Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder actively supports the District Nursing team by undertaking responsibility for a delegated caseload.

Undertakes the assessment, planning and evaluation of patients care needs.

Liaises with the District Nurse to ensure information sharing in relation to patient care / changes to care plan and the continuity of care and reviewing of complex care packages.

Mentoring, Teaching and Assessing.

Liaises with all health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

To promote the health and wellbeing within the family unit and community as a whole.

Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs as the named nurse.

Plan, assess and evaluate programmes of care according to changing health needs under the direction of the District Nurse

To support the team leader in the co-ordination of complex and continuing care packages.

Maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC.

Attend a multi-disciplinary case conference as the named nurse if appropriate.

To communicate and collaborate with other members of the PHCT, voluntary and statutory organisations to support individual patient care.

To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and potentially challenging situations.

To competently perform clinical skills related to the post.

To be professionally responsible for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the District Nurse.

To assess health needs at individual, practice and community level.

To undertake chronic disease management reviews using appropriate template.

To work without direct supervision.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered adult nurse
• Evidence of level 5/6 study

Desirable

• V100/V150 nurse prescriber
• Teaching and Assessing qualification

Right to Work / Relationships

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.
• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

Essential

• Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge.
• Venepuncture and immunisation.
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care
• Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting.
• Good verbal & written skills

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Experience of using Electronic Patient Records.
• Audit and research.
• Male & Female catheterisation.
• Supra pubic catheterisation.
• Tissue viability qualification.
• Leg Ulcer management qualification.
• IV Therapy
• Chronic disease management.
• Experience of working within palliative care.
• Management skills.
• Teaching & assessing skills

Physical Skills

Desirable

• IT literate and able to use standard office software and bespoke systems.

Physical Effort

Essential

• Good physical ability is required to undertake moving and handling tasks within patients homes, using appropriate equipment and adhering to safe moving and handling procedures.

Experience

Desirable

• Previous community experience
• Post-registration nursing experience

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Chaplefield Clinic

Wilsden Road

Widnes

Cheshire

WA8 7XS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the Clinic and Designated Provision (DP) services, supporting Team Leads with service planning, targets and development. They will deliver highly specialist assessment and intervention for children with a range of speech, language and communication needs, while providing expert clinical advice and support to colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Skills

• To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area

• To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes

• To produce detailed reports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding patients' needs and summarising proposed treatment plans.

• To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans. Annual reviews and individual education plans.

• To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients with communication difficulties

• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures

• To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences

• To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies

• To share information with carers and other professionals, observing data protection guidelines

• To contribute to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a patient focused approach to treatment. To represent at health panels where required

• To communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment, to patients, carers and other professionals

• To work closely with patients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree patient management

• To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist.

• To respond sensitivity at all times, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications

To oversee the clinic based service to children with SLCN driving innovation in line with best practice.

To monitor care pathways and service outcomes to ensure clinical effectiveness

• To demonstrate expert skills in motivating patients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process

• To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the context of the highly specialist clinical area

• To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, in line with trust policy

• To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and/or who may be under stress

• To employ excellent communication skills

• To apply expert strategies to facilitate and enhance the effectiveness of communication, both verbal, non-verbal and environmental

• To provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the patient's communication environment, including the communication skills of carers and other professionals within the patient's environment

• To provide supervision and specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working within highly specialist clinical area, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and therapy programmes as appropriate.

• To demonstrate independence in dealing with complex issues associated with caseload management

• To employ counselling skills with patients and carers with highly complex needs

• To discharge appropriately, agreeing a point of closure with the client/carer, and informing other professionals

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at a post graduate level in early language difficulties, Social Communication difficulties (ASD), speech disorders, dysfluency, selective mutism.
• In-depth experience within preschool/ clinic service area
• Experience of managing large caseloads, prioritisation, planning workloads
• Experience of monitoring service outcomes
• Experience of supporting / mentoring less experienced staff
• Experience of managing/supporting Speech and Language Therapy assistants

Desirable

• Experience assessing social communication skills and contributing to a neurodevelopmental pathway assessment for ASD diagnosis.
• Experience working in specialist provision / school setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and National Curriculum
• Knowledge of relevant NICE guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• IT skills
• Evidence of CPD

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or
• Equivalent
• Health Care Professions Council registration.
• RCSLT Licence to Practice
• Evidence of additional training / continuing professional development around specialist area

Desirable

• Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Knowledge of a range of AAC including both electronic and paper-based

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across North Cheshire and Mersey Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Health Services at Wolves

Winwick Road

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 7NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose: To provide dental care for priority groups in a variety of settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide a wide range of primary dental care for patients including children, people with disabilities, older people and those referred by general dental practitioners.

