Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good general education with minimum of 2 CSE, GCSE PE
• BTEC in PE
• To have a relevant Sports or Gym qualification (Level 2 Gym Instructor)

Desirable

• Motivation and Engagement Training
• Degree in a relevant area
• Recognised coaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in care of a person who has mental health problems
• Experience motivating and engaging people
• Experience at working with others on implementing a new activity.

Desirable

• Experience working in a care environment

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a working knowledge of the importance of grading physical Activity for patients' needs.
• Evidence in mental health awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of wider NHS papers or policies or CQUIN's relevant to Mental Health

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Ability to work autonomously if directed by band 5.
• Clear effective session planning
• Good IT skills
• Good time management skills.

Desirable

• Demonstrate a positive attitude to change.
• To have an enquiring approach to service development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthorne

RG45 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3
• IT Skills

Desirable

• NVQ assessor qualification
• Foundation degree/level 1 diploma modules or willingness to undertake
• Other equivalent qualifications and or evidence of further learning

Experience

Essential

• At minimum of two years Community Health care assistant or demonstrate appropriate and relevant work experience
• Experience of autonomous working

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community team
• Experience in Rapid Response/ discharge to assess/Acute Service Setting
• Admission/Venepuncture teams/Community Discharge teams

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or registered health care professional
• Experience patient personal care, phlebotomy and basic wound care assessment and other advanced associate or technician tasks such as ECG, bowel and Bladder care.
• Ability to carry out baseline assessments e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, understanding of SBAR and deteriorating adult assessment

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to learn and develop; recognizes the need for flexibility
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
• Understands own accountability
• Ability to use own initiative
• Be discrete in dealing with sensitive issues
• Good attendance record
• Hold full UK driving license (EU is accepted for 1 year) with clean driving license.
• Flexible approach to 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.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Community Indepence Service

Hammersmith and Fulham

W6 9XY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honors degree (2:1 minimum) in Psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of BPS.
• Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Other related academic and post-graduate qualifications
• Evidence of post-doctoral training in psychological therapy techniques

Experience

Essential

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of working with older people
• Experience of having facilitated/co-facilitated psychological therapy groups.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Desirable

• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge, both theoretical and practical, of psychology applied to clinical practice.
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of the assessment and treatment of a range of mental health conditions.
• Able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own service user caseload, treatment programmes (individual or group) involving other staff and other aspects of the work such as research activity.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Able to use database, word processing and test administration/scoring software.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of assessment and intervention with families.
• Able to speak other languages present in local communities such as Hindi, Punjabi or Polish.

Skills

Essential

• Able to adapt to rapidly changing service demands
• Able to maintain intense concentration frequently and for prolonged periods with unpredictable patients (e.g., in the assessment and treatment of patients with complex difficulties).
• Able to function in potentially traumatic circumstances and in highly emotionally distressing circumstances on a frequent basis (e.g., in dealing with patients with serious mental illness, violence, self- harm, sexual abuse).

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Uxbridge Road

Ealing

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
• Ability to take up post within a reasonable notice period.
• Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Meets the eligibility criteria for appointment to the Specialty Doctor grade under the terms and conditions of service for the Specialty Doctor and Specialist (SAS) grades (2021 contract), including a minimum of four years' postgraduate training (or equivalent experience/competencies), of which at least two years will have been in psychiatry.

Desirable

• Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Clinical knowledge

Essential

• Ability to assess and manage adult mental health presentations appropriate to grade under supervision, including severe and Assertive Outreach in patients who are difficult to engage, in a community and domiciliary setting.
• Ability to prescribe safely within competence and seek senior advice appropriately.
• Good communication and teamworking skills.

