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

• RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development

Desirable

• Management qualification e.g. MHSC or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable post registered and senior position experience.
• Experience of working within a community team.
• Working with carers.
• Experience of having managed staff groups and services, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development and disciplinary.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Understanding of national legislation: MHA 1983, Human Rights Act 1998, Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience of chairing meetings.
• Effective leadership and management skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
• The ability to manage change.

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical governance framework, and knowledge of government policy and its impact on service delivery.
• Multi-agency partnership working at operational level.
• Evidence of initiating change.

Evidence of Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to influence and to motivate the clinical practice of others.
• Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care.
• Basic computer skills, NVQ1 or 2 or equivalent
• Well developed management skills.
• Good clinical communicatipon skills, and the ability to communicate sensitive information.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets.

Desirable

• Preparation of user accessible information in a variety of formats.
• Ability to create and maintain complex working relationships aross agencies and within the trust.
• To encourage and motivate staff to work towards the provision of effective, evidence-based practice
• Ability to establish clear standards of performance and work priorities for self and others.
• Ability to interpret guidance and develop practice.
• Ability to teach groups of staff prepare and undertake presentations.
• Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.

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

Ensure effective communication with clients, carers, visitors and staff. Make effective use of evidence based practice in day to day clinical practice. Implement and ensure effective use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act where necessary. Represent nursing team and provide reports for Managers Hearings and Mental Health Act Tribunals. Ensure safe standards apply to the administration of medication. Ensure adherence to Trust policies and procedures at all times. Be an effective role model to all staff within the working environment. Participate in teaching programmes with all staff including students. Have an awareness of own development and training needs. Maintain a learning environment. Assist in the induction of new staff. Attend mandatory courses. Participate in Clinical supervision, providing structured and regular meetings with identified health care assistants. Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements. Support colleagues in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression, including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (DC&R techniques) as necessary. Ensure staff are aware of Trust Fire Procedure, may be required to act as Fire Officer in the absence of senior clinician. Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit. Undertake any additional duties deemed appropriate to grade. Communicate policies and procedures within the service and externally to ensure effective understanding and implementation. Maintain effective relationships with service users, their relatives, friends and other carers. Maintain effective relationships with members of the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organisations.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or equivalent
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued learning.
• Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the mental health care clusters

Desirable

• Experience within Adults inpatient settings.

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kelvedon Ward, Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporarypatients. Responsibilities will reflect requirements of the NHS GP Contracts, and as such may be subject to change as services adapt.

Clinical responsibilities:

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery face to face, telephone and online consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

In consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other

care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically)whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and

responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Completion of medical reports (including NHS and private services as required)

Other responsibilities within the organisation:

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g.

prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where

appropriate.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather,

sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in

confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act

appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may

have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice

staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information

relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any

source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the

business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance

with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the

protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management

their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice

health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection

control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice

guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory /

contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Providing advice on the correct and safe management of the specimens process

including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage

and transport arrangements

Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct

use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians,

staff and patients.

Management of the full range of infection control procedures in both routine and

extraordinary circumstances (e.g. pandemic or individual infectious circumstances)

Hand hygiene standards for self and others

Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure

Management and advice relating to infection control and clinically based patient

care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice

Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to

infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are

followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as

appropriate to the responsible person

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a

way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and

manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient

processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring

that proper use is made of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc, and that these are

sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be

escalated as appropriate to the responsible manager

Safe management of sharps use, storage and disposal

Maintenance of own clean working environment

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy,

clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective

action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and

infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile,

identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the

business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of

cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with responsible

managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually) Correct waste and instrument management including handling, segregation, and

container use

Maintenance of sterile environments

Equality and diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and

colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them

in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental

and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development:

In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or

study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for PREP are

met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the

practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking

responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional

development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and

demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or

under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities

and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the

team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond

accordingly.

