Job description

Job responsibilities

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (EEC/The Trust), deliver iCaSH services across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes, Peterborough and Norfolk. Our iCaSH services were inspected by the CQC on 30th August 2019, and rated as OUTSTANDING.

iCaSH Cambridgeshire deliver Level 3 Contraception and GU services, along with an Outreach service.

Our clinic is located in Wisbech, and we work closely with our sister clinics in Huntingdon and Cambridge , serving a community from a wide range of backgrounds. The team work closely together to respond to the variety of needs our clients present with.

The successful applicant will be able:

To independently assess, plan, treat and evaluate complex programmes of care, with the use of Patient Group Directions (PGDs), or a non-medical prescribing (NMP), qualification.

To practice as a prescriber, if the post-holder has a non-medical prescribing qualification.

To communicate, describe and explain clinical, testing and treatment processes, in language to suit the patient group/audience.

To perform SRH examinations and procedures as clinically indicated/required.

To interpret and deliver test results, providing advice, appropriate treatment, signposting, and follow-up as required.

To ensure patients understand the importance on any medical treatment and follow up requirements.

To provide effective partner notification supporting the attendance, testing and treatment of partners at risk, in line with local and national guidance and policy documents.

To record appropriate partner notification data to enable audit, evaluation, and planning of services.

To deliver an effective and appropriate results management process, in line with local guidance.

To perform phlebotomy as required in accordance with Trust and service guidelines.

To administer vaccines and injections when clinically appropriate.

To assess patients and provide appropriate contraceptive advice, consultation, and choice of method in a timely manner, inclusive of people with complex needs.

To provide Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), pre-assessment consultations and appointments in a timely manner.

To fit and remove LARC when appropriately trained, or undertake training where required.

To support patients in identifying and reducing any risks taken within their sexual behaviours.

To provide assessment and a safe, non-judgemental environment, enabling patients to ask questions and discuss any concerns, providing appropriate signposting and/or referral.

To record interventions accurately, concisely, and contemporaneously in patient clinical records, in line with both local and national guidance and policies.

To be competent in the management of young people and vulnerable adults, working within Fraser Guidelines and mental capacity legislation, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, CCS, and local safeguarding teams/services as appropriate.

Communication

Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.

Key working relationships

The general public including patients and their families if appropriate. Head of iCaSH Services iCaSH Service Manager Service Support Lead Clinical Nurse Manager Administration Lead iCaSH Locality Team iCaSH Clinical Team iCaSH Medical Team Other EEC employees iCaSH/EEC Sub Contracted Services External/Third party organisations

Adapt communication and language to suit patient group/audience. Working with partner agencies and utilising a wide range of platforms, methods and tools to include face to face, telephone and video consultation.

To establish good working relationships with colleagues and all key stakeholders.

To liaise with and exchange information with other Sexual Health Services, professionals, and partner agencies, as relevant for the management of patients.

Work collaboratively with all EEC iCaSH Services to ensure a standardised approach.

Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to promote efficient patient care.

Contribute to effective communication, data, and information management within the team.

Support the correct storage of patients records as per the Trust Records Management Policy.

Liaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.

Ensure that exposure to sensitive, confidential information, is dealt with in line with organisational information governance policies and procedures.

Maintain databases as required by the role, for example the patient electronic record system.

Work under direction to support the process of audit and the improvement of information quality in relation to electronic records held within the department.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards. Support timely and accurate data entry and audit for performance and quality reporting.

Maintain a thorough knowledge of and adherence to the full range of policies / procedures and guidelines relevant to iCaSH and the Trust.

Welcome visitors and patients, providing assistance, support and information where required.

Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.

Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.

Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.

Budgetary Responsibility

Authorised signatory where required.

Contribute to the financial delivery and sustainability of the department objectives.

Support with stock control and ordering as required.

People Management

Responsible for day-to-day supervision, line management and development of identified staff within the iCaSH service as directed.

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

Participate in clinical audit, service development and appropriate research projects.

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), requirements.

Any data that is taken/shared must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance (IG) Strategy and Framework and Information Security policy.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to Trust Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.

It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration and any supplementary registrations.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.

Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.

Participate in clinical/management supervision on a regular basis.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• FSRH Diploma Or STIF Intermediate Course
• LoC IUT or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Non Medical Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in sexual health (Contraception, GUM or equivalent)
• Able to demonstrate competency in supply of treatments by Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
• Able to work autonomously

Desirable

• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker

Skill

Essential

• Competent in phlebotomy (or a willingness to undertake training)
• Specialist clinical knowledge in sexual health and/or related specialties.

