Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more about this apprenticeship role before formally applying, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Jon Parish, 07780 004151 / 01823 428338 and/or Sonja Mapstone 07771 742161 who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Please see the attached job description with further details of the role.

To enrol on the apprenticeship, you must meet the relevant eligibility criteria. We encourage applicants to contact Yeovil College directly for further information about the course requirements on 01935 845380 or via [email protected].

If you no longer have a copy of your certificate, you can obtain a replacement via the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/replacement-exam-certificate

Non UK National applicants - must also have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship, in most cases have been in the UK for at least 3 years and have the right to remain (it is vital to ensure that the duration of your visa outlasts that of the apprenticeship) Please see apprenticeship funding rules Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026.

**Please note: this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore SFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy and spoken English (minimum level 2 functional skills, or GCSE grade C/4 or above)

Desirable

• Typing skills, experience of databases and computer literacy

Experience

Essential

• Good organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients
• Ability to spend extended periods working at a computer and using display screen equipment

Desirable

• Understanding of general clerical / administration settings and duties
• NHS / Social Care / Public Sector experience
• Experience of supporting people who may be distressed, anxious, or vulnerable

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good standard of IT (such as email, Word, Excel)
• Confidentiality -- Understands the importance of maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information, particularly within sexual health services
• Positive and clear oral communication skills -- good telephone manner
• Sound and accurate written communication skills - takes care towards detail
• Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients
• Able to support the Saturday morning SWISH clinic across Taunton and Yeovil on a rota basis, as required

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Summerlands

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 and Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Qualification

Desirable

• Hold mentorship qualification
• Trained in clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Have an active interest in perinatal services

Desirable

• Previous experience working with families
• Previous experience working within an acute mental health setting
• Previous experience working within perinatal services

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Hold a working knowledge of CPA and legal frameworks and legislation relating to mental health care.
• Be able to work in a patient centred, safe and evidence based manner
• Be able to plan, delegate, prioritise and deliver care in line with the needs of the ward
• Be able to recognise and respond to behaviours that challenge in a compassionate and least restrictive manner
• Be able to evidence an ongoing commitment to learning

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of current perinatal national drivers and their implication for practice
• Be prepared to lead on an area of interest , develop appropriate audit tools, resources and training for the team
• Have knowledge of relevant attachment and infant mental health theory

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beeches, Radbourne Unit

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the 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.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Understanding team dynamics and promoting a positive working culture to support team cohesion.
• Ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally to the organisation
• Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Computer literate

Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
• Experience of supervising staff and students
• Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
• Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of Safety planning

Values

Essential

• Compassionate
• Be responsive, listen and positive
• Engage and Encourage

Attainment/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered RMN
• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
• Mentorship or equivalent

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dale Bank View

Civic Way

Swadlincote

DE11 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

To practice as a Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) Registered BMS in accordance with Statutory Regulations, Professional Standards, WAH NHS Trust and local Policies & Procedures including Health & Safety.

To maintain high professional standards by continual professional development and be competent in the performance of tests and investigations undertaken.

Supervise and co-ordinate the day-to-day operations of a component section or sections of the laboratory including General Bacteriology, specialist Containment Level 3 Facility, Environmental, Mycology and Parasitology on a rotational basis.

JOB PURPOSE:

Daily supervise routine and specialised diagnostic investigations on potentially infectious patient and environmental samples using manual and automated techniques.

Frequently handles potentially highly infectious and known highly infectious material in order to perform subjective interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results.

Daily supervises and co-ordinates the day-to-day operations of a section or sections of the laboratory, solving complex analytical problems to ensure a high standard of work that is completed in a safe and timely manner.

Knows how to proceed in the event of a technical / analytical non-conformance and when to inform the Quality Manager and Laboratory Manager

Completes non-conformance record forms and submits to the Senior BMS/Quality Lead and / or Quality Manager.

Daily record and report results, in electronic form and / or verbally, to persons authorized to receive them. Informs Medical staff of significant / urgent results.

Daily perform technical validation of electronic reports using DSE prior to release to Medical Microbiologists

Frequently perform tasks that include accuracy, precision and the use and maintenance of specialist equipment.

Maintain equipment logs, for the General Bacteriology Section, including maintenance and repair.

Participate in the maintenance and revision of Equipment Standard Operating Procedures.

Frequently offer specialist technical advice to Medical staff, patients and other service users on validity of results including reference ranges, appropriate specimens / sampling and turnaround times.

To participate in induction, training and supervision of AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 BMS and other staff and visitors in all relevant aspects of laboratory work including Health & Safety as directed by the Laboratory Manager

To develop and maintain the Departmental Competency Assessment schemes for Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 & 7 BMS, AP, MLA & DEC staff in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager.

To participate in own competency assessment scheme.

