Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support and manage onward referrals to other professionals as required to support child and young person care.
• Using evidence-based practice to support the management of care
• Provide clinical information to support education and health care plans (EHCPs) as requested.
• Screen and/or redirect referrals for children and young people over 5 years of age.
• Work in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice and scope of professional practice. Professional and legally accountable and responsible for all activities.
• Provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload.
• Act as a role model at all times and ensures that all team members and others visiting the area give a high priority to policies and procedures relating to infection control in order to maintain a safe clinical environment for everyone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• registered nurse
• evidence of continued professional development
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Safeguarding Children and young people level 3

Desirable

• Registerd nurse child

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum 3 years post-registration experience in paediatrics
• oExperience of completing developmental monitoring of young people

Desirable

• oExperience of working in community paediatrics
• oCaring for children with complex medical needs

Skills

Essential

• oPaediatric physical health assessment skills
• oKnowledge of child development

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

cross street clinic

burton on trent

DE141EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information in relation to responsibilities of the role, please see the attached JD & PS for further details.

The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.

This role will be Monday-Friday, 9-5. As the role will require you to travel to service users homes for appointments, you will need access to suitable transport to travel across a large geographical area.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to Nursing Associate practice.
• Care certificate

Desirable

• Placement experience covering all four fields of nursing

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non- verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi- disciplinary team.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Intermediate IT skills including sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• The ability to use clinical systems such as RiO.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the Nursing Associate role.
• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of working in community mental health service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Foundation House

St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RNMH current professional registration with NMC
• Professional knowledge acquired through a degree supplemented by postgraduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses or specialist training
• ENB 998 or other NMC approved mentor qualification
• Qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake within agreed timescale.

Desirable

• Formal Risk Assessment Training
• Clinical Leadership Qualification
• Clinical Supervision Training
• QSIR Training
• Masters Level qualification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience at a Band 6 level or above within Community Adult Mental Health Services.
• Experience working with patients with complex needs and high-risk behaviours in the specialist field.
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.
• Quality Improvement and developing practice standards.

Desirable

• Experience of change management
• Experience of working with statutory and nonstatutory agencies
• Experience of working within a range of services
• Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments.
• Experience of clinical leadership and/or operational management at Band 7.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision.
• To demonstrate effective leadership skills and act as a positive role model.
• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients in the field of practice.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team.
• Excellent assessment skills, including risk assessment, to provide nurse led diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning.
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding.
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Good knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Health Act.

Desirable

• Psychological therapy skills eg. CBT/DBT/ACT
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health.
• Ability to elaborate on the transition of personal and professional skills into practice.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have an understanding of the background of and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for RDaSH.
• oAn appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care, the individual provider and commissioning organisations.
• oConsolidated experience as a senior Manager
• o3-5 years' experience as a senior Manager within the NHS, Local Authority, Business or similar organisation
• oMinimum 4 years' experience of staff Management
• oSuccessful track record of leading complex multiple service areas
• oExperience of complex financial and clinical redesign
• oRecent demonstrable success in delivering high standards of operational performance
• oRecent demonstrable success in influencing and delivering successful service redesign at scale
• oExperience of effective team working with multi-disciplinary teams
• oExperience of exercising effective, results orientated leadership
• oDemonstrable evidence of sound financial planning and HR management at a senior leve
• oWill consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda
• oPreviously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
• oLeadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning. Highly developed political skills and ability to influence others. oLeadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning. Highly developed political skills and ability to influence others
• oDetermination perseverance, and personal resilience. oFlexibility and the ability to handle a Rapidly changing and ambiguous environment

Desirable

• oShow a high level of understanding and experience in the NHS commercial development. Previous experience of working at senior management level within the NHS.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
• Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a relevant area.
• oEducated to master's level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• oPreviously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.

Skills

Essential

• oLeadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning. Highly developed political skills and ability to influence others.
• oLeadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning. Highly developed political skills and ability to influence others.
• oHighly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations.
• oAbility to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement.
• oAbility to communicate with clinical, academic and all levels of staff effectively.
• oHigh level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear concise manner.
• oAbility to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusions.
• oHigh level critical thinking skills.
• oDemonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate.
• oAbility to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines.
• oAbility to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues.