Adhere to department and professional standards/protocols without direct supervision. Comment on department policies and propose changes to departmental working practices or procedures as necessary.

Keep full and contemporaneous dental records of treatment carried out.

Access communication from the Trust and from the department via e-mail.

Complete FP17 forms for patients and determine which band the course of treatment falls into.

Organise the collection of patient charges and report any bad debtors to the Head of Dental services.

Provide dental care in the domiciliary setting for patients who are housebound.

Provide dental care in hospital under general anaesthesia for patients who cannot have their treatment provided in the clinic.

Support the Clinical Director to maintain health and safety and security within the department, reporting risks and taking appropriate action as required.

Participate in audit and peer review as required.

The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the framework of the post.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent.
• Full registration with General Dental Council.
• Performer number

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to provide a wide range of dental care to a high standard.
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Basic I.T. skills
• Knowledge of professional standards.
• Ability to work as a member of a large team.
• Ability to use electronic dental patient records system.
• Knowledge of FP17s, treatment banding and patient charges.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Experience

Essential

• Experience to post VT level.
• Providing dental care for children.
• Providing dental care to special care patients

Desirable

• Treatment under general anaesthesia
• Undertaking dental care in the domiciliary setting.
• Treatment with inhalation sedation

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Hallwood Health Centre

Hospital Way

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 2UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role summary

To undertake high level assessments of patients within their own homes with acute/unstable conditions who are referred to the Urgent Community Response Service as an alternative to hospital admission.

To provide urgent therapeutic intervention for adults within their own home in the Warrington area.

To actively participate and contribute to multidisciplinary team working, also liaising with other professional agencies to promote and plan personalised care.

Main tasks and responsibilities

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Clinical

To undertake comprehensive and holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients including those with diverse presentations, multiple pathologies and complex needs, in a variety of community settings.

Based on assessment to provide urgent therapeutic intervention and signpost as appropriate to services for long term review and intervention.

To utilise advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills.

Based on the outcomes of comprehensive assessment, formulate and implement timely person centred discharge.

To modify treatment skills as appropriate to the service users environment.

To assess and treat patients in their own environment, without prejudice and in conditions hazardous to health with the potential to cause harm.

To provide planned and spontaneous advice to patients, informal and formal carers, relatives, junior staff and fellow professionals promoting understanding of the aims of Physiotherapy and ensuring a consistent approach to patient care.

To work autonomously within scope of practice and to consult more experienced team members as necessary.

To communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, colleagues and junior staff, assistants etc.

To deal with distressing and/or emotional situations with tact and sensitivity.

To implement best practice based on evidence and clinical knowledge.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To facilitate management of manual handling risks in accordance with the trusts policy.

To be responsible for maintaining and managing accurate and comprehensive intervention records in line with professional and local standards.

Clinical Management

To accept clinical responsibility for the prioritisation of patients requiring urgent assessments.

To communicate with a wide range of professionals both within the Trust, and in external agencies including primary care, the acute trust, social care, voluntary organisations etc.

To engage patients in the consent process to facilitate informed compliance with physiotherapy interventions.

To attend relevant clinical meetings as appropriate.

To provide training to members of the team and students as required.

To supervise less experienced staff, students and assistants and delegate specific responsibilities where applicable.

To provide accurate statistical information in line with local standards and the professional body.

To participate in clinical audit relevant to the post.

To adhere to the Trust lone worker policy at all times.

To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures and be involved in reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional Development

To work to the standards of professional practice as described by professional body and the HCPC.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuing Professional Development activities as identified by the HCPC.

To continually evaluate clinical practice and modify approach in line with team and organisational objectives.

To prepare for and actively participate in the Performance Development process both of yourself and others.

To update clinical knowledge and skills and evidence based practice as identified through the PDR process utilising appropriate learning opportunities.

To be actively involved in improvements to service delivery and quality initiatives.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust and work in a variety of community settings
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Broad based clinical knowledge, skills and experience
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning relevant to clinical area
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of inter-agency work
• Ability to work independently and request assistance as necessary
• Computer literate
• Evidence of compliance with clinical governance and ability to apply evidence base to practice

Desirable

• Ability to make and maintain accurate clinical judgement under pressure
• Experience of taking clinical observations and NEWS scores
• Proactive in the development of services to meet changing needs of patients
• Experience to pass on skills and/or knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
• IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience in a variety of settings
• Demonstrable experience of work in a community setting and/or acute setting
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload and delegation of responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in an intermediate care service
• Experience of working in an integrated service
• Experience of supervising students and assistants

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• Member of Professional Body

