Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver supervised CBT, assess patients, manage risk and support recovery in therapy. Please see main attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum second class (2:2) UK honours degree in a related subject.

Desirable

• A core profession relating to mental health

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to engage with postgraduate training demands, balance academic and clinical requirements,

Accreditation

Desirable

• A UK Professional registration

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Willowbrook Healthcare centre

Cottingham Road

Northamptonshire

NN17 2UR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the advertised role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Appropriate accredited technician checking qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of medicines optimisation issues
• Pharmacy legal requirements and controlled drug legislation

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Has a good understanding of security issues in relation to the prison environment
• Substance misuse knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• Computer literate- able to use Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to prepare reports and bulletins
• Influencing skills
• Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook (or competent to complete) Patient counselling skills
• Has a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Ability to work in a complex and challenging environment
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

• Able to interpret and understand prescribing information
• Medicines supply / administration direct to the patient
• Smoking cessation advisor
• Experience of Immunisation and vaccinations
• Experience of capillary blood testing procedures

Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience of working in community/hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working with potentially aggressive people
• Experience of working within challenging and complex situations
• Able to provide examples of diversity in practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with substance misusers/services
• Experience of working in a prison environment or similar setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Holme House

Holme House Road

Stockton on Tees

TS18 2QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

COMMERCIAL & STRATEGIC FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

Own and lead MP's relationships with private medical insurers (PMIs), acting as the primary finance contact for contract negotiations, tariff schedules, and resolution of billing and payment disputes across both MPOC and MPEC.

Set and own MP's pricing strategy across all payer types self-pay, insurer and embassy benchmarking against cost base and competitor positioning, and bringing proposals for adjustment to the Director of Private Care and SLT for sign-off.

Be accountable for commercial decision-making support to the Director of Private Care and SLT colleagues, leading pricing reviews and shaping negotiations with insurers and other sponsors across both MPOC and MPEC.

Identify, develop and manage commercial partnerships that support MP's growth strategy, including with insurers, embassies, corporate clients, referral networks and other commercial sponsors, ensuring agreements are financially sound and properly governed.

Review all self-pay, insurer and embassy tariffs against cost and competitor pricing and propose adjustments for implementation, ensuring a coherent tariff strategy across both sites.

Be responsible for improving financial awareness, performance, cost effectiveness, efficiency and revenue generation across MP, and for maximising the use of MP's assets, through direct advice and education to non-finance leaders.

Lead on relevant strategic projects, including the production of full business cases for capital investment.

Validate revenue business cases, appraise investment options and confirm resource requirements, ensuring all financial aspects are correct before business cases are presented to the Management Executive, Trust Management Board and/or MPEC Ltd Board.

Identify innovative ways of funding services and developments across MP.

Take a strategic view on budget proposals, advising on the contribution, validity and affordability of plans, and ensuring value for money is secured in the long term.

Develop and maintain Service Level Agreements and commercial contracts with client organisations, insurers, partners and consultant service providers.

As a member of the MP Senior Leadership Team, represent the finance function at senior forums and, where required, at Trust Board and MPEC Ltd Board level, deputising for the Chief Financial Officer or Director of Private Care as needed.

FINANCIAL STRATEGY & PLANNING

In conjunction with the Director of Private Care, define MP's financial strategy, including a five-year (indicative) and annual (detailed) budget for both MPOC and MPEC.

Co-ordinate and manage the annual setting of MP revenue and capital budgets, liaising with the Trust Executive Team, the MPEC Ltd Board and clinicians to ensure organisational objectives are achieved within the agreed financial plan.

Produce reports and returns on financial performance for Trust Board-level discussions and decision-making, for the MPEC Ltd Board, and for external and statutory purposes.

Manage and maintain accurate control records of income, its nature and distribution, across both entities throughout the financial year.

Be responsible for ensuring appropriate planning is undertaken for capital charge requirements, in consultation with the Trust Financial Controller.

Take collective responsibility with the SLT for developing and maintaining a robust and viable five-year financial plan for MP.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CONTROL & STATUTORY REPORTING

Lead the production of comprehensive, timely and accurate financial management information across MPOC and MPEC, including written analysis of variances and key performance indicators, in accordance with the department's monthly timetable.

