Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide and maintain efficient and effective administrative support to the Unit Sister/ Charge Nurse and multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the delivery of a consistently high standard of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensures case notes, investigations, X-rays and results are available for new admissions, ward rounds and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• To ensure that case notes are correctly maintained following departmental guidelines and compliance with legislation

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 2 level qualification / experience and/or minimum of 4 GCSEs, Level 4 - 9 (A - C), including English Language, or equivalent level qualification or relevant experience.

Desirable

• Competent with Microsoft Office software including Outlook; ICT Level 1 Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the NHS
• Knowledge of the eRecord, Mermaid, Casis, ERA and or Tracking systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and healthcare providers
• Able to work effectively alone or part of the multidisciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care.

Organise and coordinate the delivery of nursing care, ensuring staff are deployed effectively to meet patient needs.

Communicate changes in patient information or treatment plans clearly to team members, both verbally and in writing.

Maintain accurate, timely and professional documentation in line with NMC standards of record keeping.

Support the Ward Sister in setting, monitoring and maintaining high standards of care.

Participate in nursing audits and service improvement initiatives, including programmes such as Essence of Care.

Work within resource and budget constraints, recognising the importance of efficient and responsible use of resources.

Provide guidance and act as a positive role model to colleagues and junior staff.

Proactively manage risk and uphold patient safety in all aspects of care delivery.

Supervise nursing support staff, ensuring delegated tasks are appropriate and completed to a high standard.

Contribute to the day to day management of the Directorate, working collaboratively to maintain an effective nursing service and support bed management processes.

Participate in the education, training and development of junior staff, supporting learning within the clinical environment.

Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care, promoting shared decision making.

Engage in clinical supervision to support reflective practice and ongoing professional development.

Assist in resolving conflict and de escalating situations where appropriate, maintaining a calm and professional approach.

Promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• N/A

Desirable

• Orthopaedic Experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Full NMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• N/A

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Durham

North Road

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must possess English GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent level, a high standard of keyboard and data input skills and an ability to think analytically and logically. They must have previous experience in an administrative role within the NHS or a comparable organisation and have experience of working with electronic patient information systems.

• To receive referrals and schedule patients for in-patient and out-patient radiotherapy for cancer.
• To provide co-ordination of the patient pathway. A key feature of the post will be to act as the link between the patients, oncology wards, consultants, planning department, chemotherapy outpatients, treatment machines and medical records in co-ordinating the treatment plan for each patient ensuring cancer targets arenot breached.
• To be part of a team responsible for ensuring waiting time targets are met, using analytical, judgement, influencing and persuasion skills within the multidisciplinary team environment.
• To allocate appropriate appointment slots for each stage of the treatment process, liaising with relevant staff as necessary.
• To maintain awareness of service delivery developments and contribute to the implementation of change within the service.
• To participate in all aspects of the administration service within Radiotherapy as required. Contribute to the delivery of a consistently high standard of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure case notes, x-rays and results are available for the commencement of patients radiotherapy treatment.
• To ensure that case notes are correctly maintained following departmental guidelines and compliance with legislation (Caldicott Guidelines etc)

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 GCSE level, with GCSE Grade 4 or above in English or equivalent or relevant experience
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent or equivalent experience
• ECDL, Microsoft Office Specialist or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Mathematics and English or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Must have a familiarity with Hospital Information Management Systems such as PAS and of medical terminology
• Knowledge of NHS Waiting Times Directives
• Knowledge of Confidentiality
• Significant clerical experience in an administrative role in a NHS / health care environment.
• Must be experienced in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, etc.).

