Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy, general education
• Educated to NVQ3 in admin or equivalent combination of NVQ2, courses and experience

Experience

Essential

• Secretarial/administrative experience in an office environment
• Experience of working with the general public in a customer service role
• Experience of inputting to databases, spreadsheets and/or other IT Systems and business applications used in the office environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health care environment

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Ability to create and structure office systems e.g. filing, stationery and equipment ordering
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook )
• Accurate copy typing
• Able to work at speed whilst maintaining accuracy (assessed via a test at interview)
• Able to prepare routine correspondence independently

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role*****

Please note, that if the number of applications exceeds our recruitment limit, we may be required to close applications early. We would therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible should you wish to be considered for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oDiploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registration
• oCPD including evidence of reflective practice and clinical experience gained
• oBAHT Level 1 Accreditation

Desirable

• oWorking towards BAHT accreditation
• oFieldwork Educators Course

Other

Essential

• oAble to alter their working patterns to include extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working. This may be via additional hours or a shift pattern

Desirable

• oBAHT Member
• oRCOT Member

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum of 5 years post registration experience, at least 2 years of which must be in Hand Therapy
• oComprehensive splinting experience
• oExperience of standardised assessments relevant to hand therapy
• oExperience and proficiency with treatment modalities used in hand therapy
• oClinical teaching of OT's/PT's and MDT in local setting
• oExperience of supervising / appraising therapy staff and students
• oParticipation in audit
• oWorking as part of an MDT within a clinical environment

Desirable

• oExperience in assessment and treatment of paediatric patients
• oExperience with exercise programmes / joint mobilisations
• oExperience of wound management
• oParticipation in clinical research
• oRecruitment and selection experience
• oTeam leadership experience
• oExperience in therapies service development including clinical services

Skills

Essential

• oGood clinical reasoning skills
• oAbility to organise, prioritise and delegate
• oAbility to document legible and accurate notes in English using the SOAP note writing system
• oExcellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• oExperience of standardised assessments relevant to hand therapy
• oProficiency with treatment modalities used in hand therapy
• oGroup work skills
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oTeam leadership skills
• oExperience of operational and staff management
• oGood presentation skills
• oCompetent IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• oClear demonstrable understanding of the therapies process
• oClear understanding of Evidence Based Practice.
• oWorking knowledge of hand assessments
• oWorking knowledge of hand anatomy
• oWorking knowledge and understanding of hand
• Knowledge of integrated therapy models and universal/targeted/individual model therapy protocols/treatment guidelines
• oKnowledge of current OT/PT and Government initiatives.
• oUnderstand the legal responsibilities of the working as a healthcare professional
• oHave an understanding of Clinical Governance and implications for allied health services including experience of quality issues and audit
• oAble to work within Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the needs of the patients

Desirable

• Knowledge in TEACCH approach
• Knowledge of and contribution to the evidence base for the relevant population

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

As part of a team, to achieve a smooth running and efficient surgery for both GPs and patients and to provide all necessary administrative support required by the Practice

Prime Objectives

To provide an efficient and professional reception service during surgeries and clinics

To ensure that all record keeping, both manual and computerised, is accurate and up to date

To respect patient confidentiality at all times

Main Duties

Running the appointment and associated IT systems accurately and to maximise use of available time

Repeat prescribing as directed by the doctors

Dealing with queries by reference to both computerised and manual records

Clerical work related to the reception function

Opening and closing premises, ensuring readiness for use and security out of hours

Other such duties as required for the smooth running of the practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a patient/customer facing role
• Ability to work in a diverse team
• Strong I.T skills

Desirable

• Experience of safeguarding processes

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A to C in English and Maths or equivalent

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

The House Partnership

Address

Moat House Surgery

Worsted Green

Merstham

Surrey

RH1 3PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good typing skills e.g. RSA 111/NVQ level 111 in an admin related subject or equivalent
• Educated to an appropriate standard of English Language to undertake the job role

Desirable

• ECDL

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft office applications
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, and use own initiative
• Managing workload and able to act independently
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Audio typing experience
• Minute/note taking experience
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing secretarial/administrative duties

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health environment
• Experience of working as part of a team in an office environment
• Experience of processes and procedures within this service area

Trust Values

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jocelyn Solly Resource Centre

Victoria Road

Macclesfield

SK10 3JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.

Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures and or sexual health screening on patients.

To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.

Where local services require and following training and sign off, provide a service for asymptomatic patients requesting a routine sexual health screen.

Following training, provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.

To support and direct patients to the relevant individuals/agencies whilst accessing health care.

To participate in outreach and support health promotion events when requested.

To undertake in annual appraisal of work, one to ones, and clinical supervision throughout the year.

To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.

To assist in the updating of clinic noticeboards.

To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover including 0300 number answering, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.

Following training, register and issue C-card and condoms.

Following training, undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.

Following training and being deemed competent to do so, to administer prescribed vaccines in accordance with service guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, if required by the clinical service.

Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.

Communication

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

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

Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policy.

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

Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area 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.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.

Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.

Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.

Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.

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

Budgetary Responsibility

To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to EEC Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.

Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required.

People Management

Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.

Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.

Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.

Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.

Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.

Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.

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

Clinical and Practice Governance

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act

The post holder must adhere to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

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

The post holder must adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Identify and refer to senior colleagues any young and/or vulnerable people complying with East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC) safeguarding policies.

The post holder must undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by EEC NHS Trust.

Participate in clinical and other audits as requested with guidance from senior members of the team.

The post holder must participate in clinical supervision.

The postholder must participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Prepare clinic rooms prior to commencement of clinic sessions by ensuring the relevant equipment/supplies are available and restocked. Undertake tidying and general housekeeping duties within the clinics.

Following training and signed off as competent, perform identified tests for patients.

To ensure that all laboratory specimens are correctly labelled, bagged and dispatched to the appropriate laboratory.

Undertake, read and interpret microscopy slides as directed by clinicians and appropriately document and communicate the associated findings, if required by the clinical service.

Have a clear understanding of personal accountability and level of responsibility and refer issues outside own competencies/level of knowledge to an appropriate member of the team.

To ensure attendance at all relevant meetings, if on shift and available.

Attend/complete mandatory training in accordance with EEC policy.

Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic and signpost to other services.

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policies.

General

The post holder must at all times, carry out his/her duties with regard to EEC NHS Trust Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

To be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

All post holders must adhere to the code of conduct on confidentiality and be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

This job description is intended only as a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time and the changes and developments within the Trust.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure of Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. EEC NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Safeguarding people responsibility

Safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect is a collective responsibility.There is an expectation that all staff develop and maintain their role relevant safeguarding people competencies and comply with local safeguarding partnerships practice. Alongside this employee who are registrants are reminded of their professional duty of care.Safeguarding means protecting a citizens health, wellbeing and human rights; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. It is an integral part of providing high-quality health care.Those most in need of protection include: Children and young people Adults at risk, such as those receiving care in their own home, people with physical, sensory and mental impairments, and those with learning disabilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Evidence of achievement of the Care Certificate or willingness to complete at the earliest opportunity

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core
• Adult Basic Life Support (in date)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care environment
• Experience of working with the public
• Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation

Desirable

• Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system
• Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
• Experience in working with confidential information

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture or willingness to train
• Willingness to undertake microscopy training if required by the service
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings

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

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

Address

iCaSH Cambridgeshire, Clinic 6, Oak Tree Centre, Huntingdon

The Oak Tree Centre, 1 Oak drive, Huntingdon Cambs PE29 7HN

Huntingdon

PE29 7HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Understanding of medical terminology
• Clerical / administrative experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

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

Aptitudes

Essential

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weston General Hospital

Grange rd ,Uphill

Weston-super-Mare

BS23 4TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Suffolk and North East Essex OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Ipswich, Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Colchester Primary Care Centre

Turner Road

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Warwickshire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. Please see the link below to see the site map.

Click Here

Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced Advanced Nurse or Clinical Practitioner passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment? Practice Plus Group is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our Out of Hours team and make a real difference in the community.

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent care services across the UK, committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients when they need it most outside of regular GP hours.

Our Worcestershire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester, Malvern and Evesham. Please see the link below to see the site map.

