seasonal immunisations as required
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Perform cytology and female health care
• Ability to recognise and manage anaphylaxis or cardiac arrest situation in line with current UK guidelines.

Ready to join us...

If you are looking for a rewarding role and becoming part of a great team of people, then please apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice;
• Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team;
• Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with other agencies

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS Web;
• Experience of Primary Care;
• Experience of General Practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse;
• Full NMC Registration;
• Specific training in Primary Care Nursing;
• Diabetes diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development;
• Willingness to undertake further training to fulfil the post;
• Treatment room experience;
• Chronic disease management

Desirable

• Asthma diploma or equivalent;
• COPD diploma or equivalent

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Good personal organisation;
• Good keyboard and computer skills

Desirable

• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
• Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
• Ability to learn new software

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills;
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality;
• Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for all;
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense;
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities;
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
• Pleasant and articulate;
• Able to work under pressure;
• Able to work in a changing environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Downend Health Group

Address

The Willow Surgery

Hill House Road, Downend

Bristol

BS16 5FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A substantial level of post qualification experience in pharmacy services.
• Experience of managing pharmacy team(s)

Desirable

• Experience in a broad range of pharmacy services.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Confident and authoritative inter-personal skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Able to prioritise and delegate

Desirable

• Experience of interviewing.

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy services for specialist area to degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of budget control

Desirable

• Knowledge of health service developments that will impact on area of responsibility

Values

Essential

• Team player.
• Ability to use initiative
• Patient/Service focused

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Abergele Hospital

Abergele

LL228DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships:

To communicate in a skilled and respectful manner with clients, families and carers who may have specific difficulties in understanding and/or communicating and who may be distressed/present with complex behaviour.

To participate in clinical and core group meetings and to work collaboratively with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.

To maintain appropriate professional boundaries whilst recognising abilities and limitations of own competence.

To communicate complex and sensitive condition related information concerning the assessment, treatment and risk factors in relation to a range of mental and physical health difficulties.

To always establish and maintain clear and professional relationships with others.

To liaise and work collaboratively with a range of other professionals in statutory and non-statutory organisations agencies.

Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with Trust documentation standards.

Analysis and Judgement:

Recognise own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience, and ensure that you practice within this, acting as a positive role model, and seek support as required.

To make informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising when to seek further advice from a registered practitioner.

Undertake observation, data gathering and risk assessments to determine the appropriate course of action, which has taken into consideration a range of possible options. Where necessary, ensure that consultation with senior colleagues is undertaken.

Recognise and take action to deal with any situations which may provide a conflict of interest.

Planning and organisation:

To organise, plan and prioritise own workload under guidance of a registered practitioner.

To provide evidence-based advice, guidance and consultancy to service users, family members, carers and professionals within standard protocols.

Planning, co-ordination and review of services including active reviews and reviews of placements as delegated by other registered practitioners.

Organise clinical meetings and ensure that interventions/services are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner to best support the service users/carers, this may include liaison with external agencies.

Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy:

To always promote and uphold the privacy, dignity, rights, health and wellbeing of service users and their care givers including adherence to the Mental Capacity Act code of practice.

Deliver specific care packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation according to the Trusts standard protocols and maintain accountability for own actions within the delivery of this care.

To comply with Trust policies and procedures and the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.

To implement a range of assessments and interventions relevant to people with learning disabilities and autistic people, consistent with a strength based, recovery approach and positive behaviour support planning to enable the individual and their Carers to be held central to their care and their involvement proactively encouraged.

To support and advocate for patients enabling their active contribution to the Your Team Your Conversation Your Plan approach.

Provide evidence based clinical advice in relation to the individuals in the care of the team.

Ensure that appropriate action is taken for safeguarding adults and children under the guidance of a registered practitioner.

Under the direction of and upon successful completion of any required additional training, can assist (in accordance with NMC delegated authority guidance) a registered nurse to ensure that recommended physical health and other monitoring requirements of mental health medication (in line with relevant trust policy, standards and guidelines) is completed, recorded and if necessary escalated for further action.

Under the direction of and upon successful completion of any required additional training, can assist (in accordance with NMC delegated authority guidance) a registered nurse and/or the individual in the administration of certain topical and oral medicines as per an individuals care and treatment plan e.g. creams, eye drops, inhalers, assist in observing successful administration of medicines being administered covertly.

Maintain up to date clinical records in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Trust policy.

Policy Implementation:

To follow Trust policy guidance in relation to your team and role and to comment on proposed policy changes and service developments.

Actively embrace change, respond positively to new priorities and challenges and look for opportunities for service development and improvement.

