Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information and an informal chat Please contact:

Dr Cathryn Seagrave (clinical lead)[email protected]

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Qualification MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
• APLS/EPLS and NLS (or equivalents)
• Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Desirable

• MRCPCH

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• A broad range of paediatric experience
• A minimum of 6 months neonatal intensive care in a level 3 centre
• At least 4 years full-time equivalent post graduate training.
• Minimum of 12 months NHS experience

Desirable

• Management or leadership experience
• Experience in child safeguarding work
• Experience in teaching

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement project

Research

Desirable

• Experience in research

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to act as a team player
• Ability to organise and manage workload priorities

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

Essential

• Understanding of 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.

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital, Hereford

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

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

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

b. The provision of services commensurate with the GMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a list of patients

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

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

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)
• Full GMC Registration
• National Performers List registration

Desirable

• Special Interest
• GP Trainer

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• General understanding of the GMS contract
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Systmone user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance

Other

Essential

• Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU)
• Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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

Rosemary Medical Centre

Address

2 Rosemary Gardens

Poole

Dorset

BH12 3HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for confident and experienced Bank Healthcare Assistants with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, which is rated Good by the CQC and has been awarded Platinum Accreditation in the Gold Standards Framework for 4 years in a row, is located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey. The care and warmth at Tupwood Gate is clear to see the moment you arrive.

Tupwood Gate Nursing Home provides outcome focused care for adults who may be physically frail, a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimers disease.

Tupwood Gate provide short stay or longer term care, offering award winning end of life care.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care

• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support

• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way

• Assist with medical & welfare needs

• Report on medical & welfare needs as required

• Safeguard

• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives

• Experienced in a residential/nursing home setting

• An excellent communicator & a good team player

• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment

• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £14.91 per hour (£13.30 per hour plus 12.1% holiday allowance)

• Flexible working

• Regular coaching & appraisal

• Expert supervision & support

• Free Health Cash plan

• 24 hours free GP support line

• Free life assurance cover

• Free eye tests

• Car lease discounts

• Discounted gym membership

• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover

• Pension scheme

• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the apply now link below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Caterham

CR3 6YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the fulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• FRCOphth or equivalent
• Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Subspecialist experience in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility
• Understanding of quality improvement activities such as audit
• Recognised subspeciality fellowship or good evidence of subspecialty practice in a recognized medical institution
• Experience in performing Strabismus surgery

Desirable

• Ability to do Botox injections

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience of supervising resident medical staff
• Evidence of management and administration experience

Desirable

• Other teaching skills/experience
• Management training
• Success in obtaining funding for research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Clinical Service Manager in the development of pathways, processes and procedures to improve service quality

To effectively use up-to-date evidence-based information from national and international sources to ensure an innovative approach to the cost-effective delivery of clinical care

Support clinical and organisational innovation and improvement efforts across the MDT. This will focus in particular, but not exclusively, on care within the local setting

Lead on evaluation of cost-effectiveness, safety and quality of new and existing devices and services, applying evidence-based practice and guidance from Steeper Best Practice and Product Evaluation Groups.

Lead in clinic organisation, to maximise clinician productivity through staff utilisation, skills mix and progression planning.

Maximise clinical productivity with reference to local KPIs eg RTT, DNA rates

Be accountable for KPIs linked to clinician performance, quality, outcomes and clinic management

Lead on the delivery of audits/research within your area of responsibility

Work with the team members to meet appraisal objectives to agreed timescales.

Facilitate training experiences for NHS and Steeper staff within your area of responsibility.

Provide administrative functions such as sickness reporting and annual leave planning within your area of responsibility

Work to increase the use of Steeper products and those of Steeper preferred suppliers within your area of expertise.

Work as a link between Steeper and your area of responsibility to manager operational issues as they arise.

Management and clinical leadership

Continue to undertake clinics albeit reduced in number in order have necessary time to manage

Assist in the development of effective and efficient service modernisation and redesign to maximise benefit to patients, including development and delivery of new ways of working e.g. Quality and Outcomes

Support and lead on innovation, pilots and new service developments

that aim to make prosthetic care more (cost-) effective and/or friendly to

patients and clinicians.

