Job description

Job responsibilities

*Full support and supervision will be provided to support the postholder to work as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. Year one in post will include completing a structured dysphagia training program and working towards completion of newly qualified competencies. Following this, the post holder will spend a minimum of 12 months working towards a set of competencies to enable them to work as Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in an area of choice. Pay will increase to the Band 6 level on completion of the relevant competencies.

*To work flexibly as a Speech and Language Therapist across a variety of settings. This will include acute ward work, rehabilitation units, care homes, community outpatient clinics and community home visits.

*Following the initial induction period, the postholder will work flexibility across locations and pathways in accordance with service needs with full support and supervision.

*To assess, diagnose and treat patients with communication and swallowing difficulties across a variety of settings including acute stroke, acute general medicine, stroke rehabilitation and care homes.

*To be included in the Speech and Language Therapy Bank Holiday working rota.

*Initially the post will be a Monday to Friday working pattern, however, the role could include weekend working in the future pending a staff consultation.

*After 12 months in post and after completion of Band 5 Newly Qualified Competencies and Dysphagia Competencies, the postholder will work two days a week in a specialist area of choice. During this time, the postholder will work towards a set of competencies covering the four areas of AHP Practice as follows:

Clinical Practice

Delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. This includes applying evidence-based practice, managing complex caseloads, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, and ensuring quality and safety.

Leadership and Management

Leading within scope of practice and contributing to service improvement. Involves influencing service design, mentoring colleagues, advocating for patients and the profession, and supporting strategic planning.

Education and Learning

Supporting the development of others and oneself. Includes supervising students and peers, delivering training, promoting a learning culture, and engaging in continuing professional development (CPD).

Research and Innovation

Contributing to and applying research to improve care. This involves participating in or leading research, using data and evidence to inform practice, driving innovation, and embedding a culture of inquiry.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Speech and Language
• Full UK Driving

Experience

Essential

• Experience (voluntary, paid or placement) of working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to multidisciplinary team through discussion and negotiation therapy groups.
• Experience of running communication
• Experience of running dysphagia training
• Experience of running triage
• Experience of working an acute ward setting.
• Experience of working a rehabilitation unit.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Specialist knowledge in how to assess, diagnose and treat adults with speech, language, voice and swallowing difficulties.
• Robust knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005).

Desirable

• Able to prepare teaching materials for designated courses and to participate / lead in courses.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Community Mental Health Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing serious and enduring mental health difficulties within a community setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, care coordination and evidence-based interventions, helping individuals to achieve their recovery goals and maintain independence wherever possible.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments, identifying risk and developing collaborative care and treatment plans. Using a recovery-focused approach, you will build purposeful therapeutic relationships with service users and their support networks, delivering interventions that promote resilience, hope and positive outcomes.

The role requires close working with a wide range of professionals and agencies, including primary care, inpatient services, social care, housing providers, voluntary organisations and safeguarding teams. You will contribute to effective multidisciplinary working, ensuring that care is coordinated and responsive to individual needs.

Applicants should have a professional qualification as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or Occupational Therapist, with current registration with the relevant professional body. You will possess strong assessment, communication and risk management skills, together with a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Due to the community-based nature of the role, applicants must hold a valid driving licence or have access to suitable transport, with appropriate business insurance, to travel across the service area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and dedicated team, helping shape positive outcomes for people living with mental health difficulties while further developing your skills and experience within community mental health services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional care qualification
• Registration with the NMC, HPC or GSCC

Desirable

• A degree in nursing or commitment to work towards.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a community mental health setting.
• Experience of working with families, carers and significant others.

Desirable

• Experience of Recovery focused practice.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of care coordination.
• Knowledge of mental health and community care legislation and policy.
• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Child and Adult Protection.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Foundation House

Wellsprings Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 7PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree and Royal College membership, or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Vascular Surgery via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights
• An appropriate higher Vascular surgical qualification eg (Intercollegiate Vascular Surgery Examination)

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in vascular surgery
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems, both emergency and elective within vascular surgery
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Expertise in vascular surgery