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

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

Address

Parkside Clinic, Wisbech

North Cambs Hospital, St Augustines Road

Wisbech

PE13 3AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as defined within the service specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. specification, identifying packages of care based on the Universal, Targeted and Specialist models of service delivery. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Leadership programme or prepared to undertake a
• course.
• Proven clinical and managerial leadership ability
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the Public Health
• and Preventative Strategy.
• Working knowledge of child protection procedures and
• policies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Health Visitor
• Public Health Specialist Practitioner Degree or Post
• Graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification pre-1988).
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise and deliver education on a 1-1 or
• group setting.
• Required to have responsibility for a caseload and
• delegate appropriately, with ability to organise and
• prioritise workload.
• Ability to lead teams Public Health Nurses, Staff
• nurses and Assistant Practitioners.
• Report writing knowledge and skills.
• IT Competent.
• Maintain records as per NMC Guidelines/local policy. E
• Audit and research skills. E
• Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the
• Immigration Act (2016). E
• Working Conditions
• Working Arrangements
• Somerset Councils dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position
• Corporate Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy, and professional
• codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practice.

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

Somerset County Council

Address

Somerset County Council

Highbridge Children's Centre

7 Coronation Road

Highbridge

Somerset

TA9 3JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Working Hours: 3 days

Reports to: Practice Manager & HR / Prescribing Lead Partner

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting the partners in implementing effective medicine management within the practices, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by practice policy and local and national guidance.

Lead the prescribing teams in best prescribing practice for long term condition management with a view to improving the quality of patient care with cost effective solutions.

Patient / clinical services

Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

Provide long term condition management services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, in line with care and support planning principles.

Assist partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets.

Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

Responsibility for administration

To provide regular support and feedback to practice on prescribing action plans

To produce quarterly reports on practice progress to the lead GP for medicines management

To update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer systems, including advice given and action taken.

To advise the primary health care team on the safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.

Communication

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

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, 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 and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may 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

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only 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 implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Use and monitoring of the correct use of Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning and infection control

Responsible for correct hand hygiene of self and others

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols within the team

Active observation of current working practices across the team in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Correct cleaning of equipment used for near patient testing, such as blood glucose monitoring equipment and smokelysers, using the manufacturers instructions as appropriate

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional development:

The post-holder will have a named mentor at each practice. The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with 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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

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

Recognise 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.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Experience working in primary care or general practice
• Dispensing experience and willingness to support dispensary operations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Experience using EMIS clinical system
• Experience in dispensing GP practice

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nettlebed Surgery

Address

Wanbourne Lane

Henley-on-Thames

RG9 5AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full details of role and responsibility can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• oRegistered First level nurse oMSc in Advanced Clinical Practice oNurse Prescribing qualification

Desirable

• oClinical based Masters degree oMentor Qualification

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of working with clients with complex needs oCompiling protocols and clinical guidance oAudit oExperience of working at a senior clinical nurse level

Desirable

• oResearch oExperience of developing nurse led clinic oEvidence of autonomous practice oExperience in service development

Knowledge

Essential

• oAdvanced Clinical Practice skills oManagement of service users with complex needs oClinical examination skills oAccountability of own role and other roles within the team. oKnowledge of Local and national health policy oExtensive knowledge of psychological, social and biological factors and formulating these into a comprehensive bio-psychosocial formulation and clinical risk management plans. oClinical supervision training and experience oExtensive knowledge and application in practice of leading complex adult safeguarding procedures, professional meetings, MHA, CPA, DOLs oFacilitate a culture of lifelong learning including involvement in the process of clinical supervision, AP student final sign off and appraisal. oExperience of coordinating & leading on a series of audits, action pans & projects

Desirable

• oKnowledge of issues affecting the client group oAble to identify determinants on health in the area oKnowledge of legislation affecting the client group oExperience of delivering education and training to clinical staff eg clinical risk training / physical health education / formulation / medication management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oExperience of leading / supporting to complete investigations & Rapid Reviews of Care & complaints oCommunication skills, both written and verbal oCommunication of difficult messages to service users and families oNegotiation and conflict management skills oChange management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Rivington Unit

Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing clinic administration and reception support for the Bolton Community Mental Health Team. This will include receiving and greeting service users and their carers into clinic areas whilst recording the service users attendance and clinical outcome on the Electronic Patient Record (EPR), along with other administrative duties commensurate to the grade.

