Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1.Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.

2.Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment.

3.Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients referred. This includes, but is not limited to social environmental interview, cognitive, perceptual and mood screens, personal care, kitchen assessments, feeding assessments and group therapy sessions.

4. Make reliable interpretations of the assessment results, in order to inform other professionals in the diagnosis and management of the patients. Also to guide the Occupational Therapy treatment plan, and for the recommendation of the discharge destination/placement.

5.Plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given. Addressing areas such as disease management, sensory, motor, splinting, psychosocial needs and functional abilities.

6.Carry out environmental home assessments, pre-discharge home assessments, discharge home assessments and follow-up visits, as required. Assess the patient carrying out functional skills to maximise independent living, arranging equipment provision, adaptations and support services as required. Assess for disability access and safety, also ensuring access to community resources and assessing carer needs.

7.Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase / enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, leisure activities and employment. Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.

8.Rise requisitions for minor adaptation on behalf of Social Services; and OT equipment on behalf of the OT Department, Derriford Hospital, per referral.

9.Assess for wheelchairs, specialist seating and positioning needs treating as appropriate, referring on to wheelchair and seating clinics as required.

10.Responsible to plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given.

11.Provide specialised Early Phase Rehabilitation for patients with stroke specific and other neurological problems. This can involve: personal activities of daily living, kitchen and eating practice, desensitisation programmes for patients with hypersensitivity, remedial activities to promote overall functioning cognitively, perceptually or physically.

12.Assess, fabricate and monitor thermoplastic and off the shelf splints for patients as appropriate with care plans.

13.Review, record and report regularly on patients treatment and progress to the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas, whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.

14.Complex discharge planning, which involves identifying patients and carers needs, and the co-ordination of services in the community, to address the diverse and complex presentation and needs of patients, e.g. arranging the provision of hoist for discharge.

15.Actively participate, liaise and ensure good communication with the MDT, carers, Integrated Community Stroke Pathway, social services, statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a comprehensive discharge package to ensure continuation of care in the community. This includes providing written communication to support the need for services and equipment and online referrals.

16.Liaise effectively with SRU, other hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community teams etc. as necessary, when patients are transferred, completing appropriate referrals online.

17.Provide Patient/Carer Education/Advice. Ensuring patients understand the detail or complexity of the impact of disease and physical and emotional deficits on patients safety and independence in the hospital, home, leisure and workplace.

18.Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patient may be depressed, deaf, or who may be unable to accept the diagnosis/prognosis

19.Utilizing interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and involving patients in their treatment, in order to achieve the treatment goal.

20.Provide appropriate advice and support to patients following terminal diagnosis in liaison with the MDT and specialist services including Palliative Care Teams.

21.Impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers, which could have life changing consequences, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding to the effect of hospitalisation and disability.

22.Attend and participate in case conferences, daily whiteboard meetings, therapy huddles and Stroke Pathway Meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.

23.Responsible to maintain competence in the use of moving and handling techniques and equipment, required for the management of highly dependent patients.

24.Prioritise day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to junior staff where appropriate.

25.Undertake responsibility of the line management of specific staff. Assist and take responsibility for the organising, support and supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and support staff within the Team, as required.

26.Responsible for the allocation and organisation of workload within this Team, when the Team Leader is off duty.

27.Adopt a flexible approach in the provision of clinical cover during the absence of other therapists within the team or department.

28.Responsible to take action to ensure defective equipment is withdrawn from service, and report the defects to the OT Manager.

29.Contribute to the evaluation and introduction of assessment / treatment media / equipment / tools being used within the team.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• To be registered as required with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses.

Desirable

• Wheelchair accredited.
• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups.
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator
• Post-graduate training relevant to clinical area
• Current valid UK driving license

Knowledge

Essential

• To have extensive demonstrable experience as an Occupational Therapist in the physical fields.
• To have specific experience in the field of Stroke/Neurology.
• To have specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of OT assessments and treatments in this specialty.
• To have proven knowledge of a wide range of OT equipment and minor adaptations.
• Experience of working as part of a Therapy team and the wider MDT.
• To have good verbal and written English skills.
• To have training, supervisory and /or teaching demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• To have demonstrable experience of supervising student occupational therapists and staff at all grades.
• To have demonstrable experience of staff appraisals.
• To have demonstrable experience in teaching other members of the MDT team both internal and external settings.
• To have demonstrable experience in delivering patient education.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Professional manner
• To have demonstrable experience to be able to prioritise complex caseload and allocate workload to the team.
• To have good time management skills.
• Leadership qualities

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• To have a co-operative nature and be able to get on well with others, work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Be steady and dependable and able to persist in difficult situations without being distracted
• Recognise own limitation.

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road,

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be a key member of the Haematology multidisciplinary team. You will: Be responsible for the specialist provision of a dietetic service to patients undertaking CAR-T treatment for haematological malignancies in both adult and teenage young adult services. Work predominantly in the transplant unit but also in a variety of clinical settings including acute haematology wards, chemotherapy and radiotherapy outpatient departments and out-patient clinics. Provide complex nutritional support and supportive dietary advice to patients with haematological cancers. Work with an experienced team of oncology dietitians covering a range of clinical specialities including Head and Neck, general oncology, and UGI. Be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams working closely with haematology consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and ward nurses on the specialist wards. Be involved with the supervision and support of junior dietitians, dietetic assistants, and dietetic students.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in acute dietetics and nutrition support, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills. Flexibility, ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload is essential. You must have excellent communication skills as well as an empathic nature to help patients manage their condition and be aware of the psychological impact this may have. You should have extensive experience of working with complex nutritional support patients requiring enteral nutrition in the acute setting.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in clinical dietetics within the NHS post registration
• Proven Evidence of a particular knowledge/experience in oncology and haematology dietetics and nutrition support
• Proven Knowledge of national and international guidelines relevant to oncology dietetics
• Demonstrable Training, supervisory and teaching experience
• Demonstrable Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable Experience in audit, standard setting and guideline development