Desirable

• Experience in endovascular surgery appropriate to consultant practice, with additional expertise in complex endovascular interventions desirable.
• Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Provide high quality care for vascular surgery patients.
• Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
• Ability to lead and develop the service.
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
• Ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multiprofessional and team basis with all levels.
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
• Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service.
• Ability to prioritise clinical need.
• Ability to work constructively with hospital management to maximise utilisation of resources and work to National standards.
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Willingness to take an active part in performance management of the service.
• Knowledge of principles of research.
• Evidence of teaching.
• Well experienced in post graduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training.
• Willingness to take an active role in teaching, training and development of junior staff.
• Able to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands.
• Commitment to modern practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make appropriate decisions, exert appropriate authority.
• Shows initiative, drive, curiosity and enthusiasm.
• Driving license or ability to travel between sites.
• Meets professional health requirements.

Desirable

• Commitment to a career in hospital medicine.
• Able to organise own learning.
• Experience of clinical risk management
• Evidence of adequate operative experience
• Evidence of general management training and self-development in areas such as recruitment and selection, leadership, planning and change management, appraisal.
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years.
• Evidence of teaching to medical students and doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a minimum GSCEs in English Language and Maths or functional skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with patients/customers
• Evidence of prioritising workloads/good time management
• Proven experience of working well as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting/previous experience of NHS administration processes
• Minimum 1 year office experience within last 5 years
• Experience of high volume contacts with patients/customers using the telephone

Additional Criteria

Essential

• IT literate; including recent experience of using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel
• Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to maintain good quality professional relationships even when dealing with contentious matters

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of in-house hospital systems

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a minimum GSCEs in English Language and Maths or functional skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with patients/customers
• Evidence of prioritising workloads/good time management
• Proven experience of working well as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting/previous experience of NHS administration processes
• Minimum 1 year office experience within last 5 years
• Experience of high volume contacts with patients/customers using the telephone

Additional Criteria

Essential

• IT literate; including recent experience of using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel
• Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to maintain good quality professional relationships even when dealing with contentious matters

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of in-house hospital systems

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As a minimum GSCEs in English Language and Maths or functional skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with patients/customers
• Evidence of prioritising workloads/good time management
• Proven experience of working well as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting/previous experience of NHS administration processes
• Minimum 1 year office experience within last 5 years
• Experience of high volume contacts with patients/customers using the telephone

Additional Criteria

Essential

• IT literate; including recent experience of using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel
• Must be able to communicate in English Language, both written and verbally appropriate
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to maintain good quality professional relationships even when dealing with contentious matters

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Working knowledge of in-house hospital systems

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Oncology Clinical Fellow Job Description for further details about this exciting role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with current licence to practise by start date
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Meets GMC professional health requirements

Desirable

• Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Previous experience working in Oncology
• Ability to work effectively within multiprofessional teams
• Evidence that career progression aligns with personal circumstances

Desirable

• Peer reviewed publications (including book chapters, editorial roles, case reports)
• Presentations at regional, national, or international meetings
• Evidence of teaching activity with feedback
• Experience in clinical governance and service improvement
• Demonstrable audit cycle completion, presentation of results, and supervision of audit work
• Leadership experience with tangible outputs

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Initiative, drive, and leadership potential
• Clear, well reasoned motivation for applying and evidence of career planning
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets.
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Awareness of personal training needs
• Experience of managing own time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients

Desirable

• Commitment to postgraduate education
• Understanding of basic science research or clinical trial methodology

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the role with a detailed person specification please see the full attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached Job Description

Desirable

• Please see attached Job Description

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached Job Description

Additional Criteria

Desirable

• Please see attached Job Description

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Williton Community Hospital

North Road

Williton

Somerset

TA4 4RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Range of work procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge plus experience relevant to the post
• Facilities in house training program to be completed within agreed time scale

Experience

Essential

• Must be physically fit as you will be on your feet walking all day.

Desirable

• Working within a Portering or Facilities role

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good degree of literacy, accuracy and numeracy
• Working Knowledge of Health and Safety at work

Desirable

• Able to use routine IT Word, Excel, write and reply to e-mails

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be compassionate, reflective and self-aware, with a genuine passion for supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing through personalised care and meaningful connections with nature. They will enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and recognise the strengths, skills and potential that exist within every individual and community.