Click Here

Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

In OOH we assess and treat patients who require urgent unscheduled intervention suitable for treatment by general practice clinicians when the GP surgeries are closed. Our referrals come from either 111, via a dedicated health care professional line used by paramedics and district nursing teams or from the AED or MIU.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

98C Blackpole Trading Estate West

Hindlip Lane

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR3 8TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a new role that lets you work flexibly from home doing remote consultations?

At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In Suffolk and North East Essex (SuNEE) our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the regionproviding timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway.

As an Advanced Nurse / Clinical Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right timereducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system.

Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first.

Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Delta 7

Ransomes Europark

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 9FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a new role that lets you work flexibly from home doing remote consultations? At Practice Plus Group, we believe in delivering exceptional care thats accessible, efficient, and patient-focused. In Suffolk and North East Essex Service, our Clinical Assessment Service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the regionproviding timely, expert clinical advice and directing them to the most appropriate care pathway. As a General Practitioner, youll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working within a telephone and digital triage environment. Youll help ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right timereducing unnecessary hospital visits and improving outcomes across the system. Practice Plus Group is one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers, and were proud to support the NHS with innovative services that put patients first. Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you. We have a range of contract types available, please reach out to the recruiter to discuss the options for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Delta 7

Ransomes Europark

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP3 9FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

What we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.

Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.

Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.

Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎

Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.

Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endevour 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

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview. Face to face interviews are anticipated to be held Wednesday 16th/Thursday 17th September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience acquired through working in a large and complex organisation.
• Committed to working towards obtaining full Professional Accountancy Qualification (CIMA/ACCA or AAT)
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Financial Management experience of working in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation (preferably NHS) is required.
• Excellent knowledge of General Ledger systems (preferably ORACLE).
• Good knowledge of accounting standards, finance legislation and governance issues
• Expertise in the main Microsoft Office products (particularly Excel and Access) to enable the regular and frequent analytical and accounting work.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT

Capitol Way

Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the leadership and delivery of the QI portfolio, cascading from the Director of the Improvement Service.
• Be accountable for assigned QI programmes across the Trust and system, reporting on progress at agreed frequencies.
• Embed the approach for coproduction used by the Improvement service.
• Work in collaboration with the Digital Department to build capacity and capability for leaders and managers to use data overtime for decision making and improvement.
• Lead and operationally manage the development, implementation and regular review of the strategic trust wide QI workplan so it reflects, and aligns with priorities within and external to the Trust (e.g. NHS IMPACT and NHS 10-year plan).
• Lead and manage the QI information system on AMAT providing accurate, up-to-date information on programmes, progress and outcomes.
• Propose annual trust wide QI priorities and outcome targets for approval.
• Own QI policies and procedures, ensuring they are current, approved and embedded (e.g. linked to PSIRF/clinical governance).
• Work effectively as a member of the Improvement Service senior leadership team to ensure quality improvement objectives are embedded in the Services and learning is shared across the system.
• Work as a senior member of Quality Centre leadership team as required to deliver the Quality Centre work plan, contributing to the agreement of priorities and objectives and translate these into improvement targets and support their implementation.

Communication

• Provide QI content and due diligence for bids/tenders and commercial proposals.
• Present and showcase QI methodology and outcomes for the Trusts via internal and external publications, conferences and system forums.
• Work in partnership with other senior leaders who are accountable for change and transformation to ensure a coherent approach to developing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external partners (e.g SLP, KHP and wider national networks).
• Manage QI communications and dissemination; maintain a forward calendar.
• Present and run sessions as requested with the board and senior leadership teams for improvement

Programme and portfolio Management

• Lead and manage the QI information system in AMAT and visual management (run/SPC charts); provide accurate, timely data on projects, progress, outcomes and benefits.
• Manage and facilitate Trust wide improvement collaboratives.
• Together with the Director, evaluate the QI strategy annually, quantify benefits/ROI and produce an annual impact report for governance forums.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Pro-actively manage stakeholders, respond to and resolve conflict when this arises through facilitation or other appropriate mechanisms.
• Be responsible for a high standard of work supporting the delivery of programmes on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner.
• Support the Improvement Service team and wider Quality Centre as and when required by providing expert advice and direct support.

