Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCST/CCT or equivalent in Neurology and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview, or evidence of working towards specialist registration via CESR

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of leadership and management experience
• Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge and participation of clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in providing high-quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work and lead teams in a pressurised clinical environment
• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex Hospital

Sterling Way

Edmoton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, along with Lewisham ICT and Lewisham Borough have developed an integrated approach to medicines optimisation across the interface, community and care home settings as part of improved community management of chronic diseases and long term conditions. This role will be to support the medicines management aspects of this initiative through working within the LIMOS service across the interface and community setting to visit patients at home. This role will work provide specialist advice to patients, and undertake full patient centred medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy and adherence concerns, with focus on older people, frail housebound, and those with multiple conditions including physical or mental health issues and learning disabilities. The role will also involve partnership working across health and social care interfaces in line with the current and further developing pathways for medicines support in Lewisham as part of the Neighbourhood approach to care.

This is a specialised post, which involves analysing and interpreting complex clinical situations to develop, provide and communicate effective medicines management solutions and provide expert advice in this area.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

1. To provide medicine management reviews for identified and targeted patients including those who have medication issues or adherence related problems, or are on multiple or high risk medications, in the interface and community settings.

2. To deliver quality improvement, while contributing to the delivery of the general practice quality and outcomes framework, other enhanced services and prescribing workstreams in the primary care setting.

3. To participate in clinical audit and collect appropriate outcome data.

4. To work with general practice colleagues and community pharmacy colleagues to support implementation of safe systems for repeat prescribing and reduction of waste within primary care.

5. To work with primary care healthcare professionals to ensure agreed changes in medication are implemented and sustained.

6. To provide expertise and clinical leadership on medicines optimisation as part of a team member within the community setting.

7.To provide support to improve adherence and help patients get the best from their medicines, reducing medicines related admissions (including falls), and promoting appropriate evidence-based and cost effective prescribing. This will involve advice on de-prescribing where appropriate.

8. To provide medicines management support to, and training for patients, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary community and general practice team.

9. To contribute to the development of protocols to support improvement in systems around medication ordering and supply in the community setting in the context of improving safety and reducing waste.

Service Development

1. To work with community staff to promote and embed the role pharmacists in the community setting and raise awareness of services available to patient

2. To provide recommendations and plan actions to proactively improve the quality of systems and processes to improve medicines optimisation across the primary care setting.

3. To provide training regarding medication related issues and policies/guidelines to staff in primary or secondary care in order to promote medicines optimisation and high quality and cost-effective prescribing as appropriate.

4. To provide operational and clinical support to medicines optimisation developments and prescribing initiatives as dictated by GP practice, ICB, and hospital Trust and service objectives.

5. To collate and feedback on electronic discharge related information to ensure continuing improvement of the hospital computerised discharge letter and process of communication.

6. To assist with the implementation of policies and guidelines to improve medicines optimisation across primary/ secondary care interface and into the general practice setting.

7. To provide training to staff across health and social care to promote medicines optimisation in practice.

Clinical Services & Patient Care

1. To provide medication review and optimisation of identified groups of patients to maximise the gain from medicines and provision of safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs.

2. To provide information in medicines related issues to doctors, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in general practice and where appropriate across primary and secondary care interfaces including to community pharmacies within the Borough.

3. To develop skills including management of both minor ailments and specified long term conditions as required to practice as a part of the multidisciplinary team so as to ensure clinically effective and cost efficient use of drugs.

4. To reconcile information related to medicines across the interface setting, liaising with community and hospital colleagues to support the safe transfer of care for vulnerable patients with complex medicines management needs.

5. To work as an independent prescriber in line with competency and agreed area of practice as approved by the relevant Trust governance process through the non-medical prescribing committee with ratification by the MMC.

6. Provide patient facing and telephone support to patients those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines.

Information & Data Management

1. To accurately record clinical activity within patient notes and the relevant electronic clinical systems such as EMIS and iCARE or EPIC.

2. To undertake clinical audit in areas in collaboration with stakeholders, feedback results, implement changes and ensure learning is shared to ensure quality improvement is achieved.