They will possess excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, motivate others and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries. They will provide a high-quality, non-judgemental and person-centred service, enabling individuals to identify what matters most to them and supporting them to achieve their own health and wellbeing goals.

They will be proactive, innovative and adaptable, with the ability to develop partnerships that bring together healthcare, local government, Exmoor National Park, voluntary organisations and local communities to deliver sustainable, place-based solutions for health and wellbeing. They will be committed to continuous learning, reflective practice and contributing to the ongoing development and evaluation of Healthy Exmoor as an innovative model of Green Social Prescribing and personalised care.

You will deliver the Healthy Exmoor programme through a personalised care approach, supporting individuals to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing through health coaching and meaningful engagement with nature.

You will also manage and prioritise a diverse caseload, providing person-centered support that empowers individuals to identify what matters to them, build confidence, increase self-management and improve their health and wellbeing outcomes.

You will develop and facilitate nature-based health and wellbeing opportunities that utilise Exmoor National Park and the wider natural environment of West Somerset as assets for improving health, wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to complete a Personalised Care Institute (PCI) accredited Health and Wellbeing Coach training programme if not already qualified.

Desirable

• Coaching, counselling or other relevant qualifications demonstrating reflective listening and behaviour change skills.
• Training in Green Social Prescribing or Nature-Based Health and Wellbeing.
• Walking Group Leader, Lowland Leader or equivalent outdoor qualification

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of using coaching approaches, motivational interviewing or other behaviour change techniques.
• Experience of working within health, social care, community development or voluntary sector settings.
• Experience of facilitating one-to-one and group interventions.
• Experience of successful partnership working across statutory, voluntary and community sector organisations.
• Experience of networking and developing collaborative relationships.
• Experience of delivering or supporting Green Social Prescribing or nature-based health interventions.
• Experience of working in rural communities.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate behaviour change skills
• Skilled in active and reflective listening, building trust and rapport quickly
• Understanding of dynamic risk assessment and safe practice in outdoor environments
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, act decisively and ask for help when needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital skills

Desirable

• Understanding of personalised care and supported self-management
• Understanding of the evidence supporting nature-based approaches to improving health and wellbeing
• Understanding of Green Social Prescribing principles and pathways
• Understanding how to apply health coaching in group settings
• Excellent group and 1:1 facilitation skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, lone working and risk management
• Knowledge of local community assets across West Somerset and Exmoor National Park

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

Symphony Healthcare Services Limited

Address

Somerset P C T

Williton Community Hospital, North Road

Williton

TAUNTON

Somerset

TA4 4RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide technical advice to clinical staffs.
• Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management.
• Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes.
• Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.
• Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff.
• Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities.

For further details please see the attached JD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) IBMS accredited degree or equivalent
• HCPC State registration as a Biomedical Scientist
• Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline (if HCPC Registration via IBMS Portfolio route) or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IBMS membership
• Willing to work towards a higher degree or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Advanced working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices
• Significant demonstrable broad-based discipline specific practical experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work independently, implements and proposes changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically
• Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results
• Good understanding of Quality Management System with reference to ISO/UKAS

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

Integrated Pathology Partnerships Limited

Address

Southwest Pathology Services

Lisieux Way

Taunton

TA1 2LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Within High Risk Obstetrics

Establish and lead a dedicated antenatal clinic for multiple pregnancies, with the support of our sonography and fetal medicine teams who will provide scanning. The aim of this service should be to achieve accreditation with The Twins Trust.

Provide a weekly elective caesarean section list, as part of the dedicated elective caesarean section team.

To provide leadership and training as a cross county Fetal Monitoring Lead, working with the multidisciplinary team to provide this in dedicated sessions at both sites.

Educational Supervision

Consultants are required to supervise the education of doctors in training and doctors in post graduate roles. The post holder will be involved with teaching and training of doctors and should help with both their professional and personal development. Consultants must ensure that junior doctors in their care are not overwhelmed by clinical commitments or overburdened by responsibilities inappropriate to the experience required. Consultants are also responsible for the assessment and appraisal of trainees under their supervision and must keep the Clinical and / or College Tutor aware of problems that may arise. There is dedicated SPA to support the role of being an educational supervisor.

Teaching

There is an active teaching programme in the hospital. We have a dedicated faculty session every Wednesday afternoon. In addition, there are monthly cross site quality and audit learning forums held off site.