Academic skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary community mental health setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others

Desirable

• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Assertive Outreach Team

179–183 Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree or other recognised qualification
• HCPC /NMC registration
• Post basic qualification in area relevant to practice
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post graduate courses and additional experiences

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience of working with patients with a range of health conditions and complex needs.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with professionals from other organisations.
• Experience relating to all aspects of simple and complex discharge
• Participation in CPD, appraisal, supervision and other developmental activities throughout professional career.
• Participation in research / audit activities.
• Staff teaching
• Management of staff

Desirable

• Service development experience
• Change Management experience
• Evidence of innovation

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of continuing care assessment
• Leadership and change management including People management, Motivation of staff and team building, Decision making skills etc.
• Teaching skills
• Research based care
• Evidence of advance knowledge re discharge planning and capacity issues

Desirable

• Business planning
• Information Technology Skills
• Presentation Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Knowledge of the database System 1

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Ability to work within a team
• Able to deal with difficult/emotional callers

Desirable

• Demonstrable knowledge of System 1 database

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Capacity to manage a demanding workload

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

SOUTHALL

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology or its equivalent, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS and/or Accredited psychological practitioner with at least 3 years of experience.
• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and/or equivalent registering body.
• Training in clinical supervision for doctoral, and equivalent, trainees

Desirable

• Evidence of post-doctoral training in psychological therapies relevant to severe and enduring mental health difficulties including for example DBT/ CBT-P/ Systemic Practice.
• Training in the supervision of psychological therapies.

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience of working in mental health settings delivering specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions across a range of settings including community, primary care, inpatient, crisis services.
• Experience of working with a wide range of client groups across the whole life course presenting with a range of psychological problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to assistant/trainee or qualified psychologists, and/or other professionals.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts including working with interpreters.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/training.
• Experience of working in acute mental health services (inpatient wards, HTT, crisis intervention services, psychiatric liaison).
• Experience of having facilitated/cofacilitated psychological therapy groups
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice to teams.
• Post qualification experience and/or training in working with adults affected by psychological trauma.
• Experience of service development/change leadership.

Knowledge /Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific psychological problems (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder).
• Knowledge and awareness of the trauma informed approach.
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere
• Able to make judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the evaluation of a range of options (e.g. the assessment of specialist clinical conditions and the determination of treatment options), Where expert opinions may differ.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise own service user caseload, treatment programmes (individual or group) involving other staff, and other aspects of the work such as research activity.
• Comprehensive IT skills
• Skills in administering psychological tests and standardised assessments.

Desirable

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, e.g. complex psychometric testing and specialist neuropsychological testing
• Knowledge of QN-CRHTT standards and accreditation process.
• Knowledge of quality improvement methodology.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to sit for extended periods of time while demonstrating active listening skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour including verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations including working with people affected by trauma, with people who engage in self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure. Adaptable and able to work flexibly to respond to the service needs/priorities.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernard’s Hospital

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification and registration with professional body. (Nurse, Social Worker ,Occupational Therapist ,Psychologist)

Desirable

• oEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc
• ophysical health qualification
• oEvidence of recent and on-going relevant further professional development

Experience

Essential

• oDemonstrable experience of post qualifying work in psychiatry
• oExperience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines

Desirable

• oEvidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• oOther relevant post registration experience
• oAudit and research experience
• oExperience of teaching/training in a formal or informal setting
• oExperience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions
• oKnowledge of recovery approaches as used with those with mental health conditions
• oAbility to interpret research and apply to practice
• oSpecialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical disorders
• o Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively
• Team/self management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service
• o Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options, with senior clinical support/supervision
• Higher level communication skills, both written and oral

Personal Qualities

Essential

• o Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violence
• o Ability to meet deadlines
• o Commitment to equal opportunities
• o Ability to accept constructive feedback
• o Exercise initiative, flexibility and tact and self awareness
• o Be aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership
• o Be able to work flexibly if required

Desirable

• o Personal experience of a mental health condition

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification in Social Work, with current Social Work England registration or professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
• Attained at least Level 2 Maths and English (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4 (A*-C))
• Educated to degree or Diploma level.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent and on-going relevant further professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of post qualifying work as a Social Worker/Mental Health Nurse in a mental health setting
• Experience of working with patients and their carers with complex health and social care difficulties.
• Understanding and experience of operating with a comprehensive assessment framework

Desirable

• Experience of working with people within a social care model of mental health
• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• Experience of conducting a range of clinical assessments including risk assessments.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions
• Knowledge of recovery approaches in mental health
• Advanced knowledge of care planning processes
• Specialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical health
• Experience of social work assessment and interventions

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Ealing

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who are we looking for?