Be responsible for the completeness and integrity of MPEC's statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with Companies Act, tax and other regulatory requirements applicable to a wholly owned commercial subsidiary with its own Board.

Oversee and review the production of monthly management accounts and year-end forecasts for both entities, ensuring a robust audit trail exists throughout.

Lead input into the year-end accounting cycle for both MPOC and MPEC, including analytical review to support the annual accounts, and act as the key point of contact for internal audit (Trust) and external audit (MPEC Ltd).

Assure the completeness and integrity of income, relevant costs and financial risks by reconciliation to source systems for admissions, billing, theatres, drugs and diagnostics, among others.

Be responsible for ensuring internal recharge mechanisms are accurate, up to date and reflect fair usage of any NHS or MP assets.

Be responsible for ensuring appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place to support effective financial management and adherence to Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and MPEC's own governance framework.

Be responsible for ensuring strong working relationships are in place with budget holders across both sites.

PERFORMANCE & DECISION SUPPORT

Be responsible for monitoring and improving the processes for financial reporting and recording of activity, ensuring internal and external requirements are achieved.

Be responsible for ensuring appropriate professional advice is provided where required, and that all budget holders are prioritised and met with regularly.

Accurately report and analyse the income position of MP through the amalgamation of activity and cost analysis, enabling a holistic appraisal of MP's performance.

Produce narrative reports identifying the current business position of MP, including activity, finance, staffing, financial forecasting and corrective action plans.

Identify and review the financial information needs of MP; design, facilitate and chair training for non-finance staff to build financial understanding, including on business case processes.

Be recognised as an expert on the links between performance targets and MP's financial performance, advising on the cost and income implications of service changes and changes to contracts and tariff across all payer types.

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

Lead and manage a comprehensive financial operations function across MPOC and MPEC, including sales invoicing, purchase invoicing and debt management.

Be responsible for the operational financial function of MPEC, including oversight of payroll processing in liaison with HR, the accounts payable function to suppliers, and payment processing onto the ledger system.

Be responsible for handling and processing third-party payments collected on behalf of providers, including monthly consultant payment runs and provision of remittances, and ongoing development of the consultant service charge framework.

Be responsible for credit control, including oversight of the credit position of insurance contracts and embassies, and for maintaining bank reconciliations to ensure parity between accounts and the financial ledger.

Be responsible for the development and review of information systems to support financial reporting across MP and externally, including Compucare 8, SAGE and Excelicare.

Manage relationships with third parties regarding debt management, including insurance companies, embassies and external debt collection agencies.

Be responsible for ensuring compliance with all statutory financial and tax requirements, and for developing policies and guidelines for accounting practice within MP to support such compliance.

Co-ordinate MP's performance and pricing data submissions in line with PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network) requirements, working with the wider team to ensure a consistent approach.

GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE

Be MP's designated responsible officer for PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network) compliance, ensuring MP's data submissions, pricing transparency and reporting fully meet PHIN's mandatory requirements across both MPOC and MPEC, and acting as the main point of contact for PHIN on all compliance matters.

As part of the SLT, be accountable for effective financial governance processes across the delivery portfolio, including risk identification, mitigation and escalation.

Be responsible for ensuring compliance with governance, audit and quality assurance requirements across both MPOC and MPEC, recognising the distinct statutory obligations of MPEC as a separate legal entity.

Be responsible for ensuring all financial risks are identified, analysed and managed using available tools, including the Trust's risk management framework, with MP's local risk register maintained and risks escalated to the corporate register as appropriate.

Be responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant competition and regulatory obligations applicable to private ophthalmology providers (e.g. CMA requirements).