3. To collate any quantitative and qualitative performance measures for the service as required.

4. To collect and support the review of audit data associated with monitoring outcomes of relevant work streams of medicines optimisation services in the interface or community setting.

Education and Training

1. To provide education and training on medicines issues to staff working in hospital setting including members of social care, general practice teams and local community pharmacists

2. To commit to undertake relevant training to qualify as a pharmacist independent prescriber

3. To ensure continuous development of professional knowledge competencies by attendance at in house/external training programmes and appropriate self-education.

4. To act as a tutor and educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists and pharmacy diploma practitioners

5. To provide support when required for junior and trainee pharmacists including provision of information, informal teaching and assessment of trainee pharmacists and diploma practitioners.

6. To provide teaching and training sessions on pharmacy related issues to pharmacy, ward and clinical staff.

Financial

1. To support the delivery of targets in the general practice and community setting in relation to medicines optimisation and service delivery within quality and outcomes framework areas and enhanced services as required.

To provide pharmaceutical advice on the use of more cost-effective drugs across the primary and secondary care interface and within the general practice setting, including the provision of advice and implementation of formulary recommendations and shared care guidance.

Research & Development

1. To participate in clinical audit in medicines optimisation initiatives to influence quality improvement around use of medicines within general practice and across local healthcare settings.

2. To support the development and evaluation of local initiatives in the delivery of medicines optimisation

Communications and Relationships

1. To communicate information following assessing patients medicines needs with relevant members of the multidisciplinary team as required in the general practice, PCN and primary care setting. This will include close liaison with both community and hospital service colleagues in addition to GPs and other practice staff, carers, and other members of both primary and secondary care teams.

2. To communicate medication related issues to patients and relatives. This includes medication history taking, medication review and medication counselling and overcoming barriers to understanding and communication such as language, hearing, visual or cognitive difficulties. Communication is either verbal in the form of face to face contact, over the telephone or written in the form of medication reminder charts.

3. To communicate verbal and written information across the primary and secondary care interface regarding patients therapy on admission and discharge, documenting key information in the primary care record (EMIS) or Electronic Discharge Notification (EDN), and, where appropriate, resolving queries to support vulnerable patients with medicines management needs.

4. To liaise with relevant ICB and PCN colleagues on prescribing related issues to ensure consistency of patient care.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
• Registered with the GPhC
• Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
• Pharmacist Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy in an acute NHS setting or equivalent clinical experience.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities
• Demonstrable experience of multidisciplinary working
• Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience of delivering formal education and training sessions.
• Experience of working within GP practices &/or a community or primary care pharmacy setting.
• Development of evidence-based guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and ability

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
• Appreciation of the nature of GPs, general practice and primary care prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• Recognise priorities when problem solving and appropriately refer to colleagues or seniors
• Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively.
• Ability to contribute to the planning of service developments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
• Self motivation and the ability to motivate others
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with medical, nursing and other colleagues
• Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice
• Demonstrate ability to ensure safe and effective use of medicines for patients
• Proven computer literacy and IT skills including: o Email o Word processing o Spreadsheets o Databases o Use of search engines/medical databases to retrieve information
• Demonstrated accurate numeric skills
• Recognises limitations and takes responsibility for own actions

Desirable

• Experience working with medical and nursing teams.
• Knowledge of NHS policy and current issues
• Experience working with clinical systems such as EMIS

Personal attritubes

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
• Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Reliable, polite and approachable
• Ability to cope with challenges and change
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
• Able to demonstrate high levels of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using complex and often sensitive information.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• To be able to influence and negotiate with health professionals in a diplomatic manner

Other

Essential

• Willingness to contribute to the general life and work of the Pharmacy and Trust
• Able to work agreed hours

Desirable

• Hold current driving license and willing to use own care for visits /travel in community setting

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The hospital is developing its paediatric services further to provide a day case surgical pathway from April 2025! We are initially treating minor and moderate complexity surgery, for clinically well children, above the age of 3.

