Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs

Care co-ordinator to service users, participating in the multi-disciplinary assessment of physical, psychological, mental health and social care needs and offering care to individuals with substance use issues living in the community, by providing nursing skill, perspective and expertise, and promoting the recovery model to service users and their carers.

Risk assessment and management plan for service users

To lead the clinical management of a care package to individuals who use our services, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

To co-ordinate and monitor the delivery of person centred healthcare to a designated group of people who use our services, using complex clinical decision making where appropriate and responding to changes in presentation/ situation appropriately. To promote shared decision making with service user/relatives/carers, as appropriate, in terms of involvement in all aspects of their care.

To deliver individual and group therapy utilising CBT skills.

To ensure provision of the necessary physical care to help people who use our services i.e.: personal hygiene, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundry, personal environment, manual handling, elimination, maintaining rest and sleep and activity, physical observations.

To ensure provision of therapeutic activities, emotional support and stability to clients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

To ensure prescribed physical observations are undertaken as follows: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and act upon exceptions appropriately

Supervise junior nurses and other non-qualified staff in the service/team, and participate in the education of pre and post registration nursing, social work, psychology, medical and occupational therapy students.

To lead the development, maintenance and monitoring of service standards, collect and collate data/ information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance.

To participate in the Consortiums Group Training Program, SLaM mandatory training and the Consortium Duty and Triage rotas as required.

To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, actively supporting the individual to fulfil these, and to adhere to all registration professional standards.

To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and SLaM commitments.

Be accountable and responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs; under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.

To develop, implement and evaluate evidence based programmes of care; set standards of care and liaise with other agencies.

Take on the role of care co-ordinator to service users, participating in the multi-disciplinary assessment of physical, psychological, mental health and social care needs and offering care to individuals with substance use issues living in the community, by providing nursing skill, perspective and expertise, and promoting the recovery model to service users and their carers.

To ensure compliance by self and staff of the Trusts Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, including taking all reasonable steps to manage and promote a healthy working and diverse working environment.

To participate in clinical governance activities including monitoring standards set within the service.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff

If the post-holder is not an NMP, they will be expected to apply for this training within the Trust

The post-holder may be asked to carry out tasks in other sites/services if there are pressures on other parts of the treatment system

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse
• oEvidence of continuing professional development and training

Desirable

• oDiploma or degree level qualification in addictions or related area of practice such as CBT, dual diagnosis,
• oMentorship Qualifications and updates

Experience

Essential

• oExperience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation
• oExperience of supervising staff or students
• oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• oExperience of the management of clients with complex needs

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• oA thorough understanding of harm reduction in relation to injecting behaviour as well as safer sexual practices
• oStrong understanding of harm reduction, and relapse prevention in relation to substance misuse and planning recovery
• oEffective assessment and engagement skills

Desirable

• oExperience of supervising/managing junior staff and students

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Team

12-14 Brighton Terrace

Brixton

SW9 8DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:

Responding to enquiries in a polite manner and ensuring an appropriate response is initiated.

Contacting patients to inform them of upcoming patient council

Organising talks/topics for patient council sessions

Supporting with the logistics of organising the patient council.

Writing minutes for the meeting.

Printing and posting letters associated with this

Photocopying

Filing

Confidential shredding

Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Manager

Ad-hoc administration duties required to support admin function

Collation of data and use of Microsoft packages

To be punctual and reliable

Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach.

To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must always wear your ID badge.

Be able to work as a member of a team.

