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

• oRMN

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of continued learning.

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

Cherrydown 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

• To be part of the spiritual care and chaplaincy service and provide routine pastoral, religious and spiritual care to patients, their families, volunteers and staff during normal working hours.
• To respond to urgent calls during normal working hours. This will often involve offering support in emotionally difficult and challenging situations.
• To offer support to patients, and their families as they approach the end of life and offer bereavement support as required.
• To work flexibly and be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To support parents, and those important to them, following a pregnancy or baby loss. To be able to offer ongoing support and, where appropriate, services appropriate to the needs of the family.
• To actively participate in and sometimes lead the Our Babies month service for early pregnancy loss.
• To be available to participate in the spiritual care and chaplaincy service 24/7 on call service which is offered in significant life changing situations and can be demanding and emotionally challenging.
• To plan and lead funerals which the Trust is responsible for providing.
• To participate in the planning and leading of some of the annual services and events that the spiritual care and chaplaincy service plans and leads, including the adult and the baby and child memorial service.
• To be a key part of the spiritual care and chaplaincy team and support other team members.
• To represent the chaplaincy and spiritual care service at various meetings within the Trust. Such as the End-of-Life Steering Group, Patient Experience Council, Faith Consultation Group, Dementia and Delirium Steering Group and Organ Donation Group) and present reports as required.
• To provide supervision to spiritual care and chaplaincy volunteers and bank/on-call chaplains in their day-to-day duties.

Communication and relationships

• To be able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information
• Where appropriate liaise with representatives of local faith communities.
• To ensure all who are referred to the service are supported by a person-centred approach and ensure support is offered in a timely and dignified manner, regardless of their personal belief or lifestyle choices.
• To treat any information gained through the spiritual care and chaplaincy role in accordance with Trust policy with absolute confidentiality, unless there is a lawful requirement to inform other agencies.
• To work in accordance with the UK Board of Health Care Chaplaincy Professional Code of Conduct

Analysis and judgement

• To be able to assess urgent and non-urgent referrals and respond accordingly. In a pastoral situation to be able to assess the needs of patients and those important to them and deliver appropriate pastoral, spiritual and, as required, religious support.

Planning and organisation

• To ensure that detailed records are kept securely of patient contact and information.
• To attend, support and plan service meetings and other meetings as required.
• To participate in the activities of the chaplaincy and spiritual care and chaplaincy service, as appropriate and under the direction of the Spiritual Care Lead.
• Contribute to the maintenance and provision of Trust sanctuaries and public areas set aside for spiritual, religious or pastoral practice and expression.

Physical skills

• To be able participate in 24/7 on call across all hospital sites.

Policy & service development / implementation

• To support in the ongoing developments of the spiritual care and chaplaincy service.
• Contribute to the development of underpinning polices, standard operational procedures and service information.
• Finance
• To keep accurate records of work done, call out times and travel claims, submitting these in a timely manner for approval.

Staff / HR / Leadership / Training

• To maintain own responsibility in keeping the required mandatory training up to date.
• Contribute to the education and training of healthcare professionals and volunteers in spiritual care practices.
• Be active in the maintenance of own spiritual traditions and maintain good standing within own faith (licencing/authorising) body.
• Actively maintain and contribute to own appraisal, essential training, continuing professional development (CPD), and personal and departmental objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A member of good standing within a member Church of Churches Together in Great Britain and Ireland.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject area.

Desirable

• Ordained minister from a member church of Churches Together in Great Britain and Ireland.
• A qualification or training in pastoral care, counselling or hospital chaplaincy.

Knowledge

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate relevant experience.
• Awareness of ethical issues relating to the healthcare setting.
• An understanding of current healthcare issues.
• Experience of chaplaincy work, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of a range of religions and faiths.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use pastoral and listening skills to assess situations quickly.
• Able to work effectively in a multi faith team.
• To contribute to the development of good practice within the service.
• Ability to analyse and use initiative in sometimes highly emotive pastoral situations.
• Ability to communicate with and offer spiritual, religious and pastoral care to a wide variety of people.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Competence at general administrative tasks, including word processing and digital record keeping.
• Ability to work independently, deciding when to refer to manager, plan daily activities and own workload.

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The role will support the care of those patients who are:

Referred into the team by internal services, GP surgeries for support with their mental health, to provide signposting.

The role will offer mental state monitoring and risk assessment.

The role will provide a range of brief psychotherapeutic and social interventions, appropriate to the band of the role, for people experiencing mental health difficulties. via telephone or video call, occasionally face to face visits where this is deemed as the only appropriate medium.

The role involves working with people experiencing mental health concerns / complex emotional needs via a number of different means i.e. face-to-face, telephone and/or video call.

The role will also include an effective working knowledge of the voluntary sector as well as an understanding of the needs of carers and family.

The role will require working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within a multi-disciplinary team in delivering services.

There is a requirement for substantial periods of concentration and sitting and accurate and timely record keeping.