To support this pathway and ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality care, the hospital seeks post-FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed Stage 2 paediatric competencies, or equivalent.

Applicants need to be EPALS or APLS providers at the point at which they commence work for the hospital.

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital has an ever-increasing paediatric demand within its Urgent Care Centre, as well as within its dedicated paediatric outpatient department.

There is opportunity for strategic growth within children and young peoples services and successful applicants are encouraged to be a part of this exciting journey!

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or
• Non-HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies or
• Non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
• EPALS provider
• Level 3 Paediatric Safeguarding (hospital is able to support)
• Able to obtain enhanced DBS check (hospital will arrange)
• Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway

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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Working at NVQ level 3 in Health or Health and Social care (or equivalent) Physiological measurements training

Desirable

• Health and Safety training Infection control training First Aid training

Experience

Essential

• Previous relevant experience of working within health care settings.

Desirable

• Working within GP Practices

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to engage members of the public. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Clinical skills as outlined in job description Motivational Skills - able to enthuse and motivate others

Desirable

• IT literacy Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services Working knowledge of Vulnerable Adult and Child Protection procedures The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency arena Able to work with colleagues in a professional manner Able to prioritise own workload Good organisational skills Will experience occasional exposure to emotive circumstances Must possess a non-judgemental attitude towards others

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

CTM wide

CTM wide

CF45 4SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The post holder will safeguard and promote the welfare of adults and children in line with policy and to ensure that the organisation and staff complies with the same.

The post holder will work in partnership within the multiagency teams, in Starting Point, as the first point of contact for health. They will contribute to a high quality and efficient assessment process for children and young people in Derbyshire, allowing enquiries/referrals to be dealt with in a timelier manner. This will ensure families receive the right help at the right time by the appropriate service, resulting in the best outcomes for the child/young person, including attendance at Starting Point Strategy Meetings.

The post holder will be available to advise the Starting Point Social Care Team and partners in health about matters relating to referrals.

The post holder will work as part of the Starting Point multiagency team to analyse health information alongside the integrated team.

The post holder will triage and provide health information to support the delivery of the commissioned Safeguarding Children and Triage Service, including attendance at Locality Strategy Meetings.

Attend, contribute, give specialist advice and contribute to safety planning when required, to the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) related to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, children and families.

To support DCHS staff that attend the MARAC meetings.

To support the Safeguarding Service to review records for strategy meetings, meetings, chronologies, case file-based audits and information exchanges (adult and children).

To contribute and support the Safeguarding Service to deliver the Trust safeguarding training and to ensure that they have the requisite knowledge in relation to safeguarding adult and children (Think Family).

Person Specification

Education, Qulaification and training

Essential

• 1st level Registered Children's Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Nurse or Registered Allied Health Professional
• First Degree
• Evidence of Post Basic Continuing Professional Development in Safeguarding Children and Adults

Desirable

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse Qualification)
• Training Qualification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of legal framework underpinning safeguarding (adult and children)
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
• Extensive clinical experience working with a safeguarding children caseload within the health care setting

Desirable

• Management or leadership Experience
• Experience of delivering training

Skills and attributes

Essential

• Communication skills both written and verbal
• Report writing skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Stress management skills
• Experience of audit process

Aptitude and personal qualties

Essential

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Approachable
• Focussed on safeguarding adults, children and families

Desirable

• Ability to identify own stress/staff stress and have knowledge of existing support services.
• Confidence to challenge professional practice or others in difficult situations with respect

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 Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Crich Medical Practice

Crich medical practice

Crich

DE45PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

The Greater Manchester Referral Management Team provides the first point of contact for patients and GM GP practices throughout the referralprocess. This role involves working closely with a range of healthcare providers to ensure patients receive a smooth and efficient service.The post holder will communicate with patients, healthcare professionals and members of the public, providing clear, helpful information. They willrespond to routine enquiries with empathy, professionalism and discretion, using tact and effective communication skills where needed.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

The post holder will: Manage and prioritise their own workload effectively, seeking guidance from their line manager when required.

