Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 6 - Full time 37.5 hours per week Gedling & Hucknall Dementia Outreach Service.

Office hours 9-5, 5 days a week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our MHSOP Community Mental Health Team within the Dementia Outreach Service (DOS) covering the Gedling & Hucknall locality. We provide assessment, treatment and support for service users of any age with a diagnosis of a dementia or people over the age of 65 with a mental health condition.

The service is for patients with a dementia diagnosis. The team provides specialist assessment, therapy & treatment, working to an individually tailored care plan to adopt a flexible, patient-centred approach enabling the older person with mental health difficulties to engage in services available to them and to lead as independent a life as possible.

DOS - The County Dementia Outreach Service Operates as a virtual team operating within the CMHT , delivering person-centred, dementia-friendly care. The service collaborates with patients, families, and care home staff to reduce distress, manage behaviours of concern, prevent inappropriate hospital admissions, and maintain suitable care placements.

There will be an expectation that the team will work closely with the CMHT and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTTs) in the locality.

There will be an expectation at times that the Band 6 Clinician will be the duty worker for the team.

You will provide Community Mental Health nursing input into the service. You will also provide specialist assessments and provide support and supervision to junior team members.

You will be an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse and have current NMC registration. You will have proven post qualification experience and have experience of working with this client group and of multi-disciplinary working. You will have a sound knowledge of risk assessment and be able to demonstrate sound evidence-based practice.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is Essential for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN
• Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
• NMC
• Nursing student mentor.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing.

Training

Desirable

• Dementia care/person centred care training.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
• Experience of managing a case load.

Desirable

• Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.
• Community Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
• The 6 C's
• Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.

Desirable

• National and Local Nursing issues

Skills

Essential

• Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post.
• Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.

Trust Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hazelwood House - Highbury Hospital

Highbury Road

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a committed and experienced Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurses to help deliver the service in Bassetlaw as part of Older People Care Unit .

You will be based within the Multi-Disciplinary Community Mental Health Team whilst also being a part of the wider outreach service which is managed by a clinical specialist.

A key aspect of the Community Psychiatric Nurse role will be advising and supporting care home staff to improve their skills and confidence to manage behaviours and promote person centred care planning. Specialist knowledge of the nursing issues associated with dementia in a residential setting and a high level of communication skills are crucial. The County Dementia Outreach service covers the County of Nottinghamshire and operates within a virtual team service model with clinicians being based within locality based community mental health teams.

Applicants must be NMC registered.

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 have stipulated that From 11th November 2021, all care home workers, and anyone entering a care home, will need to be fully vaccinated (had a full course of an MHRA approved COVID-19 vaccine), unless they are exempt under the regulations. These Regulations apply to this post and therefore it is a requirement that you provide evidence of your vaccination status or a medical exemption as a part of the recruitment process.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN.
• Nursing student mentor.
• Specialist knowledge of the nursing needs and issues associated with dementia in a residential setting.
• NMC.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing.

Training

Desirable

• Dementia care/person centred care training.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working with people with dementia in an inpatient/ residential setting and or community setting.
• Experience of managing a case load.

Desirable

• Care planning within the MCA and best interest decision making experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.
• The 6 C's
• Demonstrate understanding of the mental and physical health and social needs of the client group.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of Safeguarding issues and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• A robust understanding of risk assessment and management.

Desirable

• National and Local Nursing issues

Skills

Essential

• Effective, adaptable communication with patients, carers and other agencies.
• Good written, verbal and IT skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team/inter-agency team.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Can discuss issues involved in managing a shared caseload.
• Experience of working in a team and to discuss the benefits of teamwork.
• Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others.

Contractual requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to work unsocial hours as per service need.

Trust Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical requirements

Essential

• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Building

Potter Street

Worksop

S80 2BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare for patients.

Safe administration of medication in accordance with National, Trust and Local policies

Provide a triage service and clinical interventions, recognising environmental limitations and the need for appropriate referral, assessment and transfer of patients who require care within wider NHS provision.

Respond to healthcare emergencies within the hospital in accordance with the Trust's and Local policies and procedures.

Maintain accurate healthcare records

Deliver evidence-based care

Seek specialist advice from other Healthcare professionals both internal and external.

Handles sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Organise and be responsible for the allocation of workload to deliver effective and efficient high-quality care.

To provide basic leadership to junior staff by maintaining professional standards ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

Promote independent self-management of patients healthcare needs

Respect Patients individuality and maintain their privacy and dignity within the constraints of the low secure environment.

Actively participate in the development of the healthcare services within the secure hospital setting.

Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility.

Prioritises own workload based on clinical priority

Responsible for identifying own learning needs and participate in training to develop and maintain own knowledge, personal qualities, and skills.

To actively participate in all aspects of clinical and managerial supervision

Take responsibility for your own and others' health and safety in the working environment.

