Job description

Job responsibilities

This post holder will:

• Work within CWPT NHS Talking Therapies Service Service.
• Provide a range of high-volume low intensity Step 2 cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based self-management interventions to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
• See patients and deliver low intensity interventions in different locations around the county, by telephone, video or face to face.
• Undertake GP liaison, data entry and follow up work
• Deliver NHS Talking Therapies Step 2 psycho-educational course

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• Offer telephone assessments to patients with anxiety and/or depression, both with and without long term physical health conditions.
• Undertake patient-centred telephone assessments using TT standardised measures and LTC additional measures (if appropriate) and identify the areas where the person wishes to see change or recovery. Make assessment of risk to self and others and after discussion with a supervisor refer patients back to GPs or Adult Mental Health Teams if they are deemed to be at risk.
• Offer a range of choice about treatment options available based on the least burden of intervention appropriate to need and provide a range of short-term evidence based low -intensity psychological treatment interventions in accordance with NICE Guidance. This may include information on guided self- help, computerised CBT, medication support, access to CBT courses and signposting to employment, training and benefits and stepping up to Step 3 and specialist services. This work is primarily by telephone with some face-to-face contact.
• Adhere to agreed recovery targets and activity scheduling relating to the number of client contact interventions and clinical sessions during treatment in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• Discharge patients following successful completion of treatment or refer on for higher intensity treatment if required.
• Refer on to other services as appropriate.
• Complete all requirements relating to data collection and recording clinical activity in line with protocols.
• Work closely with line managers and supervisors, ensuring appropriate stepping-up and stepping-down arrangements and discharged processes are in place in line with the stepped care approach.
• Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
• Support the delivery of Step 2 courses.

Training

• Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post in line with identified professional objectives.
• Apply learning from the training programme in practice.
• Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.
• Undertake Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner induction training and other training as necessary.
• Trainees will be required to undertake and pass the Talking Therapies PWP Training programme.
• All modules are assessed on a practical demonstration of competencies according to fail/pass criteria. All trainees will be required to pass the modules undertaken and be working towards achieving the Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practice in order to be confirmed in post.
• Keep up to date mandatory training as required by CWPT.

Professional

• Work in partnership with GPs and other health care professionals to ensure appropriate referrals are received.
• Raise the profile of the service.
• Be aware of information on community resources in identified localities to inform signposting activity including CWPT Talking Therapies website, liaising with professionals from the team supporting long term health conditions.
• Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times, in line with Trust policy.
• Be aware of, and keep up to date with, advances in the treatment for common mental health problems.
• Ensure clear objectives and activity levels are identified, discussed, and reviewed with the PWP Clinical Supervisor on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.
• Attend clinical skills and management supervision on a regular basis as agreed with the PWP Clinical Supervisor and attend the Clinical Skills Group.
• Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.
• Participate in individual annual appraisal review and respond to agreed service objectives.
• Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating bodies.
• Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments.

General

• To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.
• To further gain experience working in health care services with patients with physical health problems.
• Work within CWPT policies and procedures and adhere to BABCP/BPS Codes of Practice as applicable.
• All employees have a duty and responsibility for their on health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.
• All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality policies.
• Undertake not to abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage to further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to attend and study the Post Graduate level Low Intensity Psychological Interventions course at Coventry university on a part time basis for one year
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience to enable applicant to undertake post graduate study

Practical Skill

Essential

• Car Driver

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Wayside House

Wilson's Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whilst in the development role the apprentice will work towards the following:

Setting up payroll and payroll processing on weekly and monthly payroll, including payroll data entry.

Processing payroll and salary sacrifice as per Payroll Partnership Agreement.

Maintaining payroll-related records including Tax, National Insurance, Pensions, Occupational and Statutory Sick and Maternity / Paternity Pay, Adoption Leave and any other relevant payments or deductions.

Processing manual calculations as above.

Processing of Attachment of Earnings orders in accordance with Statutory guidelines.

Providing information as required to enable the reconciliation of the payroll control accounts and pay advances.

Make regular and systematic checks of permanent and temporary changes in accordance with the payroll procedures and undertake ad-hoc changes.

Ensure payroll information is clearly explained when dealing with and ensure queries are handled courteously and confidentially within agreed departmental standards and response times.

Producing payroll reports.

Adhere to the relevant payroll legislation that governs payroll processes.

Documenting starters and leavers in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures.

To identify discrepancies, unusual features or queries at any point in the payroll process and either resolve or refer for guidance.

Any other adhoc duties as and when required in line with service needs and commensurate within this training position

General Duties:

To operate at all times within the local Standard Operating Procedures relevant to the area of work.

To check the shared inboxes for work streams and respond to any general enquiries using the standard emails, or escalate to a member of the team as appropriate.

To respond to all emails, correspondence and telephone calls and liaise with other departments within the Trust in a friendly and professional manner, when assigned to that task.

To input, retrieve and update information and records using the departmental and Trust computer systems, as required.

Assist the Employee Services team with greeting visitors to the department and notify the appropriate member of staff.

To ensure that security in the work environment is maintained, locking doors and windows, challenging unknown persons who enter the work area and by wearing the Trust identity badge at all times whilst at work.

To undertake statutory and mandatory training as required in accordance with Trusts policies and procedures.

To maintain at all times the rules relating to employee and patient confidentiality.

Become familiar with and complying with all health and safety regulations, Trust policies and procedures and incident reporting.

Any other duty, requested by senior managers, as deemed appropriate and relevant to the role.

Educational Supervision, Teaching and Research

Participate in education and training programmes when appropriate and ensure accurate records are kept of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English & Maths
• Good Level of General Education

Desirable

• Working towards Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience/Skills

Essential

• Competent User of Computer Software
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Excellent Numerical Skills
• Excellent Customer Service

Communication

Essential

• Excellent Communication 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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Staff feel valued by their teams and supported by their managers, creating a truly inclusive environment.

At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Great flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• MPharm degree (or equivalent).
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
• Postgraduate Clinical Diploma.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in line with GPhC

Desirable

• MSc in relevant subject
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Education and training qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a clinical pharmacist within an hospital based setting
• Previous experience of working in homecare
• Experience of managing drug expenditure for a specialty and understanding of budgetary mechanism
• Previous evaluations or reviews of medicines used in the specialty's patient.
• Experience as a trainer
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
• Experience of audit work.
• Personnel management
• Service development
• An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues relevant to the directorate's patient

Desirable

• Experience of appraising staff and giving feedback
• Medicines Information
• Management qualification
• Introduction of a new service
• Project management
• Published work
• Knowledge of the medical management of disease in the specialty's patients

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines demonstrated in a previous post
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others
• Effective verbal and written communication demonstrated in a previous post
• I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Managerial skills
• Communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Report writing
• Problem solving
• Good team work and ability to work alone
• Leadership skills
• Critical appraisal skills
• Radical thinking
• Innovative

Desirable

• Ability to motivate and act as a role model

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience of supervising and developing colleagues
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Team Management & Leadership

Line manage reception staff, including recruitment, induction, training and appraisal

Lead, motivate and support the reception team to deliver a high-quality service

Manage rotas, annual leave and sickness absence in line with practice policy

Conduct return-to-work meetings and address performance issues promptly

Facilitate regular team meetings and communication updates

Patient Services & Front Desk Operations

Oversee daily reception operations, ensuring adequate staffing and service coverage

Ensure patients are greeted professionally and treated with dignity and respect

Manage appointment systems effectively (including same-day demand and triage support)

Monitor and improve patient flow and access to services

Complaints & Patient Experience

Act as first point of contact for patient concerns and complaints at reception level

Resolve issues promptly and escalate where appropriate

Support the complaints process in line with NHS requirements

Use feedback to identify service improvements

Operational & Administrative Oversight

Ensure reception processes are efficient, standardised and documented (SOPs)

Monitor performance metrics (e.g. call handling, access, waiting times)

Support audits and quality improvement initiatives

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of practice systems (e.g. EMIS, AccuRx)

Information Governance & Confidentiality

Ensure all reception staff adhere to GDPR, confidentiality and data protection policies

Monitor compliance with information governance and Caldicott principles

Ensure accurate patient data recording and secure handling of information

Safeguarding & Health & Safety

Act as a safeguarding point of awareness within the reception team

Ensure staff understand safeguarding procedures and reporting processes

Maintain compliance with health and safety requirements within the reception area

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve workflows, patient access and efficiency

Contribute to practice and PCN-wide improvement initiatives

Support implementation of new systems and service changes

General Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with clinicians and the wider multidisciplinary team

Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and high standards at all times

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of working in a GP practice or healthcare setting
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Experience managing or supporting a team
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• 5 GCSEs or above
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone and written)
• Good understanding of NHS primary care systems and patient pathways
• Competence in clinical systems (e.g. EMIS, AccuRx)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Knowledge of confidentiality, GDPR and data protection
• Professional, approachable and patient-focused
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs
• Positive attitude and team-focused approach
• Enhanced DBS check required

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

Old Coulsdon Medical Practice

Address

Court Avenue

Coulsdon

Surrey

CR5 1HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements because NHSBT works nationally, were able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.

• Flexible working options we promote flexible working where the role allows. Were 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 - weve 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. Its 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:

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.

Next steps

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on 31st August 2026, however this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of application.

The assessment process for this role will include an assessment stage and an interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 14th September 2026 subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc or Advanced knowledge and substantial proven experience to Masters level in software development, with experience in one of the core technologies in the below list, while other 2 are desirable:
• 1)Oracle SQL Complex Queries, PL/SQL (both stored objects and anonymous), Advanced Queues, ORDS & Oracle APEX or
• OR IBM ODM and/or BAW development, advanced SQL queries or Azure Developer DevOps, Storage, API Manager, and Log analysis.
• Other Mandatory Skills Estimation methods, SOLID design principles, Agile / Lean and Traditional Methodologies. OOAD and UML Techniques. HTML, JavaScript, JQueryXML, XSD, JSON Network architecture and protocols such as SNMP, HTTP, SOAP, REST and SOA Web Services,Testing Strategies, Testing Tools SQL Developer as testing tool, JMeter, APEXSec, cURL and Postman,Unit Testing frameworks specific to the technologies.
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Direct proven experience of software development methodologies and database design, in one of the core development areas Oracle PL/SQL & Oracle APEX (or) IBM ODM/BAW (or) Azure applications, while the other two are desirable.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the design, development, management and maintenance of information systems across an organisation.
• Specialised knowledge of software architectures across a wide range of industry standard platforms.
• Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

England

Barnsley Blood Centre, Capitol Way, Dodworth

England

South Yorkshire

S75 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Paediatric Critical Care area at QMC admitted 498 patients in 2024 (420 emergencies). We deliver around 5000 (4999 in 2024) bed days per year, of which 2584 invasively ventilated (ETT and tracheostomy) and 2415 NIV bed days. Our PIM3 adjusted SMR FOR 2021-2023 was ~ 0.80.

We support a variety of specialist services including:

• Supra-regional nephrology and renal replacement treatment, including kidney transplants
• Supra-regional spinal surgery
• Regional neurosurgery
• Regional oncology
• The busiest Major Trauma Centre in the UK
• Regional neurology
• Regional paediatric ENT
• Regional general paediatric surgery

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

• oFull GMC registration
• oEligible to be included on the Specialist Register
• oCCT expected within 6 months of interview date

Professional qualifications

Essential

• MRCP/MRCPCH/FRCA/FRCS or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher Professional degree

Clinical Skills/experiance

Essential

• Is able to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
• Substantial experience in the transfer of critically ill children
• Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
• APLS provider
• Completion of RCPCH Progress PICM Curriculum as part training in an RCPCH PICM ISAC approved centre/rotation PICM plus six months (minimum) of anaesthetics (standalone) OR training assessed to be equivalent by the GMC OR Existing practicing substantive consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care

Desirable

• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
• APLS instructor

Managment Skills

Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery

Desirable

• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential

• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Teaching, audit and research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively

Desirable

• Original Research
• Publications
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

Pratical Requirments

Essential

• Evidence of Level 3 Safeguarding Children

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals and COMET based at Castle Donnington

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG2 7UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Main Roles & Responsibilities:
• Take referrals from the PCNs Core Network Practices and from a wide range of agencies, including pharmacies, health and care multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), the emergency services, legal and welfare advice services, VCSE organisations, and through self-referrals (list not exhaustive).
• Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to access community-based activities and support that can help them to take control of their health and wellbeing through co-producing a simple personalised care and support plan and introducing people to appropriate activities, groups and services as described above
• To help patients access increased social support as a buffer against adverse life events.
• To increase access to resources and services which promote mental wellbeing.
• To use a strength based approach to identify key issues that impact on the persons wellbeing and supporting patients to understand and manage their own conditions and maintain an independent lifestyle.
• To play an active role in practice/neighbourhood team meetings by gathering information and being prepared to update the team on patient progress towards goals etc.
• To support patients access community facilities, groups and community activities/resources at a locality level and understand neighbourhood facilities.
• Work with appropriate supervision to manage and prioritise your own caseload, in accordance with needs, priorities and support required by individuals. Refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, as appropriate or necessary.
• Build ongoing relationships with local infrastructure organisations, community activities and support services to increase knowledge of the community support offer, and work collaboratively to develop effective partnership working to support the community offer to be sustainable, identifying gaps in provision, nurturing community assets and sharing intelligence on gaps or problems with commissioners and local authorities
• Increase the strength and capacity of the community, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups to both receive social prescribing referrals and to make referrals to social prescribing link workers.
• Educate non-clinical and clinical staff within PCN MDTs on the community support offer, how and when patients can access it, and the value of non-medical community-based interventions. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance.
• Promote social prescribing as an approach across the PCN and wider agencies, including its role in supported self-management, in addressing health inequalities and the wider determinants of health, reducing pressure on statutory services, improving access to healthcare and improving health outcomes, and in taking a holistic approach to care.
• To participate in relevant service audits and to follow up referrals and instructions as proposed by primary care staff. Responsible for capturing and collating data that demonstrates a positive impact on the peoples outcomes.
• To attend supervision, case management and steering group meetings as required.
• To maintain professional and personal development.
• This post requires flexible working and scheduled working patterns to ensure service provision.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service.

Please see the full description (including standard organisational clauses) downloadable document to the right of this page.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ Level III (Health and Social Care) or relevant professional or vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Desirable

• Training in Motivational Interviewing or Coaching or equivalent experience.
• Formal training in working with long term conditions.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting people with low level/common mental health needs in the community.
• Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
• Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
• Evidence of ability to work both autonomously and to seek support and guidance when appropriate.
• Evidence of working within a team.
• Experience of working without direct supervision.
• Experience of managing a caseload of participants and keeping up to date records using a database.

Desirable

• Experience of working with the VCSE sector (in a paid or unpaid capacity), including with volunteers and small community groups.
• Experience of working with individuals with long term conditions.
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of using community based activities and resources to support individuals.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of the voluntary/social care sector in Stockport.
• Ability to sensitively empower and engage with people who have poor wellbeing and other health related needs.
• Ability to deal with challenging behaviour and difficult conversations.
• Ability to work with people from a range of agencies and organisations to develop effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage a variable workload.
• Ability to provide a culturally sensitive service by supporting people from all backgrounds and communities and respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.

Desirable

• Ability to speak a second language i.e) Urdu or Punjabi

Additional Attributes

Essential

• Good IT skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to build rapport and establish good one to one relationships.
• Willingness to work in settings across Stockport.
• Commitment to working towards Viaduct Care CICs values and ethos as an organisation.
• Ability to work flexibly in an innovative and developing role.

Desirable

• An understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement.

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

Viaduct Care

Address

21-23

Merseyway

Stockport

Cheshire

SK1 1PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.viaductcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey:OurCompassionate CultureandLeadershipscores reflect a workplace where kindness, respect, and empathy are the normnot the exception.

Alongside delivering ward-based clinical pharmacy services within Frailty and Care of the Elderly and providing clinical support to the dispensary, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and service improvement skills. This includes supporting and supervising junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, undertaking quality improvement and audit projects, championing medicines optimisation and medication safety initiatives, and working with the Principal Pharmacist to identify and address medicines-related issues across the elderly care division.

Our standard working pattern consists of four long days per week (8:00 am to 6:00 pm), with participation in a weekend and Bank Holiday rota. Following a comprehensive induction and training programme, you will also contribute to the pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will join a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking pharmacy team that is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while fostering professional and personal development. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your specialist clinical skills, contribute to service development, and make a meaningful difference to the care of older people across Milton Keynes.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• B.Sc. / B.Pharm. / M.Pharm
• Registered with GPhC
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Evidence of on-going CPD (in line with GPhC requirements)

Desirable

• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or evidence of equivalent experience e.g. GLF
• Member of RPS
• Evidence of a good understanding of medicines management issues at the interfaces between primary, secondary and tertiary care

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in a hospital-based clinical post
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care
• Experience of clinical audit work.
• An awareness of current national standards, guidelines and service delivery issues
• Experience of Medicines Information
• Knowledge of the medical management of disease in a range of the specialties

Desirable

• At least 2 years post registration experience in a hospital-based clinical post
• Evidence of influencing medicines use to optimise care and help clinicians manage expenditure
• Evidence of experience managing prioritisation in relation to the use of new drugs and new uses for drugs
• Evidence of significant contribution to innovative or developmental roles and activities within pharmacy

Skills

Essential

• Effective and safe pharmaceutical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others and deal effectively with unexpected demands
• I.T. skills such as computer literacy, word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and members of the public
• Good presentation skills
• Good written communication skills
• Problem solving
• Good team work and ability to work alone
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Ability to motivate and act as a role model

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience of supervising and developing colleagues
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development to meet GPhC standards
• Evidence of leadership

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Evidence of team working
• Evidence of effective and timely project delivery

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcareis looking forBankSupport Worker'sto join our team working atCygnet St Augustine's.

Youll be covering flexible bank shifts,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet St Augustine's

Cygnet St Augustines is a 32 bed specialist high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for men. Our fantastic facilities and multi-disciplinary treatment programme are designed to assist individuals with their return to community living. Those placed with us often come from multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or are stepping down from secure settings.

Your Day-to-Day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required Safeguard Maintain a safe and clean environment for allYou are Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives An excellent communicator and a good team player Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied env ironment Helping to empower & support service user independence.

An unpaid carer? We recognise that many of our colleagues have unpaid caring responsibilities and we welcome applications from unpaid carers. We value the skills and experience that caring can bring to the workplace.Why Cygnet? Well offer youSalary: £13.00 per hour (+12.1% for A/L allowance) Flexible working with opportunity for overtime Regular coaching & appraisal Expert supervision & peer supportPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 5JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The normal duties of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be undertaken. This includes ward rounds, clinics, administration, teaching and inpatient support to colleagues in addition to take part in the rolling trauma on call rota.

The trauma service is currently covered by a 1 in 10 week rolling rota encompassing 2 Consultants.

The post has secretarial support which includes a medical secretary shared with 1 other consultant and further typing support, on-site office facilities will be provided.

On-Call Arrangements and Cover of Patients

As we work split sites we have two consultants on call 7 days a week. This is a 1 in 10 rota as a pair and so rotates between Consultant A and Consultant B responsibilities. 1 consultant will be Consultant A Saturday to Monday and then Consultant B Tuesday to Friday. The following rota it will alternate to the other Consultant being A over the weekend.

Consultant A - 17:00 from Friday to 17:00 on Monday

Consultant B - 17:00 Monday to 17:00 on Friday

Consultant A undertakes Fracture Clinic in the morning and Trauma theatre in the afternoon and evening during the weekdays or all day theatre on weekends. They are non-resident on-call overnight.

Consultant B has Trauma Theatre in the morning followed by ward rounds in the afternoon until 17:00 during the week and ward round only at weekends. Ward rounds entail reviewing every orthopaedic patient including paediatrics, on a daily basis and liaising with the named consultant when required for elective and trauma patients. Shared care is provided for patients with other specialities including with paediatrics where required.

The Cannock Chase Elective Hub patients have registrar ward rounds 7 days per week, twice a day from a 24/7 on-call non-resident T&O registrar. There is also FY2 on-call on-site 24/7 for the site and an anaesthetic registrar resident on site 24/7. Consultant A and B would then be contacted if required.

A specimen timetable is included in the Job description and the final job plan will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. The days outlined may change due to theatre and clinic availability. A job plan review will be conducted within 12 months of appointment. The Trust is committed to ensuring equitable working conditions for candidates.

On-Call Arrangements and Cover of Patients

As we work split sites we have two consultants on call 7 days a week.

Consultant B ward rounds entail reviewing every orthopaedic patient on a daily basis and liaising with the named consultant when required.

Weekend On-Call = Friday 17:00 Monday 17:00

Weekday On-Call = Monday 17:00 Friday 17:00

Routine work commitments are suspended whilst a consultant is on-call allowing the following trauma commitments:

08:00 09:00 Trauma Meeting/ Ward Round

09:30 13:30 New Fracture Clinic

13:30 20:00 Trauma Theatre List

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS FRCS (or equivalent qualification) or who will be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

4 Compton Road West

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

NHS Staff Survey: Our staff scored Autonomy and Control at 7.19, well above the national average. Here, youre trusted to lead, innovate, and shape your work.

To provide clinical and managerial leadership to the clinical team in area of clinical speciality by working collaboratively with other Lead Therapists and the Therapy Service Lead.

To contribute to the development of a Therapy Services vision and strategy in conjunction with the wider Trust and other divisional strategies, ensuring that opportunities for development and collaborative working are promoted.

To be responsible for the management of staff rotas and leave for staff in the team

To ensure efficient time management of team to meet performance targets

To be responsible for determining safe staffing levels in conjunction with the Therapy Lead within area of clinical speciality.

To make recommendations for relevant skill mix of staff to meet service needs

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in applying Therapeutic process to include assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialised treatment in area of speciality
• Experience of working with patients in relevant specialist area
• Active member of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including liaison with clinical specialists, GP, specialist nurses, community teams etc
• Supervision, appraisal and training of junior members of staff and students
• Ability to autonomously manage a caseload of highly complex patients
• Proven leadership experience in relevant clinical specialty or similar clinical field

Desirable

• Ability to undertake projects within specialist area e.g using NICE guidance, benchmarking and clinical audit
• Ability to lead and participate in departmental audits and review of Trust Policy

Skills

Essential

• Proven time management skills
• Ability to remain flexible when organising and prioritising own clinical and non-clinical caseload
• High level of written and verbal communication including report writing skills
• Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of patients in relevant clinical area
• Ability to present and teach information to junior and assistant staff and students as part of an inservice programme.
• Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation, in line with legal and Trust standards.
• Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
• Ability to problem-solve and to demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience an knowledge

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience of managing and developing junior and assistant staff
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable

• Experience of using HR policy and procedure including sickness absence and performance management
• Knowledge of change management principles

Communication

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Competent in the use of IT including proficient in emails
• Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Paediatric Therapies (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy to a minimum level 1 - reading and writing

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of cleaning as a paid profession

Desirable

• Previous experience of cleaning in a clinical environment

Technical skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Industrial cleaning equipment

Other requirements spec

Essential

• Physically fit to carry out a range of high and low tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure, and to be flexible to the needs of the service.

Language requirement

Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the 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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Christchurch Hospital

Fairmile road

Christchurch

BH23 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Active Nurse Associate registration with NMC
• Level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous inpatient/rehabilitation care experience
• Additional relevant post-reg training

skills/knowledge

Essential

• Ability to deliver safe patient care, including medicine administration, recording/ reporting patient Obs and ECG`s.
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• Good IT and EPR system knowledge

Desirable

• Able to interpret NEWS2 and have good understanding of the deteriorating patient.
• Understanding of sub-acute rehab & palliative care
• Experience using SystmOne or similar EPR

Personal

Essential

• Professional manner; upholds NMC Code

Desirable

• Able to deliver care that includes moving & handling
• Friendly, approachable, team-focused attitude
• Flexible to work days/nights/weekends/bank holidays

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Spinneyfields

H.E. Bates Way

Rushden

NN10 9YP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will work as part of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology team, providing specialist diagnostic investigations and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with upper and lower gastrointestinal disorders.

The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within their scope of practice, undertaking specialist GI Physiology investigations, interpreting findings and producing accurate clinical reports to support diagnosis and patient management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform, interpret and report specialist GI Physiology investigations in accordance with local policies, national guidance and professional standards.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the diagnostic pathway, ensuring patients are fully informed and supported during procedures.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and communicate investigation findings effectively to referring clinicians and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to conservative management services, providing evidence-based patient education and support where appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team working to support the management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance through audit, quality improvement, incident reporting and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Support service development and innovation to improve patient pathways, service efficiency and quality of care.
• Participate in the education, training and supervision of trainees, students and other healthcare professionals as required.
• Maintain professional registration and competence through continuing professional development, ensuring compliance with HCPC standards and departmental mandatory training requirements.
• Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the GI Physiology service, supporting colleagues and providing flexibility to meet service needs.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• MSc Clinical Science (Gastrointestinal Physiology) or equivalent recognised qualification.

Desirable

• AGIP accreditation
• Higher degree (MPhil/PhD) or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) or relevant professional body.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached documents for full details of the job description and person specification for the Band 8b Head of Financial Services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Accountancy (CCAB) Qualification
• Evidenced continuous professional development record

Desirable

• Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

• Expert, demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of financial accounting and information systems and accounting procedures within the NHS
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of International Accounting Standards and their application
• Detailed understanding of the Payment by Results (PbR) tariff system and its application within an NHS Foundation Trus
• Experience of modelling the financial impact of service pathway redesign
• Experience of developing income, expenditure and activity forecasts, including the modelling of different scenarios
• Expert analytical skills to solve highly complex financial and non financial problems including devising and using benchmarking data as a tool to compare and contrast detailed data sets
• Significant experience of working with Clinical Care Group & Non-Clinical Care Group colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in the use of E-Financials software packages
• Experience in the use of PLICS costing software
• Previous experience of working within an NHS Foundation Trust
• Experience of using Business Objects

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Clear, demonstrable understanding of statutory and other financial responsibilities
• Computer literate with experience of using Microsoft Office applications
• Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate contentious information to an audience that may not be receptive. This will include senior managers within the Trust and external stakeholders

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of NHS financial and accounting procedures in relation to the portfolio
• Understanding of NHS statutory and other financial responsibilities
• Ability to interpret highly complex information, including national financial policies
• Recent Expert Knowledge of Clinical Care Group & Non-Clinical Care Group finances

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Active listening skills, to interpret managers needs and issues
• Ability to forge and maintain constructive relationships with senior managers and to constructively challenge and hold to account in relation to financial decision making and subsequent consequences
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Confident in dealing with key relationships with Clinical Directors and Directors of Operations and senior managers within the organisation
• Ability to use initiative, work autonomously, and demonstrate flexibility
• Ability to lead a team of fellow professionals and to adopt a collaborative approach both within the Finance function and across UHD
• Able to communicate sensitive/contentious financial information in a clear and persuasive way

Other

Essential

• Ability to express facts, ideas and opinions clearly and directly both orally and in writing to both internal and external stakeholders
• Political astuteness to understand the business, political and economic context in which discussions are taking place
• Ability to write and present reports on complex matters in a way which can be understood by other professionals
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to builds networks with external contacts to maintain professional knowledge and developments within the local healthcare economy
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to provide and accept constructive criticism and to reflect and learn from guidance and feedback
• Well organised, a completer/ finisher with the ability to multi-task complex issues
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and to manage the expectations of stakeholder

Language requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the 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.

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We require you to bring your qualification certificates, photographic identification and provide a portfolio of evidence of your skills and experience on the day of your interview. Your portfolio should include certificates for training carried out in your place of work, documentation of your skills and competencies which have been signed by your manager or supervisor. An overview or reflection of your experience working in a healthcare setting. Please ensure you meet the essential requirements in the job description and ensure you refer to this in your application.

Essential Requirements

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills) please ensure you document this in your application in the qualification section, you will need to bring your certificates on the interview day.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent direct care experience in a recognised healthcare environment, please ensure you document your qualifications and your experience in your application, you will need to bring your certificates on the interview day and evidence your experience through your portfolio.

Please note you will need to provide your qualifications/portfolio of evidence of your skills and experience on the day of your interview.

• Experience of caring in a health care setting
• Ability to meet basic care needs of patients, washing, dressing and assistance with feeding etc.
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers.
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Alignment to trust values and core behaviours.
• Must be flexible to meet the needs of the service and be able to work a full variety of shifts including days and nights.
• Basic IT skills

All successful candidates will be given support before working in the clinical area, by taking part in our mandatory Healthcare Academy programme, if you are new to the Trust.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a face to face interview on Tuesday 01 September 2026 at Regent Point, Gosforth.

You will be required to provide photographic identification on the day of interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills)

Desirable

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Experience of caring in a health care setting

Desirable

• An understanding of working in the NHS

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
• Ability to meet basic care needs of patients, washing, dressing and assistance with feeding etc

Desirable

• Venepuncture skills
• Competent in physical skills e.g. recording ECGs, recording blood glucose etc

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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

317 Trustwide

NE7 7DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)