Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• CCST/CESR Specialist Registration

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in gastroenterology

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience and competence in gastroenterology
• Ability to provide therapeutic endoscopy for GI bleeding.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Subspecialty expertise in gastroenterology or endoscopy

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of experience in Clinical Governance
• Experience of Audit

Personal and professional Attributes

Essential

• Upholds Trust values
• GMC code of conduct

Management and Administrative

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently

Desirable

• Experience/qualification in clinical leadership/management

Teaching

Essential

• Experience and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate clinical staff

Desirable

• Medical education qualification

Research

Essential

• Experience of research

Desirable

• Postgraduate research degree
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Publication in peer reviewed journals

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness and ability to travel across sites if needed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with active NMC/HCPC Registration
• Commitment to undertake mentorship module on completion of preceptorship qualification.

Desirable

• NMC/HCPC recognisable mentorship qualification
• Post Registration qualification in speciality
• Diploma/degree in Nursing.
• D32/33 or equivalent qualification
• leadership skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to manage a Ward/Department area for a period of a shift.
• Extended scope of practice skills, e.g. venepuncture.
• Experience of managing and co-ordinating a team.
• Understanding of expanded roles / professional practice issues.
• Relevant nursing/practitioner duties
• Continuing professional development, with portfolio.
• NMC Code of Conduct
• Results interpretation
• Clinical governance
• Nursing strategy
• Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues, i.e. CNO Nursing Strategy.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovation in practice
• Teaching/Mentoring
• Knowledge of primary care

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to deal with a continually changing workload.
• Mentorship skills.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Ability to communicate with MDT.
• Ability to work as member of a team.
• Problem solving skills.
• Extended clinical skills e.g. venepuncture,
• Interpreting baseline observations.
• Basic IT skills.
• Able to use initiative appropriately.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy
• Motivation
• Enthusiasm
• Positive approach to change
• Non-judgemental
• Flexible

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Hensingham

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE Maths & English at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or Equivalent. (certificates will need to be provided as proof)
• oCare Certificate
• oEvidence of Level 3 study

Desirable

• oFoundation Degree in Healthcare within the last 5 years
• oEvidence in supporting the development of others

Experience

Essential

• oAbility to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• oDemonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• oExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• oUnderstanding of scope of professional practice.
• oUnderstanding of reflective practice and its application.
• oSelf-awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• oDemonstrate ability of change management.
• oProblem solving skills

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/clients/service users, their relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• oAbility to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patient/clients/service users, their families, carers and colleagues.
• oAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• oEnthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
• oIT skills.
• oThe ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CIC/WCH

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Catering Supervisory role
• Menu Planning
• Cash Handling
• Food ordering
• Stock management

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Maths and English qualifications
• Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety
• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Food Safety Regulations
• Equality issues

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good customer service skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Able to deal with complaints or queries

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association, and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Desirable

• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Experience

Essential

• Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current heath and social care and education policy

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

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

NHS England

Address

10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are open to home Trust nursing students due to qualify in September 2026.

We are currently recruiting experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses to the following areas.

Please indicate in your application which area you would like to work.

Critical Care TeamsAre you a registered nurse with previous experience caring for acutely unwell patients?

We are seeking experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Critical Care teams. We have exciting opportunities available across the highly specialised critical care areas: Neuro/Major Trauma Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Critical Care and General Critical Care which specialises in Major Burns and Maternal medicine. These units provide exceptional care to some of the most complex and critically ill patients, offering nurses the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting patients and their families through every stage of their critical care journey. Whether caring for patients with life-changing neurological injuries and major trauma or supporting those with complex medical conditions and severe burn injuries, you will play a vital role in making a difference every day. We are committed to supporting your professional development through comprehensive induction programmes, clinical education, mentorship and opportunities for career progression. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to build a rewarding career within a leading Critical Care service, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that we are unable to offer alternative interview dates so candidates should make every effort to be available for the interview date shown on the current advert.

