Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Management qualification e.g. MHSC or equivalent

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Evidence of Knowledge and Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Barnard Court Health Centre

Old Courts Road

Brigg, North Lincs

DN20 8JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oLevel 3 vocational qualification OR Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties OR Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
• oTheoretical knowledge
• oExperience of a range of care and related procedures
• oClinical observations
• oKnowledge of data protection legislation and health and safety at work legislation
• oNational Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• oNumeracy and Literacy Level 2

Desirable

• oUndertaken relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working in health or social care.
• oExperience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalating changes or findings
• oWorking knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision
• oUnderstanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation
• oInsight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• oKnowledge of Safeguarding
• oUnderstanding work-related boundaries
• oAwareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• oFamiliarity with current NHS and social care policies
• oComputer skills
• oClinical policies and procedures
• oEvidence of understanding of Trust Business
• oExperience of working in the Trust previously

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication
• oTime-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills
• oBasic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems
• oAnalytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions, observations and metrics.
• oAbility to demonstrate the importance of holistic person centred care and related procedures
• oAttention to detail
• oAbility to use initiative appropriately
• oAbility to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• oDesire to encourage and support patients to remain as independent as possible
• oAbility to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals
• oCaring and empathetic.
• oMotivated and with a pro-active approach.
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team.
• oCommitted to providing high quality patient care
• oWillingness to undertake job related training and multi-disciplinary competencies for more effective patient care
• oPersonal resilience
• oAbility to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• oPresents self as courteous, respectful and helpful and understands importance of professional image
• oReliable, adaptable and dependable

Desirable

• oKeyboard skills
• oVenepuncture

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• oWilling to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• oFlexible and versatile approach to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• oAbility to travel between the sites from which the Trust undertakes its business, or attend meetings or training off-site.

Other requirements

Essential

• Promote equality and value diversity
• Adhere to Trust Values and professional behaviours.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience within Adults inpatient settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kelvedon Ward, Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON 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.

• Provide quality evidence-based PH Nursing service (Health Visiting).
• Undertake regular training and have clinical assessmentsin line with Baby Friendly Accreditation.
• Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Lead the skill mix team.
• Analyse and identify key areas of need within the local community.
• Work in partnership with key agencies.
• Write reports, collect data, and provide statistical returns as required by the Trust

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• SCPHN
• Registered nurse/midwife

Desirable

• SASS or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• evidence of leadership
• excellent communication skills
• ability to manage own workload
• ability to work in a multi-disciplinary agency way
• ability to be a proactive and innovative practitioner
• good computer skills

Desirable

• experience of working a corporate case load
• experience of leading a skill mix team

Knowlewdge & experience

Essential

• Excellent understanding of Health visiting and the 0-19 health agenda
• excellent knowledge of local and national public health agenda
• excellent understanding and experience in safe guarding children and young people

Desirable

• extensive knowledge of safe guarding children and young people
• clinical supervision experience

Pesronal

Essential

• demonstate a flexible approach to work
• supportive to clients and colleagues
• commitment to developing Public Health Nursing

Trust Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate that you can deliver the trust Values

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

ST Pauls House, Jubilee Business Park, Stores Rd

Derby

DE21 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Specialist knowledge or Qualification
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant rotational midwifery experience
• Experience in specialist area of expertise
• Knowledge and experience of leading change
• Knowledge of quality improvement
• Knowledge and experience of leading a team
• Knowledge of safeguarding

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to lead

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park/Central Middlesex/Ealing hospitals

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

• Job Title: Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

• Service line: Male Neurocognitive Care Pathway

• Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director

• Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Neuropsychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Taunton and provide senior medical cover on Blackbird Ward, our 16 bed male service offering a specialist inpatient pathway for adults with complex neurocognitive conditions and the resulting psychiatric challenges they face.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

Our pathway serves men previously stuck in a cycle of placement breakdowns or long-term hospitalisation. By combining neuropsychiatry, neurorehabilitation, and complex nursing, we offer a cohesive, clinically led alternative. Our interdisciplinary team works directly with families and health professionals to deliver truly integrated support.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Special ty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

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

Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Blackbird ward

• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.

• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team

• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users

• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment

• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits

• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service

• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings

• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required

• Good maintenance of patient records

• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager

• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.

• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

• Contribute to the On call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £175,000 per year

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service

• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme

• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group

• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme

• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives

• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions

• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations

• Discount schemes including Perkbox, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card

• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support

• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy

• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status

• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity

• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, com prehensive medical notes

• Committed to continued professional development

• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply or contact [email protected] to arrange an informal chat or site visit.

