Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Advising the Operational Area on the implications of financial strategy & policy.
• To take the lead responsibility for reporting a robust in year and forecast year end position for the Operational Area, at all levels, reporting financial information to the Operational Area as well as to individual budget holders.
• To ensure the operation and communication of effective variance analysis and investigation of factors causing movements, influencing and agreeing with managers the level of control action to be taken.
• To ensure that Operational Area proposals for efficiency/productivity schemes are robust and that savings achieved are monitored and reported.
• To be the Operational Areas Accountable Officer for the Better Payment Policy target.
• Co-ordination of annual planning process for the Operational Area within the overall Trust financial framework.
• Apply appropriate costing methodologies, in accordance with best practice, to the provision of operational management information, business cases and statutory information requirements (including Private Patient and other tariffs). Introduce and co-ordinate, as required, financial flow agenda requirements.
• Co-ordinates available performance monitoring information for the Operational Area, advising on the financial implications of activity variances at commissioner level.
• Monitor and report on the financial aspects of the contracts relevant to the Operational Area.
• To provide professional representation for the Operational Area (as appropriate) in the implementation of service line reporting/management and patient level costing. T
• To ensure the continuous development and application of IM&T solutions to improve financial information.
• Provide support to statutory reporting requirements through the provision of supporting information for the Operational Area, for both income and expenditure and balance sheet entries, together with other returns as required.
• Provision of financial briefing to Operational Area Boards, and attendance at senior management and executive forums as required.
• Provision of financial input to business cases, applying appropriate financial appraisal techniques to both capital and revenue issues.
• Responsibility for the day to day line management of staffing, including recruitment (or assisting with recruitment), appraisal, discipline, sickness and absence management, training and delegation.
• Ensuring that audit report recommendations are followed up and implemented.
• Provision to the Operational Area of appropriate advice concerning all aspects of financial control (SFIs, SOs etc), probity and stewardship, charitable funds guidelines and VAT principles and regulations.
• To identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training / education as required, supported by regular PDP.
• The post holder will support the development, maintenance and review of financial procedures and policies.
• The post holder will support the development and review of financial systems.
• The post holder will be expected to take part, and in some instances lead, on a number of NHS modernisation initiatives.
• The post holder will work within a rotational programme which may mean a change in responsibility periodically.
• To participate in Trust committees and meetings as appropriate.

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board Members
• Able to work on own initiative
• Expert theoretical knowledge of NHS accounting
• Demonstrable evidence of working in high volume context, delivering outcomes
• Demonstrates resilience, confidence and self-belief
• Tactful, diplomatic and acts with complete integrity at all times
• Advanced Keyboard Skills; incl Microsoft, GL applications.
• Creative, innovative and visionary mind-set
• Demonstrable evidence of ability to adapt working practices and approaches as a result of internally or externally driven change

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA or Certified) and current registration with professional body
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
• Further specialist training and experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualifying experience or relevant working experience covering the full range of responsibilities of a senior financial professional
• Proven experience of financial management within a large organisation with a track record of delivery
• Maximises the use information management and technology to improve efficiency and data quality Demonstrate the capability to maintain financial control whilst supporting a devolved style of management
• Demonstrable evidence of delivery against stretching and challenging objectives
• Evidence of extensive line management responsibility ensuring teams deliver to their maximum potential and performance is managed to achieve organisational goals
• Experience of reference costing/Service Line Reporting and Patient Level Costing

Desirable

• Experience of financial Management and Performance within a large Acute Teaching Trust
• Experience in service income negotiation

Communication

Essential

• Able to engage and inspire others
• Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills
• Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Proven ability to think logically and solve highly complex problems involving complex data and multiple stakeholders
• Has strong analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Proven ability to operate/think strategically reflecting wider organisational priorities and performance

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines

Other

Essential

• Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS
• Can demonstrate commercial acumen in the delivery of key objectives
• Has the ambition to succeed
• Take responsibility for own personal development
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

• Have a flexible approach to working and be available to work outside normal hours as and when required

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with 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).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a team of Recovery Navigators, providing 1:1s, supervisions, and developing Personal Development Plans in line with Second Steps policies and procedures. Screen referrals and carry out support conversations (if appropriate) to ascertain the best support route/service for the client; completing relevant paperwork on electronic systems and carrying out follow up calls. Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions, as well as building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in a clients support. Supporting Recovery Navigators in the effective management of risk by providing guidance and oversight on escalated concerns, including safeguarding matters and incident management. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years recent experience of working with people
• with moderate to severe mental health needs including needs
• assessments and the support planning process.
• Experience of working with people with multiple needs e.g. mental health, learning difficulty, personality disorder.
• Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable
• the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer, supporter, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of leading a team including providing regular supervisions, completing annual appraisals and creating performance development plans.