Please be advised we can only support face to face interviews at this time.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

• Meets All Essential Criteria

Desirable

• Meets All Desirable Criteria

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Skills / Expereince

Essential

• GCSE Level
• Customer care skills
• Basic IT skills
• Experience in patient / customer focused roles

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Previous patient care experience
• Basic understanding of diabetic Retinopathy

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Across North East London

Homerton Healthcare

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. The post holder will assist in providing individualised, co-ordinated care for all patients assigned to them.

2. Provides nursing care without supervision and contributes to the development and evaluation of nursing practice in the Emergency Department.

3. Effectively co-ordinates individual areas of the department (e.g. Majors/Resus/Paediatrics) supervising and supporting junior staff.

4. Takes charge of the department under supervision of senior colleagues,

whilst working towards departmental shift leader competencies.

5. Provides expert teaching and supervision to junior colleagues to uplift their clinical skills and knowledge

6. Ensure the Trust ICARE values are upheld.

CLINICAL

1. To assess, plan and implement evidence based, individualised patient care.

2. To liaise regularly with the Nurse-in-Charge regarding patient care and flow.

3. To provide direct nursing care which is consistently of a high standard

4. To take responsibility for a defined group of patients.

5. To maintain accurate and appropriate nursing documentation and ensure communication and liaison with the multidisciplinary team is maintained.

6. To act as a role model and assist, support and supervise other nurses in the team as required, including undertaking role of preceptor.

7. To deliver care in line with evidence-based practices and latest nursing research.

8. To delegate as appropriate within the team, taking accountability for delegation.

9. To work a full range of shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

10. To escalate incidents in real time and report these on Datix.

MANAGEMENT

1. To effectively manage and supervise allocated areas within the Emergency Department.

2. Maintain effective communication between team members, patients and their families.

3. Work always as part of the team, liaising closely with senior colleagues, and respond positively to feedback from colleagues and service users.

4. Take on a link nurse role and work with the nursing leadership team to ensure service standards are met, audits are undertaken, and quality improvement is championed.

5. Be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies, guidelines and procedures.

6. Have responsibility for appropriate and cost-effective use of resources.

7. Work within the Health and Safety at Work Act, following Trust policies for reporting accidents/incidents, showing an awareness of risk management in the workplace.

8. Ensure equipment is in good working order, and report appropriately when defective.

EDUCATION

1. Demonstrates commitment to supporting education within the department.

2. Assist in the planning and implementation of induction programmes for new members of staff.

3. Demonstrate a continuing process of professional development regarding clinical and leadership skills.

4. Participate in and utilise the Trusts clinical supervision and annual appraisal processes.

5. Maintain compliance with Trust mandatory training requirements.

PROFESSIONAL

1. Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors at all times.

2. Be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date registration on the NMC register.

3. Maintain a professional portfolio which will meet the requirements of NMC revalidation.

4. Always work in such a manner that protects colleagues, patients and visitors from any hazards (which involves recognising and reporting such hazards should they arise).

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but rather a framework within which the post holder will be given the flexibility to define the detail in conjunction with the Senior Nurse for Practice Development and other senior members of the Nursing Team.

PERSONAL CONDUCT

All staff are expected to treat others with courtesy and respect. The hospitals rules and policies including the disciplinary procedure apply to all staff without exception.

Senior Staff Nurses are expected to plan their annual leave well in advance so that their absence is not detrimental to the service.

Senior Staff Nurses are expected to be exemplary role models within the organisation, always adhering to the dress code and uniform policy.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) or RGN
• Practice Assessor course
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) and Trauma Intermediate Life Support (TILS)
• Post registration course in Emergency Nursing

Desirable

• Level 2 trauma course (e.g. Advanced Trauma Nursing Course)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently in all areas of the Emergency Department
• Ability to manage own workload, and supervise junior staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in phlebotomy, cannulation and IV drug administration
• Triage/initial assessment skills

Desirable

• Experience of managing areas of the Emergency Department
• Plastering competency

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Completion of RCN Emergency Nursing Level 1 competencies and working towards level 2
• Experience of regularly working in Triage, Resus, Majors and Paediatrics independently
• Knowledge of adult and children's safeguarding principles
• Knowledge of Emergency Department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Desirable

• Knowledge of NCL HASU, Major Trauma and Cardiac transfer protocols

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Genuine interest in Emergency Nursing
• Ability to demonstrate Trust values
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Whittington Hospital - Accident & Emergency Level 5

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced mental health professional or social care worker with a recognised professional qualification working in a mental health setting? Do you meet the KSA requirements as set out by the BABCP? Have you considered training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and getting paid to do it?

