Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead a team of resident doctors and multidisciplinary staff in delivering high-quality care to inpatients, outpatients, and emergency admissions. You will work collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in achieving both national and local clinical and quality targets, in partnership with commissioners and clinical colleagues.

We welcome applications from those seeking full-time or part-time roles, and we actively support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Additional On-Call Commitment optional

The post can include participation in an on-call rota, which comprises:

• Evening post-take ward roundson theunselected medical take
• Weekend on-call dutiesas bothfirst and second on-call, covering the unselected take and medical inpatients
  • Currently structured asone long day and one short day per weekend
• Overnight telephone advice, withreturn to site if clinically required

Participation in the on-call rota isremunerated with additional Programmed Activities (PAs) per week.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should hold aCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT)inGeneral Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine, or be withinsix months of achieving thisat the time of application. Please ensure that alltraining and employment datesare clearly listed on your CV or application form.

All applicants will be contacted via email following the shortlisting process. Full details are available in theattached Job Description.

Person Specification

Research & Teaching skills

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Awareness of current acute medical initiatives and developments
• Recent relevant clinical teaching experience within medical and allied disciplines

Desirable

• Participation in research
• Publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
• Formal training in clinical supervision of junior doctors
• Other Educational formal qualification
• Experience in organising educational activities
• Formal training in Educational supervision of junior doctors

Professional Qualification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Licence to practice and full registration with GMC
• MRCP (Paces)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register, or within 6 months of completion of CCT at time of interview
• Advanced Life Support
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable

• Post graduate degree (MSc/PhD)

Clinical Skills & Ability

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of GMC competency standards of Good Medical Practice including: delivery of good acute clinical care and maintaining good medical practice
• good working relationships with colleagues including evidence of good team-working and an understanding of the importance of multidisciplinary working in delivery of patient
• good relationships and communication with children, parents, adults and staff
• good teaching and training
• professional behaviour and probity
• Ability to work adaptably and manage different clinical areas as part of the on call team under consultant supervision

Desirable

• Highly motivated approach

Clinical Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• At least 6 months prior UK experience at middle grade / registrar level in one or more a medical specialties
• Knowledge and experience of NHS
• Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices

Desirable

• Previous Medicine experience at Consultant level
• Demonstrate participation in audit and research
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of service improvement

Other Specific Requirements

Essential

• Ability to understand local and national political agendas and respond accordingly
• Ability to perform effectively and maturely in management roles for the benefit of the service.
• Ability to plan strategically and to demonstrate sound judgement
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to organise work of self and team in an efficient and effective way
• Evidence of experience and active engagement in clinical audit
• Ability to work in a team, ability to work flexibly with colleagues, sometimes at short notice, ability to manage staff and resources
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, evidence of self-motivation
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Evidence of self-motivation

Desirable

• Experience managing and leading specialist working parties
• Formal training in management and administration
• Experience in managing staff rotas

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Winchester

SO22 5DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for role responsibilities:

The role will provide comprehensive administrative support to the lung cancer screening programme in the delivery of a patient focused service, and be responsible for the processing of general admin duties.

This post requires previous experience of delivering high levels of customer/patient service, working within an administrative environment, preferable experience within the NHS but not essential, using multiple computer systems and managing data (electronic and paper based).

For further information about this role, please contact Leigh Wewerka on email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Stakeholder Communication Experience
• IT Competence, experience working within Microsoft Applications
• Previous NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-Level or NVQ Level 4 in Business Administration/Customer Care or acquired equivalent experience
• Recognised qualifications in literacy and numeracy (Minimum GCSE English and Maths)

Skills

Essential

• Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Customer Care experience.
• Experience of handling patient/customer queries

Desirable

• Experience of using patient data systems.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The postholder will assist Radiographers, Consultant Radiologists and other staff working within all sections of the Radiology Department at WBCH (to include Ultrasound, General X-Ray, Dexa, Mammography, CT and MRI) carrying out radiography-related duties, as required
• They will contribute to the provision of high quality patient care for all patients attending the Radiology Department, ensuring seamless delivery of services within the designated work area
• The postholder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner. To include supporting patients with personal care needs, and providing chaperoning support as required
• They will work within the reception areas and appointments centre, as required, performing patient reception duties, and general administrative & clerical tasks as defined by the Service Manager
• The post requires full participation in the rotational shift system
• The postholder is required to take accountability and responsibility for own actions ,and to work within the CARE values of the Trust

Person Specification

application

Essential

• Previous work experience in relevant sector

Desirable

• cannulation experience

Application

Essential

• Good level of education with English and Maths

Desirable

• Data inputting experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital

Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

o be responsible for ensuring a commitment in providing a high-quality ENT service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against Clinical standards;

To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialties in relation to ENT problems and overseeing the internal referrals assessed by SpRs;

To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics, including the management of patients referred as suspected Head and Neck cancers. Such patients will receive their diagnostics at Walsall and if suspicious, will be discussed at MDT prior to tertiary referral to the cancer centre. Benign conditions will continue to be managed at Walsall;

To support teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students, and Postgraduate Medical Education in general. The Trust will strongly Support and allow time for CPD for the Successful candidate.

