Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, which provides a range of specialist services to substance users, including harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, care planning, health education and detoxification, mindfulness and groupwork.

2. To make continuous assessments of the psychological, emotional, social, and rehabilitative needs of clients, taking into account the needs of the client, their family/carer and local community, with regular evaluation of care plans.

3. To provide case management to a defined caseload of clients, under the supervision of their manager and the multi-disciplinary team.

4. To use agreed and established outcome monitoring tools and any other relevant quality measures.

5. To manage the transfer of individuals between prisons and into the community.

6. To counsel individuals about their substance use, using motivational interviewing and other evidence-based interventions.

7. To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively.

8. To understand and implement clinical governance.

9. To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered by following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, procedures, and practice guidelines.

10. To ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including Incident Reporting.

11. To support the wider service with additional interventions as appropriate and with relevant training, e.g. initial clinical assessment, second signatory for controlled drugs, urine testing, dry blood-spot testing, etc.

Communication

1. To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

2. To liaise and communicate relevant information with partner agencies within local and Trust guidelines.

3. To promote an open dialogue culture, where a positive culture on improving communication and maintenance of healthy therapeutic relationships with clients are enhanced and valued.

4. To contribute to the promotion of team cohesiveness and working collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.

5. To work collaboratively in developing professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers, ensuring a corporate approach is adopted.

Information and Resource Management:

1. To be responsible for the effective management of own caseload.

2. To maintain accurate and up to date documentation of all client records, ensuring the confidentialityof such records are in line with the Data Protection Act and local policies.

3. To adhere to all service data recording policies, such as NDTMS and TOPs.

4. To be responsible for ensuring monthly reports and other data reporting are submitted within agreed timescales.

5. To ensure that all client interaction entered onto SystmOne is accurate and timely.

6. To demonstrate responsible time management.

7. To ensure that all local and Addictions service administration systems are followed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma level or NVQ level 4

Desirable

• Motivational Interviewing/Relapse management training
• Harm reduction training

Experience

Essential

• Keeping accurate electronic records.
• Experience of conducting risk assessments and developing/reviewing careplans.
• Substantial experience in relevant role.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a secure environment / prison

KILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Knowledge of risk assessment and management.
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to use computer to access patient information and email.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
• Sensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
• Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
• Committed to personal/professional development
• Dependable and a sense of responsibility
• Flexible approach to work with ability to prioritise workload
• Professional manner

Desirable

• Problem solving skills, stress management skills & conflict resolution skills
• Data processing and analysis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ARC-MK

33-37 Farthing Grove

Milton Keynes

MK6 4JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical- Patient/Client Care

1. To develop and provide universal, targeted and specialist speech and language therapy services to patients with speech , language and communication needs

2. To make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment.

3. To communicate complex condition related information, from assessment to patients/clients, carers, families and members of the multi disciplinary team/other professions.

4. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of he patient/clients difficulties and implications of the same.

5. To negotiate and work closely with patients/clients, carers, families, and other professionals, agreeing decision- making and prioritisation relevant to the patient/clients management, devising agreed care plans based on best practice, seeking advice from manager/supervisor for more complex cases.

6. To initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patients needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate.

7. To use forms of alternative and augmentative communication e.g. signing, symbols, speech synthesisers as indicated from assessment to maximise the clients communication.

8. To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, aiming to achieve effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

9. To adapt practice to meet individual patient/ client circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic and gender differences.

10. To form productive relationships with clients who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
• successful completion of RCSLT newly qualified competencies
• Health Professions Council License to practice
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Membership of relevant CEN
• Evidence of appropriate external and internal training as appropriate to developing specialism.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of developing responsibility for clinic and caseload management.
• Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
• pre school and school age experience
• secondary age experience
• special school experience
• specialist skills in dysphagia,deafness or asd( i.e ados trained)
• Appropriate experience to developing specialism.
• Evidence of developing responsibility for clinic and caseload management.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
• Well developed analytical skills with use of knowledge necessary for case load management, assessment and therapy relevant to client group e.g. prioritisation
• Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients/patients.
• Ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
• Skills in handling clients/ patients with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods.
• Well-organised, reflective practitioner
• Skills in handling clients/ patients with disabilities

Desirable

• UK Drivers license & access to car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Bromley Borough

40 Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk and will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate the values of Bromley Healthcare including;

• Belonging
• Health and well-being
• Continuous learning and innovation
• Compassion

The post holder is expected to comply with all Bromley Healthcares relevant policies, procedures and guidelines; including the appropriate code (s) of conduct associated with this post.

