Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for reliable, flexible and well-motivated individuals who take pride in their work, to work as Domestics Supervisor at QE Hospital. Main job purpose and duties are focused around the cleaning of the patient environment. Duties may also include food and beverage service in the patient environment.

We are committed to the delivery of a high quality patient experience. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain high standards of cleanliness. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team under pressure and have a flexible attitude to your work to meet service needs.

• Ordering and maintaining stock using stock management system. Order non stock items to meet service needs
• Carry out return to work interviews, complete step one reviews in line with the managing attendance policy

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding customer care and quality standards (E)
• oCleaning procedures and protocols (E) oCleaning chemicals application and storage(
• Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting at a Supervisory level (E)

Desirable

• oConstructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships
• oPersonal organisation and time management
• oExcellent communicator (written and verbal)
• oGood organisational skills
• oAbility to work under pressure and to tight dead lines

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

QE Facilities

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sherriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on The Links services and to view the person specification, job description and application form/apply for this post please visit our website: https://www.redcarlink.com (The Link will only accept a completed application along with a CV - you must email both).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

• Apply learning from the training programme to practice

• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on Lamplight and in line with The Link Policies and Procedures.

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Links professional development and Appraisal system.

• To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per The Links supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

• To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

• To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

Other

• Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.

• Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.

• Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns

• Work in partnership with The Link Charitable Trust

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities.

**The work The Link CIC carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychological Therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

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 Link

Address

101 The Greenway

Middlesbrough

TS3 9PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties include:

• Provide senior psychiatric clinical input to the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Recovery Teams, holding and managing a defined consultant-level caseload and contributing to new psychiatric assessments and internal case allocations.
• Offer specialist advice and clinical leadership for complex and high-risk cases, including guidance on risk assessment and risk management, and will actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, post-assessment discussions, and service planning forums.
• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider MDT, providing flexibility and cross-cover as required to support a fair and equitable allocation of work and to maintain the teams established culture of peer support.
• Contributing to service development, quality improvement and evaluation initiatives, as well as participating in teaching and training activities for medical students and medical trainees. Supporting Professional Activities will be undertaken in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendations and agreed service priorities.

Interviews for this role are due to be held on Wednesday 28 October via Teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree
• Fully registered with the General Medical Council
• Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
• Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post.

Desirable

• A higher degree such as MD or PhD
• Additional clinical qualifications
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
• In good standing with RCPsych with respect to CPD

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of clinical work in Child and adolescent Psychiatry at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 years
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
• Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
• Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry

Desirable

• Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
• Experience of working at consultant level in a community CAMHS team

Clinical Skills and Supervision

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills in relevant psychiatric specialty
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical leadership to the team
• Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Expertise in risk assessment
• Confident in therapeutic risk taking
• Commitment to clinical governance

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post
• Experience in supervising resident doctors and SAS doctors
• Experience in supervising non-medical colleagues e.g. NMP

Teaching

Essential

• Experience in teaching resident doctors
• Good teaching and communication skills
• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals

Desirable

• Medical education qualification

Research and Audit

Essential

• Experience of research work and/or ability to interpret research findings and apply them to clinical practice
• Audit or other quality improvement experience

Desirable

• Experience of grant-funded project work
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields

Other

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• UK driving licence or evidence of proposed alternative

Desirable

• Car owner

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

The Sue Nicholls Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.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

• Recognised Plumbing qualification to City & Guilds certificate or NVQ Level 3 , other recognised course at the appropriate level.
• Domestic / Commercial Gas Safe certification.

Desirable

• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
• HTM Competent person
• NHC or HND in related field.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of NHS environment.
• Significant experience with all types of mechanical and gas installations.
• Experience of managing safe systems of work.

Desirable

• Worked within NHS environment. Experience across electrical and building trades. One-year supervisory experience.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to interact at all levels
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Satisfactory attendance to work.
• Work to deadlines.
• Current driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate sound technical mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate generic engineering, electrical and building maintenance knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of the application of Health and Safety laws.

Skills

Essential

• Logical and systematic thinker.
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communicator (verbally & written).
• Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Satisfactory attendance to work.
• Work to deadlines.

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 Bernards Hospital

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.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 & Training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, with current live registration with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England.
• Post registration training and continuing professional development relevant to psychosis, rehabilitation or assertive outreach.
• Training in supervision, mentorship or practice education.

Desirable

• Training in psychosocial interventions or Thorn.
• Family therapy or family work training.
• Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification relevant to the care group.
• Evidence of leadership or management training, or a willingness to undertake this.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Detailed understanding of psychosis, rehabilitation and assertive outreach
• approaches and their impact on service users and carers.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other legislation relevant to this client group
• Skills in risk assessment and risk management, including in situations of high clinical complexity
• Skills in engaging and sustaining contact with people who are reluctant or difficult to engage.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities and skills in engaging with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, presentation and IT skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and make decisions under pressure.

