Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a professional Occupational Therapy service to children, their families and carers living in Surrey in line with the requirements of the Children's legislation for social care. Using professional judgement employ a range of interventions promoting choice, control and independence. Specifically providing information, specialist assessment, advice, equipment, manual handling assessments and home adaptations in partnership with district and borough councils with a focus on the needs of the child and the carers. The Senior therapist will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, striking a balance between support and control, liaising with a wide range of professionals, including more senior levels. To share responsibility for the induction, supervision and training of less experienced staff and students

The Children's Occupational Therapy team is managed within the Children with Disabilities team East. It provides a countywide occupational therapy service which aims to enhance a child's functional ability and independence in the home environment with a focus on safeguarding. The service supports parents and carers to manage and promote the child's daily activities. By working in partnership with the child, the parents, the multidisciplinary professional team around the child to enable a child to have access to essential facilities at home and enable parents to provide safe care. The service provides information, specialist assessment, advice, equipment, manual handling assessments and home adaptations in partnership with district and borough councils with a focus on the needs of the child and the carers.

Responsible for the induction, supervision and training of less experienced colleagues and/or students.

No direct budget responsibility, but may make recommendations for the provision of equipment and adaptations in line with the budget as determined according to the assessment of needs. They may also advise less experienced or unqualified colleagues on budget and cost of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered
• Experience in children's social care Occupational Therapy or any other children's Occupational Therapy experience
• Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Occupational Therapists will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification and registration where required.
• In depth and up to date applied knowledge of relevant national and local policy, statutory guidance and legislation in relation to the provision of social care services.
• Understanding of the principles of confidentiality and information governance and how these apply to social care.
• Understanding of diversity and how it affects practice.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and in a timely way with individuals, carers families, other professionals and team members which is clear, fluent, concise and jargon free and in a courteous calm and professional manner. This includes both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to effectively engage with people in complex situations both short-term and building professional relationships over time.
• Ability to engage in difficult conversations in challenging situations and with people who may be resistant.
• Ability to routinely explain professional reasoning, judgements and decisions made and record these in a clear concise way.
• Ability to make skilled professional judgement for interventions including in crises and in response to challenge.
• Ability to understand and take account of differentials in power, and use authority appropriately
• Ability to develop partnership relationships in order to work effectively in a multi-agency and multi-disciplinary environment, demonstrating mutual professional regard and a collaborative approach to person centred working.
• Ability to chair a range of meetings and offer expert support at case meetings.
• Competent in the use of basic IT skills
• Competent use of basic numeracy skills and the ability to contribute to monitoring discussions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey County Council

Address

Surrey County Council

Woodhatch Place 11 Cockshot Hill

11 Cockshot Hill

Reigate

Surrey

RH2 8EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This permanent role has a starting salary of £48,698 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have an exciting opportunity to join Surrey County Council's Public Health Team as a Public Health Lead (Substance Use). You will join a supportive and ambitious team that is committed to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering high-quality services for Surrey residents. The continued expansion of Surrey's Substance Use Programme, in line with national priorities for preventing and reducing drug and alcohol related harm, has created an opportunity to strengthen programme leadership and partnership working across the system. You will play a key role in supporting the Surrey Substance Use Partnership and helping to deliver Surrey's ambitions to prevent and reduce drug and alcohol-related harm. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of a Masters degree in Public Health / Health Promotion / Health Protection or a relevant subject, or significant level of experience demonstrating application of health improvement knowledge. Achieved or working towards Public Health Practitioner Registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading or coordinating programmes, projects or partnership initiatives. Experience of working within substance use, addiction, recovery, mental health, health improvement or other related public health fields.

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

Surrey County Council

Address

Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

Reigate

RH2 8EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see above and below for full information about these great opportunities at Surrey County Council.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service check for regulated activity and the Childrens and Adults Barred List checks will be required for this role.

This role is subject to an online / social media check as part of our safer recruitment processes, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:

1. Are you registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
2. Do you have a minimum of two years experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with completed NQP competencies? Please answer 'yes' or 'no' as appropriate. If you answer 'no' please provide further details.
3. Do you have working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice? Please tell us more about this including how have you have gained this knowledge.
4. Please briefly describe a speech and language strategy or approach that you have supported staff or children to successfully use in the classroom. How did you measure its success?