Junior staff are encouraged to obtain higher qualifications; their training is a vital part of the work of the department, the appointee (in common with other senior members of the trust), will be expected to supervise the doctors in training to participate in teaching and be involved with the postgraduate programme generally.

Research

Research is encouraged, particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the department. Opportunities are available within the Trust with applications for funding coordinated by the Trust's Medical Director.

Clinical Audit

The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit, initiating and supervising audit projects related to sub-specialty interest and will liaise with the Obstetric and Gynaecology governance lead consultants. All audit projects, including Trust directed audit are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee. Participation in national audit is encouraged and the appointee will be expected to participate in the Twins Trust audit. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and reporting of Clinical Quality Standards.

Clinical Governance

All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Trust supports the requirements for CPD as laid down by the GMC and Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. Each Consultant is job planned 1.5 PA to support these activities.

Administration / Budgetary Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.

Appraisal, Job Planning and Mandatory Annual Training

The successful candidate will be required to participate actively in the annual appraisal and job planning process. In addition, they will be expected to be up to date with Trust and departmental specific training.

Revalidation

The Trust has the required arrangements in place, as laid down by the Royal Colleges to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports all consultants going through the revalidation process.

Mentoring

The Trust is committed to setting up a mentor for all newly qualified Consultants. Full support and guidance comes from the Clinical Director during the first six months. Our Responsible Officer coordinates a mentor from six months of joining Musgrove Park Hospital.

Management Arrangements

Accountability

Managerially accountable to the Associate Medical Director.

Conditions of Service

The appointee will be required to maintain General Medical Council (GMC) full and specialist registration with a licence to practice and revalidation, and should follow the GMC's Code of Good Medical Practice.

The successful applicant will be employed under the Terms and Conditions for Consultants (England) 2003 and will receive a salary detailed in the national pay circular for medical and dental staff. The details of the Terms and Conditions for Consultants can be found on the NHS Employers website: www.nhsemployers.org

The salary and incremental increases are subject to annual review and in accordance with the National NHS Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree and Royal College membership or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of interview. Candidates applying via the Portfolio Pathway must already be on the Specialist Register.
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of interview).
• Advance training in high-risk antenatal services or maternal medicine (ATSM / SITM or equivalent).

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree of qualification (MD, PHD or equivalent).
• MSC or equivalent higher qualification.
• Educational supervision qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Depth and breadth of clinical experience in managing high risk obstetrics.
• Experience in elective and emergency general obstetrics.
• Experience in the management of general gynaecology, including outpatient and day-case activity.
• Competent to work without direct supervision, including providing non-resident on-call.
• Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
• Evidence of leadership, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and teaching experience.

Desirable

• Experience in an obstetric leadership role.
• Experience in setting up or developing an obstetric clinical service.
• Experience in the management of multiple pregnancy and / or development of a multiple pregnancy service

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Driving licence or ability to travel between sites.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education (GCSE's) -- including English and mathematics or equivalent
• Relevant vocational qualification(equivalent to Microsoft Office MOST, ECDL or related qualification)
• Vocational level 3 /BTEC) in IM&T or information systems related subject (or relevant experience in IM&T environment)

Desirable

• Please see the attached JD.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of windows systems, requirement to manipulate data within excel, word, PowerPoint and other bespoke system
• Switchboard/Call Centre experience.
• Knowledge and experience on customer services

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good working knowledge and understanding of PC hardware, operating systems and Microsoft IT packages.
• Demonstrable comfort with IT systems and a willingness to learn new IT skills
• Previous experience of healthcare or large complex organisation

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To perform routine planned preventative maintenance work requiring basic skills (including labouring) as needed. This will include co-operating and assist with multi-skilled maintenance staff to complete tasks safely and in a timely manner.
• To understand and adhere to the Trust Health and Safety Policies e.g., Fire Safety Policy and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• To undertake any training required to undertake planned preventative maintenance programmes (PPM) this may include: Emergency light testing, Water safety/mechanical tasks, Minor door repairs/replacements such as handles, locks, signs etc

Please refer to the attached Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Level ICT
• Relevant NVQ level 2/3 or Vocational maintenance qualification.