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

Taunton

TA3 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

• Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
• Service Line: Specialist PICU (Female)
• Professionally Accountable to: Medical Director
• Managerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Beckton and provide senior medical cover on Svanna Ward, our 12 bed Psychiatric Intensive Support Service for women.

The ward provides assessment and treatment for women experiencing a mental health crisis who require an emergency admission.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward in patients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

The service pathway provides a robust programme of care for women with challenging high risk behaviour who experience difficulties with engagement with therapeutic programmes. We aim to meet the needs of these women, who may have had previous inappropriate placements, in a less restrictive setting.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

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

Youll 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 whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Upping Ward
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Second On call Rota in line with the needs of the region

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £160,000 per year
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days st udy leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Perkbox, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Learning Di sabilities and mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

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

Click the link to apply or [email protected] for an informal chat or to arrange site visit.

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.

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Beckton

E6 6ZB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Nutrition Nurse Specialist (Adult) is an advanced autonomous practitioner providing expert clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for adult patients requiring enteral and parenteral nutrition across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will act as the Trust's specialist resource for adult nutritional support, delivering expert clinical care, leading service development, providing education and training, and supporting governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

The role supports patients across a wide range of specialties including gastroenterology, stroke, head and neck cancer, critical care, surgery and complex medical services. The post holder will provide specialist advice regarding malnutrition, enteral feeding, parenteral nutrition and intestinal failure, ensuring patients receive timely, safe and effective nutritional support.

The post holder will manage a specialist caseload, undertake nurse-led clinics and multidisciplinary ward rounds, accept and make referrals autonomously, and contribute to the development of innovative services. This includes developing an enhanced role in the care of patients with eating disorders and, following appropriate training and competency assessment, contributing to the development of a nurse-led coeliac disease service.

The Nutrition Nurse Specialist will work closely with the regional Intestinal Failure Centre in Cambridge, supporting referrals, repatriation of patients and ongoing shared management for patients requiring complex intestinal failure and parenteral nutrition services.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Trust's stroke, head and neck cancer, intensive care and surgical pathways by providing specialist nutritional assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients requiring artificial nutritional support.

The post holder will lead on the assessment and timely replacement of enteral feeding tubes in accordance with national guidance and Trust policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Practice

• Act as the Trust's expert practitioner for adult enteral and parenteral nutrition.

• Independently assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist nutritional care for adults requiring artificial nutritional support.

• Lead nurse-led nutrition clinics and participate in multidisciplinary nutrition ward rounds.

• Provide expert advice regarding enteral feeding, parenteral nutrition, intestinal failure and malnutrition.

• Assess suitability for long-term enteral feeding including gastrostomy and jejunostomy placement.

• Assess patients requiring parenteral nutrition and contribute to safe management of central venous access devices.

• Support prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections in collaboration with Infection Prevention and Control and Critical Care teams.

• Insert and replace feeding tubes within agreed competencies and manage complex enteral access complications.

• Assist with PEG and nasogastric tube placement where appropriate.

• Assess and review patients requiring replacement feeding tubes, ensuring timely intervention in accordance with Trust policy and national guidance.

• Deliver specialist nutritional support to patients within gastroenterology, stroke, head and neck cancer, critical care, surgical and medical specialties.

• Develop expertise in supporting patients with eating disorders.

• Following appropriate training, contribute to the delivery of a nurse-led coeliac disease service.

• Support discharge planning for patients requiring home enteral or parenteral nutrition.

• Provide follow-up for patients receiving home enteral feeding and liaise with homecare providers and community teams.

• Accept referrals and make onward referrals autonomously.

• Act as a qualified non-medical nurse prescriber within the scope of professional competence, Trust policy and prescribing authority, prescribing appropriate medicines, nutritional products and other treatments as clinically indicated.

• Request, review and interpret appropriate diagnostic investigations, including blood tests and other relevant investigations, within the scope of the role and professional competence, taking appropriate clinical action and escalating abnormal or concerning results when required.

• Use clinical assessment, investigation results and specialist knowledge to inform diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring and evaluation of patients receiving nutritional support.

• Maintain appropriate prescribing and diagnostic competencies and undertake relevant continuing professional development to ensure safe, evidence-based practice.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide professional leadership for nutrition nursing throughout the Trust.