Improvement

• Act as QI method custodian.
• Lead and manage the overall function for QI capability building and the Trust-wide QI training function through supervision of the Principal QI lead (curriculum, delivery schedule, faculty management, accreditation pathways); run communities of practice/learning systems.
• Provide coaching on measurement for improvement, problem definition, PDSA design and SPC/run chart interpretation for senior leaders and managers.
• Promote spread and sustainability, codify change packages, develop control plans/ownership and verify benefits at 6/12 months.
• Ensure programme-level data collection/analysis capability and hands-on support for teams to extract, interpret and present improvement data.

Line management

• Directly manage the senior QI posts holders.
• Deputise for the Director of Improvement when required.
• Be accountable for undertaking appraisal and personal development and managing any employee relations issues.
• Support, motivate and develop staff to enable them to work at their best.
• Manage performance.
• Provide ad hoc support and mentoring to peers outside of direct team if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEducated to degree level or equivalent
• oIHI Improvement Advisor / QSIR / Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt qualification

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable experience of leading and managing complex improvement programmes including using data and measurement for improvement
• oExperience of line management, recruitment, supervision, performance management, and managing budgets

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent communicator; able to express highly complex issues both orally and in writing to a range of audiences. This includes writing reports, presentations and conducting meetings
• oAble to work with service users, carers and staff to develop accessible written information for a range of stakeholders including, referrers, commissioners, service users, carers, clinical staff and business partners
• oAble to manage complex work programmes, juggling several projects at the same time

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

London

SE5 8RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver high quality care and recovery interventions for service users within designated clinical areas, in collaboration with, and under the indirect supervision of, registered care staff.

These may include:Supporting individuals with fluids and nutrition, physicalwellbeing, and personal care.Assisting service users with financial or accommodation issues.Escorting or accompanying service users for planned periods of leave on hospital grounds and in the community facilitating social inclusion.Encouraging service users to talk about their experiences in one-to-one or group discussions.

To help maintain a clean, well-organised, safe and therapeutic environment that meets the needs of service users, carers andcolleagues, and to support registered care staff to perform standardised environmental assessments to monitor and improve the care setting.

To deliver psychosocially-informed one to one and group interventions aiming to positively impact service users cognitive and emotional wellbeing.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To assume lead or link roles on core practice initiatives and priorities (e.g. Essence of Care, Safewards and carer engagement) under the supervision of registered staff. To integrate areas of personal interest with clinical practice to enhance the diversity of the teams provision of care.

To practise planned care, and to directly participate in the development of recovery-focused interventions that address service users and carers needs and preferences. To proactively review, record and assess the on-going impacts of such interventions.

To participate in the on-going care planning, CPA and risk assessment processes in collaboration with service users, their carers, and other members of the care team and to contribute to all aspects of clinical record keeping.

To maintain a basic working understanding of both the Mental Health Act (1983) and Mental Capacity Act (2005), and any other relevant legislation, as required by mandatory and statutory training (MaST).

To adhere to AWPs Code of Conduct for unregistered practitioners; promoting and embedding it through the delivery of peer support and supervision to junior, temporary and newly appointed Health Care Support Workers.

To observe and record interactions with service users and carers both verbally and in writing via clinical records and staff handovers.

To deliver a wide range of fundamental care interventions using evidence based clinical tools, to monitor and improve physical health and personal wellbeing and to model a high standard of dignity, respect and candour.

To engage in reflective practice to maintain and promote ongoing clinical practice.

To promote and enhance a positive learning culture, being proactive in the induction, orientation and support of juniors, temporary and newly appointed Health Care Support Workers, seeking to embed core care values into practice.

We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. We are committed to supporting employees and staff wellbeing and development is important to the team at Poppy.

You will be learning on the job continually building new skills. There will also be developmental and learning opportunity that are accessible, which includes a comprehensive statutory and mandatory training programme. You will also receive training to complete the NHS Care Certificate and a Level 3 Healthcare apprenticeship.