Desirable

• Computer skills in database use and statistical packages
• Demonstrable Experience of enteral feeding
• Demonstrable Experience with oncology/ palliative care patients
• Demonstrable Experience with Stem Cell transplant patients
• Demonstrable Experience with CAR T patients.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Professional registration (HPC)
• Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills course
• Evidence of recent CPD

Desirable

• Relevant validated BDA Clinical Update course e.g PENG or oncology/ haematology post registration education
• Registered for Diploma in advanced dietetic practice
• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel (ward staff, kitchen staff, dietitians, senior and junior medical staff, senior managers) as well as patients and their carers
• Able to work within a team
• Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support
• Effective teaching and presentation skills
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
• Good organisational and time management/ prioritisation skills
• Ability to supervise students and junior department staff
• Capable of producing good quality written information for staff and patients

Desirable

• Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards
• Ability to work in a busy Environment
• Commitment to clinical governance
• Ability to interpret research findings and apply to practice

Disposition/Attitude/Motivation

Essential

• Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiative
• Self motivated
• Empathetic and approachable

Desirable

• An enquiring mind with an enthusiasm for research and innovation

Circumstances

Essential

• Flexible regarding duties
• May be required to work over a 7 day period in the future

Other factors

Essential

• Maintains professional appearance

Desirable

• British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership
• Member of BDA specialist group

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in routine and specialised techniques in Histology and Neuropathology, plus any other areas as required. This will require the unsupervised preparation of high risk and specialist material eg renal biopsies, to the necessary quality standards.

Participate in all internal and external quality control/quality assurance systems and schemes, appropriate to the area of work and, using advanced knowledge of staining techniques and pathology, have the necessary competence to send out work to the medical staff.

To be jointly responsible for maintenance of adequate stocks of reagent and consumables to ensure continuous service provision in the section and the laboratory in general.

Participate in and conduct staff annual appraisals and set/achieve relevant objectives.

To rotate through sections of the Department as required.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and apply proven knowledge of the pathology of disease
• Ability to perform all techniques relevant to the area of work

Desirable

• oPractical demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office based applications

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences or a degree acceptable to the IBMS and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• State registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

Desirable

• Associate of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBMS) or Fellowship

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, being able to deal with patients and staff at all levels of the organisation with tact and diplomacy
• Excellent time management and organisational 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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Cellular Pathology Derriford Hospital

Derriford road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

o To be professionally responsible and accountable for the management of own clinical caseload and to organise this effectively with regards to clinical priority and effective use of time in a variety of settings.

o To work autonomously to provide highly complex advice to paediatric patients with highly complex medical and surgical conditions that are reliant on artificial nutrition support in the community. This will involve nutritional assessment (based on interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and dietary history) and development of nutritional care plans which are both realistic, practical and evidence based (based on assessment of medical, social, economic, cultural and psychological factors).

o To manage and be responsible for an individual caseload of paediatric patients with a wide range of medical, neurological, physical, social and emotional needs, including life limiting and degenerative conditions in an outpatient setting.

o To assess and interpret the medical diagnoses and changes in medical conditions and treatment plans of individual patients requiring artificial nutrition support and understand how it affects nutritional management.

o To formulate feeding regimens based on medical condition, fluid management, biochemical and anthropometric monitoring. o To have an awareness of tube site complications and to alert appropriate health care professionals to these complications if detected.

o To respond to urgent complex problems with enteral feeding tubes e.g accidental removal or blockages. Where possible to arrange emergency replacement of balloon retained gastrostomy devices or emergency assistance to clear blocked enteral feeding tubes in order to prevent hospital admissions.

o To provide training to patients and carers alongside nutrition nurses on the correct procedures of care for their enteral feeding tube.

o To maintain knowledge and awareness of guidelines for correct administration of medicines via enteral feeding tubes and where appropriate to liaise with the medicines management pharmacist for patient medication review.

o To attend relevant multidisciplinary meetings in order to provide expert advice to clinicians regarding provision of appropriate nutrition support interventions based on clinical evidence.

o To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise condition management, recovery potential, further disease prevention and during terminal care.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS.

Person Specification

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualification
• oHPC Registered
• oCompletion of Clinical Supervisory Skills training course

Desirable

• oCompletion of validated post registration training e.g. PENG course, paediatric course

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable post registration dietetic experience in home enteral feeding
• oDemonstrable senior level experience of paediatrics - including home enteral tube feeding.

Desirable

• oExtended Role competencies in enteral tube care.

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oExcellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel as well as patients and their carers
• oExpertise in the practical skills of nutritional support

Desirable

• oAbility to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Estover Health Centre

Leypark Walk

Plymouth

PL6 8UE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

1. Manage a complex and varied caseload of patients within the Medical and Surgical service, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions.
2. Use advanced clinical reasoning to assess occupational performance, functional ability, cognition, physical health, psychosocial needs, discharge requirements and risk, formulating person-centred treatment plans.
3. Work collaboratively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team to set realistic rehabilitation goals and facilitate safe, timely and effective discharge planning.
4. Undertake assessment and intervention across a range of acute clinical pathways, adapting practice to meet changing service demands and patient needs.
5. Assess, recommend and arrange the provision of equipment, adaptations and support services to maximise independence and safety.
6. Complete environmental, access and home assessments as required to support discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation.
7. Utilise a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage effectively with patients who may have cognitive, communication, psychological or sensory impairments.
8. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, families and carers regarding functional prognosis, rehabilitation potential, discharge planning and ongoing support requirements.
9. Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings, board rounds, family meetings and safeguarding processes, ensuring occupational therapy contributes effectively to patient-centred care.
10. Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant patient records using Trust electronic systems, including EPIC and other digital platforms.
11. Actively identify and manage risks relating to patient safety, safeguarding, equipment provision and discharge planning.
12. Contribute to the delivery of the seven-day service and provide cross-cover across the Medical and Surgical service as required.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Demonstrable post-registration Occupational Therapy experience within a physical health setting.
• Demonstrable experience independently managing a complex caseload within an acute hospital environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading complex discharge planning for patients with multifactorial needs.
• Demonstrable experience supervising students, support workers or junior staff.
• Demonstrable experience working autonomously and making complex clinical decisions within an MDT.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience working within acute General Medicine and/or Surgery.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to service development, quality improvement or audit projects.
• Demonstrable experience acting as shift coordinator, deputy team leader or taking responsibility for service flow.

