Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Dental Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Registration- must be RDN

Essential

• one years experience

Desirable

• Two years plus experience
• Hospital Experience

Committed to team working

Essential

• Team Working

Desirable

• Good communication skills (Written & Verbal)

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

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community.
• Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-speciality areas. This may include supplementary prescribing.
• Provides specialist dietetic assessment, treatment, monitoring and management in one or more speciality areas of dietetics.
• Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support and dietetics to patients, consultants and other health care professionals.
• Contributes to designing, planning and implementing research and audit and contributes to publishing results, working in interdisciplinary teams or with other health professionals.

Person Specification

Band 6

Essential

• Health and Care Professions Council Registered Dietitian.
• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Evidence of specialist training through short courses or a validated qualification in one of more specialist areas of dietetics e.g. nutrition support, paediatrics, home enteral feeding, supplementary Prescriber (Non-medical prescribing course V300)
• Post registration employment in general clinical dietetics.
• Evidence of participation in and contribution to audits
• Evidence in CPD
• Clinical Supervisory Skills Course and/or Teaching Certificate
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Basic training in counselling and/or motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioural therapy.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Experience in student training
• Experience of working with wider multidisciplinary team towards a shared purpose/goal
• Proficient use of Electronic Patient Records

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Its such a great team and Ive learnt a lot working in the department," says Registered Nurse, Temi.

As an Emergency Department we are committed to providing high quality care within a demanding service by ensuring our nursing team is proactive and possess the additional clinical skills required to provide individualised care for patients presenting conditions.

You must demonstrate excellent communicate skills, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn to expand your knowledge and skills.

For more information please see the job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact ED Lead Nurses;

Elvira Obrinja [email protected]

or

Rachael Worton on [email protected]

01423 557979

Happy for your to come and visit us or shadow the team if necessary, pre-interview.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (General: adults or Paediatrics)
• Pre-registration and post-registration clinical experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Can demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical practice and evidence that supports its application.

Desirable

• Diploma / Degree level study.
• Teaching / assessing qualification, mentorship in practice.
• Post-registration nursing experience in Emergency department or acute care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the CNS Nursing role Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Renal Nursing

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of kidney care, palliative care & supportive care
• Experience of clinic consultation
• Advanced care planning experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• d Training Registered Nurse, Degree Level or relevant experience
• Renal specialist qualification or equivalent experience.

nursing

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical Audit and standard setting
• Understanding of current NHS strategies including Clinical Governance and NICE & UKKA guideline

Desirable

• Counselling skills
• Motivational interviewing training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the separate job description, person specification and the service and role descriptor for more information.

There will be an element of travelling across the region and therefore the applicant must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Recognised SALT degree or equivalent and registered with HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses to Masters level equivalence
• Post graduate level qualification relevant to area of specialism
• CPD to Masters level equivalence e.g.
• Dysphagia, Communication Aids

Desirable

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
• Evidence of effective organisational skills
• Expert supervision skills and experience to support others
• Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
• Be able to travel between various locations within the trust

Desirable

• Demonstrate change management skills
• Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
• Experience of conduction and evaluating clinical audit

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience and ability to work within MDTs
• Advanced knowledge and skills in the management of service users with acquired brain injury
• Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary
• Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services
• Awareness of equal opportunities legislation and policies
• Experience of collaborative working across agencies and professional disciplines
• Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload in a flexible manner as required
• Experience of providing clinical and management supervision to clinical staff
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements of the team

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

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

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 20th September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registration with General
• MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
• Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet the mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Working towards postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS post registration foundation pharmacist curriculum

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services
• 12 months post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working within a mental healthcare setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrable ability to present complex or sensitive information to clinicians and senior pharmacists.
• Good planning, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Good analytical and judgemental skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deliver high quality work to deadline.

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

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

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 2NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills, as well as a working knowledge of office procedures including IT skills.

You should currently hold the required level of qualifications, as outlined in the Essential Criteria of the Personal Specification. If you do not meet this criteria you will not be shortlisted.