Please see Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Experience and skills

Essential

• An understanding of how mental health issues can affect the lives of individuals, their families and their community, and experience of using a range of evidence-based approaches to reduce the impact of such issues.
• Experience of working in a busy team, and an ability to use initiative at times of pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

• Possession of, or the ability and willingness to work towards, an appropriate Level 3 vocational qualification (e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health or Health and Social Care)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, whilst also taking direction from senior colleagues.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to a high standard, and basic numeracy 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Fromeside

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Bristol

BS16 1ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the EPUT Apprenticeship Team within the Education, Learning and Development Department supporting on the delivery of Internal Healthcare Apprenticeship programmes and supporting apprenticeship delivery across the organisation. The role includes delivery of the Internal Healthcare apprenticeship curriculum from: initial assessment, induction, planning, assessment and partnership working with all stakeholders.

The post holder will also be responsible for their own allocated case load of learners, completing their individual learning plans and meeting the quality requirements of the organisation, awarding/validating body, Department for Education (DfE)and partnership educational bodies involved in the process.

Monitor and update curriculum, and centre documentation in line with sector requirements

Work alongside Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), to develop apprenticeship pathways

Carry out learner inductions; this includes comprehensive completion of skills scans, individual learning plans, initial assessments to establish the correct level and programme of study

Timely completion of registration, assessment and DfE documentation to meet Awarding Body, DfE and organisational requirements

Manage an allocated caseload of learners

Undertake planned learner observations in practice (where relevant)

Plan, deliver and assessment of apprenticeship curriculum

Assessment of learners in accordance with awarding body/validation and industry specific guidelines.

Work with programme team in reviewing programme content

Timely completion of learner progress reviews and feedback processes

Maintain and update electronic portfolios in a timely manner to ensure the quality of the award is maintained

Liaise proactively with managers and staff, to actively promote apprenticeships within the Trust

Undertake appropriate learning and development activities as required for to ensure occupational competence and maintain an up to date record of all CPD activity

Accurate maintenance of learner records ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained

Attend all meetings as relevant to the role

Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and legislation

Implement feedback received from the internal quality assurers

Ensure compliance and implementation in relation to the Education Team Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children and Adults policies and report all safeguarding concerns to line manager and Trust Safeguarding lead as per policy

Embed and develop numeracy and literacy skills as part of all taught learning sessions.

Ensure risk assessments of students are undertaken in relation to Trust policies

To report on audits when requested

• Take ownership and responsibility for reporting and data collection deadline
• Identify and exercise judgement when presenting data that may be challenged

Present reports on metrics to the apprenticeship meetings

Competent in use of learner management system.

• Work with key stakeholders to influence and negotiate outcomes of future apprenticeship requirements by providing complex and sensitive information.
• Produce and communicate complex and sensitive reports on apprenticeships up to and including Executive Team level
• Produce complex data in response to requests from both internal and external teams/organisations

Represent the department and Trust at key events, educational establishments and when working with partner organisations to promote, deliver and expand opportunities in line with the promotion of Apprenticeships

Engage with the Integrated Care Boards as required

Demonstrate issue management skills through the ownership and resolution of any problems that arise.

Work with colleagues to align workforce, service and training plans

Analyse ways to improve colleagues understanding of apprenticeships and assist in the delivery of identified gaps at Care Unit level

Work with team leads and managers to gain an understanding of their future workforce requirements and to assist them in consideration of apprenticeship programmes

Work within and advise on policy changes that may be required within the suite of Education Policies.

Provide feedback on suggested changes in line with national standards to the Apprenticeship Manager to ensure compliance with validation and awarding body requirements and changes in the sector

Ensure all events and training opportunity are delivered according to the Trust quality assurance processes and they comply with any relevant external quality assurance or risk management guidelines

Support the design, development and delivery of new programmes as required

Ensure that all programmes are designed to use effective learning strategies

Ensure that assessment methods employed will provide formative and summative feedback

To make full use of blended learning methods to ensure that efficient and effective training is implemented.

To evaluate teaching programmes, delivery methods and teaching strategies according to the Trust education standards

To support identification and implementation of Artificial Intelligence within the curriculum

To maintain accurate training records

To maintain any additional records as required by the Education, Learning and Development (e.g. diversity monitoring records)

Monitor and manage all information requests ensuring that all responses are received, recorded and analysed

Develop, maintain and monitor plans for projects, tailoring the plans in accordance with the complexity of the project

To promote a health and safety culture and undertake risk assessments as required

Visit staff in their practice areas to provide on-site support, observations of practice and guidance as required.