If so, our Trainee High Intensity Therapist programme could be the role for you!

Getting to know Us:

Hello! We are Vita Health Group we are one of the lead providers of Talking Therapies services within the North East, Midlands, South East and South West. We are super proud of the work we do at Step 3 and see the life-changing impact of our practice every single day!

We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our CBT Therapists to embrace specialist training and leadership opportunities.

The Role:

We are looking for aspiring Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Talking Therapies Service as Trainee High Intensity Therapists (HITs) in the January 2027 cohort at Coventry University.

The course you will undertake is the one-year, full-time, PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.For further information on the course please visit:https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/shc/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-pgdipmsc/

Please note these are fixed term positions for the duration of the course.

After completing the training and becoming a qualified HIT, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent HIT post and contribute to an experienced and innovative service.

A typical working week includes 3 days of clinical practice with the service and 2 days at University. University days will be hybrid training with a combination of remote and face-to-face teaching. Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be required to attend one of the service area offices for part of the week.

You will provide High Intensity CBT interventions recommended by NICE to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders.

During your training you will receive weekly supervision by both the workplace andthe University.

Getting to know You:

The Trainee position is aimed at mental health professionals who have some experience in CBT and who continue to work in a mental health environment.

Applications are invited from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and PWPs (with two years post qualification experience).

Applicants without recognised and accredited core mental health professional training (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners or Psychotherapists and Counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) are eligible to apply but must be able to complete a KSA portfolio.

For more information about Core Professions:

https://www.babcp.com/Core-Professions

For more information about the KSA requirements:

https://www.babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes

Essential Requirements:

• Core Professional training or qualification, or able to demonstrate at interview that you meet the KSA requirements set by the BABCP.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health (or ability to study at third year undergraduate degree level).
• Membership of the BABCP (from the time that the course commences).
• Availability to attend university as requiredteaching will be a mixture of face to face and remote.
• Experience of working in mental health services, including risk management.
• Experience of working in Primary Care/IAPT services.

Desirable Requirements:

• Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBT.
• Evidence of supervised CBT practice.

Other Requirements:

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend online academic screening interviews for the university on 23rd September 2026
• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend online interviews held on15th October 2026.All interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• Applicants must be available to commence the role and attend service induction on 11th January 2027 with VHG (held remotely).Following this, the first day of induction with Coventry University will be on 18th January 2027. All essential equipment will be provided.
• For those successful candidates completing a KSA, the date for submission is 11th January 2027. For further guidance on how to complete the KSA please email us at [email protected].
• A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) will be required by the service for appointment to post.
• Applicants who have completed an NHS or HEE funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.
• Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS. All candidates who hold a visa should ensure that their visapermitsthe right to work and study in the UK.

About Us

As part of Spire Healthcare, were proud to build on a legacy of improving lives for over 30 years and continue to deliver primary care physical and mental health services accessed through the NHS, via employer-funded care and at our network of private clinics.

Working here

We are an award-winning employer regularly recognised at industry events and our latest employee survey revealed the top reasons for working here as:

• Supportive teams and managers
• A positive and inclusive culture
• Strong well-being and mental health support
• Trust, autonomy and flexibility

We invest in your growth with frequent career progression opportunities and development initiatives including mentoring, secondments, management training and regular clinical CPD webinars. You will enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package further details here Careers - Vita Health Group

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively support a range of initiatives including:

• Disability Confident Leader
• Positive action through Ethnicity and Gender Matters initiatives
• Employer with Heart and Mindful Employer status
• Menopause Friendly accreditation

Learn more about our EDI commitments here Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Vita Health Group.

If you need any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process we will be happy to help - please get in touch at [email protected]

Additional information

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK and subject to a DBS check at offer stage.

Your application data is handled securely in accordance to UK GDPR guidelines.