The closing date for this advert is 23:59 on 18.10.2026 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and haveevidencedyou meet theminimum shortlisting criteria as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day,werecommitted to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree in Speech and Language Therapy with a minimum of 2 years' experience working as an SLT with completed NQP competencies
• Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT, and eligible to work in the UK
• A valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area.

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of the English education system including the National Curriculum and SEND code of practice
• Experience of supporting and training others including newly qualified therapists, assistants, students and work experience placements
• Evidence of a range of evidence based interventions used to support children and young people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey County Council

Address

Reigate

Reigate

RH2 8EF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Current registration with HCPC
• Post graduate training

Desirable

• Undertaken further specialised training, e.g., communication and assertiveness
• Member of RCOT SSNP
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to post

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Sound knowledge of neurological conditions and rehabilitation
• Clinical knowledge of all areas within remit of post
• Awareness of the impact of Clinical Governance on service delivery

Desirable

• Broad background of Occupational therapy skills
• Attendance at relevant training courses, e.g. National Stroke conferences
• Postgraduate training in neurological rehabilitation or leadership

Experience

Essential

• Substantial NHS experience working in field of Neurorehabilitation
• Broad experience of Neurorehabilitation - Acute or community

Desirable

• Clinical supervision of students
• Experience of staff supervision

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effective at all levels
• Skilled in planning and organisation, enabling effective management of a patient caseload
• Able to use a risk assessment approach to maximise patients' safety and function

Desirable

• Lead, develop, and evaluate the service effectively using data collection, audits, and reports.
• Proven experience teaching Neurology, both in formal and informal settings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and resilient in high-pressure situations
• Possesses a full UK driving license and access to a car for work purposes

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

1. To be responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of Occupational Therapy, within the context of hand therapy including assessment, treatment planning and implementation of treatment for a patient caseload. This caseload may be a combination of adults or paediatrics. To develop and implement treatment programmes and initiate discharge planning. To be skilled in assessing and interpreting a range of complex factors relating to the patients condition, including diagnosis and prognosis.

2. To communicate hand therapy assessment and treatment plans with patients and carers, dealing sensitively with distressing or emotional circumstances and being realistic about patients expectations.

3. To create an environment that promotes effective communication to patients, carers, and colleagues, being an effective communicator and demonstrating skills in empathy, reassurance, and the ability to motivate others.

4. To communicate with patient, carer and colleagues and multidisciplinary team members in relation to patient care, participating in decisions made. This will require communicating complex sensitive diagnostic and prognostic information.

5. To keep up-to-date and accurate clinical records on observations and treatment input to patient caseload within the Codes of Practice and professional guidelines for Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and, where appropriate, inform others of the patients clinical status, aims of treatment and ongoing management plan.

6. To be responsible for own learning, knowledge, and skills relevant to hand therapy. To be responsible for initiating access to appropriate training to address these in line with continued professional development (CPD).

7. To be responsible for keeping up to date with mandatory training.

8. To be aware of the current evidence base relating to professional practice and to interpret and apply this specialist knowledge in work.

9. To maintain the highest possible clinical and professional standards and to abide by national guidelines and standards relevant to a clinical caseload within hand therapy

10. To be aware of changing trends in treatments and the need to keep up to date with clinical developments. To be able to provide the highest standard of specialised care to patients in an effective and efficient way.

11. To assess, recommend and where appropriate provide a range of equipment and/or aids for the patients home and or workplace, to facilitate patients rehabilitation and discharge from hand therapy.

12. To supervise, monitor and ensure that staff are knowledgeable and trained in the effective use of Medical Devices inline with the Medical Devices Policy.

13. To provide support and supervision to a range of qualified and unqualified occupational therapy and physiotherapy staff, monitor the standard of treatment; give training and instruction as appropriate. To provide staff with clinical support and advice as necessary to enable the development of their skills.

14. To actively participate in clinical education and in-service training programmes and promote learning by encouraging all staff to attend and participate in in-service training, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses, and peer review. To evaluate learning competencies as required.

15. To participate in staff appraisals as an appraisee and as an appraiser. To be responsible for complying with the agreed professional development programme and oversee that of supervisees.

16. As a supervisor assess and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of qualified and non-qualified staff.

17. To be responsible for teaching and training student Occupational Therapists to Graduate Level and students from other professions on the role of Occupational Therapy, clinical developments and techniques within the defined clinical area of expertise.

18. To actively participate and take a lead in the clinical audit within hand therapy and to participate in multidisciplinary research programmes as appropriate. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of occupational therapy practice through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, within hand therapy and / or the multidisciplinary team.

