Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an integral and highly valued member of the Tower Hamlets Community Psychology team in co-facilitating person and community centred activities to inspire hope and recovery.

To provide the team with detailed knowledge of the borough of Tower Hamlets, including connections and links to external partner organisations.

To lead the development of the peer support offer within the Tower Hamlets Community Psychology team alongside the service lead.To support the understanding of peer support within the team and community partners.

To support with the development and facilitation of community based groups and interventions.

To support individuals in identifying personal recovery goals to improve their quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead.

Deputising for Peer Support Borough Leads in relevant projects and meetings.

Senior peer support workers provide support to peer support workers to help manage people with complex mental health issues.

Provide guidance support and development to Band 3 Peer Support Workers including facilitating reflective practice

Provide training to Peer Support Workers, staff and people who use the services.

Support the recruitment, induction and provide shadowing opportunities for new Peer Support Workers.

They will work with the Service lead to support the continuous development of the service ensuring safe and effective practice upholding the Trust values with communities at the centre of all care delivered.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• ELFT Accredited Peer Support Worker Training (by Royal College of Psychiatrist) or equivalent
• A willingness to undertake further training and/or qualifications as necessary for the post.
• Commitment to obtain underpinning knowledge through work based learning and mandatory training

Desirable

• NVQ3 in health and social care or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Lived experience of mental health and accessing services
• Significant experience of working as a Peer Support Worker in an Adult Mental Health setting
• Experience working with community or third sector organisations
• Awareness of local services and community organisations in Tower Hamlets
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with Clinical Psychologists

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others
• Experience of facilitating reflective practice
• Can speak one of the local languages (Somali or Bengali Sylheti dialect)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A sound knowledge of good practice in Peer Support Work
• Detailed knowledge of the borough of Tower Hamlets, including connections and links to external partner organisations.
• Ability to use IT packages competently, such as email, Word processing, spreadsheets using Excel and presentation packages.
• Demonstrate broad understanding of the principles of recovery
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills and an ability to form peer relationships with service users and carers.
• Ability to appreciate / understand other people's experiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Cultural awareness including awareness of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of mental health issues.

Desirable

• Ability to co-produce new information resources to promote emerging projects.
• Demonstrate knowledge of conducting audits, survey's and consultations.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of Intentional Peer Support.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mile End Hospital

Bancroft Road

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We expect all staff to work inline with the Trust's mission, values and strategy with a particular focus on equity. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the details of the post.

Person Specification

Education/Training/ Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• HCPC Registration
• Training in clinical supervision
• Training in adult autism diagnostic assessments

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more relevant specialist areas of psychological practice.
• Management and/or Leadership Training
• Quality Improvement Training
• Reflective practice and/or working with group dynamics training
• Training and/or qualification in Neuropsychological Assessment

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience as a qualified Psychologist working in MDT's for adults with autism, a learning disability, ADHD, complex and mental health
• Autism Diagnostic Assessments
• Assessing capacity to consent
• Working with diverse groups/populations and working with interpreters
• Co-production with service users, carers, staff
• Supervising psychological professionals in relevant service area
• Supervisiong non psychological professionals in relevant service area
• Training MDT's in working with people with autism, learning disability, ADHD, mental health
• Recruitment and selection
• Working with VCSE, LA, other community partners

Desirable

• Managing psychological professions staff and managing non psychological professions staffessionals
• Leading a QI project
• Facilitating MDT reflective practice

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Adapting communication for the client group
• Knowledge of relevant policy and national guidance
• Highly developed knowledge, theory, practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies with adults with autism, learning disability, ADHD and complex mental health should include CBT
• Respectful approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals.

Other

Essential

• Driving license, access to a vehicle and insurance for business travel.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Clinical Resource Centre

Milton Road, Clapham

BEDFORD

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to promote the understanding of the aims of therapy and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.

To undertake advanced holistic therapeutic assessments with a diverse range and complexity of physical and psychological conditions which increase the risk of falls.

To hold own caseload of clients referred. Taking responsibility for accepting and discharging these patients, undertaking all aspects of clinical duties required within the pathway as an autonomous practitioner.