Firstly, you will need strong and persuasive communication skills, excellent time management and exceptional organisational skills. Also, the ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via the telephone or face-to-face in the community.

It would also be helpful, but NOT essential, if you have experience of working with people with mental health support needs (or similar groups) OR have experience working in employment support services (or equivalent), this can include working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support, or engaging with a range of stakeholders. We are actively interested in individuals who have experience using a persuasive communication style or promoting a service to a variety of audiences, this can include marketing, recruitment, or sales roles.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.

Outline of your main responsibilities within these two areas:

Client support:

Manage a caseload of between 20-25 people who have experienced mental health or substance misuse problems who wish to return to work, and challenge inequalities and discrimination experienced by the service users.

Prepare individuals for a return to work by supporting people to understand their skills, aspirations, and goals by offering employment profiling, job matching, action planning and employment case management support.

Focus on rapid job search with service users, whilst utilising local support networks to help individuals overcome their barriers to employment.

Assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with in- work benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc. and continue providing this once in employment to ensure they retain work.

Deliver and promote employment workshops, employment surgeries and job clubs to service users who are not able to access the caseload.

Employer engagement and Service Promotion:

Source job opportunities for service users through tailored job search and proactive engagement with employers to open-up and secure paid employment.

Engage employers to access the hidden labour market or carving out jobs where specific tasks can be assigned by using a variety of methods such as face to face contact, social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn), phone and email.

Build effective working relationships with local training providers, local colleges and external employers to secure education opportunities and paid employment.

Provide advice and support to employers, as agreed with the individual, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going contact with supervisors to ensure job retention.

Build the profile of the employment service and promote co-production within the clinical team, alongside raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid work.

Throughout your role you will be implementing the evidence-based employment practice Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and its fidelity approach. The model focuses on delivering a person-centred, high-quality service and results, meeting and exceeding sustained job outcome targets for people accessing the service.

Another key part of this role is the administrative aspect, through keeping accurate and appropriate records of casework, providing information for monitoring and evaluation, and recording the progress of individuals. Thus, it is essential that the postholder is efficient, responsible, can maintain a high level of personal organisation and has strong IT skills of using word processor and data systems.

Person Specification

Previous experience (paid/unpaid)

Essential

• Significant experience of working with people with mental health difficulties or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work

Desirable

• Own personal lived experience of using secondary mental health or addiction services
• Own personal lived experience of recovery from mental health difficulties
• Experience and knowledge of the benefits agency and all disability/employment related benefits

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• A commitment to learning about and working within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment.
• Good presentation, negotiation, and marketing skills. negotiation skills
• An understanding of the employment needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health challenges
• Ability to work independently, reliably, and consistently
• Basic word processing/computing skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• An understanding of the principles and practices of supported employment or the IPS model.
• An understanding of the Equality Act 2010.

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential

• Ability to provide vocational assessments and profiling.
• Ability to see solutions rather than problems.
• Ability to work in strength-based ways.
• Ability to work independently of direct supervision

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent workplace experience.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brent

Various Location within Brent

London

NW10 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Plumbing qualification to City & Guilds certificate or NVQ Level 3 , other recognised course at the appropriate level.
• Domestic / Commercial Gas Safe certification.

Desirable

• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.
• HTM Competent person
• NHC or HND in related field.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of NHS environment.
• Significant experience with all types of mechanical and gas installations.
• Experience of managing safe systems of work.

Desirable

• Worked within NHS environment. Experience across electrical and building trades. One-year supervisory experience.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to interact at all levels
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Satisfactory attendance to work.
• Work to deadlines.
• Current driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate sound technical mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate generic engineering, electrical and building maintenance knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of the application of Health and Safety laws.