Work with internal and external audit teams to clarify account queries and enable value-for-money audits to be completed within agreed timescales, ensuring all audit report recommendations are responded to and actioned within deadlines.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent professional experience.
• Qualified member of a CCAB body or CIMA, with significant post-qualification experience operating at a senior finance leadership level.
• Evidence of recent and relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• Professional leadership/management qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed understanding of commercial environments including pricing strategy, private medical insurance and self-pay markets.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for a subsidiary/commercial legal entity, including Companies Act and tax compliance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network) reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with integrated financial IT systems (e.g. Compucare 8, SAGE, Excelicare) and advanced skills in MS Excel.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of working at Head of Finance level or equivalent, including full ownership of a finance function.
• Experience of providing financial leadership across more than one site and/or more than one legal entity, including consolidated or group-level reporting.
• Experience of producing and presenting financial results and business cases to Board level, including to a commercial/subsidiary company Board.
• Experience of private patient care and/or independent healthcare finance.

Desirable

• Experience of leading or contributing to due diligence, transactions, or business development activity.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to explain highly complex financial issues clearly and concisely to non-finance managers and clinicians.
• In-depth understanding of financial systems and how best to develop them, to provide a high-quality reporting and analysis function.
• Highly numerate and analytical advanced report-writing skills.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior managers, clinicians and external partners.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work under pressure, managing multiple and sometimes competing priorities, and to plan and prioritise workload effectively.

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to

Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way

Undertake a variety of administrative duties to assist in the smooth running of the practice, including the provision of secretarial and clerical support to clinical staff and other members of the practice team

Facilitate effective communication between patients, members of the primary health care team, secondary care and other associated healthcare agencies

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by members of the practice administration team may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the senior receptionist/practice manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels

• Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols
• Maintaining and monitoring the practice appointments system
• Processing personal and telephone requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations, and ensuring callers are directed to the appropriate healthcare professional
• Processing and distributing incoming (and outgoing) mail
• Taking messages and passing on information
• Filing and retrieving paperwork
• Processing repeat prescriptions in accordance with practice guidelines
• Scanning and filing clinical letters with practice guidelines
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers
• On a daily basis read and take action to tasks in Clinical system sent by clinicians/administrators
• Providing clerical assistance to practice staff as required from time to time, including word/data processing, filing, photocopying and scanning
• Registration of patients as and when required and ensuring registration forms are all readily available
• Promoting online of appointments and prescriptions
• Provision of refreshments for staff and visitors as required;
• Keeping the reception area, tidy and free from obstructions and clutter
• Recalling patients to increase targets and improve patient care

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way, free from hazards
• Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Equality and diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include

• Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/professional development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the implementation of services

The post-holder will

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

This job description and person specification are only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.

The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• previous experience in general practice or other admin role desirable

Desirable

• previous experience in general practice or other admin role desirable

Experience

Essential

• previous experience working in an administrative role for 1 year

Desirable

• previous experience working in GP Practice or administrative role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

HENDON WAY SURGERY

Address

215 WEST HENDON BROADWAY

LONDON

NW9 7DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user referrals and models of care.

Participate in case supervision to monitor clinical standards of service user care and documentation.

Participate in regular clinical supervision as per Trust policy.

Ensure the clinical environment is conducive to promote service users health, safety and well being, thereby preserving and respecting each service users personal dignity, privacy, religious and cultural beliefs.

Ensure record keeping in accordance with professional and Trust standards.

Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.

Participate in the referral process, including the assessment of patients in accordance with the agreed care pathway and the completion of quality reports, where appropriate.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as care co-ordinator, as required.

Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings.

2) MANAGERIAL

Deputise for the Operational Manager, as required.

Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with Operational Manager.

Support the formulation and implementation of clinical and operational practices and procedures, as appropriate.

Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff

Participate the teams emergency self-harm rota requirement based on service needs

Assist in the management and coordination of all services delivered to the service user within the clinical.