Support and lead on evaluation of cost-effectiveness, safety and quality

of new and existing services

Support development and implementation of new local care strategies

Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Demonstrate compliance with the health and safety regulations of local Trust and Steeper

Safeguard the welfare and safety of patients, public, staff and visitors by obtaining a balance between care and security in health care.

Ensure the confidentiality of patient related information and records

Lead on and deliver audits and implementation of changes arising from audit recommendations

Any other duties as reasonably requested, commensurate with your own skills and capabilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for an experienced Orthotist who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and ready to take the next step into clinical and operational leadership. You will be highly organised, confident working autonomously and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, NHS partners and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, integrity and a genuine interest in developing people and services. Commercial awareness is important, together with the ability to balance clinical quality, operational performance and business need. Formal management experience is not essential; we are looking for someone with the potential and motivation to grow into the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Steeper Group

Address

St Mary’s Hospital

Milton Road

Portsmouth

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Facilities Operative (Domestic Services)

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of Hospital environment
• General portering knowledge
• Knowledge of NHS procedures

Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public

Desirable

• Experience of security procedures
• Shift work experience
• Previous linen room experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Facilities Services

Address

Gawber Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered. Continuing to embed improvement in all that you do
• Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly, efficiently and safely.
• Competence and confidence in the Band 5 role will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.

This role is suited to people who remain calm under pressure, are good at problem-solving and have excellent interpersonal skills, with an empathetic nature.

Applicants must have the knowledge to provide specialist, clinical, social and holistic care to patients in a pre-hospital environment. The Isle of Wight by its nature and geographical location provides a unique set of clinical challenges to practice in an autonomous way utilising your skills and knowledges as well as having the opportunity to develop new clinical skills.

You will have the chance to enhance your skills and knowledge in areas such as intubation, pre hospital sepsis treatment using antibiotics, thrombolysis.

It is likely your daily activity will involve working in a multi disciplinary setting in terms of undertaking critical transfers via hover craft, car ferry and other cross Solent options looking after your patients for an extended period of time.

Applicants must be able to work a fully rotating shift pattern including days, lates and night shifts, 7 days a week including public holidays.

For further details, please refer to attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration to diploma, advanced diploma or Newly Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration or currently studying for an Adult Nursing Degree and due to qualify in 2026 degree level.
• Clinically competent and Good communication and interpersonal skills
• To listen and effectively communicate via various routes.

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
• An awareness of research and evidence based practice relevant to clinical area.

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

St Mary Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport, Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (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 role is to provide effective reception cover and support to the Sexual Health team, which includes answering the appointments phone line, booking appointments, greeting patients face to face and inputting data accurately into the sexual health electronic patient record system (Inform). The post holder will be required to provide reception cover primarily at Castle Circus Health Centre in Torquay, as well as any peripheral clinics within the Torbay & Teignbridge area as and when introduced. The post requires flexibility as the hours will be variable over the week and will involve evening and possible weekend working.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday 7.5 hours per day with variable start and finish times

Interview Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

For further information please contact: Sally Matthews, Sexual Health Co-ordinator on 01803 656529 or email [email protected] or Julie Walsh, Practice Manager on 01803 656534 or 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

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 5YH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Senior Education Mental Health Practitioner within the area of the Nottinghamshire project will include one to one and group work. There will also be opportunity to develop the SEN offer to support young people accessing the MHST service and provide support to staff in education.

The interventions delivered will be brief and focused on early intervention.

The schools included in this project will have a designated Mental Health Lead, who can refer directly into the service. We work closely alongside these staff as we support them in creating a whole school approach to mental health.

You will work with a variety of agencies to ensure a quality service is provided. You will work alongside more junior members of the team, to deliver parent, well-being and 1:1 sessions. There will also be a duty element to the role, alongside facilitating drop-in sessions within schools.

You must have two years minimum experience post qualification as an Education Mental Health Practitioner to be eligible for post.

You must also have experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and families where there are emotional difficulties within a CAMHS service. It is preferable if you have experience of working in this capacity within schools.

The MHST cover the county of Nottinghamshire and have bases across the county, the main base for the team is at Highbury Hospital, Nottingham, NG6 9DR.