• Lead the development, implementation and review of nutrition-related policies, guidelines and clinical pathways.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for patients requiring enteral and parenteral nutrition.

• Work collaboratively with the regional Intestinal Failure Centre in Cambridge to ensure seamless patient care.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives, service evaluation and clinical audit.

• Produce annual activity and quality reports.

• Contribute to business planning and future development of Nutrition Support Services.

• Evaluate specialist nutrition products and equipment and support procurement decisions.

• Investigate incidents, complaints and Serious Incidents relating to nutritional support and implement learning.

• Promote patient safety through robust governance and risk management.

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide effective line management and professional leadership to designated nursing and support staff within the Nutrition Support Service.

• Undertake responsibility for the recruitment, induction, performance management, appraisal and development of staff within the service, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

• Provide regular supervision, support and feedback to line-managed staff, promoting professional development, competence and high standards of clinical practice.

• Monitor staffing levels, skill mix, workload and service capacity, escalating workforce and operational concerns appropriately.

• Manage attendance, sickness absence, capability and other employee relations matters in accordance with Trust policies, seeking advice from the appropriate HR/Employee Relations team where required.

• Ensure staff maintain appropriate professional registration, mandatory training, clinical competencies and continuing professional development.

• Support staff through performance and development processes, identifying training needs and facilitating access to appropriate education and professional development opportunities.

• Ensure effective induction and competency assessment for staff undertaking specialist nutrition-related duties.

• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment, addressing concerns relating to conduct, performance, wellbeing, equality and professional standards appropriately.

• Participate in disciplinary, grievance, capability and other formal processes as required for a Band 7 manager, following appropriate Trust policy and training.

• Ensure effective communication within the Nutrition Support Service and promote collaborative working across nursing, medical and wider multidisciplinary teams.

• Contribute to workforce planning and the development of the Nutrition Support Service, including succession planning and development of specialist nursing roles.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Deliver education programmes for registered and unregistered staff.

• Train patients, relatives and carers in the safe management of enteral and parenteral nutrition.

• Act as mentor, assessor and clinical supervisor for nurses and students.

• Lead the Trust Nutrition Link Nurse Programme.

• Develop competency frameworks for enteral and parenteral nutrition.

• Deliver education for junior doctors, dietitians, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary professionals.

AUDIT AND RESEARCH:

• Lead and participate in clinical audit and research.

• Benchmark services against national guidance including BAPEN, NICE and NMC standards.

• Maintain databases and clinical outcome measures.

• Present audit findings locally and nationally where appropriate.

• Support publication and dissemination of research and quality improvement work.

• Maintain compliance with Information Governance, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding and Professional Standards.

COMMUNICATION:

The post holder will communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and families regarding artificial nutrition, prognosis, treatment options and long-term care planning. They will establish effective working relationships across primary, secondary and tertiary care, ensuring seamless communication throughout the patient journey.

The post holder will work closely with consultants, dietitians, pharmacists, speech and language therapists, specialist nurses, community nursing teams, GPs, hospice services and the regional Intestinal Failure Centre to coordinate complex nutritional care.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Trust-wide nutrition strategy and quality improvement.

• Promote evidence-based practice.

• Act as a visible clinical leader within the organisation.

• Maintain own professional registration, competencies and continuing professional development.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1
• ENB 998, MSPP or equivalent
• Relevant experience in caring for this group of patients.
• Advanced Communication
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to nutrition
• Evidence of recent specialist training in enteral and/or parental nutrition
• Evidence of leadership development or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Nutrition support qualification
• Advanced clinical assessment qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in adult nursing
• Experience of caring for patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Experience of caring for patients with feeding and swallowing problems
• Experience assessing nutritional requirements and developing, implementing and reviewing individualised nutrition care plans
• Experience of managing patients with feeding and swallowing difficulties
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, including dietitians, speech and language therapists, medical teams and pharmacists.
• Experience of recognising and managing complications associated with enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Experience of clinical risk assessment and risk management.
• Experience of providing education and training to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Experience of contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Experience pf managing independently and prioritising a specialist caseload
• Experience of supporting discharge planning and continuity of nutritional care between hospital, community and home settings.