Desirable

• Relevant certificated training in the use of power tools
• Relevant certificated training in COSHH

Experience

Essential

• Previous site maintenance experience preferably within a large organisation.

Desirable

• Have experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience of electrical, mechanical services e.g., emergency light testing, water testing/ legionella sampling etc. replacing door furniture.
• Working knowledge of health and safety policies, infection control and work procedures

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills, spoken and written
• Full UK Driving License

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed time served Recognised apprenticeship
• Completion of a structured training program in electrical engineering

Experience

Essential

• Electrical & Building Plant and Equipment

Desirable

• Medical Gas systems
• Ventilation systems

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Provide Consultant-led fertility clinics across both Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park Hospital as part of a cross county fertility service.

*Assess, investigate and manage patients presenting with subfertility, including both female and male factor infertility and formulate appropriate individual management plans.

*Undertake and interpret gynaecological ultrasound relevant to fertility care, including transvaginal ultrasound and follicular assessment / tracking.

*Arrange and interpret appropriate investigations for tubal and uterine factors, including HSG and HyCoSy / saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) in accordance with local pathways and individual competence.

*Assess and manage ovulatory dysfunction, including polycystic ovary syndrome and provide appropriate ovulation induction and monitoring.

*Counsel patients regarding fertility treatment options, including the benefits, risks and limitations of assisted reproductive techniques and arrange appropriate onward referral to tertiary fertility / assisted conception services where required.

*Recognise, assess and manage complications associated with fertility treatment including Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS).

*Support appropriate fertility preservation pathways and onwards referral for patients undergoing medical or surgical treatment that may affect fertility.

*Provide clinical leadership and oversight for fertility care and pathways across Somerset. Working collaboratively with colleagues across both acute sites.

*Work closely with the Fertility Nurse Specialist based at Musgrove Park Hospital, providing clinical supervision, support and professional leadership as appropriate.

*Work closely with the Endometriosis Leads and wider multidisciplinary team to support the assessment and management of patients with endometriosis associated sub-fertility, contributing to the fertility element of the Trust's accredited endometriosis service.

*Work collaboratively with the relevant specialities and external providers, including tertiary fertility services to provide coordinated patient care.

*Contribute to the development of governance, audit and quality improvement of fertility services across Somerset.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Medical Degree and Royal College membership or equivalent
• *Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice.
• *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Obstetrics & Gynaecology or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of interview. Candidates applying via the Portfolio Pathway must already be on the Specialist Register.
• *Relevant CCT or equivalent (or within 6 months of interview).
• *Completed advanced training in the management of subfertility / reproductive medicine (ATSM / SITM or equivalent).

Desirable

• *An appropriate higher degree of qualification (MD, PHD or equivalent).
• *MSC or equivalent higher qualification.
• *Educational supervision qualification.

Experience

Essential

• *Depth and breadth of clinical experience in the assessment and management of subfertility.
• *Experience and management of both female and male factors infertility.
• *Competence in gynaecological ultrasound relevant to fertility practice, including transvaginal ultrasound and follicular assessment.
• *Experience in the investigations and management of ovulatory dysfunction, including ovulation induction and monitoring.
• *Experience in elective and emergency general obstetrics.
• *Experience in the management of general gynaecology, including outpatient and day-case activity.
• *Competent to work without direct supervision, including providing non-resident on-call.
• *Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description.
• *Evidence of leadership, clinical governance, audit, quality

Desirable

• *Experience in a fertility / reproductive medicine service.
• *Experience of HyCoSy and / or saline infusion sonohysterography.
• *Experience in developing or improving a fertility clinical service or pathway.
• *Experience of clinical leadership within fertility / reproductive medicine.
• *Experience of working with tertiary assisted conception services and associated referral pathways.
• *Experience of managing fertility issues associated with endometriosis and working within a multidisciplinary endometriosis service.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of research.
• *Commitment to teaching and training.
• *Evidence of teaching medical students, doctors in training and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• *Ability to present effectively to a range of audiences using a variety of methods.
• *Driving licence or ability to travel between sites.
• *Evidence of recent involvement in research activity, including participation in research projects and / or presentation or publication of research findings.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• no formal qualifications required

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working in a patient or customer-led environment.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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