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

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of a professional body
• Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Work with multi-disciplinary team members
• Management of own caseload
• Documented evidence of continual professional development.
• Experience/awareness of working with people with complex physical and/or learning disabilities or other relevant transferrable experience
• An understanding of team dynamics
• Broad knowledge and experience of physiotherapy (respiratory, neurology, Musculo skeletal) across a range of specialities
• An awareness of current Health and Social Care developments
• An understanding of Valuing People and other relevant health and social services legislation e.g. MenHealth Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, Safeguarding
• Knowledge of daily living and manual handling equipment
• An awareness of diverse cultures
• A clear understanding of the concept of confidentiality
• Evidence of continued personal and professional development
• Knowledge of caseload management
• Knowledge of working within robust risk management frameworks to assess and manage clinical risk safely and effectively.
• Manual Handling training

Desirable

• Post-graduate experience as a physiotherapist in a range of clinical areas.
• Knowledge and experience of rebound therapy.
• Knowledge and experience of hydrotherapy
• Knowledge of respiratory management.
• Knowledge of specialist equipment
• Work with adults with complex behaviours and/or experience working with people with a learning disability
• Supervision of support staff/students
• Experience of working in a community and inpatient setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to assess, plan intervention and evaluation for client with a learning disability/cognitive impairment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication face to face, on the telephone and in writing.
• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
• Good reasoning ability and the ability to make decisions
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict and difficult situations
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations
• oAbility to use and adapt core physiotherapy skills to assess and develop interventions for service users with complex problems.

Desirable

• Ability to deliver training to other staff groups, families, carers, and service users.

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

Barnard Court Health Centre

Old Courts Road

Brigg, North Lincs

DN20 8JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties to include: Clinical and Technical: Collects, using venepuncture procedures, blood samples from adult patients 18 years and over in a variety of settings, selecting the appropriate equipment for the procedure. Provides a phlebotomy service at designated other settings. Monitors and maintains the health, safety and security of self and patients during the venepuncture procedure. Practices within risk management/ occupational health legislation and CSH procedures, and is aware of potential hazards. Collects samples from patients in high risk categories and is aware of potential hazards. Is able to follow agreed protocols to minimise risk to self and others. Is aware of the clinical conditions and precautions that are necessary for sample quality to be maintained during the venepuncture procedure, and makes the decision of appropriate site selection, correct use of tourniquet and selection of blood sample bottles. Is proficient in performing Point of Care capillary sample testing and proceed according to standard operating procedure. Ensures that blood sample bottles are accurately labelled in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Ensures that clinical samples are correctly packaged for transportation to the laboratory in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Pathology Department. Is proficient in the use, maintenance and quality control procedures of the departmental equipment. Works to ensure that service performance targets are met by continually assessing priority of own work; taking into account individual needs of the patient. Is fully conversant with and works to relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO standards (International standards organisation). Performs telephone duties that include making and receiving calls from and to the phlebotomy unit, conveying sensitive information to other healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives. Performs additional patient monitoring ( for example but not limited to blood pressure, weight etc) in line with competancies. Provides support to junior members of staff, and encourage best practice. With appropriate training undertake cannulation of patients identified by registered professionals according to the clinical protocol. Role Responsibilities Is willing to undertake and complete a Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support via a CSH specific Learning contract. Works to achieve competencies across the repertoire of the department as appropriate. Participates in the a personal development programme and works towards identified development needs. To include attendance on mandatory training courses and subsequent updates in line with CSH policy. Communicates effectively with other staff groups both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, transport, portering services, patients and their representatives. Provides and receives sensitive information from patients and their representatives where empathic skills are required. Includes communication with difficult patients who may have barriers to understanding. Is able to present information accordingly. Able to communicate sensitively where persuasive skills may be necessary Performs administrative tasks, to include activity audits and other audits as required. Ensures efficient use of resources and is aware of stock levels and rotation, storage conditions, batch numbers and expiry dates, thus ensuring the viability of stock used. Ensures appropriate stock levels are maintained in own area of operation, this may include ordering stock. Maintains a clean and safe working environment through good housekeeping practices. This will include disposal of clinical waste, decontamination processes. Is aware of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety policies, reporting problems, errors or breaches to the senior staff. Resuscitation trained with ability to use CPR techniques. Analytical / Judgmental Skills To manage a range of facts or situations requiring comparison of a range of options - judgements on problems requiring investigation, analysis, e.g. assessment of conditions, etc To provide assistance with the resolution of complaints within the clinical specialty, or sphere of responsibility To be aware of, and act upon or report, when necessary, procedures that are in place to protect vulnerable individuals. To comply with the Health and Safety Policy in accordance with the agreed procedure and policies. To report any accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards or serious untoward incidents in accordance with the agreed procedure. Responsibilities for human resources To attend in service training, mandatory training and other training programmes as required. To participate in the induction of new staff, students, bank and agency staff. To contribute to own personal and performance review and to undertake identified training needs and development. To assist with ensuring that a learning environment is created and maintained for pre-registration students, qualified nurses and healthcare assistants. Provide support for newly appointed phlebotomists, and other internal/external healthcare workers. Information Technology: Is able to use computer system to check email and participate in e-learning Is able to use the GP electronic requesting system and the mobile electronic requesting equipment to collect blood samples. To be competent at using the electronic patient record and ensure patient records are accurate and timely To particiate in data collection and audit when required. To manage own email and electronic communication inorder to carry out the role. Health, safety and security Facilitate a clean work environmentfor patient care and best practice in infection control. Ensuring receive all mandatory training and maintain own records. To support senior staff ensure that CSH Surrey policies, procedure and guidance are adhered to on the ward within own sphere of competence. Ensure that an incident report is completed for all untoward incidents To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. To comply with CSH Surreys policies on equal opportunities, the consumption of alcohol and non-smoking. Health, safety and security Facilitate a clean work environmentfor patient care and best practice in infection control. Ensuring receive all mandatory training and maintain own records. To support senior staff ensure that CSH Surrey policies, procedure and guidance are adhered to on the ward within own sphere of competence. Ensure that an incident report is completed for all untoward incidents To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. To comply with CSH Surreys policies on equal opportunities, the consumption of alcohol and non-smoking. Responsibility for Policy and Service Improvement/ Development To comply with, support and promote all CSH Surrey policies, standards and guidelines and that all staff adhere to them. To participate in meetings and conferences as required. To report and contribute towards the investigation of accidents and incidents, and support the development of strategies for the reduction of risk and promotion of health and safety regulations on the wards. To have a positive attitude to change and have a flexible approach to work. Responsibility for Audit/Research & Development To participate in all surveys and audits related to work, for example, patient satisfaction surveys, Essence of Care, Healthcare Commission Standards and NPSA. Quality Support achievement and maintenance of the necessary conditions to achieve high standards of professionalism and productive working. Continually maintain standards of care and assist the improvement of care. Following the investigation of complaints, assist and support in the implementation of action plans to address any learning needs to improve practice for the future Freedom to Act To demonstrate competence in all activities required of the post and to inform your manager if you do not feel adequately trained. To be guided by the relevant policy, guidelines and standards when performing tasks. Equality, diversity and rights To promote equality and value diversity by demonstrating promotion of nondiscriminatory values and supporting individuals to recognise their own and the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of others. To ensure that patients and their carers are consulted and involved in decisions regarding their health. To provide a service that protect patients and carers whilst respecting their diversity, difference, preferences and choice. Other Responsibilities Demonstrates excellent personal communication and team working skills. Complies with the requirement to practice within data protection and confidentiality guidelines. Attends departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate. Is aware of the limitations of the phlebotomy remit and can refer problems or anomalies as appropriate Any other duties, which may be requested by the manager, to facilitate the smooth running of the service. This job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility of the grade.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Certificate in venipuncture Be proactive in learning and development of self, and show a willingness to retain information