19. To be actively involved in the peer support and development groups and occupational therapy specialist sections within hand therapy and other professional development activities, as appropriate.

20. To maintain good working relationships with the team, patients, carers, and personnel from other agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• CPD including evidence of reflective practice and clinical experience gained
• BAHT Level 1 Accreditation

Desirable

• Accredited Hand Therapist BAHT or equivalent.
• Fieldwork Educators Course
• Master's equivalent level training in related subject.
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive post registration experience, of which a sufficient amount must be in Hand Therapy
• Comprehensive splinting experience
• Experience of standardised assessments relevant to hand therapy
• Experience and proficiency with treatment modalities used in hand therapy
• Clinical teaching of OT's/PT's and MDT in local setting
• Experience of supervising / appraising therapy staff and students

Desirable

• Experience in assessment and treatment of paediatric patients
• Experience with exercise programmes / joint mobilisations
• Experience of wound management
• Participation in clinical research
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Team leadership experience
• Experience in therapies service development including clinical services

Skills

Essential

• Good clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to document legible and accurate notes in English using the SOAP note writing system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Experience of standardised assessments relevant to hand therapy
• Proficiency with treatment modalities used in hand therapy
• Group work skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team leadership skills
• Experience of operational and staff management
• Good presentation skills
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• UK Driver license and access to a car

Knowledge

Essential

• Clear demonstrable understanding of the therapies process
• Clear understanding of Evidence Based Practice.
• Working knowledge of hand assessments
• Working knowledge of hand anatomy
• Working knowledge and understanding of hand therapy protocols/treatment guidelines
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
• Have an understanding of Clinical Governance and implications for allied health services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Able to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of current OT/PT and Government initiatives.

other

Essential

• Commitment to personal, professional and service development
• Professional approach and appearance
• Flexible, reliable and a team worker

Desirable

• BAHT Member
• RCOT or CSP Member

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road,

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Efficient Patient Admission and Care Coordination: Ensure patients are admitted, treated, and discharged efficiently, adhering to national guidelines and Trust policies while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Reception and Administrative Support: Provide a friendly, efficient reception service for patients and visitors, handle telephone enquiries, and support clinical teams with administrative tasks during ward rounds and meetings.
• Patient Record Management: Maintain and update patient records in compliance with the Trust Medical Records Policy, ensuring documentation is accurate, securely stored, and readily available to clinical staff.
• Discharge and Follow-Up Coordination: Facilitate discharge processes by liaising with relatives, carers, and other agencies, and notify GPs of patient outcomes to ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Bed and Resource Management: Collaborate with the Clinical Site Management Team to manage bed allocation and coordinate specialist equipment and diagnostic tests for patient care.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact for patients, families, and stakeholders, using empathetic communication to address concerns and provide information.
• Compliance and Support: Assist ward managers in ensuring compliance with Trust standards, including infection control and data protection, while supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Translation and Accessibility Services: Arrange translation services as required to ensure all patients have equitable access to care and information.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with clinical teams and departments to maintain efficient systems, processes, and workflows that support patient care and operational needs.
• Administrative Flexibility: Provide cover for colleagues during absences, handle additional tasks as needed, and uphold Trust policies to maintain a high standard of service delivery.

Please refer to the attached Job description and Person specification for More details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education with GCSE or equivalent in English at grade C or above

Desirable

• ECDL
• NVQ level 2 in Business Administration or Customer Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using a full range of IT/patient administration systems
• Experience of patient administration work in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of face-to-face customer contact.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and customer care skills and dealing with complaints
• The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work without direct supervision
• Computer literate, with experience of using a keyboard
• Knowledge of NHS service provision including the pathway of care
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets e.g. PAS, Excel or similar applications

Other

Essential

• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstrates good verbal, written and communication skills
• Team player with collegial working style and willingness to share responsibility

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of the team and be accountable in the provision of a high standard of individual quality client care, within the agreed guidelines.
• To treat all clients as individuals, respecting their privacy and dignity at all times.
• To participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation programmes of holistic care
• Involving, supporting, informing and educating family/carers.
• To take every opportunity to promote health and wellbeing of clients.
• To work without direct supervision and to maintain close liaison with the Senior Team Member
• To maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to company procedures.
• To maintain, develop and monitor standards of evidence based nursing care
• To maintain own professional and clinical integrity in line with NMC guidelines.
• To support/mentor team members and participate in clinical supervision activities.
• To work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the client.
• To be aware of and act upon when necessary, procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals.
• To participate in the companys Clinical Governance Strategy.
• To participate in the companys Risk Management Strategy
• To undertake any such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with responsibilities and scale of the pos

Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for more details.