Attend meetings and events as required. Giving presentations, providing cover to exhibition stands etc. May require driving for approximately 2 hours to reach locations.

Deliver training programmes requiring physical effort (e.g. accessing training venues that may be some distance from available parking)

Delivery of curriculum face to face in training venues

Be responsible for organising courses effectively to meet deadlines and programme requirements and timetable

Be responsible for the delivery of training, promotional activities, record keeping and administration tasks associated with the role

Be a point of contact for all external provider queries regarding apprenticeship programmes and student concerns, coordinating responses in order for matters to be resolved swiftly

Assist with identifying innovative ways to promote opportunities to staff and those looking to work within the NHS

Assist with related audits and training needs analyses as required

Work on projects within the Education, Learning and Development Department

Assist colleagues in developing training and apprenticeships and to share knowledge and skills

Develop skills and knowledge to deliver and assess training as required

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to degree level or relevant experience
• Assessors award (D33, V1 or CAVA qualification
• Post graduate teaching qualification (PGcert/CertED)
• Healthcare Science at level 5 or above

Desirable

• Internal Verifier Award

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of the healthcare sector and requirements of the listed apprenticeship standards
• Highly developed knowledge in the use of all Microsoft applications.
• Knowledge of NHS or similar organisation education pathways and the local NHS organisational structure.
• Knowledge of information governance guidance relating to information sharing and confidentiality under GDPR

Skills

Essential

• Good oral and written communication skills based on fluency on the English language. Highly skilled in producing reports and data in an appropriate format.
• Significant experience of data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience of training delivery and presenting to audiences at all levels, including external.
• Skilled/experienced in coordinating a complex process and/or group of people
• Experience of ensuring standards and values required for learning, development and assessment are embedded and sustained into clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience completing time limited projects.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shares the Trust's values and models them in their attitude and behaviour
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team where priorities may change or conflict.
• Well organised, self-motivated and disciplined with ability to manage workload priorities which may vary or conflict.
• Willing to learn new systems and processes

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel independently and effectively across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings and support training production or presentation.

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

The Lodge Approach

Runwell, Wickford

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To have a strong knowledge of systems used within the Information Team and be adaptable and able to learn about service or corporatelybased information systems, and to be able to extract data from them and analyse it.2. To extract complex data from multiple Trust systems, using multiple, querying methods and languages. An expert knowledge of SQL is essentialfor this role.3. To be responsible for production and development regular reports using appropriate query languages and software packages to analyse andinterpret Trust performance.4. To provide clear and concise written and verbal reports on performance indicators to staff within the organisation, this will involve theinterpretation of data and the need to present complex and sometimes sensitive or contentious information in a clear and understandable format.5. To work closely with operational services to improve areas of performance, communicating the need for change and giving a plan of how this isto be achieved.6. To understand and be able to explain to others performance targets, that may be highly complex and specialist in their nature and communicatethese in an understandable way to staff.7. The post holder will support the coordination of Quality and Performance reporting to Trust Commissioners and of the Trustwide Quality andPerformance Report8. To support the development and ongoing maintenance of performance dashboards which ensure the right information is available at the righttimes at all levels of the organisation. This will include the technical development of dashboards9. To support designated projects in relation to performance improvement, national and/or contractual requirements.10. The post holder will identify methods of measurement for targets; milestones and timescales for all performance improvement projects, inorder to ensure an evidence based approach11. To support operational managers and clinicians in the decision-making process by ensuring that the information generated by the team isaccurate, timely and fit for purpose.12. To support operational managers and clinicians in the achievement of all performance related targets, including CQC targets and locally setCommissioner and Local Authority targetsInterviewer information pack13. To analyse and interpret a range of performance and business data, identifying areas of concern and presenting options for resolution ofconcerns and improvement in service performance.14. The post holder will track and monitor progress and report progress against identified measures on a regular basis to various stakeholdergroups.15. To respond to adhoc questions and requests for reports, which may often have short deadlines, effectively, efficiently and professional ensuringconstant review of priorities and work allocation.16. To support the Performance Improvement Managers in monitoring the performance of the organisation against all national and contractualstandards and identifying areas for improvement and the relevant remedial action(s).17. The post holder will have regular contact with staff across the Trust and must always behave in an appropriate and polite manner, workingcollaboratively and having the knowledge to know where the boundaries of confidentiality lie.18. The post holder will demonstrate a flexible approach to testing new ideas, tools and techniques in order to ensure that the team is innovativeand able to continually refine their approaches to reflect and develop leading edge performance and business reporting systems and performanceimprovement practice.19. To assist with the introduction of new standards within services and to support the development and implementation of systems for complianceand reporting.20. To work with new services within the Trust, whether internally developed or acquired through a tendering process to ensure appropriatesystems are in place to record and monitor all relevant standards.21. To monitor the effectiveness of performance improvement initiatives, identify key lessons learnt and ensure these are effectivelycommunicated to relevant groups.22. To identify potential breaches of performance standards and take appropriate action to investigate and implement preventative measures.23. Development of policies and procedures to support performance improvements and adherence to standards.24. To identify data quality issues and to work with Information colleagues and operational services to identify and implement solutions.25. To promote the corporate Information System as the principal source for data entry and analysis, working to improve data quality on corporatesystems where there is an obstacle to use this as the principal system.26. Contribute to effective team working by transferring skills and knowledge to appropriate staff and ensuring that working procedures areproperly documented and maintained27. To provide cover for colleagues in the Business Reporting Team during holidays, sickness etc. This may include attending meetings.28. To participate in any other projects or trust activities that contribute to the organisations objectives ofproviding high, quality care as directed by Line Manager and Service Director.

