Job description

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Silverwood - New mental health inpatient service : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (sabp.nhs.uk)

For a full breakdown of the Job Role and Responsibilities please find the Job Description attached to this job listing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or at least 3 years' experience within health care role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within adult 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.

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Silverwood

St Peter's Hospital, Holloway Hill Lyne

Chertsey

KT16 0AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide high quality and evidence -based occupational therapy assessment, formulation, intervention and consultation to people with complex needs who access services and their carers/supporters/family members, in line with occupational therapy and service pathways.

• To communicate effectively with a range of clinicians, managers, directors, associate directors, people who access services, carers/supporters/family members, stakeholders, and agencies.

• To provide compassionate and effective leaderships to junior staff including support staff.

• To strengthen and actively contribute to the overall leadership of the service.

• To support the team managers and clinical leads in the development and delivery of effective services.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy professional qualification
• Driving license suitable for driving in the UK and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Additional academic clinical qualification relevant to area of work
• Leadership training or relevant leadership experience
• Clinical supervision training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive and relevant post qualification experience with people who have complex mental health needs
• Experience of leading clinical practice service development or project work
• Highly specialist knowledge of relevant occupational therapy assessment and treatment models
• Experience of providing supervision

Desirable

• Experience of representing occupational therapy within a service and Trust

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bramdean

Worple Road

Staines Upon Thames

TW18 1ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description document attached for more information on the responsibilities and requirements for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification OR Degree qualification in health related subject ie Social Work / Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years in Substance Misuse / Mental Health.
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of working with OST clients and managing prescriptions
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Ability to provide Clinical Supervision as advised by Team Manager

Other

Essential

• Driving Licence (and able to drive in the UK)

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

Laurel House, Farnham Road Hospital

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title:

Operations Lead - NENC Primary Care Collaborative

Hosted by:

Hartlepool & Stockton Health GP Federation

Reports to:

Co-Chair, NENC Primary Care Collaborative Board

Location:

Stockton-on-Tees office base. Some travel across the North East and North Cumbria will be required. Some home working is possible.

Hours:

Part time between 21 and 25 hours per week. Flexible working considered.

In this new role you will focus on the following areas:

Leading and coordinating a small portfolio of projects, keeping delivery on track and making sure agreed actions happen.

Managing and monitoring contracts, service agreements and related documentation, including key milestones, reporting and follow-up.

Building trusted relationships with people across general practice, community pharmacy, dentistry, optometry and the wider primary care family, as well as NHS, local authority, VCSE and other partners.

Supporting the NENC Primary Care Collaborative Board, including planning meetings, preparing clear papers and agendas, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs.

Helping turn Board discussions and priorities into practical plans, communications and delivery.

Producing concise reports, briefings, presentations, spreadsheets and updates for a range of audiences.

Keeping good records, tracking deadlines, risks, decisions and progress, and making sure people have the information they need.

Spotting opportunities to improve how the Collaborative works and bringing ideas, energy and practical solutions to a developing role.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with lots of different people and can quickly build credibility and positive working relationships. You will be able to communicate clearly, keep on top of detail and priorities, and work independently while knowing when to involve others. You will be confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools, and able to move comfortably between organising a Board meeting, progressing a project, reviewing a contract and speaking with stakeholders.

Because this is a new role, we do not expect everything to be fully formed from day one. We want someone who is curious, flexible and willing to learn, share and adapt as the Collaborative develops. You will need to be happy working in an environment where priorities can evolve and where a sensible, practical approach matters.

You do not need to know everything about the NHS or primary care when you arrive, but an understanding of health and care would be useful. More important is your ability to organise, communicate, build relationships and get things done. We will provide a supportive working environment and the opportunity to learn and grow with the role.

This description is intended as a guide rather than an exhaustive list of requirements. The role will develop as the NENC Primary Care Collaborative develops too.

Come and talk to us!

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Experience of coordinating or managing projects, workstreams or programmes of work
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and follow work through to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships and work confidently with a wide range of people and organisations.
• Good people skills, with a collaborative and positive approach.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, or equivalent digital tools.
• Ability to prepare clear reports, meeting papers, presentations, minutes and action logs.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, with willingness to learn, share ideas and respond to changing priorities.
• Practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to suggest improvements and new ways of working.
• Able to travel to meetings across North East and North Cumbria when required.