Please get in touch we look forward to hearing from you.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 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

• Word-processing skills at Level 3 (OCR/RSA Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or demonstrable relevant experience) eg; NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Audio Typing qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
• General level of education to O-Level/ GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 Level 3 in Customer Care (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Policies and Procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including e-mail communication
• Ability to maintain and update Patient Information Systems e.g. RiO
• Good working knowledge of office procedures
• Previous secretarial/clerical experience
• Ability to uphold confidentiality at all times
• Able to prioritise and plan own workload

Desirable

• Experience in processing CPA, Mental Health Act and Safeguarding documentation
• Experience using stock ordering systems and petty cash systems
• Experience of working with medical records filing systems

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Note taking skills
• Good organisational and planning skills

Desirable

• Shorthand 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

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

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

Jubilee Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

IPBS is a multi-disciplinary team which aims to support young people in their communities, enhancing the community offer at times of increased need as indicated by the Dynamic Support Registers in each locality. IPBS work across the full CNTW footprint, and as such is a very busy, dynamic team, interfacing through a well-established PBS Clinical Network with each of the Learning Disability Teams within the locality areas of North Cumbria, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside. The team has close working relationships with Children and Young Peoples Inpatient Services at Ferndene. The team also sits with the Provider Collaborative initiative, established with the aim of working across the Integrated Care Board footprint of the North East, which means close links are also set up with other Mental Health and Learning Disability Trusts within the region.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 27th August 2026

Closing date : 10th September 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

• Upper 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.

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

St Nicholas Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 3XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical1. To provide a specialist Music Psychotherapy service including assessment and treatment, using advanced levels of skill, for individual and group short and long-term music psychotherapy and to advise teams in relation to service users complex needs and the range of interventions available.2. To carry out assessments and consultation to inform and enable comprehensive information gathering to establish diagnosis, re service users who present with unclear symptoms and complex mental health difficulties.3. Regularly review and evaluate the therapy including levels of risk as part of the CPA process.4. Communicate with empathy and sensitivity with service users and carers with an awareness and understanding of their problems and often complex issues. 5. To be responsible for own specialist caseload working within Trust policies, protocols and guidelines.6. To record service users progress in RIO patient records, write reports and input statistical date.7. To engage in reflective practice and clinical supervision and to offer clinical supervision to arts psychotherapy staff and other colleagues, as required. To arrange and attend professional, team and specialist clinical supervision as appropriate to caseload.Professional8. Communicate effectively with members of clinical teams, managers and other professional colleagues both representing and providing an arts psychotherapy perspective.9. Work with Managers and Locality leads to ensure that all new, current or adapted arts psychotherapy space/rooms conform to professional association standards and Standards for Better Health, and provide an adequate, appropriate and safe therapeutic environment in which to practice.10. To be responsible for ensuring that all arts works, and digital images and recordings are appropriately stored in line with HCPC, professional associations guidelines and Trustpolicy.11. To work within professional codes of practice and to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards. To work using the best and evidence based practice.Training and Staff Development12. To maintain high standards of practice, demonstrate ongoing personal development through active participation in internal and external development and training opportunities, recording learning outcomes in a CPD portfolio to fulfil HCPC standards.13. To engage in the appraisal process and own CPD and appraisal and CPD of junior/unqualified staff where appropriate. To ensure continuous engagement in ones own art process in line with HCPC standards.14. To be responsible for the planning and organisation of placements for students including visits to other departments and evaluation of their progress. To supervise, support and mentor students on placement where appropriate. To be responsible for providing both verbal and written reports for universities and training establishments regarding students suitability to qualify.15. To educate other professionals and their students about music psychotherapy and provide specialist advice. This may include presentations.16. To engage in ongoing statutory and mandatory training.Service and Policy Development17. To keep Head/Lead Arts psychotherapist and Area Manager informed about local service developments, requirements, shortfalls and gaps in the service and input into team service development plans, trust wide strategy and audit. To be responsible for contributing to relevant policy and procedures.18. To input and make proposals for the development of protocols and guidelines and input into the development of arts psychotherapy strategy. To input into the Trust policy and procedures within the work area with particular reference to therapeutic issues.Health and Safety19. To be responsible for ensuring safe use of materials and equipment and work within health and safety policies and guidelines. Identify training needs for self and junior/unqualified staff where applicable. 20. To undertake specific training, keep records and be responsible for monitoring and maintaining health and safety and security of self and others in own work area. Ensure regular health and safety training and updating for self and any junior/unqualified staff for which responsible.21. To be responsible for and manage delegated art therapy equipment and materials budget, as appropriate. To order and maintain equipment in line with COSHH requirements.Research and Development22. To carry out or participate in research and clinical outcomes assessment to ensure best and evidenced based practice; to evaluate relevant current research, integrate into practice and disseminate to others.23. To carry out or participate in audits and surveys to inform planning and ensure safe practice in line with clinical governance.24. To collaborate with other specialist staff in designated area to extend the range of specialist psychological and group interventions available across the Area.Other DutiesThe post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibilities entailed.Such variations are a common occurrence and would not of themselves justify the re-evaluation of a post. In cases, however, where a permanent and substantial change in the duties and responsibilities of a post occurs, consistent with a higher level of responsibility, then the postwould be eligible for re-evaluation.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Post graduate qualification in Music Psychotherapy at M.A level which includes creative Processes, working with individual and group dynamics and psychodynamic processes
• Have a music degree or able to demonstrate highly skilled use of own arts medium to graduate level to enable service users to engage in using the medium as part of the therapy process.
• Able to show knowledge and awareness of trauma informed care.
• Experience of working with people with psychiatric disorder

