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

• NVQ Level 1 cleaning or equivalent experience.
• Care/hospitality supervision and cleaning, equivalent experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene.
• Working towards/a requirement/willingness to achieve relevant NVQ's up to level 3 through training and ward induction.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in cleaning.
• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• Food Hygiene Certificate.

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Good basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety. Including infection control.
• Customer service, internal and external.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families and carers.
• Work effectively in teams, appreciating the roles of other staff and agencies involved in the care of patients.
• Fully understand and respect the respective rights and feelings of patients and their families, seeking out and addressing their needs.
• Responsibility for some financial handling.
• Organisation skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge/experience of cooking for a number of people.

Experience

Essential

• In a similar environment or equivalent.
• To be able to train others in Housekeeping duties.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience.

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

Springview Hospital

Clatterbridge Hospital Site

Bebington

CH63 4JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join a well-established, innovative community respiratory service with excellent patient and team satisfaction. Our aim is to improve clinical outcomes for patients with respiratory disease, offering a viable alternative to hospital care. The model puts community respiratory specialists at the heart of supporting primary care and the core community health and social care teams. The elements of the service include admission prevention, supportive discharge from hospital, education and training of health care professionals, patients and carers, complex management for those beyond remit of general practice and home oxygen assessment and review.

Work autonomously responsible for own workload.

Using your clinical experience and skills you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of programs of care

To liaise with other health professionals in the GP surgeries and HCT & CCGs towards improving the care of people with respiratory disorders.

Lead in the development of the respiratory service in order to ensure that it moves forward in line with national guidelines

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key working relationships:

Acute hospital Respiratory Consultants, clinicians and other respiratory staff, Respiratory Physiotherapists, Patient Advisory and Liaison Service. Agencies & organisations external to the Trust, such as, Adult Care Services, HCT and the ambulance service, GPs, Community Matrons and practice nurses, voluntary support groups.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS:

Involvement in robust pathways with all the acute trusts covering East & North Herts CCG to ensure the patients journey is as smooth as possible.

To support the Community Matrons and Integrated Care Teams with their complex respiratory patients

Act as a resource for primary care staff on the management of patients with Chronic Respiratory disease, promoting effective care and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions/referrals.

To be actively involved with the pulmonary rehabilitation classes delivering education sessions as needed.

Working with the ICRS Manager to support and maintain a clinically managed network of multidisciplinary professionals, enhancing the care of people with respiratory disease at local level and promoting evidence based practice to ensure efficient and effective use of expert resources.

Develop close working relationships with voluntary groups e.g. Breathe Easy and support them with awareness events.

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL:

Demonstrate a high level of advanced clinical competence in respiratory disease management, based on in depth knowledge, research and evidence based findings.

Identify gaps in service provision and discuss steps to manage any identified problem areas with the ICRS Manager.

Critically evaluate and interpret evidence-based research findings from a variety of sources, making informed judgements about their implications for changing and/or developing services and clinical practice

PLANNING AND ORGANISATION:

• Participate in developing referral pathways, protocols, policies, standards to ensure quality assurance systems are in place for the elimination of clinical risk.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate programs of education for people with respiratory disease and their carers.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate multidisciplinary education and training programs for health professionals throughout East & North Herts CCG.
• Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to assess the physical and psychosocial needs of patients with chronic respiratory disease, instigating therapeutic treatments based on best available evidence, to improve outcomes
• Anticipate care needs and develop appropriate care management plans referring onto other services or professionals as appropriate
• To work with the ICRS Manager and other members of the Respiratory MDT to continually monitor, evaluate and develop the service.

PATIENT AND CLIENT CARE

Provide specialist advice and support to patients, their families and their carers. Empower appropriate patients at all stages to embrace self-management and self-responsibility for managing their condition, in the patients own home.

Evaluate the effects of medication, ensuring the safe management and support of these patients, in partnership with Hertfordshire medicines management teams.

To provide oxygen assessment service for adult patients, to be competent in the assessment of patients potentially benefiting from LTOT and ambulatory oxygen.

To be able to analyse the results of capillary blood gases and exercise tests and respond to provide the correct care for the patient.

To be an advocate for those patients that require end of life / advanced care planning discussions.

Act as an effective role model to all staff and act as an expert resource on the management of Chronic Respiratory disease.