To behave professionally and always treat others with dignity and respect and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Punctual and reliable
• Organisation skills
• Written communication
• IT skills
• Confidence on the telephone

Desirable

• Experience facilitating groups

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

Swallownest Court

RDash

Aughton

S26 4TH

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.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• To be punctual and reliable.
• Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach
• To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must always wear your ID badge. ? Be able to work as a member of a team.
• To behave professionally and always treat others with dignity and respect and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy

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

Holly Lodge

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

Scientific and TechnicalTo apply standards to the reprocessing of reusable medical devices, including disassembly,cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, sterilization, despatch and tracking in a controlledenvironment.Required to use knowledge and skills when making decisions with regard to nonconformances.To undertake investigations into non-conformance reports as required.To ensure routine testing of decontamination equipment at the appropriate intervals toanalyse and take appropriate action on any malfunction.To supervise, record and analyse the operation of the decontamination equipment ensuringroutine tests are completed in accordance with Planned Preventative MaintenanceSchedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.To assist in developing a safe, effective, efficient service by following current and bestpractice.To ensure the reprocessing (disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, reassembly,packing and sterilisation) of routine and complex medical devices is undertaken inaccordance with essential quality and regulatory requirements and in accordance withmanufacturers instructions.To ensure the staffs safe handling of transportation trolleys and reusable medical devices.To assist in the evaluation, implementation and operation of new equipment/processes.Quality AssuranceTo communicate with customers/ services users in the investigation of non-conformances.To assist the development of the Department's Quality Policy, Quality Manual and StandardOperating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times.To assist in internal and external quality assurance auditing as required. Assist in the development and maintenance of activities in support of external ISO andMedical Device Regulation accreditation schemes.Education and TrainingTo provide practical support, guidance and training to new and /or less experienced/qualifiedStaff.To develop and apply the decontamination departments training programme and undertaketraining in line with the Institute of Decontamination Sciences educational framework asagreed with the line manager.To actively participate in the Organisations appraisal system and personal developmentplanning process for self and others in accordance with Organisational Policy.To continually develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence of competence and CPDactivities.To train others on the decontamination IT systems to the authorised guidelines and protocolsfor use, verification of data, input of data, and staff information.To carry out competency assessments on less trained/qualified staff.The role directly influences the following key dimension of the service,Supply of Sterile Medical devices to 26 operating theatres and 10 clinicaldepartments on an acute hospital siteDirect supervision of 36.92 WTEDepartment budget of £1.8mThe effort required from job holders in order to fulfil the job responsibilities, and theenvironment in which these responsibilities are carried out. This may include

General ConditionsRisk ManagementThe management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.Staff should be familiar with theMajor Incident PolicyFire PolicyInformation governanceand should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response.Responsibilities for Health and SafetyThe post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.Infection ControlInfection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.All staff employed by OUH have the following key responsibilities:Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact.Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.Child ProtectionThe post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable AdultsThe Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.Information GovernanceAll staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site.Data QualityData quality is a vital element of every member of staffs job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care, clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial and resource planning and performance.

All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trusts Data Quality Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Member Chartered of Institute of Decontamination Sciences
• Degree in medical device decontamination or equivalent level of knowledge.

Desirable

• Management/Supervisory Management Qualification
• Health & Safety Training

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience in medical device decontamination >5 years.
• Experience of supervision and training of a decontamination team

Desirable

• Experience of ISO audit and Quality Management Systems

Personal Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of decontamination specific procedures and policies.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and service users on both routine and complex matters.
• Ability to participate in the planning of day-to-day procedures and processes.
• Ability to organise and manage personal responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner with referral to senior staff when required.
• Ability to multitask within decontamination systems.

Behavioural Skills

Essential

• Aligned to the Trust values.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrates logical thinking to help troubleshooting.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Enthusiastic.
• Adaptable to changing situations.

Technical Skills

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of reusable medical devices (surgical instruments/equipment).
• Understanding of Quality Management processes.
• Understanding of Health and Safety Processes.
• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package.
• Advanced keyboard skills.
• Understands the fundamentals of data quality, data protection and the confidential use of patient information.
• Experience of department tracking information systems.

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Ability to undertake and report on departmental investigations.
• Ability to recognise and monitor parameters of quality, accuracy and non-conformance according to departmental standard operational procedures.
• Ability to participate in the production and interpretation of audit data.
• Ability to review and interpret technical data.