Contribution to the implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines

will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Qualified GP with CCT, MRCGP
• National Performers List
• UK Driving Licence
• Eligibility to practice in UK independently
• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• EMIS WEB
• Docman
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Coils/Implants
• Educational GP Trainer
• Interest in Research
• Qualified in Pessary Fitting and Removal
• Minor Surgery

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

Charlbury Medical Centre

Address

The Charlbury Medical Centre

Enstone Road

Charlbury

Chipping Norton

Oxfordshire

OX7 3PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

• To work with the at home clinical team to implement rehabilitation and ongoing care programmes to people referred to the urgent care and Reablement service.
• To carry out goal focused programmes designed by the clinical team with the aim of maintaining people at home or returning people to their own home after a period of hospitalisation, illness or not coping.
• To provide any essential care to maintain a persons health and wellbeing and feedback to the team regarding ongoing care needs.
• The post holder will receive regular supervision from an appropriate member of the team.

Dimensions

• This post has no budgetary responsibility; however, the post holder is responsible for demonstrating cost consciousness.
• You will be required to work across different bases and community settingswhich may include clients own home, residential or nursing homes or hospital
• Work with a variable caseload allocated on a daily basis.
• You will be required to complete all essential training in accordance with CityCare policy and procedures plus any other identified training.

Clinical

• To undertake rehabilitation and evaluation of clients care programmes working either: Alongside a clinician or Independently in consultation with a senior member of the team.

• To use skills in motivation, negotiation and facilitation to achieve desired outcomes.
• To occasionally provide and fit equipment following an emergency or crisis intervention and assessment from a qualified member of staff.
• To educate clients and their carers, under the guidance of a qualified member of staff in the safe and correct use of equipment.
• To work in a variety of settings that may include clients own homes and care homes.
• To ensure effective communication and exchange of information with clients/carers through direct contact, written communication and telephone contact.
• To liaise with multi-professional teams and other agencies to ensure good outcomes for clients.
• To adapt the approach used to take account of clients/carers individual circumstances and to feedback to relevant clinician. These may involve complex, unpredictable and difficult situations e.g. challenging behaviours, family dynamics or mental health needs.
• To feedback, monitor and update on the progress and needs of clients/carers to the relevant clinical staff.
• To write and maintain accurate and comprehensive records in line with City Care Policy and procedures.

Organisational

• To comply with health and safety requirements and to maintain and adhere to the organisations policies and procedures.
• To undertake administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties to promote good practice and organisation within the team.
• To ensure effective use of time and organisational skills to maintain a range of activities which may require flexibility at short notice.
• To maintain appropriate statistical returns in line with CityCare and Legal requirements. This will involve data entry and storage in paper and/or computer format.
• To assist in the organisation of home assessment visits and accompany the clinician when necessary.
• To actively contribute to the promotion and marketing of the service.
• To plan and prioritise own workload.
• To assist with induction of new staff including taking basic training sessions

Education and Development

• To attend organised training sessions and complete all relevant competences within agreed time frames.
• To be involved in appraisal systems, clinical supervision, and be active in identifying aims and objectives for personal development in line with City care Policy.
• To keep an up-to-date CPD portfolio.
• To assist in the training and development of others (new members of staff, new RSWs, students and visitors to the service).
• To keep up to date in basic IT skills in line with the data collection records.
• To participate in appropriate in-service training and individual learning with specific and measurable outcomes.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required by clinicians.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Basic understanding of community care objectives and practices.
• Awareness of rehabilitation and promoting independence.
• Understanding of and commitment to supporting equality and valuing diversity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under direction and guidance of clinical / senior staff.
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
• Ability to contribute to team working.
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.

Desirable

• Awareness of the main issues in service delivery affecting citizens
• Understanding of the role of intermediate care.
• Basic understanding of the roles of the members of the M.D.T.
• Assertiveness, effective delegation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of a basic education.
• Desire to, or working towards NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 (Care or Health) or equivalent, or equivalent competency framework

Special Requirements

Essential

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical clearance and the ability to cope with the demands of the role.
• This post requires shift working between 7am -10pm 5 days over 7 including weekend and bank holidays.
• Full UK driving licence access to own car and the ability to travel between locations is essential to this role.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older people. This could include substantial voluntary work or work in a related field e.g. housing.
• Experience of record keeping and I.T.
• Awareness of Health and Safety.

Desirable

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working, knowledge of equipment, adaptations, and all ADL.
• Experience managing own work in a team setting

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

Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC

Address

Aspect House, Aspect Business Park

26 Bennerley Road

Bulwell

Nottinghamshire

NG6 8WR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a clinical pharmacist with Practice Plus Group you will;

Provide expert clinical advice on medicines and poly-pharmacy in line with expected standards, ensuring that safe, modern, medicines management and medicines optimisation service are provided to patients.