Desirable

• Skills in psychosocial interventions. Knowledge of dual diagnosis models and of working alongside substance misuse services.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community mental health setting, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
• Experience of holding and managing a complex caseload, including assessment, care planning, risk management and review.
• Experience of providing clinical and management supervision to qualified staff.
• Experience of undertaking appraisals or Personal Development Reviews.
• Experience of day-to-day staffing management, including rostering, annual leave and sickness absence
• Experience of incident reporting and review, and of contributing to investigations,
• complaints and safeguarding processes.
• Experience of maintaining clinical records on an electronic patient record system, and of monitoring record keeping standards within a team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a rehabilitation or assertive outreach service.
• Experience of deputising for a manager, or of holding day to day operational responsibility for a team.
• Experience of Healthroster or a comparable rostering system.
• Experience of RiO or SystmOne.
• Experience of leading or contributing to service change and quality improvement.
• Experience of working with supported accommodation and housing providers.
• Experience of working with people who use substances.
• Experience of audit, research or teaching.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Motivated, flexible and resilient in approach.
• Able to lead and motivate a team through a period of service change.
• Reliable, organised and able to hold responsibility consistently.
• Committed to inclusive practice and to supporting staff wellbeing.
• Able to build good relationships with service users, carers, staff, other professionals and external partners.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the borough to undertake community visits, including to people's homes, supported accommodation and hospital sites.
• Ability to work safely in community settings, including lone working in line with Trust policy.
• Willingness to work flexibly across extended operating patterns should the service model 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.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

2nd Floor 92 Bath Road

London

TW3 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Winterton Medical Practice

Job Description

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Purpose of the Post. Provide administrative support to the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager, Senior Administrator & Business Support Administrator

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager, Senior Administrator and Business Support Administrator, assisting with tasks and projects as required to support the effective day-to-day operation of the practice.

Develop and maintain a high level of competency in the practice clinical system, including the ability to input, retrieve and analyse data accurately. Provide support with day-to-day IT and clinical system queries and troubleshooting in the absence of the Reception Supervisor, escalating issues where appropriate.

Qualify & Outcomes Framework (QOF)

Support the delivery of QOF requirements alongside the Business Support Administrator. Duties will include, but are not limited to, inviting patients for reviews on specific disease areas, such as Asthma/COPD. Responsibilities may change and develop in line with updates to QOF specifications and practice requirements.

Other duties include

Hysterectomy Tasks Re QOF Coding

Dementia Register Toolkit Maintaining an accurate register

Surgical Unit

Support the Business Support Administrator with the day-to-day operational requirements of the Surgical Unit, including inviting patients to planned surgical sessions, responding to patient enquiries, preparing theatre paperwork, and providing general administrative support to ensure sessions run efficiently.

Mandatory Training

Maintain oversight of mandatory training for all practice staff, ensuring training is completed within required timescales, with appropriate follow-up where necessary, supported by the Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager.

Patient Invitations

Whooping Cough & RSV Vaccination invitations

Shingles Vaccinations Age Related & Vulnerable Patients

Hep A Booster & Pneumococcal Invites

Cervical/Bowel & Breast Screening Awareness

Learning Disabilities Check Invites

NHS Health Check invitations

Recalls Patient Follow-Ups

HbA1c Recalls

General Blood Recalls

Other General Miscellaneous Recalls

IUD Recalls

SystmOnline Oversight

Consent Sharing SMS

Follow up re patients turning 11 & 13

General Administration Duties

Access to Online Records Searches

Residential Home Searches

Out of Area Registration Request

Recording Smear Results & adding Recalls

Enhanced Hours summaries to PCN Practices

PSA Spreadsheet Oversight Management & Coding for Invoicing

Shared Care Medication Oversight of Blood Recalls

Bariatric Surgery Search

Allergies Search Re: Penicillamine

GTT Testing

Pts on listed Medication Add reminders to records

Vaccination & Codes Searches Add Payment codes

Search on Patients with Pacemaker Fitted re Patient Plan Alert

Patients on Neuroleptic Injections Search/Follow up

This document may be amended following consultation with the post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice, and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.

Person Specification

English Language

Essential

• Fluency in written / spoken English

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level or IT experience / Knowledge.
• GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and English Grade C or above

Desirable

• Use of Excel and Word to an advanced level

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience in an administrative role with particular focus on supporting the administrative oversight of service provision.
• Skills and Experience in data management specifically presenting/sharing information/data with the management team in an electronic format.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise work effectively. Ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care.
• Expert in using the SystmOne Patient Records System with the ability to run complex searches (training will be given where necessary).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Winterton Medical Practice

Address

Manlake Avenue

Winterton

Scunthorpe

DN15 9TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

BACKGROUND TO SERVICE

The Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) is a city-wide service composed of two elements; NHS Talking Therapies (offering talking therapies to adult NHS patients) and a broader Primary Care Mental Health service (offering mental health and wellbeing support primarily based in primary care settings (GP surgeries, health centres etc).

The service is delivered by a partnership of Third Sector and NHS organisations, comprising Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds & York Partnership Foundation NHS Trust, Northpoint Wellbeing, Inspire North, Touchstone, Womens Counselling and Therapy Service & Homestart Leeds.

LMWS employs around 260 staff, working in 3 operational Hub teams, each covering a specific geographical area of the city and will support people with common mental health problems and more complex issues.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The post-holder will manage and lead a team of mental health practitioners, supported by a Deputy Team Manager and a PCMH Clinical Team Manager, collectively forming the Hub Management team. The role involves supporting service delivery and staff management in a high-volume clinical service, with elements of matrix-management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The PCMH Operations Manager will co-lead a designated locality team in a specific geographic area of Leeds, with responsibility for ensuring a consistent Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach across their locality area.

2. They will work alongside a Deputy Team Manager, who will support the Operations Manager in working as a Hub Management Team.

3. The Operations Manager will have line-management responsibilities for staff attached to their locality team and maintain operational management oversight for Touchstone employed Primary Care Mental Health Staff.