Skills

Essential

• Logical and systematic thinker.
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communicator (verbally & written).
• Well-developed problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact at all levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Satisfactory attendance to work.
• Work to deadlines.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards Hospital

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, with current live registration with the NMC, HCPC or Social Work England.
• Post registration training and continuing professional development relevant to psychosis, rehabilitation or assertive outreach.
• Training in supervision, mentorship or practice education.

Desirable

• Training in psychosocial interventions or Thorn.
• Family therapy or family work training.
• Training in substance misuse or dual diagnosis.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification relevant to the care group.
• Evidence of leadership or management training, or a willingness to undertake this.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Detailed understanding of psychosis, rehabilitation and assertive outreach
• approaches and their impact on service users and carers.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other legislation relevant to this client group
• Skills in risk assessment and risk management, including in situations of high clinical complexity
• Skills in engaging and sustaining contact with people who are reluctant or difficult to engage.
• Understanding of the needs of diverse communities and skills in engaging with people from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, presentation and IT skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and make decisions under pressure.

Desirable

• Skills in psychosocial interventions. Knowledge of dual diagnosis models and of working alongside substance misuse services.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in a community mental health setting, working with people with severe and enduring mental illness.
• Experience of holding and managing a complex caseload, including assessment, care planning, risk management and review.
• Experience of providing clinical and management supervision to qualified staff.
• Experience of undertaking appraisals or Personal Development Reviews.
• Experience of day-to-day staffing management, including rostering, annual leave and sickness absence
• Experience of incident reporting and review, and of contributing to investigations,
• complaints and safeguarding processes.
• Experience of maintaining clinical records on an electronic patient record system, and of monitoring record keeping standards within a team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a rehabilitation or assertive outreach service.
• Experience of deputising for a manager, or of holding day to day operational responsibility for a team.
• Experience of Healthroster or a comparable rostering system.
• Experience of RiO or SystmOne.
• Experience of leading or contributing to service change and quality improvement.
• Experience of working with supported accommodation and housing providers.
• Experience of working with people who use substances.
• Experience of audit, research or teaching.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Motivated, flexible and resilient in approach.
• Able to lead and motivate a team through a period of service change.
• Reliable, organised and able to hold responsibility consistently.
• Committed to inclusive practice and to supporting staff wellbeing.
• Able to build good relationships with service users, carers, staff, other professionals and external partners.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the borough to undertake community visits, including to people's homes, supported accommodation and hospital sites.
• Ability to work safely in community settings, including lone working in line with Trust policy.
• Willingness to work flexibly across extended operating patterns should the service model change.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

2nd Floor 92 Bath Road

London

TW3 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent GCSE grade 9-4 or Grades A to C

Desirable

• Driver's License.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience working within facilities services (domestic / catering / portering /transport or sustainability etc).
• NHS experience
• Work experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to balance complex priorities in a demanding environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) whilst also possessing the ability to present effectively, thereby creating a positive impact on listeners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues.
• Ability to plan and coordinate a broad range of tasks, and can work under own initiative/limited supervision and prioritise key tasks.

Desirable

• Knowledge of contracted services.
• Experience in catering.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Possess competent understanding of I.T. software packages.
• Possess a good level of analytical and judgment skills involving facts and figures
• Excellent communicator.

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards Hospitals

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum second-class bachelor's degree or equivalent standard in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology, social work etc.); AND: A Core profession as recognised by the BABCP. Please see: Core Professions List - BABCP OR A minimum of 3 years relevant experience (which can include relevant study, formal and informal training) which demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills and experience required to complete a KSA portfolio or a condensed KSA** for those with an eligible qualification: Further information on BABCP guidelines for these routes: Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes - BABCP* Professions eligible for a Condensed Portfolio - BABCP** **You may be required to evidence how you can meet the KSA criteria by sharing your completed/partially completed KSA at the point of interview. Successful applicants must also sign up for a student membership with BABCP on accepting the post. (See Join the BABCP - BABCP)
• Successful applicants must also sign up for a student membership with BABCP on accepting the post