To contribute to service development activities as required by line management to improve the quality of care offered by the team.

To contribute to any relevant Research and Development activities as undertaken within the team.

Finance, Equipment and Resources:

Responsible for the safe use of any relevant equipment/resources in line with Trust Policy.

Responsibility for the handling of monies, medication and individuals valuables if deemed necessary under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

Responsible for the ordering of supplies/equipment as necessary under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

For more details please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• GCSE in Math's and English (Grade C or above) or Level 2 Key Skills/Functional Skills in Math's and English.
• Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of learning disabilities and good practice in terms of supporting and working with people with Learning Disabilities and or autism and their Carers.
• Knowledge and experience of a range of Mental Health presentations and associated medications for people with a Learning Disability and or autism.
• Previous experience working with patients with Learning Disabilities and or autism that present with complex behaviours used to communicate their distress.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with patients with autism and mental health diagnoses.
• Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers /Adult Social Care Workers in England.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a team effectively and collaboratively.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Able to travel and work across the area covered by the trust as requested by Line Manager.
• Access to transport

Desirable

• Ability to use a variety of Communication systems.

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.
• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Manor Road

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work.
• To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• To undertake holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.
• To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.
• Contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.
• To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g., hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain.
• To work effectively within the team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews.
• To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and NMC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1, RGN level 2
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Community Experience

Skills and abilites

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care & service provision
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• Good documentation skills
• Computer/ IT skills
• Able to assess plan and implement care and formulate care plans.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Shows a realistic appreciation of the challenges of working with the client group

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Flexibility to work over seven days per week

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

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

15 Mowlam Close, Histon

15 Mowlam Close

Cambridge

CB24 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

STSFT is seeking a motivated individual to join the team from as a Trust Doctor working at Registrar level at this major Arterial Centre. The post holder will have experience equivalent to that of ST3-6 trainee who wishes to train further in a broad range of vascular and endovascular surgery.

The Unit specialises in surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) care, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction and complex venous work. Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. Clinical audit projects are actively encouraged in the department, whilst participation in clinical governance and morbidity & mortality meetings is mandatory.

The successful applicant will participate in an on-call rota (1:6) which supports the vascular service exclusively. There will be no on-call commitment to General Surgery. This post represents an excellent opportunity for a junior surgical trainee to gain experience in a large acute hospital with contemporary tertiary vascular emergency and elective practice. This post will be based predominantly at Sunderland Royal Hospital vascular hub, although provision of some clinic and day-case activity may be required at South Tyneside Hospital, Bishop Auckland Hospital, University Hospital of North Durham and Durham Treatment Centre.

This post is not recognised for training purposes by the Postgraduate Deanery.

This is initially a fixed term appointment for 12 months. The successful applicant will work a 1 in 6 vascular on-call with no commitment to General Surgery.

There will be opportunities to perform research and to learn endovascular techniques as well as routine open vascular surgery. The Unit specialises in surgeon-led/delivered endovascular (percutaneous & hybrid) care, aortic surgery, carotid endarterectomy, lower limb reconstruction, renal access surgery and complex venous work.

Active participation is expected in the departmental meetings, rota management and departmental junior doctor teaching programmes. Clinical audit projects are actively encouraged in the department, whilst participation in clinical governance and morbidity & mortality meetings is mandatory.

Applicants should have full GMC registration and possession of the MRCS is essential.

Person Specification

Professional Behaviour and Attitude

Essential

• Knowledge of and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people.
• Personal attributes are aligned with the Trusts
• core values. Conducts oneself in a professional manner, and shows willingness to work flexibly to ensure service delivery.
• Time management skills.
• Honesty, integrity.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills.
• Demonstrates IT literacy

Career Interest / Progression

Essential

• Understanding and recognition of requirements for continuous professional development.
• Demonstrate evidence of career development.
• A commitment to personal/ unit CPD.

Desirable

• Attendance of meetings/courses.
• Membership of professional bodies.
• Knowledge of post applied for.
• Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk issues

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research / Other

Essential

• Experience of audit projects.
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Publications
• Period of research

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC registration.
• MRCS or equivalent
• Experience in Vascular Surgery at ST3+ level or equivalent.
• Good history & examination skills.
• Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
• Able to order appropriate investigations.
• Image interpretation relevant to practice.
• Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Able to perform routine vascular surgical procedures independently

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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this challenging role the the post holder will be required to work in the Service Management team. In this capacity the post holder will be responsible for all of the activities associated with Incident & Problem Management to ensure stability of live service.