To ensure the client record on Systm1 contains the clients full journey in a timely manner.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification Training

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English
• NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and/or significant care experience

Desirable

• Completed Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working in community/therapy teams
• Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical conditions

Desirable

• Significant experience of client personal, physical and general care tasks

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of a wide range of physical conditions or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions.
• Be able to undertake frequent standing, kneeling, crouching, hoisting and other moving and handling procedures Regularly move and handle clients that may require moderate physical effort, in confined spaces and often unsuitable environments, using relevant practical experience, equipment and skills that enable optimum safety and best practice.

Desirable

• Ability to complete basic wound care and clinical observations

Other

Essential

• A passion to learn new therapy skills to support clients
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include weekends, bank holidays)
• Holds a full UK Drivers licence and access to a vehicle to use for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods NHS Clinical Resource Centre

Milton Road

Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals.

Experience and an NMP qualification in the field of palliative care is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Clear evidence of ongoing clinical and professional development
• First degree relevent to clinical field or willing to work towards or able to demonstrate relevent equivalent experience
• Nurse Prescribing Qualification or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills
• Teaching/ mentoring qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience
• Evidence of working clinically with MS patients

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post registration experience in Neurology nursing including experience at Band 6

Other

Essential

• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working clinically with MS patients
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the current evidence based practice in the management of MS
• Ability to work professionally and safely in a variety of settings including patients home environments and Nurse led clinics
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post registration experience in Neurology nursing including experience at Band 6

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to work both independently and as an effective, flexible team member
• Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection, and evaluations
• Ability to assess , review and evaluate complex patient situations
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using a variety of mediums

Desirable

• Experience in teaching both patients and staff, and developing/ facilitating appropriate learning sessions
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Experience in developing guidelines, audit, evaluation and report writing

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods Admin Block

Milton Road

Clapham Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please for further information kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered general nurse
• Evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Ability to manage caseload
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills

Desirable

• Experience of clinical leadership
• Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field
• Non-medical Nurse Prescriber
• Sharp Debridement

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
• Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in Wound care and how they impact on local services

Desirable

• Evidence of and commitment of multi-professional working
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
• Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention strategies

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using a variety of methods e.g. verbally, written and IT
• Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work within a team

Desirable

• Ability to disseminate complex information to others

Other

Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Self-motivating/directing
• Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a care for work purposes

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Twinwoods

Milton Road

Clapham Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Matron for Restrictive Practice & SI training and the Lead SI trainer in the development and implementation of a Trust training strategy on SI in line with national policies and standards.

2. To be professional and act as a positive role model at all times whilst working with other trainers, course delegates and other disciplines/ departments in line with Trust Policies and BILD Restraint Reduction Training Standards

3. To support an adequate programme of SI courses to meet the requirements as identified in the Trusts Risk Management and Training Needs Analysis

4. To assist the lead SI trainer in developing joint training initiatives with other organisations as appropriate if required.

5. To assist in maintaining an up to date database of staff attendance on Trust statutory courses.

6. To be involved/ contribute in the launching, promotion and implementation of the Trust policy on the management of violence and aggression.

Full Job description and Person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE level- including English at Grade C or better
• oNVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical practice, working in mental health and/or learning disability services

Desirable

• Skills based training or relevant experience

Experiance

Desirable

• Safety Intervention Trainer or other Models

Kowledge and Experience

Essential

• Computer literate with experience of MS Office esp. PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate widely in a clear manner
• Demonstrable ability to problem solve
• Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines
• Knowledge of current national best practice guidelines in relation to SI; e.g. NICE, DoH, BILD and RRN standards
• Able to travel Trust wide if required
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• The ability to occasionally work independently when delivering training
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disability disorders, which may result in aggressive behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Unit 7 Kings Wharf

Unit 7 Kings Wharf, 301 Kingsland Road, E8 4DS

London

E8 4DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist qualified practitioners in conducting crisis assessments and gatekeeping processes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and care planning.
• Monitor and report changes in mental state, behaviour and risk.
• Identify early warning signs of relapse and deterioration.
• Undertake physical health monitoring including:
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse
  • Temperature
  • Respiratory rate
  • Oxygen saturation
  • Weight and BMI
• Report abnormalities to registered clinicians promptly.
• Deliver brief interventions and health promotion advice.
• Contribute to safeguarding assessments and interventions.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, assistant practitioner qualification, nursing associate qualification, additional training to diploma level or equivalent short courses/ training/ experience
• previous experience in mental health
• Data collection, computer literacy, ability to record notes accurately and in a timely manner.