Please see attached job description and person specifications for further details

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education Mental Health Practitioner with post-qualification experience

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• Qualification in therapeutic approaches with children and families eg CBT systemic, solution focused, play therapy
• Registration with relevant professional body

Experience

Essential

• Proven post qualification experience
• Experience of Multi agency work, in particular in schools
• Skills and experience of working with children, young people and families around a range of emotional/mental health, behavioural and additional health or developmental needs.
• Experience of teaching groups of professionals and parents

Desirable

• Evidence of the ability to use and provide clinical supervision, and mentoring to junior staff
• Community experience, working in schools and with families

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining to children (e.g. Children's Act, Mental Health Act, NSF, Every Child Matters, Future In Mind, Transforming Childrens and young people's Mental Health in Schools)
• Knowledge and experience of provision of a holistic emotional/mental health assessment particularly within Mental health support teams
• Knowledge and experience of CBT informed practice and theory
• Ability to manage a defined caseload if required.
• Organise own work schedule
• Ability to maintain accurate case records in line with Trust policies and procedure
• Ability to be an autonomous practitioner whilst being able to work as an integral part of a multi agency locality team
• Knowledge and experience of the Whole School Approach to Mental health
• Be committed to anti discriminatory/ anti oppressive practice and equal opportunity

Desirable

• Ability to use electronic data recording systems.
• Knowledge and application of behaviour programmes and support for parents of children with emotional health problems
• Knowledge and experience of the provision of different models of therapy and interventions

Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify training needs and prepare and deliver training packages for tier 1 (universal) practitioners
• Ability to offer individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to co ordinate and facilitate whole school approaches to mental health , and develop robust systems around this key function
• Ability to adapt to a variety of SEN needs to ensure inclusion in the MHST

Desirable

• Providing Clinical supervision and mentorship to junior staff

Training

Essential

• Successful completion of EMHP course

Desirable

• Experience of ability to design and deliver training to a variety of audiences

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to be able to work in the community & transport needed equipment for training and consultation from your vehicle to place of work in the community (e.g. Laptops, projectors, flip charts).

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• To work flexibly with regard to location and hours
• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Balderton PCC

Lowfield Ln, Balderton

Newark

NG24 3HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Working Relationships

Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Specialists

Matron IPC

Head of Nursing IPC

DIPC

Clinical teams

Consultant Microbiologists

Surveillance Team

CEF

The post holder will participate in the infection control ALERT surveillance programme, using EPIC Bugsy, under the guidance of the Infection Control Team.

The post holder will be allocated a division providing IPC advice in relation to audit and prevention of infections.

The post holder will contribute to the review, development and implementation of IPC policies and audit timetables.

Support and conduct SSIS of the surgical specialities as designated under the SSIS lead (both orthopaedic mandatory and voluntary categories)

Will provide advise on decontamination processes under the direction of the Decontamination Trust advisor.

Assist & support IPC validation audits & research including MEG and other cleaning (and efficacy) PLACE audits as required.

Understands the financial implication of infection control advice or recommendations.

Ensure infection control practice is evidence based.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

Act as a credible role model to all clinical and support staff to support the effective provision of Infection Prevention and Control practices across the Trust.

Assess, plan and communicate actions required by clinical staff for safe infection control patient care.

Assess, plan and implement clinical care in line with own competence and confidence, supporting patients as required.

Work with clinical staff across the organisation supporting practice and providing specialist advice to ensure high standards of infection prevention and control practice are embedded.

Advises on all types of isolation techniques and their introduction and practice.

Assists in the investigations of outbreaks of infection with particular reference to their source and mode of spread.

Assists in the collection of relevant clinical data for use by the Infection Control Team, including surveillance team.

Provide clinical support during outbreaks of infection or contamination events, with the support of the IPC Team. In some circumstances duties may be required outside of normal working hours to effectively manage these.

• Demonstrate an awareness of the complex needs of different client groups when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information within a hostile or highly emotive atmosphere.
• Able to cope with staff, patients and carers in distressing or emotional circumstances.
• Due to the nature of the job, needs to be flexible, coping with frequent unpredictable changes within daily workload, for example attending Root Cause Analysis and investigating Health care Associated Investigations

Organisation and Planning:

• Be an active member of the Infection Control Team and relevant Infection Control Committees.
• Maintains and updates records, documenting infection prevention and control advice relating to patient care in accordance with NMC and Kings guidelines whether written or computerised.
• Demonstrates an ability to plan work in accordance with the needs of the service, whilst recognising the need and implementing multi-disciplinary involvement when appropriate

Work in partnership with Divisions to support a high standard of Infection Prevention and Control clinical practice.