Please note that the vacancy may close early if we receive high number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registration
• Evidence of clinical competencies

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
• Experience/knowledge relevant to particular post

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision and appraisal
• Involvement in quality programmes

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication, written and verbal
• IT and data entry skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing contributions from team members.

Other

Essential

• To adapt positively to changes in working practices and patterns.

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ranmore Ward Dorking Hospital

Horsham road

Dorking

RH4 2AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To carry and prioritise own patient caseload and other ongoing tasks, allocating appropriate work to technical instructors and students.

2. To perform specialist therapy assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex facts or situations, to provide specialised packages of care, treatment and advice to patients, based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and the range of treatment options and/or adaptive techniques and/or equipment provision, and/or care services.

3. To attend consultant outpatients clinics and to assess and treat patients as necessary. This may include cross site working.

4. To incorporate the appropriate standard assessment tools with patients, and apply additional relevant skills in specialised splint making.

5.To communicate sensitively and reassuringly complex condition and functional risk/limitation related information to patients/carers, to gain consent to and co-operation in assessment and treatment, and in giving specialist advice to patients/carers regarding their options for ongoing care needs. Being aware at all times of the sensitive nature of some recommendations, and the potential for patients/carers to have special communication needs resulting in barriers to understanding.

6.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as the hand therapist representative for individual patients, to inform complex discussions, gain a full range of information prior to planning patient centred goals, analyse options for meeting goals and participate in the clinical decision making process and development of comprehensive MDT plans for discharge.

7. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.

8. To manage clinical risk in relation to your own caseload, seeking guidance and help from senior therapist, as appropriate.

9. To maintain accurate, legible and complete clinical records of all patient related interventions, in line with the hand therapy Documentation Guidelines. To include the computerised patient database system.

1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own professional and clinical work. Ensuring that assessments and interventions are carried out in accordance with Surrey Downs Health and Care policies, College of Occupational Therapy/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and code of conduct, and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards to guide your practice. Monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate. Seek guidance as necessary.

1. To undertake delegated responsibility for the screening, prioritisation and allocation of referrals within the clinical area in the absence of the team leader.

2. To provide regular teaching sessions and contribute to the performance assessment of rotational Physios and technical instructors.

3. To provide training sessions to staff from other teams and agencies, either on request or on a regular basis.

4. To keep accurate statistical information to assist in the monitoring and management of the service.

5. To participate in ongoing data collection for clinical audit and departmental research, and occasionally lead clinical audit within the hand therapy department or as part of the MDT. Undertake literature searches and other research activities to support the development of evidence based services. Undertake clinical projects/pilots under guidance.

6. Attend relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and actively contribute to the development of policies & procedures for clinical or service provision, and implement as appropriate.

7. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out hand therapy duties and to adhere to departmental policies and guidelines to ensure safe use of equipment by self and others. To report any defects or difficulties to the Clinical Manager.

8. To advise the senior therapist of any therapeutic equipment/materials needed for the service.

9. To utilise information management and technology (IM&T) systems to improve the efficiency of the service.

1. To share responsibility for departmental tidiness, maintenance and administration.

1. To be responsible for teaching student therapists to graduate level on therapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas.

2. To actively participate in the in-service training programme by attending and contributing to discussions, and in providing sessions. This can occur off site and the post-holder must be able to make necessary travel arrangements

3. To maintain and further develop current specialist knowledge, skills and evidenced based practice, incorporating them as appropriate into clinical work.

4. To participate in formal supervision process as a supervisee.

5. To participate in the SDHC appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development plan.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Registration with Health Professions Council e.g. HCPC
• Evidence of CPD specific to Hand Therapy, including relevant post-graduate specialist training courses in appropriate clinical fields

Desirable

• BAHT Member
• Completion of BAHT Level 1 course

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and significant post graduate Hand Therapy experience with a variety of client groups and service settings to include: an acute hospital environment or a physical community service working with orthopaedic patients
• Completed a previous rotation (or equivalent) in a Hand Therapy Dept.
• Experience with Hand Therapy referrals from acute elective, acute trauma, plastics and rheumatology.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Knowledge of the wider MDT related to Hand Therapy patients e.g. intermediate care, social care and other therapies
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issue
• Experience of working within a Hand Therapy service within the NHS (or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to provide bespoke Hand/Wrist splints for patients.
• Able to manage hand/wrist wounds and remove stitches where necessary
• Able to provide personalised recovery and rehabilitation plans to a broad range of Hand/wrist related pathologies.
• Awareness of College of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy standards
• oGood written and verbal communication skills in providing and receiving complex information, and able to use skills of negotiation and motivation
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and make rapid accurate clinical decisions in a fast paced clinical environment, specific to Hand Therapy
• Prioritisation of workload, good time management and ability to work to protocols and deadlines
• Ability to delegate appropriately to others to maximise use of skill mix, whilst remaining responsible for outcome and completion of task
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Valid Driving licence to enable driving in UK
• Access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent time management
• Commitment to personal, professional and service development
• Professional approach and appearance
• Flexible, reliable, team worker
• Empathetic
• Initiative and problem solving skills
• Physical fitness to undertake manual activities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self directed learner

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral member of the Podiatry team to deliver high quality, innovative and responsive programmes of Podiatric care to patients who have a high risk need.

To provide early intervention whenever possible, to maintain mobility and independence, and prevent disability.

To use complex assessments, diagnose, develop highly specialised treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice. This is predominantly with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities, children, and other vulnerable groups.

To be responsible for a highly complex and specialised caseload involving the implementation and co-ordination of highly specialised treatment regimens involving the assessment, surgical intervention, post-operative evaluation as well as considering alternative management plans when surgery is inappropriate..

To evaluate all surgical interventions using appropriate outcome measurements.

To commit to the philosophy of care with an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs (including footwear advice).

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with Consultants, GPs, & Allied Health Professionals and acting as a source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other health care professionals.

To be highly proficient in: comprehensive neurological and vascular assessment, wound debridement, advanced pathology, and gait analysis.

To undertake diagnostic procedures effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. Doppler ultrasound, competently interpreting, recording, acting on and reporting the results.

To provide services at a wide variety of sites including a patients home, clinics, GP practices, hospitals and in challenging conditions, frequently working in isolation.

To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.

To ensure all patients are appropriately assessed prior to surgery.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia and minor surgery. He / She will be responsible for reviewing and triaging all patients (through their EMIS/Systm1/other clinical system notes) assessed by colleagues for nail surgery, checking suitability for surgery and ensuring patient consent documentation is complete and liaison with the patients GP is undertaken when appropriate. Where problems or issues arise the post holder will be responsible for training and updating staff.

To undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.

To be able to lead colleagues in the event of a clinical emergency during surgical sessions e.g. anaphylaxis, toxicity reaction, myocardial infarction, faints, hypoglycaemic attack.

To support the team with domiciliary visits within a geographical area. This includes time management skills.

To maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records. To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.

To ensure best practice (personally & of team members) when exposed to unpleasant working conditions. Maintaining infection control standards when faced with malodorous wounds, ulcerations and challenging unhygienic environments.

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and support a team of podiatrists in managing their identified risks (see risk management and associated policies)

To provide emergency and annual leave cover for colleagues when required. This could include undertaking domiciliary visits & supporting colleagues with difficult or complex cases. This includes booking appointments and clinical time management skills.

To teach and assess colleagues, students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants e.g. in undertaking local anaesthetic administration and carrying out surgical procedures.

To lead and educate the department on infection control issues, reviewing and acting on infection control guidance, leading or where appropriate participating in the infection control audit cycle.

Professional

To work as an autonomous clinician working within professional, departmental and SDHC guidelines. Using clinical reasoning and decision making skills to determine how to best achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients. Therefore being legally and professionally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of your patients.

To be aware of ones own scope of practice and to refer to peers/ other professionals as necessary.

To take a lead role in departmental clinical governance initiatives for example designing audit projects, collection of audit data, research, and development of clinical standards within specialist area of practice.

To keep up to date with clinical and professional developments and use evidence based practice.

To complete and maintain clinical competencies identified for the post.

To maintain and update individual Professional Portfolio, and achieve statutory hours of CPD per year.

To ensure that self and team attend mandatory training in line with SDHC employment and professional need.

To actively participate in personal development reviews (PDRs) and lifelong learning.