Planning and Organising

The post holder will: Organise their work efficiently to ensure tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to meet changing priorities and service deadlines.

Patient CareThe post holder will: Deliver a proactive, responsive and patient-focused service, supporting patients throughout the referral and booking process. Provide timely and helpful support to patients and GP practices, responding to booking enquiries in a professional and understandingmanner.

Human ResourcesThe post holder will be required to: Take responsibility for maintaining and developing their knowledge and skills through continuous professional development. Complete all mandatory training requirements. Work in line with NHS GM policies, procedures and values.

Information ResourcesThe post holder will: Interpret routine information and requests, taking appropriate action where required. Confidently use a range of Microsoft Office applications and other relevant systems to support the service

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language
• Educated to NVQ 3 level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Good standard of keyboard skills with good attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Call Centre environment
• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative environment and working with computerised data systems
• Understanding of Data Protection legislation

Knowledge

Desirable

• Systems such as eRS, Gateway, Cleric

Competencies

Essential

• Data accuracy test

Other

Desirable

• Good time keeping
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
• Flexible approach to work

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

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Address

Tootal Buildings

56 Oxford St

Manchester

M1 6EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

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

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

The South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at Nightingale Exeter have an amazing opportunity for you to join our multidisciplinary team and be part of a fast-growing service.

The team at SWAOC are excited to be able to give patients a day surgery or short stay option for orthopaedic surgery which traditionally has meant an inpatient stay at an acute hospital.

SWAOC combines the best of the UKs established pathways in a single facility and although initially concentrating on hip and knee arthroplasty we have expanded the service to include foot and ankle surgery, soft tissue knee surgery and spinal surgery. We also complete pre-operative assessments and help run the non-sedated spinal and hip injections lists through diagnostics. We are also always looking to develop our service further and take on new challenges.

Our pathways are therapy and nurse combined so this is a fabulous opportunity for you to be part of something amazing.

It would be an advantage for applicants to have knowledge and clinical skills in an orthopaedic or day unit setting. This post is being offered on a permanent basis.

We are providing excellent and innovative care to our patients and are ready to expand our team to enable us to provide this same service for many more patients.

If you are as excited as we are to provide this amazing service to the patients from all over the South West then please submit your application by the closing date we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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

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

The team South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre at the Nightingale Exeter.

We are a small but close knit team who strive to provide excellent and award winning care every day to our patients.

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

As we are expecting a number of applications for this role preference will be given to those with experience in similar roles, post operative care experience and/or venepuncture competencies.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. We care for our patients around the clock so we will need you to work a range of shift patterns. These range from short shifts, long day shifts between 7:30 am and 8:00pm and 12.5 hour night shifts with an hour break in the ward areas. Please do check this at your interview.

Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Katharine Littlejohns Clinical Nurse Manager at [email protected] or Sarah Lewis Clinical Matron at [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

There are currently 3 Cardiac Catheter labs and 1 procedure room. A few of the services provided include diagnostic coronary angiography & coronary intervention services (including primary angioplasty for patients suffering ST Elevation myocardial infarction), electrophysiology & ablation service that aims to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias, implantable devices (complex and simple pacemakers and internal defibrillators). We provide 24/7 care to our patients to ensure that any patient that requires percutaneous coronary intervention, is able to undergo this treatment as per NICE guidelines.

Working Pattern: Day shifts, including weekends and a 24hr on-call rota

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Tracy Preston, Clinical Nurse Manager, Cardiac Cath Labs email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Health and Social Care Qualification or willing to work towards

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to work over a 7 day week
• Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must be able to travel across a wide geographical area, often with equipment, and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes

Experience

Essential

• Working in Health and Social Care setting
• Experience working independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience caring for people at the end of their life
• Experience using IT systems and electronic care records
• Experience working in the NHS

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Babington Hospital

Derby Road

Belper

DE56 1WH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• A levels and/or secretarial qualifications and/or NVQ Level 3/RSA3 or equivalent - e.g. A / AS / Higher Grade; Advanced GNVQ / GSVQ; HND

