Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Able to work independently, managing own workload and prioritising tasks
• Able to work as part of a team, or autonomously in line with standard operating procedures

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of patients, in situations where there may be barriers to understanding (e.g. language difficulties, anxious or distressed patients or relatives).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

16-18 Westmoreland Street

London

W1G 8PH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment.
• Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Healthcare Support Services or equivalent qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a non-routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise (acquired through experience and/or training to Vocational level 4 or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment, resolving queries and using initiative to ensure first-class service delivery.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience, or experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to make decisions in a constantly changing environment (e.g. clinic setting) using judgement to deal with queries or escalate where necessary.
• Advanced keyboard skills, and competent use of IT.
• Able to deal with sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and understanding.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of patients, in situations where there may be barriers to understanding (e.g. language difficulties, anxious or distressed patients or relatives).

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• RGN, RN or equivalent professional qualification.
• Honours degree in relevant subject
• Advanced physical assessment course (Masters level)
• Recognised mentorship/ teaching course
• Relevant post qualification clinical course (intensive care)
• Evidence of leadership and management development
• Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS Provider
• Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS/pILS Instructor
• Evidence of involvement in research or QI activity

Desirable

• Masters degree or on Masters pathway or willingness to undertake
• Resuscitation Council (UK) EPALS or ALSG APLS Provider
• Resuscitation Council (UK) ALS Instructor

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a critical care outreach team
• Experience of 'learning from events' understanding of risk management/ governance, investigating incidents, PSIRF framework.
• Understanding of risk management/ governance issues related to resuscitation / deteriorating patients' practices
• Experience of teaching MDT and responding to learners' individual needs.
• Significant experience of working as a band 6 within a Critical Care level 3 service
• Experience in managing deteriorating patients
• Experience in managing cardiac arrests.
• Proven experience of and demonstrates evidence of ability to effectively lead
• Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor

Desirable

• Experience of working within a resuscitation training service
• Evidence of guideline / policy Development
• Participation in quality improvement, research and audit projects, taking responsibility for completion of particular process or outcome measurements

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to competently manage a deteriorating patient/cardiac arrest clinical event.
• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to articulate appropriate and relevant reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
• Able to communicate with all levels of Trust staff
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team
• Presentation skills - ability to effectively present to small and large groups both in formal and informal settings
• Skills used to debrief team after Resuscitation attempts

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

• Able to negotiate effectively with different disciplines
• Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively: both verbally and in writing

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge, self-development and expertise in the specialty
• Reflective in Practice
• Cost effective with resources
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Has an understanding of audit and risk assessments and contribute to the development of strategies
• Can translate national / local polices relating to health care delivery in to resuscitation practice
• Demonstrates awareness of quality improvement, research and evidence - based practice
• Willing to provide support to other clinical areas within the division
• Ability to effectively manage self
• Awareness of quality improvement, research and evidence - based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of guideline / policy Development

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality )

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to work Patterns
• Physically able to attend cardiac arrest calls and assist as a member of the team
• Able to facilitate the safe moving of equipment for training such as manikins
• Good dexterity to carry out emergency procedures e.g. defibrillation, cannulation, arterial blood gas 'stab'
• Ability to work with electronic health record systems

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) (acquired as part of the clinical training).
• Registered Practitioner Psychologist by the HPC.
• High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management
• Knowledge of specialised assessment and therapeutic approaches in a Specialist Paediatric Service.
• Ability to make diagnostic decisions, give second opinions and make differential diagnoses as part of multidisciplinary assessments.
• Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people living with long term health conditions
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and neuropsychological assessments and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including community, primary care, outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Experience of working with and promoting diversity.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Ability to work with interpreters.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Previous experience of research indicating the ability to conduct research autonomously, with supervision as required.
• Ability to critique and evaluate scientific data and best practice clinical guidelines.
• Advanced IT skills (including video editing, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages).

Communication

Essential

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in service delivery.
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS where information may be highly sensitive and there may be barriers to acceptance.
• Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams.
• Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the assessment and management of young people living in complex systems.

Desirable

• Personal and People Development

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Must be able to cope with highly emotive and psychologically challenging demands of working with children/young people with disability and for long periods of time.