The post holder will be interactive with the general public, nursing, medical staff, professionals and other Trust administrative and clerical staff and will ensure all reception processes are carried out in a timely and accurate manner to ensure an efficient reception and quality service to all users.

The reception services opening hours are at present 09:00am to 17:00pm, Monday to Friday. A flexible approach to working is essential.

In order to meet the needs of the Trust services you may be required, from time to time, to work outside of your normal area of work to cover absence/sickness. The Trust reserves the right to changes your normal area of work to any other location within the Bolton Trust services.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Education/Qualificayions

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English
• Abilitiy to use Microsoft Packages effectively (including Teams)

Desirable

• Prior experience of using word processing

Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to use office equipment
• Able to take messages competently and convey them accurately to relevant person

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy office/clerical environment
• Contact with service users

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of need for confidentiality
• Willingness to develop

Desirable

• oUnderstanding of Mental Health services and individuals with complex Mental Health needs.

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work at different bases.
• Sensitive to the needs of service users.

Desirable

• Adaptable to new systems/processes
• Ability to work flexibly to accommodate changing service needs.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise and plan conflicting and complex work demands.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Desirable

• Advanced keyboard skills/Touch typist.
• Understanding of EPR systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentley House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid registration with NMC or Professional Registration with Health Care Professionals Council
• Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake mentorship training.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently

Experience

Essential

• CPA implementation

Desirable

• Experience in appropriate area
• Has worked within an MDT 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.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (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

Essential

• Good standard of education

Desirable

• NVQ Customer Service experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous customer service experience

Desirable

• Medical background ie GP Practice/Reception
• Experience working within the Medical Records Department

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to prioritise workload

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Knowledge

Essential

• Keyboard Skills/Computer Literacy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self Motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

EPUT invests in the development of social workers and plays a leading role in initiatives such as Think Ahead. We offer support from our Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.
• Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).
• Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Desirable

• Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work

Skills

Essential

• Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required.
• Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values.
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Communication and presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Navigator

Line manager

Reception Supervisor

Accountable to

Practice Manager

Hours per week

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Job summary

The Care Navigator is the first point of contact for patients contacting our GP surgery. This can be via a variety of methods, including telephone, face to face, online consultation service and email. The purpose of the role is to optimise the patients journey, taking every opportunity to ensure that requests are managed appropriately whilst delivering the a high quality of service.

Primary responsibilities

Answering high volume calls from our patients in an efficient and courteous manner.

Putting patients at ease and providing clear, concise information.

Taking clear and concise notes of patient interactions and ensuring these are documented accurately in the SystmOne clinical software tool.

After appropriate training, triaging patient calls using a variety of questioning techniques in order to develop a full picture of the nature of the patients problem and then signposting the patient to the appropriate care.

Identifying potentially serious problems and bringing those to the immediate attention of the correct clinician.

For less serious or routine problems, working with the patient to identify an appropriate timeframe for them to be seen, and the appropriate professional to see them.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with all direct team members, clinicians and recognising healthcare professionals in the practice as a scarce resource to be used appropriately.

Developing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the services provided in the practice and in the wider health community and being able to use this knowledge to guide the patient to that service.

Dealing appropriately with instructions and queries from clinicians and outside agencies.

Covering the reception desk and dealing with patient enquiries face to face.

Following practice standard operating procedures as set out in the practices Care Navigation & Administration Handbook.

Dealing with patient requests received via the online consult system.

Responding to email requests received.

Actioning tasks in SystmOne Workflow.

Supporting the pharmacy team with patient prescription requests.

Maintaining strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984, Information Governance and Caldicott Principles.

Remaining up to date with all statutory and mandatory training.

Additional responsibilities

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health & other matters. They do so in confidence & have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined above, the post-holder may 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

Health & Safety:

The postholder 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, & current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs & beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to & of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize 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

The person specification for this role is detailed below.

Person specification Care Navigator

Qualifications

Desirable

GCSE Maths and English grade C

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working with the general public

Experience of working in a primary care environment

Experience of working with sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality

Experience of chronic disease management

Experience of SystmOne

Skills

Desirable

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Personal qualities

Essential

Desirable

Polite and confident

Flexible and co-operative

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

Essential

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• -

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

Hillfoot Surgery

Address

126 Owlcotes Road

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 7QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Completion of the Care Certificate within specified timeframe on commencing employment with the Trust.
• In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role.