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, relatives and members of the MDT
• Prove ability to demonstrate effective clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a complex workload independently
• Prove ability to work effectively within an MDT
• Proven ability to adapt to changing clinical demands and service priorities
• Proven ability to assess and manage risk appropriately
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Proven ability to reflect on practice and identify own learning and development needs
• Proven ability to maintain professional boundaries, coidentity and accountability

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of delivering presentations or training sessions
• Demonstrable experience engaging and supporting team lead in change management projects

Disposition / Attitude / Motivation

Essential

• Demonstrates a patient-centred approach to care
• Motivated to develop specialist clinical knowledge and leadership skills
• Able to work independently whilst recognising own limitations and seeking support appropriately
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates resilience and proven ability to work effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Positive and flexible approach to service delivery and changing priorities
• Committed to collaborative working and supporting colleagues within the MDT.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of acting as a role model for colleagues
• Demonstrable experience of championing quality improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of involvement in professional networks or special interest groups

Other Factors

Essential

• Proven ability to work across the General Medical & Surgical service and provide cross-cover where required.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate familiarity with UK discharge pathways, patient flow processes and multi-agency working within health and social care systems.
• Proven ability to participate in the 7-day service rota
• Ability to travel across Trust sites and undertake community-based activities such as home visits where required.
• Full UK driving licence

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Level 7 Occupational Therapy Medical and Surgical Speciality Team

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Support Occupational Therapists in assessing patients' functional abilities, independence, and rehabilitation potential.
2. Deliver delegated Occupational Therapy interventions and rehabilitation programmes to patients, including activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, cognitive tasks and functional practice.
3. Support patients to regain independence and maximise participation in meaningful daily activities.
4. Undertake delegated assessments, observations and outcome measures within agreed competencies.
5. Support discharge planning processes by gathering information, arranging equipment and contributing to safe discharge plans as directed by a registered Occupational Therapist.
6. Assist with the provision, fitting and instruction of standard equipment following competency assessment and delegation.
7. Support patients with a range of physical, cognitive, respiratory and medical conditions, adapting interventions to meet individual needs.
8. Monitor, record and report changes in patients' functional abilities, rehabilitation progress and any clinical concerns to the supervising Occupational Therapist.
9. Communicate effectively with patients who may have cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, anxiety, fatigue, delirium or complex medical conditions.
10. Provide clear information and guidance to patients, carers and families within the scope of the role.
11. Support Occupational Therapists with home assessments, access visits and discharge planning activities where appropriate.
12. Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in accordance with Trust and departmental standards.

Team and Service Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing Staff, Medical Staff and Discharge Teams.
2. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, board rounds and handovers as required.
3. Support the delivery of individual and group rehabilitation activities where appropriate.
4. Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and patient experience initiatives.
5. Assist in maintaining therapy equipment, stock levels and clinical resources within the service.
6. Provide support to Occupational Therapy services across Medical and Surgical specialities in response to service needs.

General and Operational Responsibilities

1. Maintain safe working practices, adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control procedures, moving and handling guidance and health and safety requirements.
2. Undertake delegated administrative and clerical duties to support service delivery.
3. Participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and ongoing competency development.
4. Demonstrate flexibility in working across Respiratory Medicine, Oncology Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery and other acute inpatient specialities as required.
5. Contribute to maintaining a positive learning environment for students, new staff and colleagues.
6. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, values and professional standards.

Physical Effort

1. Frequent requirement to undertake moderate to high levels of physical activity throughout the working day.
2. Frequent walking between wards, departments and clinical areas.
3. Sustained periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching and working in restricted positions.
4. Assisting patients with personal care tasks, mobility, transfers and rehabilitation activities.
5. Supporting patients during functional assessments, activities of daily living and mobility practice.
6. Daily use of moving and handling equipment, including hoists, slide sheets, wheelchairs and mobility aids.
7. Moving and adjusting patients, furniture and clinical environments to maximise safety, function and independence.
8. Working within busy and occasionally confined clinical environments whilst maintaining patient and staff safety.

Mental Effort

1. Frequent concentration required when working with patients presenting with complex physical, cognitive, psychological and communication needs.
2. Regular requirement to observe and interpret functional performance and report findings accurately to registered Occupational Therapists.
3. Adapting communication and rehabilitation approaches to support patients with impaired understanding, reduced insight, fatigue, distress or behavioural changes.
4. Regular need to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and switch between clinical activities, documentation and team communication.
5. Ability to follow delegated treatment plans whilst adapting activities appropriately within own competency level.
6. Frequent use of electronic patient record systems and digital communication tools.

Emotional Effort

1. Regular exposure to patients and families experiencing significant illness, disability, deterioration, end-of-life care and life-changing health conditions.
2. Requirement to respond professionally and compassionately to anxious, distressed, confused or upset patients and carers.
3. Supporting patients who may have received difficult diagnoses, including oncology and complex medical conditions.
4. Occasional exposure to challenging behaviours, safeguarding concerns or emotionally demanding situations.
5. Managing the emotional impact of patient deterioration, poor outcomes and bereavement whilst maintaining professional standards.