Deliver an integrated, safe, legal and high quality prison pharmacy service, which will be part of a comprehensive healthcare package based on the prison population needs.

Inspire positive and aspirational leadership to the team of pharmacy technicians and the wider healthcare team in order to create and maintain a good working environment and facilitate staff retention.

Promote good practice in all prescribing decisions to develop and implement improved medicines management understanding throughout the prison healthcare team.

Share information relating to pharmaceutical products, medicines management, medicines optimisation, medicines legislation and general health education so that patients and the healthcare teams are appropriately informed.

Person Specification

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

301 Doddington Road

Wellingborough

Northamptonshire

NN8 2NX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process
• Manage patient risk effectively and safely, including high levels of complexity and uncertainty
• Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your own clinical practice
• Utilise your clinical mentor and other clinical staff appropriately to ensure safe and effective patient care, demonstrating awareness of your own limitations
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out.
• Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate, utilising Practice and local guidelines and in a timely manner
• Pro-actively identify, diagnose, monitor and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, and national and practice protocols, and within own scope of practice.
• Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living and to apply principles of self-care
• Recognise, assess and refer patients with mental health needs as appropriate
• Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Other responsibilities:

• Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Faculty of Physician Associates (Royal College of Physicians) as appropriate
• Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Practice protocol
• Use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Deliver care according to evidence based practice, following agreed protocols, local and national guidelines
• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
• Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
• Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
• Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
• Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
• Pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
• Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as a Primary Care Practitioner and senior member of the team

Leadership responsibilities:

• Act as a positive role model
• Provide professional leadership as required
• Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
• Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work
• Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
• Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
• Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post.

Desirable

• Reliable.
• Flexible.
• Excellent attendance record.

Other

Essential

• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Physician Associate.
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to form good working relationships with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to listen and empathise.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Demonstrable evidence and commitment to professional development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as team player.
• Initiative and drive.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and positive.
• Empathetic, honest, caring.
• Adaptable and forward looking.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Diplomatic and considered.
• Hard working, willing and flexible.
• Observance of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC) or Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC).
• Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Minor illness qualification at degree level assessed by OSCEs
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Current registration.
• Independent non-medical prescriber or working towards it or proven ability to use Patient Group Directions.
• Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Registered Practitioner.
• Good communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills.
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Keyboard skills.

Desirable

• At least two years experience post MSc qualification.
• Mentor/teaching qualification.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Practitioner-led management of minor illness and injuries.
• Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
• First contact care.
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
• Ability to listen and empathise

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
• Proven competency as an Independent non-medical prescriber.

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

Haxby Group

Address

Haxby & Wigginton Health Centre

2 The Village

York

YO32 2LL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (RNLD, RNMH, RNA, RNC or equivalent)
• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification and experience.
• Evidence of post-registration professional development relevant to Learning Disability and/or Autism practice.
• Practice Assessor/Mentor qualification or willingness to undertake.

Desirable

• Leadership or management course/module

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people.
• Supervision of junior staff
• Experiencing of co -ordinating a shift

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of developing specialist knowledge through CPD
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
• Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
• An understanding of audit and research -based nursing practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham park hospital

Slough

SL24HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected]

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Kurt Wilson, Associate Programme Director (T&L) for the MBChB.

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see Experience

Desirable

• Please see Experience

Experience

Essential

• Essential Criteria:
• A practicing physician/surgeon with a primary medical qualification on the UK specialist register / GP register
• A minimum of 2 years experience in the speciality
• An understanding of the local health services as they relate to undergraduate medical education.
• Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, undergraduate medical education.
• Evidence of leadership qualities with a track record of involvement in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria:
• Current clinical appointment within one of Manchester Medical Schools clinical education partners (including General Practice) or current clinical academic appointment with the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, at consultant level or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Manchester MBChB programme structure and outcomes; how the year fits within the overall context of the programme and how the programme relates to the requirements of the GMC for undergraduate medical education.
• Experience of clinical leadership or medical education that is relevant to the roles and responsibilities of the position.
• Relevant experience in undergraduate medical education related to experiential learning, curriculum design and implementation with a degree in medical education (PG cert equivalent or higher).
• Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams in an educational contex

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

The University of Manchester

Address

Oxford Road

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M13 9PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed duties and responsibilities:

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

Performance Management

To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:

Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways.

Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-attendance rates.

Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.

Operational efficiency e.g. performance targets, demand management.

Medical Staff Management

To work with colleagues to ensure resident doctors hours are compliant in line with EWTD and New Deal.

To ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments

To participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as and when required.

To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.

To be engaged in the process of annual appraisal and revalidation of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director/Divisional Manager.

Governance

To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Service Director.

Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented.

To work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Service Director.

Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the speciality areas.

To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis.

To keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Service Director.

To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Strategy and Business Planning

To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the directorate and Trust where appropriate.

To represent the Trust at appropriate clinical networks/other external clinical meetings, as delegated by the Clinical Director.

Leadership and Team Working

To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives.

To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Partners as required.

To chair regular meetings for the specialties.

To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.

Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

The postholder will be expected to take part in teaching, research and audit, and service meetings, keeping abreast with the constant change that the A&E Department requires to ensure that it runs efficiently.

Training, Quality Improvement and Research (into Educational Methods and Clinical Ophthalmology) is very much encouraged and there may be an opportunity to undertake a distance learning degree in Medical Education. Consultant staff undertaking / holding higher degrees in medical education are particularly welcome. The PGCert level higher degree in medical education (or higher as applicable) is part funded by the department.

The postholder is expected to undertake teaching duties in the management of patients (including those attending the Accident and Emergency Department) with regard to all adult learners, junior and non-training grade medical staff, orthoptic and optometry students and other professional and technical staff in training. They are expected to work in close association with fellow Consultants, Specialist Registrars, Fellows, and with members of various departments within the Institute of Ophthalmology, UCL, St Georges Medical School, QMUL, Imperial, and QMUL Barts and the London. They are expected to liaise closely with members of the nursing staff in the management of patients (including those attending the Accident and Emergency Department); and to co-operate with other professional and technical staff, including Technicians, Orthoptists and Optometrists. Consultants are expected to take an active part in Audit meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

The consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for their staff.

They are responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinic and must ensure that in/outpatient services are covered during their planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the consultant to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.

All members of the consultant staff and honorary consultants are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and to serve on other Hospital committees as required unless compelling reasons prevent this. All members of the consultant staff will be expected to participate in audit meetings.

All members of consultant staff are expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. All consultant staff will participate in the Trusts appraisal scheme.

Research Governance

The post holder will be expected to comply with all Moorfields policies pertaining to research governance. This will include ensuring that all research activities of the post holder are approved by the Trust and an appropriate ethics committee before commencement. This will also include meeting all the Trust research audit, monitoring and training requirements.

Research, Teaching & Audit

Moorfields is an important research institution and each individual will be expected to contribute to the research and development, teaching and training within the service. As a result the Trust has a policy concerning all intellectual property that may apply to you. The policy can be found in the Medical Staff handbook or copies can be obtained from the HR Department.

Professional Development

The Trust provides opportunities for CME and CPD. The timetable will be arranged to allow the candidate to take advantage of these opportunities.

The opportunity will be available for the post holder to enrol in a part-time medical education degree course. The postholder will be encouraged and financially supported to work towards a medical education higher degree or accreditation programme.

There is provision for at least 2 weeks paid study leave with expenses if appropriate each year. This is monitored by the study leave committee.

Revalidation requirements

All doctors are responsible to maintain a portfolio of their career over the last 5 years in order to satisfy GMC Revalidation criteria. If successful, you will be required to bring along your supporting information portfolio including recent appraisals documents when joining the Trust.

Doctors holding joint and/or various fixed term appointments throughout their appraisal year are also required to demonstrate evidence of an exit report and supporting information from the different appointments they hold throughout their appraisal year. This information must be brought with them when starting a new appointment within The Trust. It is recommended that doctors collect this information before leaving their previous employers.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• FRCOphth / MRCOphth or equivalent ophthalmic qualification.
• Full GMC Registration (with a 'Licence to Practise')
• Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry
• CCT in Ophthalmology or equivalent ophthalmic training (or be within 6 months of CCT date)

Desirable

• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD).