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX39DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Educated to degree level and/or a recognised NHS Talking Therapies Low Intensity/PWP qualification.
• Professional registration with the BABCP/BPS or to complete within probationary period
• Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
• Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualifying experiences, delivering the range of evidence-based NHS Talking Therapies low intensity interventions (including computerised CBT, guided self-help and group psycho-education
• Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying experience
• Talking Therapies low intensity (LI) supervision qualification and experience, with the expectation of being able to deliver LI supervision to a number of PWP's and trainees

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A related degree, eg. Psychology with a either a Post Graduate Cert/Dip in Mental Health or Equivalent or IAPT Low intensity worker/ psychological wellbeing practitioner qualification
• Professional registration with BABCP/BPS - Post holder will be expected to complete this within 6 months of appointment.

Desirable

• Training in CBT
• A qualification or substantial experience in Professional Supervision

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of working with people with common mental health problems
• Consolidated and reflective supervised post-qualifying experience, preferably in NHS or Social Services setting.
• Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals
• Experience of 'partnership working'
• Experience of working with clients who self-harm
• Substantial experience of multi - disciplinary teamwork
• Experience of working with suicidal clients and of risk management
• Experience of working within the IAPT culture
• Evidence-based practice/clinical governance

Desirable

• Training in CBT
• A qualification or substantial experience in Professional Supervision
• Experience in drug/alcohol management
• Experience of supervising others within a therapy setting of helping profession such as social work nursing
• Experience of working in a Primary Care Mental Health setting
• Experience of working in a 3rd Sector Mental Health setting
• Experience of dealing with clients whose children are subject to Child Protection legislation
• Experience of co-working with general nurses and health visitors in a Primary Care setting
• Experience of Healthy Living initiatives
• Experience of screening, assessing and working with a wide spectrum of mental health issues and working with people with moderate common mental health problems
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of and ability to provide mentor/supervisor role
• Evidence of further training in psychological interventions/therapy
• Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
• Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods

Other requirements

Essential

• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hadrian Health Centre

Elton Street East

Wallsend

NE28 8QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Support specific aspects of managing the Trusts day-to-day delivery against the requirements of the performance management framework and allocated contracts

1. Working with the Finance Team to support financial performance management for an agreed area and to ensure contract costings are correct and cover the entire costs to SLaM of providing the service

1. Reviewing and updating documentation as necessary, particularly ensuring service specifications are clear, deliverable and up to date.

1. Ensure information is properly analysed and supports Trust business decision-making.

1. Setting up and maintaining any necessary activity reporting/ compliance reporting for agreed areas of responsibility; monitoring the data quality of this reporting, escalating issues where required.

1. Where SLaM is commissioning services from elsewhere, to require such reporting as necessary to assure the Trust that the service is being delivered as specified and achieving appropriate quality standards. To initiate remedial action as necessary.

1. Ensure the Trust has sound and efficient processes in place to manage inquiries and

queries, formal and informal, from commissioners regarding contract performance and

other contract issues

1. Ensuring that other Trust teams are aware of any responsibilities they may have to support delivery against performance standards and allocated contracts

1. Managing the process of review and renegotiation in a timely way, involving others as necessary.

1. To manage ongoing communication with designated commissioners and external agencies including regular meetings, and to ensure Trust responses are sent in a timely way

1. Support nominated Directorate in their delivery against performance standards and contracts by

1. Sharing with all relevant Trust directors and departments the terms and conditions of NHSE and ICB specialist contracts and monitoring Trust compliance with these requirements and the performance management framework
2. Reviewing and supporting the Directorate in updating documentation as necessary.
3. Co-ordinating the delivery of any necessary activity, contract performance or financial reporting from other departments and escalating any issues with these requirements where appropriate and necessary
4. Managing a proactive process to regularly review and re-negotiate contracts with commissioners, as required, working with Directorate leads to ensure thorough preparation for these meetings and attending meetings to ensure a contract presence.
5. Working with Directorate managers and other infrastructure departments to understand activity flows and assist in developing realistic and achievable activity plans, disinvestment plans or other contract schedules
6. Developing relationships within Directorate and infrastructure departments at appropriate levels to ensure that any relevant service delivery or contract compliance issues are escalated quickly.
7. Providing co-ordination of responses and documentation in the event of any relevant consultations or contractual disputes.
8. Develop a detailed programme of work to:

- assist the Trust in delivering against contractual plans

- assist agenda planning with ICBs throughout the year

1. Work with the Commercial Team and service development lead to support the tendering/service development process to secure income through contracting

1. Assist in identifying any improvements to processes within the organisation, relating to contract, performance, finance, IT functions, suggesting solutions and working with other departments to implement these, where appropriate.

1. Support the senior members of the team in the annual contract development and negotiation process for major contracts.

1. Support nominated Directorate(s) in their general understanding of the business, performance and contracting environment, making use of

1. The shared drives, MS Teams and intranet
2. Directorate business meetings and training opportunities
3. Any other appropriate vehicles such as the Trust newsletter

1. Maintain detailed knowledge of relevant NHS guidance, information strategy, compliance framework and policies.

1. Any ad hoc duties related to the above, commensurate with the banding of the post and current capacity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification ideally in a numerate discipline or knowledge gained by post-qualification experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree in a related field

Experience

Essential

• Experience of performance management frameworks and/or clinical contract management and support within healthcare organisations, to include negotiation, schedule development, performance and contract meeting management, business planning, representing your organisation and dealing with conflict
• Experience of financial and information management, reporting, interpretation and presentation of data
• Project and programme management
• Defining and Implementing change
• Using existing templates and modifying templates to suit different contractual arrangements.

Desirable

• The ability to create contracts to suit a unique arrangement where no template exists

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise conflicting requirements to meet Trust objectives
• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines
• Awareness of NHS Performance requirements for Trusts, ICBs and within the wider NHS system
• Knowledge of NHS Standard Contracts and contractual requirements
• Awareness of contract management across a range of contract types including block, cost and volume, cost per case
• Data Protection, Caldecott and Information Governance requirements
• Awareness of legal concepts such as indemnities, limitation of liability, intellectual property, etc. These are key negotiation points in the non-NHS contracts within the Trust.

Desirable

• Skilled in staff management
• Create narrative to support data.
• Knowledge of performance and contract management systems within mental healthcare organisations

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job is for a Handyperson/ Painter who has a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings. In your duties of maintenance there will be statutory checks in line with Approved Code of Practice (Building Regulations, HBN & HTM). You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team.

You will need to knowledge of building structures and fabric as well as fire compartmentalisation and fire door maintenance. Applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ-2 or equivalent relevant qualification or studying towards NVQ-level 2
• Health and Safety qualification in one of the following: oSafe use of ladders, oMobile Elevated Working Platform trained (MEWP) oSafe use and assembly of mobile scaffold towers (PASMA) oCOSHH oManual Handling

Desirable

• NVQ-3 or equivalent relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a commercial or Estates maintenance environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental healthcare environment
• NHS (healthcare) experience in a similar role

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of associated trades
• Knowledge of painting preparation techniques, paints and finish.
• Knowledge of fire door inspections
• Good communication skills
• To have basic computer skills

Desirable

• oKnowledge of the compliance demands in healthcare premises
• oCurrent clean driving licence or training towards obtaining a driving licence

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description, in full for the details of the position and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualification/Experience

Essential

• Degree in administrative/management related subject or 2+ years' experience in a senior administrative/office manager role ideally within the NHS.

Desirable

• Qualification in leadership

Experience

Essential

• Experience providing a range of business support/management functions.
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages e.g. Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Experienced in the handling of complex enquiries from the public, people who use services and carers as well as the production, and delivery, of audience suitable reports and presentations.