Prescribe under the remit of non-medical prescribing, working to trust and NMC guidelines (or equivalent) or to successfully complete the Non-Medical Prescribing course and practice as a prescriber within current guidelines.

Maintain confidentiality and manage information sensitively.

POLICY AND SERVICE:

• Maintain own professional development always working within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct or HCPC standards of proficiency and Trust policy and guidelines or HCP guidelines.
• Positively participate in and promote clinical governance, thus ensuring the highest quality of practice is maintained, within the service. Demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice and participation in clinical audit
• Encourage sharing of best practice and knowledge through participation at relevant local / national meetings.
• Contribute towards the development of guidelines & protocols, which reflect evidence based and best practice and enhance programs of care.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical supervision in relation to the post, maintaining an objective and innovative approach to the work and to change.
• In conjunction with other members of the Respiratory team, set, maintain and monitor standards of patient care.
• Support the development, implementation and review of Respiratory policies and procedures, delivering a consistent evidenced based approach to COPD/ Respiratory disease in line with National and local guidance.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Participate fully in the appraisal process and comply with continuing professional development.

INFORMATION RESOURCES:

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all workload activity via patient information systems to inform analysis of service delivery and continued service development.
• Ensure that patient records and documentation are kept and maintained in line with NMC or HCPC standards and Trust guidelines
• Ensure safe practice through caseload management considering risk management and documentation.

FREEDOM TO ACT:

• Take responsibility for own continuous professional development, maintaining a sound level of professional knowledge and competence in line with your Personal Development Plan agreed at annual appraisal. Ensure attendance at all mandatory training.
• Ensure that clinical treatment given is evidence based.
• Act as a clinical role model by demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and a professional attitude.
• Continually evaluate and audit the quality and effectiveness of own practice.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or 12 or registered health care professional

Quality

Essential

• Experience of audit or service improvement
• Experience around clinical governance and safeguarding

Desirable

• Leading audit projects
• Involvement in audit of respiratory care

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent respiratory experience

Desirable

• Post registration accredited respiratory qualifications
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Enhanced clinical skills qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with respiratory patients
• Experience of independent clinical assessment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of working independently with respiratory patients

Independent working

Essential

• The ability to manage and hold own caseload

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 Community NHS Trust

Address

Hitchin

Hitchin

SG5 1HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hct.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

• Good level of education including GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant discipline

Desirable

• ECDL
• Other Business or administrative qualifications

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Experience using the full range of secretarial procedures, software programmes including email, internet and Microsoft Office software packages - Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Organisational and planning skills, with the ability to effectively time manage.
• Analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret information.
• Effective minute taking skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant Experience of working at a similar level
• Experience of supporting a Senior Management Team / Executive Directors
• Experience of communicating with Senior Management

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS or public sector

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

The Stein Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH42 0LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the duties of Independent Prescribing in the child and adolescent, and perinatal mental health care unit of the Mental Health Care Group, in line with an agreed scope of practice

To ensure the provision of clinical pharmacy services and to identify, develop and implement practice research, audit and other projects, to ensure that the departmental cost improvement and quality targets are met.

Participate in the provision of the clinical pharmacy service to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust wards and community based mental health services; thus, facilitating the provision of a high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients and other service users. This includes medicines reconciliation on admission to hospital, detailed medication reviews to provide advice on optimising the safety and effectiveness of pharmacological treatment regimens, contribution to the formulation of patient medication treatment plans, review and updating of patient electronic care records.

To participate in the development and implementation of new ways of working and extended roles for pharmacists and pharmacy staff.

To develop and participate in a programme of in-house training for pharmacists, foundation trainee pharmacists(including an appraisal at the end of the rotation), pharmacy technicians and assistants.

To support the Chief Pharmacist and Pharmacy Leadership Team in the development and delivery of education sessions and experiences to pharmacy undergraduates.

To participate as a mentor and assessor for the pharmacists undertaking the clinical diploma. This will involve regular accompanied visits to the relevant diploma ward and completing assessments of the diploma pharmacists progress.

To act as a line manager for a small number of pharmacists and or pharmacy technicians working in the mental health care group.

To participate in and develop a programme of training for healthcare professionals - including medical and nursing staff on pharmaceutical matters.

To provide counselling sessions for service users and carers on medication.

To provide specialist medicines information and advice to all healthcare staff, and service users and carers.