Working Conditions

1. Frequent exposure to unpleasant conditions including bodily fluids, unpleasant odours and soiled environments.
2. Frequent work within acute inpatient ward environments with exposure to patients experiencing complex medical conditions.
3. Occasional exposure to infectious conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to infection prevention procedures.
4. Rare exposure to pests or infestations including lice, scabies or other environmental factors.
5. Occasional exposure to verbal aggression, challenging behaviours or distressed patients and visitors.
6. Requirement to work across multiple ward areas and clinical environments within the acute hospital setting.
7. Frequent use of display screen equipment for documentation and communication purpose

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4-9/ C or above) Or Functional Skills Level 2
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care AND relevant clinical experience
• OR Significant demonstrable experience working within a therapy, rehabilitation or acute healthcare setting

Desirable

• Completion of Therapy assistant competencies
• Attendance on training and courses relevant to this post
• Manual Handling Training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working with adults within health, social care, or rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mobility, personal care or rehabilitation needs
• Demonstrable experience working within an MDT
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries

Desirable

• Previous demonstrable experience working in an acute hospital
• Demonstrable experience supporting Occupational Therapy interventions
• Demonstrable experience working with older adults or patients with complex needs
• Demonstrable experience of respiratory oncology, surgical or rehabilitation services

Aptitudes and Abilities

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently following delegation
• Ability to priorities workload and manage competing demands
• Ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues
• Basic IT Skills
• Ability to accurately document clinical interventions

Disopsition / Motivation

Essential

• Positive and compassionate approach to patient care
• Flexible and adaptable attitude
• Commitment to person-centred care
• Reliability and professional behaviour
• Willingness to participate in training and competency development

Other Factors

Essential

• Able to undertake frequent walking, standing and physical activity throughout the working day
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation
• Able to work flexibly across medical and surgical wards
• Able to participate in the physical aspects of patient care and rehabilitation

Desirable

• Holds a valid and clean driving licence

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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Level 7 Occupational Therapy General Medical Team

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To provide specialist differential diagnosis, clinical advice and care plans/therapy to clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders, implementing programmes as a specialist member of the SLT Team

   2. To manage and prioritise own specialist caseload independently. The main clinical area for this post will be stroke and neurology inpatients.

   3. To contribute to specialist clinical teams by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well-co-ordinated care plan

   4. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of the clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness

   5. To use highly developed auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically

   6. To undertake a range of formal and informal assessments, including risk analysis of swallowing, understanding and use of voice, grammar, vocabulary, speech sounds, fluency, social use of language, carer/patient interaction, and non-verbal communication and to make judgements re normal and abnormal functioning.

   7. To monitor, recognise, assess and evaluate subtle changes in patients conditions and adapt clinical decisions and treatment programmes accordingly based on extended clinical experience.

   8. To be responsible for ensuring patients safety with regard to eating and drinking by assessing, monitoring and updating, and communicating details of safe practice to the patient, medical and ward staff, and carers, ensuring that recommendations are clearly documented in medical notes and in any other care plans, notes or documents as directed by the Lead SLT for Stroke

   9. To continue to develop deeper and more specialist professional expertise and clinical skills across a range of neurological and acquired speech, language and communication difficulties (SLCD) by working with highly specialist staff, attending Clinical Excellence Networks, specialist courses, self-directed study and maintenance of personal CPD portfolio

   10. To recognise own professional and clinical boundaries and competencies and seek advice, support and training, when necessary, with in a clinical supervision and appraisal framework.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Licence to Practise
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Advanced dysphagia training (or equivalent acquired through demonstrable experience and proven evidence of competencies)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist proven knowledge of assessment tools and therapy management techniques underpinned by proven evidence based practice that are relevant to communication and swallowing problems especially for stroke and neurology
• Demonstrable experience of delivering training to clinical staff
• Post-graduated demonstrable experience in acquired adult neurology and stroke
• Demonstrable experience working within a stroke interdisciplinary team

Desirable

• Member of Specialist Clinical Excellence Groups
• Interest in the use of videofluoroscopy and/or FEES assessment including analysis and report writing

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Proven knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group including SSNAP
• Specialist level proven knowledge of range of appropriate therapeutic intervention relevant to client group
• A understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit good

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• Competent IT and Presentation skills
• Ability to maintain judgement within a busy environment
• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet differing needs of the patients.
• Up to date with developments within the profession and the NHS

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research
• Interest, demonstrable experience or aptitude for developing skills in leadership, supervision and line management of more junior staff, students and assistants.

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals NHS Trust Plymouth

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care within the Interventional Radiology service, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout diagnostic, therapeutic and image-guided procedures.

Working under the direction of the Radiology Nursing Team Leader and Senior Sister, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of specialist interventional radiology services, including vascular, neurovascular, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal and CT/ultrasound-guided procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care to patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Prepare, support and monitor patients before, during and after procedures.
• Undertake the roles of scrub practitioner, circulating practitioner and pre-procedure nurse as required.
• Monitor patients receiving sedation and provide ongoing clinical observations throughout procedures.
• Act as the patient's advocate, ensuring informed consent, privacy and dignity are maintained.
• Accurately document clinical information and maintain records in accordance with Trust and NMC standards.
• Participate in health promotion and patient education activities.

• Assist in the organisation and preparation of procedure rooms and clinical areas.
• Support the smooth and efficient running of the Interventional Radiology service.
• Ensure equipment, consumables and medicines are appropriately maintained, stored and available.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and infection prevention initiatives.
• Support the delivery of a responsive emergency and trauma service through participation in the on-call rota.

• Provide support, supervision and guidance to junior staff, students and learners.
• Act as a role model, promoting professional standards and best practice.
• Contribute to staff development, mentorship and competency assessment.
• Deputise for the Team Leader/Sister when required and assist in coordinating clinical activity and resources.
• Support the management of incidents, complaints, risks and safety concerns in line with Trust policies.

• Develop effective working relationships with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Communicate complex clinical information clearly and sensitively.
• Promote collaborative working across Radiology, theatres, wards, critical care, emergency services and specialist clinical teams.
• Participate in departmental meetings, education sessions and service improvement initiatives.

• Maintain active NMC registration and professional accountability.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Comply with Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding requirements, infection prevention measures and health and safety legislation.
• Uphold the Trust values and contribute positively to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This role requires flexibility to work across the Interventional Radiology service, including participation in on-call, weekend, night and late duty rotas to support the delivery of a 24-hour emergency service.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable experience in managing acutely ill patients and gain appropriate first line and second line support
• oDemonstrable experience of perioperative care
• oFull understanding of the NMC code of professional conduct
• oComputer literacy

Desirable

• oCompetent in clinical skills such as scrub techniques, ANTT, male and female catheterisation, cannulation.
• oIntermediate Life Support skills
• oRelevant demonstrable experience in related area eg interventional radiology, vascular theatres, endoscopy, imaging
• oCompleted a preceptorship programme
• oProven ability to administer oral and IV medication

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (or Operating Department Practitioner with ability to administer IV drugs or willingness to undertake training and be assessed as competent within 8 week timeframe) or willing to complete preceptorship program
• oDiploma / degree qualification in a healthcare related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience

Desirable

• oPractice supervisor or assessor qualification or equivalent

aptitude and abilities

Essential

• oAble to manage and prioritise workload
• oGood verbal and written communication skills.
• o Able to undertake tasks to support biomedical investigations and interventions.
• oAble to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situation and environments
• oEffective interpersonal skills and ability to work co-operatively with other members of staff

Desirable

• oDemonstrate potential leadership abilities
• oAbility to support change within the work area and organisation

Disposition/Attitude/Motivation

Essential

• oInterest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
• oAwareness and understanding of current health issues
• oAbility to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations

Other Factors

Essential

• oAble to do all aspects of the clinical nursing role, to include manual handling of patients
• oAble to wear radiation protective clothing including lead aprons for extended periods
• oAble to undertake on call evenings, nights and weekend 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 Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

X Ray East, Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Role

The successful applicant will:

• Provide comprehensive consultant-led care in rhinology, anterior skull base surgery and general ENT practice.
• Deliver secondary and tertiary rhinology services including management of inflammatory sinonasal disease, revision endoscopic sinus surgery and complex sinonasal pathology.
• Participate in the regional anterior skull base multidisciplinary service, working closely with Neurosurgery, Radiology, Pathology, Oncology and specialist nursing colleagues.
• Contribute to the assessment and surgical management of patients with sinonasal tumours and other complex rhinological conditions.
• Work collaboratively with Ophthalmology colleagues in the delivery of lacrimal services, including endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR).
• Support established multidisciplinary pathways with Neurosurgery for endoscopic anterior skull base surgery.
• Contribute to emergency ENT services through participation in a 1:8 on-call rota.
• Support teaching, training, audit, clinical governance and research activities within the department.
• Participate in service development and regional pathway delivery across Devon and Cornwall.

The department operates with a flexible and collegiate consultant structure to ensure sustainable delivery of both secondary and tertiary ENT services. The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive consultant team with established subspecialty interests across rhinology, skull base surgery, head and neck surgery, otology and laryngology. The post offers opportunities to further develop multidisciplinary rhinology and anterior skull base services in collaboration with colleagues across the Trust and wider Peninsula network.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Education, qualifications & special training

• Full GMC registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CSER(CP) proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights.
• Fellowship in advanced rhinology and anterior skull base surgery

• Higher degrees
• Postgraduate awards and prizes
• Other medical qualifications

Experience outside specialty

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Demonstrate evidence of good clinical training

Attend appropriate basic training courses

Ability to manage basic surgical conditions in children.

• Demonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge
• Attend appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire speciality

Specialist skills

Demonstrate evidence of having had a broad subspeciality training

Evidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty procedures

Comprehensive knowledge of subspeciality subject

• Attended subspeciality-specific meetings in the last 3 years
• Attended advanced subspecialty specific courses
• Comprehensive knowledge of subspeciality subject

Research

• Evidence of a research interest
• Published (or accepted for publication) as principal author in peer reviewed journal

• Extensively published
• Presentations at local/reginal/national and international meetings
• Publications and presentations in subspeciality subject
• Demonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research

Teaching

• Demonstrate experience in having taught other junior doctors and undergraduates

• Formal medical education qualification

Communication and interpersonal skills

• Well-presented CV

• Information technology skills
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrate evidence of ability to communicate and co-operate well with both patients and other health care professionals as judged by the general contest of the CV

Management

• Evidence of interest and ability in management
• Management qualification

Undergraduate Teaching

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the NHS partners of the University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School. The Directorate has a commitment to a significant part of the clinical undergraduate teaching programme. The post holder will be expected to participate in undergraduate teaching activities. Additional job planned sessions for protected teaching time would be agreed by mutual agreement with the Service Line Director. Such arrangements will be agreed within the Trusts' annual job planning and medical staff appraisal process.

Proposed Job Plan

Details of the proposed job plan should be set out below.

Whilst a standard job plan would consist of 10 PAs, we would be able to consider whether the post could be undertaken on a flexible or less than full-time basis. On the appointment 1.5 SPA standard (1 SPA timetabled and 0.5 SPAs flexible). This may increase as the appointee becomes more involved in undergraduate or post graduate teaching or other department activities.

Type (DCC/SPA)

PA

Monday

AM

Admin

DCC

1

PM

Clinic / LA rhinology list

DCC

1

Tuesday

AM

Clinic

DCC

1

PM

Clinic

DCC

1

Wednesday

AM

OFF

PM

Fortnightly paeds theare

DCC

0.625

Thursday

AM

Head and Neck & Skull Base MDT

DCC

0.125

PM

SPA

DCC

1.0

Friday

AM

Theatre

DCC

1.25

PM

Theatre

DCC

1.25

Additional

On call 1 in 8 weekdays, 1 in 8 weekends

(0.75PA unpredictable and 0.5 predictable to include post operative ward round)

SPA (Flexible)

DCC

SPA

1.25

0.5

Total DCC

8.5

Total SPA

1.5

Total PAs

10

Proposed Timetable

The job plan will be agreed on appointment the published Job plan is indicative

ON CALL Frequency of rota commitment

Category A (tick as appropriate)

Category B (tick as appropriate)

1 in 1 - 1 in 4 rota

8%

3%

1 in 5 1 in 8 rota

5%

2%

1 in 9 or less

3%

1%

Agreed PA value of on call

1.25

Agreed on call rota frequency

1 in 8 weekdays and weekends

Person Specification

Education, qualifications & special training

Essential

• oFull GMC registration oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CSER(CP) - proposed CCT/CESR(CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Rights. oFellowship in advanced rhinology and anterior skull base surgery

Desirable

• oHigher degrees
• oPostgraduate awards and prizes
• oOther medical qualifications Experience outside specialty

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrate evidence of good clinical training oAttend appropriate basic training courses oAbility to manage basic surgical conditions in children.

Desirable

• oDemonstrate evidence of wide based knowledge
• oAttend appropriate courses/meetings in the last 6 years covering the spectrum of the entire speciality

Specialist skills

Essential

• oDemonstrate evidence of having had a broad subspeciality training oEvidence of ability to perform advanced subspecialty procedures oComprehensive knowledge of subspeciality subject

Desirable

• oAttended subspeciality-specific meetings in the last 3 years
• oAttended advanced subspecialty specific courses

Research

Essential

• oEvidence of a research interest oPublished (or accepted for publication) as principal author in peer reviewed journal

Desirable

• oExtensively published
• oPresentations at local/reginal/national and international meetings
• oPublications and presentations in subspeciality subject
• oDemonstrate an enthusiasm to continue with research

Teaching

Essential

• oDemonstrate experience in having taught other junior doctors and undergraduates

Desirable

• oFormal medical education qualification

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

• oWell-presented CV

Desirable

• oInformation technology skills
• oGood presentation skills
• oDemonstrate evidence of ability to communicate and co-operate well with both patients and other health care professionals as judged by the general contest of the CV

Management

Desirable

• oEvidence of interest and ability in management
• oManagement qualification

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth

Plymouth

PL68DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description and personal specification for further details of the main responsibilities and job purpose

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP (UK)
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Geriatric Medicine
• Essential medical experience at Registrar or Consultant Level

Desirable

• Relevant Higher degree (MD/PhD)
• Qualification in Medical Education

Application FORM

Essential

• MRCP

Desirable

• MRCP

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1.Ensure the patients, relatives and those the therapist comes into contact with are aware of the role of the Occupational Therapist and components of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme.

2.Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment.

3.Select from a wide range of standardised and non-standardised assessments to assess and aid diagnosis of cognitive, perceptual, behavioural, physical and social functioning of the patients referred. This includes, but is not limited to social environmental interview, cognitive, perceptual and mood screens, personal care, kitchen assessments, feeding assessments and group therapy sessions.

4. Make reliable interpretations of the assessment results, in order to inform other professionals in the diagnosis and management of the patients. Also to guide the Occupational Therapy treatment plan, and for the recommendation of the discharge destination/placement.

5.Plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given. Addressing areas such as disease management, sensory, motor, splinting, psychosocial needs and functional abilities.

6.Carry out environmental home assessments, pre-discharge home assessments, discharge home assessments and follow-up visits, as required. Assess the patient carrying out functional skills to maximise independent living, arranging equipment provision, adaptations and support services as required. Assess for disability access and safety, also ensuring access to community resources and assessing carer needs.

7.Assess for and provide aids and adaptive equipment to increase / enable independent function, teaching compensatory techniques as required. These include but are not limited to feeding, dressing, leisure activities and employment. Responsible for providing information and instruction for the safe use of the items provided.

8.Rise requisitions for minor adaptation on behalf of Social Services; and OT equipment on behalf of the OT Department, Derriford Hospital, per referral.

9.Assess for wheelchairs, specialist seating and positioning needs treating as appropriate, referring on to wheelchair and seating clinics as required.

10.Responsible to plan, deliver and review treatment programmes in close liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and family in accordance with any consent given.

11.Provide specialised Early Phase Rehabilitation for patients with stroke specific and other neurological problems. This can involve: personal activities of daily living, kitchen and eating practice, desensitisation programmes for patients with hypersensitivity, remedial activities to promote overall functioning cognitively, perceptually or physically.

12.Assess, fabricate and monitor thermoplastic and off the shelf splints for patients as appropriate with care plans.

13.Review, record and report regularly on patients treatment and progress to the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the policies and procedures laid down in individual clinical areas, whilst ensuring confidentiality at all times.

14.Complex discharge planning, which involves identifying patients and carers needs, and the co-ordination of services in the community, to address the diverse and complex presentation and needs of patients, e.g. arranging the provision of hoist for discharge.

15.Actively participate, liaise and ensure good communication with the MDT, carers, Integrated Community Stroke Pathway, social services, statutory and voluntary bodies to establish a comprehensive discharge package to ensure continuation of care in the community. This includes providing written communication to support the need for services and equipment and online referrals.

16.Liaise effectively with SRU, other hospitals, rehabilitation centres, community teams etc. as necessary, when patients are transferred, completing appropriate referrals online.

17.Provide Patient/Carer Education/Advice. Ensuring patients understand the detail or complexity of the impact of disease and physical and emotional deficits on patients safety and independence in the hospital, home, leisure and workplace.

18.Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patient may be depressed, deaf, or who may be unable to accept the diagnosis/prognosis

19.Utilizing interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and involving patients in their treatment, in order to achieve the treatment goal.

20.Provide appropriate advice and support to patients following terminal diagnosis in liaison with the MDT and specialist services including Palliative Care Teams.

21.Impart sensitive information and advice to patients and carers, which could have life changing consequences, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding to the effect of hospitalisation and disability.

22.Attend and participate in case conferences, daily whiteboard meetings, therapy huddles and Stroke Pathway Meetings appropriate to the clinical setting.

23.Responsible to maintain competence in the use of moving and handling techniques and equipment, required for the management of highly dependent patients.

24.Prioritise day-to-day management of own caseload, delegating activities to junior staff where appropriate.

25.Undertake responsibility of the line management of specific staff. Assist and take responsibility for the organising, support and supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Students and support staff within the Team, as required.

26.Responsible for the allocation and organisation of workload within this Team, when the Team Leader is off duty.

27.Adopt a flexible approach in the provision of clinical cover during the absence of other therapists within the team or department.

28.Responsible to take action to ensure defective equipment is withdrawn from service, and report the defects to the OT Manager.

29.Contribute to the evaluation and introduction of assessment / treatment media / equipment / tools being used within the team.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• To be registered as required with HCPC.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses.