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

Trust HQ

18 Mole Business park

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job description attached to advert - please see for more details

Successful applicant will:

• Have a passion for working with young people and an abilities to use initiative and be creative in how this support will look.
• Want to improve the patient journey of our young people
• To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
• To work as an autonomous professional within registry body guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oQualification as a Core professional
• oRegistered with the BABCP or UKCP or relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs.
• oExperience of CAMHS review and intervention for clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including neurodevelopmental conditions (A/I)
• oExperience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. (A/I)
• oExperience of developing and carrying out research projects. (A/I)

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of CAMHS assessment.
• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities.
• o Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. .

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon CAMHS | Christopher Wren House

113 High Street

Croydon

CR01QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Remote General Practitioner (GP) to support our Reception Healthcare Team for individuals entering the prison estate. This remote role is essential in delivering timely clinical assessments and treatment plans, with a focus on substance misuse management, acute care, and chronic disease review during the critical first days of custody.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a remote capacity while contributing to safer custody and improved health outcomes for a high-risk population. You will need to hold RCGP Part 1 & Part 2 in Substance Misuse, with proven experience in managing opioid dependence, alcohol detox pathways, and broader addiction medicine.

• Provide remote clinical input for newly received prisoners, including:

  • Initial health assessments

  • Substance misuse triage and prescribing decisions

  • Risk assessment (e.g., suicide and self-harm, alcohol withdrawal)

  • Review of medications and prescribing needs

• Deliver evidence-based treatment plans, including initiation and continuation of opiate substitution therapy (OST) and alcohol detox regimes.

• Liaise with on-site multidisciplinary teams (nurses, mental health, pharmacy, and security staff) to ensure seamless care planning.

• Ensure safe prescribing practices in accordance with prison protocols, NICE guidelines, and substance misuse best practice.

• Document all consultations clearly and accurately in the electronic clinical record system (SystmOne or equivalent).

• Participate in virtual team meetings, clinical handovers, and regular governance reviews.

• Contribute to safeguarding, continuity of care, and reducing reoffending through high-quality healthcare delivery.

Essential:

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.

• Completion of RCGP Part 1 & Part 2 in Substance Misuse (or equivalent recognised training).

• Strong clinical background in addiction medicine, mental health, or complex primary care.

• Previous experience working with vulnerable or marginalised populations.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a virtual multidisciplinary team.

• Access to secure, confidential workspace and high-speed internet connection for remote work.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in prison healthcare, secure settings, or liaison/diversion services.

• Understanding of prescribing governance and patient safety in custody.

• Familiarity with prison IT systems such as SystmOne, or willingness to train.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered as a GP
• Substance Misuse Part 1 & Part 2 (RCGP)

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

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

H M Prison

Cambridge Road

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Job:

To enhance the offer of mental health support from the Voluntary and Community Sector to individuals presenting to Crisis and Liaison teams via Sanctuary, Daylight and Night Owls. Working closely with Crisis staff and Mental Health Liaison teams the Sanctuary Support Worker will be community based to meet the needs of people referred by Crisis 24 and Liaison & Home First.

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:

Main Duties

To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing emotional crisis

To liaise closely with PAH A&E, EPUT Crisis and Liaison Team & Home First.

To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided.

To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.

To remain a source of independent support for all clients.

To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services for people experiencing crisis.

To contribute to the effective delivery of Crisis Support in partnership with Essex Partnership University NHS Trust.

Role

To support a small number of people requiring practical and emotional support in a supportive safe environment.

To welcome people and address immediate presenting issues.

To work with Crisis and Liaison Staff and Home First to identify safe and effective onward referral routes for people.

To continue work with people from Sanctuary & Night Owls who need next day follow up, assistance with accessing daytime services, support or reassurance.

To develop links with a range of external agencies, including, accommodation providers, health services, police, housing, debt advice, drug and alcohol services etc.

To ensure the safety of service users, and their carers.

To work effectively with other members of the team and to work supportively with other co-workers when on shift.

Record accurate, factual and contemporaneous notes on the CRM system designated for the role.

General

Understand, uphold and work with the values, ethos, aims and objectives of Mind in West Essex

At all times adhere to relevant legislation, and good practice

Represent the service, raise its profile and promote its cause

Promote and uphold service users rights.

Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

To share any and all concerns with Sanctuary Management and Senior Leadership Team.

To share good practice and relationships with everyone you come into contact within your role. Act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, service users and carers.

Work in a way that acknowledges the personal, social, cultural and spiritual strengths and needs of the individual.

To ensure compliance with legal, ethical, regulatory and social requirements.

To manage personal resources and own professional development.

To ensure all duties are carried out in a manner which promotes equity and diversity.

To promote a health and safety culture within the workplace, observe all health and safety rules and procedures as required and where appropriate conduct risk assessments.

Ensure that sensitive or personal information is not disclosed to or discussed with inappropriate persons.

All information must be maintained within the Data Protection Act and GDPR guidelines

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of issues relating to mental health service provision
• An understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with adults with care and support needs
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services, in a supervisory capacity.

Desirable

• Relevant training in counselling, social work, occupational therapy or mental health nursing.
• Evidence of continual professional development

Knowledge, skills and practical

Essential

• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies such as the Data Protection Act, Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act.
• Understanding of working within safeguarding, data protection, confidentiality and equality frameworks
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to involve service users and carers in all aspects of their care and support.
• Good IT skills including Word, GSuite, Excel and CRM systems
• Ability to travel to work across West Essex.
• Ability to work unsocial hours and on a shift rota covering 7 days per week.

Desirable

• Understanding of the recovery model in mental health services
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care and a person-centred approach to care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mind in West Essex

Address

Mind Sanctuary

Prentice Place

Harlow

Essex

CM17 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Clinical Pharmacist. There may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other tasks depending on factors such as workload, staffing levels and the needs of the practice.

• Practise as an Independent Prescriber within your scope of practice
• Conduct face to face and telephone consultations with patients, including supporting patients with minor illnesses and self limiting conditions
• Conduct structured medication reviews and repeat medication reviews for patients within the practice
• Undertake planned care medication reviews, including cardiovascular, renal and metabolic and diabetes reviews
• Manage acute medication requests and prescribing queries
• Review hospital discharge letters and clinic correspondence, ensuring appropriate medication changes are implemented
• Reconcile medicines following patient discharge from hospital or attendance at outpatient clinics
• Review medications for newly registered patients
• Encourage safe, effective and cost efficient prescribing within the practice
• Review medication safety alerts and ensure appropriate actions are identified and completed
• Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring and support the implementation and maintenance of robust monitoring systems
• Carry out targeted medication reviews for patients taking high risk medicines, including DMARDs
• Reauthorise repeat medication within your scope of practice
• Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing and liaise with relevant clinicians where required
• Support the development and implementation of safe and effective repeat prescribing systems
• Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients and support improved medication compliance
• Provide advice and clinical support to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team regarding medicines management and prescribing
• Support clinicians with the management of patients with drug and alcohol dependencies
• Actively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service where required
• Support the practice in achieving relevant QOF targets and other primary care objectives
• Work collaboratively with the two existing Clinical Pharmacists, GPs, nurses and wider practice team
• Use SystmOne effectively to document consultations, medication reviews, prescribing decisions and clinical activity
• Contribute to clinical governance, medicines optimisation and the ongoing development of pharmacy services within Exmoor Surgery
• Administer influenza and travel vaccines where appropriately trained and authorised

No Canvassers or Recruitment Agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -GpHc registration
• - Experience of working in a GP practice
• - Independent prescribing qualification
• -GCSEs are considered alongside A-levels, with most schools of pharmacy expecting a minimum of five GCSEs including maths, English language and science

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

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Exmoor Surgery

St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• Weekends between 7am - 3pm

Salary: This position is full time and you will receive a salary of £29,264 to £33,510 depending on experience

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• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Barclay Court II

Heavens Walk

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN4 5HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities :

With regards to clinical duties the post holder will work to the prescription of a dentist.

To provide highly specialist quality dental care for adult and child patients who are eligible for treatment in the Special Care Dental Service with a wide range of treatment needs including those who:

Have high levels of untreated decay

Experience dental anxiety

Have complex medical conditions

Have physical disabilites

Have learning disabilities

Experience mental ill-health or live with mental health conditions

Are socially excluded and unable to access dental care in the General Dental Service (eg sex workers, substance misuse, homeless etc)

Clinical sessions may be undertaken at fixed or mobile clinics, or on a domiciliary basis in patients homes, hospitals or other institutions as determined by the needs of the service.

The provision of clinical care and dental hygiene for a range of patients for whom the service has responsibility. This would include the medically compromised, those with special needs and individuals with head and neck cancer. Specifically;

To provide dental hygiene care to a wide range of patients

To plan, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate interventions to prevent disease and promote health for individual patients.

To obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history

To screen, record and monitor the incidence of periodontal disease.

To provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear

To undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root debridement using manual and powered instruments

To use appropriate anti-microbial therapy to manage plaque related diseases

To adjust restored surfaces in relation to periodontal treatment

To apply materials to teeth such as fluoride and fissure sealants.

To give smoking cessation advice.

The prescription, taking, development and interpretation of dental radiographs

The administration of infiltration and inferior dental block anaesthesia.

The emergency placement of temporary dressings and crowns (with temporary cement)

The taking of impressions

To identify anatomical features, recognise abnormalities, interpret common

pathology and carry out oral cancer screening

When necessary, refer patients to other healthcare professionals

The placement of rubber dam

The placement of direct restorations on permanent and deciduous teeth.

Pulp therapy (pulpotomies) on deciduous teeth.

The extraction of primary teeth.

The placement of pre-formed crowns on deciduous teeth.

To plan the delivery of a patients care

The administration of inhalational sedation.

Selection of the correct instruments, medicaments and materials to complete treatment for patients

With suitable training in sedation and additional Life Support training (in line with national guidelines), to administer inhalation sedation

To refer patients if necessary to other healthcare professionals, both within the service and outside of the service.

Oral Health Advice

Provide evidence based oral health education on a one to one basis or in a group situation as outlined in current guidelines (Delivering Better oral Health an evidence based toolkit for prevention)

Give specific preventive advice including:

Diet advice

Oral Hygiene instruction

Advice and use of fluoride agents

The benefits of smoking cessation

Advice on alcohol consumption

To ensure that patient records are completed accurately in line with Special Care Dental Service records policy

To check with patients or their parents/carers that the medical history and consent forms have been completed correctly

Other duties

Take responsibility for the management of the immediate clinical environment and immediate dental team.

To maintain accurate clinical and statistical records using the R4 dental management system and other relevant digital platforms.

Identify commonly occurring medical emergencies and lead the dental team in the appropriate first line management of such an emergency, using appropriate techniques, equipment and drugs.

Understand the responsibility for health and safety issues.

Demonstrate the application of the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry including honesty, confidentiality, integrity and compliance with the standards for dental professionals laid down by the GDC.

When required, to play a role in the annual BASCD Epidemiological Surveys run by Public Health England.

Taking appropriate responsibility, where necessary, to ensure the trusts corporate strategies and objectives are achieved and contribute to the smooth running of the dental services

Completion of data for contract, quality and ethnic monitoring

To direct the work of any dental nurse providing chairside assistance.

To give practical instruction to trainee dental nurses while undertaking clinical work.

To undertake other duties to meet the changing needs and priorities of the Special Care Dental Service, as determined by your manager and in accordance with the grade of the post.

To monitor and maintain stock and adequate supplies necessary for the service

Clinical Governance

Have an active role in the dental departments clinical governance activity and clinical audit.

Understand the legislative framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England.

Demonstrate a professional clinical approach including participation in appraisal, peer review, clinical audit and continuing professional development activities.