To work within the provision of and keep up to date with the Trust and Local policies and procedures

To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role

Able to always recognise and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and report inappropriate behaviour/boundary concerns

Maintain own registration requirements in accordance professional body regulation

Provide mentorship and preceptorship to junior staff and learners

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake training in physical intervention including Prevention, managing violence and aggression, and moving and handling of patients.
• To be able to work with IDD patients

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse (RGN)

Training

Essential

• Physical Health training updates

Experience

Essential

• Experience is delivering the national vaccination programme
• Experience of working a physical health nurse for a minimum of 2 years
• Has a caring and empathetic manner and the ability to treat each patient as an individual
• Experience in managing own time and prioritise care appropriately so that appointment schedules are maintained
• Experience in the muse of Motivational interviewing techniques
• Experience is using IT systems, clinical applications and Rio
• Experience using Microsoft software including Word, Power Point and Publisher

Desirable

• Experience of working in Forensic Mental Health setting

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding, acceptemce and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Lead Nurse
• A good working knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
• Knowledge of public health related to mental health patients' issues in the local area.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• 24 Blood pressure measurements/ hypertension management
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to the Lead Nurse, Advanced Clinical Practitioner or GPs as appropriate.

Skills

Essential

• Routine immunisations including childhood vaccinations for adults' patients without complete records, under PGDs
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
• Performing Urinalysis
• Obtaining and interpreting ECGs, including 24-hour ECG monitoring and reporting.
• Obtaining and reporting Spirometry results
• Expert venepuncture skills and requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Wells Road Centre

The Wells Road

Mapperley

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust policy

Maintain appropriate levels of purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas

Assist Occupational Therapists in the development and delivery of agreed specific individual and group therapeutic programme in the unit and community

Actively contribute to service development activities

To undertake escorting duties as requested

To prepare equipment/materials/ingredients for each individual/group session

Attend relevant meetings as required

Communicate effectively within the Occupational Therapy team and with other colleagues

Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required

Accurately record statistical information

Provide both oral and written reports about patients as required

Undertake administrative tasks as required by the OT team and the unit

Maintain stock under own control as required and ordering of ingredients and stock rotation including checking of deliveries

Work to a high standard in completion of all duties

Participation in quality assurance programmes as required

Check machinery and equipment and report any faults

Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment.

Ensure all work is carried out in line with food safety legislation

Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to specific activity risk management plans.

Work within Food, Health and Safety legislation, Trust policies and local procedures including HACCP food safety legislation and comply with all documentation.

Report to senior staff any safety concerns about materials or equipment used within the designated areas taking remedial action where appropriate.

Encourage patients in the designated area to behave in a safe and appropriate manner and deal with concerns about patients, referring on where appropriate.

Participate in the Trusts Performance Appraisal and Development process in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework.

Continually update and develop skills and utilise CPD opportunities as relevant to their personal development and to the development of the service.

Complete all essential training

Engage in regular supervision according to trust policy.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression
• Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/GCE English Language and Maths or equivalent
• Catering qualification i.e. City & Guilds 706/1/2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Food hygiene qualification

Training

Essential

• Training specific to the area of expertise (catering or vocational areas)
• Willingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the area of expertise

Desirable

• Training specific to mental health care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a catering environment
• Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions
• Experience of daily organisation and planning of practical tasks with others to deliver a service
• Experience and understanding of working in a team setting and communicating with a range of other colleagues and services

Desirable

• Experience of working in forensic mental health/learning disability settings
• Experience of working in Occupational Therapy teams
• Experience of providing skill specific supervision and training to colleagues
• Experience of developing services
• Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of catering environments
• Understanding of the purpose of rehabilitation, recovery and occupational therapy
• Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace and patient clinical risk issues
• Awareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Understanding of Wathwood Hospital medium secure unit and its purpose
• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards working with mentally disordered offenders
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Good verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in a range of forms
• Good IT skills to enable effective delivery of services
• Ability to identify risk in a catering/kitchen setting and adhere to relevant policy and procedure

Desirable

• Other skills relevant to the post

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Requirement to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotherham

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure compliance with the Catering Food Safety Manual, Trust policies and procedures and to the Food Safety Act and Food Hygiene Regulations

To provide assistance and information as required around the patient meals and menus and to provide a point of contact between the catering provision and the wards to identify any issues or specific dietary requirements including allergen information.

Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and Catering services

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 706/2 or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
• Recognised Catering and support services qualification or evidencable working knowledge and experience of Chef and catering services

Experience

Essential

• Experience of quality monitoring of food production
• Allergen awareness
• Experience in cooking for large quantities including special diets/allergens
• Experience as a qualified chef

Desirable

• Experience in ordering of supplies
• Experience of working in an NHS catering environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety
• Special diets, cultural/ethical menus, allergen awareness
• Due diligence/HACCP

Desirable

• Knowledge of food legislation

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Computer skills

Training

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety certificate

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Comply to personal appearance standards and personal protective equipment (staff uniform)
• To attend training as and when required on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Values - Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wathwood Hospital

Gipsy Green Lane

Wath Upon Dearne

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide advanced clinical leadership within the Virtual Ward service, acting as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients receiving acute care in their own homes.

The post holder will manage a complex caseload of patients admitted through admission avoidance and early supported discharge pathways, working closely with acute hospital consultants, General Practitioners, community services and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.

Using advanced clinical assessment skills, independent prescribing and complex decision-making, the ACP will develop and implement management plans, monitor treatment response, identify deterioration and coordinate escalation where required. The role requires a high degree of professional autonomy, supported by effective multidisciplinary working and strong clinical governance arrangements.

Alongside clinical practice, the ACP will contribute to the four pillars of advanced practice through leadership, education, research and service development activities. The post holder will support workforce development, supervise and educate colleagues, lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Virtual Ward services across Nottinghamshire.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the development of innovative models of care that improve patient outcomes, reduce avoidable hospital admissions and support high-quality care closer to home.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Qualifications - Academic / Professional

Essential

• Recognised NMC or HCPC Degree/diploma
• V300 Non-Medical prescribing
• Recognised ACP Masters (or completion of the HEE supported portfolio route) qualification

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Frailty, Long-Term Conditions, Urgent Care or Clinical Assessment
• Qualification in Quality Improvement, Service Improvement or Project Management
• Leadership or Management qualification (e.g. ILM, NHS Leadership Academy programmes, PGCert Leadership).

Training

Essential

• Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including highly specialist clinical knowledge and evidence of competencies spanning all 4 pillars of Advanced Practice
• Evidence of management/leadership training and development

Desirable

• Long term conditions management

Experience

Essential

• Experience and expertise in of assessing and managing complex caseloads
• Experience of leading service development
• Experience of effective multidisciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Experience of MDT teams
• Experience in using research evaluation / audit tools and demonstrating need
• Experience of managing and clinically supervising others

Desirable

• Virtual Ward Experience
• Experience of virtual care
• Two years experience working as an ACP
• Experience of managing patients on admission avoidance and/or early supported discharge pathways
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries with acute, community and primary care services.
• Experience of developing clinical pathways, standard operating procedures or policies
• Experience presenting service developments or performance information to senior leaders, boards or system partners

Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise in knowledge of Virtual Ward
• Knowledge of National Policy and guidance
• Applied leadership knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of community care challenges
• Understanding of national Virtual Ward and Hospital at Home models
• Understanding of NHS urgent and emergency care recovery and transformation programmes
• Knowledge of community-based alternatives to admission and Home First principles
• Understanding of demand, capacity and flow within urgent and emergency care systems

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own wellbeing with access to supervision to sustain this
• Reflective practitioner
• Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
• Team builder and team member
• Motivated and a motivator
• Leadership skills
• Good reasoning skills
• Well organised
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Empathetic and psychologically minded

Desirable

• Highly specialist skill in working with people
• Experience of leading service development
• Experience of supporting other staff and students
• Experience of managing a project or service initiative
• Ability to interpret service data and use it to support quality improvement and operational decision-making.
• Experience of leading quality improvement, audit or research projects
• Experience supervising trainee ACPs or supporting advanced clinical practice development
• Confident user of digital health technologies, remote monitoring platforms and virtual consultation methods

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Flexible working as required by post - 7 day 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).

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashfield Health and Wellebing Centre

Portland St

Kirkby in Ashfield

NG17 7AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We use a fleet of modern Electric (battery) & Diesel light commercial vehicles.

The team comprises of 30 colleagues who take pride in the logistical services that they provide to the NHS and strive for excellence and continual improvement.

Full induction training is undertaken to the role and on-going training to the scheduled runs is provided by experienced colleagues.

You will work alongside other colleagues whilst at the base (Duncan Macmillan House) and although you will mainly work alone whilst driving you may have contact with colleagues at communal locations during the day.

The sharing of knowledge & experience between colleagues is undertaken regularly to maintain continual improvement.

The role will include.

Working as team member on different scheduled runs on a rota basis between 6.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday providing a logistics service.

The driving of a works light commercial vehicle including daily basic maintenance & inspection and completion of vehicle records.

Manual handling and the use of trolleys to move goods between the vehicle and delivery/collection location.

Manual handling of goods some of which may be heavy.

Attendance at multiple sites on multiple levels is required throughout a working day collecting & delivering items.

Communicating with a range of people on a regular basis.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical Requirements

Essential

• There will be a requirement to occasionally. handle heavy loads so physical mobility is essential.