Support the implementation, monitoring and updating of an operational policy and philosophy for the clinical area

Ensure the principles of clinical governance are incorporated in service delivery in maintaining a high quality service based on agreed clinical standards

Ensure that service users are cared for within the confines of their respective Mental Health Act status and adhere to the requirements of the MHA 1983 and the corresponding Code of Practice. This may include liaison with the home office for restricted service users

Ensure adherence and implementation of Effective Care Coordination

Ensure that Trust policies and procedures are adhered to

Assist in the development of local protocols to ensure a high standard of service delivery is achieved and maintained

Support the process of staff participation in the formulation of new ideas/suggestions to improve service user care and service delivery

Provide effective leadership within the designated team

Provide statistical information as required

Assist in the maintenance and updating of the teams equipment inventories and service schedules. Ensure regular servicing, maintenance, repair or replacement, as required, adhering to Health & Safety, COSHH and Medical Devised Agency regulations

Ensure effective processes of communication are established, maintained and regularly evaluated within designated team

Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents at team level in accordance with Trust policy

Participate in Serious Untoward Incident investigations/reviews, as required

Coordinate utilities, equipment and services and report/refer issues to respective managers, where necessary

Provide relevant staff with the necessary management supervision regarding the coordination and delegation of duties to ensure a comprehensive and consistent delivery of care is maintained

Ensure that the practice of the clinical area adheres to the Trusts policies and procedures

Participate in managerial supervision

Appropriate participation in managing performance of staff, as required

Appropriate participation in managing attendance of staff, as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification - RMN / Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• NMP Qualification
• Completed course/module research methods

Experience

Essential

• Significant evidence of post registration experience, in relevant service areas.
• Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups.
• Understanding of Adult safeguarding issues
• Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Evidence of audit's undertaken and outcomes.

Desirable

• Experience, of presentations at local, regional, national level.
• Experience of providing supervision to others, and experience in a leadership role.
• Competent in using databases and spread sheets

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates ability and Knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians

Desirable

• Evidence continued leadership development

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent clinical record keeping
• Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
• Maintained development of clinical leadership skills.
• Undertaken a leadership programme.
• Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources

Desirable

• Evidence continued leadership 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.

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southport General and Formby Hospital

Town Lane Kew

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered nurse
• Educated to degree level in relevant subject area or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSCN/RN (child)
• Non-medical prescribing
• Advanced practice qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 year at band 5 in a relevant clinical area
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), its values, aims and structure
• Experience in managing complex information
• Proven participation in the consent process for patients entering clinical trials
• Clinical Research and audit experience

Skills

Essential

• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of specialist patient group
• Proven teaching and assessing skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a small team, as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Change management skills and involvement in project work
• Evidence of accuracy to detail in data collection
• Knowledge of clinical research methodology and trial protocols

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Performance Management

To support and assist the Directorate Manager in ensuring robust performance management systems are in place for the Directorate.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to monitor the services within the Directorate against the constitutional standards, to assist in the production of assurance papers to be delivered to the Divisional Board.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager, Nursing / Midwifery / AHP/ other professional leads and Clinical Leads in the preparation of any inspections and reviews to achieve compliance with NHS and statutory requirements, eg, CQC, HSE.

To manage and report on Directorate performance indicators to the Divisional Board that demonstrate compliance against national standards ensuring attention is paid to immediate risks and mitigation plans to maintain compliance.

To analyse and interpret data from various sources into effective knowledge management which drives the activities of the Directorate.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to ensure all operational managers within the Directorate are aware of specific standards / targets that they are responsible for delivering and provide support to each manager to ensure safe and effective delivery of them.

To be responsible, in conjunction with the Clinical Leads and other clinical professional leads, for the delivery of clinical services, management of clinical risk and health care governance for each speciality within the Directorate, reporting to the Directorate Manager.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to ensure effective and optimum utilisation of resources within the Directorate.

To work with the Directorate Manager to develop and implement business plans to ensure all services within the Directorate can respond to patients needs throughout the year.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager to ensure the Directorate meets all constitutional standards.

To use data to analysis and interpret performance relating to the specialities, developing strategies to address issues as they arise and provide assurance to the Directorate Triumvirate that those standards are being maintained, escalating any areas of concern.

To support and assist the Directorate processes aimed at improving and maintaining financial controls, providing assurance to the Directorate Triumvirate, escalating concerns and proposing mitigation plans when deviation is seen.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager in any digital developments, including changes to the electronic patient record or new technologies to improve and enhance patient care and productivity.