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using advanced word processing and desktop publishing programmes
• Ability to use Microsoft packages to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information
• Knowledge of basic financial practice and systems
• Experience of administrative, clerical wok and secretarial work
• Aware of the implications of the Data Protection Act and the need to main confidentiality
• Experience of using a bespoke software programme

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of office administrative and secretarial practice and systems
• Knowledge of medical/scientific terminology

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Strong organisational skills: ability to work to deadlines, prioritise tasks manage own workload
• Ability to use problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
• Able to prioritise and manage own work and work without direct supervision
• Able to exercise initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence
• Ability to differentiate between matters of urgency and initial appropriate action

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team member with a flexible approach to work, willing to adapt to changing situations

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet, Hertfordshire

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, request a copy of the full job description from [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR)
• Current HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• General Radiography experience
• Current BLS, manual handling and fire safety training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills and attention to detail
• A flexible, adaptable and patient-focused approach

Desirable

• Desirable experience includes MRI, clinical audit work and experience within an acute hospital setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Barley Lane

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8YY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and

well-being.

• Promote comfort and well-being by ensuring that patients’ personal and social needs are

met and be able to care for a patient’s nursing needs.

• To safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient’s nursing needs to

include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, ECG recording,

measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs,

continence care, bladder and bowel care, pressure area care, wound care, nutrition,

hydration, foot care, skin integrity, mood identification (as outlined in the NMC Nursing

Associate Skills Annex). Identify and report changes in a patient’s condition to a

registered nurse or other professional.

• Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be

delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members.

• Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patient’s medical condition.

• Work with registered nurses and other professionals and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with [PCN/practice] policy and the NMC Code.

• Provide effective evidence based care for service users under the supervision of

registered nurses and other professionals in order to perform non-complex activities, in line with clinical governance and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NursingAssociate on the NMC register
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or
• equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of amulti-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing andreceiving complex, sensitiveinformation

Desirable

• Experience working in a primary care setting

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation,
• and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise andprioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload andindividual patient contact
• Ability to communicateeffectively (written, verbaland non verbal
• communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of themulti-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effectiveand appropriate relationships with people,
• their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a rolemodel to nursing associatestudents, other learners andhealth care support workers
• as required within theclinical setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community based primary care issues
• Knowledge of primary care networks and collaborative ways of working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Durham Dales Health Federation

Address

Unit 51 Innovation Hse, Longfield Rd

South Church Enterprise Park

Bishop Auckland

Durham

DL14 6XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were seeking an ACP with a special interest in the management of the typical conditions seen within a UTC, to provide day-to-day clinical leadership support to the teams.

To provide leadership support for the clinicians already working in the service, to advance the care of the presenting patients (in line with our 4 pillars approach).

Were looking for ACPs with a proven track record of working at this level in an urgent care environment and who can support Service Leads and Unit managers in safe care delivery.

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Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with NMC, HCPC, GPhC
• Evidence of previous study at level 6 or 7
• MSc in advanced clinical practice
• Level 7 V300 non-medical prescriber
• Minimum Level 7 module in physical examination and clinical reasoning
• Training and experience at advanced level in paediatric clinical assessment

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• Experienced mentor, appraiser or clinical supervisor
• Experience of providing leadership

Desirable

• Practical understanding of primary care and community services
• Experience in working in an acute/urgent care setting

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 Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Ripley Hospital

Sandham Lane

Ripley

DE5 3HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals and may be required to support other community hospital sites across Northern Devon and occasionally work alongside colleagues at our East Devon sites in Tiverton and Sidmouth.

A full driving licence and access to transport are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.

If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role that combines specialist clinical practice, professional development and the opportunity to deliver truly patient-focused care within the community, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a nurse-led service that brings hospital-based treatments closer to patients' homes, improving their experience while reducing the need for long-distance travel. You will become part of a highly skilled and supportive team, providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a community setting.