4. To hold day-to-day responsibility for locality team delivery, by acting as the first or second point of contact for staff on operational and clinical issues, and to act as a duty manager for the whole service on a rota basis (within office hours).

5. To ensure any safeguarding or risk issues are identified quickly and that staff are supported to manage these appropriately within existing policy frameworks.

6. To highlight any significant clinical concerns, ethical issues, or logistical challenges to the Clinical Lead and/or Head of Services, and to work collaboratively with colleagues to address these.

7. To ensure there are sufficient staff in place to deliver the contracted levels of service delivery, planning where possible for staff changes (e.g. maternity leave, long-term sick-leave) in order to minimise impact on service delivery, and leading on the recruitment and induction of any new staff, in line with LMWS & Touchstone policies and procedures.

8. To secure appropriate clinic space for the delivery of the service and to resolve any issues arising around clinic space, in conjunction with the Deputy Team Manager and primary care colleagues.

9. To provide line management supervision, including caseload supervision, to named team members, facilitating access to training and development and evaluating staff work performance in line with service policies.

10. To lead on managing any grievances, complaints & disciplinary issues arising within the Team, and take appropriate action in line with Touchstone policies and procedures and the matrix management framework.

11. To liaise with the LMWS Clinical Team Managers, and clinical supervisors, ensuring that the team receive appropriate levels of clinical supervision, in line with recognised best practice.

12. In conjunction with the Deputy Team Manager to facilitate the development of service protocols, and practice guidelines as required, taking account of partner provider joint protocols and procedures.

13. In conjunction with the Deputy Team Manager, to ensure that robust policy and procedures are in place and implemented to support service delivery within appropriate clinical governance frameworks.

14. In conjunction with the Deputy Team Manager, to contribute to effective systems of communication, consultation, referral, and liaison between colleagues and teams in LMWS and other agencies, especially around care pathways for clients.

15. To support staff to ensure client records and monitoring systems are maintained and comply with LMWS and regulatory standards.

16. To support the involvement of clients in service developments where appropriate through co-production mechanisms such as qualitative feedback forms, consultation exercises, involvement in patient groups, etc.

17. To contribute to promoting the LMWS particularly to client groups who experience health inequalities.

18. To represent LMWS & Touchstone at local forums, external meetings, etc.

GENERAL

1. To seek out and capitalise on opportunities to develop and sustain this area of business in conjunction with the Business Development Team.

2. To be supervised, appraised and trained in line with the organisations policies, procedures and practices.

3. To be an active member of Touchstones Management Team and to undertake any work arising from it as appropriate.

4. To undertake any other duties as directed by the Touchstone Partnership Manager that may reasonably fall within the scope of the post.

5. To provide information about Touchstone to people/agencies interested in the organisations work.

6. To operate within the aims, policies and practices of Touchstone and employing organisations at all times and to be committed to and promote the organisations equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory policies

7. To ensure information is dealt with in accordance with Touchstones and employing organisations policies around Confidentiality, Communications, Internet, Email and Telecommunications and steps are taken to ensure that confidential information is secure e.g. service user data

8. To be responsible for promoting the work and services of Touchstone and LMWS to others

9. To be responsible for personal learning and development where appropriate and undertake training, both mandatory and optional, to increase knowledge, skills and awareness

10. To implement the Touchstones policies, procedures and practices and, to comply with the aims of Touchstone and service partners at all times; to be committed to and implement Touchstones and employing partners Equal Opportunities Policy and to promote this.

11. To be aware of and apply the principles of Trauma Informed Practice

12. To be aware of and employ the general practices of Touchstones and employing organisations Safeguarding and Health and Safety policies and ensure these are adhered to at all times.

13. To ensure that Data Protection, Health & Safety, Complaints Handling and Corporate Governance requirements are met.

14. To undertake any other duties as directed by your Line Manager that may reasonably fall within the scope of the post.

15. Participate in Touchstone Manger on Call (Three to Four times annually) after appropriate training.

September 2026

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience of project or service management, preferably in a social care, NHS or voluntary sector setting
• Previous staff management/supervision experience, including matrix management.
• Previous experience of working with clients with common mental health problems (depression, anxiety states etc)
• Experience of using risk assessment principles and processes
• Knowledge and experience of working to good practice guidelines in relation to safeguarding
• Experience of working with data collection and monitoring systems, including data analysis, identifying themes across a service
• Experience of Budget Management

Desirable

• Experience of working across primary and secondary care sectors
• Confidence in line managing deputy managers

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants should be able to demonstrate theoretical & clinical knowledge appropriate to the service area & profession; either:
• a relevant HCPC-registered title (i.e art therapist, arts psychotherapist, drama-therapist, counselling psychologist, clinical psychologist) or:
• a qualification (diploma or above) from a BACP/BABCP accredited training or equivalent (equivalent qualifications from non-accredited courses should be of a level that would be recognised for professional accreditation purposes and sufficient to practice as a counsellor/therapist) or:
• professional degree or diploma in relevant field with appropriate statutory registration or:
• minimum of two years experience of health or social care management, including experience of staff recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and training

Attitudes and Behaviours

Essential

• Commitment to Touchstones aims and values
• Commitment to respecting diversity and anti-discriminatory/anti-oppressive practices.
• Commitment to personal development, learning and reflective practice
• Commitment to team working.
• A commitment to applying the principles of Trauma Informed Practice
• Open to change in line with the needs of the service/organisation.
• A commitment to working in partnership with service users.
• Willingness to be managed and supervised.
• An ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service.
• Motivated and self-confident.
• Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines and to work under own initiative.
• Commitment to maintain confidences of Touchstone