To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives.

To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes;

To support the on-going development of services for ENT Surgery, liaising with community and primary care services;

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic Medical Degree
• oFull FRCS/MRCS (ENT) or equivalent
• oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via:- CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or CESR.
• oHigher Medical Degree
• oEvidence of Higher Specialist Training in Ear, Nose and Throat (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
• oTraining Experience and able to cover Consultant duties.

CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oExperience of conducting Clinical audit
• oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.
• oPrevious NHS Experience
• oSub specialist interest in Benign Head & Neck Surgery /Thyroid Surgery
• oSpecialty training or fixed term programme in EAR, Nose and Throat, or equivalent experience and competence.

Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

Essential

• oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
• oExperience of pathway redesign

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• oAbility to participate in the training of Junior medical staff.
• oEvidence of participation in education and training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Birmingham

WS2 9PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard to include English Language and Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service and Administration, or equivalent knowledge base

Desirable

• Experienced user of University Hospitals Dorset outpatient IT appointment system, eCAMIS / EPR knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Experience of clerical duties in an office/administration environment
• Experience in the use of IT / computer skills
• Customer service experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or on a reception desk

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications in person, via telephone and written
• Ability to respond to a range of people in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to work as part of a busy team and also own initiative
• Ability to deal with emotionally stressful situations and resolve confrontational issues both face to face and via telephone
• To understand and be able to maintain confidentiality
• Competent in using Microsoft Office Software
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and to work with accuracy when undertaking repetitive tasks
• Good keyboard skills requiring high percentage of accuracy.

Attributes

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work and remain calm under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Dorset - All sites

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH12 5AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the evaluation, development and implementation of the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS) transformation programme, working closely with the Researcher in Residence and multidisciplinary team. The post-holder will contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of a novel needs-led model of care for autistic adults and people with neurodevelopmental differences across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

The primary focus of the role will be to assist with service evaluation, audit, co-production, data collection, literature reviews and research activities associated with the transformation programme. The post-holder will support the generation of evidence to inform pathway development, workforce planning, intervention design and service improvement, helping to ensure that transformation is informed by robust data and real-world learning.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clinicians, managers, autistic people, carers and system partners to support ongoing evaluation of the new clinical model and contribute to the wider evidence base for adult autism services.

Subject to service need and workload, the post-holder may also contribute to clinical activity within BASS, including supporting assessment, intervention, service development and training activities under appropriate supervision.

Experience of working with autistic adults or people with neurodevelopmental differences is essential, alongside excellent written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience of applied research, service evaluation and quality improvement within a specialist multidisciplinary service undergoing major transformation.

Supervision will be provided by the Researcher in Residence and a clinical Psychologist within the team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To assist the multi-disciplinary diagnostic team in delivering specialist autism assessments to a mixed clinical population. Psychometric assessments and clinical interviews will be conducted face-to-face, over the telephone and via video-conferencing and written up into technical reports to inform the diagnostic outcome.

To contribute to the ongoing running and evaluation of the BASS diagnostic clinic.

To assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of psycho-educational groups and other community-based interventions, within the post-diagnostic service as required.

To gather and organise information about opportunities and resources in the local area, which may be of benefit to service users (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities).

To contribute to the development of novel, psychologically-informed and evidence-based interventions, optimised for use with this client group alongside Clinical Psychologists and the post-diagnostic team.

To deliver teaching and training to other professionals in collaboration with qualified Clinical Psychologists and other members of the team.

To undertake research and audit activities under the guidance of the researcher in residence and Lead Clinical Psychologist

To undertake continuing professional development and personal clinical supervision.