Desirable

• Understanding of the NHS, primary care or the wider health and care system.
• Experience of contract management, service agreements or commissioned services.
• Experience of supporting Boards, committees or senior-level meetings.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of working in a developing, innovative or partnership-based 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH]

Address

Gloucester House

72 Church Road

Stockton

Teesside

TS18 1TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Role: Health Care Assistant
• Contract Type: (Perm/FTC/Bank)
• Hours: Full time 40 Hours per week
• Salary: £26436.80

Clinic Locations:

• Barking, Havering and Redbridge
• Tower Hamlets
• Waltham Forest
• Newham
• North East London Hospital Sites

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our established Secondary Care team and contribute to a company that truly makes a difference.

As an HCA within our NHS Secondary Care Services, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. You will work alongside a diverse, friendly, and multi-skilled team of clinical and management professionals who deliver a comprehensive range of secondary care services.

Working under the direction of the clinical team, you will carry out delegated tasks and duties that are essential to the smooth running of our services. You will be expected to work with professionalism and autonomy, demonstrating a high level of confidentiality, empathy, sensitivity, discretion, and tact in all interactions with patients and colleagues.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving patient lives and eager to join a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Role Requirements

• Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
• Ordering and maintaining supplies
• Handling and management of equipment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer experience
• Customer service skills

Who we are

Omnes Healthcare is a growing, forward-thinking organisation delivering NHS Primary and Secondary Care services since 2006. Supporting patients across multiple sites, we combine clinical excellence with innovation to improve lives.

As part of the Evergreen Group, we also lead on digital health and genomics projects, including the Evergreen Life app, which empowers people to take control of their health.

Our mission is to enhance healthy and happy life years through high-quality, personalised, and accessible care. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in healthcare, known for innovation, compassion, and real impact.

We live by four core values:

• Caring – Respect and compassion in everything we do
• Inclusive – Empowering diverse voices and teamwork
• Evolving – Driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ambitious – Striving for high standards and real impact

Whether your role is clinical or corporate, it matters. We’re committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

Omnes Healthcare are an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clinical progression and training cost support
• Full indemnity cover for all work undertaken
• NHS Discount & Support Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay, enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car, cycle to work)
• Life insurance (3x salary), healthcare cash plan, charitable giving scheme

Apply today to join a patient-focused, innovative team and make a real difference in health care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -------

Desirable

• Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
• Ordering and maintaining supplies
• Handling and management of equipment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer experience
• Customer service skills

Experience

Essential

• -------

Desirable

• Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams
• Ordering and maintaining supplies
• Handling and management of equipment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer experience
• Customer service 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

Omnes Healthcare Limited

Address

Barking, Havering and Redbridge

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Barking, Havering and Redbridge

All UK

E17 3LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://omneshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the fulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Subspecialist experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility
• Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
• Recognised subspeciality fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
• Experience in performing Strabismus surgery

Desirable

• Ability to do Botox injections

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of supervising resident medical staff
• Evidence of management and administration experience

Desirable

• Other teaching skills/experience
• Management training
• Success in obtaining funding for research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you refer to the Job Description attached where you will find the full details of the role and its responsibilities, as this will support you when completing your application.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Relevant level 4 qualification in business administration or project management. (E.g. NVQ level 4, diploma, HNC etc)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced computer literacy/skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint etc)

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience is required, in particular working in a fast paced environment, with competing demands for attention.

Desirable

• Knowledge and/or experience of Trauma Risk Management

Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise own workload and act on own initiative to agreed deadlines but is equally a strong team player.

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 East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bernicia House / Home Working

TBC

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional qualification equivalent to degree level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of autistic people, people with learning disabilities, or both, gained through lived experience, education, youth work, health, or social services.
• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, which require expertise within a specialism or discipline underpinned by theoretical knowledge of relevant practical experience.

Desirable

• Lived Experience specific to learning disabilities, autism or both with children, young people and adults up to the age of 25.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with autistic people and/or people with a learning disability, people with complex communication and behavioural issues, and their parents/families/carers.
• Experience of liaising with multi- disciplinary professionals and working across agencies, holding to account where appropriate.

Desirable

• Have experience and skills in undertaking holistic whole family assessments and risk assessments.

Skills and competences

Essential

• Empathy/Understanding - able to demonstrate an approach that requires an understanding of the needs from the perspective of people and their family and carers.
• Positive and Solution focussed - has positive, solution focussed approach to ensuring the best outcomes for people and their family and carers.
• Commitment to joined-up collaborative working.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Humber NHS Trust HQ,

Beverley Road

Willerby

HU10 6ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Healthcare Support Worker on Ashdown PICU, you will support the delivery of high-quality care to service users experiencing acute mental ill health. Working alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists and other professionals, you will help create a safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment.