We may close jobs to new applications earlier than original stated closing date.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Vita Health Group

Address

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work jointly with staff from other agencies in direct work with children and young people and their families.
• To assess child safeguarding issues for each case. To practice within local safeguarding guidelines, sharing and directly referring on concerns when appropriate and participating in multi-agency safeguarding conferences.
• To inform and influence child mental health strategy including the development of joint agency protocols for pathways of care, intervention or treatment, joint planning and collaborative working relationships.
• To participate in identifying service needs and gaps across agencies with regard to children and young peoples mental health.
• To assess child safeguarding issues for each case. To practice within local safeguarding guidelines, sharing and directly referring on concerns when appropriate and participating in multi-agency safeguarding conferences.
• When appropriate within the role to engage in joint work with other specialist CAMHS personnel as agreed with line manager.
• As required, contribute to the triage of CAMHS referrals and other tasks within Getting Advice such as providing advice to families/carers and professionals via the Advice Line
• To comply with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of their professional body.
• To comply with any necessary data collection and information sharing across agencies in line with Trust guidelines on confidentiality

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Current registration with the NMC, Allied Health Professional with HCPC registration or UKCP registration and commitment to CPD or relevant professional registration and/or accreditation

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration qualifications relevant to children's and adolescent mental health and systemic therapeutic skills.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of using assessment skills of mental illness and risk in children and young people
• Working knowledge of how specialist child and adolescent mental health services are organised and operate; where and how they fit into the health and social care community
• Demonstrates experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies with young people

Desirable

• Experience gained in working mental health with children young people and families
• Experience of specialist training in delivering evidence-based intervention to children, young people and families

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with young people, families and carers as well as professionals from a wide range of services
• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.

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

Barton Hill Settlement

Ducie Road

Bristol

BS5 0AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall Job Purpose

The Strategic People Change Partner (SPCP) will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership within several transformation programmes, working closely with SROs and Clinical Directors, as well as People Business Partners, Organisational Development colleagues and senior operational and clinical leaders across the Trust.

The postholder will align transformation objectives together with the organisations wider strategic goals including the AWP Great Place to Work strategic priority. and the Clinical Groups goals and objectives.

This strategic partnership role will provide leadership, advice and expertise on all workforce related matters relating to transformation. This includes shaping workforce plans, enabling and driving engaging change processes, developing comprehensive workforce plans and ultimately ensuring that that transformation changes are delivered and sustained through an inclusive, engaging and compassionate approach.

The ability to encapsulate the concept of matrix working across the People Services, Transformation, and Divisional teams will be crucial to the delivery of the role.

Transformation Programme Delivery

The SPCP partners with the SRO role will ensure that transformation programme benefits are realised, including tens of millions of pounds of savings over several years, potentially a reduction of the workforce of at least 10%.

They will be the professional lead on the workforce components of programme delivery, including strategic workforce planning, OD informed change, and engagement strategies aligned to programme milestones.

Partnering with SROs, the SPCP will define, baseline and track workforce-related benefits, including financial savings, productivity improvements and workforce efficiencies. Leading the development of workforce inputs to business cases and programme plans, ensuring alignment to clinical, operational and financial outcomes, establishing and maintaining workforce benefits realisation frameworks, including KPIs, reporting and tracking mechanisms.

The role will support transformation governance, working with the transformation programme teams on identifying and mitigating workforce risks, interdependencies, benefits registers, etc.,ensuring workforce issues are appropriately considered at project and programme meetings and act as the subject matter expert on workforce at programme boards and governance forums.

The SPCPs will be the named workforce expert leads on specific programmes, covering the whole trust-wide portfolio between them. They will be expected to work closely together to ensure that there is cross cover for programmes during absences, that programmes adopt consistent approaches to workforce transformation plans, and that cross-programme workforce interdependencies, opportunities and economies are identified.

It is vital that the SPCP takes into account business as usual divisional and trust-wide workforce matters (changes, pressures, problems, etc.) in understanding and responding to the context in which transformation is being designed and delivered, integrating operational workforce intelligence (e.g. vacancies, turnover, industrial relations issues) into transformation design and delivery. They will work collaboratively with People Business Partners, OD and divisional teams to ensure alignment between transformation and operational workforce priorities.