Personal and People Development

Desirable

• Skills in supervising other staff.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• High standard of written and spoken English
• Educated to Degree level
• Masters or equivalent (or in exceptional circumstance - able to demonstrate significant level of equivalent experience)
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of operating at a senior operational level (band 8+) within the NHS or similar environment.
• Experience of working closely with stakeholders to inform and implement initiatives
• Significant knowledge and understanding gained through experience of: -Problem solving techniques -Change management techniques -Quality Improvement techniques -Stakeholder management and communications -Risk management and issue resolution -Experience of service redesign and development
• A proven record of success in managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
• Experience in managing budgets
• Experience of leading and developing quality assurance and improvement
• Experience of delivering capital projects as part of a multi-disciplinary/-professional project team

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Organisational skills
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks within agreed time scales
• Able to prioritise objectives and workload
• Commitment to team working and to the development, empowerment and engagement of staff.
• Clear evidence of leadership potential, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Able to build relationships with clinicians and at ease in a clinical environment
• Ability to problem solve
• Able to work flexibly across projects are required and deal with inheriting and managing ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to influence colleagues at a range of levels internally and externally

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• a.Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register.
• b.Relevant post-registration programme.
• c.Teaching/Assessment programme.
• d.Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
• e.Non-medical prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• f.Adult physical assessment qualification.
• g.Completed/completing master's degree.
• h.Management development programme.
• i.Leadership development programme.
• j.Advanced communication course

Experience

Essential

• a.Post registration experience working with patients receiving cancer treatments, including surgery.
• b.Prior relevant post registration experience as a CNS
• c.Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement and evaluating patient outcomes.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• a.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload.
• b.Ability to work autonomously and use initiative in managing complex patient situations

Communication

Essential

• a.Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• a.Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• b.Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics and/or services
• c. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate highly specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of swallowing and communication problems related to head and neck cancer following surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy as well as maxillo-facial disorders, benign head and neck disease, complex airway disorders and trauma.

Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills in the assessment, treatment and management of communication and swallowing problems after total laryngectomy, including surgical voice restoration.

Demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in this clinical area underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures.

Demonstrate highly specialist clinical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions in the care of patients with tracheostomies, including those requiring ventilation and weaning from ventilation on ICU.

Demonstrate specialist clinical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions involving instrumental procedures e.g. FEES and videofluoroscopy and videolaryngoscopic evaluation (VLE).

Consistently maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of clients with communication and swallowing disorders and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same.

Ensure responsibility for own clinical workload as an autonomous practitioner, within designated area, with liaison with the other Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and the Lead Clinical Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapist.

Access appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at pre-determined intervals.

Assist in the provision of high-quality Speech and Language Therapy within the Trust, by close collaboration with all members of the MDT in the service area and Directorate.

Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients, use of equipment and in all written documentation.

Promote high standards of clinical care, working as an autonomous Speech and Language Therapy practitioner.

Maintain regular communication with Consultant and other Highly Specialist Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapists to ensure that clinical practice is appropriately informed.

Promote high standards of clinical care within the service areas with patients with highly complex and rare head and neck conditions, aiming to:

Manage and be responsible for own caseload in an efficient manner with supervision from other Highly Specialist and Consultant Clinical Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapists.

Demonstrate ability to prioritise own caseload and referred patients effectively and according to departmental policy.

Assess and identify the problems of patients, families and significant others referred using a Speech and Language Therapy model of practice.

Provide intervention based on a client centred approach to ensure, where possible, patient needs and priorities are met.

Encourage patient participation and achieve a therapeutic relationship with patients who may exhibit challenging behaviour and/or cognitive difficulties.

Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information regarding SLT treatment and management of patients on individual case load, to patients, families, secondary and primary care providers, social services and the MDT.

Employ counselling skills with patients, carers/ clients with highly complex needs including those related to terminal illness, death and severe disability or disfigurement.

Plan, organise, lead, and participate in case conferences and family meetings with patients, MDT, families and carers and outside agencies.

Participate in the MDT decision making process around consent to treatment when capacity is questionable, being aware of the legal and ethical considerations.