You will support service users with their emotional wellbeing, physical healthcare needs, daily living skills and engagement in therapeutic activities. The role includes contributing to care planning, risk management, observations, clinical documentation and promoting recovery and social inclusion.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to identify changes in presentation, support positive risk management and ensure service users receive compassionate, person-centred care. Training will be provided, including de-escalation and Reducing Restrictive Interventions (RRI), enabling you to respond confidently to challenging situations.

This is a 24-hour service and successful applicants will be expected to work a range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Person Specification

Experience and skills

Essential

• An understanding of how mental health issues can affect the lives of individuals, their families and their community, and experience of using a range of evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of such issues.
• Experience of working in a busy team, and an ability to use initiative at times of pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, whilst also taking direction from senior colleagues.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to a high standard, and basic numeracy 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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fountain Way Hospital

Wilton Road

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A key focus of the role will be leading the scoping and coordination of NICErecommended psychological therapies for people with serious mental illness and complex mental health needs across the BNSSG footprint. Working in close partnership with senior leaders in the third sector, IAPT services and wider system partners, you will support the development of a more standardised, equitable and sustainable model of provision, including the expansion of supervision and training capacity.

The postholder will also lead on the coordination of NHSEfunded psychological therapy training programmes across BNSSG, including demand scoping, allocation of training places and alignment with strategic workforce priorities.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

To lead the scoping of the provision of NICE recommended psychological therapies and psychologically informed interventions across the BNSSG division (community and inpatient) for people with serious mental health problems.

To work with partners in the VCSE sector and local IAPT services to develop a model to improve access to evidence based psychological interventions/ therapies for people with serious mental illness and complex mental health needs across BNSSG.

To work collaboratively with system partners to develop a more standardised and equitable model of care for the provision of psychological therapies/ interventions, including expansion of supervision capacity. In particular you will focus on AWP provision across the BNSSG division.

To provide professional leadership to the Divisional Therapies Services, ensuring that everyone receives support, supervision, annual appraisals and a development plan which ensures on-going service development that fits the needs and priorities of each sector. To work with the Clinical Director, locality Clinical Leads and Heads of Therapy to ensure good governance of these services.

To strategically lead the planning and development of BNSSG Therapy Services working with other senior managers and Clinicians to ensure that these services meet the ambitions of the 10 year plan.

To work with system partners to ensure a whole system approach to the provision of therapeutic interventions, training, supervision, clinical outcomes and service evaluation.

To liaise with the Clinical Director, Division and Locality Managers/ Leads to ensure that an appropriate range of services and interventions are provided by psychological therapists within community teams and inpatient services, including IAPT.

To take a lead role in service/business development and performance and clinical outcome monitoring of therapy services across BSNSSG. This includes horizon scanning for new service development opportunities which support the Divisional Business Plan, especially those working with system partners and Primary Care.

To identify gaps in service provision and also to seek opportunities for the development of Therapy Services in the BNSSG Division within defined frameworks.

To lead the redesign of therapy services across BNSSG division and work with the locality managers and leaders to redesign services promoting the development of services in line with national guidance. This includes ensuring that therapy services are integrated across care pathways so that interventions can be provided where the person is in their care.

To be a source of clinical expertise to managers, professional colleagues and leaders within the Trust and across the BNSSG system on both public and internal matters.

To deal with complaints and disciplinary matters in liaison with other managers and professional leads both within and outside of Therapies, especially those of a particularly complex nature.

To support the negotiation of innovative, integrated ways of working with system partners to ensure service developments in the area of therapies are driven by population need.

To convene and chair regular therapy meetings in the Division and across the BNSSG System to improve integration, monitor performance and outcome measures, share learning from experience and coordinate integrated approaches to quality improvement.

To establish a framework for effective management of therapy staff in the Division.

To ensure that Trust Health and Safety Regulations are adopted within the Therapy Services.

To identify appropriate staffing levels and skill mix for Psychological Therapies, drawing on advice from relevant colleagues as required and promoting innovation.

To promote the Trust in professional networks and to ensure that other Therapy staff do likewise in specific situations relevant to their posts and responsibilities.

To manage senior clinical staff in divisional roles.

To participate in the Senior Out of Hours on call Rota.

CLINICAL (Note therapy covers Psychology, CBT/ IAPT, Arts Psychotherapy , Psychotherapy, Family Therapy Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics )

To provide a highly developed, evidence based clinical care comprising assessment, formulation and therapy, consultation and teaching and supervision.

To formulate plans for the treatment and/or management of a client's mental health problems based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

To be responsible for implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To be responsible for ensuring that all members of the therapy services have access to a psychologically based framework for the understanding and care of clients of the service, through the provision of advice and consultation and the dissemination of expert knowledge, research and theory.

To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, complex information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care to clients, carers, relatives and other staff and respond appropriately in situations where there is hostility or a highly charged emotional atmosphere.

To receive appropriate Clinical and Caseload supervision for all aspects of clinical work.

To fully implement the Integrated Care Programme Approach in all aspects of clinical work.

To carry a small highly complex caseload.

PROFESSIONAL

To fully observe relevant Professional Practice Guidelines.

To work with Professional Leads to maintain and further develop high standards of practice, through co-operative work and peer supervision with other Therapy staff within and outside the Trust.

To be aware of and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.

CLINICAL AND PRACTICE GOVERNANCE

To support the AWP Head of Psychological Therapies/ the AHP Lead in the development and implementation of effective Clinical Governance across the Therapy Services.

To participate in Quality and Clinical Governance processes in the Division and across the Trust.

To lead and assure on the delivery of effective, evidence-based therapy and therapeutic interventions (e.g. as recommended by NICE) across services in the division and across the BSW system.

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

To provide advanced training for specialist practitioners within the Trust and to related agencies where agreed.

To promote the Trust by developing a specialist profile through publications, national and international conference presentations and the provision of specialist training to various groups nationally.

With the, Professional leads, Managers and the Learning & Development Team, to ensure a training plan is in place to meet the needs of Therapy staff and others including system partners.

To work with the professional lead to ensure that all psychological therapists in the Area have an on-going training plan with annual appraisals based on the KSF.

To agree a plan for personal development with the SBU Head of Psychological Therapies and professional lead and participate in an Annual Review.

To support the development of training and supervision mechanisms to train a range of other professional groups in the delivery of psychological interventions as dictated by the SBU redesign project.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

To support, facilitate and supervise R&D activities by Therapy staff.

To undertake research in topic areas relevant to the work of the service and to initiate and implement project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within and across the service to help develop and improve services to service users and their families.

To work with the R&D department to promote opportunities for participation in research activities on behalf of the Division.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCES

To use IT equipment to delivery services, prepare reports, for teaching presentations, to record activity data and for the analysis of data from research and audit.

To maintain skills in IT, updating where necessary, in order to carry out the tasks in 2 above effectively.

COMMUNICATIONS AND KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

To be responsible for establishing good working relationships and communications with Therapy staff, staff from other professions, and other agencies.

To establish effective working relationships in the Area and across the Division

Divisional Directors and the Operations Directorate

Locality Managers, Clinical Leads and Therapy Managers

All relevant partners in the BNSSG ICA/ICSs and Local Authorities

Users/Carers Representatives

Police, Probation Service

Corporate Trust Services: NQD, Medical Directorate, HR, Finance, etc

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or equivalent qualification for UKCP registered Psychotherapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions' Council as a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or UKCP as a Psychotherapist.
• Evidence of CPD through specialist training or a combination of specialist short courses, and an evidenced portfolio of extensive supervised clinical practice.

Desirable

• Formal training in leadership skills and/or management.
• PhD or equivalent Research Doctorate in a clinically related area

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Significant experience of leading a Psychological Service at a senior level
• Current Board/Sub Board level leadership in a health care environment in a Clinical Directorate.
• Experience of leading and implementing significant strategic change projects at corporate levels including across organisations
• Experience and involvement in clinical research, experience of leading and initiating research programmes.
• Significant record of publishing original research and/or service evaluation in peer reviewed journals and/or contributing to national/professional policy development.
• Significant supervised clinical experience working as a highly specialist clinical psychologist.
• Experience of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists and/or multi-professional management within a relevant specialty.
• Extensive experience of working with AHP colleagues and an awareness of key strategic and clinical issues for them
• Demonstrated ability to attain grants for service development and/or research
• Able to negotiate and influence at organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of the wider professional, legal, service and political context as relevant to clinical practice, professional management and workforce development

Desirable

• Experience in the education agenda for Clinical Psychologists, IAPT staff and non medical psychotherapists
• Experience of the application of psychological therapies in different context

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

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

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 DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration.
• Degree in Nursing or a health-related subject, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to specialist palliative and end of life care.
• Postgraduate qualification in Specialist Palliative Care (Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within an agreed timeframe.
• Advanced communication skills training.
• Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (or willingness to achieve in line with NMC requirements).