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

Second Step

Address

The Circle, Pinehurst

Swindon

SN2 1QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this exciting role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oEducated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• oBasic IT Skills

Experience

Essential

• oAble to prioritise workload
• oAble to perform effectively in a busy and noisy working environment
• oAble to perform effectively in a solitary environment when working out of hours
• oAble to deal with difficult and aggressive customers
• oAble to derive relevant information from callers
• oAble to work as part of a team

Desirable

• oSwitchboard or call centre experience
• oNHS experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• oAble to multi task and remain calm whilst under pressure
• oResilience - particularly with reference to unplanned occurrences
• oAble to use initiative
• oAttention to accuracy and detail.

Desirable

• oRecord keeping

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oPrevious positions of responsibility
• oClarity of Speech
• oAbility to communicate at all levels
• oSelf-motivated
• oAdaptability to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• oExperience of working unsocial hours

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

CHESTERIELD

S44 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Respond to all queries, correspondence and issues within department in a confidential and timely manner.
2. Liaison with Social Services to obtain relevant documents in a timely manner.
3. To communicate effectively at all levels with colleagues, social care, health professionals and carers.
4. Access Generic email account and action emails appropriately
5. Access Children in Care SystmOne unit and action all tasks appropriately.
6. To be responsible for dealing with the administrative processes for health assessments:- Liaise with Social Care to ensure all appropriate documentation has been received to enable a review health assessment. - Manage/Review waiting lists- Book appointments onto SystmOne and send out appointment letters- Liaise with out of area Children in Care teams to book health assessment appointments for our children.- Liaise with nursing staff to book children into Nursing clinics- Create and outcome nursing clinics on S1
7. Support meetings by providing data, preparation and minute taking.
8. Monitoring and ordering of Stationery and IT equipment as required.

Other Duties when required

1. To type clinical letters and referral letters, copy typing and audio typing. Use of co-pilot within local guidelines.
2. To co-ordinate the final check and distribution of Health Action Plans
3. Administrative process for initial health assessments
4. Register child onto S1 unit and appropriate waiting list
5. Book appointments on S1 and send out appointment letter

1. Acting as the main point of contact for the service
2. Ensure that information is disseminated to the relevant health professional in a timely manner
3. To communicate effectively at all levels with colleagues, social care and health professionals and prospective parents
4. To assist with day-to-day queries into the Service.
5. To provide data and information for reports as required.
6. To fully understand and work in a manner that recognises the importance of confidentially and the sensitive nature of the information that being shared.

Responsible for ordering stationary and other items as approved.

Maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

1. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
2. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faced or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
3. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures
4. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.

There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.

Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.

Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with regard to East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NVQ 3 Business & Administration (or working toward) or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of NHS systems - S1
• Experience in working with confidential information / data protection

Desirable

• Desirable: Recent experience of working in a similar role within the NHS

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a varied and demanding workload to meet urgent deadlines.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

2 Phorpres close, Cygnet Park,

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing a high quality, evidence-based interventions as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to provide a safe, effective and professional mental health service to maximise the number of personnel fit for role.
• Maintaining responsibility for the patient during the process of care including referral to other regional services.
• Working collaboratively with the patient and include family members and significant others in the patients treatment when appropriate.
• Liaising with the in-patient Consultant Psychiatrist at the Inpatient Service Provider (ISP) and attend ward rounds at the ISP as required.
• Using highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Selection Process

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.

• Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified(presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our attached candidate guidance.

At interview, you will be tested against the following Civil Service Behaviours:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Further Information

Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

Please see the link to our You tube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

There may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all DCS candidates that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as a high volume of applications, seasonal demand, or peak periods, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both DCS and non-DCS applicants.

If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

For details on our complaints procedure, please see the attached Important Information document.

Person Specification

Behaviour Statement

Essential

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
• Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

Provide a CV

Essential

• Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
• Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
• Please use double spacing where possible.

Registrations and Memberships

Essential

• GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent based on a foundation medical degree.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise. Must have obtained CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) and be on the Specialist Register.
• Trainees within 6 months of the award of their CCST, and consequent entry onto the specialist register, are eligible to apply for this post, however all qualifications and memberships must be held in full prior to commencing in post.
• Certificate of Specialist Training or equivalent in General Adult or forensic Psychiatry.

Registration Details

Essential

• Please provide your membership registration number.
• You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration.
• If you are a trainee within 6 months of being awarded your CCST, you are eligible to apply for this position, please state your GMC registration and expected completion date.