Initiate and coordinate discharge planning (in accordance with the Trust Discharge Policy) for patients under SLT care with other members of the MDT and outside agencies such as social services, GP, primary care trusts etc., which may be based anywhere in the United Kingdom depending on where the patient lives.

Provide specialist SLT intervention adapting communication style for people with cognitive/psychiatric disorders, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour in given intervention area.

Participate in joint assessment sessions with other MDT members where appropriate to enhance patient care.

Design and provide specialist head and neck SLT therapy treatment programs for patients, carers and their families.

Use clinical and instrumental assessments of speech, voice, communication and swallowing to design and evaluate treatment sessions with patients.

Analyse, interpret, articulate, and document clinical reasoning around direct care needs for patients. Clinical reasoning needs to reflect Speech and Language Therapy theory and philosophy.

Constantly evaluate and monitor patient needs, using appropriate methods of standardised and non-standardised outcome measurement. Adjust Speech and Language Therapy practice as necessary.

Identify unmet needs of patients, discuss these areas with appropriate agencies and refer on in a timely fashion.

Provide highly specialist Speech and Language therapy skills, e.g. tracheostomy management for communication and swallowing, videofluoroscopy assessment of swallowing disorders, clinical and instrumental assessment of voice and speech disorders. Access to advice and support from other Highly Specialist and Consultant Clinical Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapists is available.

Maintain a high standard of patient records and data of all patients, (including uni-disciplinary and interdisciplinary reports) documenting all relevant information according to standards of practice. Documentation will include integrated care pathways, medical notes, uni-disciplinary notes, initial interim reports, and discharge reports.

Undertake evidenced based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice. Make recommendations to Highly Specialist/ Clinical lead Head and Neck Speech and Language Therapists for changes to practice within the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Licence to practice as a Speech and Language therapist (HCPC)
• BSc. Speech Path or equivalent (including Dip. SLT)
• Post-registration experience within an acute setting
• 3 years post registration dysphagia experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing dysphagia
• Developing dysphagia management and rehabilitation programmes.
• 2 years post registration ENT, head and neck and/or maxillofacial experience2 years post registration ENT, head and neck and/or maxillofacial experience.
• Use of problem oriented medical records / SOAP notes
• Evidence of active participation in and/or experience in teaching in one or more of the following areas:
• SLT in-service training
• MDT in-service training
• Student training
• Internal/External courses
• Joint sessions with junior staff
• Evidence of supervision experience with one or more of the following groups:
• Band 5/6 SLT
• SLT Assistants
• SLT students
• Post-registration experience of videofluoroscopy
• Post-registration tracheostomy experience
• Post-registration head and neck experience
• Post registration experience in surgical voice restoration after total laryngectomy

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• NEBDN and/or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent
• General Dental Council registration

Desirable

• Post Qualification Certificate

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in the specialty

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Maintain accurate patient's files/X-rays transfer data to database display an appreciation for the importance of this.
• Ability to work under own initiative without direct supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a professional approach towards work and colleagues.

Desirable

• IT skills - Maintain personal Record and general information data entry, text processing.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with GDC registration, maintains updated Personal development plan, as per GDC requirements.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

Essential

• Understand the Equality Act 2010, duties, roles, and responsibilities for UCLH, staff.
• Treat everyone who comes into contact with us with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Place a high value on diversity and fairness.
• Understand the UCLH values, vision, and objectives.

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

Essential

• Knowledge relating to legislation in: oThe disposal of clinical and other hazardous waste oRadiography oHealth and Safety Decontamination oMedical devices.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting your work. This includes, but is not limited to, those relating to: o data protection

Desirable

• Flexible approach to working 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.