Desirable

• IT Skills , EMIS Web System

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the JD for details

Desirable

• Please refer to the JD for details

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

CSH Surrey

Address

4th Floor, Dukes Court

Dukes Street

Woking

Surrey

GU21 5BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (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

• To be successful in this role you will:
• have attained SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
• already be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the registration requirements
• have a driving license and access to a vehicle
• have some experience of working in a health, social care, or related setting
• have some experience of delivering services in a community setting
• have knowledge and understanding of delivering evidence-based interventions
• have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
• be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise you work
• able to be flexible with your working hours on occasion and be happy to support other With You locations when needed
• a driving license and access to a vehicle

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

Dumfries

DG1 2AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wearewithyou.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

essential

Essential

• Good listening skills
• Motivated
• Punctual and reliable

Desirable

• Interest in supporting people with a Learning Disability

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

Barnard Court Health Centre

Old Courts Road

Brigg

DN20 8JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the leadership and delivery of the QI portfolio, cascading from the Director of the Improvement Service.
• Be accountable for assigned QI programmes across the Trust and system, reporting on progress at agreed frequencies.
• Embed the approach for coproduction used by the Improvement service.
• Work in collaboration with the Digital Department to build capacity and capability for leaders and managers to use data overtime for decision making and improvement.
• Lead and operationally manage the development, implementation and regular review of the strategic trust wide QI workplan so it reflects, and aligns with priorities within and external to the Trust (e.g. NHS IMPACT and NHS 10-year plan).
• Lead and manage the QI information system on AMAT providing accurate, up-to-date information on programmes, progress and outcomes.
• Propose annual trust wide QI priorities and outcome targets for approval.
• Own QI policies and procedures, ensuring they are current, approved and embedded (e.g. linked to PSIRF/clinical governance).
• Work effectively as a member of the Improvement Service senior leadership team to ensure quality improvement objectives are embedded in the Services and learning is shared across the system.
• Work as a senior member of Quality Centre leadership team as required to deliver the Quality Centre work plan, contributing to the agreement of priorities and objectives and translate these into improvement targets and support their implementation.

Communication

• Provide QI content and due diligence for bids/tenders and commercial proposals.
• Present and showcase QI methodology and outcomes for the Trusts via internal and external publications, conferences and system forums.
• Work in partnership with other senior leaders who are accountable for change and transformation to ensure a coherent approach to developing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external partners (e.g SLP, KHP and wider national networks).
• Manage QI communications and dissemination; maintain a forward calendar.
• Present and run sessions as requested with the board and senior leadership teams for improvement

Programme and portfolio Management

• Lead and manage the QI information system in AMAT and visual management (run/SPC charts); provide accurate, timely data on projects, progress, outcomes and benefits.
• Manage and facilitate Trust wide improvement collaboratives.
• Together with the Director, evaluate the QI strategy annually, quantify benefits/ROI and produce an annual impact report for governance forums.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Pro-actively manage stakeholders, respond to and resolve conflict when this arises through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms.
• Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of programmes on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner.
• Support the Improvement Service team and wider Quality Centre as and when required by providing expert advice and direct support.

Improvement

• Act as QI method custodian.
• Lead and manage the overall function for QI capability building and the Trust-wide QI training function through supervision of the Principal QI lead (curriculum, delivery schedule, faculty management, accreditation pathways); run communities of practice/learning systems.
• Provide coaching on measurement for improvement, problem definition, PDSA design and SPC/run chart interpretation for senior leaders and managers.
• Promote spread and sustainability, codify change packages, develop control plans/ownership and verify benefits at 6/12 months.
• Ensure programme-level data collection/analysis capability and hands-on support for teams to extract, interpret and present improvement data.

Line management

• Directly manage the senior QI posts holders.
• Deputise for the Director of Improvement when required.
• Be accountable for undertaking appraisal and personal development and managing any employee relations issues.
• Support, motivate and develop staff to enable them to work at their best.
• Manage performance.
• Provide ad hoc support and mentoring to peers outside of direct team if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to degree level or equivalent
• oIHI Improvement Advisor / QSIR / Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt qualification

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable experience of leading and managing complex improvement programmes including using data and measurement for improvement
• oExperience of line management, recruitment, supervision, performance management, and managing budgets

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communicator; able to express highly complex issues both orally and in writing to a range of audiences. This includes writing reports, presentations and conducting meetings
• oAble to work with service users, carers and staff to develop accessible written information for a range of stakeholders including, referrers, commissioners, service users, carers, clinical staff and business partners
• oAble to manage complex work programmes, juggling several projects at the same time

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

Maudsley Hospital

London

SE5 8RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

For further details, discussion or to arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Louisa McNair, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 07917 503634 or [email protected]

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (including specific models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychological assessments, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology as accredited by the BPS) or postgraduate training in Forensic Psychology or Counselling Psychology
• Current registration as a Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• Completion of further post qualification training within psychological therapies (e.g., DBT, CBT, CAT, CFT, MBT etc)

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience of specialist assessment and treatment of adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in an inpatient setting.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working with complex mental health problems, including distressing psychosis, problems associated with complex relational and emotional needs, and severe depression, anxiety and trauma.
• Demonstratable experience of working with people experiencing a suicidal crisis
• Demonstrable experience of working within inpatient adult multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of clinical leadership within a previous role
• Demonstratable experience of providing clinical supervision to psychologists, psychological practitioners or other core health professions
• Demonstratable experience of providing teaching/ training upon clinical interventions.
• Demonstratable experience of managing demand for psychological services within a form of stepped-care framework (i.e., an approach based upon the provision of direct care, and supporting other professionals in their provision of psychosocial work)

Desirable

• Experience of clinical leadership
• Ability to demonstrate further specialist clinical experience and training
• Experience of audit and service evaluation within psychological therapy services
• Research experience within an area relevant to work within an adult service
• Demonstratable experience of the application of psychological therapy in diverse cultural and ethnic contexts

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the national and regional legislation, guidance and policy directives in relation to the development and delivery of psychological therapies within inpatient services.
• Evidence of post-qualification CPD as recommended by the HCPC and, or BPS, or other professional body.
• Up to date knowledge of the needs of people with complex mental health problems, and of psychological approaches to recovery.
• Awareness of the principles of a trauma informed care approach.
• Familiarity with computing technology, including keyboard skills and use of word-processing, e-mail and internet software.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies and approaches for adults with complex mental health problems.
• Publication of training, service evaluation, clinical audit and research material

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to work with service users, carers and families to engage with their needs and provide them with appropriate psychological support and intervention
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups
• Well developed, effective communication skills, both oral and in writing, enabling complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to be shared with service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within the NMHS and other agencies
• Ability to prioritise work, operate a waiting list, meet short deadlines and an unpredictable work pattern that requires regular revision of plans
• Ability to sit in a constrained position for service user assessment, formulation and individual and group therapy sessions and for computer work
• Ability to work at a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility, in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment and also as a lone worker in circumstances where there may be exposure to verbal and sometimes physical aggression.
• Able to sustain the intense concentration necessary for service user assessment and formulation, individual and group therapy sessions
• Ability to work and communicate highly sensitive, contentious information effectively in a highly emotive or hostile atmosphere, and to overcome barriers to acceptance/ psychological resistance to potentially threatening information
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to staff and carers exposed to highly distressing situations
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials, suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Ability to demonstrate an area of special interest/ skill in therapeutic intervention
• Ability to move equipment (including case files, neuropsychological tests, self-help materials, audiovisual equipment) between office base and other work settings.