Desirable

• Ability to develop, maintain and monitor information systems to support innovation initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Honeysuckle Lodge

Tickhill Road Site, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

All GPs including the Lead GP are expected to support the general healthcare needs and basic clinical monitoring when the prisoners psychiatric condition is stable.

We understand this can be daunting if you have no prior experience working in a prison clinic. We offer taster days for interest GPs and for more information a chance to speak to our GPs for advice an honest discussion on realities of the job. Please email [email protected] for further info.

Please note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK recognised medical qualification
• Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training
• Education of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas

Desirable

• Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
• Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area
• RCGP Certificate Part 1 Substance Misuse
• Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses
• Sexual health
• Specialist Substance Misuse

Knowledge

Essential

• Primary care mental health
• Basic drug and alcohol awareness
• Chronic disease management
• Understanding of current health and social policy particularly offender health
• Understanding of clinical risk management and governance
• Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy

Desirable

• Understanding of principles & research
• Demonstrated breadth of knowledge in and outside this specialist area
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance/GP contracts/medicines management and resource constraints/financial management
• Up-to-date on new GP and pharmacy contracts

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Forest Bank

Manchester

M27 8FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current professional registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Risk assessment and management training
• Safeguarding Level 3
• Menorship qualification

Desirable

• Therapies skills training/ qualification
• Psychosocial interventions
• Suicide prevention training
• STORM
• Supervision training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working in Mental health settings
• Demonstrable experience of case managing people presenting in mental health crisis
• Substantial experience of leading in risk assessment and risk management planning
• Co-producing care plans and crisis plans alongside client and families
• Multi-agency working
• Experience of working across service boundaries with local authorities, voluntary sector and peer support services
• Involving service users and carers in care delivery

Desirable

• Experience of working within a crisis service
• Experience of acute inpatient experience
• Working with service users and carers in service improvement
• Values based recruitment

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of mental illness, signs and symptoms
• Excellent mental health assessment and risk assessment skills
• Excellent Knowledge of a range of evidence based treatments and therapies relevant to service
• Excellent knowledge around harm minimisation
• Understanding of self-harming behaviours and the management of this
• Experience of working with trauma and a high degree of knowledge
• Models of care relevant to working with people in mental health crisis
• A sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• A sound knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
• Knowledge of the current policy and guidance in relation to the development of Mental Health Services
• Excellent knowledge of community resources both statutory and non- statutory
• Detailed understanding of the principles of recovery
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Family education training
• Care Act
• Self-harming intervention
• Mood masters
• Experience of working within Trauma informed services

Skills

Essential

• Assessing, formulating and working with people presenting in heightened state of distress
• Clinical risk assessment and contingency planning
• Excellent defensible record keeping
• Brief psychological interventions/strategies for managing crisis
• Self-harm / harm minimisation skills
• Ability to manage high expressed emotions and severely challenging behaviours
• Ability to provide appropriate education and training to qualified and unqualified staff as appropriate
• Communicating (oral and written) complex/highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Ability to understand the importance of relatives and partners involvement in care and risk assessment and management planning
• Ability to undertake a full range of physical interventions e.g. moving and handling and reducing restrictive interventions
• Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organisation
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
• Ability to deal with verbal aggression
• To have excellent engagement abilities
• To poses an interest in individuals and a passion for delivering high quality services
• To work as part of an MDT

Desirable

• Mood masters

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Onyx Centre

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will within a multiagency team to identify early and engage to help at risk families delivering evidenced based episodes of care.

The post holder will have a shared responsibility for managing skill mix teams

The post holder will participate in practice development and public health initiatives

The post holder will have responsibility for maintaining own professional accountability through supervision and updating.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For moreinformationplease visithttps://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to a degree level (or equivalent)
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification, diploma or degree
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on part 1 or 2 (Registered Nurse of Midwife)- RHV Health Visitor HV Health Visitor

Length and /or nature of experience

Essential

• Experience of working across agencies
• Understanding and experience of the application of research in practice
• Evidence of child protection experience
• Experience in identifying and assessing health needs including community health needs

Professional/ managerial/ specialist knowledge

Essential

• Sound understanding of the NHS plan and other national policies and how it will impact on local services
• Knowledge of health visiting policies and procedures that underpin evidence based practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of Family Drug and Alcohol Court, framework and practices

Personal Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Accurate clinical record keeping following national and local guidelines
• The ability to undertake in-depth and evidence based reports to assist allied professionals within the FDAC
• To deliver specific & specialised assessments and interventions
• Provision of accurate data following set systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Maintain records as per NMC guidelines/local policy
• IT literacy
• Ability to teach, assess and present
• Good listening, communication and networking skills
• Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages eg Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to cope with a frequently changing professional climate

Desirable

• Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently.