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

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address

Merville Barracks

Colchester

Essex

CO2 7UT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Suffolk and North East Essex OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Ipswich, Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

Colchester Primary Care Centre

Turner Road

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Warwickshire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. Please see the link below to see the site map.

Click Here

Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Worcestershire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester, Malvern and Evesham. Please see the link below to see the site map.

Click Here

Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

98C Blackpole Trading Estate West

Hindlip Lane

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR3 8TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact.

As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Join a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting.

We are looking for motivated GPs who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community.

Our Warwickshire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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.

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

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact.

As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with urgent medical needs in a fast-paced but rewarding setting.

We are looking for motivated GPs who are passionate about urgent care and eager to contribute to our ongoing mission to provide accessible, safe, and effective healthcare outside regular surgery hours. This role offers flexibility, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community.

Our Worcestershire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester, Malvern and Evesham. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

98C Blackpole Trading Estate West

Hindlip Lane

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR3 8TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.

Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.

Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎

Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

Read about our application process

Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview. Face to face interviews are anticipated to be held Wednesday 16th/Thursday 17th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience acquired through working in a large and complex organisation.
• Committed to working towards obtaining full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA or AAT)
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Financial Management experience of working in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation (preferably NHS) is required.
• Excellent knowledge of General Ledger systems (preferably ORACLE).
• Good knowledge of accounting standards, finance legislation and governance issues
• Expertise in the main Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel and Access) to enable the regular and frequent analytical and accounting work.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Capitol Way

Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be the subject matter expert for the E&N Diabetes team, providing expert advice, guidance, and horizon scanning.

To support and provide specialist advice to all other HCT clinical services in matters of diabetes.

To initiate new and maintain existing excellent working relationships with a complex range of contacts, utilising extensive knowledge and skills to influence others in establishing, planning and implementation within the Diabetes service.

To steer a process of development and improvement of the Diabetes service in line with national standards and evidence-based practice.

To champion change and provide a strategic clinical lead for the service.

Using specialist clinical assessment, clinical reasoning and highly specialist clinical knowledge, guide and support the DSNs to formulate and deliver individual treatment plans and self-management programmes.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Masters Degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Independent prescriber
• Trained DAFNE educator

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive Diabetes Experience at speciality nurse level
• Significant experience working in a senior clinical role- Band 7 or above
• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SystmOne
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding guidance

Sills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to use own initiative and take responsibility
• Excellent self management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Bull Plain Clinic

27 Bull Plain

Hertford

SG14 1DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting and innovative post to support the needs of the local population living with mental health difficulties. The role holder will fulfil a first contact specialist mental health role within GP Practices across the Primary Care Network (PCN), seeing patients who would otherwise have traditionally seen a GP. Within the primary care setting, the role holder will work in a collaborative and multi-agency way. This will contribute to the safe and effective day to day operation of the PCN and the efficient and timely management of clinical enquiries and decision-making.

The post will sit within the GP Practices and will facilitate the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services to provide specialist advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and solution-focused approaches to the local Primary Care Teams, for patients and carers.

The role will offer expertise in networking and navigation to promote ease of access to a range of specialist mental health support services. This ensures that each person, once assessed, receives the best possible care in the right place at the right time and by the right supporting service.

The post holder will be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. They will be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking initial assessment with signposting to appropriate services, or providing time-limited psycho-social therapeutic interventions directly, in e.g. GP surgeries, patients homes and other primary care settings. This will include providing clinical advice to GPs such as specialist opinion.

The post-holder will manage their daily clinics and act as a specialist advisor to GPs, fulfilling a pathway management function and providing short term interventions and support, in collaboration with GPs and other practice based mental health workers.

You will support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN and the wider mental health care system. You will offer advice to, or obtain advice for, the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going patient care management.

You will develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and Mental Health Services, promoting clear communication and access to specialist knowledge and advice. This will include the facilitation of joint working with PCN, Secondary Care providers, and Voluntary Care Sector to increase the range of services/interventions available to the communities served.

You will provide clinical advice, consultation, and support to other care providers within primary, secondary, voluntary and statutory services as required.

You will collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to patients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities).

The role includes facilitating sign posting to other appropriate services and undertaking very short-term interventions for patients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties (average length of time expected to be 6 weeks). Working alongside the PCN staff which could include a care coordination team and a social prescribing link worker.

You will work closely with the Primary Care Network, GPs and Social Prescribers/other practice-based mental health workers within the locality regarding the mental health needs of the practice population.

