Job description

Job responsibilities

PCN Clinical Pharmacist (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Worcester City Primary Care Network

Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week

The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our established Pharmacy Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our Primary Care Network, supporting medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes and contributing to key prescribing initiatives.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake structured medication reviews, provide expert prescribing advice, support chronic disease management, reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and lead on safer prescribing practices. You will play a key role in delivering local prescribing priorities, including the Quality Prescribing and Medicines Service (QPMS), alongside national programmes such as QOF and the Network Contract DES.

Main Duties of the Job:

• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy and long-term conditions.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Provide prescribing advice and medicines information to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Lead aspects of prescription management, including repeat prescribing processes.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Implement MHRA safety alerts, evidence-based prescribing changes and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Identify high-risk patient cohorts and help reduce medication-related harm.
• Work collaboratively with GP practices, community pharmacies, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare partners.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and prescribing programmes including QPMS, DSQS and QIPP.

About You:

You will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with substantial experience in primary care or general practice. You will have completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent recognised pathway) and possess strong clinical, communication and organisational skills. Experience of medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives within primary care is essential.

The candidate must hold their CPPE qualification and have Primary Care experience.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Significant experience working within primary care/general practice settings.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary working and medicines optimisation.

Desirable:

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
• Experience working with QOF, QPMS, DES, LES or similar primary care programmes.

What We Offer:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Please note: The post holder will be required to travel between practice sites across the PCN as required. Worcester City PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received

Person Specification

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrates general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas.
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general pharmaceutical care programmes for patients in core areas, including disease states / long term conditions identified by local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individual.
• Demonstrates ability to use skills in a range of routine situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct.
• Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE.

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP), or an equivalent recognised pathway.
• Substantial experience working in primary care/general practice, with a good understanding of the general practice environment, systems and multidisciplinary working.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in pharmacy as demonstrated within a practice portfolio.

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
• Independent Prescribing qualification with demonstrated prescribing portfolio.
• Experience of working with QOF, QPMS, DES, LES or other primary care prescribing and medicines optimisation initiatives.

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

St Johns House Medical Centre

299 Bromyard road

Worcester

WR2 5FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities

To be the strategic lead for the operational HR services, overseeing the development and implementation of workforce service level agreements and KPIs across all operational services.

Ensure that all Operational HR Services provide a consistently high quality service to the Trust, which delivers compliance to all statutory obligations and NHS reporting requirements including; provision of monthly workforce returns, rostering effectiveness, robust employment checks, validation and monitoring of professional registration, checking and monitoring of Right to Work status; management and processing of the Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

Work with the People Senior Leadership Team to develop a prioritised plan (based on business value and impact) for the improvement of People processes, policies, systems and contact channels.

Ensure that the trust is developing efficiencies through the use of technology (in particular rostering effectiveness and early adoption of the Future Workforce solution), streamlining and collaborative working.

Lead, define and deliver improvement initiatives and change projects to enhance service performance and employee experience, which deliver measurable improvement and transition to the implementation of the People Target Operating model for Kent and Medway.

Lead on designated trust-wide People projects as and when required; ensuring that benefits are realised, changes are embedded and sustainable and that continuous improvement is ongoing; reporting activity and outcomes to the Workforce Efficiency Steering Group, Trust Leadership Team and Financial Improvement Oversight Group as required.

Participate in the annual strategic business and workforce planning cycle within the Trust, attending the business planning steering and operational groups, co-ordinating and inputting in to the production of guidance, planning and other required documentation to support preparation of plans, articulate confirmed plans and the priorities to deliver these. Support and co-ordinate with People Heads of Service, HR Business Partners, Deputy Chief People Officer, Division leadership and Corporate peers throughout the process.

Senior Operational lead for ensuring monitoring and reporting on progress with delivery of workforce plans and programme management of initiatives to support workforce efficiencies such as controls and reductions for temporary staffing.

Support the Head of Rostering and Non-Medical Job planning to deliver the Trust priority for highly effective rostering for all professional groups; with an emphasis on improvements to availability, net hours and approval lead times to support the Trust to reduce demand for temporary staffing usage.