Desirable

• Previous training in a mental-health related profession (e.g. psychology, nursing, health visiting, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, special needs teaching, psychiatry, psychotherapy, counselling, CWP, EMHP and low intensity therapies);
• Proven record of previous academic attainment;

Previous Experience

Essential

• 2 or more years of experience working within children and young people in a mental health and/or therapeutic setting;
• Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal & external agencies.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT-informed interventions.
• A year or more experience working within a CBT framework and/or using CBT-informed interventions (e.g., PWP, CWP, EMHP and Parent Trainer).
• Experience of assessing and managing risk and safeguarding issues.
• Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing.
• Experience of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience of multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary working and liaising across internal & external agencies.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of life stages and human development;
• Knowledge of the delivery and legislation of health and social care through statutory and non-statutory bodies both national and local;
• Understanding of psychopathology and problem definitions;
• Knowledge of a variety of theoretical models of intervention;
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to risk and safeguarding of children and young people.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of CBT theory and its application.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people and their families, whilst considering social differences;
• Skill in key psychotherapeutic relationship skills, such as active listening, warmth, empathy, trust, and rapport building;
• Ability to follow policy and clinical governance procedures and make proposals for change;
• Ability to maintain accurate records;
• Ability to maintain effective and appropriate communications at all levels, including other professionals, and non-professionals;
• Ability to identify and manage clinical and safeguarding risks;
• Ability to practice in an ethically appropriate manner through interpersonal, professional and academic relationships with clients and colleagues;
• Ability to maintain a reflective stance in emotive/challenging interactions with children and their carers;
• Ability to work in a collaborative and respectful manner with children, young people and their families;
• Ability to personally manage sensitive and potentially emotionally distressing caseload material;
• Ability to reflect on own current and future practice (in clinical supervision and practice tutor groups with course peers);

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence-based clinical practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences good clinical practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing CAMHS, Hunslow CAMHS & H&F CAMHS

92 Bath Road

Hounslow

TW3 3EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oProfessional qualification in mental health e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC/HCPC registration or Psychology as accredited by the BPS. Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, and HPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist under the relevant domain
• oA recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy and registration with the appropriate body for that profession

Desirable

• oEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc.
• oRGN/physical health qualification
• oEvidence of recent and ongoing relevant further professional development
• oAttendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post (e.g. MBT or DBT, Trauma Informed Care, Group Approaches)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in the NHS, PCNs or outreach work, or local engagement work (e.g. youth worker, mentoring, peer support etc.), experience of working in voluntary sector, working in community groups.
• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of working with Complex Emotional Needs (previously termed Personality Disorders)
• Mental health care and/or working with carers and/or delivering therapeutic group
• Work in multi-cultural settings and work with interpreters
• Mental health issues as a service user or carer

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• Experience of case finding
• Work with behaviours that challenge services
• Experience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector
• Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines
• Experience of conducting audit, evaluation or research

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care
• Team/self-management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service
• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions Knowledge of recovery
• Contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others
• Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression
• Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm
• Risk assessment/management and crisis intervention skills

Skills

Essential

• oBeing able to work flexibly across local environments
• oComputer literate
• oConcentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc
• oUse IT packages - word processing, e-mail and internet, Excel and Access
• oPlan, organise and prioritise own workload
• o Record and report on clinical information as required
• oAbility to use or learn NHS clinical systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Mint Teams