To provide appropriate pharmacy input to the second opinion service under the terms of Section 58 of the Mental Health Act Regulations controlling consent to treatment.

Establish and develop strong and effective links with all staff within the Trust and system, to maintain and develop the contribution of pharmacy to cost-effective, safe and efficient prescribing and utilisation of medicines.

To contribute to initiatives, including the development of treatment and drug usage guidelines that will provide positive clinical and financial outcomes.

Ensure that agreed local and national guidelines, policies and protocols are implemented at service level via the clinical pharmacy team.

Liaise with individual consultants regarding drug-prescribing issues within their specialty to ensure maximum benefit in the treatment of patients, in-line with local and national guidelines.

Develop close working relationships with the medical and nursing staff to ensure that pharmacists are integral members of the clinical team.

Within Care Group / Care Units actively promote and implement relevant decisions of medication management committees such as the Trust Medicines Optimisation Group.

Prepare submissions for the medication management committees such as Trust Medicines Optimisation Group and/or Mental Health Medicines Optimisation Group and Medicines Governance Group when required.

To provide professional support to the dispensary on a rota basis, including validation of new prescriptions, checking of dispensing operations performed by pharmacy staff and undertaking occasional dispensing tasks as necessary.

To have complete professional responsibility for safety and efficacy of all medicines a patient is taking whenever a patients prescription chart is reviewed on the ward or in the dispensary, using relevant information to hand.

The post-holder is responsible for recording any clinical information generated as a result of their clinical activities, e.g., writing in patients notes, annotating prescription charts and written information for medical staff and the data entry of medicines information questions and answers on the pharmacy database.

To prioritise workload and meet deadlines, particularly when under pressure.

The post holder must ensure that pharmaceutical work conforms to legal and professional requirements, procedures, clinical guidelines, any standard operating procedures and recognised good practice.

To undertake all scheduled mandatory training (including information governance) required for the role.

To always keep professionally up to date, and to be actively aware of national, local and Trust-wide issues so as to ensure safe and effective delivery of services, and to meet the General Pharmaceutical Council standards for continuing professional development so as to maintain professional registration.

To ensure that personal pharmacy practice is in line with Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council Standards for Pharmacy Professionals.

Achieve team objectives, and personal objectives agreed during the PAD (Performance Appraisal and Development) with Line Manager.

Act as a role model for all pharmacy staff practicing within the Trust, to ensure that all staff aspire to provide a consistent and high-quality standard of service. This will also contribute to the development of a departmental culture that is in line with the values and organisational culture of the organisation.

Effectively supervise and direct the work of appropriate staff where necessary, to ensure that work is accurate, appropriate and timely.

When necessary, effectively deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist Mental Health Care Group on appropriate multidisciplinary committees, working groups, and in general operational issues, to ensure consistency in pharmacy input at an appropriate level.

To participate in late duty, weekend and Bank Holiday working in accordance with departmental rotas, to fulfill contractual obligations, and to support the on-call pharmacy service in order to maintain the departmental commitment to a 24-hour service.

To accept any other responsibilities and undertake any other duties, as may be reasonably requested by the Chief Pharmacist, to fulfil the needs of the service.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy degree
• oMember of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• oPostgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy or Clinical Diploma

Desirable

• oCurrent membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• oCurrent membership of College of Mental Health Pharmacy
• oEvidence of Leadership Development
• oNon-Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• oClinical knowledge from degree and aspects of career to date
• oSignificant hospital pharmacy experience, including mental health
• oExperience of new ways of working and extended pharmacy roles
• oExperience of working with CAMHS and or perinatal (or womens services or paediatrics)
• project work

Desirable

• oAudit experience
• oEvidence based medicine practice
• oTeaching experience
• oProject management
• oFinance management
• experience of working as an independent prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• oClinical Pharmacy knowledge associated with a Pharmacy degree course and vocational experience
• oAwareness of NHS changes and understanding of mental health pharmacy issues within the NHS

Desirable

• oExperience of teaching pharmaceutical knowledge to other pharmacy staff
• oRisk assessment
• oPersonal safety e.g., lone working procedures

Skills

Essential

• oOrganisational / time management skills
• oExcellent communication skills
• oTested problem solving, and decision-making skills
• oIT literate
• oAbility work as a team player
• oAdaptable and flexible
• oWork well under pressure and prioritise effectively
• oSelf-motivated and conscientious
• oStrong professional demeanour
• oAccuracy and attention to detail
• oNegotiation and influencing skills

Contractual Requiremments

Essential

• oFlexibility in working hours
• oAble to work extended hours, if necessary
• oAble to work / cover at other sites to support the demands of the service - reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
• oAble to work weekends and On-Call (Trust-Wide)

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood

Foster Drive

Nottingham

NG5 3FL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.

Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

TRANSPORT

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our 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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Langley Green Hospital

Martyrs Avenue

Crawley

RH11 7EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Duties

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants

To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management

To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the Medical Director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orion Unit, Highbury Hospital

Highbury Road

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team that consists of Nurses, Psychologist, Occupational Therapists and more.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Wed love to hear from you! For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please see our contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Ability to work in a participatory way so that shared decision making and conversations around formulation/diagnosis and ongoing care are a collaborative endeavour with the people who access our 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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Langley Green Hospital

Martyrs Avenue

Crawley

RH11 7EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will contribute to assessment of both physical and mental health needs, and demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between physical and mental wellbeing

To work with other agencies to deliver a systems approach in ensuring patients mental and physical health wellbeing needs are met.

The post holder will arrange physical health assessments with the service user both at home, in clinics, and at GP surgeries; taking a proactive approach to engaging patients with SMI in the importance of annual physical health reviews.

To provide information on health promotion including healthy eating, sport and exercise and smoking cessation

To work with patients and relevant staff to develop care plans and complete the electronic physical health assessment form on electronic health record; ensuring the information is shared with patients and GPs.

To promote positive mental and physical health to patients, carers, families and staff

Person Specification

Eduaction / Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or willing to work towards qualification.
• Training in phlebotomy / ECG or willingness to undertake training
• Care Certificate (or complete this within the first 12 weeks in post)
• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity

Desirable

• GCSE pass in Maths and English
• Experience of working in older adult mental health and dementia.

Skills/ Experience

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• understand and communicate confidential client information of a sensitive and often complex nature, including discussing care with family members within boundaries of confidentiality
• Able to make good use of clinical supervision in a group and/or individual format
• Liaise with other teams and services including external agencies as required for the wellbeing of patients.
• Able to deal with a range of clients presenting with mental health difficulties, their carers and the clinical team.
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to each person as appropriate to their needs in a variety of settings

Desirable

• Able to work in a variety of community. Settings which may include GP Surgeries, Community Clinics and patient's homes
• experience of working with System one or PARIS

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised

Desirable

• Experience of reviewing, recording and communicating information

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Current valid driving licence
• Access to a car, and have the ability to travel across sites efficiently and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Gables

17 Bocking End

Braintree

CM7 9AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Working with those with Mental Health Problems
• Use of a variety of therapeutic interventions

Desirable

• Working within community delivery of MH

Leadership

Essential

• Responsibility within the workplace for development/delivery of new initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Herrick House

35 E Stockwell St

Colchester

CO1 1ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details

The post holder will support the service by providing advanced clinical practice and team oversight including knowledge and experience. This includes supporting on safeguarding practice, caseload oversight, statutory 5-19 programmes, training, audit and interagency work required

To provide advanced public health clinical expertise to the public health team and school nursing team offering specialist advice and guidance for care of the 519-year-old.

To support the development, implementation and evaluation of policies/evidence-based guidelines for the service. This includes the quality assurance framework for the service.

Support management oversight for clinical effectiveness of the Healthy Child Programme by the use of evidence-based practice and audit.

The post holder will adapt and be responsive whilst supporting development of the school nursing role, creating and maintaining an environment in which excellence in service delivery will flourish.

Support the team on safeguarding agenda as that impact on the 5-19 services including LSCB subgroups (CSE/CE/Missing), primary care interfaces, multi-agency groups, mental health notifications, domestic abuse notifications and engagement with the universal services. Undertaking LSCB audits as required.

Line management of the school nurses of approximately up to 15 professional and administration staff

Clinical

To work with children, young people and their families to deliver the Healthy Child Programme whilst supporting statutory safeguarding delivery.

To establish and maintain relationships with other statutory and voluntary agencies e.g. primary care, 0-5 universal services, safeguarding teams, specialist/targeted childrens services, specialist school nursing, early help, social services and education.

Provide a mentoring/preceptorship role to school nurses and health visitors, identifying ongoing developmental needs.