Further training & knowledge

Essential

• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology.
• Extensive knowledge of General Ophthalmology
• Relevant research methods training with up to date GPC
• Extensive knowledge of Ophthalmic Emergencies

Desirable

• Should have received training in educational supervision as defined by the GMC
• Attended clinical leadership training

Skills & ability

Essential

• Audit & research skills.
• Management & Leadership skills
• Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical & multidisciplinary teams
• Significant Ophthalmic sub-specialty experience

Desirable

• Excellent teaching & presentation skills.

Experience

Essential

• Teaching experience
• Demonstrable experience of taking a leading role in a management, teaching or research group
• Involvement in clinical leadership roles such a participation in QuIPP projects & service improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of public & patient engagement
• Management innovation experience

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields City Road A&E Department

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead the Clinical Skills Foundation Course within Phase 1 of the MBChB; based at the Buckingham Campus.

The CSFC unit aims to enable students to make progress towards meeting some of the knowledge, skills and behaviours described in the GMCs Outcomes for Graduates (2018). The specific aims are to enable students to carry out a patient-centred consultation and interpret the findings to generate appropriate working diagnoses and to enable students to take and record a history from a patient, perform a physical examination of the main systems of the body and understand the importance of the patient perspective in diagnosing and managing patient problems. Teaching occurs centrally on campus, as well as within the hospital and GP practice setting.

CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: (other than direct line)

Will oversee (not line-manage) a team of Clinical Educators and the CSFC Lead Educator. Closely work with the Deputy CSFC Lead.

GP Teams (cross sites), Year 1 and Year 2 Lead, Undergraduate Education Lead (Academic), Undergraduate Education Lead (Clinical), Assessment Lead, MLA Lead Undergraduate Medicine, Student Support Lead, Quality Lead, Curriculum Team, other SL and LBs in the School, Members of the Senior Leadership Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication

High level of written and verbal communication essential to liaise with both internal and external personnel.

Ability to receive, understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner.

Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external bodies, and of working as part of a team.

Teamwork and Motivation

Lead a team including a CSFC Clinical Lecturer, a CSFC lead Clinical Educator and a team of Clinical Educators to ensure that on-campus small group learning is supported.

Collaborate with colleagues in the school on course development, delivery, and assessment, taking on appropriate management and administrative responsibilities.

Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external personnel in particular the Educational Supervisors at the Local Educational Providers ( GPs and hospitals) that are delivering the CSFC

Liaison and Networking

Maintain relationships to facilitate collaboration, share best practices, and address teaching and learning needs.

Attend meetings and participate in other committees and working groups as required.

Service Delivery

Act as the main point of contact for delivery of the CSFC course

Act as the main point of contact for Local Education Providers

Contribute to item writing, standard setting, marking and moderation of assessments where required/available.

Monitor the progress of students throughout the unit, and maintain appropriate records of performance, for example in formative assessments.

Contribute to the delivery of lectures in a range of other units, where required/available.

Planning and Organising Resources

Ensure that the unit, as described in the course documentation, is delivered effectively to students.

Coordinate the production of relevant curriculum materials in a timely fashion.

Liaise with appropriate curriculum management structures to ensure that staff are available to deliver the unit.

Liaise with other unit leads to ensure coordination and integration of curriculum delivery.

Initiative and Problem Solving

Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery.

Resolve problems affecting the delivery of course.

Actively seek to enhance student learning through innovation and continuous improvement.

Facilitate dissemination of good practice across units by discussion with other unit leads in the Medical School.

Analysis and Research

Monitor delivery of the unit, both formally (through the preparation of end of unit reports) and informally, and deal with any issues as they arise.

Participate in academic research activity

Sensory and Physical Demands

Work to achieve a high level of precision and accuracy in all aspects of the role.

Keep up to date with new technologies and approaches which could be utilised to enhance course delivery in the future.

Uses PC/laptop and other presentation/audio-visual equipment.

Work Environment

Demonstrate commitment to, and support of, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Pro-actively contribute to administration, recruitment activities- in particular GP surgeries, and to the collegial work environment.

Has an awareness of the University H&S policies and procedures and knows how to report an incident if required, this includes risks and accidents.

Has ability to adapt to various work environments, both on and off campus.

Ability to make use of both hybrid working as required, and virtual meetings, alongside in person engagements.