3. SCOPE AND RANGE

For people experiencing a mental health crisis, Video/Tele-coaches Intervention Practitioners will provide:

Mental state assessments

Clinical risk assessments

Clinical formulations

A range of recovery focussed interventions.

Validation and de-escalation of crisis

Distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies

Brief psychological interventions to people experiencing fluctuation in their mental health state.

Consultation and advice to carers and families and other agencies to enable them to effectively support service users.

Effective liaison with other parts of the mental health pathway and partner agencies

Effective signposting and advice

4. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Provide complex and sensitive information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (users of services, carers, multi-disciplinary staff, and other statutory / non statutory services).

Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service managing clinical enquires.

Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with local guidance.

Role model effective communication: demonstrating empathy, respect, compassion and hope where there may be barriers to understanding.

Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable in line with operational guidance e.g., SBAR.

Maintain professional relationships with all colleagues to ensure professional standards are met.

Promote a culture that incorporates Trust values and is recovery focused.

Provide consultation and advice to the service users support network.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Undertake clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies / procedures.

Reporting of exceptions, complaints and gaps in service

Assist in data collection for the on-going evaluation of the service.

Assist in Promotion of the Service locally and nationally as appropriate.

Act as the persons and their carers / familys advocate

Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the Trusts incident reporting policy supporting appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

To assist with ensuring day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and person experience.

To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

To comply at all times with the Trusts Safer Governance related policies

Seek advice and support from senior colleagues/line manager whenever necessary.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Ensure good documentation is provided and entered within the appropriate systems of record sharing.

Liaise with other key stakeholders to ensure that effective and timely care is provided.

Co-ordinate any agreed lone working arrangements

To manage own diary to ensure that all components of the role are given equal attention and prioritised as required.

To rebook appointments electronically in line with guidelines for managing waiting lists.

Responsibility for Persons Care, Treatment and Therapy

Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective and integrated manner.

To attend Clinical Team Meetings and share relevant information with the clinical team.

Promote a recovery model that empowers persons, carers and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making, owning their packages of care / treatment.

Create, implement and update care plans and risk assessments as required.

Champion persons rights and service users including dignity, equality, diversity, choice and respect.

Provide advice and guidance regarding mental health problems.

Share clinical information on individuals coming into contact with Police Officers, as per agreed information sharing protocol under guidance from senior staff.

Request information on specific individuals from Police Officers as per information sharing protocol.

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Implementation of NICE guidance and other statutory / best practice guidelines (if appropriate) under guidance from senior staff

To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to service provision

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

Participate in programmes of audit and research within the team as agreed, implementing the findings.

Contribute to clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided.

Involvement in the development of local systems and process that ensure the implementation of Trust policies.

To monitor waiting lists and ensure the team managers are aware of potential breeches in a timely manner.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

The post holder does not have financial responsibility for budgetary management.

It is the individual post holders responsibility to manage organisational resources efficiently and to suggest efficiency savings to line management as they arise.

The post holder has the responsibility to maintain the safekeeping of the organisations property.

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g., Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

Supervise and support junior staff with guidance from senior staff.

Monitor practice and development of junior staff as appropriate reporting to supervisory staff.

Assist in induction of staff.

As required by the Clinical Leads, conduct appraisal and performance management of junior staff

Provision of day-to-day management supervision

Demonstrate and role model excellent clinical leadership skills.

Ensure that core training is maintained.

Ensure participation in the teams compliance with CQC standards as directed by clinical lead.

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

Ensure information resources are used to maintain knowledge of Trust, Directorate and Team priorities and safety initiatives.

Maintain up to date clinical records in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensure information is shared with key stakeholders and other agencies in a secure manner.

Responsibility for Research and Development

Participate in research and development.

Freedom to Act

To participate in regular supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines and Trust policy.

Work without direct management and take accountability for your own actions.

When tasks are delegated, ensure that the person you have delegated these tasks to is appropriately skilled to do so.

Work within the operational policies and service specifications of the team.

Work without direct supervision to deliver interventions via telephone and/or video call under direction of practice leads.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

To participate in LW's annual Appraisal process.

To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so.

Work cooperatively with staff colleagues ensuring a no hands off approach.

Ensure that you remain professionally competent.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties / responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the clinical lead.

Please see full job description and person specification attached for more details

Person Specification

Specific skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with users of services experiencing a wide range of complex mental health presentations.
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with users of services, carers and other professional bodies.
• Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
• Assessment, planning, and evaluation of mental health difficulties.
• Able to risk assess.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Experience in applying psychologically informed interventions.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
• Able to prioritise work to reflect changing needs.
• Ability to manage own time.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Standard typing and IT skills.
• Successful completion of Health Screening.

Desirable

• Able to participate and present information in a group setting.
• Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
• Research awareness
• Supervising learners and other staff

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to foundation degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject e.g. Health & Social Care.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect.
• Motivated, reliable and visionary.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based interventions relevant to the service.
• Knowledge of Multi-Disciplinary Working
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
• Relevant specialist clinical/professional courses/training.