Act as the key point of contact for designated Division(s) providing specialist advice and support as appropriate.

Participate in the planning, organisation and delivery of the IPC Education Strategy for all healthcare staff and support staff as well as patients and carers as appropriate.

Support the Infection Prevention and Control Link Practitioner network.

Contribute to the development and delivery of local bespoke training and any other teaching, training or education.

Ensure effective training records are maintained according to Trust agreed processes.

• Developing keyboard and database skills to facilitate documentation and information gathering.
• Assists in the identification of service deficiencies and resources for their improvement.

Education Training and Development

• Understand and explain to others standard and transmission-based precautions.

Works in collaboration with staff to implement infection control best practice.

Responsible for the delivery of the formal and informal specialist infection prevention and control education of all disciplines of staff on a range of subjects

Assist in the evaluation and introduction of new methods and practices in relation to the prevention and control of infection.

Contribute to the education and support of the infection control key worker professional network.

Participates in the mentoring and supervision of learners allocated to the IPC service.

Contribute to planning and delivery of IPC sessions and study days.

Keep up to date with all their statutory, mandatory training together with any professional training requirements, ensuring they are up to date and fully compliant.

Service Development and Research:

Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing review of Infection Prevention and Control related patient and staff information leaflets, policies, procedures and guidelines setting the required standards.

Support the programme of audit and surveillance of healthcare associated infections and Surgical site infections, using recognised methods of data collection and analysis.

Contributes to the development of the infection prevention and control service.

Contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control Team objectives, annual programme of work and the Infection Prevention and Control annual report.

Maintain an awareness and understanding of relevant, up-to-date Infection Prevention and Control research studies.

Critically analyse and evaluate research findings, apply these to clinical practice and use them to inform/maintain updated polices, practice and guidance, sharing knowledge.

Participate in research studies and national initiatives.

Act as change agent and support others in the implementation of new practices.

Participate in team building days/activities as part of the Team.

People Management and Performance

As required, provides assurance to the Trust regarding levels of compliance with Infection Prevention and Control practice.

Organises own daily workload, managing time effectively.

Effective team working and communication across the infection prevention and control service.

Provides day to day support and clinical supervision of junior staff, students and visitors to the department.

Contribute to the patient safety and Clinical Governance agenda, specifically supporting and facilitating root cause analysis investigations and Post Infection Reviews (PIRs) following Hospital Acquired infections/outbreaks.

Review and record all hospital acquired infections to ensure the correct management, respond to any lapses of care that may have contributed to the infection, develop action plans with clinical areas and ensure they have the resources to complete actions within an adequate time frame.

Support new members of the Infection Prevention and Control Team.

Facilitate educational placements and visits by link practitioners and student nurses/Allied Health Professionals/Doctors or others, as appropriate, to allow insight into the role of the Infection Prevention and Control nurse specialist.

Mentor student nurses and other learners on placement with the infection prevention and control team

Information systems and data management

To become conversant with data analysis and IT support as part of their day-to-day job

Be confident in suing EPIC Bugsy and other data systems including MS Office, excel, PowerPoint etc Ensuring that IPC Bugsy patient data is identified, acted on and competent to complete MRSA letters and flags, relevant information as requested.

Be familiar with and develop expertise at flagging, reporting, writing IPC advice under the direction of the senior IPC nurses.

To help understand and report IPC data as required as part of development and needs of the IPC service.

Learn how to use EPIC Bugsy reports for the identification and communication of infections as per daily reports.

Learn how to run infection reports, attribute infections correctly under the supervision of the senior team and surveillance i.e., COHA, HOHA attribution.