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Prospect Place, Birch Hill Hospital

Birch Road

Rochdale

OL12 9QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC register with Licence to practise
• Approved Clinician Status
• Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential

• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving license/able to travel independently
• Research

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the role

The Diabetes Matron is a Leeds system-wide senior nursing leadership post within the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme a new integrated model of care for adults aged 1867 with diabetes (any type) and two or more other long-term conditions, delivered across the Beeston and Middleton & Hunslet PCN footprint and scaling across the multi-neighbourhood over the three-year development period.

The post-holder provides advanced clinical decision-making across atypical and complex diabetes presentations, contributes to the weekly Tier 3 MDT (combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT), and provides clinical supervision to the Tier 2 Clinical Lead Nurses for Diabetes. The role sits alongside the Consultant Diabetologist, Consultant Pharmacist, Highly Specialist Pharmacist and Clinical Psychologist, forming the specialist backbone of the model.

This is not a ward-based Matron post it is a system-facing, MDT-embedded, senior nursing leadership role designed to work across organisational boundaries. The post-holder champions diabetes in wider long-term-conditions pathways, contributes to workforce and educational strategy across the Leeds diabetes nursing workforce, and drives service development, quality improvement and equity of diabetes nursing care across the neighbourhoods.

The post-holder is expected to demonstrate advanced practice competence across the four pillars set out by the Health Education England / NHS England multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice clinical practice, leadership and management, education, and research. Expert clinical knowledge of diabetes is the primary requirement of the role and takes precedence over a formal Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification. Applicants without a formal ACP qualification who can demonstrate the four pillars of advanced practice, together with expert diabetes knowledge, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Active engagement with people in deprivation deciles 13 and named priority groups (people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those who smoke or use substances, adults living alone) is a core expectation of the role. The post-holder is expected to work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way with a working understanding of the wider social determinants of health.

Key duties and responsibilities

Advanced clinical practice and complex clinical decision-making

Provide advanced clinical assessment, examination and consultation for adults with complex or atypical diabetes presentations including suspected MODY, LADA, type 3c (pancreatic) diabetes, early-onset Type 2 and ketosis-prone Type 2.

Advanced nursing input to complex insulin regimen optimisation, hypoglycaemia unawareness work-up, steroid-induced hyperglycaemia in complex multimorbidity, and preparation for surgical procedures (pre-operative optimisation) for the working-age cohort.

Independent prescribing across the diabetes formulary within scope of practice, with clear escalation to the Consultant Diabetologist and Consultant Pharmacist for cases outside scope.

Advanced use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Flash Glucose Monitoring data for shared decision-making.

Advanced nursing input to sign-off of complex prescribing and management decisions escalated from Tier 2.

Utilises advanced specialist knowledge covering a range of procedures underpinned by relevant broad-based knowledge, experience and competence.

MDT leadership and step-up / step-down decisions

Weekly attendance and active contribution to the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group MDT, combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT.

Leadership of step-up and step-down decisions across the tiers including Tier 4 to Tier 3 step-down for stable stage 4 CKD diabetic renal disease (from Year 2) and stable Type 1 not requiring ongoing technology adjustment (from Year 2).

Presenting cases, drafting shared care plans and taking responsibility for nursing-related actions arising from MDT discussion.

Named senior nursing point of contact for cases requiring specialist input across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.

Lead the interface between the community Programme and Tier 4 specialist services at LTHT, working across the acute, community and primary care boundary.

Clinical supervision and workforce development

Provide clinical supervision to the two Tier 2 Band 7 Clinical Lead Nurses for Diabetes and to the Band 5 Registered Nurse development post.

Contribute to workforce development plans across Tier 1 and Tier 2 diabetes nursing capability, in partnership with the LCH Head of Nursing Development, LTHT nursing leadership and the wider Leeds diabetes nursing network.

Delivery of TARGET-style education to Practice Diabetes Leads and Tier 1 nursing colleagues on a quarterly cadence.

Practice supervisor / educator role for pre-registration and post-qualification nursing learners, including trainee ACPs and post-registration diabetes specialist courses.

Contribute to succession planning for advanced practice nursing in diabetes across the system, ensuring a fair and consistent development pathway for Diabetes Nurse Specialist colleagues.

Act as a role model, ensuring a professional service and image is maintained at all times.

System-wide leadership

Champion diabetes in wider long-term-conditions and neighbourhood-health pathways across Leeds, including the Leeds Proactive Care and Integrated Neighbourhood Health frameworks.

Provide senior nursing representation into system-wide diabetes forums, the Leeds ICB CaReMe Expert Reference Group and equivalent bodies.

Contribute to workforce and educational strategy across the Leeds diabetes nursing workforce.

Represent the Programme at local and regional clinical forums, including presentation, publication and submission for relevant awards.

Support LCH, LTHT and SEL GP in aligning practice and workforce across the diabetes pathway, ensuring the model reflects the Leeds system view rather than any single organisation.

Outreach, equity and engagement

Active engagement with people in deprivation deciles 13 and named priority groups people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those with substance-use co-morbidity, adults living alone.

Liaison with mental health teams for patients with SMI and antipsychotic-induced metabolic disturbance.

Liaison with drug and alcohol services, homelessness services, and LD nursing colleagues.

Working in partnership with third-sector and asset-based community delivery partners as active collaborators, not downstream referrals.

Advocacy for equity of specialist access, addressing patterns of exclusion and disengagement in Tier 3 and Tier 4 attendance data.

Advice & Guidance and interface with primary care

Provide senior Advice and Guidance across the diabetes pathway, in partnership with the Tier 3 Consultant Diabetologist and Consultant Pharmacist.

Support quarterly joint clinics between Tier 2 and Practice Diabetes Leads, providing advanced nursing input as required.

Support Practice Diabetes Leads to cascade learning through practice clinical meetings.

Provide expert clinical opinion into primary care, community pharmacy, mental health, drug and alcohol and maternity services on complex diabetes cases.

Quality, safety and improvement

Work to NMC Code and advanced practice standards; ensure practice, and that of colleagues, is grounded in evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Lead and contribute to clinical audit across the Programme; feed back results and implement changes with the Tier 2 team, Practice Diabetes Leads and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Lead the implementation of changes to nursing practice that result from MHRA alerts, national guidance and local intelligence.

Contribute to the Programmes outcomes and evaluation framework, particularly on nursing-related outcomes, safety indicators, equity of access and specialist utilisation.

