Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

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Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of competency-based training in a relevant health or social care area PLUS theoretical and practical knowledge to diploma level equivalent, obtained through formal competency training, short courses and experience OR successful completion of approved associate practitioner training or relevant foundation degree or commitment to obtain within 2 years.
• IT Skills

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Experience in mental health or social care services at Bands 2, 3 or 4, ideally in a community setting.
• Knowledge of the CPA process
• Knowledge and understanding of care planning and risk assessment (completed an Approved course in relation to Risk Assessment).
• Knowledge and understanding of using a Recovery based approach to care.
• Knowledge and understanding of social inclusion approach
• Clinical skills training (awareness of physical health and wellbeing).
• Awareness of issues of diversity

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Voluntary Care Sector and partnership working

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cirencester Memorial Centre

Sheep Street

Cirencester

GL7 1RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Personalised Patient Support

• Receive and manage referrals from GP practices, health and care professionals, community organisations, other agencies and individuals through self-referral.
• Manage and prioritise an appropriate caseload with support and supervision from the PCN.
• Meet individuals on a one-to-one basis, including home or community visits where appropriate, to understand what matters to them and identify their health and wellbeing priorities.
• Build supportive, non-judgemental relationships using a person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Identify wider factors affecting health and wellbeing, including loneliness, housing, finances, employment and caring responsibilities.
• Work with individuals, families and carers to develop personalised care and support plans.
• Connect and, where appropriate, introduce individuals to suitable community groups, activities, voluntary organisations and statutory services.
• Provide follow-up support to encourage engagement, independence and improved health and wellbeing.
• Recognise concerns outside the scope of the role and make appropriate onward referrals or seek advice.
• Identify, report and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with PCN policies.

Community & Partnership Working

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, statutory services and other local agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community services and support available to patients.
• Promote social prescribing across the PCN and wider community and encourage appropriate referrals.
• Attend relevant multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to PCN staff and partner organisations about social prescribing and available community support.
• Work with community partners to identify gaps in provision, unmet needs and opportunities to strengthen local community resources.
• Support inclusive and sustainable community activities, volunteering, peer support and other initiatives that build community resilience.

Monitoring, Data & Service Development

• Maintain accurate and timely records of referrals, interventions and outcomes within appropriate clinical systems.
• Ensure social prescribing activity is coded appropriately in accordance with relevant requirements.
• Gather feedback and outcome information from individuals, families, carers and referral organisations to evaluate the impact of the service.
• Handle personal information appropriately and comply with data protection, confidentiality, consent and information governance requirements.
• Contribute to service evaluation, improvement and planning, including work to address accessibility, equality, diversity, inclusion and health inequalities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in regular supervision and continuing professional development in line with relevant social prescribing competency frameworks.
• Complete required mandatory training and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively as part of the PCN multidisciplinary team.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding, confidentiality, lone working, equality and diversity, information governance and health and safety.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and scope of the role as required.

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake the requirements of the post, including regular travel across the locality and home/community visits.
• Reliable and able to work flexible according to service needs.

Knowledge/Qualifications/Skills

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, Advanced Level or equivalent qualification, or working towards.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Experience of working in community development, health and social care, learning support, public health/health improvement or a similar setting, including voluntary experience.
• Experience of supporting individuals, families and/or carers, including people experiencing mental health or wellbeing difficulties.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
• Experience of partnership working and building effective relationships across organisations.
• Experience of data collection and/or measuring service outcomes.

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching/interviewing, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with VCSE organisations, volunteers and/or community groups.

Competencies/Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide empathetic, person-centred and non-judgemental support.
• Ability to build trust, motivate and empower individuals, adapting support to individual needs and levels of health literacy.
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and engaging people from diverse communities.
• Ability to develop effective, collaborative relationships with colleagues, community groups, partner organisations and other agencies.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, using initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
• Personal accountability and emotional resilience, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Other

Essential

• Access to suitable transport and ability to travel regularly across the locality, including visiting people in their own homes and supporting attendance at community activities where appropriate.

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

Haxby Group (Scarborough)

Address

Lawrence House Medical Centre

1 Belgrave Crescent

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

YO11 1UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core duties

• Take referrals from a wide range of staff working within GP Practices and multi-disciplinary teams within Primary Care Networks

• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services.

• The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any priority support required by individuals on the caseload

• It is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g., when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.

• Draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.

Referrals

• Promoting social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.

• Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.

• Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.

• Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on patients.

Provide personalised support

• Complete assessments via the telephone and provide support which may include meeting people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non- judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices.

• Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness, caring responsibilities alongside prevention approaches.

• Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.

• Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage

Work collectively with all local partners

• Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and identify gaps in community provision.

• Attend INTs and MDTs to aid patient care and collaborative working

• Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.

• Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available to create a map or menu of community groups and assets.

Data capture

• Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.

• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.

• Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring.

• Work closely with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to SystmOne and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements with the clinical commissioning group (CCG).

Clinical Governance

• Identify risk issues that impact on peoples health or social care needs.

• Take appropriate action to the significance of the risk and consistent with protection procedures, applying protection procedures, following lone worker procedure.

• Demonstrate effective team working inclusive of all relevant professionals.

• Report all accidents / incidents, and all ill health, failings in equipment and / or environment to line managers.

• Contribute towards audit and data collection as required

• Be accountable for their own caseload within their area of responsibility and seek support as required.

Professional development

• Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.

Miscellaneous

• Work as part of the team to seek feedback, continually improve the service and patient experience.

• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

• Duties may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Mansfield North PCN

Nottingham

NG19 8BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

To provide personalised, holistic support to people with long-term conditions and other specified groups enabling them to access services across the community.

The aims are to

Facilitate holistic care planning and co-ordination of input from different professionals

Provide information and advice to patients about a range of services to promote their health, lifestyle and maintain independence within communities

Facilitate access to services available in the community

Reduce demand on statutory services to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, residential care placements and GP referrals.

The Social Prescriber must have started or willingness to complete the below:

NHS England and NHS Improvement online learning programme

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/social-prescribing/

Be enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from appropriate training as set out by the Personalised Care Institute

https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/supporting-health-and-care-staff-to-deliver-personalised-care/personalised-care-institute/

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach
• Knowledge of community development approaches
• Knowledge of VCSE and community services in the PCN

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people in all communities
• Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risk and assess, manage risk when working with individuals
• Have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals, agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role, e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner

Experience

Essential

• At least 1 years experience as a Social Prescriber Link Worker
• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health, health improvement including unpaid work
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role including unpaid work

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with their mental health, either in a paid, unpaid or informal capacity
• Experience of working with the VCSE sector in a paid or unpaid capacity, including with volunteers and small community groups
• Experience of partnership, collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Advanced level or equivalent qualifications or working towards
• Demonstrable commitment to professional and personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

FedBucks Ltd

Address

Haddenham Health Centre

Stanbridge Road

Haddenham

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP17 8JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. To provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes

1. To develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me

1. To manage and prioritise your own caseload in accordance with the needs, Teldoc priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload

1. To have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of this SPLW role

1. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role using expert knowledge within the SPLW areas and to promote social prescribing and its role in self-management

1. To work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured

1. To build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing

1. To ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to EMIS system and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements with the CCG

1. To liaise with the practices and, where practicable, to standardise the social prescribing process across the PCN

1. To work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care

1. To be proactive in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach

1. To meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures giving people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me and building trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. The role requires working from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets

1. To be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches

1. To help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and well-being such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities

1. To help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards

1. To participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

1. To work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan s. Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, to help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate

1. To forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups, utilising their networks and building on whats already available

1. To work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities

1. To work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present

1. To undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

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 oversee 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
• 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.
• 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
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

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 recognises 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 that 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
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with own and other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Other Duties: This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity in which the post holder will be expected to participate. It may be reviewed and amended according to the changing needs of the Practice. Changes will be undertaken in discussion with the post holder.

Safeguarding:

The Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Infection Control:

As an employee you have a responsibility to abide by all Infection Control Guidelines provided by the Practice.

Probationary Period:

This post is subject to the requirements of a six month probationary period for new staff only.

Smoke Free Policy

There is a smoke free policy in operation in Teldoc. In accordance with this policy smoking is discouraged and is not permitted anywhere within the buildings or within 15 metres of Teldoc main buildings.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
• An understanding of the range of support and services available to people in Telford & Wrekin
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in networking with other stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously.
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Computer literate and confident working with common applications (e.g. Microsoft Office).

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Social Care networks in the community.