Desirable

• Post-graduate study in relevant speciality

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

1 Times Square

Warrington

Cheshire

WA1 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

• To provide administrative and clerical support to the community clinics and associated health professionals;
• To provide a customer focused service to the users of the clinics;
• To provide relief cover at other locations as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To act as first point of contact for all client enquiries, responding to telephone and face to face enquiries in an efficient, tactful and professional manner, redirecting calls, taking action as appropriate. Liaising with internal services and partner agencies when necessary as directed.
• To carry out general reception duties where required maintaining a neat and tidy reception environment;

• The maintenance of the patient booking system in the reception function to include the preparation and arrangement of appointments including inputting of referrals ensuring all clerical work resulting is dealt with in a timely manner;

• To display and ensure availability of information sources at reception with an adequate and attractive display of front desk poster and leaflet materials to include distribution and collation of all patient surveys;
• To deal with all internal/external mail and redistribution to relevant department;
• To sell items as required. (i.e. dressings, theraband, vitamins, prescriptions, etc)
• To accept deliveries and ensure these are dealt with promptly;
• To ensure vaccine deliveries are stored in accordance with the Immunisation policy where appropriate;

• To maintain an effective photocopying, filing and archiving system including records management in line with Trust policy;
• To provide relief cover at other locations as required by Management to include the assistance with the School Health Immunisation Programme;
• To copy type/audio type medical reports and general correspondence as required;
• To report any faults, defects or building defects to the CAFM Helpdesk;
• To maintain appropriate levels of stationery stock; to place requisitions onto the Purchase Ordering system;
• To book clinic and meeting rooms within the premises and keep room availability updated as appropriate;
• To update and maintain clinical diaries as requested;
• To undertake delegated duties commensurate with the banding;
• Where required with the Service to assist in the collation of records packs as directed;
• To attend local service meetings as and when directed by Line Manager;

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft packages.
• Motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good organiser of self and workload.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with sensitive information.

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths and English or Key Skills equivalent qualification/ or a standard level of education
• RSA Level II in typing / equivalent qualification/experience
• ECDL or equivalent./IT knowledge

Desirable

• Audio typing qualification.
• NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with people at all levels.
• Flexibility to be able to use filing systems bending and stretching required taking into account any reasonable adjustments that could be made.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a customer facing environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinic/ office environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Orford Jubilee Hub

Jubilee Way, Orford

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To assist the Community Nursing Team in the provision of nursing care and support to patients and families in the community setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To work as part of an integrated Community Nursing Service in providing specific care to a patient in the community setting as written in the care plan.

To provide personal care and support to palliative patients in their own homes.

To work alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously.

To be responsible for the ordering of clinical supplies and stationery for the Community Nursing Team.

To work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines within the trust.

To respect confidential information during the course of your work and refrain from discussing such information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the Order of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.

Clinical

To monitor skin integrity of patients at risk of pressure ulcers formation and provide basic preventative information.

To provide full personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life.

To provide health screening for household patients e.g. Monitoring of blood glucose levels, phlebotomy, blood pressure recording and urine testing.

To provide clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses, following training and assessment of competencies e.g. administration of insulin, basic wound care and bladder irrigation.

To check equipment on a regular basis and ensure it is safe to use.

To attend mandatory training in accordance with the Trust Policy.

To identify areas for development within a Personal Development Plan in collaboration with District Nurse coordinator/District Nursing Sister.

To report any Health and Safety or Infection Control issues.

To assist in clinical practice as expected up to NVQ Level III or equivalent.

Please see attached full Job Description with Person Specification.

Person Specification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C/level 9- 4 in Maths and English or Equivalent or Willingness to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications in Maths and English
• NVQ Level III in Healthcare/equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Care certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Wound care and pressure ulcer knowledge/experience
• Ability to provide personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life
• Ability to undertake clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses
• Ability to work well within a team
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.

Desirable

• IT skills
• Use of SystmOne/EMIS

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Community healthcare experience

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for 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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

West District Nursing Service

Bath Street Health & Wellbeing Centre, Legh Street

Warrington

WA1 1UG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Team Leader will be responsible for the management and leadership of three teams within childrens specialist services including the Community Paediatric Service, the Neurodevelopmental Pathway (NDP) and the Neurodevelopmental Nursing Teams across the Borough of Warrington. The purpose of this role is to ensure effective, efficient, timely delivery of high-quality clinical services.

The post holder will be one of a number of Team Leaders in childrens services across Bridgewater, who report to the Operational Manager and will be based at the child development centre in Warrington.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial/Leadership:

To support staff to deliver high quality services that focus on meeting quality outcomes for service users and that adhere to national and professional guidance.

Support the team to approach each case as an individual, to listen, understand and support the service user through their access to the service, involving them and their family as much as possible in all decisions about their care.

