Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include testing outpatients in the pulmonary function labs or testing inpatients on the ward. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given. This role involves cross site working so being able to travel independently to either Southampton General Hospital and the Royal South Hants hospital which is home to our Community Diagnostic Centre. Contracted hours are Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday-Friday 08:30-16:30.

Person Specification

Physical requirements of the post

Essential

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C including English and Mathematics
• NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or evidence of currently working toward it
• Working towards ARTP Accreditation
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Bachelor of Science or other relevant Life Sciences Degree
• Eligible for the Healthcare Science Register (via the Academy for Healthcare Science), Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists Membership (Voluntary Register or application pending) or equivalent

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Previous experience of delivering front-line patient care within NHS or other healthcare provider.

Desirable

• Knowledge in Respiratory Physiology
• Knowledge of pulmonary function testing and related equipment
• Experience of participating in research and audits.

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to others.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerpointApplicationX
• Ability to work autonomously but also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, aware of limitations and seeking advice as appropriate.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Positive and forward thinking
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Fine dexterity required and attention to detail
• Effective Role model
• Drive and enthusiasm for the speciality

Desirable

• Basic first aid and resuscitation skills

Special requirements of the post

Essential

• The post requires a combination of frequent light physical effort (carrying 2-10kg equipment); occasional physical effort (moving morbidly obese patients in wheelchairs); and frequent standing, kneeling or sitting in a restricted position
• Able to deal with exposure to unpleasant working conditions (body odour and verbal aggression)
• Ability to do shift work if required
• Ability to work across sites if required
• Willingness to attend seminars, conferences and educational meetings

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a 12 month fixed-term post for a Locum Consultant Hepatologist. The role will comprise a mixture of outpatient clinical work, endoscopy and in-patient care, with supporting professional activity time. The successful candidate will join a team of 16 consultants in Gastroenterology and Hepatology with a wide range of specialist interests including advanced endoscopy, IBD, clinical nutrition, hepatology, ERCP/EUS and upper GI therapeutics. They are supported by a team of 7 registrars, 3 clinical fellows in endoscopy and several clinical nurse specialist teams, including 5 Hepatology Clinical Nurse Specialists. Candidates with a wide range of sub-specialty interests will be considered for this post as there are opportunities to support and develop services across the breadth of Hepatology. Provision of ERCP and / or EUS is not a requirement for this post, but it may be possible for this to be included for those with a Hepatobiliary sub-specialty interest.

This post will include a commitment to in-patient care of Hepatology specialty patients (currently in 3 week blocks; typically 25-30 in-patients). There is no direct post take of cases unless the patient has been admitted directly to the Gastroenterology and Hepatology ward. This post may include a commitment to the out-of-hours rota (currently 1:9), which delivers a 7-day emergency out-of-hours endoscopy/gastroenterology service, including weekend / bank holiday review of selected in-patients.

The successful candidate will work within the Portsmouth hepatology service, which since 2010 has grown rapidly to become one of the largest in Southern England. There are established links for liver transplantation with the Royal Free Hospital, including a joint 2-monthly satellite clinic at Queen Alexandra Hospital. There are comprehensive diagnostic and interventional GI radiology services, including provision of TIPSS and locoregional therapy for HCC. An excellent specialist nursing team provide treatment of chronic viral hepatitis, management of stable cirrhosis and virtual management and monitoring of haemochromatosis and autoimmune liver disease. We are a core member of the Wessex Hepatology ODN, providing treatment of Hepatitis C and second-line therapies for PBC. Our services for alcohol-use disorders, MASLD/MASH and HCV have received national recognition and we have a thriving clinical trials programme supported by a hepatology research fellow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an enthusiastic, innovative and expanding unit. A business case is currently in development for a substantive Consultant Hepatologist post. Development of sub-specialty interests is encouraged.