The job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of the post. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, as directed by the line manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Masters qualification

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Moving and Handling and Specialist Seating expertise

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and intervention relevant to client group
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to current practice
• Able to work autonomously and set own priorities
• Understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing to Audit and evaluation

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a range of clinical settings
• Experience of multiprofessional working.
• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Full driving licence & Access to a car

Desirable

• Quality Improvement experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Central Court

1b Knoll Rise

Orpington

BR6 0JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of relevant GCSE, NVQ, GNVQ, AS and A levels
• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• MSc or equivalent experience e.g. advanced level of clinical practice / relevant postgraduate, professionally accredited courses

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience relevant to clinical area.
• In depth for nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools.
• Knowledge of all types of nutritional support.
• Up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs.
• Working knowledge of computer programmes e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint, dietary analysis, data collection and patient information programmes.
• Evidence of clinical audit and/or research.
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary team work.
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping and medico-legal issues.
• Experience of training Dietetic students.

Desirable

• Experience in HPB, Surgery, and/or Oncology.
• Knowledge of HPB Cancer pathways.
• Knowledge or experience in prehabilitation.
• Evidence of teaching groups of professionals and patients
• Evidence of ongoing regular attendance on post-graduate training courses and clinical development.
• Evidence of attendance at national conferences.
• Attendance at specialist group meetings of BDA and accredited specialist training course.
• Attendance at relevant multi-disciplinary courses/conferences

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload and work in a systematic way
• Excellent time management
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• Demonstrates interest and enthusiasm for nutrition
• Motivated to develop the service
• Flexibility in the approach to a day in the knowledge that pressure of demand and throughput of patients will impact on original aims of the day
• Work onsite due to the clinical caseload
• Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
• Commitment to CPD

Desirable

• Active member of relevant professional groups

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist systemic assessment of service users and families presenting with significant and highly complex mental health and relationship issues, using the appropriate interpretations and integration of complex information from a variety of other professionals.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate degree in an appropriate mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent
• Masters/Doctoral level qualification or equivalent in Systemic Family Therapy
• Further specialist training gained through C.P.D.
• Registered with the UKCP (United Kingdom Child Psychotherapy)
• Member of AFT/IFT or similar

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at graduate level or equivalent in a mental health or social welfare.
• Substantial experience post - qualifying as a Family Therapist, working with eating disorders.
• Experience of working therapeutically with families and children in various contexts

Desirable

• Experience of working therapeutically in a multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
• Experience of teaching and training Systemic Family Therapy to other professionals

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A high level of skill in assessing the client system, and identifying and prioritising interactional patterns, family dynamics and context
• Highly developed communication skills in relation to complex conditionrelated conversations with children, parents, family systems, carers and professionals in other agencies
• Knowledge of Children Act, 1989/2004 and ability to work with child protection procedures.
• Organisational skills and an ability to plan and prioritise own patient workload and family sessions in the Family Therapy clinic
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct
• Highly developed negotiating skills with families often in a very emotive atmosphere with multiple perspectives
• Advanced skills in report and letter writing
• Ability to work autonomously being accountable for own professional decisions
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of research methodology and audit practices as practiced within clinical Family Therapy research
• Ability to train and supervise trainees and other professionals in the Systemic Family Therapy modality
• Interest in working with sexually abused children/young people and their families.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Telephone skills
• IT skills
• Current full driving license
• Advanced video skills

Disposition

Essential

• Tactful, trustworthy and sensitive to other peoples' feelings
• Calmness when dealing with conflicting pressures
• Ability to work with other professionals in multi disciplinary team

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eaglestone Health Centre, Hospital Campus

Standing Way, Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide an evidence-based assessment, treatment and advisory service to clients with neurological conditions both progressive and acquired such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinsons disease, MS, spinal cord pathologies, MND.
• To work flexibly with all other members of the multi-professional team to provide an integrated rehabilitation service to patients in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team
• To see patients in our inpatient rehabilitation ward, community outpatient clinics or other settings such as their own homes, or leisure facilities
• To manage a varied caseload comprising clients with a range of neurological diagnosis causing neurological impairments that often include musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cognitive and communication impairments as well.
• To prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge from, for example, local HASUs discharging early supported discharge patients following stroke
• To participate in departmental continuous professional development, education and training, audit and research projects.
• To manage a complex caseload using evidence-based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis.
• To use a patient centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation approach.
• To participate in departmental clinical supervision that is responsive and personalised e.g. can take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning, peer review, case reviews and reflective practise.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree Physiotherapy
• State registration with HCPC
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Relevant Post Registration courses or in-house training

Desirable

• Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist.
• Significant post-registration working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience
• Experience in a variety of core areas to include Neurology, Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Care of Older people, Community, Musculoskeletal

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with students or supervising students
• Management experience of departmental duties

Skills

Essential

• Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit
• Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
• Problem solving skills Able to direct own study programme. Good time management skills
• Active Involvement in CPD, appraisal schemes and supervision

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability
• Has an understanding of the political and economic situation in relation to health and social care.
• An understanding of disability frameworks
• Ability to independently resource e.g. internet
• Able to self-motivate
• Able to 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.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Pancras Hospital

4 Pancras Way, Camden

London

NW1 0PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general administrative support where needed across healthcare. Responsible for the distribution of post received, ensuring that all correspondence is distributed appropriately and accurately. Support the timely processing and response to routine correspondence, including complaints and concerns, in line with local and Trust guidelines. Deal with telephone enquiries, acting as first point of contact for the prison and external agencies, and respond accordingly. Ensure information received from other agencies is processed in a timely and confidential manner. To provide secretarial support using a variety of software packages (primarily MSWord, MS Excel, C-NOMIS and SystmOne) to the multi-disciplinary team. Produce the daily patient movement list (PMMS). Respond to requests for Medical Records within set timescales and in line with local processes. Scanning and filing to patient records as required. To assist in the implementation of management information systems in use with inputting and extracting data. Provide administrative support for the recruitment process as required both pre and post interview. Support and allocate internal/external appointments as required. Order supplies to include medical and stationery requirements. Liaise with internal and external agencies as required to ensure routine maintenance of equipment and treatment areas is kept up to date To provide statistical information as required Filing in a timely and accurate mannerSupport data collection exercises associated with core healthcare functions as required

To meet the evolving needs of the organization you may also be required to provide cover in other areas following appropriate discussion.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• A good level of general education to include 'O' level or GCSE standard for English and Maths or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous office and administrative experience
• Experience and knowledge of software programmes
• Good standard of written and oral communication

Desirable

• Experience of working within an NHS department or secure settings environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to develop and maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and plan workload to meet deadlines and competing demands

Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics

Essential

• Willing to develop own skills and knowledge
• Ability to maintain quality in own work
• Flexible and able to provide admin cover in all healthcare areas
• Able to work autonomously and within a team

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Woodhill

Tattenhoe Lane

Milton Keynes

MK4 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To deliver a range of adapted psychosocial, and psychoeducation sessions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and helps other adapt similar programmes.
• To develop networks and contacts to provide additional advice and research as resources for colleagues to support professional and service development.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant Mental Health legislation.
• To take responsibility for a caseload of clients, maintaining clinical skills.
• To demonstrate a positive attitude to mental health and neurodiversity, attending to patients with respect and dignity and have the ability to challenge staff where the standard falls below expectations.
• To ensure that professional boundaries are always adhered to.
• To keep up to date with issues and developments in nursing, the prison service and the wider NHS.
• To keep abreast of new Policies, Guidance and Best Practice guidelines.
• To provide advice and guidance to junior staff and those with no ND experience. Ensuring on going assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, is in line with current best practice
• To actively participate in the Healthcare Care Quality Meetings and other appropriate meetings as agreed.
• To maintain up to date accurate clinical records both written and electronic.
• Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records. Ensure they are kept safely in accordance with CNWL policies, including the Data Protection Act (1998) and the CNWL Confidentiality Policy.
• To ensure that key local and national policies are implemented at a local level giving support to team members where necessary.
• To lead on specific care quality initiatives, within the team and service wide.
• To become involved in forums other than health to promote closer working practices in order to meet patient and carer needs.
• To participate in the planning and implementation of clinical audits in the area and ensure that standards of good practice are met by all staff.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Nurse (Mental Health / Learning Disability) or Registered Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist or Registered Social Worker
• oFurther specialist knowledge, post registration qualification/significant post registration experience or other formal training
• oEvidence of professional development since registration

Desirable

• oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: Diagnostic assessments such as ADOS, DIVA, WAIS
• oPost registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT / DBT
• oExperience of running intervention groups

Previous Experience

Essential

• oClinical experience of the assessment, treatment or support of people who have Autism, ADHD and or Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities in health or social care settings
• oExperience of working with, and supporting, acutely mentally unwell people
• oExcellent organisational skills and an ability to work with deadlines and to manage time effectively
• oExperience of working and contributing to organisations as part of a wider Multiagency Team (e.g.CPA)
• oRisk assessment and management skills

Desirable

• oExperience of working in a Prison or secure/forensic environment
• oExperience of using sensory approaches to address distress or to modulate arousal
• oExperience in the delivery of CBT/DBT informed interventions and how to adapt or adjust to suit the needs of people with neurodevelopmental disorder
• oExperience of Trauma Informed Care

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of current challenges / developments in Prison health
• oAwareness of current and wider NHS issues, in particular NICE guidelines and current practice around the support of people with personality disorders
• oAwareness of screening tools and assessments for Autism, ADHD and IDD

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Woodhill

Milton Keynes

MK4 4DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. All psychological therapists within our service are expected to provide specialist psychological assessments of patients referred to the psychological therapies service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the patients care. This will include assessing and diagnosing complex mental health problems (including personality disorder), determining suitability for treatment and conducting a thorough risk assessment. To write up the assessment in a timely manner and to communicate a clear treatment and crisis plan to the patient, referrer and the GP.

2. To formulate and implement treatment plans primarily for OCD and hoarding, based on the evidence-based interventions (e.g. CBT, CFT, EMDR). To formulate management of the patients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and providing evidence based interventions across the full range of settings, which may include the clients home.

3. To evaluate and make decisions on therapeutic interventions considering the complexity of patients and the teams view and ensuring the safety of the therapeutic environment at all times.

4. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions (both individual and group) for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

5. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options considering both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

6. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically-based standard care plans.

7. To provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

8. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the patient group.

9. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

10. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

11. To liaise with the relevant community teams to ensure that clients receive regular multi-disciplinary review as needed.

12. To work with patients in a sensitive and transparent way during times of crisis or concern.

13. To provide and maintain clear, safe and consistent boundaries with patients.

14. To be able to manage stress and anxiety as the clinical work will be complex and demanding.

Teaching, training, and supervision:

1. To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a senior clinical psychologist and, where appropriate, other senior professional colleagues.

2. To continue to gain additional specialist experience and skills relevant to the post and service and the amount and nature of such experience to be agreed with the head of specialty.

3. To develop skills in the area of professional post-graduate teaching, training and supervision and to provide supervision to other MDT staffs psychological work, as appropriate.

4. To provide professional and clinical supervision of assistant/graduate psychologists/psychological therapists and, as appropriate, to contribute to the supervision of individual cases for trainee clinical/counselling psychologists.

5. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of psychological therapies.

6. To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the patient group across a range of agencies and settings, where appropriate.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development:

1. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

2. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.

3. To manage the workloads of assistant and graduate psychological therapists, and trainees, within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures.

4. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of assistant/graduate psychological therapists.

5. As negotiated and within time constraints, the post-holder will be expected to attend relevant clinical meetings.

6. The post-holder will be required to attend the regular professional meetings as agreed with the service managers.

Research and service evaluation:

1. To use theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with team members.

2. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research.

3. To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service to help develop service provision.

4. To familiarise themselves with, and to comply with, the Trusts requirements on research governance.

IT responsibilities (other than those used for research):

1. To ensure that all clinical activity is entered into the Trusts electronic patient information system.

2. To participate, as appropriate, in the setting-up and/or organising of computer systems relevant to the running of the service.

3. To engage in relevant computer and IT training as required.

4. To be responsible for ensuring that those psychologists they are responsible for/supervise engage in relevant computer and IT training as required and will input and maintain appropriate computer and manual clinical records and statistical data.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral-level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent qualification) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• Further training relevant to the care of clients with complex mental health difficulties, particularly trauma-focused therapies.
• Professional registration with HCPC.

Desirable

• Post-qualification training in CBT or another evidence-based therapy such as EMDR or DBT.
• Accreditation through BABCP as a CBT Practitioner.
• Training and experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification specialist experience as a psychological therapist, having received a minimum of 50 hours of clinical supervision of working as a specialist clinical psychologist in the NHS.
• Experience of working in secondary care mental health services with clients presenting with comorbidity, including chronic mood disorders, personality difficulties and trauma.
• Experience of working with clients from socially- and culturally-diverse backgrounds.
• Experience of carrying out psychological assessment, developing theory-driven psychological formulation and delivering evidence-based psychological interventions to clients presenting with complex mental health difficulties.
• Experience of working with clients from socially- and culturally-diverse backgrounds.
• Active participation in service planning and delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of the application of psychology and psychological therapy in different social and cultural contexts.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or providing clinical supervision to other mental health staff or psychological therapists.
• Experience of representing psychological therapies within the context of multidisciplinary care
• Experience and interest in delivering interventions for Hoarding and OCD.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to establish and maintain a psychotherapeutic relationship with clients presenting with complex needs, particularly those with chronic emotional difficulties, complex trauma and comorbid personality difficulties.
• Knowledge and awareness of the trauma-informed care approach
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. psychosis, personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists/psychological therapists.
• Knowledge of psychological interventions for Hoarding and OCD.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfields House

Fairfields Crescent, Kingsbury

London

NW9 0PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role will be to provide Health Case Management/named worker specifically for ICB responsible clients who are at risk of placement breakdown or admission and/or on the DSR.

The role of case manager is multidimensional, requiring a unique blend of clinical knowledge, people skills and administrative abilities.

The primary function of this role is to support people who are at risk of placement breakdown or admission to mental health hospital for assessment and treatment or face placement breakdown due to mental illness / behaviours of concern including the creation of crisis and contingency plans.

You will be part of a team responsible for reviewing S.117 aftercare plans, alongside other involved services, of Tri-Borough patients, including those in placements outside of the Tri-Borough but within the NWL Commissioning area. This involves following a review process and creating aftercare plans to support the client.

You will work within the multi-disciplinary team structure of the Tri-Borough Community LD Services, providing specialist professional advice and expertise in learning disabilities for this cohort of patients, this can include supporting clients when medication is initiated within case load numbers. The community LD service consists of nursing, psychology, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy.

The post-holder will establish and maintain a high standard of care, ensuring that the quality of care provided is continually informed by the best evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered NMC RNLD and/or RMN
• Evidence of post-registration qualification

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration, experience with experience of working with a learning disability service
• Experience of working with clients with mental health difficulties
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration, partnership working with other statutory and voluntary agencies
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
• Experience of managing service users who exhibit challenging and high risk behaviours, that require advanced interventions to enable effective de-escalation
• Experience of using creative and sophisticated interventions with service users in distress

Desirable

• Participation in audit cycle
• Project Management

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of the physical and mental needs of service users being cared for within this service
• Knowledge of risk assessments and crisis and contingency planning
• Knowledge of clinical supervision process and the ability to train others

Desirable

• Understanding of research and audit methodology.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to facilitate multidisciplinary debriefing, critical analysis meetings
• Able to negotiate constructively and effectively with all professionals at all levels
• Able to analyse and solve problems in a professional nursing context
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and in community team
• Able to communicate with service users who are distressed, angry and have difficulty in communicating

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Opportunity to be based at either: Parkview centre H&F, or Lisson Grove, Westminster.

56 Cranston Court, Bloemfontein Road, London,

Hammersmith and Fulham

W12 7FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed in delivering good quality, patient-centred care to patients in the community? Would you like to be part of our well led, supportive and highly clinically skilled, Urgent Response Team based within Hillingdon?

We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker for 37.5 hours a week who is caring, committed and motivated to work within our community nursing teams. As an HCSW, you will play a crucial role in supporting the registered nurses in delivering high quality, clinical care and rehabilitation with patients in their own homes. You will be a valued member of the community nursing team and receive training and support on a multitude of clinical skills, in order to practice confidently and safely within the community. To enhance your profession, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) are investing in apprenticeship programmes and are keen to offer the opportunity for HCSW to develop into Nursing Associate Band 4 post holders.

For this position you will need to be a confident individual who is able to build good relationships with patients, their families and carers; and work in partnership with the Multi-disciplinary Team. Previous Community experience is not essential, but you will need to demonstrate that you have any understanding and awareness of autonomous working in a community setting. We are looking for people with previous experience of caring and ideally you will have a care qualification such as NVQ/QCF Level 3 or be able to demonstrate considerable experience in this field. We would expect you to be competent to work on your own, under the supervision of nurses and expect that you will have some clinical skills and knowledge.

Our Hillingdon Urgent Response service operates 7 days a week and you will be expected to work on a rota system.

In return for your commitment to the Hillingdon Urgent Response service, you will receive all of the support and development you need to consolidate your knowledge and skills which will prepare you for professional progression within the district nursing profession. We will also provide access to continuing professional development resources which will support you to complete modules to help you develop a clinical specialty aligned to the needs of the service. CNWL is recognised locally and nationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare.

We aim to employ only the best health care professionals with our teams frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy development.

As the position will require you to visit various locations throughout our supported area, an essential criteria would be for a valid UK driving licence as well as access to a car enabling to travel around the borough of Hillingdon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
• GCSE English and Mathematics level C or above

Desirable

• Foundation degree in nursing or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of providing care in a clinic setting
• Experience of working with older people

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with dementia or other cognitive impairments
• Experience of supervision in practice as a supervisee

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Able to communicate with people who are in pain or distress with calm and compassion
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
• Be able to identify risks to patients and seek guidance from Team Leader/ Deputy Team Leader

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Good inter-personal skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort house

Cricket Field Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

So what is in it for you?

Flexible working;Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.

Types of flexibility could include:

• Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
• Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
• Compressed hours usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
• Staggered hours having different start and finish times.
• Set shift patterns to allow for predictability

NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government

Annual Leave:Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)

Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.

In addition, there is more;

Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.

Health & Wellbeingincluding counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.

Learning & Developmentincluding Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research

Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.

Rewards & Recognitionincluding staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

Maximum score 4

• DipCOT or BSc OT
• Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

Maximum score 2

• BAOT Member

Experience

Essential criteria

Maximum score 2

• A range of practice education experience

Skills

Essential criteria

Maximum score 6

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable criteria

Maximum score 2

• Teaching skills

Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

Maximum score 2

• Enthusiasm for the profession

Desirable criteria

Maximum score 4

• Ability to travel in the county
• Driving License

ULHT recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We will strive to provide an environment in which people want to work and to be a model employer leading in good employment practice.

We are a People Promise exemplar site, for more information on the NHS People Promise - NHS England Our NHS People Promise

As a responsible employer ULHT would encourage staff wishing to join the Trust to take up the COVID vaccination as this continues to remain the best line of defence against COVID19

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULHT reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

No DBS fees to pay: Successful candidates will have DBS applications applied for & paid by ULHT where applicable. There is no requirement to reimburse ULHT for this cost.

We welcome applications from the UK Armed Forces Community. On the application form please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community if the below applies to you.

You are:

• A Service Leaver
• A Veteran
• A Military Reserve
• A Cadet Force Adult Volunteer
• Partner/Spouse of those Serving NB: partners/spouses are only eligible whilst their partner is serving in the Armed Forces

Applications from applicants who meet the current criteria for Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK (where both the role and candidate are deemed suitable for a Tier 2 visa) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. The UK Visas and Immigration department requires employers to complete this test to show that no suitably qualified EEA or EU worker can fill the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• DipCOT or BSc OT
• Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration

Desirable

• BAOT Member

Experience

Essential

• A range of practice education experience

Skills

Essential

• Well developed written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Teaching Skills

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Enthusiasm for the profession

Desirable

• Ability to travel in the county
• Driving License

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Boston Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston base +1

PE21 9QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carrying out administrative duties which include scanning, tasks, out of hours reports, new patient registrations (including basic urine dip), opening and sorting of post (both internal and external), photocopying reports, updating patient details, filing INR reports and data inputting as requested.
• Processing medication requests, including issuing repeat medication and appliance items, as well as forwarding patient requests onto the practice pharmacy team/on-call GP.
• Communicating effectively with local pharmacy staff and resolving/investigating any queries they may have.
• Processing e-consults via system one and triaging the patient accordingly using signposting where necessary.
• Opening up/locking up of practice premises and maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols.
• Carry out chronic disease recalls and vaccination campaigns, booking relevant appointments working from a list to ensure clinics are fully utilised
• Informing patients of test results and following up with instructions from clinicians.
• Keeping the reception area and notice boards clean, tidy and up to date.
• Taking payments for private documents from patients and providing receipts

• Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required.
• Assisting the Site Co-ordinator with weekly fire alarm checks and weekly/monthly legionella testing, when required.
• Assisting the Site Co-ordinator with weekly room plans and petty cash records, when required.
• To be able to work with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds, and people with disabilities and learning difficulties, and to be able to communicate with them (and, when necessary, their carers) appropriately to facilitate their care and understanding of their care within the service.
• Attend and positively contribute to team meetings.
• Fully comply with all company Health and Safety requirements, including reporting all accidents, near accidents, and hazards.
• Treat all patients fairly and with respect.
• Provide cover across all sites as required.

This is not an exhaustive list, and it is expected that this role will develop as the business grows.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Customer Service experience Computer literate in Word and Outlook Good Listening skills and attention to detail and accuracy Professional verbal and written communication skills are essential Excellent command of spoken and written English Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment Able to work constructively with internal and external parties to resolve issues Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive professional attitude Ability to work as part of the team Able to multi-task

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology

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

Robin Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Address

Robin Lane Health & Wellbeing Centre

Robin Lane

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 7DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://robinlanehealthandwellbeingcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

To assess the suitability and appropriateness of samples received, liaising withmedical staff as appropriate.

To ensure satisfactory completion and validation of routine and specialist haematology & transfusion analyses.

To use specialist knowledge across a range of procedures, authorise test results and initiate further tests as appropriate, e.g., Paul Bunnell, haemaglobinopathy investigation, haematinics.

To ensure data integrity when entering demographics and results into the laboratory information system.

Use acquired skills and experience for film reporting, malaria diagnosis and selection of films for referral to Haematologist.

To take responsibility for finishing, checking, validating, and authorising colleagues work as necessary.

To check the validity and reliability of analytical processes, maintaining and monitoring satisfactory performance by internal quality control and external quality assessment.

To ensure prompt referral of results, which exceed action limits, to senior or department medical staff, wards, and GPs, performing technical interpretation of partial, complex, or conflicting results to facilitate patient care.

To set up and check instrumentation for correct operation, troubleshooting and correcting minor faults, reporting major faults to senior staff or instrument engineers as appropriate. Maintain instrument, QC and reagent logs, and utilise resources cost effectively. To monitor and store consumables and reagents.

To assume enhanced responsibility in the absence of supervisory and other staff as necessitated by regular rota commitments.

To take responsibility for selection of correct blood, and blood products, involving antibody identification and patient phenotyping, to make best use of stocks, and to ensure the integrity of all blood and blood products for patient transfusion, using, acquired knowledge of laboratory procedures and National Blood Transfusion guidelines.

To participate in developmental work, performing specialised tests when necessary,and assisting in any clinical trials.

To work independently at large, offsite, outpatient clinics providing POCT at a satellitelaboratory requiring data entry, processing and generation of treatment reports. When required to visit wards, or clinics to perform Bleeding Times on patients.

To participate in the trusts annual joint review process, relevant to grade

To provide a rapid, reliable and efficient results service by performing a comprehensive range of routine and specialist haematology & transfusion analyses, or referral to other providers as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified as an experienced State Registered Biomedical Scientist.
• HCPC registration
• CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of modern laboratory techniques and good knowledge of current professional issues.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of specialist Haematology and Transfusion procedures to post-graduate diploma level (or equivalent) acquired though CPD, short courses and ongoing specialist training.
• Knowledge of COSHH legislation, fire regulations, Data Protection Act, postal regulations, Ionising Radiation Rules and Regulations
• Awareness of hazards and dangers and the correct protocol to follow in the event of intrusion, fire or other emergency situation. Awareness of remedial action for uncontained infectious, chemical or radioactive material
• Service development.Contribute to the implementation of services, making suggestions and input into service and policy.
• Quality.Good understanding of the importance of IQA, and external quality control systems eg: NEQAS
• Data processing and management.Knowledge of the implications of the Caldicott Report and Data Protection Act.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and train others
• Computer literate - capable of utilising complex proprietary information systems and generic software
• Developed skills to communicate complex information between diverse staff groups

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To organise the workload in the areas for which responsibility has been delegated and to deploy the available staff in the most effective manner.Adhere to and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read/understood and observed by all staff at all times.To demonstrate a team approach by adapting to and working confidently and competently in each area within Aseptic Services, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist and the needs of the service.To maintain and update documents relating to equipment, facilities and training and to report deviations from specified operating conditions, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist.To liaise with customers, quality control personnel and carriers to ensure the prompt dispatch and delivery of all aseptic products, ensuring all handling and storage conditions are met and maintained.To collate and provide to Senior Technician - Aseptic Services end of month workload statistics for areas where responsibility has been delegated.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial/pharmaceutical setting
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of the preparation of aseptic products

Desirable

• Experience of using automated equipment

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
• A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent

Other

Essential

• Enthusiasm for position
• Use own initiative and shows attention to detail
• Proactive
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
• Willingness to learn
• Commitment to work
• Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
• Self motivated and ability to motivate others
• Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

Skills

Essential

• Clear and accurate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use different IT applications
• Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
• Ability to work alone or part of a team
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Range of aseptic preparation and manipulations skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to show initiative and work efficiently
• Ability to supervise and prioritise tasks and team workflow
• Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
• Ability to train others
• Ability to respond to non routine queries and escalate when outside limitations

Knowledge

Essential

• Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
• Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP
• Knowledge of COSHH

Desirable

• Knowledge of Clinical Trials and Hospital aseptic services
• Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospitals

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

While responsible to the Directorate Accountant the post holder works under minimum supervision, andis responsible for ensuring that a range of deadlines are met within the section. This post requires a highlevel of initiative in dealing with queries from Managers, Clinicians and other staff within the Trust.Decisions on day to day operational issues can be made and in the case of complex issues, with referenceto the Directorate Accountant. It would be expected that a member of staff in this post would to a largeextent manage and prioritise their own workload and that of support staff, to ensure predetermineddeadlines are met in a timely manner.- This post requires excellent communication and working relationships within the Finance Department, theTrust and externally. In particular the post has to deal with a high volume of queries from the Directorates.It is expected that the post holder would communicate complex financial matters to non-financial staff suchas Clinicians, Clinical Managers and administrators.- The post holder is responsible for at least one other member of staff and there will be responsibility totrain new staff in what is quite a technically demanding role.- The nature of the position requires that the post plays an important role in the financial reporting of theTrust. High levels of IT skills are essential to deal with the wide range of systems used within thedepartment. It is expected that the post holder would be actively pursuing a recognised professionalqualification, or possess the equivalent experience.- The nature of the post requires a high level of VDU usage. In addition, the monthly reporting cyclerequires a high level of input for approximately 2 weeks out of every month, this can be extremelydemanding at times.- To take responsibility for the maintenance and development of spreadsheets, delegating routine tasks tothe Assistant Accountant, and reporting issues to the Directorate Accountant. To ensure income andexpenditure is recorded accurately. To discuss routine and more complex queries with internal managersand external bodies where necessary. To provide support and advice to the Assistant Accountant in dealingwith queries. Financial information and reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner. Queries aredealt with in a timely and professional manner- To take responsibility for analysing income and expenditure, identifying variances, investigating wherenecessary and providing high level reporting to the Directorate Accountants for review. High qualityinformation is provided to Directorate Accountants for review.- To oversee the completion & reconciliation of control accounts in conjunction with the assistantaccountant on a monthly basis and maintain appropriate documentation on file. All control accounts arefully reconciled and signed off in line with the agreed timetable for completion.- To ensure that budgets are reconciled on a monthly basis, and maintain appropriate documentation onfile. Budgets are fully reconciled and signed off in line with the agreed timetable for completion.- To develop a detailed understanding of the recharge system, providing high level support in assisting theDirectorate Accountants setting, developing and maintaining recharge budgets. To ensure that rechargesare processed accurately in accordance with the monthly timetable, covering recharges betweenDirectorates within the Trust and recharges to external bodies. To ensure that a thorough understanding ofthe basis of recharging is developed, to enable clear and appropriate advice and support to be given withinthe Trust and to external bodies.- To complete all necessary work in respect of recharge systems in line with the agreed timetable, torespond to all queries effectively- To raise ad hoc requests for invoices to be raised and to ensure the income is recorded in an accurate andtimely manner. Invoices are raised within the agreed timetable- To provide high level support in the annual budget setting process for Directorates. Developing anawareness of Directorates pressures and development needs and linking these to key targets andinitiatives.- To develop an awareness of the Business Planning process and support the Directorate Accountants inproducing financial information relating to it. To make significant contributions to the process in support ofthe Directorate Accountant- To produce the budget statements in Excel format from the General Ledger system on a monthly basis,ensuring that all data is reconciled and updated prior to being sent to the Directorates. Statements areproduced to a high level of quality in terms of presentation, within agreed timescales.- Assist in the provision of reference cost and financial flows information, undertaking complex costing andanalytical work, and providing interpretation and review of outcomes. Developing a thoroughunderstanding of guidance provided by the Department of Health, and applying to relevant areas asrequired. Develop a thorough understanding of the mechanics involved in undertaking work, to develop anunderstanding of the guidance and be able to advise as necessary.- Contribute to the smooth and efficient functioning of the finance function by performing ad hoc duties asand when required especially to ensure the fulfilment of any statutory financial information requirements.- To be responsive and flexible when required. Assist the Directorate Accountant where necessary in theprovision of information and costs relating to specialist contracts. Developing an understanding of therelevant service areas, and linking the commissioning arrangements with the process of setting andmaintaining budgets.- Develop sufficient knowledge and be able to clearly link budgetary and commissioning arrangements.Take responsibility for calculating and monitoring costs of projects, reporting to the Directorate Accountant- Develop sufficient knowledge and provide support when required. Support the training process whenrequired, both in terms of finance and non-finance staff. Favourable feedback where training is undertaken.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications required: Degree or equivalent
• Actively studying towards a recognized professional qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a management accounts environment
• Experience of working with financial ledger systems

Knowledge

Essential

• A good understanding of the NHS finance regime

Skills

Essential

• Possess a high degree of numeracy and accuracy and the ability to work with spreadsheets to provide high quality financial information
• Possess high level IT skills having successfully completed the ECDL or equivalent.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• To be able to work as part of a team and work on their own and have the flexibility to undertake new tasks in accordance with the priorities of Directorate Accounts
• Ability to organize their own work and demonstrates initiative required to ensure that all tasks are completed.
• Possess good communication skills in order to work effectively

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Aintree House Lower Lane

Fazakerly

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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