In line with the principles for community transformation, you will ensure systems/pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Certificate in mentorship, teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession
• If appropriate to professional registration, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) for students or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
• Clinical Supervisor.
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• If appropriate to professional registration, NMP (or willing to obtain)
• Leadership or management qualification
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community setting.
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision
• Mentoring students on practice placement experience.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience and involvement with quality improvement activities

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care.
• Experience working in a multiagency setting.
• Leadership or management experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post- graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Knowledge of Stepped Care model.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering psycho- social interventions and approaches
• Contemporaneous knowledge of recent health and social care policy and guidance on implications for practice

Skills

Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake lead professional responsibilities.
• Work effectively across complex organisations, pathways and services
• Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice.
• Write reports.
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings.
• Use approved breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
• Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances.
• Able to work flexibly and co- operatively as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development.
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities
• Committed to promoting a positive image of the service.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Baring Service check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mowbray Square Medical Centre

Myrtle Square

Harrogate

HG1 5AR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and personal specification for additional information regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

• Current NMC Registration HCPC
• 2 Years' experience working in ED. Experience of mentorship / assessing students or providing preceptorship.
• Knowledge of Manchester Triage
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification
• PILS / ILS trained
• post registration experience
• experience in working in Acute setting (ED, MAU, AAU, ITU - 2 years experience

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing
• Post registration additional courses
• Completion of or working towards a leadership programme
• APLS/EPLS TNCC/ATNC HMIMMS
• Participation in a change management project
• significant ED experience or equivalent

Experience/Knowledge/ Skills/Ability

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of area coordination / leadership in acute care setting

Desirable

• Practical teaching experience formally or informally
• Link Nurse Role
• Participation in change management project
• Experience of audit and research in effecting change in nursing practice.
• advanced plaster 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).

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver high quality care and recovery interventions for service users within designated clinical areas, in collaboration with, and under the indirect supervision of, registered care staff.

These may include:Supporting individuals with fluids and nutrition, physicalwellbeing, and personal care.Assisting service users with financial or accommodation issues.Escorting or accompanying service users for planned periods of leave on hospital grounds and in the community facilitating social inclusion.Encouraging service users to talk about their experiences in one-to-one or group discussions.

To help maintain a clean, well-organised, safe and therapeutic environment that meets the needs of service users, carers andcolleagues, and to support registered care staff to perform standardised environmental assessments to monitor and improve the care setting.

To deliver psychosocially-informed one to one and group interventions aiming to positively impact service users cognitive and emotional wellbeing.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To assume lead or link roles on core practice initiatives and priorities (e.g. Essence of Care, Safewards and carer engagement) under the supervision of registered staff. To integrate areas of personal interest with clinical practice to enhance the diversity of the teams provision of care.

To practise planned care, and to directly participate in the development of recovery-focused interventions that address service users and carers needs and preferences. To proactively review, record and assess the on-going impacts of such interventions.

To participate in the on-going care planning, CPA and risk assessment processes in collaboration with service users, their carers, and other members of the care team and to contribute to all aspects of clinical record keeping.

To maintain a basic working understanding of both the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act (2005), and any other relevant legislation, as required by mandatory and statutory training (MaST).

To adhere to AWPs Code of Conduct for unregistered practitioners; promoting and embedding it through the delivery of peer support and supervision to junior, temporary and newly appointed Health Care Support Workers.

To observe and record interactions with service users and carers both verbally and in writing via clinical records and staff handovers.

To deliver a wide range of fundamental care interventions using evidence based clinical tools, to monitor and improve physical health and personal wellbeing and to model a high standard of dignity, respect and candour.

To engage in reflective practice to maintain and promote ongoing clinical practice.

To promote and enhance a positive learning culture, being proactive in the induction, orientation and support of juniors, temporary and newly appointed Health Care Support Workers, seeking to embed core care values into practice.

We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. We are committed to supporting employees and staff wellbeing and development is important to the team at Poppy.

You will be learning on the job continually building new skills. There will also be developmental and learning opportunity that are accessible, which includes a comprehensive statutory and mandatory training programme. You will also receive training to complete the NHS Care Certificate and a Level 3 Healthcare apprenticeship.

Please see Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Experience and skills

Essential

• An understanding of how mental health issues can affect the lives of individuals, their families and their community, and experience of using a range of evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of such issues.
• Experience of working in a busy team, and an ability to use initiative at times of pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, whilst also taking direction from senior colleagues.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to a high standard, and basic numeracy 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fromeside

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 1ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a confident and experienced Female Healthcare Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You will be working 44 hours per week, shifts include working days, nights and alternate weekends.

*Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all t he people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• Experienced in a residential/nursing home setting
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Why Cygnet?

We'll offer you

• £14.50 per hour increasing to £14.80 per hour at 3 months and £15.05 per hour at 18 months
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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

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

What next?

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

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Caterham

CR3 6YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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