Desirable

• Experience working within a specialist nutrition support team.
• Experience of home enteral nutrition and/or home parenteral nutrition.
• Experience of managing complex gastrostomy, jejunostomy or other enteral feeding devices.
• Experience of vascular access management in patients receiving parenteral nutrition.
• Experience of standard setting, clinical audit and service evaluation.
• Experience of developing and implementing clinical guidelines, policies or patient information
• Experience of leading or contributing to service improvement projects.
• Experience of undertaking or contributing to research.
• Experience of presenting clinical/service information at local or regional meetings.
• Experience of supporting junior staff and other professionals in developing nutrition-related competencies.

Knowledge

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of nutritional assessment and nutritional support in adults.
• Knowledge of disease-related malnutrition, including identification, prevention and management.
• Specialist knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Knowledge of commonly used enteral and parenteral nutrition products and equipment.
• Knowledge of indications, contraindications and complications associated with enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Knowledge of safe nasogastric tube placement and confirmation processes.
• Knowledge of gastrostomy and jejunostomy care
• Understanding of refeeding syndrome and its prevention and management.
• Understanding of fluid, electrolyte and biochemical monitoring in patients receiving nutritional support
• Understanding of the nutritional needs of patients with gastrointestinal, neurological, oncology, head and neck, maxillofacial and surgical conditions
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles relevant to nutrition support.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, incident reporting and risk management.
• Awareness of relevant national guidance, professional standards and evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of capacity, consent and safeguarding considerations in relation to nutritional support.

Desirable

• Knowledge of home nutrition support and community-based nutrition services.
• Knowledge of nutrition support pathways across acute, community and primary care settings.
• Knowledge of current national nutrition support standards and quality frameworks.
• Knowledge of service improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and research methodology.
• Awareness of the financial and resource implications of specialist nutrition support.

Skills

Essential

• Competent in the assessment and management of patients requiring nutritional support.
• Competent in passing fine-bore nasogastric tubes in accordance with local policy.
• Competent in the assessment and ongoing management of enteral feeding tubes
• Competent in gastrostomy tube care and management.
• Competent in monitoring patients receiving parenteral nutrition.
• Able to recognise and respond appropriately to complications of enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Able to interpret relevant biochemical and clinical information and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Able to undertake nutritional risk assessment and formulate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Able to develop, implement and evaluate individualised nutritional care plans.
• Able to provide practical education and competency-based training to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Able to work safely within professional scope of practice and recognise when specialist or medical input is required.

Desirable

• Project management skills
• Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and Powerpoint)
• Competence in gastrostomy tube insertion/ change
• Competence in managing jejunal feeding tubes.
• Experience with central venous access devices used for parenteral nutrition.
• Competence in delivering competency-based training for enteral feeding procedures.
• Experience of managing complex nutrition support in the community/home environment.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical and nutritional information clearly to patients, carers and professionals
• Ability to adapt communication to patients with communication, cognitive, sensory or language difficulties
• Ability to manage sensitive and potentially distressing conversations around nutrition, feeding and treatment decisions.
• Ability to negotiate and influence practice across professional boundaries.
• Ability to manage conflict and challenging situations professionally.
• Ability to provide clear clinical documentation and accurate written advice.
• Ability to deliver presentations and educational sessions to multidisciplinary audiences.

Desirable

• Experience of developing patient information resources
• Experience of delivering formal presentations or teaching sessions to large groups.
• Experience of facilitating multidisciplinary meetings or case discussions.

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Shows evidence of effective clinical leadership
• Autonomy, Prioritisation.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Delegation and Supervision skills
• Experience in Research, Audit and Quality Improvement

Desirable

• Experience of leading a Multidisciplinary Project
• Evidence of Change Management
• Experience of presenting audit/research findings. Experience of using quality improvement methodologies such as PDSA.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Compassionate and Patient Centred Approach.
• Flexible and Self-Motivated
• Commitment to professional development
• Self Motivated and able to work independantly.
• Positive Approach, to change and service development.

Desirable

• Creative and Innovative
• Experience in Coaching and Mentoring

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital NHS Trust South Wing

South Wing,

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must possess English GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent level, a high standard of keyboard and data input skills and an ability to think analytically and logically. They must have previous experience in an administrative role within the NHS or a comparable organisation and have experience of working with electronic patient information systems.