To undertake relevant postgraduate activity as agreed with the Clinical Lead.

To minimise the risks by following and developing systems of safe working within the dental service following Health and Safety instructions in accordance with Trust procedures within the place of work and to be responsible for your own Health and Safety within the work place.

Individual Responsibilities

The post holder is expected to adhere to Trust policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of the any professional bodies

attend mandatory training as identified by the Trust

adhere to Trust infection prevention policies, procedures, audits in line with the Health Act 2006, to actively reduce Health Care Associated Infections

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Registration with GDC
• Dental Therapist Qualification
• Degree in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Desirable

• Previous experience with Community Dental or Hospital Dental Services
• Three years post Qualification experience as a Dental Therapist
• Previous experience of providing care for children with additional needs
• Experience of delivering Oral Health Promotion or training sessions to other health professionals
• Experience of working as a lone clinician

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

Pennfields Health Centre

Upper Zoar Street

Wolverhampton

WV3 0JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner, ensuring the effective provision of a comprehensive management accounting service.

• Working closely with the Financial Services Team to prepare the monthly trust accounts in line with requirements as set out by the Associate Directors of Financial Services and Operational Finance

• Producing accurate and timely budgetary control reports, and to produce the directorate performance packs within the agreed timetable.

• Undertake regular meetings with budget holders (without supervision) to review accounts and support their understanding of the financial position

• Investigating and analysing variances from budget and reporting and explaining these to budget holders and other senior managers.

• Participation in the costing and pricing of the Trusts activity.

• Reviewing financial transactions to ensure that they have been correctly processed and recorded.

• Produce accurate year end forecasts.

• Produce monitoring returns to external bodies as and when required.

• Assisting managers in developing business plans for their areas of responsibility.

• To liaise with internal departments and external agencies to obtain relevant information in a timely manner.

• Support Finance Business Partner in implementing Service Line Reporting.

• Maintain adequate records for audit purposes.

• To ensure work structure information (ESR) reconciles with budgets and ensure the efficient processing of authorisation requests on the Trust recruitment system (currently TRAC)

• Ensure the budget is kept updated for alterations throughout the year in line with budget rules and Standing Financial Instructions.

• Work through complex financial and non-financial workloads with minimal supervision or support

• To manage stakeholder expectations and satisfaction, engaging with a range of internal and external customers with different backgrounds and sometimes competing objectives

• Assisting in other ad-hoc financial exercises as required.

• Undertake any other duties applicable to the grade/post as required.

• This post involves the use of display screen equipment as a significant part of normal works and the job holder will be a user as defined in the Health & Safety Policy on work with DSE.

• This post currently involves working from home full time with Trust provided equipment, with occasional on site meetings which must be attended. Going forward, it may be a combination of working from home / office work / travel to meetings as and when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT qualified or at management level for CIMA (50% completion) or at least 50% of exams completed for ACCA (skills level) or 50% complete CIPFA or ACA.
• Attained full European Computer Driving License or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• A detailed understanding of finance & accounting procedures with some understanding of its application within an NHS environment

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in relevant finance areas
• Experience of using and developing complex financial management systems
• Experience of working to tight deadlines, within a highly pressured change orientated environment

Desirable

• Experience of reporting on a trading accounts basis, and explaining the concepts involved to a range of stakeholders
• Costing experience in an NHS environment
• Presentation of financial information to a range of stakeholders, including senior management

Skills

Essential

• oGood supervisory and leadership skills as at times this post holder might be responsible for supervising and training a Trainee Accountant whilst meeting deadlines and competing priorities
• oAble to express complex and technical issues, both orally and in writing in an easily understood and persuasive manner for a range of audiences
• oProfessional and self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jeanette Wallace House

Croydon

CR0 1FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.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 body 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)

Experience

Essential

• 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.

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

Change Grow Live

Address

St Lukes Centre

Dagenham Road

Dagenham

RM10 7UP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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