Participate in personally and perform Trust Personal Development Review (PDR) for AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS and Band 6 BMS staff and inform the Laboratory Manager of any training and development needs.

To participate in the sickness management and return to work for all staff sickness

Monitor stocks of kits, reagents and consumables and report supply deficiencies to the appropriate AP and / or Senior BMS.

To participate in the maintenance of the Quality Management System including, internal and external quality control and assurance in accordance with UKAS, HCPC, and other Accreditation bodies.

To be a nominated Microbiology Audit Officer and conduct audit of vertical, horizontal and examination audits in accordance with the Laboratory Audit Programme.

To co-operate with the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and Standard Operating Procedures as required.

Develop, maintain, and review Standard Operating Procedures in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and the Quality Manager

To participate in Clinical Trials / Research and Development as directed by a Consultant Microbiologist.

Present scientific, technical data and audit data at staff meetings using appropriate communication tools.

To assist in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff within line management responsibility.

Knows how to respond to a major incident in accordance with Trust Policy.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental Training Officer To liaise with the BMSs responsible for IQA in order to determine training needs of staff within the department and organise training workshops as required.

To co-ordinate the external assessment process for the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) Certificate of Competence Portfolio for Trainee Biomedical Scientists (BMSs)

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop and maintain training programmes for Trainee BMSs, MLAs and co-ordinate the delivery of training.

Named Department contact for the IBMS

Participate in the departmental induction process for newly appointed BMS, MLA, Trainee BMS, clerical staff and work experience students.

Co-ordinate requests for internal training and ensure that the correct application procedures are followed prior to authorisation by the Laboratory Manager. Liaise with the Education & Training Department and other pathology Training Officers regarding the co-ordination of work experience requests and placements.

Liaise with the Trust Training Department and external Training Providers

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and Quality Manager organise technical workshops.

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop and maintain the continuing professional development (CPD) programme within the department.

Apply for IBMS CPD accreditation for training activities (where appropriate) and issue certificates for accredited activitie

In collaboration with the Laboratory Manager, develop, implement and maintain the staff competency assessment programmes and identify training needs as required.

Maintains records for all training, competency assessment and CPD activities including, internal, external and Trust activities.

Ensure that all staff are issued with a Personal Development Portfolio and assist staff with the use of the Portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with HCPC
• IBMS approved Masters [MSc] degree
• Member of the IBMS
• Certificate of Expert practice: Training (or equivalent knowledge acquired through experience and CPD)

Desirable

• IBMS Higher Specialist Examination
• ILM Level 3 or above (or equivalent)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current training requirements of Healthcare Scientists
• Evidence of ongoing participation in CPD
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Produce accurate and timely work including record keeping

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Good leadership and motivational qualities
• Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Experience

Essential

• At least 5 years experience in an NHS Microbiology Laboratory post Specialist Portfolio
• Supervisory experience.
• Training, mentoring and staff development experience

Desirable

• Experience in the recruitment of staff.
• Evidence of formal NHS training (e.g.interview/appraisal training, equipment training courses, IT training etc.)
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues within a microbiology laboratory setting
• Experience of working at a senior level within Microbiology.
• Awareness of accreditation requirements and quality management systems.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can work as part of a team
• Good leadership and motivational qualities
• Able to work with competing deadlines and manage conflicting demands.
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organise the section/s work on a day-to-day basis.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

The assessment of adopters and the matching and placements of children for adoption:

Undertaking assessments of prospective adopters and presenting assessments to the Adoption Panel

Provide support to prospective adopters during and after approval, including through the LAC reviewing process.

Contributing to the development and training of adopters.

Assessment of adoption support needs giving due consideration to the wishes and opinions of the child and the adoptive family, the nature of the problem that has called for adoption support:

To draw up support plan and implement, with the child and adoptive family, an appropriate action plan to come to terms with or ameliorate the identified problems.

To convene and chair case specific and other liaison/multiagency meetings as appropriate.

All children in need procedures are completed in a timely manner.

Applications sourced and made to the Adoption Support Fund

Providing an efficient homefinding service that meets the needs of children needing adoptive placements within prescribed timescales:

To provide consultation to Social workers who are placing children for adoption

To work jointly with social workers to assess appropriate matches for children needing adoptive placements.

To support and promote the development of a dedicated adoption team identity and shared objectives within a changing and developing environment which include:

To contribute to the timeliness of the Prospective Adopter Reports (PARs), Adoption Support Assessments and Non Agency Adoptions

The team continues to provide and develop the adoption support core offer as outlined in the adoption passport

Looked after children and adoption regulations requirements are completed within timescales.

Provision of birth records counseling and supporting adopted adults to access birth records.

Participate in the teams duty rota

Model and provide good equalities practice. Value diversity within the team and in contact with other professionals, children, young people and families.