The role includes undertaking clinical work for a minimum 20% of their time undertaking highly complex clinical assessments and developing plans of care.

Ensure there is high quality supportive written information available to share with the child/young person and their families to help service users to understand the clinical decisions made, and their role in managing their own and/or their childs care.

Understand and manage the clinical risks and needs of the varied client groups who access the service.

To understand and deliver to the commissioning priorities in the localities covered by your teams services.

Plan the delivery of inclusive services, removing any barriers to equal outcomes for all our service users.

Oversee the management of the service area, ensuring appropriate referral pathways across teams are cohesive and interface to ensure smooth transition of clients between teams.

Ensure there is a mechanism for Clinical Supervision within the team to provide support to the team and to ensure maintenance of consistent clinical decision making and practice.

Ensure expectations of the service are managed by staff and understood by our service users.

To build a customer focused team to actively collect and analyse service user feedback and use it to improve service quality.

To support staff to appropriately advocate for children and families, sharing their experiences to inform service improvement.

To build relationships with other Bridgewater Team Leaders / services and partner providers across local Childrens Services network, including local parent/carer groups

Identify ways of communicating effectively on difficult, complex, and sensitive issues, supporting others to communicate, and updating and maintaining records and reports.

Support staff to manage their workload and to achieve a work life balance which is consistent with maintaining good physical and mental health in the workplace, with reference to Trust policies.

Support staff where health issues or life events impact on their ability to work, in line with Bridgewater Human Resources policies.

To support and cover for other team leaders ensuring there is a continuity of support for staff and service users at all times.

Devise and update a workforce plan to ensure correct posts and staffing for service delivery in the specified clinical area/s, working with the Operational Manager to match capacity with demand.

To ensure all aspects of organisational policies are implemented including recruitment policy and process, induction of new staff into the service, clinical supervision, personal development processes and exit interviews.

Manage the budget relating to the team in conjunction with Operational Manager

Follow procedure for managing risks and incidents and action, accordingly, sharing lessons learned.

Manage capacity and workload for the team, allocating workload equitably.

Effectively implement the attendance management policy

To contribute to performance management by collection and evaluation of data and quality analysis for the team.

To be accountable for timely reporting for areas including client data, annual leave, expenses, study leave

To monitor and report to Operational Manager any general HR issues discussing and taking action as appropriate.

Manage complaints and incidents within the service, implementing action plans as required.

Manage performance issues with staff such as capability, poor performance, grievances, discipline and sickness absence, ensuring proactive approaches in line with organisational policy and with support of Operational Manager

Respond to additional requests for information in your area of responsibility eg Freedom of Information requests, CQC reporting.

Maintain and implement business continuity plans as required.

Ensure effective use of physical and financial resources including the ordering of supplies and equipment.

To ensure, as far as possible, that the working environment is safe, and staff adhere to lone working policy.

To provide leadership and support by promoting professional development and encouraging clinical supervision

Contribute to the development of organisational policy and practice.

Understand the service delivery issues for the professional groups within the team.

Keep abreast of the changing NHS and local borough contexts.

Link with Team Leads, Specialists and staff from other Bridgewater Boroughs to align practice where possible.

Share quality improvement ideas from your team, linking in with other Team Leads, Clinical Lead and Operational Manager.

Contribute to the development of bids for tenders relevant to the service, collating and sharing relevant information and evidence from the team. Work with the bid team to develop service models for which the benefits and supporting evidence are clear.

Encourage areas for improvement in clinical practice based on evidence or clinical guidelines, taking into context the available resource.

In collaboration with clinical specialists take a lead role in the evaluation of clinical practice to identify and implement change to continuously improve the standards of clinical care

To work in partnership with other agencies to develop integrated strategies and enable integrated service delivery.

Maintain your own knowledge about developments within your professional group, linking in with professional peers across the organisation and taking advantage of regional and national events, programmes, training courses.

Represent the organisation where representation is needed along with Operational Manager

Ensure you and all staff maintain competence and fitness to practice, are registered with appropriate governing bodies and take action where standards are not met, or registrations not maintained.

Ensure student placements are provided and assessed according to regional agreements and requirements.

To access peer support opportunities with other team leads for joint problem solving.

To support improvement by means of PPD, audit activity and peer review.

Maintain an understanding of the skills and competencies within the group and maintain a Training Needs Analysis for the team.

Monitor and report compliance with statutory and mandatory training for the team.

Adhere to the PPD policy guidelines and timeframes for yourself and others.

To ensure the team develop strong partnerships with the other providers of health, education, and social care and/or external organisations, developing integrated working arrangements which maximise the achievement of the agreed outcomes for the child, young person, and family.

To act within your competence and limits of authority. This involves developing effective relationships and communication channels with the leadership team, escalating any concerns quickly for support and resolution.

To allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility.

Person Specification

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
• Ability to work flexibly across the Bridgewater footprint

Sponsorship

Essential

• Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of professional provision to children and young people.
• In depth knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding children, SEN procedures and other legal frameworks.
• Leadership skills
• Ability to achieve objectives in an inclusive and collaborative manner.
• Governance and risk management skills
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and problem solve.
• Negotiation skills.
• Basis IT skills to utilise Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Workforce planning skills

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Health Professional qualification, either a Registered Nurse or a Speech and Language therapist
• Registered member of relevant professional body
• Successful completion of postgraduate specialist clinical short courses up to Masters degree equivalent.
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience of delivering clinical services at high level
• Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
• Evidence of successful completion of management short courses or training.

Desirable

• Management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant professional post qualification clinical experience working with children and young people, with in this field and evidence of reflective practice and application of learning
• Experience of performance management
• Significant experience contributing to integrated, multi-professional and multi-agency child development processes and pathways.
• Experience of effectively engaging with children and families as service users.
• Experience of contributing to policy, planning and service redesign to improve quality and efficiency.
• Experience of actively participating in safeguarding children processes and advising clinical staff how to act on concerns regarding the welfare of a child

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with Human Resources issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management, sickness, annual leave.
• Experience of working with children and young people with learning, developmental, and/or neurodiverse conditions/disabilities.

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Warrington Child Health Unit

Sandy Lane

Warrington

WA2 9HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

• To provide reception & administrative support to HQ and corporate services and associated health professionals;
• To provide a customer focused service to the users of the building;

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To act as first point of contact for all client enquiries, responding to telephone and face to face enquiries in an efficient, tactful and professional manner, redirecting calls, taking action as appropriate. Liaising with internal services and partner agencies when necessary as directed.
• To manage generic email addresses and action/re-direct email correspondence as appropriate.
• To carry out general reception duties where required maintaining a neat and tidy reception environment;
• To access the patient booking system to include arriving patients and booking routine follow up appintments.

• The maintenance of the fob access system to include fob distribution and audit record keeping;
• Maintain signing in attendance sheets and where apppropiate maintain car parking registration details of all staff.

• To display and ensure availability of information sources at reception with an adequate and attractive display of front desk poster and leaflet materials;
• To deal with all internal/external mail and redistribution to relevant department;
• To accept deliveries and ensure these are dealt with promptly;

• To maintain an effective photocopying, scanning, filing and archiving system including records management in line with Trust policy;
• To provide relief cover at other locations as required by Management
• To report any faults, defects or building defects to the CAFM Helpdesk;
• To maintain appropriate levels of stationery stock; to place requisitions onto the Purchase Ordering system;
• To book meeting rooms within the premises and keep room availability updated as appropriate;
• To update and maintain corporate diaries as requested;
• To undertake delegated duties commensurate with the banding;
• To attend local team meetings as and when directed by Line Manager;

Please find attached Full Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths and English or Key Skills equivalent qualification/ or a standard level of education
• RSA Level II in typing / equivalent qualification or experience
• ECDL or equivalent./IT knowledge

Desirable

• Audio typing qualification.
• NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a customer facing environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinic/ office environment.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, with people at all levels.
• Flexibility to be able to use filing systems bending and stretching required taking into account any reasonable adjustments that could be made.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft packages.
• Motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good organiser of self and workload.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with sensitive information.

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Independent Living Centre

Collier Street

Runcorn

Cheshire

WA7 1HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

• To provide administrative and clerical support to the community clinics and associated health professionals;
• To provide a customer focused service to the users of the clinics;
• To provide relief cover at other locations as requested.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To act as first point of contact for all client enquiries, responding to telephone and face to face enquiries in an efficient, tactful and professional manner, redirecting calls, taking action as appropriate. Liaising with internal services and partner agencies when necessary as directed.
• To carry out general reception duties where required maintaining a neat and tidy reception environment;

• The maintenance of the patient booking system in the reception function to include the preparation and arrangement of appointments including inputting of referrals ensuring all clerical work resulting is dealt with in a timely manner;

• To display and ensure availability of information sources at reception with an adequate and attractive display of front desk poster and leaflet materials to include distribution and collation of all patient surveys;
• To deal with all internal/external mail and redistribution to relevant department;
• To sell items as required. (i.e. dressings, theraband, vitamins, prescriptions, etc)
• To accept deliveries and ensure these are dealt with promptly;
• To ensure vaccine deliveries are stored in accordance with the Immunisation policy where appropriate;

• To maintain an effective photocopying, filing and archiving system including records management in line with Trust policy;
• To provide relief cover at other locations as required by Management to include the assistance with the School Health Immunisation Programme;
• To copy type/audio type medical reports and general correspondence as required;
• To report any faults, defects or building defects to the CAFM Helpdesk;
• To maintain appropriate levels of stationery stock; to place requisitions onto the Purchase Ordering system;
• To book clinic and meeting rooms within the premises and keep room availability updated as appropriate;
• To update and maintain clinical diaries as requested;
• To undertake delegated duties commensurate with the banding;
• Where required with the Service to assist in the collation of records packs as directed;
• To attend local service meetings as and when directed by Line Manager;

Person Specification

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft packages.
• Motivated and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Good organiser of self and workload.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with sensitive information.