Qualifications

Essential

• Applicants must have a good standard of general education with English and Maths to GCSE level A* to C

Desirable

• Training in motivational coaching and interviewing or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working directly in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)

Desirable

• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community group

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

Teldoc

Address

Limes Walk

Oakengates

Telford

Shropshire

TF2 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Main Roles & Responsibilities:
• Take referrals from the PCNs Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies, including pharmacies, health and care multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), the emergency services, legal and welfare advice services, VCSE organisations, and through self-referrals (list not exhaustive).
• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to access community-based activities and support that can help them to take control of their health and wellbeing through co-producing a simple personalised care and support plan and introducing people to appropriate activities, groups and services as described above
• To help patients access increased social support as a buffer against adverse life events.
• To increase access to resources and services which promote mental wellbeing.
• To use a strength based approach to identify key issues that impact on the persons wellbeing and supporting patients to understand and manage their own conditions and maintain an independent lifestyle.
• To play an active role in practice/neighbourhood team meetings by gathering information and being prepared to update the team on patient progress towards goals etc.
• To support patients access community facilities, groups and community activities/resources at a locality level and understand neighbourhood facilities.
• Work with appropriate supervision to manage and prioritise your own caseload, in accordance with needs, priorities and support required by individuals. Refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, as appropriate or necessary.
• Build ongoing relationships with local infrastructure organisations, community activities and support services to increase knowledge of the community support offer, and work collaboratively to develop effective partnership working to support the community offer to be sustainable, identifying gaps in provision, nurturing community assets and sharing intelligence on gaps or problems with commissioners and local authorities
• Increase the strength and capacity of the community, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to both receive social prescribing referrals and to make referrals to social prescribing link workers.
• Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within PCN MDTs on the community support offer, how and when patients can access it, and the value of non-medical community-based interventions. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.
• Promote social prescribing as an approach across the PCN and wider agencies, including its role in supported self-management, in addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health, reducing pressure on statutory services, improving access to healthcare and improving health outcomes, and in taking a holistic approach to care.
• To participate in relevant service audits and to follow up referrals and instructions as proposed by primary care staff. Responsible for capturing and collating data that demonstrates a positive impact on the peoples outcomes.
• To attend supervision, case management and steering group meetings as required.
• To maintain professional and personal development.
• This post requires flexible working and scheduled working patterns to ensure service provision.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service.

Please see the full description (including standard organisational clauses) downloadable document to the right of this page.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level III (Health and Social Care) or relevant professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desirable

• Training in Motivational Interviewing or Coaching or equivalent experience.
• Formal training in working with long term conditions.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting people with low level/common mental health needs in the community.
• Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
• Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
• Evidence of ability to work both autonomously and to seek support and guidance when appropriate.
• Evidence of working within a team.
• Experience of working without direct supervision.
• Experience of managing a caseload of participants and keeping up to date records using a database.

Desirable

• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.
• Experience of working with individuals with long term conditions.
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of using community based activities and resources to support individuals.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
• Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and difficult conversations.
• Ability to work with people from a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage a variable workload.
• Ability to provide a culturally sensitive service by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities and respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.

Desirable

• Ability to speak a second language i.e) Urdu or Punjabi

Additional Attributes

Essential

• Good IT skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
• Willingness to work in settings across Stockport.
• Commitment to working towards Viaduct Care CICs values and ethos as an organisation.
• Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.

Desirable

• An understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement.

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

Viaduct Care

Address

21-23

Merseyway

Stockport

Cheshire

SK1 1PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice

Work as an autonomous advanced practitioner, using complex decision-making to inform the diagnosis, investigation and complete management of episodes of care within a broad scope of practice.

Assess and triage patients, including same-day presentations, and provide definitive treatment (including prescribing in line with policy, NICE and local guidelines and care pathways) or make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary care team.

Manage undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations within scope, identifying red flags and serious underlying pathology and taking appropriate action.

Prescribe safely and cost-effectively as an independent prescriber, within own competence and current legislative frameworks, maintaining a documented scope of practice reviewed with the clinical supervisor.

Undertake complex structured medication reviews for patients with multimorbidity, polypharmacy or frailty, and for care home residents, contributing to Enhanced Health in Care Homes multidisciplinary working and proactive care for people at greatest risk of deterioration.

Manage patients with long-term conditions in clinical areas aligned to the PCN priorities.