Experience

Essential

• Application of evidenced based interventions relevant to the service.
• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
• Experience of working in a multi-Disciplinary environment.
• Experience of working in a secondary care community mental health service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role are split between Key and Core Clinical Functions with a selection listed below. Please find full list of responsibilities within the attached Job Description.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Responsible for the clinical leadership of a team of nurses in an Acute setting
• Responsible for the assessment implementation and evaluation of care plans for individual service users
• To assist the Ward Manager in setting and maintaining high standards of care and evaluating quality outcomes
• Participate in a range of assessments provided during a 24 hour period
• To take charge of the unit in the absence of the person with continuing responsibility,
• To teach and supervise the team, including qualified, non-qualified and learners
• Maintain good standards of communication, both oral and written, in accordance with NMC guideline

Core Clinical Functions

• Assist the Team Manager in the day to day operation of the clinical area, and the development of the team.
• Contribute to the development of the service by participating in forums/ steering groups/ meetings as required.
• Work collaboratively as a Key Worker within the multidisciplinary team, acting as a role model for good practice; this includes liaising with associated professionals and other agencies, and offering support and guidance to clinical team as necessary.
• 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. Assist with the development and/or revision of policies and procedures as necessary.
• Undertake other link roles for specified areas as required, including Infection Control, Health and Safety, PALS liaison and Student Placements.
• Take a lead and 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.
• Ability to work flexibly over a 24 hour period in order to meet the operational requirements of the unit.
• 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

For more detail on this jobs role please see attached Job Description or contact our team.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Education

Essential

• RMN ENB 998 or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to be a role model of good practice.
• Proven ability to work whilst under pressure.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act.

Desirable

• Research and development skills and relevant qualification.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 5.
• Evidence of post qualifying continued learning.
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lakes

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

To manage own daily highly specialist/expert complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner.

Extensive post-graduate experience, with extensive experience related to early intervention and the principles of community neonatal care.

To act as a highly specialist clinical resource, disseminating expert information to Occupational Therapy colleagues, the general public and other health care professionals in both acute and community paediatric settings.

To undertake triage and highly complex assessments, using advanced levels of clinical reasoning to arrive at a differential diagnosis independently.

To provide direct advice for management and/or deliver intervention if appropriate e.g. performing highly skilled, technical physical techniques; using highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of precision.

Lead the development of standards and outcome measurement for good practice with patients.

To be responsible for implementing change within own practice and influencing and monitoring standards of Occupational Therapy practice within the team.

Proactively engage with MDT colleagues to progress innovations and improvements in practice and service.

To be responsible for linking with relevant local and tertiary consultant clinics as an expert resource.

To work strategically and operationally with the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Manager in ensuring that clinical policies, procedures and guidelines meet the needs of the Occupational Therapy service.

The post holder will decide and be responsible for the allocation, and safe use, of resources in relation to individual patient care, e.g. physical equipment such as surgical appliances or nasopharyngeal suction, and the delegation of work to junior Occupational Therapy staff and Occupational Therapy HCSWs.

In conjunction with the Professional Lead to be responsible and delegate work to the Administrative Team.

Actively and positively participate in supervision and appraisal.

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues of all professions, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service to the patient.

Communicates daily and in collaboration with consultant colleagues, General Practitioners and other AHP colleagues.

Uses a range of communication tools e.g., IT tools, presentation skills for training and teaching purposes.

The post holder will work within close multi/interdisciplinary teams to deliver specialist assessments, interventions and complex care planning.

Provide highly specialist advice regarding patients progress, current evidence-based practice, research and interpretation of clinical assessments / observations.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their families dealing with very sensitive and distressing emotional issues.

Demonstrates highly advanced communication skills using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools. This will include patients/carers who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, not have English as their first language, cognitive / perceptual difficulties or other communication impairments. To elicit cooperation and establish an appropriate assessment and intervention plan.

Respecting the dignity and rights of the baby and their family / carers.

Communicates regularly with other Occupational Therapy colleagues and the wider MDT. Carrying out joint sessions and mentoring to ensure own and others clinical practice is appropriate and informed.

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues of all professions, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service to the patient.

To establish and maintain excellent communication networks with members of the MDT, statutory organisations, private and voluntary sector as appropriate when planning a patients assessment /intervention programme and discharge. Provide education to patients, carers / family, MDT about the management of health impairment including the Developmental care of Neonates in the community.

Manage their own complex caseload efficiently and effectively, balancing other patient related and professional demands to meet departmental and organisational priorities.

Use highly advanced analytical skills to determine the appropriate course of action for each individual patient, signposting to the appropriate pathway. This may include advice, developing a care package to be delivered by others, referral onwards to other AHP colleagues or direct Occupational Therapy.

On a daily basis, take a major role in the advanced assessment of highly complex presentations of patients referred to the Neonatal Follow-Up service.