Skills

Essential

• Ability to build strong and lasting relationships across the partnership with an ability to maintain these and manage competing priorities
• Leadership abilities to facilitate the development and maintenance of a cohesive team approach characterised by a sense of shared purpose and collective responsibility
• Effective delegation skills identifying skills and interests within the team and facilitating development opportunities.
• Able to motivate, communicate and sell new ideas effectively to team colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Able to provide caseload management to team members
• Able to take responsibility and accountability for service delivery and day to day management of the staff team
• Able to performance manage team members in order to meet commissioning requirements
• Able to balance different job requirements and work in a self- directed manner on a day-to-day basis
• High level verbal and written communication skills to enable effective leadership and representation of the service
• Ability to use IT packages (i.e. MS Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer) And be competent and confident in using varying patient management systems (System One) with appropriate training.

Desirable

• Recognises value of and contribute to audit / evaluation.

Equal Opportunities

Essential

• Must be able to recognise discrimination in its many forms and be willing to put into practice Touchstones Equality Policies.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of disadvantaged groups in the planning and delivery of services.
• A commitment to providing high quality services to the diverse communities of Leeds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse service users, management and staff, from both organisations and the community
• Must be committed to working and supporting Health Equity and Health Inequalities

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of general principles of HR management (e.g. around leave/sickness)
• Understanding of principles of data security and information governance within an NHS context
• Knowledge & Understanding of Primary Care Networks
• Knowledge of the issues facing disadvantaged groups and communities in Leeds
• Knowledge of resources available in local community

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of National Standards, including Neighbourhood Health

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

Touchstone

Address

Touchstone LMWS

179 - 181 Haslewood Drive

Leeds

LS9 7RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills

Working as part of a team and within the parameters of the role contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery focused and trauma informed way through therapeutic engagement.

Developing skills assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients e.g. clinical assessment of complex health needs and social needs, interpretation of vital signs and related physical health assessments.

Facilitate access to services such as housing, employment, education, and substance misuse support, advocating for patients needs and preferences.

Provide support to families and carers to enhance understanding and involvement in the patients recovery journey.

Developing skills to communicate complex and sensitive clinical information to patients, families, and carers in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner. Ensure that all information regarding care plans, treatment options, and health conditions is accurate, timely, and presented in an accessible format.

Demonstrate empathy, active listening, and reassurance when supporting individuals through difficult or emotionally charged situations, adapting communication approaches to meet the individual needs of patients, including those with sensory impairments, cognitive challenges, language barriers, or disabilities.

Administering medication including IM Long Acting Injections and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance.

Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pharmacists and prescribers, to ensure safe medicine management practices. Provide information and support to patients and carers regarding medication regimens, promoting adherence and understanding of potential risks and benefits.

Leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service use.

Proactively support patients in engaging with mental health and related community services, promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion. Identify and address barriers to engagement, including stigma, accessibility, cultural factors, and individual anxieties or mistrust of services.

Advocating for service users needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care.

Continuing Professional Development

To maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure best practice delivery including evidence based, current and responsive interventions in line with the changing needs of the service user and the service. This will include:

Taking responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC standards.

Participating in education and training opportunities.

Undertaking a thorough revalidation process in line with NMC and AWP policy.

Maintaining up to date knowledge of the relevant medicines, related medication management issues, and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust guidance.

Abiding by the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities in relation to practice as outlined in the NMC code of conduct.

Receiving restorative clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with the Trust clinical supervision policy.

Engaging in management supervision from an identified line manager, or appropriate delegate, in line with the Trust management supervision policy.

Engaging with Trust appraisal process in line with policy.

Maintaining Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

Working within the Trust Policies and Procedures.

Education, Development and Collaborative Learning

To work towards a sustainable culture of continuous collaborative learning to keep own practice clinically current, and to foster a team learning ethos. This will include:

Support effective learning environments by upholding the NHSE Safe Learning Environment Charter principals.

Undertake relevant training to act as Practice Supervisor for pre-registered nursing or AHP learners.

Undertake relevant training to act as Practice Assessors and/or Practice Supervisor for Trainee Nursing Associates, as outlined in post registration training.

Contribute to team supervision / reflective practice and peer support processes, and offer support and guidance to junior support staff, student nurses and trainee nursing associates.

Contribute to ongoing evaluation of the quality, safety and effectiveness of the care provided in the community, including actively inviting service user and carer feedback.

Recording, Reporting and Communication

To maintain standards of record keeping and associated administration in accordance with AWP Trust Policy and professional guidelines. This will include:

Keeping contemporaneous, chronological and accurate mental health records in accordance with NMC guidelines and Trust policy.

Adhere to records management requirements as outlined in Trust policies and procedures.

Practice within the legal requirements relevant to the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Legislation.

Contribute to any relevant service evaluations, audits, quality reviews and data management processes to assess and improve clinical quality on an ongoing basis.

Undertaking relevant practice development and/or research activity.

Compassionate Leadership

To make best use of available workforce resources based on agreed staffing models ensuring provision of best care possible. Follow Trust and Service Policies regarding the security of the building/clients, to ensure safe practice and protection of clients, staff, visitors and members of the general public. This will include:

Using own skills, knowledge and resources to provide clinical leadership for all members of the MDT.