Operate within the County policy and regularly updates him/herself with social work methods, new legislation and procedures, including Childrens Act 2004 and Every Child Matters.

To secure the effective involvement of parents/carers, children and young people in the development and evaluation of services.

Through liaison with other professionals build positive working relationships to ensure effective joint working practices.

Acquire and maintain local knowledge including links with and information of statutory and voluntary groups in order to maximise co-ordination and joint working to improve outcomes for children.

To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.

To assist the Manager and ATM in the robust management of resources within the team by ensuring quality and value for money in service delivery.

Specific requirements for this post:

Able to travel throughout the Adoption West area

Able to work outside normal working hours on a planned basis and at short notice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young people.
• Thorough understanding of the needs of children in care.
• Knowledge of Adoption Regulations (England) 2011, Adoption National Minimum Standards and associated guidance.
• Up to date knowledge of key child care legislation, policies and practices central to the implementation of a professional social work service on behalf of the council.
• Knowledge of Every Child Matters, the five outcomes and shared processes.
• Knowledge and ability to put into practice a range of theories, models and interventions and to assess impact for the service user.
• Knowledge of assessment processes including the contribution provided by other agencies, timescales and their impact on council and Government performance targets and indicators.
• Post qualifying experience of direct work with children, young people and families.
• Experience of working with children in care, their families and foster carers.
• Experience of completing assessments, reports and plans for children identified as vulnerable and in need.
• Proven record of challenging poor performance and evidence of improving performance.
• Ability to give objective timely advice.
• Knowledge and evidence of assessment skills, including engaging with users of services, other professionals and agencies to achieve a holistic assessment.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Proven organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work, manage own time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic records.
• Ability to contribute positively to the social work team and department.
• Takes responsibility for own professional development and commitment to evidenced based practice.
• Good IT skills
• Ability to manage competing demands of a caseload.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written with colleagues, outside agencies and service users.
• Ability to identify problems with some complexity and to demonstrate creative approach to such problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships within and outside the department.
• Ability to produce reports to required standard on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training.
• Experience of assessment of Adopters or providing adoption support services.
• Experience of supervision.
• Experience of staff/students supervision or consultation.
• Supervision skills.
• Experience of delivering training

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registered

Desirable

• A post qualifying award in Social Work.
• A Practice Teachers Award

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

Wiltshire Council

Address

Adoption West

B Bond Warehouse

Smeaton Road

BRISTOL

BS1 6XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Enable access to personalised care and support

Take referrals for individuals or proactively identify people who could benefit from support through care coordination.

Have a positive, empathetic and responsive conversation with the person and their family and carer(s) about their needs.

Work towards increasing patients understanding of how to manage and develop health and wellbeing through offering advice and guidance.

Develop an in-depth knowledge of the local health and care infrastructure and know how and when to enable people to access support and services that are right for them.

Use tools to measure peoples levels of knowledge, skills and confidence in managing their health and to tailor support to them accordingly.

Support people to develop and implement personalised care and support plans.

Review and update personalised care and support plans at regular intervals.

Ensure personalised care and support plans are communicated to the GP and any other professionals involved in the persons care and uploaded to the relevant online care records, with activity recorded using the relevantSNOMED codes.

Coordinate and integrate care

Making and managing appointments for patients, related to primary, secondary, community, local authority, statutory, and voluntary organisations

Refer onwards to social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches where required.

Regularly liaise with the range of multidisciplinary professionals and colleagues involved in the persons care, facilitating a coordinated approach and ensuring everyone is kept up to date so that any issues or concerns can be appropriately addressed and supported.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings in the PCN as and when appropriate.

Identify when action or additional support is needed, alerting a named clinical contact in addition to relevant professionals, and highlighting any safety concerns.

Record what interventions are used to support people, and how people are developing on their health and care journey,

Keep accurate and up-to-date records of contacts, appropriately using GP and other records systems relevant to the role, adhering to information governance and data protection legislation.

Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, while tracking of the impact of care coordination on their health and wellbeing.

Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of care coordination on their lives.

Record and collate information according to agreed protocols and contribute to evaluation reports required for the monitoring and quality improvement of the service.

Miscellaneous

Establish strong working relationships with GPs and practice teams and work collaboratively with other care coordinators, social prescribing link workers and health and wellbeing coaches, supporting each other, respecting each others views and meeting regularly as a team.

Act as a champion for personalised care and shared decision making within the practice.

Demonstrate a flexible attitude and be prepared to carry out other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time within the general character of the post or the level of responsibility of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.

Identify opportunities and gaps in the service and provide feedback to continually improve the service and contribute to business planning.

Contribute to the development of policies and plans relating to equality, diversity and reduction of health inequalities.

Work in accordance with the practices policies and procedures.