More About the Role

Our ACDC service delivers a wide range of specialist treatments and procedures, including:

• Blood transfusions
• Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy
• Iron infusions
• Intravenous antibiotics
• Venesections
• IV magnesium and zoledronic acid treatments
• PICC, Hickman and Portacath care
• Short Synacthen tests
• Prolactin and routine blood testing

We work closely with a variety of specialist services, including the Seamoor Unit, Acute Hospital at Home (AHAH), Haematology, Rheumatology and Gastroenterology teams, as well as local GP surgeries and the Eden Unit at Derriford. Together, we ensure patients can access specialist treatments closer to home whilst receiving exceptional, individualised care.

As a Staff Nurse within ACDC, you will:

• Deliver specialist day treatments safely and effectively in line with service protocols.
• Assess, support and provide holistic nursing care to patients and their families.
• Develop expertise in a wide range of infusion therapies and specialist procedures.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the service, supporting patient pathways and treatment plans.

Why Join Us?

This is a particularly exciting time to join our service as we continue to develop and expand community-based specialist care.

Our team prides itself on being supportive, welcoming and dedicated to providing excellent patient experiences. No two days are the same, and the role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a range of specialities whilst developing advanced clinical and leadership skills.

We offer opportunities to:

• Develop specialist knowledge in ambulatory and infusion therapies.
• Gain experience across multiple clinical specialties.
• Expand clinical skills
• Build leadership experience through deputising and supporting service development.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.
• Make a meaningful difference to patients by helping them receive treatment closer to home.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Torrington and Holsworthy Community Hospitals and may be required to support other community hospital sites across Northern Devon and occasionally work alongside colleagues at our East Devon sites in Tiverton and Sidmouth.

A full driving licence and access to transport are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.

If you are looking for a rewarding nursing role that combines specialist clinical practice, professional development and the opportunity to deliver truly patient-focused care within the community, we would love to hear from you.

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

Interview Date: 03.09.2026

For further information please contact: Helen Faulkner, Clinical Lead - Ambulatory Care Day Case (ACDC) Northern Serviceson 07912 783 780 or [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Torrington

Devon

EX38 7BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT in respiratory and general medicine or interview within 6 months of CCT date

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in general respiratory medicine
• Experience in any respiratory subspecialty
• Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Desirable

• Prior experience in leading and developing a service

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Independent operator for ultrasound guided pleural procedures
• Independent operator for bronchoscopy
• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement methodology

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Ability to work constructively and within multi-disciplinary teams across a variety of settings
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and leadership and see projects through to completion

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

350 Wellhouse Lane

London

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We provide a robust induction period and would help and support you to gain all the necessary skills for this role.

There are various hours to suit , there are a number of posts in various locations which can be discussed at interview.

General working pattern would be Monday-Friday 9-5 though the trust are working towards providing an 8am-8pm service. This would not mean that you have to work a 12 hour shift but it is possible in the future if this is your preference. You would also work approximately 1 weekend in 4 and some bank holidays. The hours can be negotiable for the right candidate to meet the needs of the service.

You must hold a full driving licence and have vehicle suitable to cover a large geographical area to apply for this post.

Working Pattern: Variable as per advert wording but can be discussed at interview.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Julie Williams 07527395821, [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

Royal Free Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in counselling/clinical psychology including specifically, models of psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience of management, recruitment, supervision, human resource management and policy development and implementation.
• Experience of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified clinical psychologists.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Desirable

• Post qualification experience within HIV / sexual health / physical health.
• Experience of multi-professional management of teams or services within the designated specialty.
• Experience of representing the profession in local policy forums.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Pp dip level knowledge of Clinical or counselling psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• A high-level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional people within and outside the NHS.
• PP Dip level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical/ counselling psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended HPCP.

Desirable

• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities and severely challenging behaviours etc.).
• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.

Other

Essential

• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behavior.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to articulate and interpret clearly the role of the profession of counselling psychology based upon a good understanding of the framework of government and national professional policy.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by psychology services within the context of multi- disciplinary mental health services.
• Ability to contain and work with organizational stress and ability to 'hold' the stress of others. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behaviors.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills.

Desirable

• A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni- professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area.