Desirable

• Further post qualification training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Fromeside, Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safeguarding

• Working within a designated locality the post holder will. Provide specialist professional advice on managing safeguarding children and domestic abuse cases, and work to assist in developing effective multiagency working in these safeguarding areas, including through representation in multiagency partnership groups and meetings.
• Provide professional advice on managing MAPPA and Prevent cases.
• Deputise for the Safeguarding Lead for Children at Trust governance groups/committees in an advisory capacity.
• Be an active member of the local and regional safeguarding networks and working groups.
• Work with the clinical audit department to ensure effective rollout of trust audit programs in the area(s) of responsibility and assure follow through on recommended actions.
• 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.
• Participate in the development of, and the delivery of specialist safeguarding training and practice development.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Trust work plans, to assist the trust in meeting statutory, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Support the development of specific Trust policies, procedures and guidance for safeguarding, as directed.
• Facilitate effective working arrangements both directly and through PALS, in relation to safeguarding.
• Provide cover for other senior practitioners- safeguarding, as required, including acting as named nurse for child protection (where directed and professionally appropriate).
• Act as deputy to the named nurse/professional for child protection (as professionally appropriate).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Social Worker or relevant registered Professional with Safeguarding experience.

Experience

Essential

• Advanced/expert understanding/application of relevant practice/standards/audit in relation to Safeguarding Children.
• Substantial clinical experience in a specialist safeguarding children role.
• Management experience in a specialist safeguarding children role.
• Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed and up-to-date knowledge of policies, statutory regulations and guidance relating to Safeguarding Vulnerable people, especially children and young adults and a working knowledge of guidance relating to Safeguarding Adults 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.