Please note, if we suspect your whole application has been written using AI it may be rejected.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to post graduate level or equivalent relevant NHS experience
• Demonstrable experience working in this field and evidence of working at in a role that necessitated working independently

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowle

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of informations flows in the NHS
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Proficiency in SQL
• Ability to manipulate complex data using a variety of reporting applications, including MS Office and Power BI
• Good oral communication skills
• Able to work independently and use own initiative

Desirable

• Experience with MH data or MH patient administration 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Lodge

Wickford

SS11 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Adult Inpatient Psychological Services Team is committed to delivering high-quality psychological care to people experiencing acute mental health difficulties during their inpatient admission. We work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and Care Unit colleagues to support recovery-focused care, helping service users make the most of their admission and achieve timely, meaningful discharges.

Our service spans six inpatient sites across Essex, with each site led by a Principal Psychologist. We are a large, supportive and innovative team comprising Principal and Senior Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Clinical Associate Psychologists (CAPs), Assistant Psychologists and Trainees. We are proud of both the dedication of our staff and our commitment to service development, with innovations including nationally recognised staff training programmes and significant investment in inpatient psychological services.

This is an exciting time to join the team. We actively encourage creativity, service improvement, leadership development, teaching and research. Strong links with the University of East Anglia and University of Essex and provide excellent opportunities to contribute to the training and supervision of future psychologists. Staff are supported to pursue specialist interests, research, formal training and wider learning opportunities across the Trust.

We are committed to supporting our staff to thrive in their roles. As part of a large and supportive psychological service, the successful candidate will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision, specialist therapy supervision, reflective practice spaces, case discussion forums, and opportunities to connect with and learn from the wider psychological services team. We place a strong emphasis on professional development, peer support and creating a culture where staff feel valued, connected and supported in managing the complexities of inpatient work. We offer flexible approaches to working wherever possible. Part-time, job-share and flexible working requests are welcome and will be considered.

We are able to offer this post as a band 7 development post (to an 8a) for the right candidate.

We currently have several opportunities available across Adult Inpatient Psychological Services. If you would like to be considered for more than one role, please indicate this in your application and outline any preferences. To support applicants and streamline the recruitment process, we would normally seek to interview you once and consider you for all relevant posts.

Please contact Dr Sophie Bellringer, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, [email protected] (07583136523) for further discussion.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS
• Training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists
• HCPC Registration and eligibility for BPS accreditation
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.

Desirable

• Post accreditation training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. CBT, CBTp, EMDR, DBT, CAT or other.

Knowledge/Skills and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health legislation, NHS Constitution, CPA and risk assessment and management.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS for Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

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).