The trust has a commitment to equality and diversity and applications are welcomed from those wishing to work less than full-time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Sub-specialty accreditation in Hepatology
• Higher Degree (e.g. MD/PhD)

Experience

Essential

• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT in Gastroenterology (proposed date must be within 6 months), CESR or European Community Rights (for Consultant role)
• Wide experience of Hepatology and Gastroenterology
• Certified training in upper GI endoscopy

Desirable

• Experience of service development
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Commitment to multidisciplinary working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

England

PO6 3LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a varied and dynamic consultant post that will see you:

Deliver high-quality care across the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU), Acute Medical Ward, and AAU hub

Participate in the acute medical take, on a 1:8 weekend and 1:30 weekday rota

Lead and supervise junior medical staff, and support the departments educational and teaching activities

Contribute to and develop a specialist interest

Engage with audit, quality improvement, clinical governance and research activity

The team you would be joining:

The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant team who operate a rotating ward/off-ward model with well-structured job planning and protected time for SPA and administration

Our Acute Medicine service is consultant-led and collaborates closely with specialists across Medicine and Geriatrics.

The AAU hub receives direct referrals from GPs and the ED via the nurse navigator, and includes services such as:

1. Specialty hot clinics

2. Virtual wards

3. SDEC and AEC pathways

Youll be part of a team that values innovation, mentorship, and multidisciplinary working. You will also be encouraged to engage in service transformation and future expansion projects.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• CCT (in GIM and Ger)or Interview within 6 months of CCT date

Royal Free London Shared Commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Shared Commitments

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in General Internal and Acute Medicine
• Sub-specialty experience desirable
• Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students

Desirable

• Experience in integrated care service development and delivery

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Strong teaching skills and experience
• Understanding of quality improvement, clinical governance and audit procedures

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic

Others

Desirable

• Reconfiguration of services or clinical innovation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

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

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

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

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

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.

The assessment process for this role will consist of a single panel interview with a task to prepare.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 19th/20th/21st October – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level as demonstrated either by academic qualification or supported by extensive senior management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Requirement for Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration professional registration which must be maintained in the role.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of successful improvement in service delivery and development and implementation of change.
• Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver strategy and business objectives.
• Experience of working as a senior Manager in the NHS
• Evidence of experience of leading effective change and innovation within teams /across an organisation.
• High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the entire donation and transplantation pathway, supporting and maintaining the processes which underpin it.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of organ donation the entire donation and transplantation pathway.
• Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management.
• Demonstrable experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives.
• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation and transplantation, and the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and application in practice.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Bristol Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Northway, Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician
• Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) or equivalent
• Accredited checking technician

Desirable

• Qualifications to be NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor / Practice Supervisor
• Has completed the Health Education England Medicines Optimisation Programme or equivalent

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of being in a Medicines Management role e.g. Assessment of Patients own medicines, drug history taking, medicines reconciliation.
• Experience of liaising and interacting with nursing and medical staff and other healthcare professionals.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a ward environment
• Experience of staff training and supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• IT literacy

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Dealing with patients and the public
• Patient counselling techniques
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Paramedic Practitioner (PP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.

The post-holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.

The Paramedic Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

The post-holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Paramedic Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate.

Job responsibilities:

• The post holder will provide clinical care within a team consisting of clinical lead, general practitioners, practice nurses and Healthcare assistants.
• Patient contact will be via patient facing clinics, triage, on-call duties and home visits
• Duties include, but not limited to: Care home visiting service, home visits and "minor illness" management
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
• Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
• Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
• Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
• Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.
• Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
• Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
• Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
• Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
• To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care or similar setting
• Experience in triage
• Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
• Experience in triaging and managing minor illness and injury
• Evidence of delivering a service which improves quality and outcomes for patients
• Recognises priorities when problem solving, identifies deviations from the normal pattern, is able to refer to seniors or GPs
• Work effectively independently and as a team player.

Desirable

• Electronic clinical recording systems i.e. EMIS, Experience working in a primary or community care setting
• Telephone triage
• Chronic Disease Management

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic - FDSc or BSc qualified and registered with HPCP or Post registration certificate (Level 3) in first contact care
• Chronic disease management and mental health experience

Desirable

• Accredited training in chronic disease management
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification to undertake the professional role of independent/supplementary non-medical prescribing

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

Stone Cross Surgery

Address

Mimram Road

Stone Cross

Pevensey

East Sussex

BN24 5DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Educated to a minimum GCSE level or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate a good level of education in mathematics and English

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License

Previous Experience

Essential

• General office experience, preferably in a training/learning environment
• Evidence of creating and maintain databases and other forms of accurate reports
• Handling telephone queries