Support the Head of Rostering and Non-Medical Job Planning with the planning and implementation of Job planning for all non-ward based clinical colleagues; to further improve Trust effective planning and alignment of clinical time to activity and demand.

Please see attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level experience.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of HR / personnel systems.
• Knowledge of Workforce planning approaches and methodologies
• An understanding of the NHS modernisation agenda and demonstrable ability to manage change.
• Knowledge of Recruitment and KPIs
• Knowledge of Rostering systems and their functionality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as plan and organise own and team's workload.
• Ability to analyse problems and obstacles and identify potential solutions, using tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Ability to use Word, Excel, Access, ESR and HR databases to an advanced level.
• Ability to effectively manipulate large datasets.
• Ability to present Workforce information in an accessible manner, appropriate to the target audience.

Desirable

• An experienced user of ESR, Healthroster and Trac.
• Knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying it

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of managing operational HR teams

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• To be educated to 'O' level, GCSE or equivalent standard including English and Maths Experience of Microsoft packages

Desirable

• To possess 5 GCSE passes including English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Basic skills in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail
• Good communication and telephone skills
• Understanding and respect of confidentiality in the workplace
• Previous customer service experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in an office environment

Communication And Relationship Skills

Essential

• Provides the general public with advice regarding outpatient attendances
• Exchanges information with patients and staff for appointments and general queries
• Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Must be understanding and helpful.

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with customers

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Exercise judgement and know when to seek advice when dealing with patient enquiries.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality work in line with Trust policies

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Planning and organisation of routine tasks.
• Plan and organise own time.
• Ability to prioritise own tasks.
• Ability to work within the designated Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistent Trust wide practice
• Good time management, planning and organisational skills required to prioritise workload.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to retrieve files from shelving using appropriate equipment
• Be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods
• Be able to manipulate trolleys of patient notes.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach towards working.
• Frequent use of VDU equipment.
• Ability to manually handle and manoeuvre equipment / loads.

Desirable

• IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

Essential

• Must be flexible with start and finish times to support cover on weekends and early evenings. This can be discussed further at interview.
• Staff must be able to drive or use public transport / lift sharing to travel to and from work at the NRC

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

National Rehabilitation Centre

Stanford Hall Estate

Loughborough

LE12 5GF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work across both Marlborough and Pewsey surgeries.

Please see Job Description in supporting files for full details of this role, including the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education

Desirable

• GCSE English grade A-C
• GCSE Maths grade A-C

Experience

Essential

• Experience of using own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of reception work / working in a customer service environment
• Experience of working within General Practice

Behaviours

Essential

• An organised approach to work with the ability to plan, prioritise and balance conflicting demands
• Evidence of kindness and compassion to customers/patients and colleagues alike
• Able to perform under pressure, and be adaptable to the practice need
• Smart, polite and confident approach
• Able to work flexibly
• Able to act on own initiative
• Be resourceful and self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

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

Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership

Address

George Lane

Marlborough

Wiltshire

SN8 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a good level of general education with good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and process work accurately.

You will need to be computer literate with a working knowledge of window based computer packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

The post will involve a range of general admin and clerical support including data entry, booking appointments, filing, answering the telephone, receiving referrals and using clinical systems such as RiO, MAPS and e-Procurement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 3, Diploma or equivalent experience.
• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of diary management/electronic diaries
• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
• Previous NHS/ Healthcare experience of administration and clerical work

Desirable

• Experience of Electronic or non-electronic filing systems

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Good written & Verbal communication skills
• Data Input skills
• Ability to handle people in a courteous and sensitive manner
• Understanding & commitment to equal opportunities
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Knowlege of clinical IT systems eg: RIO, System 1 etc

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with service users
• Able to multitask, prioritise workload and use own initiative and good time management skills
• Reliable and punctual showing good time management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

C&W Therapy Hub- Moseley Hall Hospital

Alcester Road

Moseley

B13 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is an exciting opportunities for an experienced Personal Assistant to join a friendly team within General Management and Nursing department.

the post will provide an expert secretarial and administrative support to the General Management team and Senior Management Team.