Contribute to the wider aims and objectives of the practice and our PCN to improve and support primary care.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• ECDL or equivalent IT skill & knowledge
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, time management and record keeping.
• Ability to recognise and work within limits of competence and seek advice when needed.
• Meets DBS reference standards and criminal record checks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the personalised care approach.
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities, individuals, their families and carers.
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care and PCNs.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies and processes.
• Basic knowledge of long-term conditions and the complexities involved: medical, physical, emotional and social.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English Maths

Desirable

• GCSE Grade A to C in Biology
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of data collection and using tools to measure the impact of services.
• Experience of maintaining filing systems & collating information.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clinical System Administration

Desirable

• Experience of working directly in a care coordinator role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health / health improvement.
• Experience of working in health, social care and other support roles in direct contact with people, families or carers (in a paid or voluntary capacity).
• Experience of working within multi- professional team environments.
• Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role.
• Experience or training in personalised care and support planning.
• Experience of working with elderly or vulnerable people, complying with best practice and relevant 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Southend Coastal Surgeries

Address

Thorpe Bay Surgery

99 Tyrone Road

Southend-on-sea

SS1 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The candidate will be trained to undertake a wide range of clinical experiences within Therapeutic Radiography, developing the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality radiotherapy care. Training will include opportunities to work across the radiotherapy pathway, including CT simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery and image-guided radiotherapy, as well as gaining experience with a range of specialist radiotherapy techniques and technologies.

Please note: recruitment is a two-stage processStage 1: Group assessment date - 28 September 2026 in the morningStage 2: Individual interview date - 28 September 2026 in the afternoon, if successful in the assessment stage

Applicants must not already hold a qualification at Level 6 or above in Therapeutic Radiography or a closely related subject.Applicants must not be in any other form of education this includes, school, college, university or any other apprenticeship programme.

Please ensure that you can make this date before applying.

UCLH have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, caring, and dedicated person keen to train as a therapeutic radiographer as an apprentice.

https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/degree-apprenticeships/therapeutic-radiography

Please note candidates must hold GCSE A-C or 4-9 English and Maths or Functional Skills at Level. Certificates will be requested before applicants are invited to the assessment. Applicants must not be in any other form of education. This includes school, college, university of any other apprenticeship.

Applicants need to be minimum of 18 years of age when they start the apprenticeship (anticipated January 2027). Successful applicants must meet the academic entry requirements of the University of Hertfordshire for this course which can be found within the person specification in the job description or in the link above.

The candidate will be trained to undertake a wide range of clinical experiences within Therapeutic Radiography, developing the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality radiotherapy care. Training will include opportunities to work across the radiotherapy pathway, including CT simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery and image-guided radiotherapy, as well as gaining experience with a range of specialist radiotherapy techniques and technologies.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• 5 CGSEs grade C or above to include Maths and English (or equivalent). These will be requested before being invited to an assessment.
• University entry requirements: 3 A levels or Equivalent Level 3 qualification e.g. BTEC National Diploma or NVQ Level 3 - in science related subjects (physics, biology or chemistry)
• On entry into programme: Demonstrate a willingness to undertake the radiographer practitioner degree apprenticeship course to gain professional registration with HCPC (Failure to achieve this would result in termination of contract)
• Be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.
• Please note on successful completion of the three year apprenticeship programme the post holder will achieve a BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography degree.
• Apprentices whose first language is not English need to meet IELTS requirements of at least 7.0 overall and no less than 6.5 in any other section

Desirable

• Good understanding of legislation relating to Health and Safety and radiation protection

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of interest in radiotherapy and its application in healthcare
• Able to use Microsoft Office. Able to use hospital ICT systems

Desirable

• Recent clinical experience working in the radiotherapy department
• Recent experience of working with service users within the healthcare setting
• Experience in carrying out assigned duties /assisting qualified radiotherapy staff

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate awareness of advocacy for patients
• Evidence of ability to assess the needs of the patient
• Demonstrates professional approach, in demeanour, appearance and time keeping
• Ability to problem solve (for example in time management)
• Demonstrates an awareness of own limitations
• Ability to use own initiative within professional boundaries
• Willingness to demonstrate own work and assist in the induction of new staff members

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with an ability to relate confidently
• Ability to communicate complex information in a manner suitable to the patient, family and carer's understanding
• Ability to communicate complex information to multidisciplinary teams

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to undertake self-directed learning with a pro-active approach
• Ability to work under the supervision of radiographers and to engage with feedback provided

Other

Essential

• Right to remain and work in the United Kingdom. If you are here on a visa, your visa length must exceed the length of the apprenticeship course. Candidates must have been resident in the UK for the previous three years at start of study (depending on visa status). Candidates must live in England.
• Candidates must not be in any other funded training through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) or from the Department for Education (DfE)