Lead complex clinical audit within the clinical area and support colleagues to contribute to audit and research activity relevant to the clinical area locally and nationally.

Comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code.

Service development

Contribute senior nursing advice for the development and iteration of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme model including step-up / step-down criteria, pathway design, and operational standards.

Contribute to Year 2 business case development and Multi-Neighbourhood expansion planning.

Analyse, interpret and present nursing and outcomes data to highlight issues, opportunities and risks to support programme decision-making.

Propose and develop clinical policies and service developments that have impact on other disciplines, services or agencies.

Collaborative working relationships

Work collaboratively with the SEL GP senior clinical lead, Programme Manager, and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Maintain strong relationships with the LCH Head of Nursing Development, LTHT diabetes nursing leadership, SEL GP clinical leadership and the wider Leeds diabetes nursing network.

Maintain strong relationships with PCN Clinical Directors, Practice Diabetes Leads and practice nursing teams across the footprint.

Liaise with the Leeds ICB, community pharmacy, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and VCSE partners as required.

Person Specification

Advanced practice — the four pillars

Essential

• Clinical practice expert-level clinical knowledge of diabetes across Type 1, Type 2, atypical presentations and complex multimorbidity; advanced clinical assessment and reasoning; autonomous clinical decision-making within scope of practice.
• Clinical practice advanced use of insulin regimen optimisation, CGM / Flash-informed titration, GLP-1 initiation and titration support; recognition of hypoglycaemia unawareness and appropriate work-up.
• Clinical practice non-medical prescribing (V300) or working towards, with clear understanding of scope and escalation.
• Leadership and management demonstrable clinical leadership at team and system level, able to influence and negotiate across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Leadership and management experience of leading service development, change management and workforce planning.
• Education demonstrable ability to provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Band 5, 6 and 7 diabetes nursing colleagues.
• Education experience of delivering teaching and cascade education, including via TARGET or equivalent forums.
• Education contribution to workforce and educational strategy across the Leeds diabetes nursing workforce; practice supervisor or educator recognition (or working towards).
• Research ability to critically appraise and apply the evolving evidence base for diabetes and cardio-renal-metabolic care.
• Research experience of leading or contributing to clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
• Research understanding of research governance and methodology; interest in contributing to research or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Formal ACP-level portfolio or e-portfolio aligned to the four pillars.
• Experience of contributing to national or regional guideline development or clinical research studies.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist or equivalent diabetes-specialist nursing role.
• Advanced practice experience in complex diabetes case management, including atypical presentations (MODY, LADA, type 3c, early-onset Type 2, ketosis-prone Type 2). Practical experience of insulin regimen optimisation across all regimens, including CGM and Flash-informed titration.
• Practical experience of subcutaneous GLP-1 initiation and titration support.
• Experience of MDT working across community and acute care.
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship of Band 6 / 7 diabetes nursing colleagues.
• Experience of workforce development and education delivery.
• Experience of working with people affected by health inequalities.
• Experience of leading service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of supervising and managing other staff.

Desirable

• Experience of working in community or primary care based teams.
• Experience across the acute, community and primary care interface.
• Experience of pre-operative optimisation, hypoglycaemia unawareness work-up, or steroid-induced hyperglycaemia in complex cases.
• Experience of insulin pump, hybrid closed loop or CGM therapy at specialist level.
• Experience of leading complex clinical audit locally or nationally.
• Experience of research or contributing to national or regional guideline development.
• Experience of structured education delivery (DAFNE, DESMOND or equivalent) at educator level.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Post-graduate learning to Masters level, or equivalent evidence of expert-level knowledge and specialist clinical practice.
• Recognised specialist diabetes qualification (Diabetes Specialist Practitioner course, Warwick, Leicester, Sheffield modules or equivalent).
• Demonstrable competence across the four pillars of advanced clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education, research).
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300), or working towards.
• Teaching, training or mentorship qualification or experience to an equivalent level.
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with NMC standards.

Desirable

• Full Masters degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or formal Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification.
• Formal teaching qualification (PGCert HE or equivalent).
• Leadership or management qualification (NHS Leadership Academy, Nye Bevan or equivalent).
• Formal training in health inequalities, trauma-informed care or behaviour-change approaches.

Additional criteria

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.
• Confident advanced practice decision-making within scope, with clear understanding of when to escalate.
• In-depth knowledge of diabetes across Type 1, Type 2, atypical presentations and complex multimorbidity.
• Confident with SGLT2i, GLP-1, insulin regimen selection, CGM / Flash data interpretation and complex prescribing.
• Demonstrable understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact on outcomes.
• Person-centred and trauma-informed approach to consultations.
• Strong system-wide leadership presence able to influence and negotiate across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Ability to develop and lead complex clinical audit within the clinical area. Excellent verbal and written communication skills across clinical and non-clinical audiences.
• Emotional resilience, self-awareness, humility and curiosity.
• Willingness to challenge and be challenged, including consultants and GPs, in the patients best interest.
• Comfortable with the ambiguity of a new service and willing to iterate, evaluate and adjust.
• Confident with digital consultation, MDT tools and asynchronous working.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.
• Meets DBS reference standards.
• Up-to-date mandatory training and immunisation status.

Desirable

• Awareness of the Leeds Proactive Care and Integrated Neighbourhood Health frameworks.
• Understanding of NHS commissioning and business case development.
• Demonstrable interest in continuing to develop the advanced practice profile in diabetes nursing at system level.

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

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted Employers address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Asket Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role purpose:

To deliver a high-quality lifestyle intervention service within Emergency Department waiting areas, engaging patients and visitors in person-centred conversations about health and wellbeing. The post holder will provide brief behaviour change interventions, undertake lifestyle assessments, support individuals to develop action plans, and facilitate referrals into appropriate health, wellbeing and community services.

The post holder will act as the frontline representative of the pilot, working collaboratively with hospital staff, commissioners and community partners to maximise engagement, improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery

Engage patients, relatives and carers within Emergency Department waiting areas in a professional and sensitive manner.

Deliver brief interventions using behaviour change and motivational interviewing techniques.

Promote healthier lifestyles and wellbeing through non-judgemental conversations.

Complete lifestyle assessments covering smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, healthy eating, healthy weight and wellbeing.

Support individuals to identify personal goals and agree practical action plans.

Deliver interventions in line with MECC principles.

Screening and Health Checks

Undertake health screening activities including blood pressure monitoring where appropriate.

Complete smoking assessments and carbon monoxide monitoring where required.

Undertake alcohol screening using agreed tools such as AUDIT-C.

Record relevant health and wellbeing information accurately.

Referrals and Signposting

Refer individuals into commissioned lifestyle services including smoking cessation, weight management and healthy lifestyle programmes.

Provide signposting to community, voluntary and social prescribing services.

Support individuals to access local services and overcome barriers to engagement.

Maintain knowledge of local support pathways and referral processes.

Partnership Working

Develop positive working relationships with Emergency Department staff.

Promote awareness of the pilot across hospital settings.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to improve pathways and outcomes.

Participate in partnership meetings, service development activities and pilot evaluation work.

Data and Reporting

Maintain accurate and timely records using clinical and service databases.

Collect activity, outcome and demographic information in line with pilot requirements.

Support evaluation activities including feedback collection and follow-up activities.

Produce reports and performance information as requested.