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

Refer to Key Local Information and Job Description

• To undertake comprehensive assessments of service users referred to the team, both urgent and routine, including specialist assessments of clients requiring non-medical prescribing, ensuring that a full health and social needs assessment, including medical history and medication history, is undertaken and implemented where required.
• To establish diagnosis and prescribe accordingly, discussing all treatment options (including non-pharmacological treatment) and potential side-effects with each service user.
• To ensure that record keeping is both up to date and accurate adhering to Trust, NMC and good practice guidelines, including clear documentation of medications discussed their effects and risks.
• To establish, plan and implement Clinical Management Plans (CMPs) where appropriate and review at least annually.
• To request formal diagnostic tests in line with Trust, NICE and Department of Health guidelines.
• To assess and review the service users progress with their care coordinator.
• To prescribe and change medications within area of speciality and competence.
• To formulate, implement and evaluate individual care plans and nursing treatment plans with the involvement of all parties in the care of the service user.
• To work within Trust Medicines and Non-Medical Prescribing Policies.
• To establish and maintain good liaison with GP practices and other mental health services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and rationale.
• To maintain comprehensive case records in line with Trust requirements, including recording medications prescribed.
• To ensure that all prescribing decisions are communicated.
• To be the lead Drug and Alcohol nurse prescriber supporting the care of service users within the framework of the Care Programme Approach [CPA]
• To undertake risk assessments and management plans.
• To monitor and evaluate the quality of care given to service users.
• To offer carers an assessment of their needs.
• Prepare reports for tribunals, case conferences as required.
• To ensure the Trust Policies in relation to CPA, Risk Management and Confidentiality are strictly adhered to.
• To maintain an holistic approach with service users and work with them in all aspects of their lives in a variety of settings.
• To participate in the Reach SPOC Duty System to provide urgent response and advice to service users as required.

Person Specification

Professional registration/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (part 1)
• Post registration qualification in Nurse Independent / Supplementary Prescriber recorded by NMC.

Clinical Assessment Skills

Essential

• Approved Medication Management training (this incorporates CBT techniques, motivational interviewing and psycho-education).
• At least 3 years post qualifying experience in Mental Health, 2 at Band 6 or above
• At least 6 months experience working as a Supplementary Nurse Prescriber. o Expert clinical assessment skills.
• Experience of care co-ordination for a group of service users, developing specialised Clinical Management Plans.
• Knowledge of key Government targets in Mental Health.
• Experience of using different treatment models in practice.
• Thorough knowledge of the principals of CPA.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of current Mental Health legislation.
• Can demonstrate knowledge and principal of Risk Assessment and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of the National Service Framework standards.

Other

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

Desirable

• Experience of leading clinical teams

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other staff. o Good organisational skills.
• Able to be self-motivated and self-directing.
• Experience of clinical audit process.

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

Weymouth Drug & Alcohol Service (Reach)

Weymouth Coffee Tavern

Weymouth

DT4 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The remit includes (but is not limited to) the following:

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Experience

Essential

• Experience and proven expertise in working with people (either children or adults) with complex needs requiring placements
• Experience in relevant disciplines e.g. project management, change management, finance, contracts, estates, communications
• Highly developed specialist experience of working to develop individual packages of care in either a health or social care environment with multiple partners

Knowledge

Essential

• Deep understanding of the public sector, particularly health and social care, including all relevant policy drivers
• A good understanding of governance, assurance and risk management in a high cost and high risk area

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

NHS North East London

Address

20 Churchill Place

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Lesley Danby via email [email protected].

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative and organisational experience
• Relevant Health or Social Care experience
• Minimum of two years' experience working with the public / patients in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Knowledge and experience of using Trust IT/patient record/information systems, e.g. ICS, ICE, WebV, Winscribe, CRIS
• Previous experience working within a cancer service

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Rd

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

LEADERSHIP

Alongside the Chief Operating Officer and Divisional Boards;

The post holder is expected to establish and maintain relationships which enable the Trust to operate effectively with clinicians, managers and partners focused on improving outcomes and services to patients.

Ensure the Trust is able to meet all national and local performance targets and work closely with Divisional teams to ensure standards are met and support Divisions in taking corrective action where necessary.

Liaise with regulators to provide assurance on performance recovery plans.

To engage in and ensure delivery of the vision and objectives of the Trust to achieve continuous improvement of service delivery, monitor performance against these and take corrective action on poor performance.

Help to develop a culture and environment where safe and high quality patient care is consistently delivered across the organisation.

Translate corporate, local and national strategies into clear objectives and action plans and lead the implementation of these plans.

Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer as required

Oversee development and delivery of action plans, working closely with the Divisional Boards.

SERVICE AND BUSINESS PLANNING AND DELIVERY

Lead operational management from a corporate perspective, acting as a mediator and decision-maker on trust wide issues with cross-divisional implications, and ensuring timely and effective resolution of cross-Divisional issues.

Ensure development and delivery of Divisional operating plans, by designing and operating robust performance management and reporting processes, and intervening personally where necessary to ensure operational performance risks are anticipated and addressed.

Interpret and implement broad clinical and professional policies and NHS guidance across the organisation, providing advice to the Chief Operating Officer/Medical Director and other Executives / Divisional teams as necessary and developing services in line with them.

Undertake robust service planning for the organisation, develop and implement long-term strategic plans for continued development of sustainable and financially viable services.

Provide expertise and support to Divisional teams in the development of business cases in support of strategic plans, within the framework of Trust annual business planning.

Lead for the Trust on external reporting, ensuring that the Trust meets all the national requirements made by NHSI/E.

DELIVERY OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND QUALITY PATIENT CARE

Leadership for delivery of Trust statutory performance targets including those for ED, cancer, diagnostics and elective care.

To drive forward a culture of high performance and quality services by engaging teams in change, supporting ideas for improvement utilising the HDFT Impact continuous improvement methodology. This will include close working with all executives particularly the Director of Nursing and Medical Director to work across triumvirate teams to improve services.

Ensure delivery of waiting times standards across elective and diagnostics including meeting elective recovery trajectories

Ensure robust waiting list systems and processes are in place across the Trust and that they are appropriately managed

Ensure robust capacity planning takes place to meet demand for elective and diagnostic services

Working closely with triumvirate teams including the COO, Medical Director and Director of Nursing, lead on a programme of improving Patient Flow across the organisation in order to reduce length of stay, improve care and reduce crowding in ED and elective cancellations. This will include a focus on ensuring patients receive prompt diagnosis, treatment and discharge across the Trust.

Lead delivery of the ED performance recovery plan in partnership with the COO and triumvirate teams

Ensure the Escalation Policy and supporting processes are reviewed and updated regularly and ensure briefings to all staff on any changes to operational practice as a result of updates to the policy.

Ensure robust management of the Clinical Site Management Team & EPPR Team, and Hospital Integrated Discharge Service.

Provide the necessary leadership and support to ensure smooth running of the Trusts Cancer management, including the achievement of national cancer waiting times standards, the implementation of the Trusts Cancer Strategy and the annual peer review cycle.

In conjunction with the Clinical Lead for Cancer, Cancer Manager and Divisional teams, develop action plans to address areas of under-performance.

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND ON-CALL ARRANGEMENTS

Lead the delivery of the Trusts Emergency Planning and Resilience Response, ensuring that all the necessary steps are undertaken to maintain operational delivery across the Trust in all areas.

In conjunction with the Clinical Operations Manager, develop a programme of support and development for the on-call managers and on-call directors to ensure they are fully equipped to manage operational risks and contingency plans.

Manage the Clinical Operations Manager.

Ensure a robust on-call plan for the Trust is maintained.

Work with external agencies to ensure the Trust response to emergency planning is robust and where possible, consensus across organisations is reached on how to respond to incidents.

Ensure business continuity plans for the organisation are robust, monitored and escalated as appropriate and take account of the specific needs of high risk clinical environments and equipment in the Trust.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND RISK

Lead, on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer, the review and mitigation of operational risks.

Regularly review all corporate risks identified via the Trusts Risk Management Framework that are the responsibility of the Chief Operating Officer and ensure the required reporting and mitigating actions are adhered to.

Support the Chief Operating Office in reviewing areas of delivery concerning CQUINS, contract limiters and issues arising from external regulators such as NHSE/I and CQC, commissioners or auditors.