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
• General education to A Level

Desirable

• Certificate in First Line Management
• IT Certificate (PowerPoint/Excel/Word

Knowledge, Skills

Essential

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Flexibility
• Strong commitment to openness, honesty, and integrity
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Ability to advocate assertively
• IT and administrative skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Commitment to improving patient care
• Motivating and empowering people
• Providing excellent customer service

Experience

Essential

• Experience with vulnerable/socially excluded adults
• Partnership working
• Knowledge of housing benefit / welfare system rules
• Knowledge of Housing Act / Homelessness Reduction Act
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, Mental Health, Care Act
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Organisational skills
• Experience in clinical healthcare setting
• Experience managing caseloads

Desirable

• Experience of advocating for homeless individuals
• Knowledge of hospital EPR systems
• Experience of delivering training

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why you should join our Team

The ENT department has recently been rehoused in a new area, offering adjacency of clinic, consultant office, secretaries and management staff, which greatly enhances the working environment. Theatres are in the same area as our related specialties, allowing ease of interspecialty work. The paediatric work is carried out in the adjacent Children’s Hospital, with excellent ward and ICU facilities.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical/Technical

To work as part of a team throughout the Trusts ultrasound departments as indicated on the weekly timetable. Performing clinical ultrasound examinations unsupervised and issue reports for examinations performed for a broad range of patients, from all sources of referral.

To carry out all ultrasound examinations unsupervised to the highest possible standard in line with departmental procedures and protocols.

Issue written reports on scan findings in a clear and concise way recommending follow up within agreed timescales, referral and further imaging as appropriate.

Demonstrate skills in a wide range of ultrasound examinations according to qualification, with regard to obstetric and gynaecological and general abdominal examinations, and be able to perform scans on high risk patients, and of a complex nature.

To report faults, defects and breakdown of fixtures and fittings to the section lead or Radiology Manager.

Ensure correct patient and clinical details are entered into radiology system, ultrasound equipment and archive.

To participate in quality control programmes for ultrasound equipment as required.

Managerial

Manages own personal daily departmental schedules ensuring all exams are managed within agreed departmental/Trust timeframes.

Assists with organisation of departmental ultrasound referrals where appropriate, ensuring patient flow is maintained.

To assist with the setup of procedures and protocols when necessary.

To cover for colleagues at short notice ensuring all patient examinations are delivered in a timely manner.

To be part of a team managing adhoc/urgent referrals as required.

Education/Development/Training

To lead in the practical teaching and supervision of trainee sonographers, in all modalities, for approximately six practical sessions per week.

Participate in the clinical/practical training of medical staff.

Maintain an individual CPD folder, illustrating that levels of clinical skills are maintained.

Attend radiology/MDT clinical meetings and contributes to patient care.

Participate in the training of student radiographers/radiographic aides/assistant practitioners.

Ensure knowledge is kept up to date by regular attendance at study days, reading literature and in-house clinical meetings.

Attend all statutory training on a yearly basis.

To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Clinical Governance (Policies, Complaints, H/S)

To work within and adhere to standard and operations policies/protocols relating to the Trust and radiology department.

To participate in clinical audit.

To adhere to all safety regulations with regards to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH Regulations.

To be aware of issues of RSI, and ensure your individual system of work minimises risk to self and others.

Communication

To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives adapting techniques to the needs of the patient.

To communicate scan findings to patients, relatives and clinicians, including findings related to early pregnancy loss and foetal abnormalities, and other information of a sensitive nature.

Liaise with ultrasound booking clerk to maintain an efficient system of patient throughput.

Maintain a computerised and paper based record for patients attending for clinical examinations.

Maintain good working relationships with radiographers, radiologists, departmental support staff and out-patient staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to DCR or degree level or equivalent with qualification obtained
• Evidence of CPD during training and thereafter for maintenance of skill level
• Hold a PostGraduate Certificate or Diploma in ultrasound from accredited university
• State Registered

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a range of ultrasound procedures from the group listed below: Obstetrics (to include EPAU), Gynaecology, General Medical, Small parts, MSK, Paediatric, Vascular
• Previous NHS experience working as an Advanced Practitioner In Ultrasound.