Governance and Safeguarding

Adhere to organisational policies, safeguarding procedures and clinical governance requirements.

Escalate safeguarding concerns, risks or clinical issues appropriately.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.

Participate in supervision, training and continuous professional development.

Are you:

An experienced practitioner working in a community health or wellbeing environment, supporting individuals to make positive lifestyle changes.

Passionate about empowering clients to set and achieve realistic, client-led goals using evidence-based behaviour-change approaches.

Inspirational, positive and encouraging, with the ability to motivate and support clients to build confidence, overcome barriers and sustain healthy lifestyle changes.

Proactive and solution-focused, able to identify challenges to behaviour change and adapt support to meet individual needs.

An effective communicator who can engage, listen and tailor messages to suit diverse clients and communities.

Skilled at building trusting, supportive relationships with clients, colleagues and partners to encourage engagement and sustained participation.

Open-minded and reflective, motivated by new ideas and approaches to continually improve practice and outcomes for clients.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Health, Wellbeing, Public Health, Health Promotion, Social Care or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Level 4 qualification in Public Health, Health Promotion or related subject. MECC, Health Coaching or Behaviour Change qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience delivering lifestyle, wellbeing, health improvement or behaviour change interventions.
• Experience of working directly with members of the public in a health, community or customer-facing role.
• Experience of assessing need and referring or signposting individuals into appropriate support services.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and using electronic data recording systems.

Desirable

• Experience delivering smoking cessation, weight management or health coaching services.
• Experience working with vulnerable, underserved or hard-to-reach populations
• Experience working with community, voluntary sector or social prescribing services.
• Experience supporting service evaluation, quality improvement or performance reporting.

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

ABL Health Ltd

Address

Kent House

Ashford

TN23 1PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ready for a career that's truly different? Mountain Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of forensic healthcare within the Health and Justice sector. Working in partnership with NHSE, police, and wider criminal justice agencies, we deliver high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. We are proud to be guided by our core values of Being Kind and Doing the Right Thing. We are seeking an Associate Head of Healthcare to join our team. As permitted under the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e, we can only accept female applicants. If you are looking for a role where your impact is immediate, meaningful and aligned with national forensic and safeguarding standards, this is the opportunity for you. About the Role SARC Healthcare is a dedicated service commissioned by the Police and NHSE to provide an effective forensic healthcare service to patients after a sexual assault or rape.

The Associate Head of Healthcare will have 3 key elements:

1. Providing clinical cover when required as a Forensic Practitioner throughout MHL SARC contracts to enable you to keep your skills up to date.
2. Be the CQC Registered Manager if required to cover during recruitment of SARC Manager.
3. Lead on delivering and evaluating a training and professional development programme that ensures all staff are equipped with the right knowledge, experience and evidence base to best deliver care. To have specific responsibility for co ordinating with SARC Managers and experienced FNE's on working with clinical staff on the career journey and competency framework, e-learning and other educational activities. Manage a robust sign off process for statements and peer review that need reviewing using the wider SARC team that are deemed competent.

FTE salary: Starting Salary: £50,000 - £52,520 per annum, based on 40 hours per week FTE (dependent on CQC registration and probation)

Plus: £3,000 car allowance (Per Annum, paid monthly)

Contracted Hours: 40 hours

Shift pattern: Hours will predominantly be 9-5/ Monday - Friday.

There is sometimes a requirement to travel or work outside of these hours.

Max of 2-3 days Work From Home per week.

Location: Hybrid working. Mix of working from home and from East Midlands SARCs.

Base location depends on closest site to home address.

Locations:

Leadership, Education and Training

Clinical

Communication

Safeguarding

DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General/Adult Nursing qualification.
• Further Clinical Forensic Qualification such as LFFLM or ASET.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A minimum of 4+ years Adult Nursing post qualification
• A minimum of 2+ years working within Sexual Offence Medicine
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• FFLM Licentiate
• Mentoring experience
• Mentoring or teaching qualification
• Experience of competency assessment

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

Mountain Healthcare Ltd

Address

Nottingham

NG5 6FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead Nurse for Diabetes is a senior clinical role within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team. The postholder holds a patient-facing caseload, delivering advanced diabetes nursing care in complex multimorbidity as an autonomous clinician. Responsibilities include insulin and injectable initiation and titration; use of CGM and Flash Glucose Monitoring data for titration; delivery of structured education; joint visits with district nursing for assisted insulin; contribution to the Tier 2 MDT and weekly Tier 3 MDT (combined with the LTHT community diabetes MDT); joint clinics with Practice Diabetes Leads; TARGET education across Tier 1; Advice and Guidance to primary care within 24-hour urgent and one-week routine SLAs; clinical leadership and supervision of nursing colleagues; and active outreach to people in deprivation deciles 1 to 3 and named priority groups. Contribution to service development, quality improvement and equity of diabetes care.

Purpose of the role

The Clinical Lead Nurse for Diabetes is a senior clinical role within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme a new integrated model of care for adults aged 1867 with diabetes (any type) and two or more other long-term conditions, delivered across the Beeston and Middleton & Hunslet PCN footprint and expanding across the Multi-Neighbourhood over the three-year development period.

The role is patient-facing, holds an active caseload within the Tier 2 cohort, and delivers advanced diabetes nursing care across injectable therapy, structured education and complex multimorbidity. The postholder is a core participant in the Tier 2 MDT and the weekly Tier 3 MDT (combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT), provides Advice and Guidance to primary care, leads joint clinics with the Practice Diabetes Lead in each footprint practice, and drives workforce development across Tier 1 and Tier 2 through quarterly TARGET education.

Active outreach and engagement with deprivation deciles 13 and named priority groups (people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those who smoke or use substances, adults living alone) is a core expectation of the role. The postholder is expected to work in a person-centred, trauma-informed way, with a working understanding of the wider social determinants of health.

Key duties and responsibilities

Advanced diabetes nursing and injectable therapy

Advanced clinical assessment and consultation with patients on the Tier 2 caseload, including remote and asynchronous consultation.

Insulin initiation, titration and ongoing management across all regimens basal, biphasic, basal-bolus including remote support by phone and asynchronous tools.

Subcutaneous GLP-1 receptor agonist initiation, titration and ongoing management (oral GLP-1 and GLP-1 / GIP formulations are prescribed at Tier 1).

Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Flash Glucose Monitoring data for titration, escalation and shared decision-making.

Joint visits with district nursing for patients requiring assisted insulin administration.

Delivery of structured diabetes education DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent, and pre-conception / pre-pregnancy education where relevant.

Non-Medical Prescribing within scope of practice (post-holders holding V300); clear escalation to Tier 2 Pharmacist or Tier 3 Consultant colleagues for complex prescribing decisions.

Recognition of and appropriate response to acute deterioration, including sick-day rules education, hypo unawareness identification and referral to Tier 3 or Tier 4 as required.

Care coordination and complex multimorbidity

Holding and managing an active caseload within the Tier 2 cohort, with responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating patient-centred nursing care.

Care coordination across the Tier 2 team who holds the patient list, how follow-up cadence is decided, and how patients move safely between tiers.

Contribution to the Tier 2 approach to cardio-renal-metabolic multimorbidity, working alongside the Specialist Pharmacist, Specialist Dietitian, Specialist Podiatrist and Registered Nurse development post.