Take a personalised care approach, enabling shared decision-making with patients and carers.

Act as the PCNs senior source of medicines expertise, resolving complex queries from clinicians, community pharmacy, secondary care and patients.

Lead the PCN pharmacy response to medicines safety alerts, incidents and near misses, ensuring learning is shared across practices.

Maintain complete, accurate and contemporaneous records using the correct SNOMED codes.

2. Leadership and management of the PCN pharmacy team

Line manage the PCN clinical pharmacists, including recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, personal development plans, attendance, performance and wellbeing, in line with employer policies.

Provide monthly structured clinical supervision for the clinical pharmacists, in line with NHS England supervision guidance for PCN multidisciplinary teams, ensuring each pharmacist has an agreed, documented scope of practice.

Coordinate clinical and educational supervision for pharmacists undertaking the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway and other formal training.

Working in partnership with the Lead Pharmacy Technician, lead the PCN pharmacy team as a single integrated team: agree shared priorities, lead regular team meetings, and ensure pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work to the top of their respective scopes.

Identify, test and evaluate innovative ways of working, such as skill-mix models, shared protocols, digital tools and population health management searches.

Maintain a team learning programme, identifying individual and collective learning needs and securing training opportunities.

Advise on pharmacy skill mix, recruitment and retention, contributing to the PCNs annual ARRS workforce plan.

Complete the relevant training to provide multi-professional clinical and CPD supervision to other roles in primary care, such as first contact practitioners and personalised care roles.

Role model the PCNs values and foster a supportive, psychologically safe team culture.

3. Service delivery and practice liaison

Act as the principal link between the pharmacy team, the PCN and each member practice, agreeing service priorities, deployment of pharmacy capacity and reporting arrangements with practice leads.

Ensure the pharmacy service supports delivery of relevant contracts, including the Network Contract DES medicines optimisation requirements (structured medication reviews for high-risk cohorts; reducing polypharmacy, over-prescribing and dependency on prescription medicines), the Enhanced Health in Care Homes service, IIF and QOF indicators where relevant, and ICB medicines optimisation and prescribing quality schemes.

Lead development and delivery of the PCN medicines optimisation plan, targeted at population need and health inequalities in line with the CORE20PLUS5 approach.

Monitor and report on pharmacy activity, outcomes and impact to the Clinical Director(s), PCN Manager and PCN board, using data to demonstrate value and address unwarranted variation.

Work with the ICB Medicines Optimisation team, community pharmacy, secondary care and Integrated Neighbourhood Team partners to improve medicines pathways, including transfers of care.

Support member practices to meet CQC expectations for medicines management and safe repeat prescribing systems.

Ensure accurate activity coding and support accurate pharmacy workforce data submissions.

4. Education and workforce development: Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub

Act as the pharmacy professions ambassador for the Northamptonshire Primary Care Training Hub, representing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in general practice and PCNs across the county.

Undertake and maintain a learning needs analysis for primary care pharmacy professionals in Northamptonshire, identifying gaps and priorities.

Identify training and funding opportunities, signpost and help shape local provision, and advocate for protected learning time and supervision capacity for pharmacy professionals.

Work closely with the Training Hub team, in particular the Training Hub Advanced Clinical Practice Lead, to align advancing practice for pharmacists with the wider multi-professional advanced practice agenda.

Build and maintain relationships beyond the Training Hub, including the Leicester, Northamptonshire and Rutland (LNR) Pharmacy Faculty and regional and national workforce, training and education teams (currently NHS England Workforce, Training and Education, Midlands, including the Midlands Faculty for Advancing Practice, and their successor bodies), and CPPE.

Promote growth of supervision capacity in primary care, including Designated Prescribing Practitioners, designated supervisors for foundation trainee pharmacists, and primary care placements.

Contribute to multi-professional teaching and education events locally and regionally.

5. Research, audit and quality improvement

Lead clinical audit and quality improvement projects in medicines use and safety, implementing change and re-auditing to demonstrate impact.

Critically appraise and apply research evidence, identifying gaps in the evidence base and promoting evidence-based practice across the PCN.

Evaluate own and team practice, including through patient feedback, and share learning locally, regionally and nationally where appropriate.