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH

47-49 Huntley Street

London

WC1E 6DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• oMRCP, FRCPCH or equivalent
• oCCT in Clinical Neurophysiology or Neurology or equivalent).
• oEligible for Full UK GMC Registration or equivalent on GMC Specialist register in relevant Specialty within 6 months of expected date of CCT.
• oNB: Non- UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist register in relevant Specialty by the date of the appointment.
• oPhD or equivalent High-profile publications as first, lead or senior author
• ounderstanding of current changes in the management and organisational structures of the NHS
• oknowledge of Clinical Governance framework of NHS

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oWide experience in clinical neurophysiology related to EEG
• oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles.
• oExperience working in a multi-disciplinary team and understanding of the different roles.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• oExperience in managing clinic workflow of reporting EEG studies
• oManagement of associated comorbidities

Communication

Essential

• oAbility to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service.
• oAbility to organise and manage specialist service including outpatient referrals,
• ocommunication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• oInterpersonal Skills: ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
• oAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team
• oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses, GP's and other agencies

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of clinical governance and staff appraisal
• A demonstrable interest in research as evidenced by research grants and publication
• Experience and interest in teaching Supervising doctors in training.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The successful candidate will oversee project resources, manage project budgets and procurement processes, and ensure financial governance requirements are met. They will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures, undertake research and development activities to support innovation projects, and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting using a range of digital systems.

The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across a range of digital innovation programmes, maintain confidentiality at all times, and comply with Trust policies and procedures.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree and / or an appropriate professional qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Masters qualification or equivalent (or working towards same)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing complex, large-scale and high-profile projects
• Experience of delivering process improvement and transformation projects
• Experience in operating in and managing diverse multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with and managing external consultants
• Experience of service improvement delivery

Desirable

• Experience of working with digital healthcare researchers

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective use of influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Analytical and data- evaluation skills, with the ability to solve complex problems
• Strong grasp of managing project finances and budgets
• Work well in highly sensitive and high pressure environments
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast changing environment
• Ability to form excellent relationships with a wide stakeholder base
• Good organisational skills and abilities
• IT Literate

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex data in a clear and easily understood format - both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the importance of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Specific Requirements

Essential

• The postholder will be required to work at least one day a week at UCL/ UCLH sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Expert knowledge of the full range of administrative procedures, acquired through degree or equivalent training and previous experience of working in an administrative environment
• Knowledge and experience of information systems used for the storage and retrieval of sensitive personal information
• Awareness of the requirement to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Knowledge and practical awareness of national stroke and Rehabilitation datasets and systems including SSNAP, UKROC, REDCap, and BadgerNet.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a non- routine environment, with demonstrable evidence of problem solving and resolving issues as they arise.
• Experience of working in a customer facing environment, resolving queries and using initiative to ensure first-class service delivery
• Experience of supervising a team of staff, OR Experience of project management and change methodology
• Experience of supporting patients across the Stroke and Rehabilitation pathway, including inpatient and outpatient care.
• Experience with managing complex staffing cases, working closely with ER, HR and following trust policy.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience, or experience of working in a healthcare setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to analyse and interrogate data and performance information, using experience and judgement to make recommendations on actions
• Ability to make decisions in a constantly changing environment (e.g. clinic setting) using judgement to deal with queries or escalate where necessary.
• Able to deal with sensitive information with tact, diplomacy and understanding

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate complex or sensitive personal information clearly and sensitively with a wide range of patients, in situations where there may be barriers to understanding (e.g. language difficulties, anxious or distressed patients or relatives)
• Experience of communicating with patients post-stroke or with traumatic brain injury, including those presenting with communication, cognitive, or behavioural impairments, adapting communication style to meet individual patient needs supporting where appropriate.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
• Able to work independently, managing own workload and allocating work appropriately to others.
• Able to induct new staff into the department, providing training to new colleagues.
• Able to supervise a team of colleagues, providing day to day management and support, including delegating tasks and work allocation.
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop in the role, taking part in learning and development activities in line with the Trust's Admin Staff learning and development framework.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to shift patterns and location, including flexibility regarding working hours (e.g. early mornings, evenings and weekends)
• On site working only

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a superb opportunity for a qualified midwife to work alongside an expert maternity team committed to providing the safest and highest quality care for babies born within the hospital and from across London. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the departments specialist services, such as their Foetal Medicine Unit, Preterm Birth Clinics, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), meaning the chance to optimise ones skills and experience are endless.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Registered
• Specialised midwife, CTG & NLA qualified

Experience

Essential

• At least 6 months NHS experience in that last 3 years
• Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and a proactive approach to work
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach

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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Develop and maintain clinical skills relevant to the study (specifically phlebotomy, buccal swabs, medical history). Collect and ensure the appropriate storage and transfer of biological samples as per the study protocol. Organise and manage defined procedures, assist with interventions and collect/record data arising from these.