Strategic Development

To work collaboratively with the Clinical Leads, Nursing / Midwifery/ AHP and other professional leads to identify the key activities for service improvement and business development. To inform the Directorate Triumvirate of service level plans so they can be included in the business planning cycle and budget setting.

To develop and deliver business opportunities that maintain, support and enhance the delivery of high-quality services, including new and existing opportunities for income generation. To advise the Directorate Triumvirate of opportunities and work in collaboration to inform business planning.

To support and assist the Directorate Manager, taking the lead as required, for service redesign with the multidisciplinary directorate team, supporting operational managers to confidently design and implement service changes to meet the national and local priorities and to improve patient care.

To work with the Directorate Triumvirate and other managers to inform and contribute to the strategic planning that will support development of the Trust planning and priorities.

To develop effective partnerships with clinical teams and an environment in which all directorate staff have the opportunity to be involved and influence the management, planning and development of services within the directorate

Financial Responsibilities

To support and assist the Directorate Management to establish a strategic direction that will provide a base for business planning and reflects the local and national priorities.

To lead the speciality multi-disciplinary team in the management of budgets, reporting to the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure services are delivered cost effectively and productivity is maximised.

To maximise income opportunities available to the directorate and to ensure business cases are developed to sustain and transform services in line with local and national priorities. To inform and influence the Directorate business plans.

To ensure all assets within the directorate (buildings, land and equipment) are utilised efficiently and effectively. To inform and support the Directorate Triumvirate to ensure the Directorate needs are reflected in the Divisional capital plans.

To support and assist the Directorate Triumvirate in producing strategic business, workforce and financial plans for the Directorate, informing and assuring the Directorate Triumvirate that such plans are in line with local and national priorities.

To support the Directorate Triumvirate in the development of services to meet the national agenda of providing patient care locally by working with primary and third sector providers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Participation in a senior management development program qualification or demonstrable experience
• Educated to Master's Level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a senior operational role
• Successful track record of managing change in a complex environment
• Experience of leading and directing senior clinical and non-clinical teams in achieving key performance indicators
• Experience of developing services and exploring business opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS policy and key changes in the NHS
• Competent in the use of office IT systems
• Experience in interpreting and implementing national and local policy

Desirable

• Understanding of commissioning dynamics

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decisions and strategy with the Divisional management teams
• Effective negotiating, influencing and networking skills
• Ability to provide management advice to senior managers
• Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to assess a broad range of complex information quickly and accurately including finance, activity, clinical, technical service data
• Ability to oversee the performance targets of specialties
• Manage complex and multifaceted problems
• Ability to anaylse information on the performance of specialties ensuring corrective actions are carried out
• Ability to support business objectives
• Highly developed financial management and business management skills
• Ability to support the delivery of financial performance
• Ability to support successful operational performance
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to undertake strategic planning and make complex decisions
• Ability to review performance of teams
• Ability to lead change and hold others to account
• Ability to develop strategies for the use of clinical information to inform and support service delivery and clinical decision making
• Ability to promote the initiation of research and clinical governance/audit projects within the Division
• Ability to use their own judgment to define short-, medium- and long-term work priorities
• To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions
• Ability to make recommendations to Trust Management and challenge current practices in order to achieve the required outcomes
• Ability to adapt ways of working through transformational change
• Ability to deal with sensitive and complex issues affecting individuals
• Ability to deal directly with and resolve issues with complainants
• Ability to manage work priorities effectively
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
• Portrays self-belief and drive for improvement
• Demonstrates intellectual flexibility, political astuteness and drive for results

Desirable

• Evidence of collaborative working and effective strategic influencing
• Ability to provide strategic leadership to senior teams
• Ability to initiate strategies for the development of audits and research projects to ensure recommendations are acted upon
• Ability to work in a complex environment by utilising past and current skills and knowledge

Other

Essential

• To be able to travel to different organisations to represent the Trust on official business
• Ability to work on call
• Ability to work flexibly and unsocial hours

Desirable

• Proven track record of managing and developing services
• Maintains a focus on local healthcare development and assesses impact within own sphere of influence
• To challenge existing practice and initiate improvement in services to meet the needs of patients and achieve corporate objectives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWFT/GEH

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Relevant post-registration clinical course/s
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Degree level study

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience
• Understanding of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
• Teaching experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code
• Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Leadership 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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC registered).
• Degree in Nursing.
• Advanced Clinical Assessment qualification.
• Teaching & Assessing/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of CPD relevant to cardiac, cardiology and thoracic practice.

