Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description detailed information regarding the responsibilities and requirements for this post.

To provide an advanced standard of occupational therapy assessment, treatment, management and advice to paediatric patients aged 0-19, their families and carers within the community setting. The caseload consists of children with a wide range of development difficulties and/or disabilities, many of whom may have very complex or multiple pathologies. To work as a lone practitioner, unsupervised, and at times in conjunction with less senior team colleagues across a variety of locations within the community including patients homes, early years settings, schools and clinics to meet the needs of the individual child.

To work as part of MDT providing universal and targeted support to assist teaching workforce with supporting the inclusion and integration of children with additional needs into education and school settings.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• State registered Occupational Therapist (Health and Care Professions Council)
• Recognised training course for an Occupational therapist (e.g. PGDip or degree).

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
• Member of Children's and Young Person special interest group

Skills

Essential

• Able to organise and manage own caseload.
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
• Able to set collaborative goals with client's and families.
• Have an awareness or understanding of Safeguarding
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Able to work closely with team members.
• Be responsive to change and ideas- adapt to new systems, flexible working patterns.
• Ability to work from home when required.

Desirable

• Able to assess children.
• Involvement in service innovation/development
• Able to drive a car in the community setting

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Working knowledge of the implementation of OT models of practice
• Have knowledge of typical child development
• Experience of multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working

Desirable

• Post registration experience of paediatrics.
• Post registration experience of neurology cases
• Experience of managing occupational therapy support staff

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Sheridan Child Development Centre

Renfrew Road

London

SE11 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to

• Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.
• Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Reception

• Receiving and directing patients face to face, via telephone & digitally
• Making appointments and taking requests for home visits
• Handling money for private medical services
• Taking messages and ensuring these are passed on promptly in the appropriate manner
• Dealing with patient queries

Telephone

• Handling telephone and general enquiries
• Booking review clinics by telephone

Computer

• Maintaining and taking action where necessary on your own Docman inbox daily
• Maintaining and taking action where necessary on the Reception Teams inbox daily in collaboration with the rest of the reception team
• Maintaining and taking action where necessary on your own & your teams patient notes and tasks inboxes
• Maintaining and taking action where necessary your EMIS email inbox daily
• Maintaining and taking action where necessary your AccuRx inbox daily
• Maintaining and taking action where necessary your NHS.net email inbox daily
• Maintaining and taking action where necessary your GP Team Net account daily
• Maintaining and monitoring of generic patient message box

Other Tasks

• Ensuring work area is clean and tidy
• Chaperone when required
• To ensure that clinics are fully booked where possible for annual reviews
• Promote and actively demonstrate team working and help to create a positive working environment
• Any other delegate duties considered appropriate for the post

Security

• Opening premises at start of day ensuring the building including deactivating alarm
• Closing premises at end of day ensuring the building is secure and alarms activated
• Keep key fob secure and do not loan it out to anyone
• Do not divulge passwords, door entry codes etc to anyone
• Inform the Practice Manager of any potential breech of security immediately

Training and Personal - Professional Development

• Assist and provide training to new staff
• Provide training to staff to ensure they are able to cover in your absence
• Create how to do folder detailing how to complete each task solely designated to you
• Attend relevant training to enable you to perform your role satisfactorily
• Participate in your annual individual performance review
• Whilst in post, staff are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding as per the intercollegiate document requirements. Training must include knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in an office environment
• Be proficient in reading and writing English
• Good standard of communication both orally and in writing
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain complete and accurate record systems
• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• A willingness to work in a co-operative and flexible manner with colleagues
• Ability to work as a team or on own initiative
• Ability to cope with change
• Reliable
• Good time keeper
• Friendly/approachable
• Willingness to undertake training
• Able to cope under pressure

Desirable

• Previous medical receptionist experience
• Conversant with Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of EMIS Web
• Knowledge of Docman 10
• Respect of confidentiality and understanding of Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of the local area

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

Bournbrook Varsity Medical Centre

Address

Alton Road

Birmingham

B29 7DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://bournbrookvarsitymedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this job role please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• oCurrent professional registration as a Physiotherapist

Experience

Essential

• oTreatment of a broad range of conditions relating to clinical speciality
• oEvidence of leading and implementing clinical change
• oSupervision and/or mentoring of staff/students.
• oMulti-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to communicate highly complex pathologies and diagnostic reasoning to all levels in the medical and non-medical field at the appropriate level.
• oAble to undertake assessment in difficult complex situations
• oSound knowledge of psycho-social problems and ability to gain patient confidence and co-operation.
• oAble to work independently as lead specialist, demonstrating good leadership skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• oUnderstanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice including audit and research governance.
• oUnderstanding of current NHS/government policy/Public Health/NICE guidelines on organisational change and the ability to adapt these appropriately to local service needs through publication of documents.
• oChange management skills

Other

Essential

• oAbility to work flexibly and travel across the service footprint to meet business needs
• oAble to work under pressure and constantly respond and adapt to frequent changes in circumstances.