Effectively managing own time.

Providing supervision for unregistered practitioners in accordance with Trust management and clinical supervision policies.

Providing appraisals for junior staff in accordance with the Trust appraisal policy.

Maintaining the safety of service users and staff within the inpatient setting and ensure legal obligations are fulfilled.

Understanding any identified environmental risks and their mitigation plans.

Taking part in environmental risk assessments as requested.

Utilising electronic rostering systems.

Being familiar with and complying with all Policies and Procedures operational within the Trust.

Maintaining stock control and a personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Professional registration
• Experience of assessments
• Knowledge of care pathways
• Developed interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experince of PCLS

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and be registered with the Health Professionals Council. You will have significant post-graduate experience of working with complex dysphagia in an acute setting, preferably ITU, management of tracheostomised patients and FEES with a passion for service development.

We will provide professional development opportunities to enable career development with peer support and clinical supervision from RaCI lead based at DMH. You will be committed to multi-disciplinary working, continuing professional development of complex dysphagia and communication disorders and be in possession of excellent communication and prioritisation skills. Experience of FEES and working in an ITU setting would be highly desirable.

The Speech and Language Therapy service is comprised of a pro-active team of experienced colleagues allowing ready-access to support, second opinions and on-going peer supervision to deliver evidence-based practice assessment and therapy to patients. You will help supervise more junior staff and speech and language therapy students as well as contribute to the delivery of teaching programmes to the RaCI MDT, medical students and a range of professionals enhancing patient care

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

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• Planning and organisational skills applicable to advising on the formulation of long-term strategic plans relating to the specialist area, which involve uncertainty.
• Highly developed physical skills (precision, speed, hand/eye/sensory co-ordination) to perform real time phonemic and phonetic transcriptions.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills persuasion, negotiation, training, empathy and re-assurance.
• Ability to communicate highly complex,
• sensitive, contentious information where there
• may be barriers to overcome.

Special Requirements

Essential

• Commitment to developing own clinical and non-clinical expertise.
• To keep up to date with current clinical and technical advances and relevant management practices; to be advised of same by peers and more senior clinicians within the Trust.
• Able to travel independently within the Foundation Trust area/ Car Owner/ Car Driver
• Able to travel independently countywide
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent as recognised by RCSLT
• Health professions Council Licence to Practice
• Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist courses up to Masters Degree Equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of national and local Health/Education/Social care policies and practices
• Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices relating to the identification, definition, diagnosis, dysphagia disorders including a post basic dysphagia qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• FEES trained
• Experience of Joint SLT/ENT clinics

Experience

Essential

• Highly specialist experience at post-graduate level in voice/ dysphagia specialist/lead area.
• At least 2 years working as a Speech and Language Therapist in specialist area.

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT member

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details of responsibilities of the role. Additional information about services is provided within the Local Information Sheet.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Clinical Psychology qualification or doctoral equivalent AND Registered by the HCPC as a clinical psychologist
• 2. Relevant Specialist CPD qualification (diploma, advanced therapy training etc).
• 3. Advanced specialist qualification in neuropsychology or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Advanced specialist qualification in neuropsychology

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• 1. Minimum of 6 years post qualification experience
• 2. Experience in delivering and interpreting neuropsychological tests AND Specialist knowledge of psychometrics applied to an older adult psychiatric context.
• 3. Specialist clinical knowledge and skills: (i) Extensive knowledge of specialist assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions with client group (ii)Expert analysis and differential formulation of highly complex case information. (iii) Expert knowledge of one NICE recommended intervention
• 4.Supervision experience: with Trainee Clinical Psychologists and with other professions.
• 5. Experience of Lecturing/Teaching/Training Psychologists and other professions
• 6.R&D and Clinical audit work relevant to role

Desirable

• 1.Service development/project work.
• 2. Ability to use computer spreadsheets for data analysis & software to perform specialist/ advanced data analysis of clinical data.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• 1. Effective team player, with excellent communication skills. Advanced skills at engaging with/communicating sensitively to clients who exhibit severe problems of interpersonal relating.
• 2.Well organised with good administration skills.
• 3.Empathy/engagement skills with the client group AND Ability to cope with the stress of working with a difficult, potentially hostile, emotionally and behaviourally disturbed client group.
• 4.Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload AND ability to work independently
• 5. Self awareness and emotional resilience; skills in personal supervision.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The postholder will be an important part of a Multidisciplinary team and will provide comprehensive secretarial /administrative and clerical support to North Wales Community Service.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate English and Mathematical skills RSA Stage 2 or equivalent NVQ 3 in Administration/Information Technology

Desirable

• NVQ II Admin/customer care.

Experience

Essential

• Clerical/Secretarial experience Numeracy and cash handling Previous NHS experience WPAS and Welsh Clinical Portal References Job application Skills Clear, legible

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Clear, legible handwriting Good verbal and written communication skills Good organisational skills Able to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks Typing/Word processing Maintaining Confidentiality Good secretarial skills Good time management skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Able to use electronic information systems and word processing packages Knowledge of medical and dental terminology

Values

Essential

• Awareness of the importance of Confidentiality Able to work effectively in a team Self motivated and enthusiastic person Willingness to learn Flexible, reliable and adaptable Caring and considerate to others Ability to cope under pressure

Desirable

• Ability to learn, comprehend and work within Health Board's policies and procedures

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between clinics as and when necessary. Welsh speaking

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ty Nerys, Glan Clwyd Hospital

Ffordd Rhuddlan,

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Medical Staff.Multidisciplinary Teams (Community or Inpatient).Services Users and Carers.Health and Social Care teams.Third sector/voluntary agencies.Community groups and local authority provision.Other statutory agencies e.g. Police, Ministry of Justice etc.