These activities include:

• Develop and maintain IT Incident / Problem Management and Major Incident Management processes
• Co-ordinate a rapid and effective cross-sectional response to major incidents including escalation, follow-through, dissemination of workarounds, or resolution advice and closure
• To manage in-depth investigations into IT-related incidents / Problems in order to minimise or prevent breaks in service
• To conduct detailed analysis of data gathered via the Service Management Tool in order to identify underlying issues and to develop effective responses aimed at improving or eliminating such issues
• Working as part of a team to investigate and identify root causes of issues

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Educated to at Degree level (or equivalent qualification / experience) in an IT related subject and experience in an IT support role
• ITIL Foundation Certification or equivalent qualification/ experience

Desirable

• ITIL Practitioner or Management certification
• Prince 2 Certification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of managing Major and High Impacting Incidents
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and products
• In depth technical knowledge and expertise of IT hardware, operating systems, end-user software and infrastructures
• Significant experience of supporting a complex networked environment
• In depth knowledge of on-line technical and support resources
• Experience of providing support to a large multi-site organisation
• Experience of Vendor management

Desirable

• Relevant NHS experience
• Knowledge of ServiceNow
• Experience of matrix management in an IT environment
• Experience of reducing "aged" tickets

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop good working relationships with staff at all levels
• Excellent decision-making ability
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent documentation writing skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Supervisory skills
• A good, professional telephone manner
• A logical approach to problem solving and a flexible approach to work
• Maintain a customer-focused service at all times
• Alignment to Trust Values and Core Behaviours

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Point

317 Regent Point

NE3 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To ensure delivery of a high quality, comprehensive specialist psychological service
• To have responsibility, in consultation with the CPPO, for the professional leadership, planning, systematic provision and review of the adult services across Psychology in Healthcare at NuTH.
• To provide professional leadership and management, ensuring systematic governance of the service ensuring that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision of the psychological professionals.
• Provides a highly specialised and experienced psychological service for patients with the most complex/challenging presentations including highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions.
• To support research, evaluation, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice of the service
• As a senior member of staff, you will be required to represent the Head of Clinical Service at planning, management, and other fora.
• Supervision of qualified psychological professionals , assistant psychologists and other clinical staff as required.
• Research and clinical supervision of doctoral trainees.
• To provide training where required.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Entry-level qualification in applied psychological therapy in mental health and demonstrable practice in this field (Professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level with postqualification supervised practice and additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice with evidence of considerable experience of working as a practitioner psychologist in Health Services, specifically within physical health settings.
• Substantial post qualification experience as a Psychological Professional including experience at a senior level.
• Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
• Has considerable experience of caseload/workload management and supervision and leadership of others.
• Considerable experience of the assessment, treatment, and management of care for the most complex and challenging clinical presentations.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan
• Experience of representing the profession in local policy/management fora.
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions in healthcare settings including waiting list management and service prioritisation.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
• Has evidence of learning and development in relation to leadership/management.
• Has knowledge of good practice in recruitment and retention.
• Has a well-developed level of knowledge regarding key policies and drivers within the NHS, locally and nationally
• Leadership or management training (eh. NHS Leadership Academy courses)

Desirable

• Experience of multi-professional management of teams or services within the designated specialty.
• Have substantial post qualification experience including within acute hospital -based or longterm health conditions.
• Experience of the application of psychological practice in different cultural contexts
• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Has a track record of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists.
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Has the knowledge and skills in the strategic development of services and an ability to work at a high level within the organisation and across 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.

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Advanced Practice/Clinical Masters with evidence of clinical competencies sign off
• AHP or Nursing Diploma or Degree HCPC/NMC Registered
• Continuous Professional Development portfolio and relevant clinical skills to support clinical practice.

Desirable

• Trained in Intermediate Life Support
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of advanced clinical, psychological, and social needs of patient care

Desirable

• Evidence of change management and/or innovative practice

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To ensure a high quality, comprehensive specialist clinical psychology service within the Paediatric Psychology Service.
• Ensures the strategic development of the service in collaboration with colleagues in Newcastle.
• Provides a highly specialised and experienced clinical psychology service for patients with the most complex/challenging presentations.
• To propose and implement policy and service development for the psychological input to the paediatric services.
• To provide professional leadership and management. Ensuring systematic governance of the service ensuring that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision of the Psychology section.
• As a major requirement of the job to be responsible for the performance management of all psychological research and development activity within the Paediatric Psychology Service including audit, policy and service development and research programmes.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Clinical post-graduate Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice with evidence of considerable experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in Health Services specifically within child health services
• Up to date HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Valid driving licence