Please see Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Good Honours degree in Psychology (i.e. 2:1 and above)
• Experience of conducting research and/or clinical audit
• Experience of working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder
• Experience of conducting psychological assessments under supervision
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• IT skills related to data handling and analysis
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff

Desirable

• Post-graduate research experience
• Statistical knowledge.
• Understanding of common mental health problems and their management in primary care
• Experience of co-facilitating groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Petherton Resource Centre

3 Petherton Road, Hengrove

Bristol

BS14 9BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide cover for the telephone results line, communicating test results to patients in line with practice protocols.
• Workflow within the clinical system
• Supporting recall systems
• Handling patient queries where appropriate
• Provide administrative support to cover for colleagues; scan, file, and accurately attach incoming documents to patient records, medical reports, scanning of documents, opening post.
• Work with colleagues to support with typing of referral letters

(training will be provided).

• Coding of letters on to patient records from hospitals, A&E attendances etc (training will be provided).
• Managing and actioning day-to-day tasks, including emails.
• Support general practice administrative tasks as required.
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information.
• Answering incoming calls, transferring calls, responding to patients.
• Organising, implementing and liaising with patients for Patient Participation Group Meetings.

• To have knowledge of all practice procedures and to work in accordance to written protocols
• To provide administrative support and cover duties for other members of staff if required
• Welcoming patients upon arrival at the front desk of the surgery
• Making appointments for patients via telephone or face to face
• Handling queries from patients and diverting them to the right department
• Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patients and checking names and address
• Dealing with doctors visit requests and printing the relevant information for the doctor
• Maintaining the reception area to a professional standard

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills and ability to work with clinical systems.
• High attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality.
• Good communication skills and a professional, calm manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Lovely telephone manner

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with GP clinical systems
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Self-motivated
• Ability to prioritise workload in order to meet conflicting demands and deadlines
• Ability work as part of a team and individually

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ripon Spa Surgery

Address

Ripon Spa Surgery

Park Street

Ripon

North Yorkshire

HG4 2BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Good general education including GCSE English
• Experience working in the NHS
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Customer service or relevant experience
• Experience working in a customer facing NHS role

Essential & Desirable

Essential

• IT literate with accurate keyboard skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Audiology electronic patient management system Auditbase.

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Join Our Team as a Specialist Day Support Worker!

Are you a confident Support Worker driven by a passion for delivering exceptional care in a specialist enhanced support environment?

You'll work 42 hours a weekdays only, making a profound difference in the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge, a specialist enhanced residential service for individuals who may present challenging behaviours.

At Broughton Lodge, we aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration. On site we have a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) who assist and support us to provide outcome based care and support pathways.

Depending on the individuals level of need, we have 3 different areas within the service offering different levels of support, including support for young men and women leaving an educational provision:

Shift Pattern: Days (8 am - 8 pm)

Week 1: 4 days on, 3 days off

Week 2: 3 days on, 4 days off

Why Choose Cygnet?

• Beyond pension schemes and professional development, we provide perks that enhance your life inside and outside of work
• Enjoy shopping, travel, and leisure discounts, along with healthcare and financial benefits
• Join us for excellent career prospects and the satisfaction of making a daily difference

Your Day-to Day...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach
• Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team
• Provide guidance and emotional support
• Adapt help to individuals specific needs
• Assist with medical and welfare needs
• Report on medical and welfare needs as required
• Safeguard the most vulnerable in society
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

You Are...

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference
• An excellent communicator and team player
• Sensitive and intuitive, fostering trust and stimulation
• Passionate about empowering and supporting service user independence
• Eager to enhance your skills in a specialist enhanced care environment with a clear career progression plan
• Ready to contribute to an open, transparent, and expressive staff culture where you lead your team

Why Cygnet? We'll Offer You...

• £13.45 per hour increasing to £13.75 per hour at 3 months and £14.00 per hour at 18 months
• Opportunities for further learning via our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with overtime options
• Regular coaching and appraisal
• Expert supervision and peer support
• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership
• NHS and blue light discount
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Join Cygnet

Cygnet has been providing high-quality specialist mental health services for over 30 years. Here, you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users, and their families.

Ready to embark on a rewarding career journey while making a significant impact every day? Apply now and become a vital part of the Cygnet family.

What next?

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Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Macclesfield

SK11 0JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree in Psychology (2.1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
• To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment

Desirable

• Advanced keyboard skills
• Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• The ability to communicate complex/ sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance.
• The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Also skills for assessing children/young people in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research.
• The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc.
• Working to Professional Guidelines.
• Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision/ direction

Desirable

• Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet/database software (Excel, Access, etc.)
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable relevant work experience or knowledge of working with children young people or adults with learning disabilities and/or autism,.