Answering the main phones for the ward and dealing with enquiries.

Taking accurate messages and passing them on in a timely manner.

Uploading and recording information on RiO (Patient Electronic File).

Taking minutes of various meetings.

Inputting information on to Health Roster.

Ordering supplies, including non-stock orders.

And any other general administrative task.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NVQ3/QCF in administration or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Essential

Essential

• Excellent IT skills including Word, Excel, Internet

Essential

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Essential

Essential

• Demonstrates clear understanding of principles of confidentiality

Essential

Essential

• Experience of organising and maintaining a busy office

Essential

Essential

• Experience working in the NHS and managing patient information

Desirable

Desirable

• Shows understanding of mental health

Desirable

Desirable

• Experience of working in mental health services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bluebell Unit, Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the Income Team, assisting the Finance officers in providing support on all financial matters. To also assist in providing financial information as and when necessary which relate to Trust issues.

Working with the Corporate Accountant, the post holder will develop and produce information to support accurate and timely monthly Income position for for the Trust and to feed into the Trusts position for internal and external corporate reporting

The post does not have any direct supervisory responsibility, however the post holder would be expected to support the Finance Officers in training new staff in what is quite a technically demanding role.

The nature of the position requires that the post plays a role in the financial reporting of the Trust. High levels of IT skills are essential to deal with the wide range of systems used within the department

The nature of the post requires a high level of VDU usage. In addition, the monthly reporting cycle requires a high level of input for approximately 2 weeks out of every month, this can be extremely demanding at times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• AAT or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Possess a high degree of numeracy and accuracy and the ability to work with spreadsheets to provide high quality financial information
• Demonstrable ability to work with Microsoft Office particularly Excel, Access and Word.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to organize their own work and demonstrate initiative required to ensure that all tasks are completed.
• Good communication in order to work effectively, confidently liaising with staff within the department, Trust and other Trusts
• Demonstrates high level of commitment to personal and professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise where appropriate
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation/recovery potential and to ensure understanding of condition. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and gaining valid consent will be used with a wide variety of patients. Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident, e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, and fear. Patients may lack the capacity to consent to treatment
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. This may include case conferences, ward rounds, multidisciplinary discussions, and/or discharge planning. To provide teaching/training to other members of the multidisciplinary team
• To be responsible for a designated area of work, as agreed with the Band 7 Team Leader/Integrated Therapies Clinical Lead. To plan and organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time

We offer:

• Training and development opportunities
• Protected CPD time
• Generous annual leave: 27 days on appointment, 29 days after five years service, and 33 days after 10 years service
• NHS pension scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary Sacrifice car scheme
• Employee celebration - regular staff awards
• International peer support group and celebration events
• Neurodiversity support
• Health and Wellbeing Service, including counselling, physiotherapy, mental health, and menopause support etc.
• Career pathway development, supportive PDP to help you achieve your goals
• Social events
• Long service recognition
• Recruitment support
• Excellent maternity package

Please see the attached Job Description for more details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Please watch the following videos for an insight into our Integrated Therapies Department:

Landscape version:https://youtu.be/tklpzav7UrU

Portrait version:https://youtube.com/shorts/U4lwU9T1wKA?feature=share

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc or MSc)
• Current Health and Care Professions Council registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to physiotherapy practice
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate training in pelvic health physiotherapy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a physiotherapist within the NHS
• Experience managing an autonomous clinical caseload
• Experience assessing and treating patients with complex clinical presentations
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of acute inpatient physiotherapy practice
• Experience in pelvic health, women's health, or a closely related specialty
• Experience supervising students, assistants, or junior staff
• Experience delivering teaching, training or education to patients, students, or healthcare professionals
• Experience participating in clinical audit, quality improvement, or service development activities
• Experience contributing to service change or implementation projects

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work independently and use sound clinical reasoning
• Ability to communicate sensitively with patients regarding intimate and complex health conditions
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues across disciplines and organisations
• Ability to deliver training, supervision, and support to others
• Evidence-based approach to assessment and treatment planning
• Critical appraisal skills
• Demonstrates reflective practice and commitment to professional development
• Ability to contribute to service development and innovation

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and motivated to develop pelvic health services
• Empathetic and patient-centred approach
• Professional, approachable, and respectful
• Able to work flexibly and respond to changing service needs
• Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving skills
• Recognises limitations and seeks advice appropriately
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Demonstrates Trust Values and 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applicants who applied for a similar role in the team, recently advertised, need not apply.

Person Specification

Review of Application

Essential

• Review of application form - Experence and Qualifications

Desirable

• Quality of application

Review of application

Essential

• Review of application form - Skills

Review of application

Essential

• General application and interest in the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Child and Family Lifestyle Coach, youll be part of our valued 019 Children and Young Peoples Service, supporting families across Warwickshire.

You will work with children, young people and families to improve health and wellbeing through evidence-based interventions focused on healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral health.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Child and Family Lifestyle Coach to join our Warwickshire team.