Main duties of the Job

Applicants must be highly competent with all Microsoft packages and have proven high level minute taking skills. Attention to detail and a high degree of skill in receiving complex and sensitive information and managing it effectively are essential components of the job. Evidence of exemplary communication skills are vital together with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a more detailed description.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths Grade A-C or equivalent
• OCR Award/Certificate in Text Processing/ Word Processing or equivalent qualification
• NVQ3 Business Administration or equivalent.
• RSA III in Typing or Word Processing or equivalent.
• Evidence of continued learning and development

Desirable

• OCR IT in Outlook, Excel

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of secretarial/ administration in an office environment
• Experience of using Microsoft systems including word processing, excel and outlook
• Experience of maintaining filing systems.
• Relevant experience of diary management, arranging meetings booking venues etc.
• Experience with dealing with matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.

Desirable

• Relevant experience of handling petty cash.
• Experience of providing meeting administration support, formal minutes/note taking.
• Experience of using electronic staff records finance and rota systems.
• Line management or supervisory experience

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent IT skills and proficient with MS Office applications
• Ability to accurately populate and monitor databases and spread sheets with an eye for attention to detail.
• Excellent Ability to communicate at all levels effectively, written/verbal
• Excellent Organisational Skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to deliver a high level of accuracy and consistency in all work undertaken.
• Knowledge of paper and electronic records management
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Birmingham Dental Hospital

5 Mill Pool Way

Birmingham

B5 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is more than a job. It is a chance to train, grow and make a real difference in young lives. As a Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), you will join one of our innovative and dynamic Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs), helping to shape how schools and colleges support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people aged 5 to 19.

Youll study part time for a fully funded Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings (Level 7), delivered by Derby University. Alongside this, youll gain hands-on experience in local schools, working with children and young people who are experiencing issues like anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, relationship challenges and adjusting to change.

With full supervision and support, you will deliver low-intensity, evidence-based interventions, contribute to assessments and planning, and help embed a Whole School Approach to emotional wellbeing. Youll work in partnership with school staff, families and other professionals to help young people feel heard, understood and supported.

Salary starts at £26,182 during training and increases to £32,921 (Band E) upon successful qualification.

If you believe every young person deserves someone in their corner, and you are ready to build your future in childrens mental health, this is where it begins.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or the ability to study at degree level.
• Proven record of previous academic attainment.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years experience of working with Children, Young People and Families.
• Knowledge of the education system in England.
• Knowledge of children and young peoples child development, child wellbeing or mental health.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Compass

Address

2nd Floor St Katherine’s House

St Mary’s Wharf

Derby

Derbyshire

DE1 3TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Handling and inputting referrals into RIO / managing clinical diary

Working on own initiative without supervision to plan daily workload.

Be a point of contact for personal or telephone callers to the centre, taking messages, details of referrals and redirecting calls where necessary.

Ensure all messages are accurately recorded.

Exercise tact, diplomacy, empathy and patience when dealing with patients, carers and family who are distressed, emotional or bereaved daily. Use Customer Care skills when dealing with callers who may be verbally abusive.

Be responsible for incoming/outgoing post on a day-to-day basis, including confidential material, redirecting where necessary.

Arrange and provide administrative support to meetings, including assisting with preparation of papers and taking minutes of meetings and transcribing as required. Contribute to these meetings where appropriate.

To use NHS computer systems including Rio and to input data onto Rio as required.

To operate the VOIP telephony system.

To ensure that the confidentiality of personal information remains secure and that the Terms of the Data Protection Act are met in respect of personal information held within the Primary Care Trust computer systems and manual systems.

Assist with the general upkeep and tidiness of the office, for example updating and maintaining the notice boards ensuring out of date information is removed and current information is displayed.

To undertake the provision of photocopying service, receive and send faxes for the department.

To ensure administrative policies and procedures are reviewed regularly with changes suggested and embedded in practice.