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths and English or Key Skills equivalent qualification/ or a standard level of education
• RSA Level II in typing / equivalent qualification/experience
• ECDL or equivalent./IT knowledge

Desirable

• Audio typing qualification.
• NVQ 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a customer facing environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinic/ office environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Chapelfields Clinic

Wilsden Road

Widnes

Cheshire

WA8 7XS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

1. To provide a wide range of nursing care as determined by service requirements and delegated by a registered practitioner at the level required of a Nurse Associate. All concerns and queries would be escalated to the Registered Nurse on duty who will provide advice and guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

Communication & Relationships

1. Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.

1. Demonstrate inter-personal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust and liaising with patients, staff and visitors at all times.

1. Contribute to team success and challenge constructively to promote service improvements.

1. Communicate with individuals, carers, family and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.

1. Report to appropriate registered care professionals information received from individuals, carers and team members to ensure the best possible care and to continue to promote multi-disciplinary working/partnership working.

1. Support individuals, their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life changing diagnoses.

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered Nurse (or other registered professional dependent on the setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.

1. Be responsible and accountable for own practice, working within limits of competence and within professional boundaries while raising concerns to a registered care professional or appropriate person as and when required.

1. Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency which promotes excellent patient care and continued partnership working.

1. Where appropriate work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals plan of care, within designated parameters of practice of the Nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed while providing feedback on progress against the care plan.

1. Maintain understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care.

1. Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care and promoting health and independence i.e. Making Every Contact Count.

1. Manage and monitor the condition and health needs of individuals within their care following administration of medication, and to escalate as necessary.

1. Undertake tasks that are relevant to the speciality including cannulation, venepuncture, including administration of medication as per trust policy.

1. Perform and record clinical observation including blood pressures, temperature, respirations, pulse, peak and oximetry measurements and any additional requirements within speciality and competence.

1. Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake to identify signs of dehydration or fluid retention and escalate as necessary.

1. Use contemporary assessment tools e.g. Waterlow and nutritional assessments.

1. Assist with feeding and drinking and support the delivery of artificial nutrition and hydration using oral and enteral routes as set out by Dietician and/or SLT Team.

1. Measure and interpret blood glucose levels, recognise emergency situations, administer basic physical first aid, including BLS and observe and monitor comfort, pain levels, rest and sleep patterns.

1. Use appropriate positioning and pressure relieving techniques, and pressure relieving / manual handling equipment.

1. Monitor wounds and undertake wound care using appropriate evidence-based techniques, use aseptic non-touch techniques, care for, manage and insert catheters for all genders including all associated documentation.

1. Review preferences and care priorities of the dying person and their family and carers, and ensure changes are communicated as appropriate, providing care for the deceased person and the bereaved respecting cultural requirements and protocols.

1. Manage and monitor effectiveness of symptom relief medication, seeking the advice of a trained member of staff when required.

1. Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional, and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and carers.

1. Assist the Registered Nurse with complex care as deemed appropriate.

1. Maintain an understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities.

1. Ensure that privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.

1. Ensure that all precautions are taken to safeguard patients property and valuables.

1. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.

1. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.

1. Demonstrate a good understanding of the Mental Capacity act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from Registered Nurse or other registered professional as required.

1. Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.

1. Deliver effective care following plans determined by the registered nurse or other registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plan.

1. Assessment and Judgement Skills

1. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other care professionals as appropriate.

1. Report back and share information with the Registered Nurse on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.

1. Assist in the assessment of and management of risk across the environment where care is being administered.

1. Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing using analysis of a range of possible factors.

1. Information and Systems

1. Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principles of confidentiality at all times, using Trust documentation or electronic records to record the outcome of assessment and evaluation of care.
2. Report any accidents or incidents and raise concerns as per organisational policy using the appropriate systems such as Ulysses to ensure that all incidents are dealt with accordingly.

1. Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered, adhering to local and national guidance.

1. Ensure ability to manage electronic record systems taking cognizance of need to protect access (ID, passwords, swipe cards).

1. Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.