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Time Targets
• Previous experience in a higher clerical role

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• The ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
• High level of accuracy, the presentation of information and attention to detail

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

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To participate in assessment, planning and delivery of direct patient care across the Urgent Treatment Centre
• Must be able to clearly demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills at an advanced level
• Will practice autonomously and within a defined multidisciplinary team in accordance with local guidelines and protocols
• Provide initial history taking clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the decision-making process
• Deliver a professional approach to the provision of high-quality care
• To be fully accountable and responsible for own patient list and managing workload during shift
• Independently assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients within competency.
• Manage see and treat environment safely, ensure safe and effective practice at all times from all key personnel working within that area.
• To initiate, promote and maintain high standards of practice within the team in line with departmental requirements.
• To provide clinical expertise both on shift and when representing the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Paramedic
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Qualifications to support emergency and/or urgent care practice

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support Instructor
• Advanced practice qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in relevant field in current clinical practice in an emergency or urgent care environment
• Relevant transferable skills
• Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical skills e.g. history taking, physical assessments and clerking of patients presenting with undifferentiated diagnoses
• Evidence of innovative practice developments and significant achievements gained

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Strong clinical decision maker
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, organisational, time management and motivational skills
• Advocate to service users
• Ability to identify training needs of self
• Ability to request relevant investigations and interpret findings
• Ability to apply critical thinking/independent judgement to identify solutions to variable problems
• Ability to organise and delegate appropriately
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of the patient caseload, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning, specialist knowledge and experience
• Excellent communicator of complex matters at all levels
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information about wellbeing to anxious patients and relatives
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clinicians and Managers at all levels
• Effective partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Excellent computer/IT 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.

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

LCW UCC

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

Middlesex

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a member of our Patient Services Team, you will be at the heart of the patient experience. You will work closely with patients, clinicians and colleagues to make sure enquiries are handled professionally, information is accurate and patients are supported to access the right care.

Patient Support & Communication

• Welcome patients and visitors in a friendly, professional and approachable manner, ensuring all enquiries are handled efficiently and confidentially.
• Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally, introducing yourself by name and taking appropriate action to support the caller.
• Listen to patient needs and signpost them to the most appropriate service, seeking advice from colleagues or clinicians where needed.
• Accurately book appointments, take messages and process home visit requests using the appropriate practice systems.
• Relay test results to patients in line with practice procedures.
• Deal sensitively and professionally with both positive and negative patient feedback, helping to resolve concerns where possible and involving the Patient Services Lead or Practice Manager when appropriate.
• Ensure important information and outstanding actions are clearly handed over to colleagues at shift changes.

Online Triage & Patient Requests

• Regularly monitor Anima throughout the working day, ensuring requests are processed accurately and promptly.
• Process administrative requests received through Anima and respond to patients as appropriate.
• Action requests from GPs and NPs, including arranging appointments and following instructions or clinical comments.
• Support patients who contact us by telephone or face-to-face by creating an online triage request on their behalf where appropriate.
• Monitor task lists and waiting lists, contacting patients and booking appointments as required.
• Maintain accurate notes and update waiting lists where necessary.
• Monitor safeguarding DNA lists and follow the correct practice procedures for children and young people who do not attend appointments.

Patient Administration

• Process new patient registrations, including both paper and online registrations through HealthTech.
• Process patient requests for online access and consent documentation through the appropriate practice and NHS systems.
• Ensure patient forms and documentation are recorded, distributed and processed accurately and promptly.
• Generate referrals to District Nursing and other services as required.
• Prepare sample pots and accompanying documentation for patient collection.
• Follow practice procedures regarding sample collection and patient information.

Keeping Everything Running Smoothly

• Regularly check your individual and generic NHS email accounts, responding to and actioning messages promptly.
• Monitor TeamNet Clarity for practice updates, notifications, policy changes and outstanding or new training requirements.
• Ensure visitors are signed in correctly through TeamNet Clarity and provided with a visitor badge.
• Distribute documents, correspondence and incoming mail accurately and efficiently.
• Keep the patient waiting and reception areas welcoming, tidy, safe and appropriately staffed.
• Check and process NHS 111/CCAS requests throughout the working day.
• Attend and contribute to team, staff and other relevant meetings.