• To receive referrals and schedule patients for in-patient and out-patient radiotherapy for cancer.
• To provide co-ordination of the patient pathway. A key feature of the post will be to act as the link between the patients, oncology wards, consultants, planning department, chemotherapy outpatients, treatment machines and medical records in co-ordinating the treatment plan for each patient ensuring cancer targets arenot breached.
• To be part of a team responsible for ensuring waiting time targets are met, using analytical, judgement, influencing and persuasion skills within the multidisciplinary team environment.
• To allocate appropriate appointment slots for each stage of the treatment process, liaising with relevant staff as necessary.
• To maintain awareness of service delivery developments and contribute to the implementation of change within the service.
• To participate in all aspects of the administration service within Radiotherapy as required. Contribute to the delivery of a consistently high standard of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure case notes, x-rays and results are available for the commencement of patients radiotherapy treatment.
• To ensure that case notes are correctly maintained following departmental guidelines and compliance with legislation (Caldicott Guidelines etc)

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level, with GCSE Grade 4 or above in English or equivalent or relevant experience
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent or equivalent experience
• ECDL, Microsoft Office Specialist or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Mathematics and English or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Must have a familiarity with Hospital Information Management Systems such as PAS and of medical terminology
• Knowledge of NHS Waiting Times Directives
• Knowledge of Confidentiality
• Significant clerical experience in an administrative role in a NHS / health care environment.
• Must be experienced in Microsoft Office packages (Excel, Word, etc.).

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cancer Waiting Time Targets
• Previous experience in a higher clerical role

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• The ability to prioritise own workload effectively.
• High level of accuracy, the presentation of information and attention to detail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews, informal discussions welcomed.

What you will get in return:

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

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

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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

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

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

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Pip Watson, Academic Lead for Year 4 MBChB Programme

Email Address: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see Experience

Desirable

• Please see Experience

Experience

Essential

• Essential Criteria:
• Practising physician/surgeon with a primary medical qualification on the specialist register and current Ophthalmology Clinical Placement Supervisor for one of the Clinical Education Providers (CEPs) for the Manchester MBChB Programme
• Evidence of leadership qualities with a track record of involvement in undergraduate or postgraduate medical education
• Understand, or work towards an understanding of medical education theory (through continuing professional development)
• Able to effect organisational change through engagement at a local level with good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work alongside administrative staff to support high-quality teaching and supervisors

Desirable

• Desirable Criteria:
• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education (PgCert, Diploma or MSc)
• Experience in medical education processes
• Evidence of successful implementation of organisational change and quality improvement
• We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The University of Manchester

Address

Oxford Road

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M13 9PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a dynamic, supportive and highly motivated team that prides itself on delivering high-quality research across the region. Our portfolio includes studies with ambitious recruitment targets and rapid study set-up timelines, creating a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work and develop.

We are seeking a full-time Band 6 Adult Registered Nurse with research experience, vaccination competencies, and the flexibility to work across our regional hubs when required.

As a member of the Band 6 Research Sister/Charge Nurse team, you will work alongside senior research nurses, the research education team, and a wide range of clinical and non-clinical colleagues to support the delivery of research across the CRF and CRDC.

Our focus is primarily on commercial research, with a strong emphasis on vaccine trials. We also support an expanding portfolio of studies across a range of disease areas, including respiratory conditions, obesity and infectious diseases, offering excellent opportunities to broaden your research experience and develop specialist skills.

The successful candidate will have considerable Band 5 experience in clinical research and can lead a variety of research studies independently in both blinded and unblinded research nurse roles.

Candidates must have vaccination competencies and be willing to travel as required to support the delivery of research in our regional hubs and spokes within Wessex.

You will demonstrate evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice.

This unique role will enable you to develop both your research leadership skills and clinical skills in the context of delivering an exciting portfolio of different studies within the CRF and CRDC.

Following a robust induction, the successful candidate will be able to: Be responsible for providing specialist research and clinical care to research participants Manage, coordinate and implement research studies Provide line management and clinical supervision to junior staff, students and regional colleagues working within our hub to develop expertise and skills in clinical research and other relevant areas. This will include delivery of vaccination competency training and assessments.

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse who is organised, self-motivated and aspires to further their career in clinical research.

You will have experience of or an interest in clinical research and can work in a fast-paced clinical environment and demonstrate the ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives within specific time frames.

Experience of vaccination research is essential, and early phase or human challenge research is advantageous.

Team-working skills, flexibility and motivation will be required to ensure the success of this post.

You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skills, with IT skills being essential.

The ability to work flexibly to cover different shift patterns, including the occasional weekend or bank holiday, is required, as is the ability to travel and work within our regional locations as required.

We welcome informal enquiries and visits - so please do get in touch with Laura or Lisa!