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barbican House

TACS 2nd Floor, Barbican House, Barbican Road

Gloucester

GL1 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

2. JOB PURPOSE

Undertakes clinically supervised assessment and intervention work with clients with varying presentations with autism spectrum condition, people Undertakes work 1:1 with clients, with groups, and with families and professional carers.

Works to support research projects, service evaluations and clinical audits as required

3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION

4. SCOPE AND RANGE

The development of specific services for people with Autism (who do not have a learning disability) is a new initiative in Plymouth and part of an overhaul of services across the Devon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) footprint. With the with pre-diagnostic and diagnostic services, the Post Diagnostic Autism service will be part of an integrated pathway that provides support to understand the diagnosis and steers people with a diagnosis of Autism to services and support that will help them navigate their way through life, providing coping strategies and connecting people with enduring support networks that will prevent acute episodes of poor mental health and reduce unhelpful and unnecessary hospital admissions. Further, the role will encompass a training element, providing support to other areas of service delivery within and outside of LSW in order that mainstream services are better placed to meet the needs of people with ASC

Context:

The service sits within a developing clinical pathway and part of a hub and spoke design that supports people who potentially have a diagnosis of ASC (Pre-diagnostic service) through a process of diagnosis, post diagnosis support to specialist MDT support for those with particularly complex needs.

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post

• To overcome a variety of barriers to communication when working with clients who are fearful of others, unable to articulate their problems, or who think within a very different frame of reference, requiring imaginative and sensitive approaches to engagement.
• To carry out a range clinical assessments with adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition using interview skills, standardised tests and informant based measures, including screening assessments, cognitive assessments, and assessments of various emotional and/or behavioural issues. The post holder will work under supervision and undertake selected 1:1 sessions i.e. all work will be supervised but they must be able to undertake assessment and intervention work independently where needed) and group sessions.
• To work within departmental guidelines to provide input into assessments of complex psychological problems including: risk of offending; capacity; the long-term effects of childhood trauma; other complex biopsychosocial presentations.
• Be able to support the delivery of psychological interventions in 1:1 and group settings, and with families and professional carers. The caseload may include clients who have forensic backgrounds, additional physical health needs, underlying physical disability or health needs, behaviours that challenge, mental health needs and associated underlying trauma.
• To undertake joint work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• To utilise psychological theory and apply it to clinical situations in order to integrate assessment data and begin to develop psychological formulations
• To be able to communicate, by talking and writing, psychological formulations and intervention plans to the client, family members, carers and professional colleagues as appropriate.
• The post holder will be required to both provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. At times this may be in the context of a highly emotive, hostile or antagonistic atmosphere.

The post holder is a community-based member of staff and will be expected to travel around the catchment area in the course of their duties.

To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer.

To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team.

6. Policy and Service Development

• To comment on policy and service development documents.
• The post holder will be expected to identify and support areas of service development.

7. Human Resources

• To receive regular clinical supervision from a Registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. To be line managed by a CLDT group manager.
• Required to demonstrate own duties to new staff; train other health care staff in specific tasks/assessments.
• To provide teaching input on a variety of training courses including working with clients attracting a diagnosis of personality disorder, and people with autism.

Research and Development

• To assist with research, evaluation studies and clinical audit that is relevant to Plymouth CLDT. Where required, the postholder should be able to take a lead in designing and conducting such studies.
• To conduct statistical analyses using SPSS and Excel and prepare data tables, graphs, etc.
• To assist with the dissemination of the results to service users, carers, service managers, other professionals and academic audiences.