Support effective service responses and pathways where there are multi-agency service interfaces required. This includes, but not exhaustive of dealing effectively with child protection processes, domestic violence incidents, A&E notifications and mental health notifications.

To contribute to development of clinical pathways and an audit programme for children in need, looked after children, vulnerable individuals, children with medical conditions attending mainstream schools and children on a safeguarding plan.

To continue to development templates and SystmOne developments whilst record keeping and maintaining an excellent standard of records for the service.

Agreeing a training plan each year, assessing need and skills of the staff against the need of children, young people and parents

To provide clinical cover as required

Professional

To evidence team compliance to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and to understand the importance of professional accountability, responsibility and competence.

To evidence team compliance with group clinical supervision, management supervision and safeguarding supervision.

To participate in the team appraisal process and prepare and work to a personal and professional development plan in conjunction with your line manager/supervisor.

To encourage and assess professional development through action learning, reflective practice, professional supervision, self-appraisal and performance review.

To contribute to the development of others to ensure that the School Nursing Service provided reflect best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing health needs of local population, Local Authority and NHS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse /Registered sick Childrens Nurse, /Registered Mental Health Nurse
• SCPHN School Nurse
• Public Health Advanced Experience
• Level 3 safeguarding
• Specialist Practice Degree School Nursing or equivalent, or working towards
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes, including familiarity with MARAC/MASH principals
• Evidence of research based practice
• Demonstrate a professional approach to updating clinical knowledge, practice and use of audit and assessment
• Knowledge on performance management and service delivery prioritisation
• Awareness of national and local priorities within childrens services
• A sound working knowledge of child development and parenting issues.
• Knowledge of health promotion relating to children and families
• Understanding of key priorities for childrens services
• Mentoring /998
• Experience of maintaining accurate, contemporaneous records
• Experience of producing written reports/statements when required
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Evidence of Innovative Practice
• Recent School Nursing/Community Experience
• Experience of working with Children and Young People
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Experience of working with child protection procedures
• Experience of delivering health promotion/education on a one to one basis and within groups
• Leadership
• Decision making
• Planning
• Prioritising
• Current Full UK Driving Licence and car
• A committed, enthusiastic person who can demonstrate good team working and autonomy
• Demonstrate good communication skills
• Skilled in managing and prioritising own caseload and workload
• Flexibility in working hours and environment

Desirable

• Registered SCPHN Health Visitor conversion to SCPHN SN
• Counselling Skills
• Family Planning Certificate

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

Southend On Sea City Council

Address

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Victoria Avenue

Southend-on-sea

SS1 9SB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties

Person Specification

Experience of managing own independent SLT caseload for at least 36 months

Essential

• Relevant experience working with children and/or young people on a community SLT caseload

Desirable

• Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD
• Evidence of working with schools ina Link model

Relevant training

Essential

• Completion of post graduate training (e.g. PECS, Makaton etc)
• Experience of using applicable assessment and therapeutic techniques for preschool and school aged children

Desirable

• Willingness to complete postgraduate training in relation to a specialist clinical 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hadleigh Clinic

Hadleigh

SS7 2QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of this developing service you will help support older adults with functional mental health issues to meet increased needs / rising risk to support admission avoidance and provide home treatment with a Home First approach to support. You will work with a new and growing team, the existing community services and the established Dementia Admission avoidance services across Mid and South Essex

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental health Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.
• Additional Professional Qualifications in Older adult Mental Health /Dementia or Experience
• Evidence of personal and professional development in contemporary mental health practice and dementia care

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level
• Non-medical Independent prescriber

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice
• Understanding of the Care Act
• Good understanding of national policy and the implications for good mental health
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life
• Experience in the use of risk assessment tools

Desirable

• Use of screening tools in dementia

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to prioritise workload and competing demands
• Evidence of objective setting, time management skills etc
• Ability to plan ways of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of clinical services
• Evidence of personal development
• Ability to build relationships and negotiate satisfactory outcomes
• Ability to know when to seek the support and guidance of more senior colleagues when necessary
• Ability to use own judgement confidently and decisively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Crystal centre

Puddings wood drive

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sankey House

81 High Road

Basildon

SS13 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the MDT.

To be responsible for ensuring that there is clear communication with clients and carers, actively listening to establish an understanding of the needs of the service user and their carers.