Skills

Essential

• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills, with the ability to confidently set up, manage, and troubleshoot systems and digital processes, for example Microsoft packages, AI digital assistants, Canva, Mentimeter, Survey Monkey
• Demonstrates strong IT proficiency and confidence in implementing and maintaining systems.
• Good management and prioritisation or workload skills

Desirable

• Processes and support effective digital working practices.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to take own initiative and identify methods to improve administrative processes

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS and understanding of NHS systems

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Strives for excellence & continuous improvement
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and establish good working relationships at all levels
• Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

3 White Hill, Rickmansworth

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

COMMUNICATION

The post holder will be required to:

Co-ordinate and manage MDT processes in regard to NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care and Sec 117 processes for patients who are subject to Mental Health Act legislation.

Be responsible for presenting appropriate cases to GMICB funding panels.

Manage challenge and conflict in regard to NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and decision making.

Ensure GMICB is represented appropriately to service users, their relatives/power of attorney.

Work collaboratively and act as a specialist resource to all stakeholders in both an advisory and directional capacity.

Be influential within a complex and challenging environment.

Provide and receive complex, sensitive information relating to patients care, home circumstances, diagnosis and clinical condition.

INFORMATION RESOURCES, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING

Ability to critique and analyse clinical and social information regarding person centred assessment and sound decision making.

Analysing complex facts or situations such as clinical need, treatment and care options, diagnosis and safety of care package, patient health and social circumstances and ability to manage independently.

Knowledge of budgetary management.

They will manage confidential information provided to the GM ICS to support patient care, ensuring that the requirements of the Data Protection Act and the GDPR are met.

To reference the areas of health inequality identified through the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).

Support the analysis, interpretation, and production of reports regarding S.117 packages of care for the Mental Health Investment Standard providing expertise in Mental Health and Learning Disability via Analysis, interpretation and presenting complex data related to patient needs. There may be conflicting information (such as public safety, least restrictive practice, conflicting guidance, opposing patient wishes and Court of Protection orders where judgement is required regarding unique situations which do not have obvious solutions) to highlight issues, risks and support decision making where there are a range of options to committees, ICP and other budget holders as required

This includes analysing written evidence that may be emotionally distressing information, including child sexual abuse and violent criminality such as murder and manslaughter which the individual may have been victim, perpetrator, or both, in order to make commissioning decisions

PLANNING & ORGANISATION

Able to work under pressure within an agreed time frame.

Ensure that all statutory reviews of patients on the ICS Mental Health and Learning Disability caseload are completed in line with national guidance.

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent legislation the post holder is required to undertake a proactive role in the management of risks in all their actions. This includes:

Undertaking risk assessments in line with GM ICS risk assessment process.

Reporting all incidents, near misses and hazards in line with GM ICS reporting arrangements/system.

Undertaking a statutory duty of care for your own personal safety and that of others

Attending all statutory and mandatory health and safety training, appropriate to the role.

Ability to work effectively to meet post requirements and re-prioritise workload as the situation demands.

They will act as advocate for the patient and will provide complex case management for the mental health and learning disability patient caseload.

They will liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the commissioned package of care in the community setting meets the patients needs and is good value for money.

They will support the funding panel process through the provision of evidence- based case information and robust care planning to enable decision making

They will respond to day-to-day enquiries from patients, providers and stakeholders.

Plan and organise complex activities such as multidisciplinary and clinical meetings regarding patients care planning and strategic planning for mental health and complex care services.

PATIENT/CLIENT CARE

Responsible for monitoring and ensuring that the standards of care are meeting the expectations of the ICS, in both hospitals, care home, supported accommodation, patients own homes and specialist placements settings in line with Better Standards for Health, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

To practice competencies developed within the scope of professional practice.

Provide Specialist advice in relation to patient care such as advice concerning care packages, appropriate placements for care, standards of care and treatment to the CHC Team, local authority and NHS Trusts as required.

Critical analysis of available information, including but not limited to medical and nursing notes to establish critical history of the service users relevant needs to produce a specialist nursing assessment.

Ensure appropriate continuity of care by appropriate transfer of information to ensure high standards of care.