To lead, promote and participate in clinical support (clinical supervision) whilst facilitating team members to utilise reflective skills as a method of ensuring quality of care for all service users.

To support and represent the Podiatry department in any projects, programmes and training events as required.

To lead on any relevant Podiatric contribution to NSFs and NICE guidelines. This will involve proposing and developing new policies and service changes which may impact on own department and others, and represent the department to senior leadership team level when required.

Managerial

To line manage a number of podiatrists, podiatry assistants and when required students, sharing information to keep them abreast of changes within the organisation. Planning and allocating team members work, rotations, whilst ensuring clinics are covered and managing timetables to cover sickness/leave.

To be responsible for screening, prioritisation and allocation of referrals within the Podiatry service.

Monitoring new patient and follow up appointment waiting times within specialist clinics and specified locations. Working with the Operational manager and podiatry clinical lead to review new methods of working to streamline our services.

To prevent professional isolation for staff working in the community by creating and maintaining systems for encouraging and supporting communications between podiatrists.

To collaborate closely with other team leaders and managers to improve inter-department integration to ensure consistent delivery of clinical standards across Surrey Downs Health and Care.

To cover for a team leader and / or deputise for the Clinical Lead Podiatrist when they are unavailable or on leave.

To be responsible for the supervision of staff and students, and provide specialist training in area of expertise.

Ensure that staff learn from incident reporting, near misses and complaints, fostering a learning culture.

To facilitate in-service training programmes e.g. including liaising with internal/external trainers and other professional leads.

To participate in staff recruitment, reviewing job descriptions, short listing and often sitting on interview panels and inducting new staff members including bank staff and locums.

To contribute to the departments strategy and annual business plan and produce objectives in line with it for the team.

To be responsible for clinical governance with the team. This includes being accountable for clinical governance initiatives e.g. team objective setting, recording and evaluating teams audits and the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, policies and protocols.

To undertake team members annual appraisals and maintain 90% compliancy and interim reviews whilst promoting life-long learning and personal and professional development. Ensure that all team members receive appropriate training and development and that they attend mandatory / statutory training as and when required.

To monitor teams performance and manage in accordance with trust policys Investigate complaints for podiatry clinical Lead.

Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
• Local Anaesthetic Certificate
• Car Driver (Full Licence)
• Post graduate education / CPD in the minor /nail surgery
• Professional Portfolio

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Podiatrists
• Involvement in training and teaching
• IR(ME)R
• Pharmacology certificate

Experience

Essential

• Broad spectrum of clinical experience
• Experienced in the provision of high risk assessments, treatment planning and delivery of minor surgery.
• Able to demonstrate in-depth clinical knowledge and practical skills for nail surgery.
• Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical governance and NSF's

Desirable

• Experience of leading a team.
• Experience in clinical audit

Skills

Essential

• Clinical skills to effectively deliver the nail surgery pathway of care
• Broad range of podiatric skills e.g. basic biomechanics, woundcare, health promotion
• Highly organised and able to prioritise work load
• Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise

Desirable

• Excellent presentation skills
• Evidence of clinical leadership

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Bourne Hall Health Centre

Ewell

KT17 1TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description document attached for more information on the responsibilities and requirements for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Qualification OR Degree qualification in health related subject ie Social Work / Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years in Substance Misuse / Mental Health.
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of working with OST clients and managing prescriptions
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Ability to provide Clinical Supervision as advised by Team Manager

Other

Essential

• Driving Licence (and able to drive in the UK)

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

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Laurel House, Farnham Road Hospital

Farnham Road

Guildford

GU2 7LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice

The post-holder will ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance.

• Establish standards of nursing assessment and care and ensure these are delivered at all times by regularly monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes.
• Ensures that clinical competencies within assessment are developed and evidence of ongoing clinical competency is adhered to.
• Ensure that nursing care is patient focused and that patient dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that equal opportunities are practiced.
• Support the Diabetes team in maintaining effective communication both written and verbal with all disciplines, patients and relatives.
• Be responsible for the holistic assessment of individual patient care.
• Initiate planned evidence based assessment and care, including health promotion and education.
• Ensures that all clinical and legal nursing documents are completed accurately and legibly, and that junior staff understands their relevance.
• Represents and supports patients, relatives or carers within a multidisciplinary forum, ensuring that their needs are represented and that appropriate care packages are developed.
• Liaises and works in collaboration with nursing and other healthcare professions to support the patient pathway and flow through the assessment process.
• Will use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered to each patient.
• Ensure that prescribed medications are safely administered and to monitor, report and investigate all medication errors.
• Ensure competency in use and safe maintenance of all medical devices within the sphere of responsibility.
• Reports all incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately, investigates and implements remedial action to reduce the risk in the future
• Ensures that all complaints are listened to and that issues identified are addressed, with the aim of resolving all complaints locally. The focus on prevention and local resolution of complaints must be part of the diabetes team philosophy.
• Adheres to the infection control policy and promotes the policy with the assessment setting with all professional who are interacting in patient care.
• Promote a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice.
• Responsible for Quality Improvement strategy, planning and implementation within their clinical area in conjunction with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse

1. Clinical Skills

• To hold relevant post registration course.
• Undertake diabetes specialist nursing duties without direct supervision, but liaising with the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse and Consultants should the need arise.
• Deliver a diabetes nursing service to patients and their carers in nurse led diabetes clinics, providing specialist care to patients in order to improve day to day quality of life and minimise risk of future complications.
• Clinical supervision of Practice Nurses and GPs to help develop their skills in diabetes service provision.
• To instigate and order haematological and biochemical blood investigations, and recognise abnormal results.
• To be able to administer medications as a non-medical prescriber or under Patient Group directives
• To undertake comprehensive assessment and complex analysis of all aspects of the patients clinical condition and lifestyle, to enable formulation of an individualised treatment plan using a problem solving approach to optimise outcome.
• To initiate treatment with oral hypoglycaemic agents according to agreed team protocols. This will involve extensive knowledge of all types of oral hypoglycaemic agents and regimes; their action, side effects and suitability according to the patients lifestyle.
• To give specialist advice on alteration and titration of insulin and oral hypoglycaemic agents, and to educate the patient to adjust their own treatment in order to manage their diabetes control.
• To act as specialist resource on diabetes and related issues for community and hospital based health professionals.
• To provide ongoing psychological support and reassurance for patients with newly diagnosed and existing diabetes, and refer to psychology services where appropriate.
• Be responsible for a patient caseload, implementing programmes of care, and evaluating and scheduling the need for future visits.
• To act as a clinical expert in the care of their patient cohort
• To communicate with health care professionals and patients by personal, written, telephone or electronic contact to ensure treatment plans lead to agreed outcomes.
• To deliver and further develop the range of NICE accredited patient education programmes for different client groups

1. Professional Leadership and Managemen

• Responsible for the management, supervision and support of all members of the diabetes nursing team, always acting as a professional role model.
• Report all serious untoward clinical incidents in the appropriate manner to the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse or General Manager (or other appropriate Trust manager). Facilitate or lead any investigation and implement remedial action in the clinical area
• Ensure staff have a clear understanding of the assessment pathway during meetings.
• Responsible for the most effective management of team resources, this includes all pay and non-pay expenditure, ensuring that accountability can be demonstrated for all financial actions.
• Demonstrates the ability to support the needs of the service by allocating resources effectively.
• Ensure that when clinical practice or patient pathways are changed that the financial implications are monitored and reported.
• As an active member of the multidisciplinary team, develop specialist clinical protocols for use by the diabetes nursing team as required.
• To act as a specialist resource in relation to the development and implementation of guidelines / policy pertaining to diabetes and diabetes management.
• To participate in and encourage team involvement in Clinical Governance and Risk Management initiatives.
• Ensure all staff to have an appraisal
• Ensure confidentiality of all patient and staff information at all times.
• Act in a professional manner and ensure self and other staff adhere to the work wear policy at all times.
• Deputise as appropriate for the Lead Diabetes Specialist Nurse
• To ensure the effective and efficient organisation of rotas using the E-roster system where available. Ensuring the appropriate deployment and use of all grades of staff within the post holders span of control and be accountable for the level of temporary staffing usage and the associate expenditure.
• To manage the adherence to the Trust policy for booking and taking annual leave/time owing/training to enable adequate levels of cover within the team at all times.
• Be responsible for the deployment of HR policies within your sphere of responsibility including the proactive management of sickness and unauthorised absence.
• To undertake the recruitment and selection of staff to the team, assessing the skill

1. Education, Research Training and Development

• Maintain own statutory and mandatory training requirements, and monitor those of their team.
• Provide a positive learning environment for all staff.
• Act as a mentor and assessor for pre-registration, post registration and unqualified staff
• Maintain own professional and personal development as agreed in appraisal.
• Ensure that performance feedback is provided for all staff, and that professional and personal development plans are agreed for the mentor team.
• Participate in Student Nurse Education and assessment in accordance with the university requirements.
• Act responsibly in respect of colleagues health, safety and welfare following safe work practices and complying with the Trusts Health and Safety Policies
• To ensure student learners on clinical placement are appropriately supervised and assessed and have an effective learning experience
• Liaise with the Deputy Head of Nursing on the preparation of annual Education plans (NMET bids)
• Use all opportunities to advocate Health Promotion.
• Advise Participation in Clinical Supervision.
• Maintain personal records of continuing professional development in order to meet revalidation requirements.
• Continually monitor standards of clinical care and lead and facilitate improvements of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
• Responsible for identifying ongoing training and updating needs, and for maintaining own and others up to date evidence based skills, knowledge and competence for the role requirements.
• Provide teaching and lecturing to medical, nursing and allied staff on diabetes, both in primary and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered General Nurse
• oMentorship or equivalent qualification
• oEducated to Degree/Masters level or equivalent level of education
• oPost-registration qualification in Diabetes e.g. ENB 928,Warwick Diabetes Care or equivalent.
• oEvidence of further professional qualification

Desirable

• oNon-Medical prescribing course
• oType 1 structured education qualification

Experience

Essential

• oRelevant experience at Band 6 or above or Relevant recent experience
• oMultidisciplinary team working
• oPrevious diabetes nursing experience
• oIn depth knowledge of current practice
• oProfessional issues in nursing and healthcare
• oHolistic patient assessment

Desirable

• oDiabetes Technologies experience
• oPrimary Care IT systems Knowledge

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to manage own workload
• oAble to recognise own boundaries of practice
• oAble to articulate highly complex and sensitive clinical topics
• oAble to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals

Desirable

• oNegotiating skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Leatherhead Community Hospital

Poplar Road

Leatherhead

KT22 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details about this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC
• Valid Driving Licence (to drive within UK)

Desirable

• V100/Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda

Desirable

• Relevant post registration experience
• Community experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
• Effective communicator

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Elmbridge PCN

14 Raphael Dr

Thames Ditton

KT7 0EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details about this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC
• Valid Driving Licence (to drive within UK)

Desirable

• V100/Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• To have an understanding of current issues affecting the NHS
• Understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda

Desirable

• Relevant post registration experience
• Community experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
• Effective communicator

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Bourne Hall Health Centre

Chessington Road

Ewell

KT17 1TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist
• Completed dysphagia competencies

Experience

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Experience of working in adult neurology in NHS

Desirable

• RCSLT membership
• Minimum of 2 years working with adults
• Experience in videofluoroscopy
• Experience working in stroke
• Experience working with non-neuro dysphagia caseload

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of autonomy working with broad adult caseload
• Evidence of MDT working

Desirable

• Completed audit/ service development
• Delivered training

Other

Essential

• Valid licence to drive in UK with access to vehicle for work purposes

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom Hospital, Langley Wing

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is to provide nursing care and treatment to adults and their families in their own home/residential setting within a neighbourhood, as part of the District Nursing service.

You will deliver skilled nursing care within the framework of the NMC Code, promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care where possible.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess, deliver and evaluate quality care
• Teaching clinical skills
• Effective communicator

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RN1)
• Practice Supervisor

Desirable

• Practice Assessor

Other

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Able to work competently without supervision
• Responsible for own professional development
• Car Driver with a valid license to drive in the UK & business use insurance

Experience

Essential

• Experience gained during pre-registration training

Desirable

• Community nursing experience
• Previous experience of day-to-day management

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of current issues affecting NHS services

Desirable

• Involvement in programmes of Quality care
• Understanding of risk management
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

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

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Consort House

5-7 Queensway

Redhill

RH1 1YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full Registration with GMC
• MRCS
• ALS

Desirable

• ATLS

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years of Surgical Core Training or higher

Desirable

• Experience in General Surgery at ST3+ level

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Ability to present at departmental meetings
• Knowledge of audit process
• An understanding of the principles of clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in a previous audit project
• Previous participation in research projects and/or publications

Knowledge

Essential

• Good level of broad based Surgical knowledge

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate with patients and relatives

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln

Sutton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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