Desirable

• Wheelchair accredited.
• Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups.
• Accredited Fieldwork Educator
• Post-graduate training relevant to clinical area
• Current valid UK driving license

Knowledge

Essential

• To have extensive demonstrable experience as an Occupational Therapist in the physical fields.
• To have specific experience in the field of Stroke/Neurology.
• To have specialist proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of OT assessments and treatments in this specialty.
• To have proven knowledge of a wide range of OT equipment and minor adaptations.
• Experience of working as part of a Therapy team and the wider MDT.
• To have good verbal and written English skills.
• To have training, supervisory and /or teaching demonstrable experience.

Desirable

• To have demonstrable experience of supervising student occupational therapists and staff at all grades.
• To have demonstrable experience of staff appraisals.
• To have demonstrable experience in teaching other members of the MDT team both internal and external settings.
• To have demonstrable experience in delivering patient education.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Professional manner
• To have demonstrable experience to be able to prioritise complex caseload and allocate workload to the team.
• To have good time management skills.
• Leadership qualities

DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION

Essential

• To have a co-operative nature and be able to get on well with others, work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Be steady and dependable and able to persist in difficult situations without being distracted
• Recognise own limitation.

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road,

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide strategic and expert leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education, ensuring alignment with best practice, workforce capability requirements, and patient safety priorities.

Ensure all education programmes are evidence-based, competency driven, and compliant with professional, regulatory, and statutory standards.

Oversee the development and implementation of curricula, assessment frameworks, and training methodologies across all healthcare professions.

Lead innovation in education delivery, including the adoption of advanced technologies such as simulation, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Establish robust quality assurance mechanisms to ensure all internal and externally commissioned education meets defined standards of excellence.

Develop targeted workforce development initiatives aligned to service needs, funding streams, and organisational priorities.

Ensure effective systems are in place to evaluate programme impact, including KPIs, outcome measures, and return on investment.

Lead the Trusts preparedness for external inspections, ensuring all required evidence and documentation is maintained and accessible.

Contribute to the development of postgraduate education strategy, including strengthening partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Oversee study leave governance and equitable access to professional development opportunities with a budget of over £1 million

Monitor clinical incidents linked to workforce capability and ensure learning is translated into education and training interventions.

Lead the annual education review across the organisation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, feedback from national and local surveys and supporting workforce planning, reporting to NHSE.

Develop and deliver a comprehensive contracted education plan, including commissioning, performance management, and evaluation.

Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with HEIs and external providers to maximise collaborative learning opportunities.

Negotiate and manage contractual agreements for education provision, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes.

Promote a culture of continuous professional development and lifelong learning across Nursing, Midwifery, and AHP workforce groups.

Provide regular performance and impact reports, including financial and quality metrics.

Innovative and creative approach to addressing workforce challenges.

Use workforce information to inform education strategy.

Contribute to and lead elements of the Trust-wide Education Strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and national policy.

Review and develop education-related policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and funding agreements.

Establish robust governance systems for quality assurance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Ensure full organisational compliance with external regulatory and inspection requirements.

Develop business cases and secure external funding to enhance education provision and infrastructure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/AHP/HCS
• Holds or is working towards a master's level qualification in health, education, leadership or other relevant area
• Leadership development training or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education
• Proven evidence of recent continued professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive demonstrable experience of managing and leading change within services, programmes or projects, or areas with highly complex working practices
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing teams in a clinical and education service.
• Demonstrable experience of financial management, funding bids and contract management.
• Able to deliver strategies, business plans and business cases.
• Proven track record of managing quality assurance systems

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Expert oral and written communication skills with an ability to use a range of virtual communication platforms, IT systems and software packages.
• Effective interpersonal skill and an ability to establish credibility, and build rapport and respect with staff at all levels
• An ability to provide and receive highly complex information and communicate it in an easily accessible format to various stakeholders
• Ability to think critically and creatively and innovate in response to new and complex challenges.

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1a

To improve children and young peoples mental health through the delivery of an integrated and coordinated system of community based mental health care to children, young people, and their families, providing safe, culturally competent, effective, cost efficient, timely and accessible services that are in accordance with national and local priorities and responsive to the needs and views of local children, young people and their families.

2a

To provide clinical input to the team, delivering practice within best evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post will rotate across teams within the CAMHS service.

3a

For non-medical prescribers the role will involve the use of an evidence-based approach to assess and make an informed prescribing decision for a defined caseload of children and young people. This will be based on a clear theoretical framework and will take full account of the child or young persons developmental needs, gender, ethnicity, religion, race, ability, and sexual orientation.

4a

The post holder will be responsible for engaging and demonstrating ongoing CPD in relation to prescribing practice, and to support other clinicians undergoing the training.

5a

To contribute to a positive working environment and open learning culture, which supports high morale and commitment within the Community Mental Health Team promoting wellbeing, personal development, and continuous improvement in the standards of business activities and professional practice.

6a

The post holder will demonstrate effective skills in the assessment and reassessment of risk and complex behaviour issues and communicate concerns accurately in a timely fashion. This is inclusive of priority assessments and requires multi-agency responses to risk assessment and risk management plans.

7a

The post holder will make an autonomous decision about the treatment, time of discharge, and agree with the child, young person, and family/carers as well as multi-agency key partners. Communicate a summary of the work undertaken and how to sustain improvements made and include correspondence to General Practitioner.

8a.

To work with children/young people/families and professionals working with them, to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and contribute to the embedding of a positive message about maintaining good mental health.

9a

The post holder will be expected to draw upon experience and knowledge gained through training and practice relating to child development, child and adolescent mental health and adult mental health.

10a

The post holder is required to maintain high effective standards in the recording of clinical observations and actions, risk and risk management including child protection in health records.

11a

All roles may involve work with families at their homes, education, and community settings and at base as appropriate/required by children/young people and their families.

12a

The post holder will strongly adhere to culturally competent and anti-discriminatory practice, promote equity of opportunity, and use their professional position to empower others and challenge power imbalances where they are found to exist.

13a

The post holder will contribute to the CAMHS Duty Rota which operates daily.