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Intermediate Care Residential - Wilfred Geere / Laburnum Lodge/ N3/DTA beds

Breightmet Fold Lane

Bolton

BL2 6PP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.

We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Membership/Fellowship with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine
• GMC registration and licence to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine via a CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), b. CESR or c. European Community rights

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in Emergency Medicine
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine
• Knowledge of current trends in speciality
• IT skills

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, post graduates and junior medical staff

Audit and Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty

Motivation

Essential

• Commitment to the development of a high-quality, cost-effective service

Management

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues
• Ability to develop services

Personal Skills

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
• Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development

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

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be able to create a professional nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts, and innovation whilst reflecting organisational strategy and values

- To deliver direct and indirect patient care, focussing on local needs and priorities addressing the prevention agenda, care centred on what matters to the person, via personalised care and support planning"

- To participate in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Elderly Virtual ward is a 24 hour service and, as such, an element of flexible working is expected to maintain safe, effective, responsive services.

You are also required to have a driving licence and your own vehicle, which needs to be available for work

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Work as a Band 5 nurse in the community setting
• Clinical experience in the speciality of the post (frailty)
• Experience of completing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, IVs, catheter, wound care, rehabilitation, enablement
• Experience of working as part of a team with the ability to prioritise own workload
• Experience of working with patients, and their network from a range of diverse backgrounds and cultures
• IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems including SystmOne and EPR

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (face to face and written) with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their support network and professional colleagues.

Desirable

• Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Qualifications

Essential

• Full UK Driving License
• Practise Assessor/Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD
• Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of 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.

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Luke's Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached which outlines the main responsibility and experience of the candidate we are looking for.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable as demonstrated on application form

Essential

• Degree in Engineering, Science or Energy or related discipline or equivalent experience e.g. Management NVQ 4/5
• Must have additional post-graduate level knowledge either through a relevant Masters' qualification or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices Demonstrable track record of working effectively within and through multi-disciplinary teams. Substantial full-time specialist experience gained from working in a complex multi-site environment.
• Significant demonstrable experience in energy management.
• A high level of understanding of building services and centralised plant including CHP, boilers, HVAC, steam system etc.
• A high level of understanding of energy compliance issues, current legislation and mandatory requirements and experience of managing energy legislative programs including UK ETS, EPBR
• Development and implementation of energy management systems, strategies/policies within a complex organisation.
• Experience of utility contracts, tariff negotiation and budget setting / management.
• Experience of fiscal metering, sub-metering strategies for data quality and granularity, Metering software platforms.
• Experience of supporting M&E disciplines within project teams for capital projects and refit/refurbs.
• Good understanding of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Guidance and Standards
• Able to demonstrate the analytical skills and judgement required to identify/diagnose a range of defects and failures in relation to specific systems/equipment and what actions to take.
• Communicates highly complex or highly sensitive (commercial in confidence) information including use of negotiating skills and persuasive/motivational skills (in order to deliver appropriate performance levels from staff/contractors).
• Line management experience including, appraisals, recruitment and inductions and supportive performance management

Desirable

• Member of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET, CIOB etc. Chartered Engineer Recognised EMA Energy Manager IVMVP Certified Chartered Energy Manager (Energy Institute) Member of the Energy Institute Efficiency improvement training, i.e. Lean / Six Sigma BREEAM Assessor
• IVMVP Certified
• Chartered Energy Manager (Energy Institute)/Recognised EMA Energy Manager
• Experience in working in a similar role, e.g. in the - NHS.
• Previous experience of working with or implementing an energy management system certified to ISO 50001:2018 (and recertification)
• Good working knowledge of building management controls/systems and their role within the discipline of energy management.
• Understanding of Systemslink data monitoring and management software
• Understanding of meter agents/dataflows and Balancing and Settlement code and Uniform Network Code

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

co/ Industrial Block, John Radcliffe Hospital

Hedley Way

Headington, Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Person Specification

Interview face to face

Essential

• Experience of working within a service delivery environment
• Experience and displays attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible in approach to work and the changing needs of the service and colleagues
• Displays excellent communication skills, drive and evidence of a good team player

Desirable

• Has worked in the NHS
• Electronic Patient record experience
• Experience of Compucare or similar system
• Experience in Private Healthcare