Escalate any study/clinically related queries to the research nurse and/or the senior research nurse. To communicate clearly and effectively with research participants and their families. The post holder will be required to discuss / inform patients and carers in face to face settings or via telephone regarding the research methods and how results will be communicated and followed up.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Life Science or Nursing degree
• Knowledge of clinical trials/observational studies
• Knowledge of ICH GCP

Desirable

• Knowledge of oncology and/or haematology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working under minimal supervision
• Experience of working as part of large teams and independently
• Experience of working under own initiative
• Experience of dealing with confidential information
• Experience of planning and prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
• Experience of independently carrying out a research project
• Experience of working in a health care setting

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with patients and the public in a research setting
• Experience of conducting clinical trials

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Proven ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of study protocols and to communicate this to professionals and lay people
• Computer literacy to include experience of Word & Excel
• Good eye for detail

Desirable

• Phlebotomy Skills

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

250 Euston Road

London

NW1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / diploma in relevant specialism e.g. physiotherapy, occupational therapy, osteopathy etc.
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of post-graduate training in pain to equivalent of modules at Masters level
• Evidence of teaching/delivering training

Desirable

• Evidence of awareness of and/or training in and clinical use of contextualised cognitive behavioural therapy strategies
• Masters degree / working towards a MSc
• Active member of interest group
• Appraisal training
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Member of the relevant professional college or society e.g. CSP

Experience

Essential

• Specific pain experience to include general and specialist pain services
• Previous experience as a band 6/7 or equivalent
• Experience delivering contextualised cognitive behavioural approaches to pain management
• Evidence of having supervised qualified therapy staff
• Evidence initiating and taking audit
• Evidence of teaching a wide range of groups, e.g. therapy colleagues, the multidisciplinary team and external agencies
• Evidence of active participation in the organisation of education programmes
• Evidence and involvement in risk management, quality standard settings and clinical effectiveness
• Evidence of working with groups of patients

Desirable

• Evidence initiating undertaking research

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner with ability work unsupervised
• Evidence of CBT training and clinical experience in a chronic pain setting
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own/others workload
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own/others workload
• Skills demonstrating highly specialist analytical and diagnostic skills during assessment and intervention
• Ability to plan, coordinate and advise appropriate treatment and evaluate outcomes, using generic and unj disciplinary measures, for patients with highly complex pain
• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload equitable across services as required, responding to unpredictable changes to patients and staffing levels

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information in an understandable form to patients, significant others and all other professionals involved
• Effective written communication skills, including accurate record keeping
• Effective oral communication skills demonstrating negotiating skills and ability to manage and defuse potential conflict

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to supervise staff
• Evidence of up-to-date continued professional development including evidence of reflective practice, in service training, courses attended and clinical experience gained
• Evidence of effective presentation and training skills to a wide-ranging audience e.g. peers, multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The Staff Psychology and Wellbeing Service (SPWS) is a well established, respected and growing service at UCLH, providing specialist psychological, wellbeing and system level support to our diverse workforce. We work closely with colleagues across the Trust, including Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Occupational Health, Staff Experience and Human Resources.

UCLH is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, and takes a strong approach to supporting staff impacted by incidents of violence and aggression, committing to a zero tolerance approach to unwanted, inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviours at work. SPWS plays a key role in supporting this commitment through trauma informed, psychologically safe and inclusive approaches to staff support.