Desirable

• Relevant work experience of adolescents with learning disabilities/ mental health problems
• Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Catherine House

Eaton Street

Crewe

CW2 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Manchester

3 Piccadilly Place, London Road

Manchester

M1 3BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities:

Provide high quality, evidence based and equitable speech and language therapy interventions for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust.

Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based speech and language therapy provision for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust School in partnership with other members of the Multidisciplinary Team and Education services.

Support the Multidisciplinary Team regarding the impact of tracheostomies, on speaking and swallowing following assessment of laryngeal integrity, secretion management and swallow.

Undertake specialist speech and language therapy assessments of children with highly complex needs e.g. multiple co-morbidities, neurodisabilities and chronic conditions, through standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observations.

Devise suitable, individual, speech and language therapy plan that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.

Be an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment, and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.

Be a key point of support and advice for the speech and language therapy team and Multidisciplinary team.

Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.

Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Childrens Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.

Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Childrens Trust, carrying out off site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.

Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.

Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.

Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.

Provide assessment and management guidelines for young people with assistive technology needs, sharing information with the assistive technology team, and referring to national hubs where appropriate.

Provide assessment and intervention in the clinical area of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) for school, teaching and integrating skills with members of the Multidisciplinary and educational teams.

Support the Multidisciplinary and Education team with measuring short term targets through using the IMpacts curriculum, therapy outcome measurement tools e.g. Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).

Teach, integrate, and monitor speech and language therapy interventions in the childs environment, whether it is carried out by parents, school staff, therapy staff, nursing and care staff or volunteers.

Assess, and organise the provision of necessary speech and language therapy / eating and drinking equipment.

Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust.

Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as required, in a timely manner in line with organisational targets.

Escalate any concerns around dysphagia to our specialist providers and medical teams, where appropriate.

Lead and deliver a tiered model approach for speech and language therapy at The Childrens Trust School, providing regular integrated time to classes and houses.

Provide leadership within the context of MDTs in Special Schools internally and externally.

Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and the child and family to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and appointments as required.

Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.

Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery.

Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.

Represent the Therapy Team and The Childrens Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Heads of Therapy as required.

Actively participate in and support the running of relevant meetings and groups.

Communication

Facilitates effective communication with families and members of the multidisciplinary team, supporting others to embed the advice regarding management of needs around communication and eating and drinking and tracheostomy care.

Recognises barriers to communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate.

Communicates regularly and effectively with the Heads of Therapy.

Maintains clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust Policy.

Ensures documents are managed confidentially at all times.

Involve children and families in areas of service development.

Use a range of advanced communication skills, to share specialised information and discussions with a range of audiences, with different levels of knowledge and expertise.

Attend, contribute and chair Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people.

Develop and promote relationships with external networks, including professionals, stakeholders, and specialist centres, in order to ensure excellence of care, whilst representing the organisation and reflecting The Childrens Trust core values.

Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints and as they occur, taking immediate action where necessary.

Management of Self and Others

Working alongside the School Leadership Team and Head of Therapy, lead on identified and agreed areas of service development and quality improvement within a defined clinical area, including designing, implementing and reviewing these.

Participate in the overall day-to-day management and development of the speech and Language Therapy Service, to ensure an efficient and safe service for all.

Provide day-to-day leadership, support and supervision for junior staff, technicians, volunteers, and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve key objectives.

Represent the Therapy Team on behalf of the Head of Therapies for Rehabilitation/School, when requested.

Take on the role of Lead Professional or Coordinating Therapist, following team discussion or as requested by the Head of Therapy, in accordance with the current profile description.

Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise.

Advise the Head of Therapy, regarding resources and equipment needs, including shortfalls.

Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work, as required.

Assess needs, decide priorities, and organise, monitor, and evaluate the provision of an efficient and effective Therapy service, in liaison with the Head of Therapy.

Governance

Read and implements all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keeps up to date with policy changes as they occur.

Critically evaluate new intervention methods and implement where appropriate.

Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development.

Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation.

Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.

Actively participates in local clinical governance activities.

Undergo The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, to ensure that all activities are risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.

Career Long Learning, Education and Research

Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policies.

Independently advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills, in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups, and/ or visiting other departments.

Develop and deliver external training courses in area of specialism, where potential demand is identified.

Disseminate and ensure the embedding of relevant new practice, through attendance at and contributing to in-service education, Literature Reviews, mentoring and shared sessions.

Record outcomes of learning activities, in a format that reflects personal preferences and professional requirement, in line with the RCSLT competencies for dysphagia and tracheostomies.

Take an active part in the training of junior colleagues and lead the development of Reflective Practice in others.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RCSLT recognised degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Dysphagia competency to Level C (RCSLT Competencies).
• Recent relevant training with respect to Augmentative and Alternative.
• Willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties including extended role activities.
• Maintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standards.

Desirable

• Post graduate Diploma or Masters or currently enrolled in Masters.
• Communication (AAC) and understanding of a wide range of AAC relevant to service users with complex communication needs.
• Tracheostomy Competency trained or willing to train to meet Core Competencies and Paediatric competencies (RCSLT).

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of a wide ranges of speech and language therapy management for neurodisability supported by advanced clinical reasoning.
• Knowledge of a wide range of approaches and application of techniques for the management of complex children with disabilities.
• Highly specialised observation and treatment skills relevant to the assessment of respiratory needs.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a speech and language therapy.
• Attention to detail.
• Professional integrity, particularly in clinical governance.
• Commitment to working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in supporting junior staff in developing dysphagia skills.
• Analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situations, synthesising a variety of evidence, and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report; presentation.
• Workload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadership.
• Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports, and compile presentations in a range of contexts.
• Advanced verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to parents/carers and managing conflict when appropriate.
• Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others to develop.
• Develop and lead clinical audit within specialist clinical area.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of dysphagia assessment and management.
• Competent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).
• Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods.
• Clinical assessment and intervention skills relevant to children and/or adults people with neuro-disability.
• Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report; presentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities.
• Understanding of physical, communication, behavioural and emotional changes after acquired brain injury (ABI).
• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust:
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload. Highly motivated and reliable.

Desirable

• Knowledge of tracheostomy impact on speaking; secretions and swallowing; and knowledge of management of tracheostomy care and weaning.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of five years clinical experience post basic qualification:
• Minimum clinical experience of two years working in Dysphagia:
• Minimum clinical experience of three years working in Paediatrics or neurodisability.
• Worked within a multidisciplinary team and a specialist school setting.
• Worked with children and families.
• Experience of service development and quality improvement.
• Experience of SEND legislation and SENDist tribunals.

Desirable

• Minimum clinical experience of two years working in tracheostomy care.
• Experience of leading a team and change management.
• Experience undertaking a research study or audit.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Children's Trust

Address

The Childrens Trust

Tadworth Court

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skillsalign with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.

Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed. We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role sits within the HRA Resources directorate which provides strategic advice, business partnering and transactional services to staff, our HRA Community and suppliers of goods and services to the organisation.

The directorate consists of various teams and functions such as business continuity and incident management, corporate governance, estates, equality diversity and inclusion, finance, health safety and welfare, human resources, information governance and complaints, learning and development, mainline support, organisational development, procurement commercial and contract management, quality assurance and risk and issue management.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification or extensive portfolio of evidence or equivalent level of experience or achievement

Desirable

• Information governance related qualification
• Complaints management related qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise:

Essential

• Excellent working knowledge relating to complaints management
• Excellent working knowledge relating to data protection, information governance and freedom of information management

Desirable

• Good understanding of the research approval, NHS governance and ethical review processes for UK health research

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders regarding highly complex complaints / information requests and or sensitive issues
• Significant experience of coordinating the operational management of a team and providing effective line management

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS, higher education, and/or clinical research

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise against a background of change and uncertainty

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with a range of external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and research participants concerning sensitive areas

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.To contribute to the achievement of corporate and Strategic Business Unit objectives by leading effective operational management of the Community or Inpatient Team under your responsibility.

2.To take management responsibility for the operational delivery of services across your nominated responsibility and to ensure safe and effective services for our service users.

3.To work alongside your manager and contribute to help developments in strategic thinking, National Drivers and Trust Policy.

4.To liaise at a local level with Service Users, Careers, Staff and Partners in both statutory and non-statutory fields, ensuring there is shared understanding of service provision and commitments.

5.To be responsible for the delivery of Health and Safety responsibilities as required by statute, regulation, legal obligation and Trust policies within the defined area youre responsible for.

6.To ensure full compliance of all staff within the area of operational management, with key mechanisms to support the clinical delivery of safe and affective services, Health and Social Care data entry, incident reporting, serious untoward incident review and complaints.

7.To implement and monitor effective processes for the line management of staff including: agreeing and maintaining appropriate ward establishments, caseload management, controlling use of overtime, bank and agency and ensuring processes are undertaken for recruitment, induction, objective setting, appraisal, supervision, rostering, vacancy management, absence management, investigations and grievances.

8.To ensure staff compliance with processes to protect Service Users, Careers, Communities and Vulnerable Adults.

9.To ensure compliance with legal and statutory duties related to Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

10.To contribute to and take specific leadership responsibility for service redesign promoting the development of practice in line with national policies and evidence base.

11.To ensure involvement of the area of operational management in service planning, delivery, choice, and governance including the maintenance of links with key groups/networks such as Third Sector Partners, Commissioners, Stake Holders and Service User Representatives.

12.To ensure that services are planned and delivered with sensitivity to the diversity of the communities it serves.

13.To take a lead role in managing identified projects within the LDU.

14.To undertake investigations of serious untoward incidents, complaints, disciplinary and grievances across the LDU when required.

15.To maintain effective communication with Staff, Unions, Service Users and Careers.

16.To ensure that meaningful staff involvement takes place within the area managed so that commitment and ownership are maximised and staff have the opportunity, where possible, to influence service provision.

17.To contribute to the development of information packs, contingency plans, in and out of hours responses to unplanned events such as pandemic flu, winter challenges, and estate disaster.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Relevant education to degree level or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of developing and implementing new ways of working and procedures.
• Experience of managing complex caseload/workload demands.
• Ability to manage teams and individuals in a complex and changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills including influencing, negotiation and empathic skills.
• Independently mobile and willing to travel.
• Able to demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of mental health issues, clinical settings and psychosocial interventions.

Desirable

• A professional qualification in either Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of organisations and individuals.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Coast Resource Centre

Diamond Batch Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS24 7FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assists in the assessment of the clients difficulties, using standardised psychometric instruments, protocol based assessment tools, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and structured and semi-structured interviews as required. Utilises assessment techniques directly with clients and collects information from family members and others involved in the clients care as appropriate.

Assists qualified psychologists in the scoring, analysis, interpretation and reporting of psychological assessments undertaken with clients and others.

Assists in the formulation of the clients difficulties and in the planning and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of the clients problems in community and in-patient/residential settings.

Delivers therapeutic interventions developed or guided by the qualified psychologist or otherwise defined by protocol, for individual clients and for families, including, for example, planned programmes of CBT or other appropriate psychological interventions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A first or upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work with people with mental health problems or disabilities, or other relevant problems or disabilities (e.g. learning disabilities, organic impairment).

Desirable

• Paid work providing direct care to patients in a medical setting. Experience of working with people with serious traumatic brain injury. Capacity to and experience of administering complex psychometric tests and to use psychological equipment in accordance with standardised timing, stimulus presentation and response monitoring requirements Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour

Knowledge

Essential

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to work and effectively communicate complex or sensitive information in highly emotive and emotionally charged settings involving conflict and significant personal distress.

Desirable

• Knowledge of cognitive and behavioural principles and how these apply in practice. Knowledge of neuropsychology assessment methods and tools. Experience of collecting research data, including questionnaire design and interviewing. Experience using microcomputers and associated software for purposes of data analysis and reporting, including databases and statistical programmes such as SPSS. An ability to write articulate and comprehensible reports, letters and other correspondence.

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Newcastle CMHT

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and / or research projects, teaching and project work.

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Clinical:

1. To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of clients applying psychological theory, including neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.

2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and / or management of a clients problems, under the supervision of a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist.

3. To assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups or clinical projects.

4. To work with other staff to assess community patients and review their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.

5. To assist in the development of a psychological based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings where care takes place.

6. To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings.

7. To respect diversity. To treat everyone with dignity and respect and act in ways that acknowledge and recognise peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices.

IT responsibilities (clinical)

1. To use highly developed IT skills.

2. To access knowledge through Internet searches (e.g. Psych.Lit, Medline) to keep up to date with clinical and professional development

3. For the preparation and presentation of materials of effective teaching and training (e.g. power point, graphic representations) to record and analyse data for research and audit (e.g. databases, spreadsheets, statistical analysis packages e.g. SPPS).

4. To create graphs or charts to collate or summarise data on individual interventions or treatment programmes.

5. To assist in producing visual or material or user friendly information for interventions with clients.

Teaching, training and supervision

1. In common with all HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologists, to receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines.

2. To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post holder is employed.

3. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

4. To contribute to the training and support of other staff, working within the Service in psychological care.

Management, recruitment and service development

1. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects with the service as required.

2. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.

Research and service evaluation

1. To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects.

2. To undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

3. To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologists in evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.