To maintain a working knowledge of the Trust Services and where they can be accessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications training

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Relevant office/admin experience
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to effective team working

Skills/knowledge

Essential

• Proficient in Microsoft Office functions
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy
• Demonstrate an ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to develop and maintain effective office systems
• Ability to present accurate reports
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to use initiative to resolve basic problems

Desirable

• Knowledge of the patient Record systems

Other job requirements

Essential

• Ability to be flexible with approach to work
• Ability to work as part of 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.

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Priestley Wharf 1&2

Holt street

Birmingham

B7 4BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Priory is the UKs leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and childrens mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, PraderWilli Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.

For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• Essential for the role
• Applicants should hold a minimum Level 5 Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy, with accreditation through BACP, UKCP, or NCPS Senior Accreditation. Applicants who are not yet accredited must be working towards accreditation and able to submit an application within 12 months. Applicants should have post-qualification experience in mental health settings, including inpatient and/or outpatient services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Stump Lane

Springfield

Essex

CM1 7SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the Job Description and Personal Specification please review the attached.

Applicants are invited and encouraged to contact one of the following to discuss the job in more detail:

Mohamed Qureshi - Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics [email protected]

Appointments can be arranged by contacting Ann OToole or Robyn Hollins, Office Administrators, on 020 8934 2272/4.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration (or eligibility to obtain).
• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
• Achieved competencies of RCoA advanced pain training or equivalent

Desirable

• D/FFPMRCA or equivalent in pain medicine
• Competency in regional anaesthesia

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Current wide range of experience in Chronic pain
• Expertise in interventional pain medicine

Desirable

• Advanced airway management skills

Experience in Teaching

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.

Desirable

• Completed "Train the Trainers" course or equivalent

Experience in Audit

Essential

• Experience of clinical audit

Desirable

• Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.

Desirable

• Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in Research

Essential

• Ability to critically appraise research papers and apply to clinical practice

Desirable

• Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a good level of general education with good communication and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and process work accurately.

You will need to be computer literate with a working knowledge of window based computer packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

The post will involve a range of general admin and clerical support including data entry, copy typing, filing, answering the telephone, receiving referrals and using clinical systems such as RiO, MAPS and e-Procurement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience
• GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent/or equivalent experience
• ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
• NVQ Level 3, Diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Able to work to deadlines
• Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous experience of administration and clerical work

Desirable

• Experience of filing systems

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate to a high level with a wide range of people
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with service users who may be distressed, emotional and/or verbally aggressive
• Proven Customer Care skills
• Ability to handle people in a courteous and sensitive manner, taking into account individual needs
• Able to multitask, prioritise workload & use own initiative and good time management skills
• Understanding & commitment to equal opportunities
• High level written communication skills
• Data input skills
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act

Desirable

• Ability to set up and maintain filing systems
• Copy Typing skills
• Knowledge of RiO

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to make a positive contribution to effective team work
• Reliable and punctual showing good time management skills
• Demonstrates ability to use initiative and take ownership
• Willing to undertake a range of tasks and activities
• Shows flexibility and initiative in planning workload

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

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

Address

Gee House, Tech Block, First Floor

Holborn Hill, Nechells

Birmingham

B7 5JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In collaboration with, and under the indirect supervision of registered clinicians, implement high quality, evidence- based interventions for service users within designated clinical areas. These will include:

Providing hands-on care to service users including undertaking Enhanced therapeutic observations and Care (ETOC) with service users in an honest, open and non-judgmental way, escalating anyconcerns to a Registered Nurse

Supporting individuals with fluids and nutrition, physical wellbeing, and personal care.

Undertake other appropriately delegated clinical tasks once deemed competent including monitor blood pressure temperature pulse respiratory rate blood sugar, urinalyses, wound care and venipunctureAssisting service users with social support including financial or accommodation issues.

Escorting or accompanying service users for planned periods of leave on hospital grounds and in the community facilitating social inclusion.

Supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles

Encouraging service users to talk about their experiences in one-to-one or group discussions and provide and receive routine information whilst overcoming barriers to understanding.