Recognition of psychological, social and mental health needs affecting engagement and self-management with liaison into mental health, learning disability, homelessness and substance-use services.

Reconciliation of care following discharge from hospital or transfer from other services, working with community pharmacy and hospital teams to ensure continuity.

MDT participation and clinical decision-making

Active participation in the Tier 2 MDT fortnightly for complex / high-risk cases and 812 weekly for moderate-risk cases.

Weekly attendance and active contribution to the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group MDT, combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT.

Presenting cases, drafting shared care plans and taking responsibility for nursing-related actions arising from MDT discussion.

Escalation to Tier 4 for pump / hybrid closed loop, DKA / HHS follow-up, high-risk foot MDT, antenatal diabetes and other specialist pathways as required.

Advice & Guidance and joint clinics with primary care

Provide Advice and Guidance to primary care within agreed SLAs 24 hours for urgent enquiries, one week for routine for clinical questions beyond the Tier 1 remit and short of MDT escalation.

Lead quarterly joint clinics with the Practice Diabetes Lead in each footprint practice, on the model described in the Programme Education, Training and Support Plan.

Deliver nursing content within the quarterly TARGET education sessions for Practice Diabetes Leads, cascading learning into wider practice teams.

Support Practice Diabetes Leads to cascade learning through practice clinical meetings.

Outreach, equity and engagement

Active recruitment and engagement from deprivation deciles 13, with DNA monitoring and proactive approaches to reduce DNAs.

Outreach to named priority groups people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those with substance-use co-morbidity, adults living alone.

Flexible appointment access including evening, digital and asynchronous options; home visits where clinically indicated.

Liaison with mental health teams for patients with SMI and antipsychotic-induced metabolic disturbance.

Liaison with drug and alcohol services and homelessness services.

Workplace engagement and reasonable-adjustment support via Healthy Working Lives.

Working in partnership with third-sector and asset-based community delivery partners as active collaborators, not downstream referrals.

Nursing quality, safety and improvement

Work to NMC Code and professional standards; ensure practice, and that of colleagues, is grounded in evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm through structured searches (EMIS / SystmOne) and act on findings.

Contribute to clinical audit within the Tier 2 caseload and across the Programme; feed back results and implement changes with the Tier 2 team, Practice Diabetes Leads and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Contribute to the Programme's outcomes and evaluation framework, particularly on nursing-related outcomes, safety indicators and equity of access.

Comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code.

Leadership, supervision and workforce development

Provide clinical leadership on diabetes nursing practice within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team.

Provide supervision and mentorship to the Registered Nurse development post, and to less experienced colleagues within scope.

Act as a role model to all staff, ensuring a professional service and image is maintained at all times.

Contribute to workforce development plans across Tier 1 and Tier 2 nursing, in partnership with the Tier 3 Diabetes Matron and the wider Tier 3 group.

Practice supervisor / educator role for pre-registration and post-qualification nursing learners as required.

Effective and efficient use of clinical resources (staff, supplies) within own sphere of responsibility.

Service development

Contribute nursing advice for the development and iteration of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme model including step-up / step-down criteria, pathway design, and operational standards.

Contribute to Year 2 and Multi-Neighbourhood expansion planning.

Analyse, interpret and present nursing and outcomes data to highlight issues, opportunities and risks to support programme decision-making.

Collaborative working relationships

Work collaboratively with the Tier 2 clinical lead, Programme Manager, and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Maintain strong relationships with PCN Clinical Directors, Practice Diabetes Leads and practice nursing teams across the footprint.

Liaise with the Leeds ICB, LCH, LTHT and neighbouring GP federations for consistency of patient care.

Engage with the Leeds diabetes nursing network and other diabetes special interest groups for peer support.

Liaise with LCH community diabetes teams, LTHT specialist diabetes services, community pharmacy, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and VCSE partners as required.

Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.

Please see attached job description for more info

Person Specification

Additional criteria

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.
• Highly specialist knowledge of diabetes across Type 1, Type 2, atypical presentations and complex multimorbidity.
• Confident with SGLT2i, GLP-1, insulin regimen selection and use of CGM or Flash data for shared decision-making.
• Autonomous within scope of practice, with clear understanding of when to escalate to Tier 3.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including complex or potentially distressing conversations with patients and families.
• Demonstrable understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact on communities.
• Demonstrable commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively reaching under-served populations.
• Person-centred and trauma-informed approach to consultations.
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor and review nursing care for a long-term-conditions cohort.
• Ability to influence, motivate and negotiate across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Clinical leadership presence and ability to role-model professional standards.
• Willingness to challenge and be challenged, including consultants and GPs, in the patient's best interest.
• Comfortable with the ambiguity of a new service, and willing to iterate, evaluate and adjust.
• Confident with digital consultation, MDT tools and asynchronous working.
• Emotional resilience, self-awareness, humility and curiosity.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.
• Meets DBS reference standards.
• Up-to-date mandatory training and immunisation status.

Desirable

• Awareness of the Leeds Proactive Care and Integrated Neighbourhood Health frameworks.
• Understanding of NHS commissioning, business-case development and the wider system architecture.
• Interest in contributing to research, service evaluation or Year 2 business-case development.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience as a Diabetes Nurse Specialist or equivalent diabetes-specialist nursing role.
• Practical experience of insulin regimen optimisation across all regimens (basal, biphasic, basal-bolus).
• Practical experience of subcutaneous GLP-1 initiation, titration and ongoing management.
• Experience of joint working with district nursing for assisted insulin administration.
• Experience of MDT working across community and acute care.
• Experience of delivering structured diabetes education (DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent).
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship of junior nursing colleagues.
• Experience of working with people affected by health inequalities.
• Experience of contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of leadership in practice, including day-to-day team leadership and delegation.

Desirable

• Experience of working across the acute, community and primary care interface.
• Experience of CGM, Flash Glucose Monitoring and insulin pump technology.
• Experience of leading or contributing to clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Experience of contributing to research or service evaluation.
• Working experience of EMIS and SystmOne clinical systems.
• Experience of change management or new-service implementation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Post-graduate learning to Master's level or equivalent.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (V300), or working towards.
• Recognised specialist diabetes course or qualification (Diabetes Specialist Practitioner course, Warwick, Leicester, Sheffield modules, or equivalent).
• Teaching, training or mentorship qualification, or experience to an equivalent level.
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with NMC standards.

Desirable

• Full Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Formal teaching qualification (PGCert HE or equivalent).
• Leadership or management qualification (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent).
• Formal training in health inequalities, trauma-informed care, or behaviour-change approaches such as Making Every Contact Count.

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

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted Empolyers address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Asket Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Specialist Dietitian for Diabetes is the operational dietetic lead within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team. Responsibilities include specialist dietetic assessment and intervention in cardio-renal-metabolic multimorbidity, including CKD stages 3b to 5, heart failure, MAFLD, severe obesity and gastrointestinal disorders. The postholder delivers structured education (DAFNE, Confidence with Carbohydrates, DESMOND or equivalent), supports carbohydrate counting and dose adjustment for basal-bolus regimens, and targets recruitment to the National Type 2 Path to Remission Programme. Contributes to the Tier 2 MDT and the weekly Tier 3 MDT, provides Advice and Guidance to primary care within 24-hour urgent and one-week routine SLAs, delivers dietetic content in quarterly TARGET education, provides cultural adaptation of dietary advice for ethnic-specific patterns, supports pre-conception and gestational diabetes dietetic care, and contributes to quality improvement and equity of dietetic access.