Pastoral Care and Welfare

Act as a personal tutor in the undergraduate Medical School as required.

Working with academic support, provide advice on study skills and help students with learning problems, as required.

Report to the Concerns Group any student obviously experiencing problems during the unit.

Team Development

Help shape an environment where less experienced colleagues can learn and develop.

Engage in continuous professional development.

Provide academic leadership to those working within programme areas, for example by co-ordinating the work of others to ensure that courses are delivered effectively or organising the work of a team by agreeing objectives and work plans.

Teaching and Learning

Teach as a member of a teaching team and deliver high quality undergraduate level learning.

Review on a regular basis course content and materials, updating when required.

Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and materials which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.

Ensure that course design and delivery comply with the quality standards and regulations of the University and School.

Work with subject module leads, administrative staff and colleagues in the assessment team in the development and delivery of written, practical and oral assessments - including maintenance of an electronic exam question database, question writing, question review, standard setting, moderation and mark checking processes and examiner recruitment to ensure that assessments are of high quality, valid and responsive to internal and external feedback.

Contribute to preparations for effective internal and external academic quality and governance processes and systems, including those associated with professional, statutory, and regulatory bodies and other accrediting organisations, especially the GMC and OfS.

Receive and respond to formal unit evaluations, and report action taken to the GP Lead and Senior Leadership Team

Support

The capability to support staff and students both internally and externally, such as external examiners, tutors, in the context of the role, including signposting them as required to pastoral resources.

Ensuring that team members are supported and that their role does not cause a disproportionate physical or emotional burden.

Knowledge and Experience

Engage in scholarly activities and develop further experience as a scholar and develop opportunities which contribute to the profile of FMHS.

Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students.

Proactively engage in continuing professional development/training to keep knowledge and skills up to date.

Knowledge of and adherence to the Universitys Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies/procedures.

Make an appropriate contribution to the general operation of the Medical School and University.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC.
• MRCGP qualification
• Post graduate qualification in Education (PGCert equivalence or above).
• Experience of teaching medical students or health professionals.

Desirable

• GP Principal or salaried GP with management responsibilities

Experience

Essential

• A commitment to developing as a medical educator.
• Experience of assessment within medicine.
• Evidence of organisational, administrative and IT skills, including online and blended methods.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance and enhancement issues, procedures and practices.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and/or working within a Medical Education team.
• Experience of development of Teaching and Learning at Curriculum or Unit/Modular Level.
• Up to date knowledge of innovations and research within the Medical Education field.
• Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external personnel.
• Experience of student pastoral and academic support.
• Experience of lecturing asynchronously and via alternative methodologies, including proficient use of collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. Advance HE, the Academy of Medical Educators).
• Excellent inter-personal and communications skills.
• High level of written and verbal communication essential to liaise with both internal and external personnel.
• Experience of establishing productive working relationships with a wide range of people, including external bodies, and of working as part of a team.
• Ability to receive, understand and convey information in a clear and accurate manner.
• Ability to articulate the Facultys objectives in a way that encourages others to engage with the vision.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality.
• A proven ability to work co-operatively with colleagues and contribute to multi-disciplinary projects.
• The ability to proactively and reactively liaise with internal and external contacts to build relationships, disseminate information and co-ordinate activities in a timely and effective manner.
• The ability to make timely and considered decisions, seeking guidance from senior staff where necessary, which will typically have a minimal impact for individuals or limited groups of individuals across a specific domain or cohort.
• Ability to innovate in relation to the development of the facultys taught programmes.

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

University of Buckingham Medical School

Address

Hunter Street

Buckingham

Buckinghamshire

MK18 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/medicine (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP with full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration
• Eligible to practice in the UK independently

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• General understanding of the GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of working with Emis, although full training will be given

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Canolfan Iechyd Llangollen Health Centre

Bishops Walk

LLANGOLLEN

Clwyd

LL20 8RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and flexible Psychologist to join our Mental Health and Wellness Team psychology provision in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The post holder will join a group of passionate psychologists who value diversity and inclusion. We are firm believers in the importance of co-designing and co-delivering with experts by experience, peer workers and partnering with third sector organisations. The team has a range of specialist interests, and experience in delivering a range of trauma specific therapies. We believe in the importance of richness in delivering secondary care services to effectively meet the needs of the population we serve, therefore integrated working with care co-ordinators from Barking and Dagenham Mental Health and Wellness Teams based at Barking Community Hospital is essential, and the post-holder will be required to work on site at least four days a week to facilitate this.