Finance and Resources:

The safe use of equipment/maintenance of supplies or stock for the infection prevention and control service.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time, and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered General Nurse
• Further professional studies in Infection prevention and control/Surgical site surveillance
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Communication skills-able to relate and communicate with staff at all levels and patients. Adapt communication style as required
• Problem solving-learn to respond to unexpected issues and identify appropriate sources of secondary support
• Works in a logical methodical manner and effective time management
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of infections and where to source IPC policies and procedures
• Able to contribute to develop the workplace as a learning environment
• Significant experience at Band 5

Desirable

• Experience in being an Infection Prevention and Control Link Nurse/Champion
• Experience of undertaking research or audit projects

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

King's College Hospital NHS Trust

Orpington

BR6 8ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Appraisal and job planning

Trust commitment to implementation of annual consultant appraisal, outlined in the NHS Executive Advance Letters (MD) 6/00 and (MD) 5/01.

Trust process, including linkage to job planning.

Trust processes to support appraisal, links to revalidation; named Responsible Officer.

Details of any Consultant Induction Programme and mentoring scheme / arrangements.

Teaching and training

Teaching commitments of post, and support in place to achieve these.

Trust-wide teaching.

Teaching arrangements in locality/team.

Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.

Participation in the training of other disciplines.

Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines.

Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits.

DME is Dr Indira Vinjamuri

Research

Synopsis of R&D department; trust research strategy, link with clinical research networks and university as applicable.

Support facilities.

Specific research and development responsibilities expected of the post holder.

Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician approval

The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures.

Training duties

Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching.

Participation in the training of other disciplines.

Providing educational supervision of trainees and other disciplines.

Taking part in continuing medical education within statutory limits.

Clinical governance and quality assurance

Expected contribution to clinical governance and responsibility for setting and monitoring standards.

Participation in clinical audit and other local assurance processes.

Participation in service/team evaluation and the planning of future service developments.

Quality improvement

Leads and manages a team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Utilises a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology.

Empowers the team to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission.

Promotes awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work.

General duties

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

External duties, roles and responsibilities

The Trust actively supports the involvement of the consultant body in regional and national groups subject to discussion and approval with the chief medical officer and, as necessary, the chief executive officer.

Other duties

From time to time, it may be necessary for the post holder to carry out such other duties as may be assigned, with agreement, by the Trust. It is expected that the post holder will not unreasonably withhold agreement to any reasonable proposed changes that the Trust might make.

Work programme

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

On-call and cover arrangements

The post holder will be included in the daily on-call rota for North Liverpool. There is usually always a higher trainee ST4-6 first on call at night. On-call availability supplement is 1% - Band B low frequency, low intensity and has been consistently for many years. The rota is currently shared with approximately 18 FTE colleagues, from adult, addictions and learning disability services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent.
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty of General Adult Psychiatry.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
• Ability to work constructively in and to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Norris Green Hub

Falklands Approach

Liverpool

L11 5BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Areas of Responsibility

The post holder will support the Greenwich Training Hub ARRS Lead in the delivery of workforce development priorities across Greenwich, with a particular focus on:

Workforce Intelligence and Reporting: Supporting workforce data collection, analysis, reporting and quality improvement activities.

Training Hub Support: Coordinating induction, learning events, communities of practice and workforce initiatives.

ARRS Workforce Development: Supporting professional development, retention, engagement and career progression across ARRS roles.

Programme and Project Coordination: Coordinating agreed workstreams, project plans, reporting requirements and action trackers.

1. Core Responsibilities

Provide programme coordination and workforce development support to the ARRS Lead.

Coordinate agreed workforce development, education and engagement activities.

Maintain programme plans, action logs, risk registers and project documentation.

Support delivery of workforce transformation and integrated neighbourhood initiatives.

Contribute to workforce reporting, evaluation and quality improvement activity.

Act as a key point of contact for ARRS workforce-related enquiries and initiatives.

2. Communication & Relationships

Act as a key point of contact between the Greenwich Training Hub, ARRS staff, PCNs, neighbourhood teams, Greenwich Health, South East London ICB and other partner organisations.

Coordinate meetings, forums, communities of practice and learning events.

Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, meeting notes and action logs.

Support communication and engagement activities with ARRS staff across Greenwich.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, managers, educators, commissioners and workforce partners.

3. Financial & Physical Resources

Support the administration and monitoring of workforce development programmes and associated budgets.

Maintain records relating to attendance, expenditure and programme outcomes.

Support efficient use of Training Hub resources and systems.