Workforce Planning

The SPCP will be responsible for ensuring that each programme has a comprehensive strategic workforce plan, that dovetails with any divisional workforce plans, and includes a workforce development plan, ensuring plans clearly articulate future workforce models, transition pathways and measurable outcomes.

They will provide expertise to facilitate clinical leads in effective organisation design, that enables the delivery of the future clinical model / strategy.

Working closely with the Clinical Lead for Mental Health Workforce, they will use a broad range of workforce data and performance metrics to inform this process, apply evidence-based workforce planning methodologies, analyse and interpret complex workforce datasets (e.g. ESR, productivity, agency usage) to inform decision-making and utilise recognised frameworks (CIPD, NHSE, HEE) to ensure best practice and benchmarking.

The strategic workforce plans will consider alternative skills mixes, new and advanced roles, flexible and multidisciplinary workforce models, partnerships with voluntary and community organisations and digital opportunities. This will include a clear workforce development plan that details how skills and capabilities will be developed to meet future needs and is developed with input and support from Learning and Development colleagues and professional leads.

Workforce Change, Engagement and communication

A critical part of the SPCPs role will be to ensure that transformation changes are approached in an inclusive, engaging and compassionate way, reinforcing the Great Place to Work strategic priority and principles.

Using an Organisational Development informed approach, tools and expertise, the changes will maximise engagement from the workforce and embrace co-design principles, taking into account workplace culture, history and norms, and using data to identify risks and hotspots.

The SPCP will lead on a workforce engagement and communications plan that ensures the transformation changes are designed, adopted and sustained effectively and in a timely way. This will include coaching leaders and line managers in progressive engagement and communication approaches, and designing engagement events and communications, undertaking stakeholder analyses, etc. They will work closely with the Great Place to Work programme leads, the Associate Director for Retention and Organisational Development, and the Communications teams on this.

The SCPC will work with divisional leads to ensure that there is a commitment to deliver equality and inclusiveness in all aspects of service line activity including service provision and the approach to the process of change, ensuring completion of equality impact assessments and addressing disparities.

The SPCP will also be responsible for ensuring that transformation plans are realistic and legally compliant in terms of workforce structural changes, redundancy and consultation processes, working closely with HRBP teams and engaging their expertise and support on this, and working proactively with Trades Unions under positive partnership working principles, thereby reducing the risk of adverse employee relations cases and tribunal processes.

Because of the seniority of this post the postholder may be required to participate in on-call arrangements, after suitable training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPD or equivalent / potential

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of the planning and delivery of the workforce aspects of business / service changes in a large complex organization.
• Comprehensive experience of transformation programmes and projects governance and approaches.
• Experience of developing and implementing workforce plans and strategies.
• Knowledge of OD and change management approaches and tools in a complex change programme 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.

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

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

******We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

This role has been assigned occupation code 9231 using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance, it is strongly unlikely that the criteria required to support Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be met for this vacancy.

For further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths

Desirable

• Recognised security qualification, SIA licence holder
• CCTV operator licence
• Restrictive intervention/Safe holding qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a customer service environment

Desirable

• Previous hospital security experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others (both verbally and written)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow instruction and direction

Desirable

• Knowledge, familiarity with Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of CCTV systems

Personal Attributes

Essential

• To have a flexible approach to work
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Team member approach with a helpful attitude

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a wide range of people, including outside agencies, sometimes requiring tact and persuasive skills where there may be barriers to understanding or agreement.

Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers relating to appointments, admissions and meetings etc.

Provide and receive routine and complicated information, including dealing with enquiries from external stakeholders and the public. This may include sensitive information.

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment ensuring that communication with appropriate team members is effective.

To receive and open mail (paper and electronic as necessary) and distribute/despatch accordingly ensuring appropriate action is taken with high priority items.

To manage both telephone and face to face contacts with distressed service users in a supportive and empathetic manner.

Exercise judgement when dealing with patient inquires, analyse and resolve non-clinical patient problems including resolving conflicting diary appointments or schedules, clinics, meetings, tribunals etc.

Manage the organisation of key meetings including business meetings and conferences, grievance hearings etc. and compile and prepare agendas and supporting papers for meetings.

Type patient reports/correspondence/e-mails as required, deal with telephone/face to face enquiries from patients. Input accurate and up to date patient data onto the RiO system.