We work in tandem with the Community Psychology provision and view this as crucial in supporting the pathway and the people who need it to thrive. Trauma informed care is imperative not only for supporting people who use the services, but for the staff who work in them. We work closely with the Lead for Trauma Informed Care, and specialist trauma supervision has been set up for the pathway. The successful candidate will be joining the borough at an exciting time where they’ll have the opportunity to contribute to shaping meaningful services for those it is set up to serve.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Provide specialist psychological assessments based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of highly complex, sensitive information.

• Undertake risk assessment and risk management for relevant individual clients and provide both general and specialist advice for professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.

• To formulate evidence based treatment plans, based on sound and current theoretical knowledge and good practice.

• Make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about a range of treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

• To involve service users and their carers in planning and delivery of care.

Interventions and Treatments

• To provide psychological intervention to service users experiencing complex and severe mental health problems.
• To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice.
• Implement a range of highly specialist psychological interventions.
• To work jointly with MDT colleagues to deliver effective and individualised care and treatment.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Abi Harris

Job title: Psychological Professional Lead

Contact Number: 0300 555 1014

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD

Desirable

• Please see JD

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD

Desirable

• Please see JD

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Barking Community Hospital

Barking

Essex

IG11 9LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Service Designer, you will be responsible for designing and improving complex services within a large-scale transformation programme. You'll bring together user research, operational insight, policy considerations and delivery requirements to help create services that are effective, sustainable and centred on the needs of the people who use them.

The role involves planning and delivering service design activities, supporting strategic decision-making and helping multidisciplinary teams understand the wider service landscape. You'll work closely with researchers, designers, developers, clinicians and stakeholders throughout discovery, design and delivery.

You will:

• Design and improve end-to-end services that meet user needs and support programme objectives.

• Use service design methods to understand current experiences, identify pain points and uncover opportunities for improvement.

• Create and use service maps, journey maps, blueprints, prototypes and other design outputs to support collaboration and decision-making.

• Translate complex and sometimes conflicting information into clear and actionable service improvements.

• Work collaboratively with user researchers to understand user needs and ensure services are shaped by evidence and insight.

• Facilitate workshops, discussions and co-design activities with stakeholders and service teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve policies, processes and ways of working through service design.

• Support agile delivery by helping teams test ideas, learn quickly and continuously improve services.

• Communicate service design decisions clearly and build shared understanding across teams and stakeholders.

• Champion user-centred design and contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.

• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping grow service design capability across teams.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how weight management services evolve across Wales, helping to ensure services and digital products are accessible, joined-up and shaped around the needs of the people who use them.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to post-graduate level (or equivalent qualification / experience in an associated professional field)
• Practical experience, working at this level, across the range of work procedures and practices.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Desirable

• FEDIP Practitioner, or equivalent recognised Intermediate Professional qualification.
• Theoretical and specialist knowledge gained with the following certifications (or equivalent): o CUA - Certified Usability Analyst.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a similar role as a confident and competent designer, developing designs based on evidence of user needs and organisational outcomes.
• Experience of interpreting evidence-based research and incorporating this into your work.
• Experience of meeting performance targets and coaching and mentoring others to improve performance.
• Familiar with graphical human/computer interfaces that facilitate effective communication between human operator and computer.
• Aware of applying relevant standards, practices, codes, and assessment and certification programmes to the specific organisation or business domain.
• Familiar with iterative methods and techniques to allocate and optimise the division of functions between the human, machine and organisational elements of IT systems, and the functions themselves in terms of ergonomic impact.
• Familiar with systematic and iterative design of the physical and cognitive interfaces, to create an effective user experience in a software system, product or service, with attention paid to variety of locations and access devices employed by users.
• Knowledge and understanding of the brand image and personality of the organisation's products and/or services and the overall culture and personality of the work environment.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Teamwork skills in working collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal.
• Written and Verbal Expression Skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, such as reports and via emails.
• Creativity skills in taking innovative approaches to problem solving and/or devising inventive and creative solutions.
• Attention to detail skills to ensure accuracy and high-quality standards in given tasks, to ensure deliverables are accurate and complete.
• Interacting with people skills in establishing relationships, contributing to an open culture and maintaining contacts with people from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. Effective, approachable and sensitive communicator in different communities and cultures.
• Adaptability Skills to adapt style and approach and to meet the needs of different audiences.