Desirable

• Leadership/Management qualification.
• Additional specialist post registration qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in cardiac, cardiology and thoracic services.
• Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent; CNS, team leader or ward management experience.
• Experience of pathway management and prioritisation; Service improvement and change management experience.

Desirable

• Extensive CNS leadership experience.
• Experience of Trust-wide service development projects

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Teaching, assessment and presentation skills.
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Research and audit knowledge.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage complex and emotional situations.
• Prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Advanced clinical reasoning.

Desirable

• Advanced specialist knowledge across cardiac, cardiology and thoracic pathways.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Active participation in Trust-wide initiatives and committees.

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the Job Description and personal Specification

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact: Keeley Mayes: 07580 424142

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

• IT Skills and Knowledge of Scanning
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act

Skills/Experience

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Experience of working within a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon Mental Health Unit

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be working as part of a team and responsible for a caseload of individuals, providing person-centred and evidence-based intervention whilst ensuring quality interventions and high standards of documentation, you will need knowledge of physical health and the impact on mental health. You will need to be motivated, caring, compassionate and able to promote positive change to the people under your care.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, patients, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services. You will need excellent communication skills, and you will need to be able to work closely with families and carers as a routine part of care.

You will work as a member of the MDT team in providing high quality, evidence- based, holistic nursing care to patients in line with yourNMC professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Team Manager/Clinical Lead. You will also undertake and maintain service users Self-Directed Support assessments.

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

• Work jointly with the acute MS/PD team to contribute to a seamless service for patients.
• Function autonomously in an adept manner to assess, manage, plan and implement treatment tailored to individual patients across the PD/MS disease spectrum in both routine and non-routine circumstances.
• Demonstrate an equitable service through audit and clinical effectiveness
• Employ a collaborative approach with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure care for patients and their families is effectively coordinated and their needs are met.
• Continually develop and update knowledge and highly specialist skills to maintain specialist competence and ensure delivery of evidence based care.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge, skills and competence to ensure delivery of evidence based care.
• To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of own caseload.
• Maintain the MS/PD patient caseload including acceptance of appropriate referrals, triage, waiting times and discharging patients to a dormant caseload when active input is no longer required
• To develop, deliver and evaluate a plan of care relating to symptom management, which will include assessment, planning, implementing, reviewing and documenting care plans in agreement with the person with MS/PD. This will include but not exhaustive of ordering diagnostic tests and making referrals.
• Design and deliver education and self-management courses to people with MS and their families. Provide specialist education to other professionals involved in the care of people with MS/PD
• Provide care in a timely manner in line with local and national protocols and guidance.
• Support and facilitate patients to self-manage their disease ensuring they know when to seek help.
• Have awareness of the resources available and the need to work within the financial envelope.
• Actively participate in service development.
• Active involvement in a multidisciplinary approach to the decision making process regarding commencing disease modifying treatment. Participate in ongoing delivery of treatment and monitoring of patients while on treatment
• Provides and receives highly complex, sensitive and potentially distressing information.
• Overcomes barriers to understanding, such as stress or poor cognition, demonstrating empathy and reassurance.
• Communicates openly and appropriately with patients and carers in situations of highly distressing or sensitive nature, such as discussions with the person with MS and their family around end of life care matters.
• To actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvements.
• To contribute positively to the leadership within the care group acting as an effective role model.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant post registration training in Multiple Sclerosis/Parkinson's Disease or willingness to undertake
• At least 3 years post registration experience working at Band 6
• Understanding of Multiple Sclerosis/Parkinson's Disease and current treatment options

Desirable

• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to groups of people
• Non-medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake

Managerial experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking Health needs assessments.

Desirable

• Understand of and ability to carry out Audit

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

Latton Bush Health Centre

Harlow

CM18 7BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the role.