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife on relevant part of the NMC register
• Educated to Degree level, or equivalent.
• Evidence of on-going professional / academic development.
• Mentorship qualification (or evidence of meeting the outcomes of the NMC standards)
• Clinical Skills certification relevant to role and specialty
• Extensive post registration experience, including considerable senior band 5 experience in clinical research or a relevant clinical speciality
• Knowledge and experience within a relevant / acute healthcare / NHS setting
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Logical and consistent work and career pattern
• Recent management or leadership experience
• Interest in Clinical Research
• Knowledge of the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice

Desirable

• Specialist qualification i.e. SACT trained
• Certification Leadership or management course
• Clinical Research experience
• Experience as an NMC / HCPC sign-off mentor or clinical practice assessor
• Experience of leading the delivery of a clinical research project
• Experience of being a link nurse (e.g. infection prevention, Manual handling, fire warden, etc)
• Demonstrate ability to liaise / collaborate with MDT

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

What you will get in return:

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

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

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

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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

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

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

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

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

Email: [email protected]

General enquiries:

Email: [email protected]

Technical support:

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see Experience

Desirable

• Please see Experience

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The University of Manchester

Address

Oxford Road

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M13 9PL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

1. Work in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Practice and Scope of Professional Practice. Professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all activities.
2. Work within the community (e.g. within clients own home) as a lone practitioner managing situations of risk with telephone support. Seek support and advice with cases from more experienced colleagues when faced with matters outside sphere of responsibility, knowledge or skills.
3. To provide a calm and supportive approach to the management and delivery of sensitive and complex information, providing both practical and emotional support, utilising flexibility and empathy in difficult situations.
4. Use effective communication techniques communicate to the multidisciplinary team to ensure the child and family referred to Childrens Rapid Response receive the best possible care.
5. Undertake risk assessments prior to service delivery within the home setting to ensure staff safety.
6. Work in partnership with children, families and carers to provide optimum individual outcome acknowledging children and familys personal preferences, spiritual and religious beliefs.
7. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using sound knowledge and evidence based practice. Plans should be in response to sound clinical reasoning and include expected signs of deterioration.
8. To provide timely, effective symptom management, resulting from a comprehensive history taking utilising independent non medical prescribing, GPs or hospital team, completing the symptom flow charts to monitor the childs changing condition/deterioration.
9. Provide and promote strategies/detailed plans of care to parents and carers empowering care that will prevent inappropriate admissions and reduce length of hospital stay.
10. Ensure assessment, planning and delivery of holistic care is of the highest standard utilising an agreed nursing model.
11. Liaise and work in collaboration with acute services, primary healthcare team and other agencies when planning and implementing programmes of care facilitating early discharge and preventing admissions.
12. Advise the Team Leader, Clinical Lead or Service Manager of any circumstances which give cause for concern in relation to patient care and/or any concerns raised by the primary healthcare team or partner agencies.
13. Maintain clear, concise and contemporaneous records adhering to BCHC record keeping policies.
14. Provide a flexible service to accommodate the changing needs of children and families.

Management

1. In the absence of the Team Leader/Clinical Lead provide leadership to ensure the effective service delivery.
2. Responsible for accepting referrals and discharging patients from own caseload.
3. Responsible for reassessing children, ensuring regular formal review of the caseload in conjunction with the Team Leader, ensuring these are documented and evidenced as per record keeping guidelines.
4. Ensure standards are maintained with both clinical quality and governance being central to the function and delivery of the service.
5. Accountable for advice and guidance to patients, families, carers and other team members.
6. Act as an effective role model for other team members, students and professionals.
7. Participate in research and audit relevant to the service in conjunction with the Team Leader/ Clinical Lead.
8. Appropriately manage the service resources e.g. equipment, staffing, supplies in conjunction with the Team Leader/Service Manager.
9. Develop policies, procedures and guidelines in conjunction with the wider multidisciplinary team.
10. Ensuring staff maintain organisational standards in relation to record keeping.
11. Undertake risk assessment for own clinical caseload, action planning effectively in response to risk assessment. Ensure effective communication to line manager relating any circumstances which give rise for concern.
12. Manage informal complaints from service users raising any recurrent themes or concerns with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager and assist with formal investigations as requested.
13. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
14. Work positively with colleagues to maintain effective working relationships.
15. Accurately record and maintain client records daily using electronic and paper systems e.g RiO.