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unipart House

Garsington Road

Oxford

OX4 2BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached. We are seeking a full time candidate, 37.5 hours per week. Expectations can be discussed in depth at the interview. The ideal candidate will have clear and effective communication and organisation skills, which will come naturally to them whilst supporting colleagues in the delivery of an outstanding patient experience. Having evidence of delivering a high level of customer care to patients will be vital in supporting the business in achieving its objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 1 or 2 in customer care GCSE English, Maths Grade C or above

Desirable

• Ability to use Systm1 software Experience in working in Primary Care/NHS Ability to use Microsoft Office, Word/Excel

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

Dr Imran Ismail and Partners T/A Marston Forest Healthcare

Address

59 Bedford Road

Marston Moretaine

Beds

MK43 0LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Accredited Clinical Coding qualification and/or ability to pass internal Band 5 Assessment.

Desirable

• Computer course. E.g. ECDL
• Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology
• Medical Terminology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Attended Refresher Training and speciality workshops.
• Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas.
• Ability to code a minimum of 6 specialty areas.

Desirable

• Previous experience using various Patient Administration Systems
• Previous experience using encoders

Knowledge

Essential

• Act as a mentor for less experienced coders.
• Understanding of Data Quality and Caldicott.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Desirable

• Knowledge of: oRelevant legislation, health-sector processes, policies, and current strategies.
• National NHS Contract (relevant to field).

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse groups.
• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

The post holder will manage all incoming communications including telephone, letter and/or any other forms of communication. The post holder will use information systems to establish the urgent status of potential new referrals. The post holder will manage day to day enquiries and requests for information. The post holder will work to agreed pathways and protocols to support the clinical advisors and Management team within the Department.

They will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and effective administrative service for the team.

They will support the staff with day-to-day administration tasks, including appointment letters, managing appointment diaries, sending out group resources, and on-going database management, using the Trust's systems.

This is a busy and varied role responsible for all aspects of administration, including psychological service admin support and will involve service user contact, such as explaining the process of group and individual appointments to service users. Therefore, good interpersonal skills are essential to this post.

The post holder will also be required to work independently and applying a high degree of confidentiality to all their work, as well as using their own initiative whilst being part of a larger admin team and provide support to the wider MDT on an ad-hoc basis. This will include generic administrative tasks, covering other admin roles, including reception, during periods of sickness, annual leave or increased workload.

The post holder will undertake non-routine duties without direct supervision, working within broad procedural guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

To coordinate any action plans as set from the team.

To update and maintain trackers for managers.

To be involved in process of confirmation of service user bookings and complete all postal tasks where necessary.

File and store forms and paperwork in relevant files on the shared drive

Provide cover for reception areas during sickness and leave.

To support the managers and teams with the induction of new staff, updating records through online systems and completing relevant online forms.

To maintain and be responsible for maintaining and reporting faults

To order nonstock requisitions and regular monitor stationary levels and order as appropriate.

Scheduling meetings; diary management & room bookings- attend relevant meetings and minute take, where appropriate.

When required, to be the first point of contact for the service user or carer / relative, establishing the nature of the communication.

When required, answer all incoming telephone calls and direct them to appropriate clinician/practitioner across the organisation.

To establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision.

Liaise with and speak to professionals both internal and external.

To support the clinical team in the clinical management of individual service users as required

• To use knowledge and experience to meet the needs of the team by completing non routine tasks daily.
• To demonstrate excellent IT skills, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and accurate typing is essential
• Booking, amending and cancelling assessment appointments and group bookings using staff calendars and the electronic patient records.
• Producing opt in, appointment and discharge letters.
• Management of online and paper psychological services diaries.
• Send appointment reminders to service users via text message.
• Management of group waiting list spreadsheet.
• Booking rooms for extra assessments and groups as required.
• Booking, amending, cancelling and outcoming appointments, as well as recording relevant information i.e. reason for appointment cancellation in PARIS,
• Discharging services users in PARIS
• Producing reports using SPIKE/ Excel when needed.
• Responsibility for ensuring all correspondence is accurately and appropriately presented using current methodologies and medical terminology used by the team.
• To be highly skilled and experienced in the full range of administrative work practices, software programmes, and specialised functional terms.
• To use proficient skills to access, search and retrieve data relevant to team using PARIS
• To update skills as necessary and attend mandatory training.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Education and Training

Essential

• A good level of education to secondary level (GCSE)
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Experience of note taking (shorthand not required)