In this rewarding role, you will engage with children, young people and families across North, South and Central Warwickshire to help them make positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. Using behaviour change techniques such as motivational interviewing, goal setting and confidence building, you will provide tailored support to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

You will work within family hubs, healthy child clinics, schools and community settings, delivering one-to-one and group interventions to families with children aged 019 years, and up to 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This role also includes supporting families identified through the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) and signposting them to relevant services and community resources.

• Undertake holistic assessments with children, young people and families to identify health and lifestyle needs.
• Develop personalised support plans focused on healthy eating, physical activity and wider wellbeing.
• Deliver one-to-one and group-based interventions in community settings.
• Support families with breastfeeding, responsive weaning and oral healthadvice.
• Use motivational interviewing and other behaviour change techniques to encourage sustainable change.
• Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes through regular follow-up.
• Signpost and refer families to local services and community resources.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
• Work collaboratively with Health Visitors, School Nurses, Family Hubs and partner agencies.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health or community development.
• Experience working with babies, children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing.
• Understanding of public health and health promotion principles.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
• Experience delivering interventions in community settings.
• A good understanding of health inequalities and barriers to lifestyle change.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent IT and record-keeping skills.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable:

• Breastfeeding knowledge.
• Trauma-informed practice training.
• Level 2 Stop Smoking qualification.
• Experience working in a 019 service, Family Hub or school nursing setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health improvement, public health or community development; experience working with babies, children, young people and families; knowledge of behaviour change techniques, including motivational interviewing; understanding of public health and health promotion principles; strong communication and group facilitation 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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Warwickshire

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Bank Healthcare Support Worker in a variety of wards / departments within the hospital setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

Continence Management

Nutrition & Hydration

Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs

Moving & Handling of patients to support independence

Infection Prevention and Control

Safeguarding of adults and children.

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Essential

• Always puts patients first, Customer service focus, Willing and able to take personal responsibility, Demonstrates passion for excellence, Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered, Takes pride in their work and their team, Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives, Respects, values and cares for others, Supports learning and development of self and others, Supports and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of six to twelve months continuous and recent employment as a Health Care Support Worker in a relevant care setting

Desirable

• NHS experience

Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: Effective communication, Required IT skills, Caring and Compassionate, Empathy and understanding, Ability to provide excellent patient centred care, Inclusivity, Excellent time management, Team worker, Ability to prioritise appropriately, Ability to advocate for others as required

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 English and Maths
• Care Certificate achieved in NHS or willing to complete within six months

Desirable

• Health and Social Care Level 3

Knowledge

Essential

• oTrust vision, values and behaviours and strategic objectives oUnderstanding of the role of the Bank Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of how the NHS works

Other requirements

Essential

• oAble to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy oTreat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect oAbility to travel between Trust sites oAbility to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work alongside the existing Sleep Specialist nurses, to provide a high level of

specialist knowledge to patients and other health care professionals.

To deliver both review telephone and face to face clinics of patients established on CPAP therapy

Trouble shooting problems with CPAP devices and equipment and arranging suitable follow up or delivery of equipment

Regular answering of queries from both patients with pre-exsisting OSA and pre-formal diagnosis.

Use advanced communication skills to enable clear understanding of sleep results and treatment options.

Understanding the mechanics of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and relevant equipment.

Understand remote monitoring (Airview) and when to adjust pressures and settings to ensure optimal patient treatment.

Ability to arrange patient initiated follow up (PIFU)

Ability to cross site cover if required (UHND/BAH/DMH

Measuring and recording observations: respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, pulse, blood pressure.

Monitoring patients on oxygen therapy and ensuring equipment is set correctly.

Completing documentation accurately.

Cleaning and restocking respiratory equipment (CPAP masks and equipment, nebulisers, peak-flow meters, oxygen tubing).

Reinforcing patient education given by nurses

Communicating changes in a patients condition promptly to the clinical team.

Providing reassurance and emotional support to patients with chronic breathing issues.

Following infection-control procedures, especially with airborne illnesses.

Good communication and empathy.

Ability to stay calm when patients are distressed or breathless.

Basic clinical skills and willingness to learn.

Attention to detail when recording observations.

Understanding of respiratory conditions (often taught on the job).

Venepuncture

Capillary blood gases

Administration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• ability to work independently
• IT literate
• Knowledge of Obstructive sleep apnoea

Desirable

• Working with patients with sleep apnoea and respiratory conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in hospital environment
• Evidence of continued professional
• development

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards foundation degree

Special Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks / National Guidance
• Driving Licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent interpersonal 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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bishop Auckland General Hospital

Cockton Hill Road

BISHOP AUCKLAND

County Durham

DL14 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Valid provider status in APLS and NLS
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Higher qualification
• APLS/NLS instructor status

Experience

Essential

• Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a paediatric role.
• Experience of working in a paediatric assessment unit in the NHS.
• 6 months experience working at tier 2 level in a level 2 neonatal unit (or above) in the NHS.
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Up to date Level 3 safeguarding training

Desirable

• Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
• Additional sub-speciality paediatric experience
• Management of teams
• Experience in NHS management
• MDT working

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of reflective practice.
• Good understanding of the secondary care 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).

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Main Street

Calow

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as a Bank Registered Nurse in a variety of wards / departments within the hospital setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, working alongside the multidisciplinary team, incorporating:

• Delivering high quality direct patient care.
• Following patient admission/transfer/discharge processes.
• Medication administration.
• Care planning and evaluation.
• Wound management.
• Accountable to nurse in charge of each shift and supporting junior colleagues.