Skills

Essential

• Independently reports examinations as above
• Responsible for own daily workload but has ability to prioritise section workload if required
• Experience of broad range of equipment and has ability to manipulate equipment and scanning controls safely on a regular basis
• Excellent communicator - verbal & written. Must be able to handle sensitive situations and communicate effectively with patients and relatives
• Supervises non-qualified/qualified staff e.g. students, assistants, registrars
• Acts as a mentor or trainer to ultrasound students

Desirable

• Willing to develop ultrasound skills in other clinical areas

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team Player - able to contribute on a regular basis to : R+D, Audit, Patient management/ care, Updating of clinical policies and protocols
• Able to work single handed
• Participate in emergency call rota and weekend working
• Work flexible hours dependent on work load/ service needs

Other

Essential

• High energy and resilience - ability to work and remain calm under pressure
• Corporate approach to Trust objectives
• Car driver or ability to work across sites daily
• Able to work shift system introduced, on call , weekends to suit the service needs/workload

Desirable

• Highly motivated and with the ability to motivate others
• Interact with established focus groups within the directorate

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 Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellow will work alongside the imaging consultants, and specific educational supervision/job plan can be tailored based on the successful applicants experience and requirements. The LHCH multimodality imaging program is one of the highest volume in the UK and includes cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, complex echocardiography and structural imaging (procedural TOE and pre-procedure planning gated CT). It is desirable that the successful candidate demonstrates interest and engagement in structural TOE, along with commitment to weekly MDTs for valvular heart disease.

The cardiac diagnostics department is responsible for performing 400-500 TOEs per year, and the training offered for this specific modality will include 3D post processing.

There is collaborative working with theatres/ITU, with an excellent relationship with the large group of intensivists who also perform high quality TOE. In addition, over 600 stress echocardiograms are performed per year (treadmill/bike/dobutamine/pacing), and this service supports the complex valve disease and cardiomyopathy services, as well ischaemia testing. The cardiac CT service is led by Radiology, with over 2000 gated scans performed per year, which includes studies planning for complex surgical (Ross, aortic repair) and percutaneous procedures.

With regards to on call cardiology/general medicine cover, there are no requirements for this attached to this post.

This appointment will be based at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. LHCH has seven imaging cardiologists who have extensive experience in multi-modality cardiac imaging. Specialist interests are wide ranging and include heart valve disease, structural intervention, inherited cardiac conditions, cardio-oncology, sports cardiology and ACHD. All of the consultant imaging group are actively involved in national and international educational and/or academic programmes.

The TAVI/structural team work closely with the imaging group, and currently consist of six interventional cardiologists. The service is expanding with new appointments imminent, and there is collaborative working with dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. Approximately 500 TAVIs will be performed this year, with a recently established TEER service gaining experience and consultant recruitment. Additional structural work includes PFO, paravalvular leak and VSD closure.

LHCH provides excellence with regards to care for patients with heart valve disease. The valve clinic has been well established for several years and is run using an MDT approach comprising the consultant group, cardiac physiologists and a heart valve nurse. The service offers specific expertise to the complex group of patients under surveillance with borderline severe valve disease, as well as guiding patients towards surgical and transcatheter treatment via the multidisciplinary team.

The radiology department provides outstanding technology for cardiothoracic imaging. There are two MRI scanners including a wide bore (1.5T cardiac optimized Siemens Sola MR scanner and a 3T VIDA Siemens), and two dual energy Siemens force CT scanners. CT images are analysed using dedicated software (Syngo via), with the cardiologist/radiologist group offering image analysis training if required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBCh or equivalent
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment, hold a current licence to practice, and is fit to practise safely
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Able to demonstrable effective skills for appropriate communication with patients and colleagues
• Current ALS certification or equivalent
• British society of transthoracic echo full accreditation, or equivalent

Desirable

• Cardiac CT accreditation level 2/3
• Working towards or in possession of BSE TOE full accreditation

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills, and able to supervise junior staff
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Peer reviewed publications

Desirable

• Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills, and able to supervise junior staff
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Peer reviewed publications

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We can offer you:

• Regular clinical supervision from your band 7 and 8a colleagues and peer supervision with junior therapists across the MDT.
• Regular exposure and ample opportunities to develop competencies in FEES, critical care, VFS and tracheostomy management.
• A small but friendly team with strong emphasis on CPD, innovation, service improvement and research.
• Regular working hours (Monday Friday).
• A fantastic place to work, learn and develop. Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital is one of the countrys leading providers for cardiothoracic surgery and cardio-thoracic conditions, having been awarded outstanding by CQC twice and was voted top in the national NHS staff survey for staff engagement and a place to work.

If this sounds like it could be for you, we welcome your application and encourage you to get in touch if you would like further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Diploma/Degree/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Dysphagia practitioner
• Membership of relevant clinical interest or professional group

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD including attendance at courses relevant to speech and language therapy.
• Good clinical reasoning skills based on evidence and current research
• Evidence of attendance at mandatory training
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the MDT and their differing contributions to patient care

Desirable

• IM & T Skills.
• Experience of supervising students

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• An ability to work as part of the MDT and communicate appropriately with all grades of staff.
• An ability to empathise and reassure

Desirable

• Evidence of presentation and teaching skills within a healthcare environment

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, vision and a desire to achieve
• Committed to developing skills within SALT and the clinical speciality.
• Demonstrate a forward-thinking and professional attitude
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and able to adapt to situations which may be stressful and highly pressured.
• Ability to work to the Trust values and 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.