14a

All CAMHS clinicians are expected to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of children and young people

15a

The post holder will play a role in encouraging and co-coordinating collaboration between all agencies by attending multi-agency meetings such as multi-agency CAF meetings, child protection case conferences, education reviews etc, to provide a mental health perspective.

16a

The post holder will develop excellent and effective communication skills, applicable to working both with young people, their families, and professional systems. Acting as a point of liaison between specialist CAMHS and universal services to ensure improved communication and collaboration via a range of different interfaces, forums, and meetings e.g., presenting at meetings within Plymouth.

17a

Maintain good activity records and provide them in a timely manner for inputting onto the electronic system.

18a

Be available for and make use of clinical supervision, child protection supervision and operational line management supervision.

19a

The Post holder is responsible for attending clinical supervision a minimum requirement of an hour per month.

20a

The post holder will need to organize their own workload under the support and supervision of Clinical Team Manager

21a

Maintain health records to the standards required by LSW.

22a

Contribute to a strong team ethos of enquiry, development, and improvement.

23a

Contribute to the development of team protocols and clinical practice, proposing changes for discussion.

24a

Participate in team meetings, for example allocation, supervision, reflective practice, case discussions.

25a

The post holder will strongly adhere to anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice, promote equity of opportunity, and use their professional position to empower others and challenge power imbalances where they are found to exist.

26a

Keep up to date with CAMHS developments taking place nationally in line with service objectives.

27a

To participate in audit and quality and patient safety activity in line with service objectives.

28a

Input to the electronic system as appropriate e.g., child protection supervision coding.

29a

To be aware of and familiar with LSW policy and procedure and operate within that e.g., lone working policy.

30a

To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in day-to-day delivery of practice.

31a

To measure and make available clinical outcome measures within an agreed system.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience (both work and life related)
• Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary context.
• Experience of post-registration working with children and young people who have experienced mental health and psychological well-being difficulties.
• Experience in assessment, inc risk, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Maintaining own safety in Community settings by working within relevant policy and having completed or be willing to complete breakaway training or equivalent.
• Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds.
• Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g., child protection conferences, child in need meetings
• Experience of managing demanding and difficult professionals/young people/colleagues
• Experience of managing your own caseload and of working with a team approach

Desirable

• Experience of service evaluation

Qualifications

Essential

• Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / Psychology
• Appropriate Registration relevant to professional qualification

Desirable

• Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g., counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health
• Evidence of Mentorship and sign off mentor qualifications

Skills

Essential

• Mental Health and Risk assessment, care planning, evaluation and intervention skills
• Well established case management skills and good organizational skills with ability to prioritize
• Well developed communication skills both oral and written
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice
• Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Reflective Practitioner

Desirable

• Culturally competent assessment and intervention skills
• Specific therapeutic skills relevant to working with children and families
• Consultation skills.
• Training skills
• Self motivating and able to work on own initiative

Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in LSW and with partner agencies.
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and documents pertaining
• to children, e.g., Children Act 2004, Child Protection, National Service Framework, Every Child Matters etc. Learning Disability specific legislation and documents, Aiming High for Disabled Children, Valuing People, Mansell report, Mental Capacity Act.
• Knowledge of a range of mental health problems and disorders affecting children and young people.
• Knowledge of theories of child development and their application to practice.
• An understanding of resilience and vulnerability

Desirable

• Knowledge of different models of therapy, e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis and at least one other therapeutic modality e.g. CBT, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focussed therapy etc

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

There are currently 13 Acute Medicine Consultants with a major commitment to acute medicine and further 4 Physicians with part-time commitment to acute medicine. The Medical Take on-call rota comprises General Medicine consultants from various medical specialties. Successful applicants for these posts will commit to the full take rota and acute medicine weekend working. The post holder will also be contributing to medical take on call (weekends only) but will not be required to work more than 1:7 weekends.

Supervises the medical take from 0800-1730 and is clinician in charge of the AMU shop floor during this period. The APOD will see approximately 1/3 of the AMU patients between 0800 and 1300 hours. The afternoon session is given to further review of sick patients identified on the post take ward round and timely review of new admissions. The APOD runs the 0800 and 1700 twice daily safety briefs and the daily 1100 board round.

Reviews new medical admissions between 0800-1300 hours. This includes patients for post take ward round and those who have been on the unit for more than 24 hours.

The Medical SDEC is covered from 0800-2000 from Mondays to Fridays and from 0800-1730 from Saturday to Sunday.

Acute Medicine Consultants will be expected to work no more than one in seven weekends, in line with other medical specialties. This may comprise of a long take day (0800-2000hrs) and a shorter day on SDEC (0900-1700) or MRU depending upon the rota,

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Acute Internal Medicine or General Internal Medicine via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), MRCP (UJ) or an equivalent Qualification

Desirable

• MD, PhD or equivalent
• Specialty Certificate Examination in Acute Internal Medicine
• Preferable CCT in Acute Internal Medicine
• Evidence of sub-specialty or other specific training: CCT in another sub-specialty e.g Infectious Diseases

Skills

Essential

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems during the acute unselected medical take
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients as an independent practitioner

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Accreditation in point of care ultrasound in diagnosis in acute medicine patients
• Higher training medicine specialty training scheme

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills
• Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor doctors in training

Desirable

• Evidence of interest and ability to educate. E.g. teaching experience and supervision of projects.

Communication

Essential

• Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff
• Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. Ability to delegate appropriately
• Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
• Ability to organise, and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times/lists
• Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology

Desirable

• Advanced skills in information and technology

Research & Clinical Audit

Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm for research and active participation in audit and quality improvement
• Ability to use validated evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making Ability to understand and apply research methodology

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals. Presentations and / or publications in particular areas of research

Patient Safety

Essential

• Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
• Active participation in patient safety work and service development
• Dedicated training in patient safety and clinical governance

Management

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Documented previous contribution to substantial departmental development Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
• Running a service and participation in management process

Desirable

• Formal training Leadership and Management

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work the stipulated hours with any reasonable adjustment to take account of any local requirement or disability

Desirable

• Formal training Leadership and Management

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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