Support research activity within the PCN where opportunities arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), including an Independent Prescriber annotation
• Capability across four pillars of advanced practice, and willingness to undertake credentialling
• Evidence of training and competence in clinical history-taking and physical assessment

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience in managing at least 4 of the following conditions: CVD, DM, CKD, depression, menopause, pain management, frailty, or polypharmacy
• Autonomous management of complex patients, including multimorbidity, polypharmacy and frailty
• Leading a team, including line management or formal supervisory responsibility
• Providing clinical supervision or mentoring to pharmacists or other clinicians
• Leading audit or quality improvement with demonstrable outcomes

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth therapeutic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of the Multi-professional Framework for Advanced Practice in England and how it applies to pharmacists
• Understanding of the Network Contract DES, ARRS, QOF, IIF and primary care structures
• Understanding of clinical governance, medicines safety and information governance
• Excellent communication, with the ability to influence and negotiate with GPs, managers and system partners
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands across multiple sites
• Ability to interpret and present data

Job Circumstances

Essential

• Reliable transportation to facilitate a hybrid work arrangement and occasional travel for mandatory meetings as required by the position
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to successfully complete required pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.

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

General Practice Alliance Ltd

Address

129 Hazeldene Road

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN2 7PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.northantsgpalliance.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage rotas information flow between services.
• Maintain accurate and timely administrative records using clinical systems (e.g. EMIS etc).
• Liaise with GP practices, community services, and voluntary sector partners to support joined-up working.
• Support the organisation and minute-taking for PCN or MDT meetings, including follow-up action tracking.
• Monitor and maintain shared inboxes and ensure timely responses or escalations.
• Assist with preparing reports, audits, and returns required for PCN contractual obligations.
• Update and manage patient databases and care tracking systems.
• Coordinate logistics for events, training sessions, and outreach activities.
• Handle general enquiries from patients or staff, offering clear signposting and support.
• Contribute to the design and improvement of internal administrative workflows.
• Preparing relevant documentation and coordination for the PCN team.
• Ensure compliance with information governance, confidentiality, and data protection standards.
• Assist in maintaining standard operating procedures and documentation for care coordination activities.
• Work collaboratively with the PCN team on service improvement projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in administration, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Administrative experience in healthcare, social care, or voluntary sector setting
• Strong organisational, IT, and communication skills; confident managing multiple priorities
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and NHS administrative systems
• Methodical, approachable, flexible, and team-oriented; committed to service quality

Desirable

• Further training in project support, data entry, or coordination
• Experience supporting project management, audits, or PCN delivery
• Experience using EMIS or similar systems; report writing skills
• Familiarity with PCN structures, referral pathways, or QOF processes
• Interest in service improvement and patient experience enhancement

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

Rural Warwickshire North Primary Care Network

Address

Dordon & Polesworth Group Practice

162 Long Street

Dordon

Tamworth

Staffordshire

B78 1QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Please also see the Job Description attached under Supporting Documents

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with our GPs, Practice Nurses and wider clinical team to provide a range of clinical and supportive services to our patients.

Experience in the following areas would be desirable:

• Venepuncture
• Wound care
• Clip and suture removal
• Long-term condition annual reviews
• ECGs
• Diet and lifestyle advice
• Urinalysis and sample processing
• Blood pressure checks
• B12 administration and vaccinations
• Assisting in GP clinics, including minor surgery, coils and implants
• Home visits

Previous experience within general practice or primary care would be advantageous, but full training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

You will be expected to undertake additional clinical and technical procedures as required, following appropriate training and once competence has been demonstrated.

Person Specification

Behaviours

Essential

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Caring and committed to providing excellent patient care
• Confident communicating with patients and colleagues
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload
• IT literate and confident using clinical systems
• Willing to learn and develop their clinical skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to the changing needs of a busy GP practice
• Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards
• Able to work independently while recognising when to seek support or advice
• Professional and respectful approach to patients at all times, maintaining their dignity, privacy and confidentiality

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

PartnersHealth

Address

Village Health Group

Bunny Lane

Keyworth

Nottingham

NG12 5JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 29/10/26

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Professional registration as recognised by HPCP
• Post graduate evidence of specialist education
• CPD evidence
• IT skills

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty
• Clinical Education Training Course
• Member of C.S.P
• Active participation of specialist interest groups

Experience

Essential

• Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty
• Completion of junior competency framework
• Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota
• Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
• Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process
• Inter-professional and team working
• Direct involvement with carers and families
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
• Experience of staff supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of student supervision
• Negotiation of MDT working practices
• Experience of service development
• Experience of NHS working

Language Requirements

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

• Evidence of teaching/In Service Training
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Prepared to participate in on call and extended service
• Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush Hospital / South Pembrokeshire Hospital

Haverfordwest/Pembroke Dock

SA61 2PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The successful candidate will cover Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery, Circulate, Day Case Ward and Escort patients from our day case unit to Ophthalmology Theatres.

Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Once fully competent the post holder will also co-ordinate the Operating Theatre as designated, in support of, or on the absence of the Band 6 and 7 Senior Practitioner.

You may occasionally need to work at our other Theatre site in Axminster & CEE when needed.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours. Full time hours, Including some Weekends and On Calls

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Vince Matawaran - Clinical Manager WEEU Theatre Day Case - Email: [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Following training the post holder will be expected to participate in the efficient running of specimen reception, dissection and slide preparation areas. There will also be slide and tissue archiving and maintenance of laboratory stock. The successful candidate will also be able to learn and develop skills such as tissue embedding and microtomy of histology blocks and megablocks.

Candidates with some knowledge of histological processes could be considered for trainee MTO band 2 positions with in-house training and progression to band 3 when training is complete.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday-Friday 0830-1700

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Leah Riley Cellular Pathology Manager [email protected] 01392406403

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regrading this job role.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of professional development
• Practice Educator qualification or willingness to undertake.

Desirable

• Training in forensic risk assessment.
• Postgraduate training relevant to forensic mental health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults experiencing complex mental health or learning disability needs.
• Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload.
• Experience of delivering occupational therapy assessment and intervention
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience contributing to risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Experience within forensic services
• Experience within rehabilitation services
• Experience supervising staff or students.
• Experience undertaking audit or service improvement projects.

Knowledge

Essential

• Recovery-oriented practice.
• Occupational therapy process and models of practice.
• Mental Health Act and relevant legislation.
• Safeguarding procedures.
• Clinical governance principles.
• Risk assessment and risk management processes.
• Occupational performance and functional assessment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of forensic pathways.
• Knowledge of offending behaviour frameworks.
• Knowledge of psychologically informed environments.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously as a lone Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a complex caseload.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead occupational therapy interventions.
• Ability to analyse and manage risk.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence practice within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to supervise and support others.
• Effective organisational and workload management skills.

Desirable

• Experience leading service developments
• Experience delivering training.
• Experience using outcome measures within forensic services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Danescourt

1 Rectory Gardens

Doncaster

DN1 2JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Based in the RILD Building, Wonford, Exeter, you will work as part of an existing team of experienced digital application trainers. Importance is placed on effective team working to ensure a consistent approach to training delivery, access to training, team working and sharing of best practice. The adaptable approach of team members is an essential element in supporting the Trust in implementing Clinical Digital Services and Trust strategies.

The ideal candidate will have current experience of end user training delivery including one to one and large groups, excellent IT skills, interpersonal and planning skills, alongside strong communication and presentation skills, which are essential.

Independent travel will be required between sites to deliver training as required.

This is an exciting time across Digital Services as we align with Torbay & South Devon Hospital and Plymouth University Hospitals. These are substantive/permanent positions. Applications are welcomed from internal and external candidates.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday (core hours between 08:00 to 16:30)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Joanne Bishop, Digital Training Manager on 01392 403439, [email protected] or Suzanne Brown, Deputy Training Manager [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Our Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.

You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.

We welcome applications from all areas of nursing, although previous experience in interventional radiology, endoscopy, cardiac catheterisation or theatre is desirable, training will be given to successful applicants.

The key qualities of a radiology senior healthcare support worker are a passion to advocate for the patient and their safety, champion the trust values and have the desire to work within a dynamic and multidisciplinary team.

A senior healthcare support worker in radiology works within a multidisciplinary team across a variety of areas, assisting radiologists with procedures in CT/Ultrasound/Fluoroscopy and caring for patients pre and post procedure, alongside the nursing team. This provides a diverse and engaging environment to work in.

The team

Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document. Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday 08 30 - 16 30

Interview Date: 23rd October 2026 - PM

For further information please contact: Emily McCauley, Nurse in Charge - [email protected] / Helen Brereton,Superintendent Radiographer Interventional Radiology/Fluoroscopy [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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