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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of the registered health professional participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, which includes all aspects of patients personal care. Under the supervision of a registered Health professional undertake specified clinical activities. Assist the registered health professional in the implementation of individualised patient care. Assist with the preparation of meals, snacks and drinks, assisting patients with feeding as necessary. Accurately record patient information of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the registered nurse responsible for the patient at the time. Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Escort and transfer patients, with low nursing dependency, as delegated by the registered health professional . Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, thus preventing the spread of infection by clearing and cleaning vacated bed spaces and preparation for re-use, secure and handle clinical waste and used linen for safe collection and/or disposal, carry out regular mattress checks and record details in line with trust policy. Maintain high standards of hand hygiene Assist other clinical areas within the Trust as the clinical situation and staffing levels require. Attend to the needs of patients/ visitors, particularly those who may be distressed or require assistance and communicate in a manner that is appropriate to them and the situation. Care for patients property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Level 1 qualification in functional maths and English
• NVQ 2 or equivalent in house competency assessment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience in a healthcare environment / life experience

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrates skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
• Demonstrates the role of the Healthcare Assistant with the professional teams.
• Able to work under direct supervision of a qualified practitioner
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• Able to act calmly in emergencies
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Able to deal with sensitive issues
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to be flexible and part of a team
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training as required to perform role
• Ability to recognise own limitations of role to ensure effective, safe delivery of care
• Adhere to Trust values and 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

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current first level NMC registration - Registered Adult Nurse/Registered Children's Nurse or social worker (Social Work England registration) or r Allied Health Professional (Health and Care Professions Council registered).
• Graduate in health or safeguarding -related subject
• Professional knowledge acquired through Masters level qualification supplemented by specialist training or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development in safeguarding
• Post registration leadership development

Desirable

• Management /Leadership qualification
• Specialist Practitioner Health Visiting /School Nursing
• Children's Nursing qualification
• Midwifery Qualification
• Teaching or Supervision qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience in senior safeguarding role for children and adults.
• Experience of the application of safeguarding legislation.
• Experience of successfully managing change including in delivering service changes which require staff consultation processes.
• Experience of budget management
• Significant line management experience
• Extensive evidence of providing successful professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Significant experience of partnership working at strategic and operational level
• Experience of developing and delivering safeguarding training in a large/complex organisation
• Experience of developing/delivering/ monitoring and evaluating training programmes with clinical and non-clinical staff
• Experience of developing and implementing strategies, policies, and procedures to support best practice
• Extensive experience of multi-agency safeguarding work
• Experience of managing complex safeguarding situations.
• Significant experience of conducting or contributing to Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews SARs and DHRs and other investigations
• Experience of application of Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Experience of contributing to local safeguarding partnership sub-group activity
• Evidence of relevant study and continuing professional development in safeguarding.
• Post registration leadership development.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and strategy with a proven ability to translate into local action
• Current knowledge of relevant professional and policy Initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience in complaints management
• Risk management experience
• Involvement in research projects
• Experience of establishing performance monitoring and assurance systems and processes
• Experience of working with Higher Education
• Experience of Local Safeguarding Children Partnership group membership
• Experience in developing and presenting business cases
• Experience of being a Named Practitioner in Safeguarding

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Excellent presentation & report writing skills
• Ability to demonstrate extensive understanding of safeguarding principles, policy and practice
• Well-developed negotiating and influencing skills
• Expert safeguarding investigation skills
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity
• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture
• Ability to analyse complex data
• IT/word processing skills
• Complex change management skills
• Clinical audit skills
• People management skills and the ability to address poor performance and unacceptable behaviours
• Political astuteness
• Ability to work effectively in partnership across agencies
• Well organised; able to articulate a vision and direct others
• Highly developed report writing skills and ability to present complex reports and action plans.
• Ability to work at a strategic level representing the Trust to external stakeholders
• Ability to engage and work with clinicians and staff at all levels

Desirable

• Quality improvement skills
• Media skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chest Clinic

Safeguarding Team Old Chest Clinic 1st Floor, 352 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9NL

Manchester

M13 9NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSA 3/ ECDL (or equivalent standard)
• NVQ4 in administration or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• RiO trained

Experience

Essential

• Experience of general office routine and filing systems
• Experience of working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous NHS administration experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work under some pressure
• Adhere to data protection and confidentiality requirements

Knowledge of Our Service

Essential

• Please answer in your own words, drawing on your own knowledge, experience, and understanding. We are interested in your genuine response rather than AI-generated content. In the Performance Administration role, there are times when you need to work independently and make decisions within your level of responsibility. Describe how you use your initiative to support colleagues, patients, and the smooth running of a service. Maximum 250 words.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service

Brookland Hall

Conduit Place

Bristol

BS2 9RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance Management

To support and assist the Directorate Triumvirate in ensuring robust performance management systems are in place for the services within their portfolio.