To be responsible for coordinating the care and and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload

Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualification at degree level or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional/personal development

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding responsibilities under the Care programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
• Evidence of co-ordinating care for a group of patients.
• An understanding of Frailty and the complexities of later life

Desirable

• Knowledge of community mental health services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brentwood Resource Centre

Greenwich Avenue

Brentwood

CM14 4SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide a person-centred service that supports patients' recovery, wellbeing, and physical health needs within the community.

Working collaboratively with GPs, Primary Care teams, Consultant Psychiatrists, and other partner agencies, the post holder will ensure patients receive timely access to the most appropriate support and are managed within the most suitable clinical setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Triaging referrals and facilitating access to appropriate services and interventions.
• Undertaking comprehensive mental and physical health assessments.
• Developing and reviewing person-centred care plans that promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Conducting physical health investigations, including BMI monitoring, blood pressure checks, ECGs, and requesting blood tests where clinically appropriate.
• Maintaining safe clinical practice in accordance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, the NHS Constitution, and organisational policies.
• Supporting effective clinical governance and contributing to continuous service improvement initiatives.
• Working within a multidisciplinary framework to deliver safe, responsive, and high-quality care.

As Primary Care Mental Health Services continue to evolve, the post holder will play a key role in supporting service development while maintaining high standards of patient care.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working within mental health services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Ability to manage challenging situations with sensitivity, professionalism, and objectivity.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries.

Due to the geographical area covered by the service and the limited availability of public transport in some locations, the ability to travel independently across the locality is essential.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Risk Management training and/or Suicide Prevention training
• Mentorship Preparation
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
• High standard of education
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• Venepuncture trained
• Level 2 accredited Stop Smoking advisor
• Trained to deliver Physical Health screening

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to inspire confidence in the MDT, service users, carers and junior staff.

Desirable

• use of System one

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective.
• Ability to identify barriers to change and develop strategies to overcome them
• Self -motivated with the ability to use supervision effectively and be resourceful in a clinical setting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to contain the emotional impact of working with people with Mental Health problems
• Shares the Trust's Beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour: Able to ensure that the organisational values of open, compassionate and empowering are demonstrated by self and others every day
• Ability to work within a Multi -discipliary team

Additional Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

• Be flexible in the hours that you work which are necessary to meet the changing needs of the service where appropriate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Essex Primary care Braintree Maldon

Mid Essex Primary care MH Team

CM1 7LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide practical and regular support to service users and carers in community or in-patient settings, with a focus on social inclusive activities and recovery e.g., escorting service users to appointments, assisting to complete benefits forms, supporting patients to collect medication from local pharmacy, attending an educational or recreational facility.
• Participate in group activities within the Trust premises and community settings. Records and reports back fully on activities undertaken and alert others in the care team, to any issues that arise during the activities.
• Attends/participates in meetings/CPA reviews as required in relation to allocated Service Users.
• Complete care plan documentation: provide regular written and verbal reports about the service user to the care coordinators and other professionals involved in the care package.
• Act as an advocate within appropriate and agreed boundaries of confidentiality and professionalism.
• The post holder must have the individual service user needs at the fore at all times and use the agreed set of values and skills to underpin their day-to-day work.
• Provide regular and practical support to service users and their carers/significant other in developing and managing dignity and independence.
• Provide support and assistance as necessary with daily living activities.
• Help service users gain access to resources including benefits and welfare rights.
• To ensure the service user understands who is involved in their care across the different services with key contact points/named individuals.
• Assist the care coordinator and service user in developing care plans/crisis/contingency plans in accordance with good practice and local policy guidelines.
• Provide information on health promotion, e.g., healthy eating, exercise, and support service users to participate in relevant groups/activities. Participate in food preparation/cooking skills development.
• Identify and advise on health and safety risks in relation to self and others, e.g., fire, food hygiene, cleanliness.
• Being aware of signs and symptoms of a persons relapse and report back to the manager and/or care coordinator.
• Maintain own professional development by attending regular supervision, training, and adhering to development plans as required.
• Be willing to access training to enhance physical health assessment skills, including but not limited to venepuncture, undertaking ECGs, and general observation

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working with people with Mental Health problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in a community or inpatient mental health service

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Always ensures matters of concern are addressed in a timely way, either directly: or raised with the relevant Line Manager; or through the relevant processes within the Trust as appropriate

Desirable

• Designing and facilitating activity/skills based group work

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

Herrick House

Herrick House

Colchester

CO1 1TY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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