Education and Development

1. To maintain and update knowledge and skills in relation to the post.
2. To identify and undertake specific training to maintain skills in line with NMC Scope of Practice and development needs of the service.
3. Participate in the teaching of students and other staff within the clinical and university environment.
4. Participate in the teaching and mentorship of staff as required, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to fulfil their roles.
5. Maintain own professional development in line with post-registration ongoing education and practice, Revalidation.
6. Act as a link Nurse and take clinical lead in areas of expertise. Attend courses and meetings as required to fulfil the link role as delegated by the Team Leader.
7. Participate in reflective practice/clinical supervision, critical incident analysis and debriefings.

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

1. Develop and empower all members of your team to perform to high standards and innovate.
2. Ensure supportive staff management arrangements are in place and carry out personal development reviews for direct reports. Ensure all staff in your team/s have annual PDRs resulting in specific objectives and effective personal development plans in line with the Knowledge and Skills Outline Framework.
3. Develop staff knowledge and skills to promote equality and diversity and address inequalities both in employment and service delivery. Ensure specific equality objectives are included in PDRs.
4. Develop a culture that ensures that the standards of Improving Working Lives and Investors in People are achieved and maintained for all staff and that staffs perception about their working lives are measured and improvements made.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child Branch
• ENB 998 (Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice) or equivalent
• Community Children's Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake
• Clinical assessment course equivalent or willingness to complete
• Independent supplementary prescriber or equivalent or willingness to complete

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs/life limiting/ threatening illnesses and end of life
• Significant experience of working as a Children's Nurse either RSCN/RN Child

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate knowledge relating to child protection issues and procedures
• Evidence of assessment skills and use of nursing process and nurse models
• Demonstrate sound use and application of NMC Code of Conduct and scope of professional care
• Demonstrate knowledge of current legislative changes affecting NHS and Social Services particularly those affecting primary care
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of current clinical trends and practices inclusive of evidence based practice in relation to Children's Community Nursing
• Ability to teach relatives, patients, clients and staff across all areas of self care and appropriate nursing practice
• Demonstrate individual responsibility in respect to health and safety
• Ability to demonstrate written skills that are concise, accurate, relevant and legible
• Awareness of diversity of the needs of families in relation to culture and religion
• Provide evidence of time and resource management
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of family needs and expectations and a willingness to fulfil them
• Ability to problem solve acquiring and utilising information from diverse sources to identify problems, solutions evaluating and recommending and implementing actions where appropriate
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise and evaluate care ensuring effective use of resource in relation to resource and time management

Desirable

• Ability to manage team on a day to day basis in the absence of the Team Leader
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard setting and audit processes

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

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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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Lansdowne Road Health Centre

Birmingham

B18 7EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Village Health Group (VHG) is a friendly GP practice, across 4 sites within Rushcliffe: Keyworth, East Leake, Ruddington and Sutton Bonnington.Our friendly clinical team consists of 10 GP partners along with 7 salaried GPs who are supported by a team of highly skilled practice nurses, healthcare assistants and administrative staff. We are supported by community matrons, community COPD and heart failure nurses, and work alongside the district nursing and health visiting team. An on site 100hrs pharmacy provides extended pharmacy services.

We have a cohesive, highly motivated team who are always looking to develop and improve our services to patients. We encourage open communication to support and learn from each other and adapt as an organisation to the constant changing demands of primary health care. If you would like to join a well organised team with a professional but light hearted approach to modern primary care, please contact us or come and visit us, and we would be happy to show you more.

Job Title - Salaried GP

Reports To -GP Partners

Job Purpose

Provide general medical services to the patients of the Village Health Group.

Provide clinical assessment and deliver treatments to patients who have undifferentiated health care requirements in order to promote good health and prevent unnecessary acute hospital attendances.

Utilise advanced clinical skills and competencies in prescribing, health assessment, medicines management, leadership and case management

Maximise patients health and reduce risks that contribute to ill health.

Act as an autonomous practitioner who is open to the flexibility required for the role.

Provide clinical support and advice to staff to promote caseload management techniques to reduce unplanned hospital admissions caused by poor control of long-term condition

Work collaboratively across primary, secondary, social care and the voluntary sector to establish a whole systems approach to managing health care needs.

Dimensions

To work with the Village Health Group multidisciplinary team in provision of general medical services to residents and visitors of the practice population and their visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Work with the Primary Healthcare Team on a day to day basis facilitating effective practice, efficient use of resources and smooth service delivery.

Clinical

Using expert knowledge, clinical skills and autonomous decision making skills, work collaboratively with other members of the primary health care team to provide a high standard of care.