Determine patient/carer understanding of multiple treatment proposals and produce plans in conjunction with the patient/carer. This will include the ability to gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients/carers.

Take a lead role in the education of post-graduate Occupational Therapy colleagues and other professions. Imparting knowledge and skills, guiding further knowledge acquisition and acting as a mentor.

Regularly undertake research/audit within the Paediatric Occupational Therapy service, developing an advanced practice portfolio and implementing best practice in line with National Guidelines.

Use electronic systems to support the delivery of assessments and interventions, and enable the accurate collection, interpretation and analysis of data.

Maintain and store patient records and information in line with Health Board policy and GDPR.

Participate in regular reviews of the service in collaboration with the line manager; and modifies/develops policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols to enable service improvement.

Influences and implements change within own practice; monitors standards of practice within the service.

Represent the Neonatal Follow-Up service and Paediatric Occupational Therapy to service users and other stakeholders when required.

Enable service user feedback to develop and improve the service for this patient group.

Be at the forefront of Occupational Therapy and interdisciplinary planning of Neonatal Follow-Up models and early intervention services.

Be responsible for the safe use of equipment used by self and others.

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- Knowledge

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• MSc or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments that can be used with client group.
• Evidence of relevant, specialised post graduate courses/CPD.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant special interest group.
• Leadership qualification
• Experience at professional grade equivalent.
• Teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working within the field of paediatric Occupational Therapy.
• Managing a complex caseload.
• Experience of audit/ research (clinical and organisational).
• Inter-professional and multi-agency team working.
• Clinical service development and compliance with governance requirements and guidelines.

Desirable

• Experience of working alongside Paediatric Consultants or similar.
• Experience of working with Neonatal Follow-Up.
• Leadership and representation in clinical networks/practice groups
• Experience of teaching at post graduate level.

Aptitude and Abilitites

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written).
• Ability to use highly specialised clinical reasoning skills to determine differential diagnosis, independent of other Practitioners, in an expert area of practice.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.
• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling and equipment fitting

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above

Values

Essential

• Self-motivated and capable of motivating others.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Innovative and passionate for the Neonatal community care
• Adaptability and ability to embrace changes in a fast-developing clinical environments

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Carnegie Clinic

The Sunflower Suite, Brithweunydd Road

Trealaw

CF40 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive quality service that demonstrates highly specialised clinical knowledge and expertise for the management of patients with metastatic breast cancer and their carers/family. Making contact with patients from the time of initial referral/diagnosis to provide practical, psychological and emotional support.
• To work as part of the wider cancer service providing expert support to patients and their families.
• To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment.
• To work in collaboration with the lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and mainland, to provide a high-quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care
• To act as an expert resource in providing evidence-based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with metastatic breast cancer service needs and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients that are unbiased. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life.
• To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of metastatic breast cancer services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the acute trust and community services within the specialty.
• Lead the development and implementation of clinical audits and research projects in own specialist area, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with trust governance and clinical guidelines including Peer Review processes.

For further information about the role and list of essential criteria, please refer to the Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered nurse: entry on either part 1 or 12 of the NMC register, with 5 years post basic clinical experience.
• Cancer care/palliative care/Haematology specialist training/knowledge
• Evidence of professional development relevant to the specialty
• To hold an ENB 998 or teaching qualification
• To have completed specialist study at level 7. To hold or working at master level qualifications.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and training
• A minimum of 3 years professional practice with experience in clinical Haematology or oncology, with a sound knowledge of the specialty.

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

IOW NHS Trust

Parkhurst Road

NEWPORT

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective clinical care to the UTC patients and the practice population.

This will be achieved by providing clinical and managerial leadership to the Urgent Care Practitioners and other staff involved in clinical care within the Urgent Treatment Centre and practice.

The post holder will work closely with the GPs and management team to deliver the practice priorities.

The post holder will represent Faversham Medical Group at various fora including, UTC clinical & network meetings as necessary.

Job responsibilities

Clinical;

Oversee safe and effective delivery of clinical careLead on and undertake relevant audits, including prescribing and PGD audits

Lead on and undertake relevant audits, including prescribing and PGD audits

Lead and participate in reviews of clinical safety and significant incidents issues

Manage implementation of any changes recommended from incident reviews and learning events

Manage and participate in continuous clinical improvement initiatives

Participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate/required

Oversee the process of the monitoring of emergency equipment, sharps bins, vaccine fridge and stock

Work with the Infection Control Lead to ensure all standards are met

Work with the management team and lead on development of current and new services relevant to the UTC and practice

Data/quality;

Work with the management/administration team on the recording and attainment of QOF standards

Work with the management/administration team on the achievement of Enhanced Services relevant to the Urgent Care Practitioners team

Ensure Patient Group Directives (PGDs) are read, signed and used appropriately

Take part in the development of PGDs as required

Undertake and lead on prescribing and other clinically relevant audits for the clinical team