Payments & Daily Administration

• Take patient payments and ensure transactions are recorded and processed accurately.
• Complete daily card machine reconciliation and banking processes.
• Complete routine administrative checks and end-of-day tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Safety & Practice Procedures

• Understand and follow practice confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Be familiar with the practice panic alarm system and know how to respond appropriately when required.
• Understand and follow the practice fire evacuation procedure.
• Complete required fire alarm checks and ensure relevant evacuation lists can be produced when needed.
• Help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate politely on various levels
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to drive and deliver change effectively
• Maintain confidentially at all times
• Team player Flexible and adaptability
• Self-motivation Calmness, reliability Integrity
• Clean driving license Car Owner
• Enhanced level DBS disclosure
• Right to work

Qualifications

Essential

• Sound educational background with excellent literacy and numeracy skills

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Confident IT user including Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literate
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative
• Good standard of verbal and written English
• Ability to solve problems in a logical way within the role remit
• Ability to react confidently to new situations, using own initiative and available resources to complete tasks effectively

Desirable

• Experience working in general practice
• Experience of online triage
• Experience of Systm1
• Experience of all aspects of day-to-day Patient Services operations.

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

Elmham Group of Surgeries

Address

59 Holt Road

North Elmham

Dereham

Norfolk

NR20 5JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Carrying out daily duties as instructed by PST Team Leader and/or FM Duty Manager Contribute to a team approach in conjunction with clinical , medical staff and allied healthcare professionals To Transport Patients in a safe manner via wheelchair, bed, trolley and by internal Ambulance To when necessary transfer patients who are when confirmed by medical staff do not require a medical escort to and from wards and departments Escorts will always be provided for internal Ambulance transfers Assist with transfer of Patients from Helicopter landing pad to A&E Transportation of the deceased to the mortuary including babies in a dignified manner Delivery and collection of diagnostic samples Provide support in the event of serious injury or emergency to assist response teams dealing with major incidents, code red, code blue and code orange, fire alarms To respond to both code red and blue in a timely manner Carry out allocated specific transport duties as instructed by Team Leader or appropriate manager To carry a bleep outside office hours to ensure service provision is met Assist with moving and handling patients who may be ambulatory or wheelchair bound using appropriate equipment where necessary. Assisting with transferring immobile patients in and out of bed, stretcher or vehicle as necessary Conveying patients medical equipment as required Assist patients to and from the vehicle both prior and following transportation Collection of soiled linen from wards and departments to be taken to the designated waste hold Delivery and collection of medical gas cylinders to wards and departments and the fitting of applicable regulators Collection and delivery of blood products to clinical and ward locations in line with local protocols To deliver Pharmacy items Delivery and collection of hospital supplies as directed and where appropriate, complete the relevant paperwork. Supplies may include, but are not limited to; post, medical records, medical equipment, pharmaceutical product etc Transportation of furniture to and from wards and departments Responsible for reporting all items of Portering equipment, defects to the Team Leader

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

• Good Level of Education
• Manual Handling Training
• Portering Experience
• Working in a team-based environment
• Working in a busy and physically demanding multi-faceted environment
• Hotel Services and Facilities Activities
• Waste Processes
• Manual UK driving licence
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Customer focused approach
• Solution Finder
• Flexible to work shift work

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Resourceful and able to use initiative
• Effective Communication skills with staff and service users
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Experience of handling physical cash
• Able to work alone & with others as part of a team

Qualifications, Education & Training

Essential

• Advanced keyboard skills: RSA/OCR III or equivalent/Advanced ECDL
• 3 or more GCSE/O levels which must include English and Maths
• Understanding of health and safety related to food handling/ shop service
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience within admin/finance/computer systems for eg AAT

Desirable

• Qualification in intermediate level of the ICDL

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of finance computer systems and of other finance areas such as finance coding structures, petty cash, VAT balance and recording accounts ledgers, procurement procedures
• Experience of using Word, Excel and financial systems

Desirable

• Basic awareness of secure services
• Working with financial systems within the NHS

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Humber Centre

Willerby Hill, Business Park, Beverley Road

Willerby

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates must have the ability to be organised, efficient and have the capacity to prioritise their workload whilst dealing sensitively with issues and maintaining confidential information.