Key duties and responsibilities

Specialist dietetic assessment and intervention in complex multimorbidity

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist dietetic care for adults on the Tier 2 caseload with diabetes and complex multimorbidity, working as an autonomous practitioner within a wider MDT.

Specialist dietetic intervention for complex co-morbidity including CKD stages 3b5, heart failure, MAFLD (metabolic-associated fatty liver disease), severe obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Dietetic management of complex insulin regimens carbohydrate counting and dose adjustment for those on basal-bolus regimens, use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Flash Glucose Monitoring data to support decisions. Combination therapy support alongside dietetic intervention including SGLT2i, GLP-1 receptor agonists (subcutaneous and oral), and other pharmacotherapy in liaison with the Specialist Pharmacist.

Dietetic management of steroid-induced hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia risk reduction.

Reconciliation of dietetic plans following discharge from hospital or transfer from other services.

Type 2 remission and structured education

Targeted recruitment of eligible patients into the National Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (Xyla in Leeds), including engagement with under-served communities.

Support and shape a proposed option to commission bespoke local Xyla-style sessions for underserved communities, in partnership with the Programme Manager and VCSE partners.

Good knowledge of the delivery of the Leeds Programme of structured education, DAFNE, and Confidence with Carbohydrates.

Delivery of DESMOND or equivalent Type 2 self-management education where relevant.

Adaptation of structured education for people with learning disability, sensory impairment or lower literacy in partnership with LD nursing and easy-read materials.

Cultural adaptation of dietary advice supporting ethnic-specific dietary patterns and food traditions across the diverse populations of south and east Leeds.

Lifestyle, physical activity and behaviour change

Resistance training advice alongside aerobic exercise not assumed within general lifestyle advice.

Behaviour-change consultation using recognised frameworks (Making Every Contact Count, motivational interviewing or equivalent).

Weight management dietetic input aligned with local pathways.

Pre-conception dietetic input for women planning pregnancy with diabetes, and gestational diabetes follow-up support with clear handover into the LTHT maternity team.

MDT participation and clinical decision-making

Active participation in the Tier 2 MDT fortnightly for complex / high-risk cases and 812 weekly for moderate-risk cases.

Weekly attendance and active contribution to the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group MDT, combined with the existing LTHT community diabetes MDT.

Presenting cases, drafting shared care plans and taking responsibility for dietetic-related actions arising from MDT discussion.

Escalation to Tier 4 for antenatal diabetes, bariatric pathway, high-risk foot MDT, and other specialist pathways as required.

Advice & Guidance and joint clinics with primary care

Provide Advice and Guidance to primary care within agreed SLAs 24 hours for urgent enquiries, one week for routine for dietetic questions beyond the Tier 1 remit and short of MDT escalation.

Support quarterly joint clinics with the Practice Diabetes Lead in each footprint practice, on the model described in the Programme Education, Training and Support Plan.

Deliver dietetic content within the quarterly TARGET education sessions for Practice Diabetes Leads, cascading learning into wider practice teams.

Support Practice Diabetes Leads to cascade dietetic learning through practice clinical meetings.

Outreach, equity and engagement

Active recruitment and engagement from deprivation deciles 13, with DNA monitoring and proactive approaches to reduce DNAs.

Outreach to named priority groups people with learning disability, serious mental illness, those homeless or vulnerably housed, those with substance-use co-morbidity, adults living alone.

Flexible appointment access including evening, digital and asynchronous options; home visits where clinically indicated.

Liaison with mental health teams for patients with SMI and antipsychotic-induced metabolic disturbance.

Liaison with drug and alcohol services and homelessness services.

Workplace engagement and reasonable-adjustment support via Healthy Working Lives.

Working in partnership with third-sector and asset-based community delivery partners as active collaborators, not downstream referrals including food-poverty and community food initiatives.

Quality, safety and improvement

Work to HCPC standards and the British Dietetic Association Standards of Proficiency; ensure practice is grounded in evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Identify cohorts of patients at high risk of nutritional harm through structured searches (EMIS / SystmOne) and act on findings.

Contribute to clinical audit within the Tier 2 caseload and across the Programme; feed back results and implement changes with the Tier 2 team, Practice Diabetes Leads and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group.

Contribute to the Programme's outcomes and evaluation framework, particularly on dietetic outcomes, remission rates, HbA1c, weight and lipid changes, and equity of access.

Comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code.

Leadership, supervision and workforce development

Provide dietetic leadership within the Tier 2 Neighbourhood Support Team.

Provide supervision and mentorship to dietetic support workers, dietetic students and less experienced colleagues within scope.

Contribute to workforce development plans across Tier 1 and Tier 2 dietetic capability, in partnership with the senior dietetic lead in the wider Leeds diabetes dietetic pathway.

Practice supervisor / educator role for pre-registration and post-qualification dietetic learners as required.

Act as a role model, ensuring a professional service and image is maintained at all times.

Service development

Contribute dietetic advice for the development and iteration of the Diabetes Neighbourhood Health Programme model including step-up / step-down criteria, pathway design and operational standards.

Contribute to Year 2 and Multi-Neighbourhood expansion planning.

Analyse, interpret and present dietetic and outcomes data to highlight issues, opportunities and risks to support programme decision-making.

Collaborative working relationships

Work collaboratively with the Tier 2 clinical lead, Programme Manager, and the Tier 3 Clinical Oversight Group. Maintain strong relationships with PCN Clinical Directors, Practice Diabetes Leads and Tier 1 clinicians across the footprint.

Liaise with the Leeds ICB, LCH, LTHT and neighbouring GP federations for consistency of patient care.

Engage with the Leeds diabetes dietetic network, BDA Diabetes Specialist Group, and other diabetes special interest groups for peer support.

Liaise with LCH community diabetes teams, LTHT specialist diabetes services (including antenatal, bariatric and high-risk foot pathways), community pharmacy, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, and VCSE partners as required.

Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the multi-neighbourhood footprint.

Continuing professional development, research and evaluation

Undertake continual personal and professional development and take an active role in developing the Tier 2 dietetic offer.

Access regular clinical supervision to work effectively with the complex issues the Tier 2 cohort presents.

Reflect on and evaluate own practice; identify areas of development by setting appropriate objectives via appraisal and clinical supervision.

Critically appraise and apply the evolving evidence base for diabetes and cardio-renal-metabolic dietetic care.

Contribute to the Programmes Year 1 evaluation and Year 2 business case.

Care Quality Commission, health and safety, and confidentiality

Work with the delivery partners to ensure practices and Programme delivery are compliant with CQC standards where dietetic input is involved.

Comply with Health and Safety policies, follow safe working procedures and report incidents through the organisation's Incident Reporting Systems.

Comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990); respect patient confidentiality at all times.

Understand and apply knowledge of the clinical role in safeguarding and incident management.