Desirable

• NVQ3/RSA3 OR equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Be proficient in the use of computerised systems especially Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook Packages
• To be proficient in diary management.
• To record and transcribe notes, either by hand or on a laptop in meetings
• Maintain a filing system, both paper and computerised systems.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to exercise initiative, tact, and judgement and be able to make decisions within agreed parameters when required to do so.
• Ability to communicate with a range of people, whilst considering the confidential nature of the post.
• Display ability to work as part of a team
• Good customer care skills
• Positive attitude and approach to responding to all queries and contacts in a helpful manner.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with service users, relatives, carers and other outside agencies either by telephone/ letter or face to face.
• To make judgements, without direct supervision, as to the importance/urgency of workload issues
• The ability to organise and prioritise own workload within an agreed schedule of work and to work under pressure and within agreed timescales

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prospect House

Prospect House Peace Drive

Watford

WD17 3XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role aligns with the NHS 10 year plan and focuses on improving access to specialist support within the neighborhood. It centres around early recognition of common mental health and early employment of NICE recommended interventions to prevent more severe and enduring presentations.

A snap shot of the duties include :-

Case find, screen, triage, assess and coordinate the development of care plans for people as part of the Primary Care Team

Provide brief, outcome focussed support and time limited evidence-based interventions for people.

Offer interventions to people using the principles of motivational interviewing.

Prescribing and medication advice within specified scope of practice

Support people to build their emotional resilience and crisis planning tools, promoting self-management skills

Ensure systems are in place to promote smooth pathways between primary care and secondary mental health services.

Proactively recognise and effectively manage the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate onward referral to HPFT crisis management teams, community teams or via SPA. Where appropriate, you will complete joint assessments with ACMHS. The Mental Health Practitioner will act to negotiate rapid re-access to HPFT clinical services should the need arise and will jointly work with ACMHS to help identify and support patients ready to transition to primary care. The Mental Health Practitioner will be part of developing care plans and preparing people for step down.

Work in partnership with Health and social care professionals from other agencies and organisations including Mental Health Link Workers, Community Navigators, Social Prescribers and other practice staff to map community resources and assets that are available for those with mental health needs within the specific PCN geography and ensure awareness of these is communicated throughout the Primary Care Network.

Work within Primary Care to reduce the need for onward referral to secondary care services where consultation with the Community Psychiatrist or Psychologist can provide the required support whether this is medication review or additional advice and guidance.

To lead collaborative working between the full range of physical health and mental health services to ensure that people who need care are able to access it quickly and are prevented from being excluded from services or falling through gaps.

Establish an ethos within the Primary Care Network based on individual strengths and community assets. Support service users, carers and families to access voluntary services and other relevant community providers and utilise available information to promote self-management approaches as part of a holistic approach

For a more detailed Job Description and Person Specification please see attached document

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration: Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of relevant post registration training and development in particular motivational interviewing, brief solution focussed interventions, cognitive and behavioural approaches and psychosocial interventions
• Willingness to complete Independent Prescribing within 12m of starting post

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber
• Recognised Post Graduate clinical or leadership qualification relevant to the role
• Mentor and mentorship training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
• Community experience in mental health services for adults and older age adults with severe / significant mental illness
• Experience of providing a range of evidence based interventions to people with a variety of mental health problems and serious mental illness
• Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
• Experience in physical health assessment for people with mental health needs.
• Experience of effective collaborative working in partnership to deliver holistic health and social care outcomes.
• Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience including primary care and community/ voluntary sector.
• Experience of leadership and development of junior colleagues.

Desirable

• Proficient in clinical audits and research.
• Experience of working in primary and secondary mental health services.
• Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
• Experience in service evaluation and improvements.
• Experience working in a CAMHS and/or OPMH service

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rosanne House

Parkway

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an administrative/clerical role

Desirable

• Understanding of patient pathways within the NHS

Experience

Essential

• Experience in maintaining and updating databases

Desirable

• Experience of working with Cerner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mark's Hospital

Central Middlesex Hospital

Acton Ln, London

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance, Quality & Governance

• Work within Care Quality Commission (CQC), General Medical Council (GMC), and NHS England frameworks.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives, particularly within the extended role area.
• Contribute to development of clinical pathways and protocols relevant to the specialty.
• Participate in significant event reviews and complaints handling.
• Maintain compliance with information governance, GDPR, and confidentiality standards.

Communication & Multidisciplinary Working

• Undertake patient consultations via face-to-face and telephone as appropriate.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues within the practice, PCN, or wider system.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, allied health professionals, pharmacists, and secondary care specialists.
• Participate in MDT /CPD meetings, case discussions, and clinical reviews, particularly within the specialty area.
• Promote health education, prevention, and self-management strategies.