Desirable

• Ability to plan resource requirement to meet changing care needs.
• Ability to work on own initiative, adaptable whilst recognising own limits.
• Previous experience working with adults with mental health needs

Essential

Essential

• Previous experience working with adults with mental health needs
• Experience of the principles of recovery, person-centred planning, and safeguarding.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Ball House

kimbolton Road

BEDFORD

MK40 2NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

STAFF NURSE IN-PATIENT UNIT

HOSPICE BAND 5

£33,515 - £38,362

37.5 hours PERMANENT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To continually develop clinical expertise and act as a positive role model promoting a high standard of care to fulfil the St Kentigern philosophy of care.

1. To deliver evidence based care to patients and their carers in line with their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs

1. To promote and maintain continuity of high standards of nursing care.

1. To be responsible following induction period for the assessment of care needs, the planning, delivery and evaluation of care and to offer support to other staff in the clinical area

1. To work at all times in line with the NMC code of conduct and duty of candour requirements

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Matron
• Nursing team

• Ward sister
• Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• Medical team
• Family Support Team
• Day Therapies / Well Being Hwb Team
• Specialist Palliative Care Team community and acute
• Hospice Allied Health Professionals
• All hospice departments
• Primary and Community care teams

CLINICAL:

1. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic person centred care, integrating nursing care with psychosocial and spiritual needs.
2. Assist with initial and on-going assessment of patient and family needs.
3. As a registered nurse plan, initiate, supervise and participate in patient and family care, discussing issues with other senior team members as appropriate.
4. Evaluate and up-date nursing care plans in response to the changing problems/needs of patients and families.
5. Monitor nursing practice, encouraging development of colleagues through discussion of current and proposed care plans.
6. At all times maintain appropriate and adequate records of your work.
7. Maintain effective communication with patient and families throughout their contact with the hospice; providing when necessary: -

Telephone support and advice

Access to nursing/medical staff for conditional information or future planning.

Information and access to allied professionals.

Bereavement support and access to follow-up support.

1. In discussion with the Matron and Ward Sister identify an area of special clinical interest in which to develop additional knowledge and skills to act as a link nurse for the rest of the team.
2. As necessary or required develop awareness and experience working within our other services across the hospice, i.e. family support and day services, to extend knowledge and skills in this specialist setting
3. Participate and gain confidence and experience leading patient case reviews and team meetings
4. Actively participate in all aspects of the patient experience of hospice care from initial assessment and admission through to discharge planning and placement.
5. Work at all times within the policies and guidelines appropriate to your role.

MANAGEMENT:

1. Take responsibility for the management of the in-patient unit team when requires in the absence of more senior grade staff.
2. Liaise with multi-professional agencies within the hospice, community, primary care, and hospital to provide continuity of patient care.
3. Be responsible for maintaining high standards of nursing care, when in charge of the team and unit, and help to create and maintain positive relationships between all groups involved in the welfare/care of patients.
4. Responsible for the co-ordinating of all activities when in charge of the team supported by the Ward Sister and Matron.
5. Ensure the promotion of safety, well-being and the interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the in-patient area as directed in the hospice guidelines, policies and procedures.
6. At all times follow the Code of Professional conduct and to ensure that all staff within their sphere of responsibility also follow professional requirements.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

The post holder will cooperate with other team members to maintain compliance with relevant elements of the clinical governance framework.

Risk management

Service User participation Views on Care

Staff and Staff Management

Continuing Professional Development

Information Governance and Management

Clinical Effectiveness and Audit

AUDIT AND RESEARCH

1. Be aware of and disseminate to colleagues current best practice knowledge as appropriate to role.
2. Work in partnership with the senior nursing staff to develop appropriate tools to monitor effectiveness of services/area of special interest in care provision at St Kentigern Hospice
3. Participate or if appropriate lead in the completion of service audits in an appropriate and timely manner and feedback to colleagues, making recommendations regarding implications (if any)

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

1. Identify own learning objectives and attend relevant study/shadowing opportunities following discussion with line manager/nurse management team
2. Maintain records of supported study and provide evaluation of study attended, (for inclusion in personal file).
3. Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements at all times.
4. Participate in feedback (verbal and written) to colleagues throughout the hospice regarding study days attended and potential service improvement opportunities
5. Actively participate in personal development review (PDR) and objective setting at initial 6 month review meeting and subsequent PDR meetings with line manager/senior nurse
6. Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant hospice policies and the impact they have on individual practitioners including:

Fire policy

Moving and Handling policy

Health and Safety policy

Confidentiality policy

Complaints policy

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

This post is subject to the Terms and Conditions of employment of the Hospice as specified in the staff handbook.