Provide a range of highly complex skills, to assess and make sound clinical decisions regarding the establishment of care plans to support suitable placements in a timely manner.

Identify service users whose care needs could be met in a more appropriate setting.

Carry out joint assessments with Social Services colleagues to ensure appropriate placement of service users.

Be proactive in quality assurance and identifying deficits in patient care, reporting these into the ICS quality mechanisms.

Assist in training of students and multi-agency training development, as required.

Promoting discharge to the service users own home when feasible, with direct knowledge of community care provision.

The case management includes patients with individual packages of care commissioned by the ICS (as they are not all on the caseload of Continuing and complex care)

Maintain commissioning case management of highly complex commissioned packages of care.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the effective case management of mental health patients and for people with learning disabilities. This includes attending, overseeing and influencing CPA and other patient meetings, completing Safe and Well checks, within the boundaries of the role and with support from senior colleagues, acting as respondent to legal cases involving the judicial system and instructing solicitors and providing clinical supervision to other professionals.

The post holder will be responsible for the scrutiny of Out of Area placements to deliver improved quality, patient experience and value for money. This is done in a context of quality governance, taking advice from colleagues who are experts in quality and safeguarding. This ensures people are placed closer to home.

Reviewing the use of 1:1 observations that GMICB part or wholly funds, inclusive of CHC, S.117 and other health funding streams, and providing support to the relevant case managers to ensure that packages of care are meeting patient needs in a least restrictive manner.

POLICY & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

Providing specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure that appropriate case management informs the commissioning process and commissioning decisions.

Can be required to impart distressing information to families regarding placement and future care.

Advise and influence resolution with any parties involved in conflict regarding the assessed outcome of care.

Participate and lead, as necessary, in professional/multi-professional meetings and conferences as required.

Implements practices and procedures that impact beyond own work area such as complex care protocols, funding protocols and assessment pathways for mental health or complex patients including processes relevant to the national implementation of the Transforming Care Program.

Working with the Mental Health Commissioning lead, undertake contract negotiations for Learning Disability, Community and inpatient Eating Disorder services and third sector contract and grant agreements commissioned solely or jointly by GM ICB. This may involve having highly complex discussions where at times there may be disagreements.

Work in conjunction with Local Authority peers to support and implement the effective integration of commissioning and care within GMICB that is being led by the ICB and LA Executive Teams.

With the lead commissioner for mental health and LD, the post holder will lead the implementation, delivery and review of processes in support of the Transforming Care agenda within locality but also where appropriate to support Greater Manchester commissioning initiatives.

The post holder will support current processes, facilitate discussions and advise colleagues as to how best practice might be adopted in the definition of future processes, document those processes as they are agreed and oversee their delivery.

Hold Transforming Care commissioning responsibilities by chairing and drawing recommendations from Care and Treatment Reviews and maintaining oversight of the implementation of these recommendations.

Highlight exceptions and risks ensuring mitigating action can be taken to keep the programme on track.

Person Specification

Professional registration

Essential

• NMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Evidence of an in date Registered Mental Nurse Nursing and midwifery registration.
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Continuing and Complex health and specialist knowledge in a range of health care settings including mental health

Experience

Essential

• Must understand the background to and strategic aims of CHC and budgetary impact

Experience

Essential

• Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing risks and reporting through governance processes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of identifying and interpreting National policy and of researching best practice, interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to reform the service
• Evidence of planning and delivering work and projects and services on time.

Competencies

Essential

• Ability to work without supervision, providing specialist advice to the organisation, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Interpreting national policy for implementation.
• Experience of managing a complex case load.

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

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care

Address

Unity House, Salford Civic Centre

Chorley Road

Swinton

M27 5AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and post qualification learning and development.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualifcation e.g. Masters Degree

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience and higher knowledge gained by working with senior practitioners within the field of health informatics and through specialist technical training.
• Specialist advanced information analysis skills including forecasting and modelling techniques.
• Experience of using intermediate to advanced level of Structured Query Language (SQL) scripts, procedures and functions, gained through specialist training and practical experience.
• Detailed knowledge of data standards, data quality techniques and processes.

Desirable

• Experience of advanced statistical modelling and analysis techniques using specialist/bespok e software algorithms/ mathematical computations.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Intermediate to Advanced level Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL Scripting
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate to Advanced level Microsoft Reporting Services.
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable

• SSIS and SSAS.
• Statistical modelling of service activity scenarios.
• Infographics and Data Visualisation through industry standard software eg. Qlik, tableau.
• Ability to speak Welsh.

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

Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust

Address

St Asaph/Swansea/Cwmbran

St Asaph/Swansea/Cwmbran

LL17 0LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accountable to / Supervised by: Principal / Consultant Clinical Psychologist

• Professionally accountable to: Director

• Hours: up to 37.5 hours in person / hybrid

• Contract Type: Permanent - 3 month probation

• Base: Honiley, Kenilworth / Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield

Within the service, we deliver a range of trauma focussed interventions, these include TF-CBT, CFT, ACT and EMDR alongside Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Practice (DDP). Thus experience in at least one of these modalities is essential and we invest in additional training for our team members to support development. You will receive regular supervision via our experienced team, alongside specialist External Consultants for EMDR and DDP if applicable. Phoenix Psychology delivers interventions directly, via 1:1, family and group alongside indirectly through consultations and through systems. Therefore experience across these various delivery methods would be desirable. We would welcome someone with experience of complex assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions.

Full or part time hours can be considered. This is an entry level role, suitable for someone recently qualified, with the potential for progression into more senior roles over time.

Working Environment

You will provide psychology services across contracts serviced by Phoenix. You will be expected to work in locations including both of our clinic bases and in the community. This is an in-person role in line with our service model and the needs of complex client presentations. There are some elements of hybrid working depending upon personal circumstances and contract requirements.

Our Ethos & Values

At Phoenix Psychology we value relationships, a guiding principle which underpins every aspect of our practice. We believe that relationships facilitate psychological well-being when they are built on connection, compassion, integrity, honesty, respect and trust and have the aim of encouraging and supporting mutual development and growth. Whether it is within our one to one relationships, our peer connections or our dealings with organisations we invest energy in the embodiment of these values with a view of enhancing the capacity for all to thrive.

Working with Us

• Unique opportunity to work with an independent, forward thinking, organically expanding organisation supported by a small, friendly team of like-minded professionals.

• Family friendly recognising and respecting the need for flexible working practices.

• Sense of ownership ability to plan, put together and carry out bespoke packages of work and see them through to their conclusion.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Meaningful work to genuinely support communities so they can support themselves.

• Leadership opportunities.

• Help to grow and expand the business and invest in its future.

• Person-centred approach to our team, customers and clients.

Key Results Area

Clinical

1. To provide specialist psychological assessments referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with individuals, family members and others involved in their care.

2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological intervention and/or management of an individuals needs, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of their problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of settings.

3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

5. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for all aspects of case management including assessment, intervention and endings alongside ethical and transparent recording of information and communication with all relevant stakeholders.

6. To provide specialist psychological advice guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to an individuals formulation and intervention plan.

7. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all individuals within the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group, including Court proceedings.

8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.

9. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and intervention plans of individuals under your care and to monitor progress during any involvement.

10. To ensure that all services provided are acceptable and accessible to the individual, carers, family members and professionals of diverse community backgrounds and non discriminatory in nature.

11. To promote equality, respond to diversity and practice in ways that encourage self-reflection / do not discriminate or lead to other forms of unfair treatment

Teaching, training, and supervision

1. To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a principle / consultant clinical psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues.

2. To gain additional highly specialist experience and skills relevant to clinical psychology and/or the service as agreed with the Director.

3. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with individuals, carers and their families across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.

Service development

1. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operation and provision of services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

2. To advise both your supervisor and Director on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.

3. To support the principle / consultant clinical psychologist in establishing new protocols and procedures as changing service demands require.

Research and service evaluation

1. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in all areas of work.

2. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other professionals as required.

3. To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision as required.

Information Management

1. To input and maintain, appropriate computer and manual information systems, complying with all organisational, data protection and information management requirements.

General

1. To maintain HCPC registration and comply with all professional and ethical standards therein.

2. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development opportunities.

3. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in psychology across the service, by continuing to develop the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines.

4. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self governance in accordance with professional proficiency and standards set by the HCPC and organisational policies and procedures.

5. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to our specific client groups and mental health.

Additional benefits

We pride ourselves on the continuing professional development of our staff and will look for opportunities for upskilling and training you in relevant clinical areas.

You will receive clinical supervision and support from the Principal / Clinical Psychologist.

On top of the usual benefits we offer:

• Parking is free and / or nearby on road

• Free refreshments at clinics

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Income Protection Plan

• Company pension

• Relevant Expenses

To be noted

• This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the Director.

• This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

• The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant organisational policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information, clinical governance including research governance.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application. Please send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter explaining why you are applying and why you are a suitable candidate for the advertised job to Operations Manager in Training, Helen Morris, [email protected]. letter.

To find out about the role, call Dr Liz Gillett, Clinical Psychologist & Director, on 01926 485760. Our website is www.phoenixpsychology.com.

We reserve the right to use software to detect and automatically reject applications written by AI.

Start date

Scope for the successful candidate to start at their earliest opportunity.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and intervention across the lifespan.
• Experience of working with wide variety of clients, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity incl maintaining a high degree of professionalism in face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of presenting complex formulations in trauma informed way to other professionals to ensure consistency and compassionate support for the individual.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and/or training to other professionals for those with complex presentations.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of engaging and working directly and indirectly with complex trauma presentations.
• Experience in facilitating group programmes.
• Experience of working with clients connected to the criminal justice system and/or looked after.

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multimedia materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently, with a high level of self awareness and emotional resilience with targeted supervision.

Desirable

• Financial and commercial awareness ability to plan and manage a workload within a financial framework to ensure the sustainability of the business.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Knowledge of developmental trauma and impact of childhood abuse over a lifetime and relevant assessment, consultative and intervention approaches.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to individuals, their families, carers and other professional colleagues.
• Doctoral level knowledge of
• research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within clinical psychology.

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least
• two specialised psychological therapies relevant to trauma, e.g. CFT, TI-CBT, ACT, DDP, EMDR.
• Skills in communicating complex issues in writing to legal / quasi-legal arenas.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups in the context of trauma.

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology.
• Current HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Full driving licence and access to car.
• Right to work in UK

Desirable

• Training in trauma specific therapeutic models.
• Training in Supervision.

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

Phoenix Psychology Services Ltd

Address

Unit C12, Holly Farm Business Park

Honiley

Kenilworth

Warwickshire

CV8 1NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.phoenixpsychology.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
• Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience

Aptitudes

Essential

• Respecting Everyone
• Embracing Change
• Recognising Success
• Working Together

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clerical / administrative experience, including filing and/or reception
• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
• Experience of using a Patient Administration System

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative, if required
• Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
• Effective organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Working knowledge of outpatient policies and procedures

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Michael's Hospital

Southwell Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to,Lead Receptionists

Hours per week,10-25

Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to

Present a caring, positive and friendly service to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare professionals, secondary care and other associated healthcare organisations

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception Leads, dependent on current and evolving practice, workload and staffing levels.

• Welcoming and assisting patients and visitors at our front desk
• Arranging online, telephone and in-person requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations with the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Processing and distributing mail, both electronic and paper.
• Taking messages and passing on information.
• Filing and retrieving paperwork for patient records.
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
• Start and end of day tasks: opening/locking-up of practice premises, maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols, loading and emptying staff dishwasher.
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers.
• Providing clerical assistance to colleagues as required from time to time.
• Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies.
• Clearing and re-stock consulting rooms as required.
• Keeping the reception area and patient information tidy and up to date.
• Completing all courses and refresher training as required by the role and for compliance with good governance, every year.
• Gaining and maintaining expertise in the use of our clinical IT system (TPP SystmOne).

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Such information is only to be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Contribute to team and whole practice meetings.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing excellent customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with a wide variety of different communication needs and habits
• Ability to learn and efficiently use new IT systems
• Ability to move quickly between different tasks
• Reliable and professional
• Curious and committed to continuously learning
• Consistent understanding and respect for privacy and dignity

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of using the clinical IT system TPP SystmOne
• Understanding of how to support healthcare compliance

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

Tangmere Medical Centre

Address

Malcolm Rd

Tangmere

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 2HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfill all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

• Apply learning from the training programme to practice

• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on Lamplight and in line with The Link Policies and Procedures.