4. Management & Leadership

Support induction and onboarding processes for new ARRS staff.

Assist with the coordination of mentorship, supervision and professional development programmes.

Support workforce wellbeing, retention and staff engagement initiatives.

Provide first-line support and signposting for routine ARRS workforce enquiries.

5. Analytical & Judgement Skills

Collect, maintain and analyse workforce intelligence and performance information.

Produce reports, dashboards and workforce summaries to support decision making.

Monitor progress against agreed objectives and identify risks or issues requiring escalation.

6. Planning & Organisational Skills

Coordinate workforce development projects across multiple organisations and professional groups.

Organise workshops, conferences, training events and networking opportunities.

Support planning and delivery of communities of practice and workforce forums.

Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities across Greenwich neighbourhoods and PCNs.

7. Autonomy/Freedom to act

The post holder will be responsible for managing own workload and work autonomously while following legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and complying with code of conduct under General Pharmaceutical Council.

8. Information management/resources including any databases used / IM&T responsibilities

Maintain workforce and stakeholder databases.

Produce reports, presentations and workforce intelligence summaries.

Support data collection, analysis and reporting activities.

Ensure compliance with information governance and GDPR requirements.

Utilise Microsoft Office applications and workforce management systems to support programme delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Administrative qualification
• Qualification in an ARRS related role e.g pharmacy technician
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of Primary Care Networks, neighbourhood working or ARRS roles

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within the NHS, primary care, community healthcare or social care environment
• Experience providing programme, project, workforce or administrative support
• Experience organising meetings, events, training programmes or stakeholder engagement activities
• Experience maintaining records, databases and producing reports
• Experience working with a range of professional groups and stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience supporting workforce development, education or quality improvement initiatives
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of ARRS roles, medicines optimisation, pharmacy services or Training Hubs

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Ability to analyse information and produce accurate reports and summaries
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications and Teams
• Ability to coordinate projects and monitor delivery against agreed objectives
• Ability to support and engage a diverse workforce across multiple organisations

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of workforce development and training principles
• Understanding of the challenges facing the primary care workforce
• Understanding of integrated neighbourhood working and multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of medicines optimisation, pharmacy workforce or ARRS roles

Others

Essential

• Enthusiasm for workforce development and service improvement
• Collaborative approach to team working
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects and priorities
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

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

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

25 John Wilson Street

London

SE18 6PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the planning and delivery of the Family Food First programme in, nurseries, preschools and Family Hub teams. To compare setting practice against evidence-based standards for the provision of nutrition, physical activity and oral health. To be able to provide recommendations to education professionals to improve setting practice and meet best-practice standards.

To support the Paediatric Dietetic team in the provision of public health interventions to the wider community, this may include providing training packages to health & education professionals, conducting parent-focused workshops and developing resources to support nutrition education. This will be supported and supervised by the wider dietetic team.

The post holder will need to be able to translate technical nutrition information into an easy-to-understand format for a variety of professionals, parents and children under the age of 5 years.

The post holder will be required to create or manage databases to input and analyse quantitative and qualitative data obtained from settings to evaluate progress on the programme.

To provide administrative assistance to the running of the Family Food First programme and the wider paediatric team. The post holder will be required to use their own initiative to problem solve and prioritise their own workload.

To possess computer keyboard skills and be computer literate with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Publisher.

To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national Dietetic standards. Will be required to attend departmental meetings and contribute to department service development and promotion of dietetics across the trust.

To contribute to the training of student Dietitians.

To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

To contribute to the planning and delivery of the work of the paediatric team by providing administrative support and liaising with service users, staff members and other community health and social care professionals.

To carry out basic patient reviews, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.

To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, implement and adapt treatment plans following locally agreed pathways and set appropriate review timescales. This will be under the supervision of a Dietitian.

The role may involve managing a non-complex patient caseload, under the supervision of a dietitian and with appropriate training and competencies in place.

To follow the treatment pathways and feedback to the supervising Dietitian on the patients progress and highlight need for specialist dietetic assessment when needed.

The role may include planning and delivering nutrition education sessions, face to face or virtually. They will need to be able to carry equipment used for training purposes to and from venues which requires light to moderate physical effort.