Health Practitioner

As an individual working within a health care environment, you are expected to maintain high standards of care and practice as required in professional guidelines and relevant codes of conduct.

Competence

You are responsible for limiting your actions to those that you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence during the course of your duties you should immediately speak to your line manager..

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Hospice that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. It is a requirement that you adhere to St Kentigern Hospice Policies, Procedures, Protocols and guidelines at all times.

Health and Safety Requirements of the Hospice

All employees of the Hospice have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Hospice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

The post holder must treat all information, whether corporate, staff or patient information, in a discreet, secure and confidential manner in accordance with the provisions of the current data protection legislation and organisational policy. Any breach of such confidentiality is considered a serious disciplinary offence, which is liable to dismissal and / or prosecution under statutory legislation and the hospices disciplinary policy. This duty of confidence continues after the post holder leaves the organisation.

Records Management

As an employee of the hospice, the post holder is legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part of their work within the organisation (including patient health, staff health or injury, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper based or on computer. The post holder should consult the IG Lead if they have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which they work.

Professional Reputation

All employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner which upholds and promotes the professional reputation of the hospice

This job description is an outline of the role and function, it is not intended to describe all specific tasks.

The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for Palliative Care.
• Patient and understanding.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Enthusiastic team player
• Ability to liaise and network effectively
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Ability to think laterally, problem solve and work flexibly.
• Non-judgemental
• Ability to manage time, self and workload

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.
• Multi disciplinary communication skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Ability to work as part of the team.
• Motivational skills.
• Effective IT skills.
• Critical evaluation skills

Desirable

• Awareness and understanding of the systems of palliative care delivery in Wales

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Palliative Care Qualification
• Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• 18 months - 2 years working at Band 5
• Record of achievement in developing clinical practice
• Effective role model

Desirable

• Experience of working in specialist palliative care setting
• Research Experience
• Experience of informal teaching

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

St Kentigern Hospice

Address

Upper Denbigh Road

St Asaph

Denbighshire

LL17 0RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stkentigernhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Allergen Training City & Guild 706 1&2 or NVQ (professional Cookery) equivalent

Desirable

• Level 3 Hygiene
• Level 3 HACCP

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of HACCP
• Knowledge of Allergens
• Knowledge of IDDSI Descriptors
• Able to use initiative, make decisions and be a motivated team player
• Ability to develop new skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Care focus

1. Contribute to delivering and co-developing the primary care mental health service model. This includes care pathways for the provision of integrated physical and mental health care in a designated Primary Care Network within the Division.

2. Be the point of contact for patients that are directed from primary care via an agreed route, promote early assessment / treatment, and ensure robust relationships and links with other community-based services.

3. Work closely with and become a part of the primary care team, including social prescribers and recovery navigators, to support adults (18+) with mental health needs, whose mental health needs can be best met within primary care and whose difficulties are best understood within a biopsychosocial model.

4. Work closely with colleagues in specialist community mental health services to ensure smooth transitions between teams and services and facilitate an easy in, easy out approach to improve access to evidence-based interventions.

5. Connect people to appropriate community and voluntary sector support working alongside Social Prescribers.

6. Facilitate mental health and strengths-based assessments in Primary Care and support the Primary Care Team in accessing appropriate level of services.

7. Build and facilitate closer links between Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs), Social Care teams, community services and a wide range of voluntary sector organisations, to achieve seamless transitions and support for people with mental health challenges.

8. Promote understanding and confidence in the delivery of mental health care and collaboration with all agencies involved in the care of service users.

9. Provide targeted formal and informal learning opportunities for all staff within the primary care teams to develop their knowledge and capabilities within the mental health component of holistic care.