BUDGETARY, PERFORMANCE & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Lead the preparation of annual cost improvement programmes across the Operational Delivery, on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsible and accountable for the delivery of savings for the Directorate and for supporting processes which improve financial information and budgetary control.

Responsible for allocation of Chief Operating Officers resources to ensure service delivery and support developments.

Monitor the performance of the Directorate against agreed objectives taking corrective action when performance is not in accordance with performance plan.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

Act on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer at external meetings with responsibility for briefing on the Trusts performance as well as contributing to strategic level developments across the wider health community.

Develop and maintain productive relationships using effective proactive communication mechanisms with staff maximising the opportunity for staff engagement and opportunities to appropriately influence the planning, management and development of services within the Division

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

You should take ownership over and pursue a programme of continuous professional development, attending relevant training and courses.

ANY OTHER DUTIES

This job description is an outline only and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. It will be regularly reviewed and may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

• Masters qualification or undertaking Master's Degree/MBA or equivalent experience
• Extensive leadership and senior management experience in an acute healthcare provider setting.
• Substantial management experience and achievement at operational level plus evidence of achievement in strategic level projects or work streams.
• Substantial evidence of further Leadership and Management qualifications, further postgraduate study or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience in the mobilisation of integrated 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.

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing and treating patients in an inpatient/community setting.

Personal Skills

Essential

• To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.

Teaching

Essential

• Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
• Understand principles of teaching.

Research and Audit

Essential

• Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
• Experience of carrying out an audit project.

Management

Essential

• Evidence of management/leadership skills training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Victoria Centre

53 Downs Way,

Swindon

SN3 6BW

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 see attached job description and person specification for full details of the post and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS
• UK Prescribing Safety Assessment

Desirable

• Membership in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

• Successful completion of Core Training programme

Desirable

• Clinical experience beyond core training, research with publications

Skills and Knowledge - Clinical

Essential

• Basic knowledge of pharmacology
• Management of common acute and chronic conditions

Desirable

• Specialty based knowledge

Skills and Knowledge - Teaching

Essential

• Teaching medical students
• Clinical and organisational teaching experience
• Experience of delivery virtual teaching

Desirable

• Lecturing and assessment experience
• Teaching course
• Understanding of managing the virtual teaching environment (e.g.: preventing bullying behaviours between online participants)

Other Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Behaves in a professional manner and demonstrates the trust's values
• Good interpersonal skills
• Works collaboratively with all team members
• Self motivated to develop personal and professional knowledge
• Remains calm and approachable within challenging situations
• Proactive, self-starter

Desirable

• Career aspiration in medical education and clinical pharmacology and therapeutics

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 George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To fulfil a comprehensive role as a Psychological Practitioner within the Central Crisis Team.

To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records.

To participate in Continued Professional Development and other developmental activities.

To undertake Research and Development and clinical audit.

To clinically supervise trainees, assistants and team members as appropriate to level of experience.

To offer training to staff in the crisis team and other staff where appropriate.

To offer consultation to staff in the crisis team and other staff where appropriate.

CLINICAL:

To provide a psychologically informed service to the Central Crisis team including assessment and specialist formulation for individuals and carers as appropriate.

To provide specialist consultation and supervision to the Crisis team and other agencies providing care for the client group.

To liaise with the team and identify appropriate care pathways for patients with complex needs within secondary services.

To work jointly with colleagues within secondary services offering consultation, case management and case-based discussion and providing expert advice.

To participate in CPI referral processes and meetings.

To participate in generic team duties as agreed by the team leader and CPI Lead, as appropriate to the needs of the service.

To participate in acute review meetings with the Central Bristol Crisis Team.

To participate in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Complex Psychological Interventions Service.

To maintain accurate records and to monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.

To support the full implementation of the Personal wellbeing Plan (PWP) model.