1. Use Information Technology equipment including PCs, IPads & other such equipment on a regular basis.

1. Service Development

1. Support, supervise, teach (where appropriate) and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, student nurses, healthcare support workers and new staff members, promoting reflection and proving constructive feedback.
2. Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas of innovation.
3. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.
4. Plan and manage competing demands of job role, continuous professional development and work-related activities.

Personal Responsibility

• Exercise personal responsibility and work independently within defined parameters of practice, taking the initiative in a variety of situations and performing a range of clinical and care skills consistent with the role, responsibilities and professional values of a Nursing associate.
• Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.

Human Resources

• Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff to ensure consistent ways of working and best patient care.
• Support development of less experienced staff and students to support their ongoing development requirements relevant to the role of ANP.

Personal Duty of Care

• Exercise personal duty of care in the safe use and storage of equipment.
• Be environmentally aware and prudent in use of resources and energy.

Please see attached Full Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate
• Successful attainment of the Level 5 Foundation Degree equivalent component

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Able to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
• Understanding of evidence-based practice
• Able to evaluate, act upon & report appropriately a range of clinical values when recording patients vital signs
• Evidence of involvement in supporting & developing less experienced staff
• Able to provide portfolio of learning in relation to knowledge & experience acquired whilst completing Nursing Associate trainee

Desirable

• Previous community experience

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise workload according to patient need
• Evidence of IT skills, including use of PC, IPads & other associated IT equipment
• Able to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
• Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge.
• Male & Female catheterisation.
• Venepuncture and immunisation.
• Able to communicate sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
• Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care.
• Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting.
• Good verbal & written skills.

Desirable

• Leg Ulcer management qualification.
• Supra pubic catheterisation.

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Orford Jubilee Park Health Centre

Jubilee Way

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions within the Community Neurosciences Team. The post holder will manage a delegated caseload under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists, developing specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation whilst delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions across community, clinic and home-based settings throughout Warrington and Halton. The role requires autonomous practice and lone working, active participation in multidisciplinary assessment, treatment planning and team meetings, and collaborative working with patients, carers and partner agencies to maximise functional independence, optimise participation and improve quality of life for people living with a range of neurological conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The post holder will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions, contributing to multidisciplinary service delivery and supporting patients to maximise independence, participation and quality of life within community, clinic and home-based settings. Working under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists, the post holder will develop specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation whilst managing a delegated caseload and delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To undertake holistic occupational therapy assessments for adults with neurological conditions, including those with multiple and complex health needs, considering physical, cognitive, functional, occupational, psychosocial and environmental factors.
• To work collaboratively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify meaningful, person-centred rehabilitation goals.
• To plan, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to maximise functional independence, participation, safety and quality of life.
• To monitor and evaluate patient response to intervention, adapting treatment plans using clinical reasoning and appropriate outcome measures.
• To develop and apply knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments, occupational therapy models and outcome measures, using supervision and support from senior Occupational Therapists to develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• To contribute an occupational therapy perspective to multidisciplinary assessments, treatment planning, goal setting, clinical reviews and case discussions, developing confidence and competence through supervision from senior Occupational Therapists.
• To identify, assess and manage clinical and environmental risks, including therapeutic risk-taking where appropriate, documenting decisions and rationale in accordance with professional standards and Trust policies.
• To prioritise occupational therapy referrals and manage a delegated caseload according to clinical need, risk, service priorities and available capacity, with support and supervision from Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists.
• To recognise the limits of personal knowledge, skills and competence and seek advice, support or escalation from a senior Occupational Therapist when required.
• To delegate appropriate rehabilitation programmes and activities to therapy assistants and other support staff, providing clear instructions and monitoring progress and outcomes.
• To contribute to discharge, transfer and ongoing care planning in collaboration with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies.
• To work autonomously and as a lone practitioner across community, clinic and home-based settings in Warrington and Halton, in accordance with Trust lone-working, risk-management and health and safety procedures.

Communication and Partnership Working

• To establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, adapting communication methods to meet individual physical, cognitive, emotional, sensory, language and communication needs.
• To communicate occupational therapy assessment findings, treatment plans, goals, progress and recommendations clearly and effectively to patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To support patients to make informed choices regarding their care, obtaining and recording valid consent in accordance with Trust policy and relevant legislation.
• To provide clear information regarding neurological conditions, rehabilitation programmes, self-management strategies and expected outcomes.
• To use encouragement, negotiation and motivational approaches to support patient engagement in rehabilitation, particularly where participation may be affected by fatigue, cognitive impairment, pain, anxiety, low mood or adjustment to long-term disability.
• To contribute an occupational therapy perspective to multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, goal-setting discussions and discharge planning.
• To liaise effectively with hospital services, primary care, social care, care providers, voluntary organisations and other agencies to support coordinated care and continuity across pathways.
• To communicate complex or sensitive information professionally and appropriately, seeking support from senior Occupational Therapists where required.
• To provide advice, education and support to patients, carers, colleagues and partner agencies regarding occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, equipment, environmental adaptation and promotion of independence.
• To maintain effective professional relationships with patients, carers, multidisciplinary colleagues and external stakeholders.