The candidate may be asked to support the wider secretarial team including Reception.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

For further information on this post please contact on Sarah Churchill - [email protected]

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative environment (diary management, filing systems, meeting coordination, minute talking, data input, collating and presenting information).
• Customer Service experience (face to face, answering calls, correspondence).
• Experience of organising completing demands and workloads.
• Experience of setting up and maintenance of administrative systems and processes.
• Experience of working autonomously and proactively.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting/supervising staff.
• Experience of handling monies and working within financial guidelines.

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality and how to maintain this.
• Knowledge of office systems and processes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience or willingness to work towards Level 3 in Business Administration
• Key skills/functional skills in literacy and numeracy Level 2 OR O Level (Grade C and above/New GCSE in Maths and English (Grade 4 to 9) are an essential requirement to be fully competent in the role

Desirable

• Level 3 in Business Administration
• RSA Level 2 or equivalent Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical 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.

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brook House

163 Durham Road

Stockton

TS19 0EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education & Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Knowledge within administrative services within the NHS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of administrative processes and systems, some of which are non-routine and non-routine activities such as answering queries, progress chasing, and task related problem solving which can be acquired through experience and training to vocation level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience of using Word, Excel, Outlook.

Desirable

• Experience of utilising electronic clinical record keeping systems.
• Experience of working within a secure setting.
• Experience of using oracle stock ordering system.

Skills and Competencies & Personal Qualities

Essential

• Use of Visual Display Unit
• Basic 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.

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Humber Centre

Willerby Hill, Business Park, Beverley Road

Willerby

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Discharge Coordination and Patient Flow

• Support the coordination and progression of discharge pathways across allocated inpatient wards.
• Take ownership of actions required to progress patient discharge plans from admission through to discharge.
• Work collaboratively with ward teams, community services, HTT, CMHRS, Housing Support Leads, Delegated Commissioning, and Local Authorities to support timely discharge.
• Maintain oversight of patients who are clinically ready for discharge (CRFD) and escalate delays appropriately.
• Support the identification and progression of patients with long length of stay (LLoS) and complex discharge barriers.
• Ensure discharge planning is embedded from the point of admission and remains visible throughout the patient journey.
• Attend ward rounds, discharge meetings, MDT discussions, and locality meetings to support discharge progression.
• Support the implementation of Trust discharge and patient flow processes and standard operating procedures.

Clinical and Operational Responsibilities

• Support Senior Discharge Practitioners in maintaining oversight of contracted and out-of-area placements.
• Ensure discharge actions, expected discharge dates, and escalation plans are accurately documented and progressed.
• Liaise with HTT and CMHRS teams to support safe and coordinated discharge arrangements.
• Support arrangements for 72-hour follow-up appointments and ensure follow-up plans are clearly documented.
• Support patients transitioning to community settings by coordinating referrals and follow-up actions.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate to support discharge planning, assess discharge environments, identify potential risks or barriers, and support smooth transitions from inpatient care to community settings.
• Escalate discharge barriers and operational concerns in a timely manner.
• Support implementation of actions during periods of operational escalation, including OPEL escalation processes where required.
• Manage and reconcile the Trust credit card in accordance with Trust financial policies and procedures

Communication and Partnership Working

• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers, relatives, ward staff, community teams, housing providers, Local Authorities, and external agencies.
• Communicate sensitive and complex information in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to support effective discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Build positive working relationships with system partners to support patient flow and timely discharge.

Information Management and Documentation

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous records within SystmOne EPR and operational reporting systems.
• Ensure discharge actions, follow-up arrangements, and escalation plans are appropriately documented.
• Support collection and reporting of discharge and flow data.
• Maintain visibility of allocated caseloads and ensure actions are tracked and progressed appropriately.

Service Improvement and Quality

• Participate in service improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient flow and reducing delays.
• Support the development of effective discharge processes and operational pathways.
• Contribute to audits, operational reviews, and quality improvement work.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, operational procedures, and information governance requirements.