PROFESSIONAL:

To be accountable for own professional actions and to fully observe the relevant Code of Conduct for your professional body;

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area and Complex Psychological Interventions Service policies and procedures;

To participate in local Complex Psychological Interventions meetings and Trust-wide meetings as appropriate;

To maintain and develop high standards of practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with colleagues from the same profession;

To participate in an annual performance appraisal.

SERVICE GOVERNANCE:

To participate in service governance processes in the profession and in the LDU to maintain a safe, effective service which responds to Service User feedback.

To support and participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit.

To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that best practice is shared.

To promote the use of effective interventions in the service.

TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT:

To provide training, supervision and consultation in psychological approaches to staff in the Crisis team. This to include joint assessment with Crisis team staff, formulation of complex mental health problems and planning of interventions to be implemented by other team members with service users.

To provide training, supervision and reflective practice to assistants, trainees and team members as appropriate to experience level.

To collaborate with colleagues to develop and offer training courses, workshops and supervision groups to develop skills in psychological interventions and related approaches for staff in the locality.

To contribute to the teaching of students and trainees in psychology, medicine, nursing and other health care disciplines.

To agree a plan of personal development with the CPI and the team line manager.

PERFORMANCE AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:

Ensure that you and your team understand all of the agreed key performance indicators for your service, particularly relating to outcomes and essential standards to be met.

Ensure that you and your team understand data quality standards and that all the necessary records for your service are maintained and reported.

Ensure that you and your team understand all of the clinical and business action plans relevant to your services.

Ensure that you and your team understand all of the monitoring, auditing and reporting systems relevant to your services.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING:

Actively seek opportunities for improvement for the services which you and your team provide by identifying research evidence and best practice elsewhere, interpreting/translating and facilitating adaptation for AWP.

Analyse and interpret data to inform the strategic direction of the services which you and your team provide

Ensure multidisciplinary involvement and the use of quality improvement (QI) techniques in service improvement, by negotiating shared solutions, facilitating the resolution of complex or contentious issues and managing any conflict into constructive outcomes.

Ensure effective risk identification, analysis, mitigation and management within your services, encouraging all members of your team to be aware of and to manage risks.

GOVERNANCE AND POLICY:

Ensure that you understand all of the key governance requirements, policies and standards for your services and that these are communicated to your team; make sure your team understand the importance of good governance.

Support the development of policies relevant to your services, including your team in this work.

SERVICE/POLICY DEVELOPMENT:

To collaborate with specialist staff and other agencies in the LDU to extend the range of specialist psychological individual, family and group interventions available across the area.

To propose changes to policies and procedures in multidisciplinary teams as appropriate.

To advise managers of service developments.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

To engage in research relevant to service priorities as appropriate.

To participate in audit and service evaluation activities examining the effectiveness of current service delivery and informing the development of services relevant to client needs.

To provide advice, support and consultation to colleagues from other disciplines undertaking research in the area.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Professional

Essential

• Degree and Masters level qualification, or equivalent o Doctoral Clinical Psychologist/ Counselling Psychology qualification, qualification as a Psychotherapist or Arts Psychotherapist or Psychological Therapists at an accredited training institution or equivalent professional qualification.
• HCPC Registration, professional registration as an adult Psychotherapist, Arts Psychotherapist or Clinical Psychologist with UKCP, or other relevant body.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of individuals with complex mental health problems
• Experience of developing and delivering training to support multidisciplinary teams and others as appropriate
• Experience of offering clinical supervision and/ or facilitating reflective practice sessions for multidisciplinary staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary working within an adult mental health NHS setting including consultation in case discussions, and team meetings.
• In-depth Knowledge of at least one therapeutic model

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working with two or more therapeutic models
• Experience of working psychologically with people in acute levels of distress
• Experience of working with adults across the lifespan
• Experience of leadership and/ or service development within NHS services.

Skills and Personal Attributes

Essential

• Effective team player with good communication and liaison skills
• Confidence in working to support members of multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to cope with workload pressure/prioritise workload

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

Speedwell Centre

Whitefield Road Speedwell

Bristol

BS5 7TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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