10. Provide information, sign posting and support for service users and their relatives/carers with mental health needs.

11. Foster strong collaborative and trusting working relationships with the referring agent/Primary Care Health Professionals underpinned by an educative and solutions focused philosophy whilst providing credible clinical expertise.

12. Facilitate the development of safe and effective mental health care practice within the primary care setting.

13. Where required, train and supervise AWP junior staff in line with own role.

Clinical practice

14. Promote the importance of working with strengths and aspirations of the person referred.

15. Provide succinct formulations and recommendations (inclusive of risk management advice) to support patient safety planning.

16. Assess and advise on the impact of culture and diversity alongside colleagues from Primary Care.

17. Give best practice advice and support in a broad range of conditions for people with both functional and organic mental health needs.

18. Promote the needs of family and carer/s, including various support networks and third sector agencies.

19. Advise and support on evaluating risk from a positive risk-taking perspective.

20. Support and advise within safeguarding and public protection procedures where the issues are complicated by mental health problems, alongside Primary Care colleagues.

21. Provide a prompt response to all contacts following jointly agreed procedures and within agreed time frames.

22. Ensure, where needed, that people experience a seamless transfer into AWP provider/treatment services via trusted assessment processes.

23. Following assessment, provide short- term follow up of patients where appropriate.

24. Contribute evidence-based expertise to multi-disciplinary team processes.

25. Promote positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between non-mental health staff and mental health services, users, carers, voluntary agencies, primary care and social services.

26. Demonstrate responsibility for developing own practice in line with professional qualifications and for contributing to the development of others, by making use of and providing, effective feedback, supervision, coaching and appraisal.

27. Adhere to the relevant professional code of conduct ensuring required skills and competencies required are maintained.

28. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, undertaking assessments and taking appropriate action where required.

29. Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.

30. Maintain appropriate health record, in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

31. Participate in clinical audit and service evaluation programmes as required.

32. Participate in local arrangements, where required, to manage unexpected staff absences.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Experience within community mental health.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of care pathways.
• Experience of assessments.
• Professional qualification in mental health equivalent to Registered RMN, Registered Social worker or Registered Therapist.
• Current registration with a professional body and commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Additional relevant training.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.
• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Green Lane Hospital

Marshall Road

Devizes

SN10 5DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care
• To report any concerns to the registered nurse relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area
• To ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients condition and progress
• To ensure the equipment is clean and in good working order
• To ensure the environment is clean and tidy.

If you are successful for Assessment you will be invited to see our Bank recruitment specialists on:

• Thursday 17th September - specified time booked on line

Following your attendance at the assessment booked drop in, successful candidates will be invited for interview on:-

• Wednesday, 30th September - time slot to be booked online for interview

The Assessment/ drop-in sessions for BANK will be held at, Monkmoor Court, 31-34 Commercial Road, HR1 2BG - Please ring the General Recruitment telephone number on the door when you arrive

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
• Demonstrates patient focused approach

Desirable

• Previous Experience in a caring role
• A Minimum Maths and English GCSE Grades 3 - 9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Market Street

Hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

What we offer:

Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. You’ll occasionally be required to attend your base location and other NHSBT locations (with prior notice).

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

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

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

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

Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

Read about our application process

Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

The assessment process for this role will include: a single interview.

Online interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to OCS (RSA) level III in text processing or equivalent experience.
• Educated to NVQ Level 4 in a business subject or equivalent qualification or experience

Experience

Essential

• Ability to analyse and present a wide range of management information.
• Previous experience of working with Senior Management in an advanced secretarial or administrative post.
• Advanced ability to use Microsoft office packages and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change Management

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

Maintain Social Work England registration and adhere to professional guidelines and code of conduct.

Work within the framework of relevant policy and legislation both local and national.

Ensure that clinical practice is in line with relevant regulatory body Code of Conduct.

Ensure that practice is evidence based and participate in research/audit when required.

Participate in mandatory training and training / education relevant to the post.

Keep abreast of national developments in mental health care.

Liaison & Networking

To develop and maintain close working relationships with existing mental.

health teams, primary care services, Sheffield City Council, and other key stakeholders.

To promote the relevant team through participation in local and national

arena.

Education and Training

Act as mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments, and maintain sign off status.

Participate in training relevant to role.

Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies.

Contribute to audit, research, and evaluation as appropriate.

Service Development

Understand the different ways of working in a Provider Collaborative

Maintain and provide activity information as required within stated timescales.

Contribute towards the development and review of Operational Policies for

the service

Contribute to the team development in relation to training and education.

To lead along with the senior multidisciplinary team in helping to develop the new Frameworks and systems to improve discharge planning and implement outcome measure tools

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Social Worker with relevant professional registration with Social Work England.

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive Knowledge of MHA including Part 2 and Part 3
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of current Social Work practice
• Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills through continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Commitment to enhancing own knowledge and skills through continued professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest Lodge

5 Forest Close

Sheffield

S35 0JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To support the ward/department Sister/Charge Nurse and their deputy in the implementation of their role.

To practice as a named nurse/team leader taking responsibility for a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload.

In the absence of Sister/Charge Nurse effectively manage complaints and report to Matron.

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To ensure clinical incident/near misses within the sphere of responsibility are managed in a timely manner. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse report action taken to minimize risk.

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives, carers and staff.

To take responsibility for developing innovative practice and leading the implementation of such practices, to enhance patient care.

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manger. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.

To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. To report to the line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimizing risk.To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.

To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the effective and efficient use of the ward/departmental budget.

To deputise in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

To manage own time and that of others, through delegations to ensure high quality patient care.

To act as preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.

To contribute to the setting of yearly personal and professional objectives for junior staff reflecting personal development needs in conjunction with the ward/department philosophy.

All NHS workers in England who have face to face contact with patients are encouraged to fully vaccinate against COVID 19. Please carefully consider this requirement when applying for this position

Person Specification

NMC

Essential

• First / Second Registered Nurse
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical area
• Leadership
• Experience of Change Management

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

The County Hospital

Market Street

Herefordshire

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Consultant Radiologists with all aspects of MDT

e To actively track patients progress through the patient pathway to ensure that care is carried out in a timely fashion on a daily basis and follows escalation and tracking on a PTL (patient tracking too

Specific co-ordination and auctioning of process of cross site referrals to another specialty (internal within the Trust

General co-ordination and action MDT outcomes and recording of progress on RIS.

To facilitate and co-ordinate the administration functions of the multidisciplinary team meetings

To ensure that all patients are identified and discussed at MDT meetings

To ensure patient diagnoses, investigations and management and treatment plans are completed and added to the patients notes electronic clinical reporting database.

To ensure all correspondence, notes, x-rays, results etc. are available for MDT meetings and following the MDT meetings, upload to pro-formas.

To work with key MDT members to identify areas where waiting time targets are not achieved, undertake process mapping to identify bottlenecks

To support wider Clerical Team with on going administration duties

Communicate professionally and effectively with patients/parents/carers, the general public and all internal and external agencies both verbally and nonverbally in a timely manner

To establish effective communications networks with clinicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team and actively participate in development and change to any systems to improve patient journey.

Ensure diplomacy, empathy and confidentiality when dealing with distressed patients/parents/carers.

Liaise with clinical and non-clinical staff to resolve any issues that may arise, to the mutual benefit of all concerned.

Meet and greet external visitors to the department in a professional and polite manner.

Attend and contribute to departmental meetings, team briefs etc.

Typing of minutes of meetings and general departmental correspondence when required and within locally agreed timescales.

To use clinical systems according to guidelines, monitoring milestones and submitting the required reports in the given format and required times.

To keep comprehensive electronic diary of all team meetings including attendance

Work flexibly to ensure the needs of the service are met at all times

Assist the management team in addressing any complaints within the agreed timescales which may have been received within the Clinical Business Unit.

Exercise judgement and initiative in order to manage the workload effectively and efficiently, taking appropriate action to resolve any issues, liaising with appropriate personnel and seeking guidance from the Line Manager when required.

A high degree of organisational skills required to ensure that data is capturedfor all patients under the care of Radiology

Ensure Clinicians respond and action referrals within locally agreed timescales ensuring a clear audit trail

Ensure a clear audit trail to ensure actions have been dealt with

Have a clear understanding of current Government and locally agreed t targets ensuring key performance indicators are achieved by working in conjunction with the clinical and management teams.

T

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

• Achieved grade/years experience

Desirable

• NHS 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

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alderhey Children's Hospital

East Prescott Road

Liverpool

L14 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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