Leadership, Education & Service Development

• Contribute to the development and improvement of specialist services within the practice, PCN, or wider system.
• Provide teaching, mentorship, or upskilling to colleagues in the specialist area.
• Contribute to innovation and service redesign to improve patient outcomes and access.

Professional Development

• Maintain competence in both core general practice and the extended role specialty.
• Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD), appraisal, and revalidation.
• Maintain evidence of training, accreditation, or experience relevant to the GPwER role.

Health, Wellbeing & Safeguarding

• Promote a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with national and local policies.
• Contribute to a supportive and healthy working environment for colleagues.

Values & Culture

• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and patient-centred care.
• Promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work flexibly across teams and organisational boundaries to support integrated care.
• Share knowledge and expertise to support workforce development.

Person Specification

Additional Information

Essential

• This job description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the role, including further development of the extended role in line with service needs.

Required Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing appraisal and revalidation.
• Demonstrated experience, training, or accreditation in a defined extended role area.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and consultation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care and continuous improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Ridge Medical Practice

Address

The Ridge Medical Centre

Cousen Road

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD7 3JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.theridgemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health (RMN)
• Evidence of continued professional developmentEssentialApplication form and interview

Desirable

• Evidence of formal post registration learning
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Working knowledge of Early Intervention, Primary Care, Recovery, Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment (CRHT) approach and social inclusion
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook

Desirable

• Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care
• Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment
• Knowledge of evidence based intervention with service users in an all phases of mental illness
• An understanding of national policy in relation to mental health
• Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs

Desirable

• Knowledge of child care / protection issues
• Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leckhampton Lodge

Charlton Lane

Cheltenham

GL53 9DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic, Practice Manager to join our friendly and well-established dispensing Practice. We place a strong emphasis on staff well-being and are focused on maintaining a positive work-life balance and a supportive working environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading a team, along with solid financial and HR management.

You should have experience of strategic leadership and forging innovation along with the ability to identify potential opportunities and threats and formulate objectives and ideas for future Practice development.

You will need to be able to remain calm under pressure and focus on the bigger picture. Previous Practice Manager experience or experience working in General Practice or the NHS is highly desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualifications in practice management, healthcare management, or a related field (e.g., NVQ, Diploma or bachelors degree) or equivalent professional experience.
• Education to degree level in healthcare or business.
• Further qualifications in financial management or human resources (HR).
• Training in information governance and data protection (e.g., GDPR compliance).
• Knowledge and skills
• Proven experience in healthcare management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Financial acumen and experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of GDPR.
• Ability to manage practice level IT.
• Experience in managing or supervising staff within a healthcare or similar environment.
• Experience in financial management, including payroll, VAT submissions, and working with accountants.
• Proven ability to handle HR responsibilities such as recruitment, staff appraisals and disciplinary matters.
• Experience in implementing IT systems and managing data security.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects.

Desirable

• Experience in working with NHS systems and contracts.
• Experience in managing patient or customer feedback.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Essential

• 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.

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

Grey Gable Surgery

Address

High Street

Inkberrow

Worcester

WR7 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• To develop and maintain an effective and quality secretarial service to a team of Consultant and other clinical staff, acting as a pivotal role for all communication with patients and professional health colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team, internal departments and external agencies as necessary, to ensure continuity of patient care.
• To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Proven Interpersonal /communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills
• Data input skills
• Effective organisational skills

Physical / Mental Ability

Essential

• To work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• To work independently or as part of a team
• To deal effectively with patient enquires
• To use initiative to problem solve

Attitude

Essential

• Committed to delivering quality patient care
• Motivated and enthusiastic- Target and results driven

Knowledge / Qualifications

Essential

• Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Outlook, Power Point, Excel
• AMSPAR Diploma level 3, OCR/RSA level 3 or equivalent typing/keyboard qualification or 2 years experience in a similar secretarial / administrative role
• Educated to GCSE Level 2 (Numeracy and Literacy) (Grades A to C) standard or equivalent

Desirable

• Knowledge of Hospital Information Systems
• Knowledge of Trust secretarial Standards
• Knowledge of NHS Waiting Time targets

Experience

Essential

• Working in a customer focussed / service environment

Desirable

• Previous NHS Experience
• Previous Medical Secretarial Experience

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

SUNDERLAND

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of five GCSE's (including Maths) at Grade 'C' or equivalent qualifications / experience.
• A level in English or NVQ level 3 in Customer Care / equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Competence in the use of a PC and mainframe computer packages.
• Word processing, spreadsheet and data management experience.
• Experience of working in a customer care environment with a focus on
• maintaining and developing customer relationships.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Liverpool Centre

14 Estuary Banks, Speke

Liverpool

United Kingdom

L24 8RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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