Information Technology

• To maintain clinical records within the computerised patient information system (System one clinical records).
• To be competent at word processing and the use of Office software, particularly e-mail.
• To conduct literature searches on electronic data-bases.
• To be able to use Excel & SPSS to aid in the management of data used for research purposes.

Professional development

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development in line with that recommended by the Heath & Care Professions Council and the BPS.
• To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post-holders areas of expertise.

The post-holder will be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice.

The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

8.1 Risk Management

In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.

8.2 Health and Safety at Work

You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.

You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.

You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).

8.3 Infection Control

Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office).

8.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults

All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

8.5 Research

For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects.

The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff appointed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working with vulnerable client group/s in a care or health setting
• Experience of applying psychological models practically with people in a care or health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
• Experience of working or being with disenfranchised groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• - Degree with Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society 2:1 or above
• - Evidence of short courses relevant to psychological models or working with a vulnerable population

Desirable

• Desirable
• - Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctoral level.
• - Other relevant short courses

Skills

Essential

• Effective team and co-working skills.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• Planning and decision making skills.
• Computer literacy including use of SPSS & Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• High level of spoken and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a highly emotive environment and with highly sensitive information.
• Ability to apply psychological theories and research methods to practice.
• Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge around one or more psychological theories applicable to this client
• Ability to train others.
• To have conducted psychological assessments with vulnerable client/patient groups.
• Ability to think creatively to adapt psychological models/materials for the client group

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working with vulnerable client group/s in a care or health setting (at least one year).
• Experience of applying psychological models practically with people in a care or health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
• Experience of working or being with disenfranchised groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Psychological theories
• Knowledge of the application of Psychological assessment
• Knowledge of research design
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Desirable

• An understanding of the complexities of life living with Autistic Spectrum Condition

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Westbourne

Scott Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We welcome applicants who have experience of working with vulnerable children of this age group, particularly if you have some experience and knowledge of working with people who use substances.
• Relevant experience in a similar role (such as working in a Health & Social Care, Criminal Justice setting) and/or clear motivations for applying
• Experience of working with children in group work settings
• Evidence of training in child protection and safeguarding
• You will be supported with case management through line management and group reflective practice sessions in addition to team meetings and practice development days.
• We are looking for applicants who have a keen interest of working with young people and are in support of delivering informed, evidence based harm reduction advice steering away from a "just say no" approach to substance use.
• We offer training to new staff and ongoing opportunities for learning and development, so if you love working with young people and are keen to become experienced and knowledgeable in the field of drug and alcohol harm reduction, this could be the role for you.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

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

We Are With You

Address

Faversham

ME13 8GD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description Job Title Forensic Healthcare Professional Reports to Contracts Manager Purpose.

As a Healthcare Professional, you will be joining our team of clinicians who provide custody cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to assess and address the health needs of detained people, as well as conduct forensic medical examinations gathering evidence for use in the criminal justice system. The role will involve conducting clinical assessments, medicines management, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, collecting forensic samples, providing advice and guidance and maintaining detailed and accurate records to ensure the health, safety and welfare of detained people held in police custody.

The successful candidate will embody our core values in their day-to day work, prioritising a Team First approach by collaborating effectively and contributing to a positive, respectful environment, Truly Caring by showing commitment to the wellbeing of patients and colleagues, and driving Pioneering Innovation through a proactive focus on continuous improvement and adaptability

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, responsive, and compassionate service to detained individuals in custody, supporting Custody Sergeants and Officers in assessing healthcare needs and ensuring an effective care pathway throughout detention.
• Carry out forensic sampling as required.
• Assess and determine an individuals fitness for detention, release, interview, and their capacity to understand processes and charges.
• Evaluate alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal, and obtain blood samples in accordance with the Road Traffic Act.
• Offer guidance and support to Custody Officers in identifying healthcare needs and prioritising care, seeking advice from the Lead Nurse or Consultant FME when necessary.
• Deliver forensic practitioner services in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 Codes of Practice and local protocols.
• Adhere to NMC/HCPC codes of conduct, maintain professional development through training and experience, and promote the role of nurses within the custody setting.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous records, including injury documentation, ensuring all activities are properly logged using relevant systems. Forensic Healthcare Professional v1.1 March 2026 Truly Care Team First Pioneering Innovation
• Stay up to date with current internal and external procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to consistently deliver a high quality service.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Consultant FMEs, doctors, custody staff, police officers, healthcare providers, drug referral workers, and partner organisations.
• Contribute to data collection for audits and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Remain informed on current procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a positive and committed team member, contributing to a supportive environment in what can be a challenging setting.
• Work collaboratively, sharing information openly and supporting colleagues to achieve team objectives.
• Support the training and development of new staff members.
• Assist with student nurse placements.
• Travel to other locations when required.
• Provide court statements in a timely manner.
• Promote a forward-thinking, solution-focused approach and share innovative ideas.
• Participate in clinical governance, supervision sessions, and team meetings to support learning and the sharing of best practice.