The post holder will be required to conduct growth monitoring clinics; they will need to be competent in manipulating height measures and reading weighing scales. They may be required to attend patient homes or community clinic venues where they may encounter unpleasant conditions.

Contribution to policy development may be required, according to the needs of the service.

To lead on the development and maintenance of patient information resources that will be used by families and other health care professionals.

Management and Leadership

To contribute and provide support or training to students or less experienced dietetic support workers.

To support in the recruitment of dietetic health care professionals.

To contribute to the setting of targets and annual team objectives, and to the monitoring of these objectives.

Information management

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical records in accordance with organisational and professional standards.

To plan your own diary and prioritise your caseload, with support from senior colleagues, as required in line with the service offer.

Education & Professional Development

To participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further develop individual, team and service clinical practice.

To contribute to team and wider service level development meetings and projects through sharing knowledge, skills and expertise in your clinical area.

To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.

To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review, ensuring delivery of feedback following attendance at external courses.

To ensure your own nutrition knowledge is up-to-date and evidence-based including the current developments for nutrition in community dietetics.

To be professionally and legally accountable, and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To evaluate and review your own work, seeking the views of others and adopting the principles of evidence-based practice to ensure maintenance and development of clinical and professional standards.

To contribute to the development and provision of education and training on a range of dietetic issues to health and social care professionals.

To ensure work is in line with departmental, trust and national dietetic standards.

Operational Delivery

To be able to communicate key messages to patients, the public and community-based professionals using a variety of communication styles.

The post holder will be required to input accurate and detailed data into electronic patient records and manage the paediatric caseload on the digital system.

Work cooperatively with health and social care staff, carers and the general public to ensure that the services provided by the department run smoothly and efficiently.

To be able to communicate with individuals from a range of backgrounds over the telephone, via video consultation and face to face including where there may be communication difficulties, e.g. when English is not a first language or where there are learning disabilities.

To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff. Positive relationships are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.

To recognise own limitations within their agreed level of competence and to seek advice and guidance from supervising dietitian in a timely manner.

To contribute as required to the multidisciplinary team via uni-professional and multi-professional education sessions and meetings, clear written communication, and joint assessments (if appropriate).

To deliver effective nutrition education at a level appropriate to the audience.

To attend and actively participate in department and team meetings.

To work independently and undertake lone working in the community.

To represent the team and department at exhibitions, events, and local meetings.

Risk & Governance Management

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with HCPC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East of England Health and Care NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.

Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Service Development

To participate, alongside senior colleague(s) in the planning, development and evaluation of Nutrition & Dietetic department service provision.

Code of Conduct

The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Infection Control

The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.

All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.

All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.

All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving).

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Higher national diploma (HND) or SVQ/NVQ level 5 or foundation degree in nutrition and/or healthcare, or level 5 healthcare apprentice

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, including health promotion

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children and young people
• Previous experience of group training, e.g. leading a group or teaching others a new skill
• Previous experience in quality initiatives and audit maintenance

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced IT Skills, including use of Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel and (Powerpoint - this would be dependent on role)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Good understanding of community needs and an appreciation of how the dietetic service might work within a diverse community
• Strong organisational and time management 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).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

The Poynt

Units 2-3, Poynters Road

Luton

LU4 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Financial Qualification with an Accountancy Body - minimum Part Qualified or equivalent experience
• Evidence of compliance with institute CPD requirements.
• Honours degree or equivalent level of qualification and/or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Significant Capital and Lease Accounting experience, working in an NHS or similar organisation to understand complexities of processes.
• Ability to work autonomously and knowledge of accounting standards, manuals, procedures, systems, policies, financial governance matters, relevant legislation and audit requirements.
• Extensive understanding of the financial (and other) requirements/duties of NHS providers.

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Walton Hospital

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be an experienced HR or employee relations practitioner with strong knowledge of sickness absence management, employment legislation and NHS people practices. You will be confident advising managers on complex and sensitive cases, able to analyse data and translate insight into action, and skilled at building trusted relationships across a complex organisation.

You will bring excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills, together with the ability to work at pace, prioritise competing demands and maintain a compassionate, fair and outcome-focused approach. Experience of working in the NHS or a similarly complex, unionised environment would be highly beneficial.

For more information on the full duties of the role please refer to the attached job description and person specification.