Key Working Relationships

The postholder will work closely with:

Senior Discharge Practitioners

Bed Flow Managers and Coordinators

Inpatient MDTs and Ward Managers

Home Treatment Teams (HTT)

Community Mental Health Recovery Services (CMHRS)

Delegated Commissioning Teams

Housing Support Leads

Local Authorities and housing providers

External providers and partner organisations

Working Arrangements

The role is primarily hospital based, with a visible and consistent presence expected across inpatient wards and operational meetings. In-person working is a core expectation of the role to support real-time collaboration, proactive discharge management, and effective operational flow.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, Level 5 qualification in a health or social care related subject, or equivalent experience oOR Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or related subject with significant relevant experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience within mental health inpatient, crisis, or community services
• Experience within a patient-facing role
• Experience supporting discharge planning or care coordination
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience communicating with internal and external agencies
• Experience managing competing priorities within a busy environment

Desirable

• Experience within discharge coordination or patient flow services
• Experience of working with housing services, Local Authorities, or community providers
• Experience using SystmOne EPR
• Experience supporting patients with complex discharge pathways

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Silverwood, Farnham Road Hospital & 18 Mole Business Park

Silverwood, Farnham Road Hospital & 18 Mole Business Park

Surrey

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.

To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate digital competence and actively contribute to the Trust's digital strategy. This includes promoting the effective use of Epic EHR, ensuring high quality electronic documentation, maintaining information governance standards, and supporting colleagues in developing digital capability.

Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plan as required.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching and assessing qualification or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• NHS experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Current evidence based practice
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Desirable

• IT Certificate
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS Proposed career pathway

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
• Able to manage difficult situations and resolve problems effectively.
• Demonstrate basic good problem solving and critical thinking skills, be able to fully understand/identify problems arising from incidents, complaints and come up with appropriate safe solutions and be able to escalate accordingly.
• Demonstrate a commitment to own self-development
• Sound clinical skills and able to learn new skills.

Desirable

• 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience
• experience Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting
• Working with QI Managing change

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

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen within the pathology services for an Associate Practitioner to support the research activities taking place in the two local Trusts and surrounding areas. The post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, which provide a service across the three hospital sites; Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside.

The purpose of the post is to ensure that the Pathology Services are able to meet the needs of the Trusts and surrounding areas both now and in the future, with particular focus on research based activities . Staff will be required to rotate across all laboratory sites and participate in the departmental shift rota pattern.

To be eligible to apply for the post you must meetALLthe essential criteria requirements of the relevant personal specification. Please ensure you respond to all personal specification requirements in your application.

Salary offered will be dependent on current position and previous relevant experience.

The post will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.

For any queries please Contact:

Jonathan Vernazza on 0191 445 6576

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Working towards a level 4 science qualification (BSc, HND, Foundation degree) or Considerable laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification acceptable for University entrance for a degree or Considerable laboratory experience plus a minimum of NVQ4 in Clinical Laboratory Support (or equivalent) or Considerable laboratory experience plus the IBMS Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Part II (to be submitted prior to job interview)

Experience

Essential

• Previous Biomedical laboratory/NHS experience or equivalent

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.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

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training, eg POVA, Child Protection, Immediate Life Support (ILS) if required in clinical setting

Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Clear understanding of consent process
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• 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).

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

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Rd

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.

Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.

Give/receive regular managerial/clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well-being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the Multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Up to date Professional Registration (to be maintained), on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration.
• Assessor/Mentorship Training*

Desirable

• Post registration training in relevant field
• Leadership/Management training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute environment.
• Experience of mentorship, supervision and coordination of staff.
• Experience of Care Planning process
• Working in a multi-agency framework
• Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
• Experience in positive leadership of a team
• Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
• Recovery Model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant National policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection.
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• Ability to delegate and coordinate
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to utilise Assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
• Ability to maintain accurate and up to date clinical records
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Effective time & workload management
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
• IT skills
• Ability to travel in the course of performing duties

Desirable

• Project Management
• Formulation of reports
• Presentation skills
• Resource and Budget management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harry Blackman House