Keep up to date with CQC requirements and inform the Urgent Care Practitioners team of any changes as relevant

Ensure an adequate system of peer review/clinical audit is undertaken within the team to monitor and maintain clinical standards

Create and submit quality and contractual compliance reports required by commissioners

Human Resources;

Manage Urgent Care Practitioners rota and to maintain adequate staffing levels

Carry out the Urgent Care Practitioners teams annual appraisals and reviews, including 6 monthly reviews

Review and approve training requests from the UCP team in collaboration with the management team and GP lead for HR

Identify training requirements within the Urgent Care Practitioners team

Carry out back to work interviews after episodes of sick leave

Deal with requests for annual leave/TOIL/time off for other reasons, authorising or rejecting any requests in line with the Staff Handbook and in discussion with the HR Manager as appropriate.

Sign off overtime requests

Deal with change of hours requests in conjunction with the Business and HR Managers

Carry out exit interviews with the HR Manager

Deal with general day-to-day queries from members of the UTC team

Take part in UCP/UTC meetings

Responsible for cross line management when another line manager is absent.

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

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff

Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice

Ownership of 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

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 provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate

Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal

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 other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Safeguarding:

It is the responsibility of all staff at Faversham Medical Practice to;

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Ensure their safeguarding adults and safeguarding children training is up to date at the level appropriate to their role

Ensure the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice are adhered to during employment

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:

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

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

Some items have been removed or shortened, please consult the full job description attached.

This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities associated with the role but is not exhaustive. The range of activities and areas of responsibility will evolve over time. The content of this job description will therefore be subject to regular review and amendment in line with any resulting change in the need to fulfil and meet the organisations needs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills written and verbal.
• Excellent clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in urgent care setting.
• Over 6 months experience in a management role.
• Ability to clear workload by the end of each shift.
• Knowledge of & Ability to assist in complex HR processes such as grievance process, disciplinary, dismissal etc.

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with time off requests.
• Experience in overseeing stock control.

IT Skills

Essential

• Very Good IT skills.
• Experience of urgent care or GP practice based clinical system.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS clinical system.

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop own and surrounding teams clinical skills.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality, ensuring this is followed by all staff working in the UTC.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Empathetic and caring approach to patients.
• Suitability for working with children.
• Ability and skills to manage and motivating staff

Desirable

• Experience in developing and implementing new services
• Experience of working with external organisations

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexibility of working hours/ability to help cover shifts.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC/GPHC Registration.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Minor illness qualification.

Desirable

• Educated to masters degree level in advanced clinical practice or working towards.
• Independent prescriber.
• Ability to plaster.
• Red dot qualification.

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

Faversham Medical Practice

Address

Faversham Health Centre

Bank Street

Faversham

Kent

ME13 8QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

All clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified Psychologist. The Assistant Psychologist has a responsibility to perform all tasks within the spirit and the policies of the East London NHS Foundation Trust and Caraline. Under such direction and with these conditions the duties will be:

• To carry out or assist in carrying out specified assessments, including standardised psychometric tests and the scoring, analysis and initial preparation of formal reports.

• To deliver standardised individual and group psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.

• To undertake file/case reviews to support clinical decision making of the psychology and multidisciplinary staff.

• To attend psychology and multidisciplinary meetings about service users to share and obtain information, disseminate report findings and convey opinion and analyses.

• To contribute to risk assessment and management of service users, and to immediately report any instances of harm or suspected harm/risk to a service user or others to qualified members of the team in line with safeguarding and risk management policies and protocols.

• To maintain clear records of all client work carried out in Trust and / or Caraline client case note. To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording and report writing and responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of conduct and practice of the BPS/HCPC and Trust policies and procedures.

• To maintain a high level of written and verbal communication with multidisciplinary colleagues, GPs, service users, carers.

• To use all Trust and Caraline information systems as required and in a timely manner to enter patient data, activity data, using email and diaries, and any other systems in compliance with NHS and Caraline information governance and local Trust and Caraline requirements

• To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with post-holders professional and team/operational manager(s).
• To undertake mandatory training in line with Trust and Caraline requirements.

• To undergo regular performance appraisal and review.

• To contribute to team audits carried out as part of routine service review and evaluation, and specific audits as required, under supervision.

• To participate in carrying out service orientated and clinically relevant research (as agreed by the Trust, Locality Director and Professional Psychology Lead).

• To utilize theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

• To design databases, undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes as required.

• To develop knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to adult and older adult mental health.

• To contribute to the development of colleagues understanding of psychological aspects of care through informal and formal discussion/presentation.

• To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a qualified Psychologist in accordance with good practice guidance from the BPS. To participate in peer group support with other assistant psychologists within CEDS and Caraline and the wider Trust.

• To keep abreast of developments in psychological assessment and treatment of people with eating disorders and other mental health difficulties through self-directed reading, attendance at CPD events, and through own supervision.