Professional Development

• To maintain Health and Care Professions Council registration and practise in accordance with relevant professional standards, codes of conduct, Trust policies and legislation.
• To apply evidence-based occupational therapy practice and relevant national and local clinical guidance.
• To participate in regular clinical and professional supervision with Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists.
• To develop specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation through supervised clinical practice, reflective learning, continuing professional development and participation in service-based training opportunities.
• To participate in the Trust appraisal process and preceptorship programme where applicable.
• To take responsibility for identifying personal learning and development needs and agreeing appropriate objectives through supervision and appraisal.
• To maintain an up-to-date continuing professional development portfolio and use reflection, feedback and learning opportunities to develop clinical practice.
• To participate in statutory, mandatory and role-specific training required by the Trust.
• To participate in the Community Neurosciences Team's continuing professional development and in-service training programme.
• To continually review and evaluate personal clinical practice, modifying approaches in line with evidence, patient need, service objectives and organisational requirements.
• To contribute to a culture of professional learning by sharing relevant knowledge, evidence and learning with colleagues.

Education and Training

• To provide advice and education to patients, carers and relevant professionals regarding occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, self-management and promotion of independence, seeking support from senior Occupational Therapists where required.
• To share relevant knowledge, skills and learning with colleagues through formal and informal learning opportunities.
• To contribute to induction and learning opportunities for therapy assistants, occupational therapy students and other colleagues within the limits of competence and with senior support.
• To support practice-based learning and student placements where appropriate and following relevant preparation.
• To participate in peer learning, case discussion, reflective practice and multidisciplinary education activities.

Please see attached Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently and safely across Warrington and Halton to meet the requirements of the role.
• Ability to work autonomously within community settings, including lone working in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.

Desirable

• Access to transport suitable for undertaking the requirements of the role.

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting students, therapy assistants or other learners.

Experience

Essential

• Experience gained through undergraduate placements across a range of clinical settings and patient groups.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Experience of assessment, treatment planning and goal setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions, stroke or acquired brain injury.
• Experience of community-based rehabilitation.
• Experience of facilitating group interventions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Post-registration professional development.
• Demonstrable interest in neurological rehabilitation and community-based practice.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the occupational therapy process and evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches.
• Understanding of rehabilitation principles and promotion of functional independence.
• Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and management.
• Ability to work under supervision, recognise limitations and respond appropriately to feedback.
• IT skills appropriate to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation pathways and interventions.
• Awareness of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and relevant health and social care legislation.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)

Address

Warrington Community Neurosciences Team

First Floor, Orford Jubilee Hub

Jubilee Way, Orford

Warrington

Cheshire

WA2 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

To assist the Community Nursing Team in the provision of nursing care and support to patients and families in the community setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To work as part of an integrated Community Nursing Service in providing specific care to a patient in the community setting as written in the care plan.

To provide personal care and support to palliative patients in their own homes.

To work alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously.

To be responsible for the ordering of clinical supplies and stationery for the Community Nursing Team.

To work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines within the trust.

To respect confidential information during the course of your work and refrain from discussing such information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the Order of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.

Clinical

To monitor skin integrity of patients at risk of pressure ulcers formation and provide basic preventative information.

To provide full personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life.

To provide health screening for household patients e.g. Monitoring of blood glucose levels, phlebotomy, blood pressure recording and urine testing.

To provide clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses, following training and assessment of competencies e.g. administration of insulin, basic wound care and bladder irrigation.

To check equipment on a regular basis and ensure it is safe to use.

To attend mandatory training in accordance with the Trust Policy.

To identify areas for development within a Personal Development Plan in collaboration with District Nurse coordinator/District Nursing Sister.

To report any Health and Safety or Infection Control issues.

To assist in clinical practice as expected up to NVQ Level III or equivalent.

Please see Full Job Description attached.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Wound care and pressure ulcer knowledge/experience
• Ability to provide personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life
• Ability to undertake clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses
• Ability to work well within a team
• Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise.

Desirable

• IT skills
• Use of SystmOne/EMIS

Right to Work

Essential

• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
• If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
• Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.

Relationships

Essential

• If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C/level 9- 4 in Maths and English or Equivalent or Willingness to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications in Maths and English
• NVQ Level III in Healthcare/equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Community healthcare experience

Job Specific Requirements

Essential

• The ability to travel independently across the Trust
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs