Job description

Job responsibilities

This Higher Assistant Psychologist post-holder will:

• Work independently under supervision within a range of settings, representing CNTW within the multi-agency NSIP team
• Collaboratively identify and assess referrals into NSIP with the team and collate information to produce clear formulations following multi-professional consultations regarding high-risk stalking behaviours
• Use these formulations to identify risk, needs and responsivity factors important in considering a range of intervention options
• Following training, undertake structured professional judgement-based risk assessments such as the Stalking Risk Profile (SRP), Screening Assessment for Stalking and Harassment (SASH) and HCR-20
• Have direct involvement in monthly multi-agency stalking clinic, including preparing information prior to the clinic and participation in the clinic to synthesise and collate formulatory information to summarise clinic discussion
• Deliver and support training to community teams, prison teams and other agencies to raise awareness of stalking
• Provide advice to Probation Practitioners (PP) on engagement and motivational challenges linked to mental health, personality difficulties and neurodiversity.
• Support qualified members of the team to deliver reflective practice, supervision groups.
• Undertake service evaluation in relation to NSIP
• Undertake psychological assessment with stalking perpetrators as part of multi-agency assessment of stalking risk
• Receive weekly clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within Secure Care.
• Maintain effective relationships with colleagues in different agencies and work to uphold the shared vision and values of NSIP

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 17th September 2026

Closing date : 1st October 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
• Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Paid or unpaid work with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Experience as an assistant/research psychologist
• Knowledge of evidence based practice

Desirable

• Experience of paid work in direct care provision.
• Experience with client group relevant to post
• Experience of psychometric test administration and interpretation
• Experience of providing individual or group interventions.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• High level of communication skills (written and oral), including an ability to communicate and work in highly emotive circumstances.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, carers and colleagues.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems and other disabilities.
• Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health / cognitive impairment / disability context.
• Computer literate, including use of databases & data analysis, e.g. SPSS for Windows.
• Demonstrates graduate level knowledge and experience of research and research methodology
• An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare

Desirable

• A high standard of report writing.

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• An ability to interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals by supervisor.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
• Able to manage own stress in difficult conditions and to identify when additional personal support may be necessary

Desirable

• A desire to explore a career in applied Psychology

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northgate Park/Victoria House Probation office

Psychology Service, Sycamore, Northgate Park/Newcastle Quayside

Morpeth/Newcastle upon Tyne

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, 1st level with current NMC Registration.
• Evidence of on-going professional development within breast

Desirable

• Counselling Skills Training.

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• Research audit skills

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience as a registered nurse with recent experience within Breast or oncology

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Post graduate course in Critical Care

Desirable

• Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998,

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Sufficient critical care experience and a skilled competent critical care nursing practitioner able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience in audit and research
• Experience in quality improvement

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post registration qualification or evidence of equivalent experience in specialist area
• Mentorship programme

Desirable

• Working towards Degree
• Leadership qualification

Skills/ Abilities

Desirable

• Evidence of research and audit work

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Substantial experience Of working in a preoperative assessment unit

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Relevant first degree, equivalent professional qualification of suitable experience at a similar level

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience (3 years minimum) in an NHS Operational Role band 7 or above
• Experience of budget and staff management.
• Proven track record of writing high quality reports, production of business cases and presenting data clearly

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking 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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education, to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent
• Evidence of recent relevant further education to N.V.Q level III standard or equivalent

Desirable

• Willingness to follow a training programme

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Proven experience working as a Therapy Assistant in Health or similar post

Desirable

• To have experience as a Therapy Assistant, preferably within the speciality of orthopaedics

Skills / Abilities

Essential

• Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately and learn new skills quickly
• Ability to communicate information (verbal, non verbal and written) in an accurate, clear and logical manner
• Ability to work at moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day
• Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

• Computer skills to ECDL level or equivalent, or the ability to work towards ECDL

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

King George Hospital

Barley Lane

Ilford

IG3 8YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as care co-ordinator / lead professional within the memory diagnostic process for service-users in North East Lincolnshire. This involves being responsible for assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating care plans using a person-centred approach.

As a member of a community mental health and memory service multi-disciplinary team, be involved in liaising and effectively communicating with all relevant parties including GPs and carers.

To promote, innovate and create ways of working with service-users who have acute, complex and longer term mental health problems.

Use communication skills to conduct assessments of service-users and communicate complex information related to their mental health needs, to service-users, carers, relatives and other professionals.

Effectively communicate complex and/or sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding. This includes communication concerning adult protection, abuse, cognitive impairment and other risks surrounding a service-users mental health. Barriers to understanding include: working with service-users who could be hostile or highly emotional, who have complex needs and may be vulnerable.

Maintain and develop effective communication and working relationships within the team and with external agencies.

Promote and implement creative ways of working with service-users.

Instigate, develop and maintain a relationship with the client and / or carer to facilitate the accurate assessment and delivery of care.

Manage highly confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.

Act as care co-ordinator and named worker responsible for specialist assessment, reviewing and on-going care.

The post-holder will hold current registration on part 3 or 13 of the NMC register or hold a Registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Nursing (RMN) certificate.

Have post registration experience and / or training, relating to older people and mental health and apply this knowledge when delivering care to service-users.

Provide advice and support to other agencies around issues relating to mental health.

Under supervision make decisions about the range of options for treatment and care plans based on judgement of service-users need.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of both service users and carers in line with team operational policies.

Plan and co-ordinate care plan review meetings with colleagues in the team and with staff in other teams and agencies, ensuring that review meetings take place at the appropriate time.

Co-ordinate transfer or referral of service-users to other teams or services where required.

Under supervision, prioritise, plan and co-ordinate own workload and activities in line with the changing needs of the team and service. This includes planning and monitoring client medication needs, making appointments for service-users, conducting assessments, managing emergencies and enquiries, responding to crisis work within individual caseload, ensuring patient records are up to date and supporting colleagues on a daily basis.

Have the ability to work independently and to be able to resolve complex professional problems using supervision appropriately.

Crisis response to other staffs service-users, in the event of key workers absence and delegation from manager.

Participate in caseload management and ensure relevant information is available for this to take place.

Be trained in control and restraint and breakaway techniques and undertake regular updates.

Develop programmes of care for service-users and act as care co-ordinator for service-users, ensuring links with Adult Social Care.

Assess and review service-users clinical risk management plan using the DICES risk assessment.

Assess care needs of service-users and carers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.

Provide specialist clinical advice to service-users, their carers, relatives and other professionals on needs relating their difficulties and mental health. This includes a range of health education and advice.

Initiate individual carer support where required. Set objectives, monitor and audit effectiveness.

Participate in clinical governance activities.

Adhere to all Navigo policies and legislation relating to the role.

Contribute to the evaluation and development of the service.

Comment on policies, procedures and developments where required.

Propose improvements and changes to own work area and critically explore new ways of working where required.

Use equipment and resources in a careful and responsible manner.

Respect the resources within the restraints of the team budget.

Participate in Navigo clinical supervision strategy.

Provide clinical supervision for junior colleagues.

Act as a mentor for students and assist other members of the team in supervising and teaching their students.

Assist in induction of new staff.

Participate in PDR, identify own developmental needs and maintain professional portfolio. In addition, participate in PDR with junior colleagues where required.

Accurately document episodes and information relating to client care in patient notes, using agreed methods of documentation. This will be done in accordance with Navigo policies, professional guidelines and data protection legislation.

Record personally generated information as required by the team or service, as directed by the Clinical team leaders / Team Manager.

Provide oral / written clinical reports as required.

Manage highly confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.

Participate in surveys or audits or research in relation to own work, as required by the team or service.

Be aware of up to date relevant published research, benchmarking and innovative practice in other areas and ensure own practice is evidence based.

Deliver care for service-users and carers, working within professional codes of practice, organisational policies, local protocols and national legislation.

Have the ability to work independently, with peer support and supervision where required, to deliver care for service-users / carers and resolve complex professional problems.

Work in a clinic / office based environment.

Regularly drive to visit service-users in their own homes or in a community setting (provision to make reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act applies).

Concentration is frequently required in order to carry out client assessments and write up patient episodes in notes on the majority of working days.

Work is carried out in an unpredictable environment. This includes, for example, working with service-users who display unpredictable behaviour, responding to emergency telephone calls, responding to immediate risks to service-users and others, and to deal changes and queries from service-users carers and other professionals and agencies.

Work directly with difficult family situations and circumstances. For example, communication with service-users, families and other agencies around receiving a diagnosis of dementia, adult protection, suicide and overdose, and other mental health issues.

Work with service-users who display challenging and potentially verbally and / or physically aggressive behaviour.

Some exposure to unpleasant working condition, much of the work is carried out in the community

Report actual or potential problems that may put health, safety and security at risk. Report all adverse incidents as per Navigo incident reporting policy.

Report all incidents of bullying or harassment, as per the Navigo Bullying and Harassment policy.

To undertake any other tasks or duties associated with the post, appropriate to the level of responsibility, and as directed by line manager.

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Takes responsibility for own personal development.
• Evidence of engaging in learning activities and professional development.
• Evidence of communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.
• Commitment to ethos of MDT working.
• Evidence of ability to work within a team.
• Evidence of ability to keep confidentiality.
• Evidence of an interest and enthusiasm for working with this client group.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older people.
• Experience of working within a CPA framework/ Memory diagnostic.
• Experience of liaising with other teams or services, for example GPs, voluntary sector services.

Desirable

• Involvement in innovative nursing/social work practice.
• Worked as key-worker/care co-ordinator or equivalent.
• Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience of care management role within CMHMS

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans.
• Evidence of knowledge of current professional issues.
• Relevant professional Mental Health legislation/guidance. Basic theoretical concepts in nursing/social work.
• NICE guidelines, NSF, Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Awareness of current research in the field.
• Knowledge of Person Centred Care
• Knowledge of audit process.
• Knowledge of PSI and CBT.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Registration on part 3 or 13 of NMC register.
• Occupational Therapist or Social Worker currently registered.

Desirable

• Have undertaken other relevant training and courses relevant to the post.

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

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

The Cedars

Second Ave

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• An upper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have mental health problems and/or other disabilities
• Experience using computers for databases or data analysis, especially Excel and SPSS for Windows

Desirable

• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• Ability to work independently under supervision and manage competing demands effectively.
• A keen interest in developing trauma-informed approaches and contributing to service development.
• Experience of working with children

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a CAMHS setting or within a trauma-informed service
• Experience using psychological measures and research tools (e.g., SPSS, qualitative analysis software).

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Swindon Community CAMHS

Okus Road

Swindon

SN4 4JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse or midwife
• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (health visiting)

Desirable

• Qualified mentor
• Teaching skills and/or qualification
• Nurse Prescriber
• Post-graduate qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of inter-agency working
• Evidence of current knowledge of National and Local policies and relevant research and the ability to relate it to practice
• Reflective practitioner

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisor
• Presentation skills in line with organisational competencies
• Evidence of a recent managerial experience
• Experience of facilitating clinical supervision, learning and development

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of leadership skills
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills of IT

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of using Office computer programs including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of using patient related electronic record systems

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience as an Administrator

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Personal qualities

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• Dealing with clients in a caring and understanding way.

Desirable

• Ability to work effectively under pressure/with distractions.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safeguarding

To provide specialist professional advice on managing adult safeguarding cases, and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working to safeguard adults

To work within a designated locality

To provide specialist professional advice on managing MAPPA and Prevent cases and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working in MAPPA and Prevent

To provide professional advice on managing safeguarding children and domestic abuse cases

To provide professional advice on initial management of cases involving allegations against AWP staff, volunteers or services, and ensure that any such allegations are reported to the Trust Allegations Officer

To attend and report to the Trust governance groups/committees in an advisory capacity

To be an active member of the local and regional safeguarding networks and working groups

To cover duty where required.

To work with the clinical audit department to ensure effective rollout of trust audit programmesin the area(s) of responsibility and assure follow through on recommended actions

To participate in the development and implementation of appropriate policy and performance frameworks, to support staff to recognise, understand and meet their duties of care in relation to relevant legislation, in areas of responsibility

To participate in the development of, and the delivery of specialist safeguarding training and practice development

To participate in the development and implementation of Trust work plans, to assist the trust in meeting statutory, regulatory, and performance standards

To be responsible for the development of specific Trust policies, procedures and guidance for safeguarding, as directed

To facilitate effective working arrangements with service users and carers, both directly and through PALS, in relation to safeguarding

To provide cover for other Senior Practitioners- Safeguarding, as required.

Leadership

To be responsible for the management and reporting of specific projects as directed

Contribute to the professional development of other staff in this specific area of professional practice as required

To deputise, and provide cover, for the Trust Deputy/Head of Safeguarding, both on an identified standing basis, and on an ad hoc one, as required

Performance Management

Responsible for undertaking audit, benchmarking in conjunction with Governance colleagues to ensure learning outcomes are reflected and implemented

To support the effective performance and functioning of safeguarding in practice, learning from experience, and management oversight by operational services

Communication

Ensure advice is available to the full range of specialties within the organisation on the day today management of safeguarding

To liaise with the Trust named doctor and Lead named professional/nurse, as appropriate

Work across external organisations and within AWP (which includes a good deal of cross-site travel) using various methods of communication (e.g. face-to-face, electronic media) to raise the profile and reputation of the services offered, and to build and sustain the confidence of our local population in our current and future service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, Social Worker or other appropriate professional registration, with substantial clinical experience, and management experience in a specialist safeguarding role

Experience

Essential

• Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant practice/standards/audit in relation to Safeguarding Adults
• Knowledge and experience of the legislative framework and practice of safeguarding and public protection including information sharing and governance, consent and confidentiality
• Proven leadership/management experience, able to demonstrate examples of positive impact/change within service delivery/practice at an advanced level

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to Safeguarding- Vulnerable people especially adults and a working knowledge of guidance relating to Safeguarding Children and young people at risk

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

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

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

Person Specification

Nursing Experience

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)
• Current ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Minimum 2 years' post-registration nursing experience, including NHS experience.
• Experience working with people living with dementia, neurodegenerative conditions, mental health conditions or older adults.
• Competent in medication administration (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous).
• Competent in venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording and biological sample

Desirable

• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification.
• Additional clinical research qualifications.
• Experience supporting education or training of colleagues.

Driving

Essential

• Holds a valid full UK driving license

Desirable

• Access to own vehicle for work purposes

Research Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical research or clinical trial delivery.
• Current ICH-Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, UK Clinical Trial Regulations, research governance and informed consent processes.
• Understanding of the NHS Research & Development environment, NIHR research infrastructure and clinical research delivery.
• Strong commitment to research, continuous professional development and improving patient care.

Desirable

• Experience in early phase dementia CTIMP, ATIMP or Phase I clinical trials.
• Knowledge of the UK dementia research landscape and early phase clinical trial delivery.
• Experience presenting research or promoting research within healthcare settings.
• Experience undertaking cognitive assessments or dementia rating scales.

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

Research & Development Unit

Two Bridges, Guildford St.

Chertsey

KT16 9AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical assessment and care delivery

Deliver dementia holistic health checks using agreed clinical templates within EMIS.

Undertake physical health assessments including blood pressure, pulse, body mass index (BMI), falls risk, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) nutrition screening, pain and continence.

Carry out Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) reviews and accurately record findings.

Undertake blood pressure, weight, urinalysis, non-urgent ECG and other agreed investigations, and venepuncture where trained and assessed as competent.

Monitor and document mental health status, including mood, behaviour and signs of delirium, escalating concerns promptly.

Identify risks related to medication, adherence and side effects and escalate appropriately.

Undertake falls and continence assessments and contribute to risk stratification, prevention interventions and management plans.

Caseload management and care coordination

Manage a caseload of lower-risk frailty patients previously assessed by the PCN frailty team, with diary and appointment support provided by that team.

Provide follow-up visits for lower-risk frail patients as directed by the frailty team, supporting care planning, treatment compliance and review.

Support medication reviews by checking compliance, adherence and the patient's understanding of medication changes.

Chase and follow up clinical results, investigations, outstanding tasks and care plans.

Monitor and follow up equipment requests and orders to ensure timely provision, and confirm that recommended equipment or adaptations are in place.

Support patients to access services and interventions, helping to ensure appointments are attended and not missed.

Make appropriate onward referrals and connect patients to appropriate services, including social prescribing and Age UK.

Safeguarding, consent and mental capacity

Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns for adults at risk, escalating and reporting in line with local safeguarding policy and the postholder's level of safeguarding training.

Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, obtaining and recording valid consent and, where a patient lacks capacity, supporting best interests decision making and recognising when Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards may apply.

Undertake carer wellbeing conversations, provide signposting, and remain alert to carer strain and safeguarding indicators.

Communication and relationships

Document personalised care discussions ('what matters to me') and support advance and anticipatory care planning within scope in conjunction with the Frailty Practitioner team.

Communicate sensitively and effectively with vulnerable adults, families and carers, adjusting communication to individual needs.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions and contribute to care planning.

Cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional situations while maintaining professionalism, compassion and resilience.

Information, recording and reporting

Ensure accurate, contemporaneous and timely data recording and reporting in line with EMIS templates and information governance requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and handle personal data in accordance with data protection legislation and local policy.

Professional responsibilities

Practise in accordance with the NMC Code and within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates, which form the ceiling of the role.

Maintain NMC registration, complete revalidation, and undertake preceptorship where newly qualified.

Escalate clinical concerns to the GP, pharmacist or frailty clinician without delay.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training and participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.

Scope of Practice

Work within clearly defined protocols, competencies and delegated tasks agreed with the supervising registered clinician.

Do not diagnose conditions or prescribe medication.

Identify and escalate clinical concerns appropriately.

Work at all times within the NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates and the NMC Code.

Records data in patient records systems promptly and accurately and to agreed standards.

Ensures appropriate use of read codes.

Participates in the auditing of practice activity as required.

Responsible for health and safety of themselves and others and actively co-operates with Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Processes and actions incoming patient and hospital correspondence.

Attends in-house meetings, significant event audit meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.

Ensures that the practice complaints system is adhered to at all times.

Awareness and compliance with all relevant guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.

Maintain current CPR and anaphylaxis certification and child/adult safeguarding training in line with local policies.

Measures of Success

The following measures support appraisal and service monitoring. Individual objectives will be agreed through appraisal.

Completion of assigned health checks.

Compliance with EMIS documentation templates.

Frailty scoring completion.

Carer wellbeing assessments documented.

Timely escalation of clinical risks.

Training & Development

Fully participates in training and development

Engages in a programme of ongoing support and feedback to maximise the benefit of the training and development plan.

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel across multiple sites is essential for this role

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Alliance policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy to include:

Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Using appropriate infection control procedures particularly those relating to needlestick injuries, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.

Maintain training in line with local policies.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS check
• The postholder must be able to travel reliably and independently between multiple sites

Motivation and Skills

Essential

• Compassionate, person-centred and resilient
• Effective team worker within an MDT

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Associate Foundation Degree or equivalent
• Current NMC registration as a Nursing Associate
• Completion of, or willingness to complete, training in dementia care and frailty assessment.
• Safeguarding adults training to the level required for the role.

Desirable

• Recognised training in dementia care
• Recognised training in frailty assessment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering clinical observations and health checks
• Experience of working with older or vulnerable adults
• Understanding of dementia and frailty and their impact on patients and carers.
• Competence in clinical observations and health checks.
• Communication skills for working with vulnerable adults and carers.
• Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• IT skills, including EMIS or similar clinical systems.

Desirable

• Experience in primary care, community or frailty settings
• Experience of caseload or follow-up 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.

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

Sunderland GP Alliance

Address

North East BIC

Wearfield

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 2TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the management and delivery of the Trust's Estates services, ensuring that estate infrastructure, maintenance activities and capital projects are delivered in compliance with statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, Trust policies and organisational objectives. They will work closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors to maintain safe, effective and sustainable environments for patients, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include overseeing contractor performance and ensuring all works are delivered to the required standards, codes of practice, Health Technical Memoranda and legislative requirements. The post holder will act as a Responsible Person, Deputy Responsible Person or Informed Client for designated estates compliance areas, such as water, ventilation, electrical systems, asbestos, gas installations, pressure systems or other specialist engineering services, ensuring the Trust remains legally compliant.

The role supports the development and implementation of estates initiatives, maintenance programmes and capital projects, including the preparation of specifications, obtaining quotations and monitoring project delivery. The post holder will also maintain estates information systems, analyse performance data, coordinate statutory returns and compliance reporting, and contribute to the monitoring of key estates performance indicators.

In addition, the post holder will support the Trust's sustainability and energy management objectives, undertake estate compliance assessments and audits, manage procurement of estates-related goods and services, and participate in on-call arrangements as required. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential, requiring effective communication and collaboration with Trust staff, service managers, contractors and external partners to ensure estates services meet operational needs and deliver value for money.

The post holder will promote a positive team culture, maintain high standards of personal conduct and professional performance, and undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope and responsibility of the role.

The postholder must have a UK driving licence and their own car.

Right to Work in the UK: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application, as the organisation is unable to support sponsorship for this post.

Person Specification

Transportation

Essential

• Must have a full UK driving licence and their own car

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a good general education / Educated to degree level or HNC/HND plus additional education to degree level in a relevant estates qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• Incorporated Membership of relevant professional body such as CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, or IHEEM
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development, gained through either specialist course(s), or specific development experience.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent to act as Responsible Person in one or more Estates Maintenance areas
• Significant relevant experience of building or engineering services siteworks or maintenance
• Experience of documentation and protocols necessary in delivering either: Projects of complex nature and/or: Contract management of complex contracts
• Knowledge of Estates health & safety, technical compliance, and risk management
• Knowledge of procurement methods including purchase orders and construction contracts
• Specialist professional knowledge of several estates-related disciplines and functions, with the skills to transfer knowledge to new or less familiar areas of work.
• Experience in a supervisory role in an Estates or surveying role within a complex organisation

Desirable

• Understanding of priorities for health care provision
• Familiar with: UK H&S legislation, Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda, Construction and Maintenance contracts oEstates policies oSupervision of Estates maintenance activities or contracts, and/or Estates project works or contracts
• Experience of working with operational teams to deliver service modernisation improvements
• Experience in working in mental health service user environments
• Experience of managing others, both under direct line management and also those not under direct line management.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills for development of positive working relationships with personnel outside the direct control of the individual - staff, service users and carers.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, at one-to-one level and meetings

Desirable

• CAD skills for building plans. Use of estate databases
• Training skills - sharing knowledge, good negotiating skills
• Good facilitation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bath NHS House

Newbridge Hill

Bath

BA1 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working under the guidance of the referring GP, take referrals from a wide range of agencies, including PCNs, GP practices and multi-disciplinary teams as well as the wider system and occasionally via self-referral.
• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to empower people to take control of their lives, support low level mental health and promote self-care. Encourage people to live independently and improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN multi-disciplinary team.
• Engage and develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me and taking a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health.
• Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan to improve health and wellbeing, including introducing or reconnecting people to appropriate community groups and statutory services.
• Manage and prioritise own caseload in accordance with the needs and priorities of individuals on the caseload.
• Maintain a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies.
• Work with a diverse range of people and their communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacity of local community groups, enabling local VCSE organisations to receive social prescribing referrals.
• Work collaboratively with all local partners to contribute towards supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become sustainable.
• Ensure that community assets are nurtured, through sharing intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with commissioners and local authorities.
• Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on what services are available within the community and how to access them.

Role Specific Key Tasks

Education

• Promote all aspects of social prescribing across the PCN, Health & Social Care professionals and the wider system, including its role in self-management, addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health.
• Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health access and outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
• Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
• Promote low level mental health guidance, signpost to self-help and the most appropriate service.

Referrals

• Receive and action referrals for social prescriptions via agreed systems.
• Manage and prioritise referrals appropriately.
• Redirect referrals, using the agreed protocols, to more appropriate Social Prescribing Link Workers or agencies.
• Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals.
• Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring.
• Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
• Work closely within the MDT and with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that the social prescribing referral codes are inputted into clinical systems.
• Adhere to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.

Personalised Support

• Listen to and talk with people and their families about what matters to me by giving people time to tell their stories.
• Be proactive in encouraging equality and inclusion, through connecting with diverse local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
• Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within SGPA policies and procedures.
• Build trust and respect with the person, providing non-judgemental and non-discriminatory support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
• Be a friendly and engaging source of information about health, wellbeing and prevention approaches.
• Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
• Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
• Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan to address the persons health and wellbeing needs, based on the persons priorities, interests, values, cultural and religious/faith needs and motivations.
• Identify what individuals expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Where appropriate, physically introduce people to culturally appropriate community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable, feel valued and respected. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
• Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.

Community Asset Development

• Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.
• Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.
• Forge strong links with a wide range of local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available to create a menu of diverse community groups and assets, who promote diversity and inclusion.
• Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, culturally appropriate community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
• Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
• Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet diverse needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
• Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, building their skills and confidence and strengthening community resilience.
• Develop a team of volunteers within your service to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local issues.
• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.

Collaborative working

• As part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team, build close working relationships with staff in GP practices within the local PCN, attending relevant MDT meetings, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
• Seek advice and support from the GP teams and/or identified individual(s) to discuss related concerns (e.g. abuse, domestic violence and support with mental health), referring the patient back to the GP or other suitable health professional if required.
• Work with established VCSE organisations and existing Social Prescribing Link Workers to provide a robust and consistent approach to our Sunderland people.
• Explore ways of working and share good practice and learning across all social prescribing roles within the system.

Data Collection

• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.

Professional Development

• Work with the GP teams and/or line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, equality, diversity and inclusion training and health and safety.
• Work with the GP teams to access regular clinical supervision, where appropriate, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.

Service Development

• Seek regular feedback about the quality of the service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
• Work as part of the healthcare team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.
• Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and health inequalities.

Leadership

• Be a system leader in the development, delivery and education of social prescribing, ensuring involvement where value can be added.
• Provide role coaching and mentoring for all staff where appropriate.

Other

• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Motivation and Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents
• Outstanding organisational skills
• Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team but also autonomously.
• High level and adaptable communication skills across a range of individuals of all ages, backgrounds and cultures with varying social and emotional needs
• Able to respond to challenges with resilience and manage situations calmly and professionally.
• Promote and maintain good working relationships with a variety of external partners.
• Experience of accurately collecting, recording information and data whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Work on own initiative but within constraints of the role
• Provide motivational coaching with the ability to inspire trust and confidence
• Able to work under pressure and emotionally resilient

Desirable

• Understanding the impact of economic and environmental factors on people's health and wellbeing
• Mental Health First Aid

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Qualification or training in motivational coaching, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• PCI Accredited
• qualification in Social Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Ability to competently use technology and IT systems including word processing, email and the internet to create simple personalised plans with individuals
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of handling confidential information.
• Experience of collecting and recording information and data
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a paid or unpaid capacity
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers with low level mental health issues
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Ability to identify risk to self and others, Identifying and reporting safeguarding incidents

Desirable

• Experience of working in or with voluntary organisations or groups in a paid or unpaid capacity
• Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships
• Extensive knowledge of local services within a Sunderland locality through either living or working within one of the wider Sunderland settings.
• Experience of working with GPs and/or other Health or Social Care providers or knowledge of how systems work Experience of working collaboratively with different organisations, building trust, confidence and partnerships

Other

Essential

• Understands the principles of equality and diversity.
• A firm commitment to CPD
• Full UK driving licence with use of own car
• Ability to travel across Sunderland if required
• Meet DBS standards and Criminal Record checks

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

Sunderland GP Alliance

Address

North East BIC

Wearfield

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 2TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached Job description and Person specification for further information about the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in health/social care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of managing a busy caseload or service users with a range of mental health conditions
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environment

Desirable

• Understanding of Perinatal mental health difficulties
• Experience of clinically supervising junior and unqualified staff and mentoring 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.

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

Unither House

Curfew Bell Road

Chertsey

KT16 9FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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