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Has significant previous experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist including significant post qualification experience within paediatrics
• Has considerable experience of caseload/workload management and supervision of others
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the treatment of physical abuse
• Considerable experience of the assessment, treatment and management of care for the most complex and challenging clinical presentations
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
• Experience of representing the profession in local policy/management fora
• Experience of professional management qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists
• Experience of waiting list management and service prioritisation
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists
• Has evidence of learning and development in relation to leadership/management
• Has knowledge of good practice in recruitment and retention

Desirable

• Experience of multi-professional management of teams or services within the designated specialty
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework
• Has a track record of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Business administration L4 or equivalent experience Or City & Guilds (AMSPAR) Level 3 Diploma in Medical administration or equivalent medical secretary experience
• RSA /OCR level 3 or equivalent experience or qualification in typing
• ECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or working towards
• NVQ 3 Customer Service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of coordinating administration activities
• Experience of working as a medical secretary
• Experience of organising workload and people

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced typing skills
• Will work unsupervised
• Excellent organisational skills
• Will prioritise own workload
• Minute taking experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of Continual Personal development
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office applications

Desirable

• ESR Self Service (or equivalent experience using it)
• Knowledge of Referral To Treatment process (RTT)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good team working ethic
• Enthusiasm and commitment
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Be innovative to meet the challenges of a changing organisation
• Customer focused approach

Other

Essential

• If required be able to travel between sites if relevant to the demands of the post

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal to the organisation and external, including:

Medical Staff.

Multidisciplinary Teams (outreach or Inpatient).

Services Users and Carers.

Health and Social Care teams.

Third sector/voluntary agencies.

Community groups and local authority provision.

Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc.

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, sometimes requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement.

Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments, admissions and meetings etc.

Provide and receive routine and complicated information, including dealing with enquiries from external stakeholders and the public. This may include sensitive information.

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective.

To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.

To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathetic manner.

Exercise judgement when dealing with patient inquires, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc.

Manage the organisation of key meetings including business meetings and conferences, grievance hearings etc. and compile and prepare agendas and supporting papers for meetings.

Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RiO system.

Interpret and advise on data and office management functions and implement relevant procedures.

Consider line management issues and decide on a course of action to be taken.

Day to Day line management of Clinical Services Administrators as required:

Carry out supervision sessions on a monthly basis.

Undertake appraisals.

Provide immediate guidance and assistance in problem solving.

Agree/monitor absences in regard to annual leave, flexi time, sickness.

Workload management.

Prepare and present reports and a range of complex information in a range of formats including the production of scorecards, KPIs, performance reports and ad-hoc reports.

Ensure that appropriate systems are developed and maintained to prompt bring forward information or follow-up that is required for appointments, meetings and projects etc. and for outstanding work that has been requested by a certain deadline.

Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.

Authorised signatory for small payments, timesheets.

Set up and manage effective office.

Management/filing systems to support the service delivery.

May need to arrange rotas/staff cover.

Plans own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met.

Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.

Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.

See Job Description for full details

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• NVQ 3 in Team Leader/Supervisor or similar relevant qualification or Equivalent competence acquired by experience and willingness to undertake NVQ 3 Team Leader/Supervisor qualification under the Trust Apprenticeship Scheme

experince and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the full range of routine and non-routine admin and secretarial procedures
• Excellent computer and IT skills to enable the production of reports and spread sheets.
• Experience of using specialist Intermediate theoretical knowledge of admin terminology and organisational procedures to enable problem solving etc.

Desirable

• Administration experience in a health/social care setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to take and convey clear messages
• Ability to prioritise and work to conflicting demands

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Barton Hill

43 Ducie Road

Bristol

BS5 0AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly see the attached Job Description

Please do not apply if you do not hold a full drivers license and have access to a vehicle.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• BSc Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Clear record of post graduate experience

Desirable

• Significant and relevant post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a broad range of physical conditions, treatment techniques and intervention
• Core rehabilitation skills
• Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability
• Experiences of working within the community

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Detailed understanding of a wide range of physical medical conditions
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions that affect physical conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Provide advice/support on clinical issues to other agencies as required
• Good team player and leader
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload.
• Ability to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT interventions accordingly
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
• Work and carry out assessments in clients' homes
• Fit and demonstrate the use of equipment
• Work with clients, families, carers and other professionals of those that are terminally ill
• Supporting clients with severe long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their family/carers

Desirable

• Have an understanding of Sepsis and other sudden, potentially critical onset conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods NHS Clinical Resource Centre

Milton Road

Clapham, Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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