Training

Desirable

• Use of PDA's (to confirm receipt of goods and track items)

Experience

Essential

• Previous similar experience
• Good customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience of multi-drop deliveries and collections
• Working in a front line position where communication has been key to the role

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of the local area

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate politely and effectively at all levels
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to follow tasks and Instructions.
• Able to work effectively under pressure

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility over base location within Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
• Full clean driving licence
• Ability to work weekends & unsociable hours if required.
• Ability to work overtime if required.
• Ability to work 'on call' or recall to work if required

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• Full clean driving licence
• 3 years minimum driving experience

Desirable

• English & Maths to GCSE or equivalent to Grade C minimum

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Duncan Macmillan House

Porchester Road

Nottingham

NG3 6AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support of a wide mix of staff/clinical skill: Provision of robust leadership and supportive clinical and managerial support and supervision.

Strategy and planning: To work in consultation with the Community Forensic Service Manager in implementing new service developments. Support a co-ordinated approach for the implementation of the service. Utilising of data information to improve quality and identification of areas for development.

Service development: To participate in the development of community services working in partnership with service users and carers as well as other directorate community Team Managers and Team Managers from other Liaison and Diversion services. Develop and implement effective multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team working across a range of provision. To direct and enable new ways of working, which cut across traditional professional and cultural boundaries. Seek out and develop relationships with key internal and external partners to represent the services interests and to facilitate the exchange of information. To promote and develop interagency working.

Person Specification

Knowledge / Training

Essential

• Recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions e.g. psychiatric nursing, clinical psychology, social work and occupational therapy.
• Demonstrates an awareness of wide range of vulnerabilities inclusive of mental health/LD needs.
• Leadership training and/or experience.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of the purpose and role of the L&D service.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working effectively in multidisciplinary settings.
• Experience of working in a leadership position.
• Substantial post registration experience of working with individuals of all ages within a healthcare/social care setting.
• Substantial post registration experience of assessing service users with a broad range of mild to moderate mental health issues.
• Skill/experience in delivering clinical and professional supervision and understanding the importance of supervision

Desirable

• Experience of line management.
• Experience of working in/alongside the Criminal Justice System.

Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with complex service users with multiple vulnerabilities.
• Awareness of the interface of the Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice Systems.
• Experience of working in an enabling and creative way and skill/ability to motivate others.
• Understanding, and experience of, the importance of maintaining boundaries in the workplace.
• Ability to manage and contain distress in self/others.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster House

598 The Wells Road

Nottingham

NG3 3AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is both rewarding and a vital role towards the assessment and delivery of treatment to our patients in the Broxtowe and Hucknall area.

To provide a high-quality Occupational Therapy service collaboratively with the patients in their own homes and local environments. Working with an assistant in the provision of intervention plans. If interested see JD/Spec for more details.

Professional and clinical supervision will be provided by an identified Occupational Therapist.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Specialist knowledge/post registration and experience of working in a mental health setting

Desirable

• Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain registration

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Physical ability to perform a full range of duties

Desirable

• Experience of working in community or acute mental health

Training

Essential

• OT Practice Fieldwork Educator
• oWillingness to undertake clinical practice, education, and training to enhance service delivery

Desirable

• Relevant training to post

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Assessment & OT process skills
• Effective risk management
• Skilled in motivating others
• Team working
• Quality & audit skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising and leading staff

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A driving license is required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the equality act 2010

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT

38 Wollaton Road, Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 2NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require someone with previous experience in a supervisory role, a recognised cleaning or support services qualification with knowledge of relevant NHS policies and procedures, including legal requirements.

Shift pattern/hours are 37.5hrs per week 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday. Applicants must be flexible and able to work additional shifts as and when required (including some weekends) to cover the 7-day week service.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational qualification level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent plus additional knowledge acquired through training and experience to diploma or equivalent level
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Building Interiors or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 infection control or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Recognised cleaning or support services qualification

Training

Essential

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site.
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post.

Desirable

• Level 3 Health & Safety Certificate.
• Level 3 Food Safety Certificate
• I. L.M or N.E.B.S.S Certificate or equivalent supervisor qualification
• CPC

Experience

Essential

• Experience in staff supervision of Facilities Services
• Experienced in delivering of training to staff

Desirable

• Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
• Experience in group training

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Infection Control
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH/risk assessments/manual handling activities
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment requirements
• Knowledge of stock control procedures
• Knowledge of including cleanliness in hospitals and PLACE standards

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements

Skills

Essential

• Good administration skills
• Good communications skills
• Meeting accurate deadlines
• CLAit or experience in Microsoft Office Packages

Desirable

• Skilled in people supervision
• Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• oA full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• oExperienced driver, able to drive Trust vehicle
• oTo attend training on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust
• oComply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arnold Lodge

Cordelia Close

Leicester

LE5 0LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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