Other

Essential

• Commitment to supporting the organisation's mission to encourage and embrace diversity and inclusion across the NHS.
• A flexible approach to work in a hybrid working environment.
• Travel throughout Wales between sites, as required by the job.
• Standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• Welsh language skills are desirable levels 1 or above in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
• Knowledge of NHS Wales or the Health sector

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

Public Health Wales

Address

2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF11 8FQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

The following are the core responsibilities of the Salaried GP. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Effective management of long-term conditions

Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the revalidation process

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registered with a license to practise; On the NHS England Performers List.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in General Practice/Primary Care setting; Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QoF) Working autonomously in an General Practitioner role.

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Essential

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient care skills; Enthusiastic, collaborative and keen to contribute to a positive team culture.

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

Millstream Medical Centre

Address

Avon Approach

Salisbury

SP1 3SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main purpose of the role

As directed by the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse, the post-holder will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team offering specialist clinical interventions individuals accessing our services.

All members of staff are required to always act in accordance with Change Grow Live expectations of attitudes and behaviours. These attitudes and behaviours include, but are not limited to:

• Representing Change Grow Live in a professional manner on all occasions.
• Striving to improve and share good practice, and work towards continuous improvement
• Maintaining and promoting effective communication and shared good practice across the organisation as a whole and externally.
• To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• Adopting a co-operative approach to service delivery which draws on the strength, knowledge, and expertise of all individuals including individuals who use our services, staff, and volunteers
• Promoting mutual trust and respect as a guiding principle for all working relationships both internal and external

Reporting and working relationships

The role will report directly to the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.

Reporting relationships may change.

Role-specific responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.

Undertake assessments for all alcohol individuals who use our services as indicated in the Change Grow Live Alcohol Policy and Procedure, using the outcome to determine safe detoxification as required.

Assist in the titration process for opioid individuals who use our services as required by service need to ensure the service user achieves an optimum dose of opioid substitution therapy (OST). This process is supported by good communication to other team members, including community pharmacists.

Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis A and or B vaccinations when indicated.

Work within and consolidate integrated care and treatment pathways for individuals who are identified as being infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and/or HIV).

Undertake community alcohol detoxification either at the service or at the service users home.

Support opioid detoxification in the community.

Undertake phlebotomy, as required, ensuring adherence to identified pathways for blood sample labelling, collection, obtaining results and signposting.

Use blood results to support the assessment of the current health status of individuals who use our services, the need for specialist medical referral and the suitability for community detoxification.

Where indicated, refer for specialist inpatient services (including detoxification) and liaise with hospital and inpatient unit staff.

Contribute to Change Grow Lives Naloxone Strategy by training staff and individuals who use our services in the use of naloxone. Ensuring naloxone is distributed to individuals who use our services at every opportunity.

Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to individuals who use our services. Organise signposting to other services as required and ensure clear pathways into other treatment arenas as appropriate.

Have a demonstrable ability to manage emergency situations by being proficient in basic life support, defibrillation and managing a medical emergency e.g., anaphylaxis and overdose until the ambulance arrives.

Understand and adhere to the legislation surrounding the use of patient group directions (PGDs).

Utilise psychosocial intervention in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services and ownership of recovery planning.

Communication

Develop therapeutic alliances with individuals who use our services and develop effective partnerships with them to support their individual recovery journeys, offering health promotion and harm reduction advice.

Ensure that there is good communication of treatments offered, treatment progress and outcome of any investigations to other healthcare agencies, including GPs.

Maintain a current knowledge of appropriate interventions. Ensure that all revalidation requirements are being met and communicated to line manager.

Develop and provide health education, regarding problematic alcohol and drug use and alcohol and drug detoxification.

Attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role in agreement with and under the direction of the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse.

Delivering a Quality Service

The post-holder will contribute to the service to ensure that people who use substances consistently receive high quality services that adhere to the best practice guidelines and to the highest professional standards.

Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and Change Grow Live clinical protocols and procedures.

Leadership