See full job description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Adult Nurse Registration
• Evidence of post graduate continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• 12 months post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting in the UK

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication, Good IT/Computer skills Caring, compassionate and empathetic.

Other requirements

Essential

• Please confirm you are residing in the UK with a valid right to work document

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

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

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

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

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

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 4 October 2026.

The assessment process for this role may likely include a single interview assessment. Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 12 October 2026– subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in the field of IT technology, plus significant relevant experience.
• MBA / Management / Marketing masters or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of managing a multi million pound budget.
• Practical success in interpreting user data and feedback to design and implement channel shift strategies to move users from traditional to digital delivery channels.
• Proven ability to challenge and remove any unnecessary barriers to service delivery.
• Practical success in interpreting user data and feedback to design and implement channel shift strategies to move users from traditional to digital delivery channels
• Substantial experience in a senior marketing management role.
• Extensive project management/lead experience, coupled with a specialist understanding of project management techniques.
• Substantial experience of developing and implementing large-scale IT projects.
• Substantial experience of managing a multitude of projects concurrently.
• Demonstrable experience of implementing successful projects.
• Experience of managing in a strongly customer-orientated environment.
• Experience of developing and presenting business cases.
• Experience of dealing with conflict management.
• Extensive experience across all forms of marketing media.
• Experience of managing external agencies.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of change and risk management.
• Experience of managing a wide range of external stakeholders.
• Breadth of knowledge required across many concepts; HR, financial and managerial.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Capitol Way, Dodworth

Barnsley

United Kingdom

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
• Evidence of recent relevant further education E.g. NVQ level III in Healthcare or equivalent

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience working as a therapy assistant or health care assistant within the acute or community setting.

Desirable

• Experience working in Emergency Department or Acute Assessment/ Frailty Units.

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Across Sites

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Orthoptic qualification recognised for State Registration (Diploma or Degree
• State registration with the HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Recognised clinical teaching qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate post qualification experience
• Experience of assessment of patients with special educational needs
• Clinical audit experience
• Post graduate experience at a Junior level (Band 5 Orthoptist)

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision of students
• Experience in working single-handed

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess patients and develop a comprehensive care plan
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with a wide range of staff, patients and the public
• Ability to maintain clear & accurate patient records
• Well developed skills in working with children
• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills
• Team working skills and being able to work independently

Desirable

• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of extensive orthoptic knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure and self-motivated.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and manage time and resources

Desirable

• Awareness of own strengths and weaknesses

Other Requirements

Essential

• Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
• Role model our Trust values every day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

QE2 Hospital

Howlands

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description & person specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Consultative Committee Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - fully qualified; or qualified by experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• A further qualification in management or a Master's degree would be an advantage

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in finance including demonstrable financial management experience at a senior level.
• Experience of annual planning, budget setting cycles and cost improvement plans.
• Experience of presenting highly complex financial and non-financial information to non-financial colleagues including Senior Managers and Executives.
• Experience of analysing highly complex financial and activity information and evaluating the impact on business performance.
• Experience of completing financial appraisals for business cases and providing effective business partnering support to services.
• Extensive specialist knowledge of accounting standards and principles and the ability to interpret, apply and explain them in non-routine situations to senior managers and clinicians.
• Experience of leading, motivating, managing and developing team.

Desirable

• Strong understanding and experience of the NHS financial framework.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

18 Mole Business Park

Randalls Road

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants who are nearing completion of an IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology or Leadership and Management, or a relevant subject MSc are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Candidates who have not yet achieved the required qualification(s) will be appointed at Band 6 until completion.

• Interview Date: 23 October 2026
• 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week, including participation in Saturday rota (approximately one week in 6)
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

• The department of Cellular Pathology is made up of several sections (see organisational chart) and the post holder will assist in operational continuity and provide specialised advice within one of these sections.
• To contribute to the provision of an effective clinical Cellular Pathology service to the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, General Practitioners, other Trusts and other users of the service. This will involve assisting a line manager with operational continuity by supervising, organising and directing Biomedical Scientists (BMS), Healthcare Science Associate Practitioners (HCSAP) and Healthcare Science Assistants (HSA) and also imparting specialist knowledge in clinical and technical situations.
• To provide specialist scientific knowledge and to work as a member of the team to assess, plan and contribute to the provision of a specialised service.
• To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures are performed accurately and efficiently and results validated microscopically and judgement used in determining if further tests/procedures are necessary.
• To microscopically interpret tissue and/or fluid samples, select and dissect areas for diagnosis e.g. renal biopsies
• To ensure that the section conforms to all internally and externally defined quality standards, investigate non- compliances, instigate remedial action, and to report such events to the Deputy/Operational manager and/or Quality Manager as appropriate.
• There is a requirement for the post holder to rotate through all different sections in the department.
• To assist the Deputy/Operational Managers in maintaining the performance of laboratory equipment within the section.
• To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the Department Health and Safety Officer.

Applicants must meet the essential criteria in the job description. Informal enquiries are welcome.

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

• MSc in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent qualification e.g. HSD / level of knowledge
• BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience and knowledge in Cellular Pathology gained as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

• Training and Leadership experience through work based practice and/or course attendance
• Knowledge and experience of Laboratory Accreditation and governance e.g. UKAS ISO15189 and Human Tissue Authority (HTA)

Skills & Abilities

Desirable

• Keyboard and IT related skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

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)