• Responsible for the safe and secure use and storage of all Trust-supplied equipment, in line with Trust policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous work with people with mental health or social care needs.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with eating disorders
• Experience working in a clinical team, especially as an Assistant Psychologist or direct care giver.
• Experience in communicating sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues.
• Experience of service evaluation.
• Experience in delivering individual and group psychological interventions.
• Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to mental health.
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions or other contact with services users and carers online

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• An understanding of research in health care settings.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Skills in engaging positively with a wide range of people with respect for diversity and encouraging inclusion.
• Ability to work independently, within agreed time frames, and using supervision appropriately within limits of competence.
• Ability to create and maintain effective relationships within the Clinical team and with a range of professionals.
• Ability to be open and reflective
• IT literate (including expertise in using Microsoft Office applications) to a professional standard and using statistical packages for evaluation and research.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in order to deliver services from various community bases across the county
• Demonstrate a keen interest in working in the field of Eating Disorders
• Ability to work flexibly to cover evening groups / service need. TOIL will be given for any evening work.

Education / Training / Qualification

Essential

• A first or upper second class honours degree in Psychology

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mountbatten House

56 High Street South

Dunstable

LU6 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

The post holder will take an active part in all aspects of the Departments work. They will become familiar with all techniques and procedures providing a high quality, professional radiography service at all times.

Participate in extended working day and shift rotation to meet service needs

Follow and observe Local rules for radiation Protection. To be familiar with and adhere to all Trust and Department Policies and procedures. Observe at all times codes of professional conduct.

Assess referrals against IR(ME)R criteria in order to justify the medical exposure of radiation to patients.

Practice a meticulous approach to patient documentation and the identification of radiographs. Be aware of patient confidentiality issues and ensure and promote good practice.

To actively participate in department QA, Audit and Red Dot and radiographer commenting.

Plan and prioritise own clinical work-load. Adapt and ensure safe practice in different areas such as theatres, wards and resuscitation room.

Ensure all equipment is used with care and intelligence and all faults are reported to Senior Staff. Follow department procedures for routine cleaning and preparation of rooms.

To participate in the clinical training of student radiographers. To provide guidance to assistant practitioners and radiology support workers.

Person Specification

Interview and image review

Essential

• MSc/BSc/DCR Daignosic Radiography
• HCPC Registration (or working towards i.e Student Radiographer)
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• GCSE achieved grades Maths/English

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

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

SCPHN Student (Health Visiting and School Nursing) in London Borough of Newham are expected to work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for (SCPHN).

We will provide the SCPHN student with a learning environment which will enable the student to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified SCPHN within a defined pathway.

To gain the knowledge, skills and competence required in order to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:

• Clinical practice
• Community Engagement
• Clinical practice development
• Leadership in clinical practice

The post of the SCPHN Sponsorship Student is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are:

To attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a NMC registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on a defined pathway.

To fulfil the requirements of the Specialist Community Practitioner programme by attending university course dates and practice placement days in accordance with University regulations

To work with the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor to develop the skills and competencies to achieve NMC Registration Standards for Specialist Community Practice; and embed knowledge gained into clinical practice.

To demonstrate an understanding of current and emerging National, Regional and local healthcare legislation, policies and guidelines as they pertain to chosen pathway

To develop/build on skills of caseload and team leadership and management

To work within University Regulations pertaining to academic work and student conduct.

To work within employing organisational policies as they pertain to the relevant clinical setting.

To work within the LBN Childrens Health, 0-19 Services policies and procedures relating to practice and employees responsibilities.

Confidentiality & Information Governance

Adhere to the Data Protection Act (2018),GDPR, and Freedom of Information Act (2000).

Ensure that all client information is stored and transmitted securely, with awareness of the NHS information governance protocols.

Health & Safety

Act in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).

Report hazards, accidents, or concerns to the appropriate authority and contribute to a safe environment for staff and service users.

Equal Opportunities

Promote and practice equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.

Challenge discrimination and uphold the values of fairness and respect in line with the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy.

Safeguarding

Adhere to all safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults.

Participate inmandatory safeguarding trainingand supervision, applying knowledge to recognise and escalate concerns effectively.

Infection Prevention and Control

Comply with infection control standards and ensure hand hygiene practices are followed rigorously.

Attend required training and take personal responsibility for reducing the risk of infection transmission.

Risk Management

Understand and participate in the organisations risk management processes.

Document and escalate risks appropriately and contribute to developing safer practice.

Professionalism

Maintain a high standard of personal conduct, including abstaining from alcohol during work hours and complying with theNo Smoking Policy.

Avoid conflicts of interest and seek approval for secondary employment if applicable.