Skills And Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical environment and undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.
• Experience working in the NHS.
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a health care support worker.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence.

Desirable

• Additional clinical duties and activities as defined by the area of work under the delegation of the registered nurse.

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

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital / Ellesmere Port Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The exciting opportunity has arisen for a self motivated, driven individual to join the fast paced Fleet Solutions team. This role which reports into the Head of Account Management is office based.

With an excellent, proven track record in customer service, the successful candidate will be a key contact within the Fleet Solutions team to maximise performance within their portfolio of accounts.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience working in an account management role
• Previous experience using a Customer Relationship Management System

Desirable

• Experience of using Ai to support improving business practices in your current role would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, or a minimum 3 years' experience working in a Business to Business (B2B) environment.

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to, support, and promote ECCH's, strategic direction, values, and culture in relation to community health services.
• Discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge, and expertise. To act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
• Act as a resource for other health and social care professionals on matters relating to community nursing.
• Participate in clinical supervision within Primary Care Home as required.
• Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area.
• Develop excellent internal and external Network to promote Primary Care Home.
• Contribute to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk assessment and clinical audit.
• Contribute to an environment conducive to effective working, respecting, and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services.
• Contribute to change and innovation within Primary Care Home.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Home to deliver planned and unplanned services.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues to contribute to the development of care pathways for patients requiring a range of healthcare needs.
• Work in partnership with senior members of the Primary Care Home to review the delegated caseload and ensure the care provided is of high quality.
• Work with patients towards self-care and independence utilising health coaching techniques.
• Work collaboratively with residential care home colleagues to promote high standards of care.
• Contribute to the review of current policies/ protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and outcomes for people requiring proactive and reactive services.
• Plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities in a wide range of community settings to ensure best practice is delivered to patients in your delegated area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge, and skills commensurate with role.
• Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence and, ensure all aspects of professional behaviour as required within professional code are always followed.
• Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy and Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for record keeping.
• Take responsibility to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and Environmental Waste Regulations.
• Be responsible for understanding, following, and implementing ECCH policies and procedures.
• Ensure own compliance with ECCH risk management systems, proactively identifying risk, reporting, and managing risk within area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility for the cost-effective management and safe use of expensive clinical equipment.
• Contribute to the effective use of resources.
• Contribute to the evaluation of training programmes to support patients and carers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain independence.
• All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these behaviours, which are detailed in the pages below, an essential part of their job role.
• Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
• Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• BSc in Nursing Practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification/ ENB 998
• Evidence of working towards a nursing degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge and competence within scope of clinical practice
• Previous experience of working in health care

Desirable

• Recent clinical experience in community nursing
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent IT skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Health coaching training

Desirable

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together)
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required
• Be able to support Trainee Nursing Associates
• Act as a role model to all students
• Able to demonstrate personal resilience, emotions and stress

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

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Hamilton House

Battery Green Road

Lowestoft

Suffolk

NR32 1DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ecch.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Managerial Responsibilities

   Work closely with ward manager /matron for the management of patient care by providing good leadership and managerial skills.

   Comply with all policies and guidelines by the Trust. Assist in management of change in an effective manner and ensure smooth transition.

   Monitor standards of nursing care and be a patient advocate.

   Attend meetings and ensure effective communication at all times.

   Advise the ward manager / Matron on any problems concerning staff, their working practices and environment.

   Minimise risk in the ward and adhere to the Trusts Risk Management Policy.

2. Professional Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of operational processes to ensure effective time management is in use to deliver the service in accordance to needs

Understanding of physical impairment and how this impacts on independent living.

Act as a source of professional advice for both the nursing team and the wider MDT

Ensure student nurses are supported with their education and learning when allocated to the unit

Participate in the supervision and appraisal process personally

Ensure all mandatary training is maintained

Be responsible for updating own knowledge and personal development

Willingness to undertake professional development, updating knowledge and skills in line with this role, when identified via the appraisal process.

2. Finance and Physical Resources

Understand budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently.

Ensure the maintenance of stock levels of appropriate consumables needed with the unit

Recruit staff in line with the skill mix prepared for the unit in line with the budget.