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Links professional development and Appraisal system.

• To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per The Links supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

• To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

• To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities.

**The work The Link CIC carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Link

Address

101 The Greenway

Middlesbrough

TS3 9PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.redcarlink.com/vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Participating in the undertaking of health needs reviews and holistic health assessments to identify needs and plan care accordingly.

To identify, plan and manage risk of an individuals care needs, relating to physical health, behavioural and/or mental health.

To be responsible for assessing, planning and making recommendations for future care in partnership with patient, carer and multi-professional agencies including case conferences for reviewing the packages of care and care co-coordinating as appropriate.

To liaise with Primary and Secondary care agencies to ensure better health outcomes for individuals.

To ensure consideration of Mental Capacity in Best Interest decision making.

To maintain effective and appropriate communication networks with members of the multi-disciplinary team, the independent sector homes and all stakeholder agencies and organisations to ensure that the individual care needs can be met.

To contribute to multi-disciplinary team specialist assessments.

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, planning, prioritising and organising workload according to the needs of the service.

To provide any relevant information and explanation to clients and carers at a level commensurate with their ability to understand using total communication.

To provide evidence-based advice and guidance to care staff on the management of health needs to patients and signpost to other services.

To act as a role model for other staff and students demonstration high standards of practice and professional conduct.

To undertake health promotion/education whenever possible to all adults with a Learning Disability and also to contribute to planned health promotion activities.

To work with all other agencies with regards to the Safeguarding process.

Managerial Responsibilities

To be responsible for coordinating reviews as per guidelines.

Prioritise caseload to meet competing demands

To be aware of and abide by the Livewell SouthWest policies, standards and Clinical Governance initiatives.

Present confidentiality and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.

Involvement in continual audit and review of services to determine quality.

Maintain safe record-keeping and confidential practice, in line with Livewell SouthWest and professional guidance and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.

To ensure electronic record keeping policy is adhered to.

Professional Responsibilities

To maintain a high professional standard of conduct at all times in accordance with NMC/ professional bodies code of professional conduct. Maintain an active status on NMC/ professional bodies register.

To maintain own re-validation portfolio.

Assume responsibility for own professional development and personal knowledge. Undertake and contribute to research where appropriate.

Monitor own performance against agreed objectives through the process of appraisal and personal development plans and professional body regulations.

Maintain professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and mandatory training and service training.

Plan and participate in the supervision and provision of experience for all nurse learners and other personnel as appropriate.

Participate in regular line management, caseload management and clinical supervision.

To deliver appropriate training and subsequent support to other staff, students and outside agencies when required.

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will be required to work within the MDT function of the CLDT and may need to be part of wider MDT groups relating to client need.

The post holder will liaise between other health, social and educational services in assessing, planning and reviewing client care needs/service provision.

The post holder will also work with other voluntary and secondary care providers.

6. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Travelling across city to many locations for assessments daily activity

Use of keyboard for assessments daily activity

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS

The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

7.1 Risk Management

In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.

7.2 Health and Safety at Work

You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.

You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.

You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation.

You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).

7.3 Infection Control

Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office).

7.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults

All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

7.5 Research

For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects.

7.6 Sustainability and climate change

All staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation. In particular this may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices, consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction.

7.7 Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff appointed.

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines.
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to present relevant information in a concise format.
• Able to write in plain, easy and understandable style
• Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals.

Desirable

• Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Mentorship Certificate

Additional Requirements

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.
• Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning.

Experience

Essential

• Experience undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues.

Desirable

• Experience working in primary /community health settings.
• Experience in mentoring students.
• Working across organisational boundaries.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions of health and social care.
• Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding adults and children processes and relevant issues
• Able to demonstrate understanding and competency in assessment, care planning and review.
• Knowledge of recent developments in Learning disability/Mental Health care.
• Understanding of the complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability.

Desirable

• Understanding of the work and role of the independent sector and care homes in provision of long-term care.
• Understanding of the continuing care eligibility for fully funded NHS care.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Primary Care service delivery.

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

Westbourne Unit

Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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