In summary, you will work as a core member of the Occupational Therapy team within the wider Specialist Dementia and Frailty Service for West Essex.

You will work collaboratively with the MultiDisciplinary Team (MDT) to deliver highquality occupational therapy assessment, care planning, and intervention for older adults with complex needs. The role also includes providing advice, guidance, and practical support to carers, promoting independence, safety, and quality of life.

The post holder will be required to travel independently across West Essex as part of the role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered
• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post qualification study/ CPD relevant to role

Clinical Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working with older adults with mental health and or cognitive impairment/ dementia
• Experiencing of providing evidence based interventions 1:1 and within group settings.
• Experience supervising qualified and/ or unqualified staff in a clinical setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of assessment and provision of adaptive equipment to support user independence and safety
• Experience as Fieldwork educator
• Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexibility to visit patients in home environment and cover groups over a number of different sites.

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

St Margaret's Hospital

The Plain

Epping

CM16 6TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic Managerial Responsibilities both within an operational and strategic context

1. Support all direct reports to plan for 100% compliance with appraisals and personal development plans for all nursing staff on an annual basis. Act as a member of the Community Health Services Leadership Team and contribute to the development of policy formulation, planning and resource allocation.
2. Assist in the investigation of complaints and incidents under the direction of the Operational Service Manager, Deputy Director and Director
3. Lead multidisciplinary / multiagency practice development and service improvement projects.
4. Ensure the safeguarding agenda within community heart failure team and community respiratory team is implemented with effective systems throughout the service including effective liaison with other agencies as required
5. Ensure that the Service User and Carers are actively involved in the planning and delivery of services in keeping with the Trusts engagement policies

Finance

1. To authorise shifts using E Rostering.
2. As part of the Directorate management team manage the delegated budgets and ensure the financial targets for the team is met
3. Comply with financial processes, standing financial instructions and deadlines
4. Ensure relevant financial information is presented to staff and meetings, as appropriate

Performance management

1. To actively engage with the Neighbourhood Working Agenda, lead on new developments and inform planning of new services

2. To actively engage and ensure integration with Primary Care Networks

3. Develop effective working relationships with external stakeholders

4. Deputise for the Operational Service Manager

5. Ensure that regular audits and evaluations are undertaken to determine compliance with required CQC and professional standards.

6. Ensure arrangements are in place to achieve all of the teams performance targets.

Human Resources

1. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.
2. Manage attendance and participate in disciplinary and grievance matters when necessary.
3. Undertake staff performance reviews and appraisals with team members, identifying staff development needs and agreeing opportunities for these needs to be met.
4. To manage appropriately all new starters in line with Trust policy and procedure.
5. To assist in the management of sickness by ensuring all return to work interviews are completed and review meetings are held with the team manager

This job description lists the main tasks but is not exhaustive and will be regularly reviewed and updated in discussion with the post holder and their Line Manager.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Experience within heart failure, cardiac rehab and respiratory community services
• non-medical prescribing qualification V300 or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Experience in organisational development and change management
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Cardiology, Respiratory Care, Long-Term Conditions, Heart Failure, COPD, Integrated Care, or Advanced Clinical Practice.
• Management/Leadership Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge in Cardiac Management, Cardiac Rehabilitation Heart Failure and Respiratory Management
• Evidence of experience within operational management in a senior nurse role. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to enthuse motivate and involve individuals and teams.
• Knowledge and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvement
• Understanding of Integrated Care Systems, Primary Care Networks and local health and care 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Latton Bush Health Centre

Harlow

CM18 7BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Criteria

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, timecritical environment
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Confident use of IT systems and electronic patient records
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles

Person Specification

Adminstration skills

Essential

• Years Experience

Desirable

• Knowledge

Knowledge or EPR

Essential

• Years Experience

Desirable

• Proven knowledge

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

Saffron Walden Community Hospital

Radwinter Road

Saffron Walden

CB11 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties include:

• Providing autonomous assessment and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health problems.
• Taking comprehensive clinical histories, undertaking physical examinations and making appropriate clinical assessments.
• Formulating differential diagnoses and developing appropriate treatment and management plans.
• Requesting, interpreting and acting upon appropriate diagnostic investigations and test results within scope of practice.
• Prescribing medication as an Independent Prescriber, where appropriately qualified, in accordance with current legislation, local formularies and evidence-based guidance.
• Managing patients presenting with acute illness, minor illness, minor injuries and exacerbations of long-term conditions.
• Providing appropriate follow-up, safety-netting and onward referral to secondary care, community services or other healthcare professionals where required.
• Recognising clinical deterioration, red flags and emergency presentations and taking appropriate and timely action.
• Supporting the management of long-term conditions and complex patients where this falls within the postholder's competencies and experience.
• Providing health promotion, lifestyle advice, disease prevention and patient education.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs, pharmacists, First Contact Practitioners, social prescribers and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Providing clinical advice, support and supervision to less experienced members of the nursing and clinical team where appropriate.
• Supporting the professional development of the Nurse Associate, HCA and other members of the practice team as required.
• Participating in clinical meetings, significant event reviews, case discussions and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contributing to clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, medicines optimisation and improvements in patient safety.
• Supporting the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways and evidence-based practice.
• Maintaining accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records using the practice clinical system.
• Ensuring appropriate coding, documentation and follow-up of patient care.
• Working in accordance with safeguarding requirements and taking appropriate action where concerns are identified.
• Ensuring compliance with NHS requirements, practice policies, infection prevention and control, information governance, confidentiality and professional standards.
• Managing workload effectively, prioritising clinical risk and appropriately escalating or seeking support for cases outside individual competence or scope of practice.
• Maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development, clinical supervision, reflective practice and appropriate revalidation requirements.
• Supporting the wider clinical and operational needs of the practice and contributing positively to service development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice / Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification, normally at postgraduate or Master's level, or equivalent demonstrable advanced practice competencies.
• Independent Prescribing qualification with current prescribing competence.
• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills.
• Evidence of competence in clinical examination, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with undifferentiated conditions.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development relevant to advanced practice.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines.
• Understanding of professional accountability, clinical governance, confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.

Desirable

• Previous experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within General Practice, Primary Care or an Urgent Care setting.
• Master's degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent.
• Experience managing both acute presentations and long-term conditions.
• Experience of supervising, mentoring or supporting the development of other clinical staff.
• Experience undertaking clinical audit and quality improvement activity.
• Experience contributing to the development of clinical pathways, protocols or services.
• Knowledge and experience of NICE guidance, local prescribing guidance and primary care pathways.
• Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS.
• Teaching, mentorship, supervision or coaching qualification or experience.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be an experienced, approachable and patient-focused Advanced Nurse Practitioner who is able to provide high standards of autonomous clinical care within a busy General Practice environment.

They will demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning and professional judgement and will be confident managing patients presenting with both straightforward and complex healthcare needs. They will recognise the limits of their own competence and seek appropriate clinical advice or escalation when required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent advanced clinical assessment, consultation and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to manage patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Safe and effective prescribing practice.
• The ability to recognise and manage clinical risk, deterioration and red-flag symptoms.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build effective therapeutic relationships and involve patients in decisions about their care.
• Confidence working autonomously while recognising the importance of multidisciplinary working and appropriate escalation.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage a demanding clinical workload safely and effectively.
• Excellent clinical record keeping and appropriate use of clinical coding.
• Good IT skills and confidence using electronic clinical systems.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and professional accountability.
• The ability to provide clinical support, supervision and leadership to other members of the practice team.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, reflective learning and continuous professional development.
• A positive approach to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging or complex situations.
• Flexibility and willingness to contribute to the wider clinical and operational needs of the practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Recognised Advanced Clinical Practice qualification - normally at postgraduate or Masters level
• Advanced clinical assessment and consultation skills
• Please see recruitment pack for further essential attributes

Desirable

• Desirable
• Previous experience working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner within General Practice
• Please see recruitment pack for further desirable attributes

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

Spinney Medical Centre

Address

23 Whittle Street

Toll Bar

St Helens

Merseyside

WA10 3EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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