Book bank and agency staff in line with agreed numbers of staff per shift or in extreme circumstances being mindful of both the budget and the agency cap

Person Specification

All essential

Essential

• Experience

Desirable

• Experience in Stroke rehabilitation

Essential

Essential

• Qualified

Desirable

• Experience in working in Stroke rehabilitation

Essential

Essential

• Essential

Desirable

• Rehabilitation

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Community Hospital

South Essex Mental Health & Community Care NHS Trust

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
• Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
• The responsibilities and duties of the post can be divided into the following three areas

Clinical

• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations and multiple pathologies; using acquired clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition and skills deficit.
• Formulate and deliver an individual speech and language therapy treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
• Supervise student speech and language therapists and rehabilitation assistants.
• Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
• Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
• Work within Trust, HCPC and RCSLT guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards to enable monitoring own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards of practice.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations as and when appropriate, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals.
• Provide help and advice to patients and their families, teaching and demonstrating use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability and independence.
• Ensure equipment/adaptations are safe and have been issued in line with departmental policy

Professional

• Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities, and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
• Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence-based practice, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.
• Participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competencies.
• Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, in conjunction with more senior speech and language therapists and develop improvement to service delivery and clinical practice.
• Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in, in-service training programmes, self directed learning, individual training sessions and external courses.
• Undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit and research projects.
• Become actively involved in professional clinical groups, such as RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks and other professional development activities.
• Provide clinical education and training to speech and language therapy students to graduate level. Provide support, guidance and training to junior speech and language therapists and assistants, assessing and evaluating competence.
• Be aware of the requirement of the Health and Safety at Work act as it relates to the department and safety of the patients and staff.
• Report all accidents/incidents promptly to a Senior Member of staff using the appropriate incident form.
• Comply with Health Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of proficiency for speech and language therapists, and Standards of conduct, performance and ethics
• Comply with HCPC and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct and CPD requirements

Organisational

• Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of speech and language therapy practice.
• Ensure that you work in a manner which helps to further long-term and short-term SLT Team goals.
• Be responsible for the safe and competent use of communication equipment by patients and by junior and student speech and language therapists, through teaching, training and supervision of practice.
• Be aware of EPUT/local policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate statistics as required by the Team.
• Comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
• Deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility.
• Attend mandatory trust and organisational courses.

Staff Management

• To ensure that those to whom tasks are delegated, e.g. rehabilitation assistants, have acquired the appropriate level of competence.
• To supervise the work of less experienced SLTs, students and assistants as appropriate and to participate in Speech and language Therapy student clinical placements as appropriate.
• To offer some observation experience to those applying for training as SLTs. To assist in the support of students from other professional groups as agreed with line managers.

Communication and Working Relationships

• To utilize all available methods of communication to ensure that health and social service professionals, patients, families and carers can appreciate the complex concepts behind communication, voice and swallowing difficulties, in order that they can recognise and understand the nature of these problems and manage them more appropriately.
• To ensure smooth and appropriate handover of care from hospital to ESD and from ESD to Community SLT;
• To provide reports, reflecting specialist knowledge and interpretation of specialist assessments, to other health professionals, including GPs and Hospital consultants as requested
• To make and/or recommend onward referrals to other professionals or agencies, as appropriate.
• To contribute to the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation teams working with people following stroke in the local area.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Recognised Speech and Language Qualification -Degree or equivalent
• Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) to reflect specialist skill development

Desirable

• Post Graduate Dysphagia Qualification or equivalent in-house training and log of supervised practice
• Evidence of Completion of relevant dysphagia specialist short courses or equivalent in-house training
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising/ supporting junior staff, students or assistants.
• Experience of independently managing a complex and busy caseload with support and supervision from colleagues
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of working with stroke survivors/neurological patients either as a student SLT or in qualified role

Desirable

• Experience of working with a wide range of acquired communication and swallowing disorders within an acute setting.
• Experience of working in an Early supported discharge team or community service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour:
• Ensures that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day and that any matters of concern are addressed in a timely way,
• Organised and proactive

Desirable

• Good understanding of IT systems and electronic records e.g. Systm 1
• Able to work under pressure

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Fitness Analysis as appropriate
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Hospital

Union Lane

Rochford, Essex

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the Role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• GSCE Level Education or above
• Experience of using an electronic information system
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Care Certificate. All new starters will be required to complete this training as part of the induction process
• Previous experience working within secure settings
• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery
• Sound analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where required

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System
• Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brockfield House

Kemble Way

Runwell

SS11 7FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities