Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and person specification for full details on the main responsibilities and criteria

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/Nurse Practitioner Degree or appropriate qualification
• Mentorship preparation or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and post registration studies in a clinical portfolio

Desirable

• Master's Degree or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse/AHP with extensive post-registration experience
• Evidence of ability to provide support mechanism to other staff within the Emergency areas

Desirable

• Experience in formal teaching programmes
• Experience of policies and guideline development

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain standards of care/leadership in a busy environment
• Must be able to use initiative to prioritise and organise workload
• Knowledge of up to date issues in Nurse/AHP education

Desirable

• Experience of implementing change

Aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards. To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches
• Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations.
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools appropriate to meet a wide range of needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of legislation around SEND
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions.
• Substantial clinical experience in a range of childrens OT assessment and interventions
• Community based Childrens Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience of working with a paediatric client group
• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Developed skills in working with individuals and families with physical and sensory needs

Desirable

• Research skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Diploma level specialist training or experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Post-graduate certified courses specific to childrens needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc)
• Membership of professional body (RCOT)

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Children & Family Health Devon

Unit 1

Capital Court, Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate

EXETER

EX2 7FW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical: The consultant will be expected to develop and expand the existing clinical service for the investigation and management of patients with disorders of immunity, including allergy, immunodeficiency, and other clinical conditions where disordered immune function may play a role. Referrals will be from both primary and secondary care and will be conducted by regular out-patient clinics and by hospital, telephone and written consultations. The consultant will also be expected to work with clinical and laboratory colleagues to maintain and develop the immunopathology service, so that a high-quality, cost-effective service is provided.

Management and Administration: The post holder will be asked to undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities within the department and Trusts as agreed with the Speciality Lead and relevant Chief of Services. The post holder will be expected to cover other colleagues when on annual and study leave.

Training: The consultant will be expected to participate in the training of resident medical staff, nursing staff and biomedical scientists and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities.

Research and Development: The consultant will be expected to participate in research and development and assist in the supervision of projects undertaken by junior medical staff, nursing staff and healthcare scientists.

Supporting Professional Activities: The consultant will be expected to participate in audit and continuing professional development (CPD) and to maintain an adequate CPD portfolio. Reasonable support, both in time and funding, will be available to support this activity. The consultant will also be expected to participate in the Trusts' appraisals scheme for medical staff. This is conducted within directorates and follows national guidelines. The job plan will be agreed at annual appraisal and will include recognition of time for essential clinical governance activity. In the event of an inability to agree the job plan, the matter will be referred to the medical director of the Trust.

The appointee will be provided with appropriate office accommodation; desktop computer, e-mail and internet and have full-time secretarial support. Good library facilities are available at the Postgraduate Medical Centres at FPH, St Peter's and the RSCH and at the University of Surrey.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD
• Trained Educational Supervisor

Experience

Essential

• Relevant and up to date experience in the practice of Allergy and Immunology
• Clinical experience sufficient to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients on an out-patient basis
• Experience in multi-disciplinary clinical audit
• Knowledge of principal components and involvement of consultant staff in NHS management
• Experience of teaching and training resident medical, nursing and biomedical scientist staff.
• Experience of research.
• Recent clinical experience and training in specialist drug allergy and challenge/provocation testing
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership skills

Desirable

• Experience of business case preparation
• Specific management training
• Active participation in appropriate professional bodies.
• Intention to develop or continue a research interest
• Evidence of publications

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and administrative staff.
• Flexibility and willingness to participate in and contribute to team working and service delivery.
• Ability to travel between sites and other hospitals aligned to BSPS
• Able to evaluate own clinical practice
• Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Capacity to motivate, delegate and lead

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the audiological care of patients allocated to them. For every patient contact the post holder will comply with the Trusts Infection Control Procedures to minimise the risk of cross infection with particular reference to the handling, cleaning and disinfection of ear canal impressions, ear moulds and equipment.

To provide excellent service to clients, outlining options in a family-friendly, supportive atmosphere, working empathetically with the client to overcome fears and anxieties about solutions to their communication difficulties.

Diagnostic Audiology

ENT clinics are held at Warwick Hospital and Stratford upon Avon Hospital. The post holder will work autonomously to British Society of Audiology Standards to provide accurate assessments for patients of all ages.

The post holder will be responsible for providing accurate reports to General Practitioners, ENT Consultants and other professionals and advise where appropriate onward referrals and/or further audiological investigations.

Discussing diagnostic results with patients informing them about their hearing loss in an empathetic manner to motivate them to make informed choices about rehabilitation options to assist with their communication difficulties.

Recognise conditions that require medical treatment and refer to medical practitioner as necessary.

Provide instruction to clients to enable them to respond appropriately to routine hearing tests.

Adult Rehabilitation

At clinics held at Warwick Audiology Department and Stratford upon Avon Hospital the post holder will work autonomously and where necessary alone to provide Hearing Assessments, Hearing Aid Fittings, Hearing Aid Reassessments, Follow ups and Hearing Aid Repairs for adult patients.

Hearing Assessments and Reassessments to be conducted using BSA recommended Procedures via programmable audiological testing equipment. Assessments of patients disability and handicap will be assessed using interview and counselling techniques using a variety of questionnaires/formal outcome tools. The post holder must confidently discuss their findings and agree a care plan with the patient. If appropriate impressions of the patients ears can be taken for ear moulds. Appropriate reports and onward referrals must be completed.

The fittings of digital hearing aid devices including RITE systems must be undertaken using appropriate prescription targets, using Real Ear Measurements. Instruction to patients on the use, acclimatisation and hearing strategies to ensure the needs of the patients and abilities are met.

Hearing Aid Follow Ups are essential to provide the patient with the opportunity to discuss challenges faced and experiences gained and identify potential changes to their hearing aids to maximise their hearing experience and should include outcome measures.

A booked Hearing Aid Repair Service is offered at both Warwick Audiology Department and Stratford Hospital. The post holder will be required to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Where necessary reprogramming hearing aids, impression taking, necessary counselling and hearing aid maintenance will be undertaken. The post holder must use initiative to develop care plans and make decision regarding onward referrals or additional supportive appointments outside the scope of a hearing aid repair.

Undertake assessments/rehabilitation within patients homes and manage the domiciliary service waiting list.

Service Development

Assist in the future development within the Adult Audiology services that enable greater access to services for patients.

Support delegated responsibilities for the services IQIPS preparation and assessments.

Training, Supervision, Research and Professional Development

Provide clinical supervision for students, work experience and colleagues from other disciplines on agreed clinics

To strive to increase knowledge relevant to Audiology and administration in your role.

To participate in appropriate training and development activities as required developing and maintaining competency in your role.

Participate in the personal annual review process and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Communications and Working Relationships

To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.

To inform and liaise with senior colleagues on all aspects of Audiology and administration related to your role.

To establish a working rapport with other team members and to contribute to team meetings. The post holder is required to work as part of a team. Assigned workloads identify booked appointments, however it is essential to review colleagues workloads and assist when possible to maximise capacity and efficiency.

Ensure departmental and/or national policies and procedures are implemented in your area and to be pro-active in suggesting improvements for the service as a whole.

Having a good understanding of the needs of the hard of hearing and Deaf patients so that clear communication is possible in a friendly and helpful manner always.

At all times, be aware when communicating of the need for confidentiality, privacy and dignity.

Measurable Result Areas

Ensure accurate documentation occurs within patient records.

Completes audit information on time and effectiveness.

Produce reports on Audiometric differential diagnosis.

Ability to interpret audiological results and deliver rehabilitative options to patients and carers.

Ensure British Society of Audiology recommended procedures and protocols are adhered to.

Ability to prioritise workload and organise own/others workload ensuring efficient and effective working is maximised within the team/service.

Participate in promoting innovative practice within the department.

Review, as delegated by senior audiologists, policies and protocols to ensure best and up to date practice is maintained.

Assist in the future development within the Adult Audiology services that enable greater access to services for patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology / MPPM and BAAT I and II / CAC or CCC (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training supervisory qualification (clinical educators etc)
• Voluntary Registration in preparation for State Registration
• Membership of BAA / BSA

Experience

Essential

• Experience in hearing assessments, fitting and follow ups
• Relevant and up to date post registration experience
• Working autonomously

Desirable

• Supervisory experience of junior staff
• Experience of AuditBase

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of standards and advance testing procedures
• Adult rehabilitation expertise
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant NICE guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary/professional collaborative working
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, especially in relation to communication difficulties
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Report writing skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of various hearing aid technologies
• Have a wide knowledge of networks and referral routes
• Knowledge of audit methods and appreciation of the value of audit to practice improvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to positively motivate others and work effectively in a team
• Able to communicate to all levels of staff in a diplomatic / confident manner
• Diplomatic and assertive with clinical / administrative problem solving
• Can establish areas for concern and refer these assertively to relevant personnel, ensuring patients receive effective care
• Able to manage own time effectively
• Able to manage and resolve conflict
• Effective planning & organisational skills
• Flexible, positive approach to work
• Willingness to assist colleagues
• Resilient and able to work in an environment that can be emotionally challenging

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Well presented
• Full driving licence and use of car

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology Department D23916

Warwick Audiology Department, Acorn House, Coventry Road, Warwick, CV34 4RT

Warwick

CV34 4RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work.

Continuously assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment, using appropriate programmes/methods of care.

To ensure a high delivery of quality care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. Participating in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.

To practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional conduct and scope of professional practice and maintain own NMC registration.

In the absence of a senior colleague, and following appropriate induction and guidance, will be expected to co-ordinate the shift, and take management responsibility for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward or department.

Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure an effective flow and communications within the area, including being available for Board and Ward Rounds as required.

Communication

Showing empathy, understanding, and professionalism, when communicating with patients, their carers and families. Identifying individual needs and therefore utilising a range of agreed communication mediums.

Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and all levels of staff.

Maintain confidentiality at all times, as required by legislation and Trust policy.

Professionalism

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

To act in a professional manner, and as a role model, at all times, leading by example to junior members of the team.

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the department. Promoting a professional and positive working environment.

Maintain and develop own professional knowledge.

Be aware of and adhere to the Professional Presentation Policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level RGN
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing/Health studies
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Non-medical prescriber
• IT Skills

Experience

Desirable

• Acute Nursing
• Surgical Nursing

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a good understanding of the nursing process
• Able to efficiently plan and allocate work
• Able to manage time effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrate an understanding of Equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Must be able to work on own initiative and be able to supervise other staff effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other

Essential

• Flexible - can work shifts, weekend, bank holidays and evening duties
• Full Driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Must be willing to travel across localities

Desirable

• Able to change duties at short notice
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Surgical Unit D24428

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To obtain venous or capillary blood samples from children and young people.
• To label specimen bottles accurately and place samples in appropriately labelled bottles and packaging for transporting to the relevant laboratory.
• To conduct all procedures with an awareness of the childs individual needs and respecting patient confidentiality.
• To record appropriately in the patients electronic records in accordance to trust policy.
• To approach the child with courtesy and give an age appropriate explanation of the procedure.
• Obtain appropriate consent for the procedure being carried out.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
• When carrying out assessments document and sign all results and inform trained nurses/clinicians of abnormal results and outcomes of assessments.
• To be responsible for highlighting and identification of child protection concerns to either the Children's Community Nursing Team Leader and Safeguarding lead at the Hertfordshire Community Trust and action concerns through child protection procedures.
• Overseeing the stores and ensuring stock levels are maintained.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

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Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent.
• Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
• NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

• First Aid, Health Care related courses
• Previous Community Phlebotomy Experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting
• Previous experience with children & young people in the community.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality
• Experience of caring for the child/young person with special needs

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to the development of new clinics/services.

skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to establish and maintain verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records.
• Accept delegation and work without direct supervision
• Good time management skills
• Basic computer skills in order to write up daily clinical notes, check email, do online training

Desirable

• Experience of running community clinics
• Clinical skills in Blood pressure monitoring and urinalysis.

personal qualities

Essential

• Able to work flexible hours
• Flexible to meet needs of service
• Be prepared to work to guidelines and procedures
• Ability to travel to child or young person's home within West Hertfordshire
• Ability to remain calm and composed in a challenging situation

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Peace Children's Centre

Peace Prospect

Watford

WD17 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Values

To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meet Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act

Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment

To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons

To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times

To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by Service needs

To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage

To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Clinical Practice

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Health Care Assistants

To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction and supervision of the registered professional.

To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered Professional

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.

To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.

To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.

To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.

Communications and Interpersonal Relationships

Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication.

Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.

To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.

Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.

Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area in accordance with Trust policy.

Team Working

Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.

Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.

To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.

Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.

Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional

Clean and check beds, bed spaces and lockers following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).

Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.

Support the house keeper with general housekeeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).

Education, Training and Personal Development

To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.

To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.

To participate in the Trust Appraisal process

To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.

To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.

Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in delivering care and working in a healthcare or people centred environment.

Skills

Essential

• Able to work to agreed level of competency.
• Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Competent IT skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to write accurately and legibly.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Empathetic
• Reliable

Other

Essential

• Able to work flexibly over a 24 hour period.
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able, with appropriate support, to work in an emotionally demanding environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Professional/Clinica

To provide strong visible leadership to all staff within the ward and across the organisation, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

To develop the ward teams, individuals and self to enhance performance, ensuring that staff training needs to meet organisational objectives are pursued through the principles of IPR and PDP and knowledge & skills framework, in accordance with Trust Policies and procedures.

To be responsible for own professional registration and ensure that all nurses working on the ward have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code, Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives and in accordance to Trust policy, ensuring a robust system is in place to checking registered practitioners registration status.

Provide leadership for the implementation of the quality improvement projects.

Ensure a strong team focus on high quality, clinically effective healthcare that meet our patients needs, is embedded in ward culture.

Create and maintain a strong culture of Infection Prevention & Control awareness & practice and ensure robust systems are in place to measure IP&C standards, celebrate & share good practice and develop & review action plans to address deficiencies.

Develop, maintain and review annually the wards philosophy so that this continually reflects the aims of the team, division and organisation.

Develop and lead a team that seeks to actively resolve compliant/concerns at local level ensuring appropriate escalation of complaints, clinical incidents or near misses.

Participate in patient acuity studies measuring patient dependency and nurse to bed ratio.

Foster and embed a patient safety culture and participate in national and local patient safety work streams or campaigns to improve the patients environment and experience such as Patient Safety Thermometer.

Develop and maintain cohesive multidisciplinary working relationships which focus on individualised patient care that facilitates a care management plan and a safe and timely discharge.

Manage Strategy Main Duties

Promote the organisations Trust values and annual objectives, with particular reference to the Divisional business objectives, service strategies and developments.

Contribute to the creation, implementation and evaluation of the Divisional service plans by reviewing ward performance against organisational objectives, identifying cost pressures and exceptions and proposing service developments to the Divisional Management Team.

Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of Divisional service strategies and contracts by establishing systems to monitor performance at ward level.

Manage Finance Main Duties

Secure effective resource allocation for wards activities and quality initiatives, including the updating of ward and departmental capital and revenue equipment replacement plans at regular intervals to maintain continuity of service.

Monitor and control the use of ward resources by ensuring that costs are contained within allocated budgets whilst achieving maximum value for money on all expenditures and implement a robust system for exception reporting. Monitor and control the use of ward resources by ensuring that costs are contained within allocated budgets whilst achieving maximum value for money on all expenditures and implement a robust system for exception reporting.

Manage Services Main Duties

Initiate and implement change and improvement in services and operational system to meet Divisional service strategies and contracts.

Monitor, maintain and improve service delivery against quality and functional specifications, encourage staff to share innovations and good quality practice when visited by external regulating bodies.

Participate in the development and implementation of Integrated Care Pathways within the clinical area.

Benchmark ward services against published best practices, whilst ensuring that they meet statutory standards and professional guidelines.

Identify and contribute to the Divisional Management Team innovative service development ideas and proposals in line with evidence-based practice and the principles of clinical governance.

Manage People Main Duties

Recruit and select ward staff by defining future personnel requirements, determining specifications to secure quality people, and assessing and selecting candidates against Trust Values and organisational requirements.

Produce a timely roster that adheres to agreed KPIs and is safe, fair, effective and within budget. Support the rotation of all staff through the 24 hour period, agreeing and monitoring flexible working agreements to support individuals and the service. Support agile working where practicable.

Scrutinise your ward staffing on a daily basis and with your clinical sister /charge nurses ensure this is proactively managed in accordance with SWH 03254 Nurse Staffing Escalation procedure.

Develop and implement ward based accessible clinical supervision for all staff.

Monitor and evaluate sickness/absence trends and act accordingly in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with the Human Resources Department to proactively manage poor attendance, lateness, capability and performance issues in line with Trust policies and procedures.

Develop teams, individuals and self to enhance performance to achieve organisational objectives and divisional service strategies. Succession plan within your team.

Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self. Undertake learning needs analysis to establish the levels of skills for all grades of ward/department staff. Develop and implement a performance appraisal system supported by a dynamic development programme to meet staff training needs

Create maintain and enhance effective working relationships by involving and informing staff of service developments, performance against key performance indicators and quality metrics, and future plans honestly, timely and sensitively.

Ensure staff comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times and take appropriate action to deal with staff who disregard these obligations in the course of their employment

Develop and maintain a robust system for checking professional registration of nursing staff on appointment and annually thereafter comply with Trust policy.

Manage Information Main Duties

Exchange information to solve problems and make decisions by networking with wards/departments within and outside the Division and the Trust.

Contribute towards the Divisional service plans by reviewing ward/department performance against Divisional objectives and service strategies, identifying cost pressures and proposing service developments to the Divisional management team.

Contribute towards the Divisional service plans by reviewing ward performance against Divisional objectives and service strategies, identifying cost pressures and proposing service developments to the Divisional Management Team.

Establish and maintain a culture of shared learning from incidents and complaints. Develop and maintain a robust mechanism for ensuring good communication is disseminated through the team and foster a culture of openness and candour to all patients, relatives and staff. Measure the success of communication dissemination.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration for Paediatric Nursing/Health Studies
• Teaching Qualification
• Post-registration management qualification or equivalent experience
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience in nurse management
• Significant experience at band 6 within acute hospital setting
• Experience of change management
• Experience of Acute paediatrics

Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills and relevance to question
• Experience of writing guidelines/protocols & policies
• Sound knowledge of evidence based practice
• Knowledge and experience of audit process
• Evidence of involvement in change management
• Sound resource (human and finance) management skills

Desirable

• Some knowledge of business planning

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Can demonstrate characteristics of effective leadership
• Demonstrates ability to motivate, train and develop staff
• Is innovative, positive and has ability to stimulate a productive team Able to set/achieve individual/team objectives and meet deadlines
• Able to role model both clinically & managerially

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Up to date with current NHS priorities and nursing issues
• Flexible and adaptable in meeting changing service demand

Desirable

• Experience of project work 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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SWFT

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work within a team that provides an assessment and care service to patients with nursing/ health needs.
• To visit patients in their own homes and provide appropriate care and support as defined in the Care Plan. This will include aspects of personal care, hygiene, uncomplicated nursing procedures, exercise, activity and treatment programmes prescribed by therapists. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patients potential and where appropriate to support the carer.

• To support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their well-being.
• To undertake administration and clerical tasks that are associated with the care process including record keeping and use of computer.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good general education
• NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards qualification.

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Practical experience in a care setting
• Understanding of the needs of elderly patients

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative where necessary

Other requirements

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Herts and Essex Hospital

Cavell Drive

Bishops Stortford

CM23 5FD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expertise & Excellence in Clinical Practice

Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice. Care will responsive to individual needs and reflect current local protocols and national guidelines.

Act as an accessible professional for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) supporting the management of a clinical caseload. This will necessitate a degree of autonomy and advocacy to ensure the delivery of appropriate care.

Contribute to the management of a caseload of patients within speciality and prioritise workload to meet patient and service need.

Use knowledge of the speciality and treatment to support the development of personalised care pathways for individuals and assist with holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care and all care interventions.

Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensure that patients individual needs are expressed and valued and individual care plans are understood.

Advise on disease and symptom management for patients within the speciality in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Evaluate response to interventions and cascade to relevant colleagues.

Support patients to self-manage their condition where deemed appropriate. Provide education for those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will need ongoing face to face support.

Act as a resource providing specialist advice and support across service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care.

Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this specialist service to demonstrate expertise in extended nursing roles. Assess and assist in managing individual psychological reactions to diagnosis, treatment and associated side effects of including oncology treatments, early pregnancy, infertility and miscarriage patients.

Management & Leadership

Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical leadership to others across the organisation.

Provide support to ensure public and patient involvement is embedded within the sphere of practice.

Assist in setting measurable outcomes for the service and continuous evaluation of practice supporting changes where necessary.

Contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Participate in operational and strategic planning for the development and delivery of the specialist service. Support service improvement activities.

Attend Trust senior nurse meetings and contribute to the agenda and strategic nursing vision.

Represent the Trust by contributing to and participating in meetings locally, regional and nationally relating to the speciality.

Contribute to an annual service review, gathering information to support the annual report.

Communication

Take personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.

Act as a role model for excellent communication skills. Demonstrate empathetic interpersonal and communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients and carers through diagnosis, treatment, disease progression, prognosis and supportive and palliative care where applicable. This will involve occasionally imparting significant news or supporting patients and carers during and following such consultations.

Effectively and sensitively communicate complex and sensitive information to emotionally distressed patients and family/carers at key points along the care pathway on a frequent basis.

As a core member of the MDT provide professional advice to gynaecology patients and liaise with other specialities to ensure we deliver a seamless service to all of the gynaecology patients.

Refer to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary care appropriate to patients individual needs and circumstance.

Maintain links with local and national organisations, which support the care of patients within this speciality.

Education

Identify and use educational strategies to deliver information to patients and carers.

Participate in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities.

Assist in the development of other professionals by contributing to Trust wide specialist education and training.

Support the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trusts education strategy as agreed with the appropriate senior nurse to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients.

Act as a mentor/clinical supervisor as appropriate.

Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engages with learning and development opportunities needed to work as an advancing practitioner and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met.

Contribute to promoting educational links with local providers of higher education and deliver lectures on a range of courses.

Quality, Audit, Innovation and Research

Assist in the development of written patient information and use existing appropriate resources to inform users, according to individually assessed need.

Work within the NMC code of professional conduct.

Contribute to the development of policies and clinical guidelines to support the specialist service.

Collaborate with other MDT members to develop and update multi-professional Trust operational policies and guidelines.

Maintain patient records and ensure an effective documentation system to reflect the activity and delivery of specialist nursing care.

Promote the service were applicable.

Use creative reasoning, experience and vision to support advancement of care.

Develop new skills in response to emerging knowledge and techniques.

Supports management of change as required.

Maintain membership and attendance at national and local forums to network and debate issues to inform the specialist nursing role and service delivery where applicable.

Assist with the collation of data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality through audit and research.

Contribute to the identification of patients eligible for trial entry. Provide support to patients considering entry to clinical trials in relation to informed consent and advocacy.

Participate in clinical research relevant to practice area.

Assist in the development of links and system to seek the views of patient and carers to ensure service development is in line with user need.

Additional Responsibilities

To have a good knowledge of gynaecology services.

To be aware of national guidelines related to Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy.

To have excellent communication skills when dealing with patients and families with sensitive issues.

To have a good understanding of both surgical and medical procedures within the gynaecological field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Professional Nursing
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Mentorship and Assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Two years' experience in Acute Nursing in Gynaecology/Early Pregnancy
• Wide range of Clinical Skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based practices
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
• Demonstrates understanding of resource management
• Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
• Able to manage personal time and that of others efficiently and effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as an effective team member
• Is committed to and demonstrates ability to teach successfully
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
• Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
• Able to achieve individual and team objectives
• Committed to the delivery of high quality healthcare

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to self-development and the development of others
• Able to work flexible shifts including night duty and weekend working when required
• Able to change duties at short notice

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Clinical Systems Dispatcher (CSD) sits at the heart of our Urgent Primary Care service. While clinicians focus on treating patients, this role ensures the service runs efficiently and patients receive the right support at the right time. This role brings together patients, clinicians, drivers and support services to make sure everything works smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating patient appointments and urgent home visits
• Monitoring incoming requests for care and ensuring they are dealt with promptly
• Supporting healthcare professionals by managing appointment schedules
• Keeping patients updated if there are delays
• Responding to phone calls from healthcare partners and support services
• Using computer systems to manage patient information and bookings
• Helping oversee drivers and support staff during overnight shifts
• Identifying and escalating any issues that could affect patient care
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Keep patients requiring a home visit updated on expected arrival time of the GP or nurse, escalating to the senior clinician on shift if the patients condition has changed or worsened
• Provide shift handovers including any escalations or issues that have happened during your shift
• Report any incidents
• Follow business continuity plans and escalate to the Director on Call where required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an administrative, coordination or scheduling role
• Experience working in a busy environment with multiple priorities
• Experience maintaining accurate records and data systems
• Experience communicating with a range of stakeholders by telephone and email
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Experience coordinating appointments, bookings or service delivery

Desirable

• Experience of working to performance targets, deadlines or KPIs
• Experience handling incidents, escalation processes or operational issues
• Experience supervising staff, drivers or support teams
• Experience in a healthcare, NHS or urgent care environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong IT skills and confidence using multiple computer systems simultaneously
• Ability to accurately input, maintain and retrieve data
• Customer service and patient-focused communication skills
• Ability to manage complaints, concerns and difficult situations professionally
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
• Ability to use initiative and solve problems independently

Other requirements wider responsibilities

Essential

• Ability to work shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to attend Nelson House base and other locations as required
• Ability to act as a chaperone when required
• Compliance with confidentiality, information governance and health & safety requirements

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Calm and resilient under pressure
• Reliable and dependable
• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
• Team player who works collaboratively
• Patient centred and committed to high standards of care
• Able to make decisions confidently within defined procedures
• Positive and proactive approach to work

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

Desirable

• Fire Warden trained/qualification
• First Aid trained/qualification

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

Taurus Healthcare Limited

Address

Taurus Healthcare

Nelson House

Whitecross Road

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR4 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Vertis Health is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Service. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist expertise in speech, language, communication and social interaction assessment, supporting high-quality, evidence-based diagnostic decision-making for adults referred for autism assessment.

You will conduct specialist assessments, review developmental histories and supporting information, contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions, and produce clear, high-quality clinical reports. The role also involves supporting personalised recommendations, reasonable adjustments and signposting to appropriate services.

The successful candidate will have experience of assessing communication and social interaction differences in adults, excellent clinical reasoning and report-writing skills, and a commitment to person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming practice. You will work within NICE guidance, professional standards and organisational governance frameworks, helping to ensure a safe, compassionate and high-quality experience for individuals accessing the service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing neurodevelopmental service where clinical quality, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• - Understanding of autism across adulthood, including masking, pragmatic language differences and reasonable adjustments.
• - Knowledge of adult safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and the Mental Capacity Act.
• - Ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources into clear clinical reasoning.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Commitment to equality, accessibility and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Experience

Essential

• - Significant post-qualification experience within adult neurodevelopmental, mental health, learning disability, community or related services.
• - Experience assessing communication and social interaction differences in adults.
• - Experience contributing to multidisciplinary clinical assessment and decision-making.
• - Strong report-writing and clinical documentation skills.

Desirable

• - Experience contributing to Adult ASD diagnostic pathways.
• - Experience using structured communication and social interaction assessment tools.
• - Experience of ADOS-2, ADI-R or equivalent autism assessment methodologies.
• - Experience within Right to Choose or community neurodevelopmental services.

Qualifications

Essential

• - Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• - Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.

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

Vertis Health

Address

38 Kenilworth Close

Crabbs Cross

Redditch

B97 5JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e-mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 13 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, [email protected]

Staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Qualification relevant to child mental health at postgraduate level or accredited as a mental health practitioner. Training in a specific mental health intervention such as CBT, attachment focused, systemic psychotherapy, psychology or creative therapy.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Supervision/mentoring qualification
• Evidence of experience working with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation and policy and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health
• Knowledge of the different presentations of neurodiversity.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of supporting children and young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and their families

Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of working with young people and families in a brief intervention model, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience of working with children and families in the community
• Experience of professional consultation and multi-disciplinary working.

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others
• Experience of assessing and intervening with a pre-school client group and offering attachment-focused interventions
• Experience of working with young people who have neurodevelopmental difficulties.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship and experience in working with children and young people with complex needs, safeguarding and contextual difficulties. Ability to work with people whose behaviour is personally challenging and with support, deal with frequent exposure to highly distressing or highly emotional circumstances.
• The ability to work and co-operate actively as a member of a team and with the wider professional network including other agencies.
• Ability to follow and apply service processes and procedures. Ability to be flexible and respond to rapid changes.
• Ability to work in isolation and manage own caseload timely and efficiently as well as maintaining intense concentration on a frequent basis.
• Understands the impact on equality, diversity and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and ability to "hold" the stress of others
• Ability to use effective time management and organisational management skills
• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Starfish House

3 North Road

Stevenage

SG1 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification to degree level in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered

Experience

Essential

• NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services
• Experience of using/fitting adaptive equipment

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Broad knowledge of relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions ? Demonstration of knowl
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area
• Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail
• Able to make clinical decision and problem solve without direct supervision
• Able to manage busy case load and prioritise

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

hereford

HR1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To provide an outpatient occupationally focused community mental health service within their area of responsibility (AOR) of the Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)/liaison role. This will include leading in the organisation and delivery of high intensity therapeutic interventions, educational, training and mental health promotion regimes in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary mental health team at the DCMH.
• To manage a caseload of complex cases in line with the experience and specialist knowledge held.
• To carry out complex mental health assessments and subsequent reviews for personnel referred to the DCMH.
• To have continued responsibility for an identified case load by reviewing client needs by providing flexible and individualised care packages to meet the mental health needs of military personnel with mental health problems.
• To maintain contemporaneous accurate electronic records and clinical notes of all client contact.
• To provide reports to and maintain liaison with Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners and other relevant professional agencies.
• To participate in and provide clinical supervision and caseload management for more junior mental health clinicians.
• To provide supervision for secondary and tertiary clinical interventions.
• To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and participate in departmental clinical and business meetings and take the lead in initiatives as directed by the Network or Team Manager.
• To recognise limits of competence and seek clinical supervision and/or advice as appropriate.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of Health Governance (HG) and the ability to lead on specific domains as directed by the HG lead.
• To deliver up to date, evidence-based interventions for mental health problems based on guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Treatment Agency (NTA).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have 3 years experience in a Mental Health Role delivering therapy.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a graduate level professional in adult mental health.
• Experience of working in adult community mental health.
• Experience of service and/or line management responsibility.
• Must be in date for Basic Life Support (BLS), Anaphylaxis, Automated External
• Defibrillator (AED) and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and be able to provide certification.
• Must hold current, valid personal medical indemnity insurance.
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must either:
• 1.Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration as an occupational therapist or practitioner psychologist or Social Work England Registered Social Worker with Post-graduate training and accreditation in National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 2.Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse with Post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression etc).
• or
• 3.United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) or British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered psychotherapist with post-graduate training and accreditation in NICE recognised modality for common mental disorders (e.g. CBT, Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Counselling for Depression 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.

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

RAF Brize Norton Mental Health Centre

Carterton, Oxfordshire

OX18 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)