Comprehensively assess, review and evaluate the needs of patients with undifferentiated health care needs to improve their physical, psychological and mental health well being to promote self care and reduce the need for hospitalisation

Accurately manage patients health within the practice, undertaking clinical assessment and providing the necessary treatment including prescribing using local and national guidelines as appropriate

To develop specialist clinical skills (in self and others) to undertake interventions consistent with evidence based practice in line with national and local policy.

Develop plans of care in conjunction with patients through: application of clinical knowledge and, analysis of symptoms and data, identification of risk factors associated with those conditions, recognition of early signs of acute illness, involving the patients and the carers in the care plan and ensuring it is understood, documenting safety netting plans and processes

Use knowledge of medicines and prescribing skills to influence the reduction of risk and complications associated with medication and polypharmacy.

To utilise effective communication to aid onward referrals to specialists as appropriate. Facilitating a coordinated primary health care response to patient needs

Ensuring effective communication channels and sharing of information that is beneficial to the patients care and avoids conflict of treatment prescribed by other professionals

To work in partnership with patients, carers, GPs, and other health professionals as appropriate to promote, develop, initiate and implement proactive care.

Link with existing services to facilitate care pathways and preventing hospital admissions where possible

Act as a role model so that patients receive the most effective care possible through encouraging optimum management of healthcare conditions and acting in the patients interests at all times

Encourage and empower patients and their carers in case management by providing accurate up-to-date information about disease prevention, progression and outcomes to embed a culture of self-management

Highlight and report any Safeguarding concerns that may arise, working closely with the Safeguarding Lead where required

Records accurate and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards using System One.

Organisational

Contribute to the collection of appropriate data for QOF and other primary care DES - LES and other services

Make, implement and communicate changes to clinical practice where necessary whilst continuing to work within scope of profession

Ensure the safe management of care and service delivery, highlighting and reporting where necessary breaches of this (both internal and external)

To work closely with other healthcare professionals, practice manager and Rushcliffe CCG to enable the development and implementation of care pathways in line with local and national guidelines

Act as an educational resource to staff within the organisation

Maintain up to date knowledge and competence in line with professional and service requirements and demonstrate critical thinking, decision making and reflective skills to analyse own personal and professional development

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Professional

Maintains GMC registration and licence to practice

Complete annual appraisals.

Maintain a personal development plan and professional portfolio.

Participate in the PRD review process to identify training and development needs.

Remain updated and ensure that clinical practice is evidence based.

Communications & Relationships

Internal

Act as an integral part of the multidisciplinary primary health care team

Disseminating information within the primary health care team

Communicate effectively with other professionals and managers, sometimes with different agendas and priorities. The information that is communicated will be of a sensitive nature, as it will involve details of patients health, social status, including safeguarding concerns where identified. The communications will also involve complex issues around application of mental health capacity and Best Interest decisions

Provide high quality written reports and any other written documentation as required.

External

Liaise with external agencies and professions effectively; this may be GPs, Secondary Care colleagues, Social Care colleagues, and voluntary organisations

This job description is subject to periodic revision following discussion with the job holder.

The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Village Health Group that may be amended from time to time.

It is a condition of your employment that you must remain in date with your essential training and the appraisal process, in line with policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registered, not subject to suspension Qualified General Practitioner Currently on a CCG performers list Clear enhanced DBS check Evidence of CPD

Circumstances

Essential

• Car owner/driver, with exclusive access to a vehicle Able to participate in on-call advice and support service Ability to autonomously in the primary care setting

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries in a UK General Practice
• Understanding of NHS systems
• Understanding of challenges and context within primary care Evidence of excellent organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Pro-active approach to change management
• Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS Ability to make clinical decisions based on latest evidence and local/national policies and guidelines
• Able to professionally and appropriately challenge differing opinions as a patient advocate
• Able to give appropriate telephone advice Basic IT skills in word processing, excel and e-mail
• Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems
• Able to maintain accurate records Understanding of Confidentiality and the Data protection Act
• Understanding of clinical governance and its significance and impact upon practice
• Ability to participate in audit and standard setting Awareness of equality and valuing diversity principles
• Evidence of experience / competency in the form of a professional portfolio
• Able to work on own initiative, but knows limitations of own competencies

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

PartnersHealth

Address

Village Health Group

Keyworth Health Centre

Bunny Lane

Keyworth

Nottingham

NG12 3JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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