To provide day to day management of services within their portfolio against the constitutional standards, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate.

To attend on behalf of the directorate weekly performance meetings, being able to articulate performance levels, reason and mitigation for deviances against plan and national standards.

To analyse and interpret data from various sources into effective knowledge management which drives the activities of the services within their portfolio.

To provide leadership to service managers so they are aware of specific standards/ targets that they are responsible for delivering and provide support to each manager to ensure safe and effective delivery of them.

To support with the management and delivery of clinical services, management of clinical risk and health care governance for the services within their portfolio, escalating to the Directorate Management team and concerns or possible risk.

To ensure effective and optimum utilisation of resources within the services within their portfolio.

To develop and implement business plans to ensure all services within their portfolio can respond to patients needs throughout the year.

Strategic Development

To work collaboratively with services within their portfolio to identify key activities for service improvement and business development. To inform the Directorate Triumvirate of service plans so that they can be included in the business planning cycle and budget setting.

To support the development and delivery of business opportunities for services within their portfolio that maintain, support and enhance the delivery of high-quality services, including new and existing opportunities for income generation.

To support and take the local lead with services within their portfolio for service redesign with the multidisciplinary service team, supporting service managers to confidently design and implement service changes to meet the national and local priorities and to improve patient care.

To work with the Directorate Triumvirate to inform and contribute to the strategic planning that will support development of the Directorate planning and priorities.

To develop effective partnerships with clinical teams and an environment in which all service staff have the opportunity to be involved and influence the management, planning and development of services.

Financial Responsibilities

To work with the directorate management and service leadership to establish a strategic direction that will provide a base for business planning and reflects the local and national priorities.

To support and assist the directorate management to lead the speciality multidisciplinary team in the management of budgets, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure services are delivery cost effectively and productivity is maximised.

To maximise income opportunities available to the service within their portfolio to ensure business cases are developed to sustain and transform services in line with local and national priorities. To inform the directorate business planning.

To ensure all assets within the services within their portfolio (buildings, land and equipment) re utilised efficiently and effectively. To inform and support the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure the service needs are reflected in the Trust capital plans.

To support with the strategic business, workforce and financial plans for the services within their portfolio, informing on and assuring the Directorate Triumvirate that such plans are in line with local and national priorities.

To support the speciality in the development of services to meet the national agenda of providing patient care locally by working with primary and third sector providers.

Leadership and Workforce

To provide leadership, direction and development to ensure the skills and capabilities of the services are effectively utilised to maximum potential of the individuals.

Working with the Directorate Triumvirate assist with the development of a workforce that is fit to the deliver local and national priorities and to improve the care and experience pf patients and carers.

Lead on the development of services within their portfolio workforce plans to ensure effective utilisation of the workforce with appropriate skill mix levels in all the services.

To support with the development of consultant job plans, ensuring a robust process is in place to agree and monitor job plans. To ensure consultant job plans reflect clinical commitments and Trust objectives.

Working with the services to ensure that effective arrangements are established and maintained to engage medical and other clinical professionals in the planning of clinical and non-clinical services.

To ensure good HR practices are adhered to within the services, including workforce strategies, training and annual appraisals, monitor sickness levels , identifying areas where we can reduce sickness.

To promote a culture of equality, inclusion and engagement across the services

To actively work with the Directorate Triumvirate in developing the directorate plan and participate in the decision making of the directorate.

To work with the Directorate Triumvirate to initiate change within the services and directorate, ensuring engagement with staff, service users and appropriate other stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level of equivalent
• Post graduate level qualification or equivalent extensive experience
• Specialist knowledge and detailed understanding of national priorities and developments

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and proven experience in managing a service
• Relevant and proven experience in improving services
• Experience in managing teams and individuals, including across multi site services
• Experience in liaising with finance departments, and commissioning bodies
• Experience of financial budget ownership
• Experience in contract performance management, including SLAs
• Experience in compiling and ratifying standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Evidence of developing quality assurance systems and procedures
• Dissemination of complex information to internal and external stakeholders
• Analysing practices and implementing policies to improve outcomes.
• Preparing and delivering formal presentations
• Allocation of tasks and projects to others and supervision of outcomes

Skills

Essential

• Numeracy and problem solving skills
• Critical analytical skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Proven ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to work under own initiative
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

Desirable

• Project management experience including independently initiating and delivering projects.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to meet Trust values
• Willingness & ability to work across multiple sites
• Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to respond to the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWFT/GEH

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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