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification in a clinical discipline working with babies, children, young people or families.
• Current registration with the relevant statutory or professional body, maintained throughout employment.
• Educated to Masters level or able to demonstrate equivalent senior professional, clinical and leadership experience
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development, including safeguarding, clinical supervision, leadership and quality improvement.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification, management qualification or equivalent evidence of advanced leadership development.
• Additional qualification in child development, family work, public health, systemic practice, psychological therapies, nursing, AHP, social work or another relevant child-facing discipline.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial senior clinical and professional leadership experience in services for babies, children, young people and families.
• Experience of working across CAMHS, specialist mental health, community health or related integrated children's services.
• Experience of setting, monitoring and improving clinical and professional standards across multiple disciplines.
• Experience of line managing or professionally supervising senior clinical leaders and supporting multidisciplinary workforce development.
• Experience of presenting assurance, risk and quality reports through senior governance structures
• Experience of leading change across complex services and working with operational, clinical and corporate colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of professional leadership across both mental health and physical/community children's health services.
• Experience of 0-19 universal services, children's community nursing, therapies, neurodevelopmental pathways or safeguarding partnerships.
• Experience of managing Band 8c or equivalent senior professional leads.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding, quality assurance, risk management and regulatory requirements as they apply to children's services.
• Knowledge of professional standards, supervision, revalidation/registration requirements and modern workforce development across non-medical disciplines.
• Understanding of the needs of staff working with children and young people across CAMHS, specialist mental health, community health and 0-19 universal services.
• Knowledge of national policy, inequalities, children's rights, co-production, trauma-informed and family-centred care
• Understanding of quality improvement, audit, research, outcomes measurement and learning from incidents, complaints and patient/carer feedback.

Desirable

• Knowledge of North West London children's services, Ealing Community Partners and Hounslow Community Healthcare.
• Knowledge of commissioning, partnership governance, ICB/local authority interfaces and integrated neighbourhood models.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to provide authoritative professional advice across multiple non-medical disciplines while respecting discipline-specific accountability.
• Able to lead through influence across complex matrix arrangements and maintain effective relationships with operational, clinical and corporate leaders
• Able to analyse complex information and provide clear assurance, escalation and recommendations to senior governance forums.
• Able to develop standards, policies, training plans, supervision models and improvement programmes
• Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and facilitation skills, including the ability to manage sensitive, contentious or highly complex issues.
• Able to support staff wellbeing, reflective practice and safe professional decision-making in emotionally demanding children's services

Desirable

• Able to design or chair multi-professional professional forums, standards boards or assurance panels.
• Advanced skills in coaching, restorative leadership, clinical supervision, quality improvement or systems leadership.

POersonal Qualities & Values

Essential

• Visible, compassionate and inclusive leader who role models Trust values.
• Calm under pressure and able to maintain professional judgement in complex and high-risk situations
• Committed to equality, diversity, anti-racist practice, co-production and reducing health inequalities.
• Highly motivated, resilient and able to work independently within an accountability framework.
• Flexible across sites and able to participate in relevant senior leadership arrangements as required.

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing to regional or national professional networks, publications, teaching or conference presentations relevant to children's 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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Ealing CAMHS

1 Armstrong Way

London

UB2 4SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Relevant degree and/or relevant experience in communications, journalism, public relations or marketing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a communications role or team
• Experience of publishing content to digital communications channels, including websites & social media platforms
• Experience of working with the media, including writing press releases and handling media enquiries
• Experience of planning and delivering, often under significant time pressure
• Experience of producing a wide range of communications materials for different channels
• Experience of multi-channel campaign delivery
• Evidence of design creativity both in briefing external suppliers and in developing in-house materials
• Content creation for digital channels, including video production and editing

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS, wider health, public and/or charity sectors
• Demonstrable ability to deliver results when dealing with highly sensitive issues in a complex environment
• Experience of effectively managing challenging issues and people
• Previous project management experience or experience of supporting large-scale projects that have a communications element

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent written, verbal & presentational skills
• Strong editing & proofreading skills
• Ability to digest, analyse and interpret complex information and turn it into plain English
• Excellent and highly developed time management skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with uncertainty, manage conflicting priorities or sudden unexpected demands and adjust work as required
• Ability to use own judgment to determine the appropriate course of action
• Good interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to work with people in a diplomatic manner and establish positive relationships
• Knowledge of website, social media & email newsletter content management systems
• Knowledge of branding and style guidelines
• Good understanding of evaluating and measuring performance and improving engagement across digital channels
• Good working knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing data protection legislation requirements
• IT literacy and competency

Desirable

• Understanding of the NHS & wider health environment, including current issues, priorities and strategic change.
• Specialist photography and/or filming skills.
• Specialist knowledge of website & social media metrics e.g. Google Analytics

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

West London NHS Trust

Address

1 Armstrong Way

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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