Interpret and advise on data and office management functions and implement relevant procedures.

Consider line management issues and decide on a course of action to be taken.

Day to Day line management of Clinical Services Administrators as required:

• Carry out supervision sessions on a monthly basis
• Undertake appraisals
• Provide immediate guidance and assistance in problem solving
• Agree/monitor absences in regard to annual leave, flexi time, sickness
• Workload management

Prepare and present reports and a range of complex information in a range of formats including the production of scorecards, KPIs, performance reports and ad-hoc reports.

Collect performance data and produce monthly performance reports as required and directed by the Business Coordinator.

Ensure that appropriate systems are developed and maintained to prompt bring forward information or follow-up that is required for appointments, meetings and projects etc. and for outstanding work that has been requested by a certain deadline.

Take and distribute formal minutes as necessary.

Authorised signatory for small payments, timesheets.

Set up and manage effective office

Management/filing systems to support the service delivery.

May need to arrange rotas/staff cover.

Plans own workload to ensure that weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks are met.

Prioritise workload with particular consideration to issues arising and responding to shifting priorities appropriately.

Assist patients during incidental contact, to provide non-clinical advice or information to patients/relatives or carers.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English
• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or similar relevant qualification or equivalent competence acquired by experience or willingness to undertake NVQ 3 Administration Qualification under the Trust Apprenticeship Scheme

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to take and convey clear messages
• Ability to prioritise and work to conflicting demands without direct supervision
• Good IT Skills - competent in Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Dexterity co-ordination for keyboard skills or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the full range of routine and non-routine admin and secretarial procedures
• Excellent computer and IT skills to enable the production of reports and spread sheets.
• Experience of using specialist Intermediate theoretical knowledge of admin terminology and organisational procedures to enable problem solving etc.
• Line management experience.

Desirable

• Administration experience in a health/social care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Specialised LD IP Kingfisher Service

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote and champion the rights, values, responsibilities and diversity of people, and act in an open and compassionate way within clear professional boundaries.

Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build and sustain positive working relationships with individuals, families and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services.

Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of care packages, including implementing specific parts of an individual care plan.

Working autonomously within relevant practice boundaries, under indirect, but not direct, supervision of registered clinicians.

Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, contributing to a range of written documents as appropriate, including reports, referrals and letters. This includes collaboratively working with individuals to complete the Outcome Star and attend training in this tool if required.

Enable people to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan and relapse prevention strategies. This may include enabling people to manage their own domestic and personal resources, housing needs, and enabling people to access learning / training, or work opportunities.

Support individuals in developing and maintaining their identity and personal relationships, including potentially difficult relationships.

Support people with mental health needs to engage with their own health care, in accordance with their care plan.

Act to protect individuals from abuse and harm in line with local and National policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding, Risk Management and Suicide Prevention).

Work proactively with carers and families, identifying carers needs and signposting to appropriate services or agencies.

Proactively develop your knowledge and practice, making use of both clinical and management supervision and available learning opportunities.

Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace

Please see full job Descriptions for all responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 5 vocational qualification (Foundation Degree in Mental Health or Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Training in an allied field such as counselling, mediation or advocacy.
• Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing).

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, taking a positive, non-judgmental approach towards service users, carers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Experience of mental health services, as a user, carer, volunteer or worker

Desirable

• Sound understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application.
• Direct military experience or experience of working with veterans and their families/carers etc
• Experience of teaching / training individuals or groups
• Experience of working in a customer care environment, (e.g. an Advice Centre, Telephone Helpline or Advocacy Service)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to form and sustain a trusting relationship with service users/carers
• Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills and ability to communicate both face to face, via email and by telephone
• Written communication skills, with the ability to contribute to written reports, maintain accurate records and interpret relevant clinical information effectively
• IT skills: ability to use email, Microsoft word and basic clinical records databases
• Ability to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner
• Ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the context of the role and service.
• Team-working skills, and ability to function effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate compassionate, recovery-focused care that values diversity and equality
• Enthusiasm for continual professional development and service improvement
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems
• Ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times
• Mobile with the facility to move easily across a geographically dispersed, and often rural area with limited access to public transport. This will include attending face-to-face appointments, Trust training and team meetings as required.
• Ability to promote Op Courage at external events as required and on occasional weekends.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road, Locking Castle