What You Will Gain

Sponsorship for a Level 7 academic qualification (SCPHN Health Visiting)

Clinical training supported by experienced Practice Assessors and Supervisors

Exposure to a progressive public health nursing strategy

Corporate membership with the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV)

Access to a structured preceptorship and CPD programme post-qualification

Opportunities for career progression in public health nursing

What You Will Do

Deliver public health initiatives and care packages (e.g. healthy weight, behaviour support)

Undertake health needs assessments and manage a caseload

Focus on high-impact areas of the Healthy Child Programme

Safeguard vulnerable children and lead quality improvement (QI) projects

Engage in clinical leadership, community engagement, and practice development

What We Are Looking For

Motivation to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for children and families

Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health issues

Strong communication, emotional resilience, and decision-making capabilities

High academic ability to manage a demanding year of study and placement

Reflective learners with leadership potential and a collaborative mindset.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration for nursing or midwifery.
• Level 6 qualification (2:2 or higher).
• Literacy and Numeracy at the level of the National Qualifications Framework at level 1-2 for Numeracy (equivalent of GCSE) and 3-4 for Literacy (equivalent of A level)

Desirable

• Evidence of 2 years post qualification experience as a Nurse or Midwife.
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Recordable qualification Child Protection Supervision

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience as a qualified Nurse / Midwife
• Multi- agency/multidisciplinary working
• Experience of direct supervision of qualified and unqualified staff
• Experience of providing complex packages of care and interagency working
• Experience of teaching and assessing students
• Experience of child protection and looked after children work with families in a local authority social services/social care department, NSPCC or other relevant agency. Experience of direct work with children and families
• Able to recognise what good practice looks like and demonstrate how they have delivered practice at that level.
• Experience of undertaking quality assurance/service improvement frameworks and or carrying out quality assurance activities such as audits and practice observations.

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Leading training
• Developing and delivery of projects
• Experience of first line management
• Experience as a clinical supervisor

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

London Borough of Newham

Address

Building 1000, Newham Dockside

1000 Dockside Road

London

E16 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide Education, Health and Care plan (EHC) assessments, reports and reviews, and oversee and quality assure the EHC assessment provision within the service, including reports and assessments by other team members; in all cases ensure adherence to local, national and professional guidelines and practice.

Exercise specialist understanding in complex cases, supporting multi-disciplinary colleagues and working closely with the SEN Team. This will include offering specialist testimony regarding OT provision e.g. at panels, appeals and tribunals.

Maintain a specialist knowledge of the EHC process and associated legislation, keeping up to date with SEND local offers, developments and good practice; share and disseminate learning and promote quality improvement.

Manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client-centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaningful goals, treatment, and advice.

Carry out assessments and evaluate the childs occupational performance, for example, through the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.

Please see the full JD attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma or degree level in Occupational Therapy or equivalent training/study

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including post registration training/qualifications in relevant specialist areas e.g. sensory integration levels 1 and 2, CO-OP approach, neurodevelopment and complex needs
• Post registration training/qualification in leadership and management, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
• Up to date Moving & Handling training.
• Field Work Educator Course, or equivalent training/experience.

Desirable

• Training specific to EHC process, including report writing and giving evidence at tribunals/hearings

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting.
• Significant, current and relevant clinical skills - either developed in children's OT or transferable - demonstrating evidence informed practice with an occupation-based focus.
• Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to assess the need for, prescribe/recommend and advise on the use of specialist equipment.
• Ability to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non-standardised methods, in line with best practice.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to empower others in practice and a sound understanding of accountability, delegation and escalation in a clinical setting.
• Excellent written communication skills, including: odetailed reports and contemporaneous note taking othe ability to record and convey actions, decisions, recommendations, etc, accurately, succinctly and within timelines

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience within paediatrics
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of complex caseload management.
• interventions - including moving and handling and specialist equipment use - for children with a range of difficulties e.g. physical disabilities, multiple and complex conditions, displaying, challenging behaviour, coordination or sensory processing difficulties
• Significant experience in the assessment and provision of EHC reports.
• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHC plans and related legislation.
• Established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's OT, including safeguarding.
• Experience of leadership and management, including appraisal and performance/absence management.

Desirable

• Experience of attending EHC panels.
• Experience in providing specialist OT school provision
• Experience of leading policy and/or service development

Information Technology and Information Governance

Essential

• Solid IT skills, including use of mobile phone, laptop etc and programmes for service delivery and line management e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email
• Knowledge and experience of using electronic patient/clinical systems, including ordering clinical equipment.
• Experience of electronic diaries and/or rosters

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS
• Experience of using eRoster

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

To deliver a quality service to users of the Bioskills laboratory in a professional manner.

Ensure the application of privacy, dignity and compliance of confidentiality when undertaking responsibilities.

To maintain accurate and complete documentation to support compliance with HTA governance, local standard operating procedures and other relevant quality standards.

Responsible for the preparation of the bioskills laboratory for cadaveric workshops.

Responsible for maintaining and ensuring equipment used is fit for purpose.

Responsible for managing stock levels of consumables and ordering accordingly.

Responsible for the co-ordination, receipt and putting away of deliveries.

To actively participate in the development of local standard operating procedures and audit of practice.