Desirable

• Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300)
• Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification
• Leadership or Management qualification
• Teaching or Education qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of specialist palliative and end of life care
• Advanced knowledge of pain and complex symptom assessment and management.
• Knowledge of national policy, guidance and standards relating to palliative and end of life care, including NICE guidance, the Ambitions Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care and CQC standards
• Knowledge of advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and end of life decision-making
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and mental capacity legislation
• Knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management
• Understanding of audit and service evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working across health and social care
• Significant post-registration experience
• Substantial experience working within specialist palliative and end of life care
• Experience of managing patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Experience of working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working across organisational boundaries
• Experience of teaching and supporting the learning and development of healthcare professionals.
• Experience of clinical supervision, mentorship or supporting staff development
• Experience of participating in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement projects

Desirable

• Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of change management principles.
• Understanding of NHS operational and performance frameworks.
• Experience of line management or day-to-day supervision of staff.
• Experience of service development or implementing change
• Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing
• Experience of working across acute, community and hospice settings

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to undertake sensitive and complex conversations
• Highly developed assessment, clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage a complex and unpredictable clinical workload
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive and collaborative leadership
• Ability to influence and support practice across professional groups
• Effective organisational and time management skills. Competent in the use of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical information to support decision-making.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours
• Compassionate, caring and patient-centred.
• Professional, approachable and resilient
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs.
• Motivated with a commitment to lifelong learning
• Able to work effectively in emotionally demanding situations
• Acts with integrity, accountability and professionalism
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel across Trust sites and community settings as required
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
• Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle where required for community working

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 Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road, hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Lower GI Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and StHelier.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• BSc healthcare related

Desirable

• MSC healthcare related
• Mentorship or equivalent qualification
• Advanced communication skills training
• Level 2 Psychology support skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current practice
• Holistic patient assessment
• Professional issues in nursing and healthcare
• Clinial supervision
• Clinical governance
• Research/clinical audit
• Teaching staff and patients
• Set and maintain standards/protocols of care
• Computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier Hospitals

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Evidence of relevant post postgraduate training in ABI, dysphasia, or cognitive-communication disorders

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience of managing a specialist caseload, including clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Experience of contributing to multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary therapy programmes.
• Experience working with patients with acquired brain injury
• Experience of supporting patients with complex communication needs and/ or AAC systems.
• Specialist knowledge of: Speech, language and communications disorders. Cognitive-communication impairments. Dysphagia assessment and management
• Knowledge of current evidence paste practice relevant to SLT
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and safeguarding.
• Awareness of the impact of physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural factors on communication.
• Knowledge of ABI rehabilitation approaches

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to service development or clinical pathways.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to undertake and interpret specialist assessments using appropriate clinical reasoning.
• Ability to contribute to differential diagnosis within scope of practice.
• Ability develop and implement individualised therapy programmes.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and adjust treatment plans based on client progress.
• Ability to identify and manage clinical risk, particularly in swallowing disorders, seeing support where required.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to: Convey complex ad sensitive information clearly.
• Adapt communication for patients with communication and cognitive impairments.
• Supporting patients and carers in understanding diagnosis and therapy plans.
• Skills in managing challenging conversations and emotionally sensitive situations.
• Ability to prioritise a defined caseload independently.
• Ability to plan and organise assessment, therapy, and discharge processes.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately to support staff.
• To provide support and training to professionals, family members and carers on how best to support a patient with an ABI and who has Speech and Language needs

Other Requirement

Essential

• Ability to work independently within clinical guidelines, seeking support for highly complex or high risk cases.
• Ability to contribute to clinical decision making within scope of practice.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports.
• Understanding of own professional limits and when to escalate or seek advice.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Must be a travel independently across Cumbria.

Desirable

• Experience of supervising students

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 Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Coppice

Cumwhinton Drive

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Educational, formal training and qualifications

Essential

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

Previous experience

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of performance management of staff

Knowledge

Essential

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

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

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical / Specialist Interest Group

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Johns Therapy Centre

162 St Johns Hill

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital

Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analysis and Judgement:

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

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

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

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

Planning and organisation:

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

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

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

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

Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Policy Implementation:

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

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

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

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

Finance, Equipment and Resources:

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

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

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

For more details please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Desirable

• Ability to use a variety of Communication systems.

Other

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Manor Road

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Professional Behaviour and Attitude

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills.
• Demonstrates IT literacy

Career Interest / Progression

Essential

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

Desirable

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