Peasley Cross Hospital

St Helens

WA9 3DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate, with Maths and English to GCSE

Desirable

• IT qualification
• NVQ level 2/3

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook
• Customer service experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in an acute or emergency health care clerical environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Proven customer service skills

Key Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills sufficient to be able to effectively communicate with patients, the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide a high standard occupational therapist service to NELFT CYP ARFID service to children and young people referred to NELFTs CYP community eating disorder service ARFID pathway
• The post holder will be responsible for a defined caseload, working autonomously with access to supervision and MDT support
• The post holder will provide functional assessment of children and young people with ARFID and deliver individualised intervention aimed at maximising function with the support and in consultation with MDT
• The post holder will contribute to planning , coordinating and evaluating the occupational therapy input to CYP ARFID team.

The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

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

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

Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

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

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

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

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

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes ) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

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

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

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Rory Harnett

Job title: Service and Strategic Lead

Contact Number: 0300 555 1216

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Member of the Health Care Professionals Council
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Member of British Association of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• 3 years post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience in paediatric OT
• Experience of working in an MDT
• Supervisory and appraisal skills of junior staff, including students and support staff.

Desirable

• Audit/research experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Health Centre

Barking

Greater London

IG11 7RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
• Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice
• Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national and practice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care
• Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate
• Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Other responsibilities:

• Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol
• Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
• Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
• Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
• Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team

Leadership responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model
• Provide professional leadership as required
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
• Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
• Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other

Essential

• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Physician Associate.
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as team player.
• Initiative and drive.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest, caring.
• Adaptable and forward looking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considered.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Current registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
• Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
• First contact care.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Ability to listen and empathise

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Proven competency as an Independent non-medical prescriber.

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

Haxby Group

Address

Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre

2 The Village

York

YO32 2LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice in relation to theatre setting
• Relevant experience in Theatre at band 5
• Demonstrate resource management ability

Desirable

• Budgetary management experience
• Change management experience

Skills

Essential

• Can demonstrate a contribution towards providing a positive learning environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and team building skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of the peri-operative team
• Demonstrate problem solving, time management and organisational skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of theatres and specialities
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

• Demonstrate financial awareness and understanding of the ability to manage allocated resources effectively
• IV skills
• ILS

Qualifications

Essential

• RN ,registered ODP
• ENB 6590, 998, C&G 730, mentor prep or equivalent modules
• Health related diploma/degree or evidence to further academic study.

Desirable

• ENB 176/182
• Management Certificate or equivalent experience
• Leadership training

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable balancing competing priorities, presenting information clearly and creatively, and working as part of a supportive team to make a positive contribution to improvement across the Trust.

Regular travel across North West locations will be required.

The interview date will be confirmed and is expected to take place Tue 20th October 2026.

Person Specification

Skills / Competencies

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor information clearly and professionally for staff at all levels and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to multitask, switch between activities and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to support the organisation and facilitation of meetings, workshops, learning events and collaborative improvement activities with a wide range of attendees.
• Ability to handle, prioritise or signpost a range of enquiries promptly, professionally and with sensitivity.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, presentations and communications
• Ability to collect, analyse and present information from a range of sources in a clear and meaningful format.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates initiative and able to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce high-quality documentation.
• Ability to support change and improvement activities through a structured and organised approach.
• Ability to support, coach and teach colleagues in improvement approaches, with a willingness to learn the Trust's building capability offers, tools and techniques.
• Demonstrates discretion and maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant area
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
• Knowledge of improvement, service improvement or project management principles and methodologies.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of the Trust's building capability offers, improvement tools and techniques, and apply these when supporting teams and colleagues.
• Knowledge of data collection, measurement and reporting techniques.
• Understanding of the NHS, its values and the challenges facing healthcare services.
• Knowledge of governance, audit or assurance processes relevant to improvement work.
• Training or introductory qualification in improvement or related methodology or equivalent training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing project, programme or administrative support within a complex organisation.
• Experience of supporting the organisation and facilitation of meetings, workshops, events or learning activities involving multiple stakeholders from different backgrounds or organisations.
• Experience of collecting, analysing and presenting data to support decision-making and improvement activities.
• Experience of producing reports, presentations, briefing papers or communication materials for different audiences
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
• Experience of maintaining records, action logs, workplans or project documentation
• Experience of supporting quality improvement, service improvement, transformation or project change initiatives.
• Experience of working within the NHS or public sector environment.