To assist surgeons with pre-dissection of cadaveric tissue in preparation for teaching purposes.

Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the Bioskills Laboratory including removal and cleaning of surgical areas, tissue and bodily fluids.

Responsible for maintaining the quality of cadaveric tissue through appropriate cleaning and understanding of the freeze/thaw process.

Responsible for the legal disposal of spent specimens in accordance with HTA and trust waste policies.Responsible for cross referencing paperwork relating to cadaveric tissue, checking serial numbers correlate to specimens and infectious diseases screening checks have been carried out and are acceptable for lab use.

Respond quickly and appropriately to any lab misuse or accidents.To provide efficient and accurate support to Wrightington Consultants and doctors. Responsible for ensuring equipment used by lab attendees is done so appropriately and with care.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To be able to plan and priorities in line with service demands whilst assisting colleagues to meet departmental requirements associated with HTA Compliance, Governance and other Quality Standards and targets relating to service provision.
• Actively promote and support good practice within the Bio-Skills laboratory and maintain compliance with local standard operating procedures. Ensuring visitors do not breach HTA or local SOP guidelines.
• Observing and recording highly sensitive information during cadaveric workshop activity. Being available to meet with reps, consultants and other lab users to plan workshops, eg: arranging access for set-up, making up instrument trays, calculating correct specimen thawing times.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Maintain daily contact with varying disciplines of staff both external and internal to the Trust.
• Use various methods of communication written, email, telephone and scanning to facilitate service provision.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to aid the running of laboratory workshops.
• Report any process or system failures through to the line manager. Report any incidents via Datix and submit to line manager.
• Ensure accurate recording of information and related data onto required databases. Accurate interpretation of PAS and HIS information if required.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment is fit for purpose, reporting any issues to line manager. To alert line manager and relevant colleagues to shortages of supplies and services

Responsibility for Finance

• Order laboratory consumables via the NHS Supplies website in accordance with departmental budgets.
• Use departmental resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure correct waste streams are used to support the Trust waste policies

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Comply with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and to ensure there is a clear awareness of how reporting procedures ae managed and implemented within their own area of work / responsibility.
• To participate in own personal development and develop a route planner in order to maintain and achieve sustained progression in the role.

Responsibility for Teaching

• To be involved in any job-related training to maintain quality standards including e-mandatory training.
• To have a good understanding of the trust information systems.
• To maintain personal administration competency and professionalism by following recognised professional routes and attending courses where appropriate

• You will be openly expected to share knowledge and information with colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English
• A-Level / NVQ / Level 3 qualification in science related subject ie; Biology, as good understanding of human anatomy is required.

Desirable

• IT related qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Ability to follow established local and trust Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Protocols.
• Experience in reviewing and updating local SOP's.
• Demonstrable competency in maintaining confidentiality, data protection, GDPR
• Good working knowledge of Health and Safety.

Desirable

• Previous laboratory or mortuary experience, under HTA licence.
• Worked in a hospital theatre setting.

Skills

Essential

• I.T- working knowledge of MS office eg: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to fulfil physical aspects of the role, including frequent lifting and handling of instruments and materials. Moving, walking reaching using steps, pushing trolleys and distributing boxes.
• Manual dexterity: ability to safely and carefully handle micro-instruments, assist consultants with pre-dissection, holding nerves/ tendons/ vessels.
• Attention to detail i.e. when cleaning instruments all tissue is removed.
• Ability to interpret and accurately process data and information as required.

Desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Authority standards and guidelines.

Desirable

• Good lab practice/theatre practise.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy

Additional

Essential

• Ability to remain composed in challenging situations, ie exposure to offensive smells, presence of bodily fluids, prosected cut-off points and exposed anatomical structures.
• Lone working - ability to organise and prioritise own workload, working with direction and supervision from the upper limb education manager. Able to work with frequent interruptions and in a busy environment.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Early starts, late finishes and some weekend work required.
• Ability to integrate well with people from all disciplines including consultants, surgeons, industry reps and domestic assistants
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wrightington Hospital, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wrightington, WN6 9EP

Wrightington Hospital

Wigan

WN6 9EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments;

To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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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

Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR26 8NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and person specification have been attached to this advert for further information.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Engineering Related HND in Electrical or mechanical services, engineering or building skills or equivalent qualification and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Short courses and experience to Masters Level

Desirable

• Apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, plumbing or building trade.
• Membership of a professional organisation e.g. IET, CIBSE, etc

Experience

Essential

• Experience managing health and safety in a maintenance environment
• Demonstrable management / supervision experience
• Demonstrable experience of maintenance planning and management

Desirable

• Competent with CMMS and management of Reactive and PPM wor
• Knowledge and experience of Handheld devices for use with CMMS
• Authorised Person or equivalent for engineering installations or systems

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance
• Awareness of health and safety in a maintenance environment

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of NHS technical documents, British standards, regulations, legislation, and codes of 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Trust HQ

225 Old Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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