Experience & Knowledge Essential

Desirable

• Registered Nurse or Paramedic with minimum of 3 years service.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• A full UK driving license.
• Competent in oral and written English.
• Full membership of the NMC/HCPC
• Be accountable for decisions made based upon a strict interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or paramedic with minimum of 3 years service.
• Full membership of the NMC or HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Competent in oral and written English.
• Have been continuously resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to be cleared through the Police Vetting system: Level 2 NPPV clearance.
• A DBS check is required for this post. PHL will undertake an initial check at the appropriate level on appointment.
• Must have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle for business use

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

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

Investigative Hub

Durham Gate

Spennymoor

DL16 6FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong IT skills, and a commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals. You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, and be able to manage your time effectively. You will work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure a high-quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.
• To do this job successfully, you will need:
• Organised and reliable, providing strong administrative support
• Previous administration experience within a healthcare setting.
• Experience in working in a busy workplace environment.
• Experience working in substance use.
• Good organisational skills and time management.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Be confident working in a team environment and able to work collaboratively
• Skilled in data entry and management
• Good analytical skills with an eye for detail
• Intermediate or higher-level IT 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

We Are With You

Address

South West London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We're looking for a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships:
• You will have been on your own journey with drugs or alcohol.
• You will have relevant experience (voluntary or paid) in the health and social care sector and/or clear motivations for applying.
• You will be able to develop relationships of trust whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their backgrounds.
• You will have the ability to be part of a team and also be able to use your own initiative and work alone.
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
• 12 months not in treatment and 24 months away from problematic substance misuse.
• Willingness to use personal experience to engage and motivate service users.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
• Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do and has a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

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

We Are With You

Address

Liskeard

PL14 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment and interventions and care for service users.

Clinically assess service user needs and plan clinical care accordingly.

Diagnose and manage on an individual needs basis, integrating both drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan, in conjunction with the Recovery Coordinator.

Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification as appropriate.

Proactively review and manage clinical treatment plans of the service user.

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice.

Work with service users to support concordance to prescribed treatments.

Provide information and advice on prescribed, illicit and over-the-counter medication, including side-effects and interactions.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed.

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.

Assess, update and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure service users are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable format to all service users, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Understand and work within own competence, the relevant regulatory bodys code of conduct, organisation policy and national prescribing competencies.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organize and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to clinical guidelines and evidence-based care.

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Be actively involved in the annual appraisal system.

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organization and its activities.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.

In partnership with other clinical teams, participate in shared learning, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, and respond to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery.

Understand and apply legal framework/processes that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable service users health procedures and local guidance.

Leadership

Take responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in regular clinical supervision and peer supervision as part of the NMP forum.

Support staff development, delivering training when necessary.

Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the service or service users or aligned with organisational values.

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.

Promote the role of the NMP amongst the team and stakeholders.

Team Working

Understand own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working, role modelling values and the use of policies impacting on care delivery.

Work with colleagues, delegating tasks clearly when appropriate, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve client care.

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success.

Risk Management

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and service users.

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values of the organisation.

Managing Information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information.