Western Super Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

******We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.

This role has been assigned occupation code 2225using the CASCOT coding tool. Under current Home Office guidance. For further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Your Job GOV.UK. Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS
• Experience - in addition to a single training placement - of clinical work with children and families with health-care needs.
• Registration as a clinical psychologist (or other domain title as agreed)

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with neurodevelopmental and/or neurological difficulties and their families
• Clinical experience of working with a wide variety of child neurodevelopmental difficulties (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disability, ADHD etc.) and/or neurological difficulties, across the whole age range, reflecting all levels of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Experience of working with children and young people in a range of clinical settings
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in physical health settings in particular assessment and therapeutic interventions with children and young people with development disabilities and their families

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• Some knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc)
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in children with physical health difficulties

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Commitment to multi-disciplinary team working - a team player

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Bank

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide focused, person-centred assessment and support to people experiencing an acute mental health crisis. You will identify and assess a persons needs, enabling appropriate support, signposting and onward referral to services where required, under indirect supervision of a registered colleague. This will be remote assessments across the model. You will work alongside registered healthcare professionals to provide recovery and solution-focused care which:

Prioritises service-users and carers needs and preferences, and their respect, privacy and dignity.

Prioritises patient safety, and functions in accordance with local and national safeguarding, risk management and suicide prevention processes.

Promotes and develops personal strengths, enabling and empowering people and their families to manage their mental health issues in as non-restrictive a way as possible.

Recognises mental health recovery as a holistic process, encompassing individuals physical, psychological, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.

You will:

Promote and champion the rights, values, responsibilities and diversity of people.

Promote and maintain effective communication with people in order to build and sustain positive working relationships with individuals, families and carers, team members and other agencies. This may include accessing translation and interpreting services.

Contribute to the planning, implementation and review of care packages, where applicable, including implementing specific parts of an individual care plan.

Working autonomously within relevant practice boundaries, under indirect supervision of registered clinicians.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of mental health needs and clinical risks.

Maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, contributing to a range of written documents as appropriate, including reports, referrals and letters.

Enable people to understand and manage their mental health needs in line with their care plan and relapse prevention strategies. This may include enabling people to manage their own domestic and personal resources, housing needs, and enabling people to access learning / training, or work opportunities.

Support individuals in developing and maintaining their identity and personal relationships, including potentially difficult relationships.

Support people with mental health needs to engage with their own health care, in accordance with their care plan.

Act to protect individuals from abuse and harm in line with local and National policies and procedures (e.g. Safeguarding, Risk Management, Suicide Prevention).

Work proactively with carers and families, identifying carers needs and signposting to appropriate services or agencies.

Proactively develop your knowledge and practice, making use of both clinical and management supervision and available learning opportunities.

Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace.

Our comprehensive onboarding package, ongoing training and supervision supports your development in this highly rewarding frontline role.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the context of the role and service.
• Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate both face to face, via email and by telephone.
• Ability to form and sustain a trusting relationship with service users/carers.
• Written communication skills, with the ability to contribute to written reports, maintain accurate records and interpret relevant clinical information effectively.
• IT skills: ability to use email, Microsoft word and basic clinical records databases.
• Ability to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner
• Team-working skills, and ability to function effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate compassionate, recovery-focused care that values diversity and equality.
• Enthusiasm for continual professional development and service improvement.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience (2 years +) of working in a mental health setting in the UK
• Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, including UK mental health frameworks e.g MHA/MCA

Desirable

• Previous community experience working within a mental health setting
• Experience of working in a health customer care environment, eg an Advice Centre, Telephone Helpline or Advocacy Service.
• Experience of conducting or assisting with front-line mental health assessments
• Experience of teaching / training individuals or groups

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 5 vocational qualification (Foundation Degree in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)
• Level 2 Functional Skills (e.g. GCSE Mathematics and English Language Grade C/4 or above or equivalent).

Desirable

• Training in psychosocial interventions (e.g. CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing).
• Training in an allied field such as counselling, mediation or advocacy.

Other Requirements

Essential