Other

Essential

• Flexibility to regularly travel and work across multiple locations as required in the North West.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable

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

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Ladybridge Hall

Bolton

BL1 5DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (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 & Skills

Essential

• Registerable medical degree
• Full Registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• MRCS
• Diploma of Urology or equivalent

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Must have completed Substantive years full time hospital service as SHO or higher grade and have awide experience of Urology with at least Significant Urology experience at SHO level or higher

Teaching & Training Experience

Essential

• Evidence of teaching to medical students and nursing staff

Desirable

• Involvement in the teaching of resident doctors

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with colleagues in other Specialties

Desirable

• Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues and patients

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

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

Advertising date: 23rd September 2026

Closing date: 30th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 1st 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

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately.
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death.
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
• Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS and/or Accredited psychological practitioner with at least 3 years of experience.
• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and/or equivalent registering body.
• Training in clinical supervision for doctoral, and equivalent, trainees

Desirable

• Evidence of post-doctoral training in psychological therapies relevant to severe and enduring mental health difficulties including for example DBT/ CBT-P/ Systemic Practice.
• Training in the supervision of psychological therapies.

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working in mental health settings delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions across a range of settings including community, primary care, inpatient, crisis services.
• Experience of working with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course presenting with a range of psychological problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to assistant/trainee or qualified psychologists, and/or other professionals.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts including working with interpreters.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/training.
• Experience of working in acute mental health services (inpatient wards, HTT, crisis intervention services, psychiatric liaison).
• Experience of having facilitated/cofacilitated psychological therapy groups
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice to teams.
• Post qualification experience and/or training in working with adults affected by psychological trauma.
• Experience of service development/change leadership.

Knowledge /Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific psychological problems (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder).
• Knowledge and awareness of the trauma informed approach.
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere
• Able to make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the evaluation of a range of options (e.g. the assessment of specialist clinical conditions and the determination of treatment options), Where expert opinions may differ.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own service user caseload, treatment programmes (individual or group) involving other staff, and other aspects of the work such as research activity.
• Comprehensive IT skills
• Skills in administering psychological tests and standardised assessments.

Desirable

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, e.g. complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• Knowledge of QN-CRHTT standards and accreditation process.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to sit for extended periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour including verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations including working with people affected by trauma, with people who engage in self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure. Adaptable and able to work flexibly to respond to the service needs/priorities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernard’s Hospital

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (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 & Skills

Essential

• Diploma in Ophthalmology
• MRCOphth or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Desirable

• FRCOphth or equivalent

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• 4 years full time post graduate training (or equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis), at least 2 of which will be in Ophthalmology
• Wide clinical experience in general ophthalmology
• Experience in dealing with large numbers of outpatients

Desirable

• Experience / interest in Teaching

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

The 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

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

Qualification

Essential

• NMC registered

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration study and training, eg POVA, Child Protection, Immediate Life Support (ILS) if required in clinical setting

Experience

Essential

• Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care
• Interest in developing nursing skills

Desirable

• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• Implement evidence based practice

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Clear understanding of contract of care
• Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Clear understanding of consent process
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of incident reporting policy
• 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).

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

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide visual assessments including but not limited to visual fields, visual acuity, pentacam and intra-ocular pressure (IOP) measurement which provide information for clinical decisions / treatments of eye and neurological conditions.
• Participate in research and medical audit projects as and when required.
• To perform administrative and clerical task as necessary for the efficiency of the service.

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

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

• Background knowledge of common eye disorders and eye related neurological conditions

SKILLS

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic IT skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Previous experience within a similar field.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• 2 A-Levels at grade C or above or NVQ Level 3 / equivalent experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The 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)