Special working conditions

The postholder will travel independently between practices and community sites across the Beeston and Middleton & Hunslet footprint, and to meetings hosted by other agencies.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people from all communities.
• Person-centred, trauma-informed approach with a working understanding of the wider social determinants of health.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues from the NHS and other organisations and with patients including good written and oral communication skills.
• Recognises personal limitations and refers to more appropriate colleagues when necessary.
• Able to identify and assess / manage risk when working with individuals.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, managing unpredictable service demands.
• Accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
• Emotional resilience, self-awareness, humility and curiosity.
• Willing to challenge and be challenged including consultants and GPs in the patients best interest.
• Reliability and integrity in a small MDT where the model depends on trust.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative.
• Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically within a team or on own initiative.
• Comfortable with the ambiguity of a new service willing to iterate, evaluate and adjust.
• Cultural competence for supporting ethnic-specific dietary patterns and adaptation.
• Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change.

Desirable

• Leadership experience and previous experience of supervising or mentoring more junior staff or students.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or equivalent professional dietetic degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in a specialist field (Diabetes, Renal, Obesity, MAFLD or Behaviour Change), or working towards.
• Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties.
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with HCPC standards.

Desirable

• Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP), Practice Educator qualification or equivalent.
• Formal teaching qualification (PGCert HE or equivalent).
• Leadership or management qualification (ILM 3, NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent).
• Certified DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or Xyla Path to Remission educator.
• Formal training in health inequalities, trauma-informed care or behaviour-change approaches (Making Every Contact Count, motivational interviewing).

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Detailed theoretical and clinical dietetic knowledge appropriate to diabetes, multimorbidity and cardio-renal-metabolic disease.
• Highly specialist knowledge of diabetes across Type 1, Type 2, atypical presentations and complex multimorbidity.
• Confident with carbohydrate counting, dose adjustment for insulin regimens and use of CGM / Flash data.
• Knowledge of Type 2 remission pathways (Xyla) and structured education programmes.
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health and their impact on communities, including food access and food poverty.
• Autonomous within scope of practice and knows when to escalate.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, including complex or potentially distressing conversations with patients and families and managing conflict when appropriate.
• Advanced consultation skills and shared decision-making with people whose lives are shaped by health inequalities.
• Confident with EMIS / SystmOne, digital consultation modes, MDT tools and asynchronous working.
• Able to plan, manage, monitor and review dietetic care for a long-term-conditions cohort.
• Able to obtain and analyse complex clinical and outcomes information.
• Complex analytical and creative problem solving in unpredictable situations.
• Workload management including delegation and day-to-day team leadership.

Desirable

• Understanding of research governance and quality improvement methodology.
• Awareness of the Leeds Proactive Care and Integrated Neighbourhood Health frameworks.

Professional Registration

Essential

• Mandatory registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.

Desirable

• Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Membership of the BDA Diabetes Specialist Group.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration dietetic experience in diabetes and multimorbidity.
• Experience of dietetic management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes including insulin regimens and carbohydrate counting.
• Experience of dietetic management in CKD stages 3b5, heart failure, MAFLD or severe obesity.
• Experience of delivering structured diabetes education (DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent).
• Experience of MDT working across community and acute care.
• Experience of supervising and delegating to other members of staff, dietetic support workers or students.
• Experience of contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of working with people affected by health inequalities.

Desirable

• Experience of practice-based, PCN-based or community-based dietetic delivery.
• Experience of the National Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (Xyla) delivery or referral.
• Experience of gestational diabetes and pre-conception dietetic care.
• Experience of behaviour-change consultation using recognised frameworks.
• Experience of delivering dietetic education to Tier 1 clinicians (nurses, GPs, HCAs).
• Working experience of EMIS and SystmOne clinical systems.
• Experience of contributing to research or service evaluation.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration dietetic experience in diabetes and multimorbidity.
• Experience of dietetic management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes including insulin regimens and carbohydrate counting.
• Experience of dietetic management in CKD stages 3b5, heart failure, MAFLD or severe obesity.
• Experience of delivering structured diabetes education (DAFNE, DESMOND, Confidence with Carbohydrates or equivalent).
• Experience of MDT working across community and acute care.
• Experience of supervising and delegating to other members of staff, dietetic support workers or students.
• Experience of contributing to service development, quality improvement or clinical audit.
• Experience of working with people affected by health inequalities.

Desirable

• Experience of practice-based, PCN-based or community-based dietetic delivery.
• Experience of the National Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme (Xyla) delivery or referral.
• Experience of gestational diabetes and pre-conception dietetic care.
• Experience of behaviour-change consultation using recognised frameworks.
• Experience of delivering dietetic education to Tier 1 clinicians (nurses, GPs, HCAs).
• Working experience of EMIS and SystmOne clinical systems.
• Experience of contributing to research or service evaluation.

Other

Essential

• Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions.
• Adaptable.
• Works effectively independently and as a team player.
• Self-motivated.
• Up to date with safeguarding and other mandatory training.
• Up to date immunisation status.
• Ability to work in different locations across the footprint and to help provide cover for absent colleagues; ability to take part in an extended working day in line with the models flexible-access commitment.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the multi-neighbourhood footprint, including home visits.

Desirable

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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

South and East Leeds GP Group

Address

Hosted Employers address

1st Floor Park Edge Practice

Asket Drive

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific 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

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.

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)

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

210 Kilburn High Road

Kilburn

Greater London

NW6 4JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like further information regarding this role, please see attached the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post

Desirable

• Knowledge of RIO
• Previous work experience in NHS /care setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience of tactfully and efficiently dealing with a variety of internal and external professionals and clients/patients ensuring their needs are met
• Experience of working with confidential documents and information
• Previous experience of providing support to a team, managing diaries, booking appointments, liaising with patients/other professionals
• Experience of developing administrative systems to ensure effective running of office environment
• Experience of accurate data inputting

Desirable

• NHS Administration experience

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• IT skills, including keyboard skills and experience of Microsoft packages (Word/Excel/Teams) & databases Able to identify risks and issues to pass on to the appropriate manager
• Able to prioritise workload and work on own initiative
• Ability to adapt to new systems and ways of working
• Ability to manage non-routine enquiries without immediate supervision, and to escalate appropriately.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Enthusiastic and driven to resolve issues.
• Required to take accurate messages of a clinical nature and pass to clinical team & colleagues as appropriate
• Ensuring the safe management of confidential material at all times
• Diplomatic when dealing with patient/carer enquiries
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using e-mail, telephone or in person

Desirable

• Knowledge of primary and secondary care IT systems
• Utilisation of databases and spreadsheets to produce information which is valid and reliable.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Punctual, reliable and flexible to the service needs
• Maintain confidentiality
• Team worker
• Enthusiastic and confident
• Good concentration skills especially in a busy working environment

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

Physiotherapy Department, Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Plantation Lane, Mile Oak

Tamworth

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and unique post please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Possess a recognised typing qualification i.e. OCR or equivalent
• Educated to NVQ 2 level in office procedures(or working towards) or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
• Experience of using in-house information systems
• Customer Service or call handling experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of using Switchboard systems
• Experience of using Clinical systems i.e. RiO

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• To have an understanding of a range of work procedures
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on a diverse range of duties and tasks in a busy and challenging reception area
• Maintain accurate, accessible records both hard copies and computer based
• Ability to present concise and relevant information
• Knowledge of office procedures
• Ability to maintain information in a confidential and secure manner

Desirable

• Ability to progress a wide range of duties and demands

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)