We are a friendly, values led multidisciplinary team that prioritises kindness, collaboration and continuous improvement. We offer excellent supervision, active support for professional development, and flexible hybrid working in line with Trust policy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

SPWS provides psychologically informed support to staff across UCLH, including individual and group interventions, mediation and organisational wellbeing initiatives. The postholder will support the delivery of these services by contributing to data collection, service evaluation, research and administrative coordination.The role involves assisting qualified psychologists and mediators with assessments, outcome monitoring, group facilitation and wellbeing activity, under appropriate supervision. The postholder will support the coordination of referrals, appointments, workshops and mediation activity, ensuring accurate record keeping and effective communication with staff and stakeholders.You will contribute to audits, evaluations and service improvement projects, helping to produce reports and learning that inform service development. Current projects included the impact of VR use on staff stress levels, reasonable adjustments support for staff with neurodiversity, and eco-therapy projects. The role provides a valuable opportunity to develop research, evaluation and applied psychology skills within a large, supportive NHS service.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our workforce and the communities we serve.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Psychology (2:1 or above), or equivalent relevant degree (e.g. social science, health sciences)
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Knowledge of psychological assessment principles and outcome measurement
• Knowledge of research methods, service evaluation and audit
• Working knowledge of statistical or data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SPSS or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new databases/systems
• Knowledge of staff wellbeing, common mental health difficulties and healthcare contexts

Desirable

• Postgraduate study or relevant experience in psychology, wellbeing, research or service evaluation
• Knowledge of conflict resolution, mediation or workplace conflict processes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Experience of working with people with wellbeing, mental or physical health needs
• Experience of working in NHS, healthcare, public sector or similar organisations
• Experience using databases, electronic records or structured data entry systems
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Experience coordinating appointments, groups, workshops or service activity

Desirable

• Experience of research, audit or service evaluation activity
• Experience supporting group based or facilitated interventions

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Well developed listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate sensitively, particularly in conflict related contexts
• Ability to work independently while seeking support appropriately
• Ability to set up, maintain and accurately use databases or spreadsheets
• Ability to collect, collate and interpret service and evaluation data
• Ability to support psychological and wellbeing interventions under supervision
• Ability to support implementation of new systems and service processes

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff at all levels and external stakeholders
• Ability to produce clear written reports, summaries and management information

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Calm, empathic, warm and professional approach
• Reliability, consistency and motivation to learn
• Willingness to participate in CPD, supervision and training
• Interest in research practice integration and service improvement

Desirable

• Ability to identify own development needs and support induction of others

Values

Essential

• Demonstrates Trust values: safety, kindness, teamwork and improvement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and NHS Equality Act duties

Infection Prevention and Control

Essential

• Commitment to adhering to IPC policies and training

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to participate in supervision effectively
• Experience or understanding of trauma informed practice
• Ability to work in a hybrid model (onsite and remote)

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH, John Astor House

3 Foley Street

London

W1W 6DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

The Fetal Wellbeing Midwife provides specialist leadership for fetal wellbeing education, training, quality improvement and patient safety across Maternity Services. Working as part of the Maternity Education Team, the post holder will lead educational programmes that enhance staff competence in fetal surveillance, fetal monitoring and clinical decision-making.

The role combines clinical practice, workforce development, governance and service improvement responsibilities. The post holder will provide expert advice, support the development of policies and standards, undertake audit and quality assurance activities, facilitate learning from incidents and maintain a visible clinical presence to support staff in practice.

Through education, leadership and collaboration, the Fetal Wellbeing Midwife will promote evidence-based practice, support safe and effective care, and contribute to improving outcomes for women, birthing people and babies.

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Leadership qualification or equivalent leadership experience.

Desirable

• Practice Assessor qualification and experience supporting learning in practice.
• Recognised teaching or education qualification.
• NLS, PROMPT, ALSO or equivalent instructor qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to education, leadership or clinical practice.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience within maternity services.
• Expert knowledge and experience of fetal surveillance and CTG interpretation across maternity settings.
• Experience of supporting learning, assessment and professional development in practice.
• Experience in the design, delivery or evaluation of education and training programmes.
• Experience leading or supporting practice change and quality improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of audit, governance, investigation or incident review processes
• Participation in regional or national professional networks.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse information and use data to support quality improvement and patient safety.
• Ability to motivate, coach and develop others.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Innovative, proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Competent IT and digital skills.

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Commitment to continuous personal, professional and leadership development.
• Ability to support others through change and promote a positive learning culture.
• Ability to support others through change and promote a positive learning culture.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to meet service needs, including working across clinical areas and supporting education delivery.
• Willingness to provide clinical support during periods of increased acuity and operational 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

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital

25 Grafton Way

London

WC1E 6DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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