Review and process data in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration and two years post-qualification experience OR First level registered nurse with a current PIN AND three years post qualification experience.
• Post-graduation qualification in drugs and/or alcohol (e.g. RCGP)

Desirable

• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber.
• At least one years relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment.
• A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues.
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
• Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues.
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Ability to interpret relevant medical test results.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role.
• Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision.
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals.
• A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users).
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users.
• An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends.
• An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
• A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Change Grow Live

Address

Change Grow Live

Sherwood Court

2-3 Sherwood Street

MANSFIELD

Nottinghamshire

NG18 1ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.changegrowlive.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Detailed understanding of payroll / pensions / finance administration procedures acquired through formal training to NVQ Level 4 /AAT Technician level or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing advice and guidance on a range of complex payroll / pensions / finance queries.
• Experience of producing reports and data through Excel including the use of pivot tables, formulae and functions.
• Experience of developing office / administration procedures.

Desirable

• NHS Payroll / Pension experience
• Good working knowledge of ESR and Pensions Online

Knowledge

Essential

• To continue and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of the NHS Pension Scheme and other pension schemes

Desirable

• Previous NHS Pension Scheme experience including use of Pensions Online.

Skills

Essential

• Advanced computing / keyboard skills
• Effective use of Microsoft office products i.e. Work, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to carry out complex calculations and determine action to be taken
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
• Ability to analyse complex data and to present this in a meaningful manner to the end user
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to prioritise and work in an organised and accurate manner within deadlines.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospice, including patient rooms and bays, clinical areas, offices, corridors, toilets and other facilities. The role includes routine and deep cleaning, floor care, cleaning furniture and fittings, waste disposal and replenishing essential items such as hand towels, toilet rolls, soap and alcohol gel. The post holder may also support laundry and bedding requirements, including changing curtains and making beds in the overnight stay suite when required.

The post holder will use a range of cleaning equipment and materials safely and appropriately and will be responsible for keeping equipment clean, maintained and stored correctly. They will follow all relevant infection prevention and control, COSHH, health and safety and hospice procedures and report any faults, hazards or concerns to the appropriate member of the Estates team. The role involves working in areas where patients and families may be present. A calm, respectful and sensitive approach is therefore essential, and all information relating to patients and their families must be treated confidentially.

The post holder will work closely with the Housekeeper Team Leader and wider Estates team and will be expected to respond flexibly to changing priorities and service requirements. Full training will be provided, including relevant infection prevention, manual handling, fire safety and housekeeping training.

For further information about the role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Donna Searson, Housekeeping Team Lead, at 01246 568 801 or email [email protected]

Ashgate Hospice is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact our People Services team on 01246 568 801 or [email protected].

Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check as part of the pre-employment process. Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button; applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

We are unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake relevant housekeeping, infection prevention, COSHH, manual handling and other mandatory training.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning, Infection Prevention and Control or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and practices and the safe use of cleaning products.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for completing allocated duties.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate positively with colleagues.
• Friendly, respectful and sensitive approach when working around patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond flexibly to service needs.
• Reliable, punctual and motivated, with good attention to detail.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, infection prevention, cleanliness and maintaining a safe environment.
• Commitment to Ashgate Hospice's values and to treating others with compassion, dignity and respect.

Desirable

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare, care or similar environment.
• Basic understanding of COSHH and health and safety requirements.
• Experience of working in an environment where high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention are particularly important.
• Experience of working flexibly and adapting to changing priorities.

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

Ashgate Hospicecare

Address

Ashgate Hospice

Ashgate Road

Old Brampton

Chesterfield

S42 7JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
• Professional experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk
• Working with the MHA and MCA Experience of working in a community service

Desirable

• -Experience of working with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• -Experience of working at Band 6 level
• -Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
• Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
• Excellent report-writing skills IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
• -Excellent assessment skills- communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan
• -Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk
• -Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
• -Understanding of local Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• -Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made

Desirable

• -Skills in CBT
• -Ability to work in a changing environment
• -Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health -
• -Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice

Qualifications

Essential

• -Current registration as a level one Mental Health nurse/RMN
• Evidence of post registration training and experience
• -Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role

Desirable

• Non-medical Prescriber
• -Counselling qualification
• -Venepuncture qualification
• -ECG application qualification
• -PSI Training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• -Access to transport with the ability to travel within the geographical work area
• oOpen, transparent and values
• oProgressive
• oEmpowering and Supportive of Staff
• oCaring, Safe, Reliable and Passionate

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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