To help maintain a clean, well-organised, safe and therapeutic environment that meets the needs of service users, carers and colleagues, and to support registered care staff to perform standardisedenvironmental assessments to monitor and improve the care setting.

To deliver psychosocially informed one to one and group interventions aiming to positively impact service users cognitive and emotional wellbeing.

You will be supported to be trauma responsive, developing practices that avoid causing further harm, promote engagement and create a safe context for healing and recover

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

To practise planned care, and to directly participate in the development of recovery-focused interventions that address service users and carers needs and preferences.

To proactively review, record and assess the on-going impacts of such interventions.

To participate in the on-going care planning, safety assessments and contribute to the creation of personal wellbeing plans in collaboration with service users, their carers, and other members of the care team

To observe and record interactions with service users and carers both verbally and in writing via clinical records and staff handovers.

To deliver a wide range of fundamental care interventions using evidence based clinical tools, to monitor and improve physical health and personal wellbeing and to model a high standard of dignity, respect and candour.

To undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to service user need and care area.

Key Attributes We Are Looking For

Confidence in managing challenging and potentially high-risk situations.

Ability to remain calm, professional and effective during incidents of aggression or violence.

Willingness and ability to participate in physical interventions, following training and organisational policies.

Confidence in supporting service users on escorted leave and within community settings.

Ability to provide personal care with compassion, dignity and respect.

Strong personal resilience and emotional intelligence.

Ability to maintain professional boundaries, even when under pressure or facing intimidation.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A compassionate, person-centred and recovery-focused approach to care.

Commitment to promoting dignity, respect and recovery for all service users.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and follow clinical direction.

Flexibility to work across different wards and clinical areas on the Blackberry Hill Hospital site as required.

This role is ideal for individuals who are looking to develop a career in mental health services and who possess the confidence, professionalism and resilience required to work within a secure inpatient environment. Every day presents new challenges, but you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

Please note: This role involves regular exposure to challenging behaviours, including verbal abuse, threats, self-harm and physical aggression. It also involves providing personal care, supervising escorted leave and participating in approved physical interventions in accordance with individual risk assessments and Trust policies. Successful applicants must be able to work safely and effectively in these environments whilst maintaining a therapeutic, recovery-focused and professionally boundaried approach to care.

Please see Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Evidence of remaining calm and professional.

Essential

• Able to describe de-escalation techniques.
• Understands personal and environmental safety.
• Demonstrates confidence without appearing confrontational.
• Experience working with challenging individuals.

Professional Boundaries and Resilience

Essential

• Understands therapeutic relationships.
• Can explain how they maintain boundaries.
• Demonstrates emotional resilience and self-awareness.
• Able to accept challenge and feedback.

Physical Intervention and Personal Safety

Essential

• Understands restraint is a last resort.
• Shows willingness to undertake training.
• Appreciates the importance of teamwork during incidents.
• Understands balancing safety with dignity.

Compassionate and Person-Centred Care

Essential

• Recovery-focused language.
• Demonstrates non-judgemental attitudes.
• Understands the importance of dignity during personal care.
• Shows compassion whilst maintaining boundaries.

Escorted Leave and Community Working

Essential

• Awareness of risk management.
• Good observational skills.
• Confidence working independently and in small staff teams.
• Understanding that escorted leave is a therapeutic intervention, not just supervision.

Teamwork and Flexibility

Essential

• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Positive attitude towards service needs.
• Understands the importance of supporting colleagues.
• Works collaboratively with different professionals.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Blackberry Hill Hospital

Fishponds

BS16 1EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main and key responsibilities - please see Job description and Person specification of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• First Level registration nursing qualification
• Recognised Chemotherapy qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• First level degree in health related subject or working towards
• Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification or working towards
• Post registration qualification in Cancer / malignant Haematology

Desirable

• oAdvanced Communication Skills Training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in outpatient chemotherapy setting
• Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
• Experience of multiprofessional Working
• Ability to deal with complex clinical scenarios
• Evidence of some management experience

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of teaching and developing teaching materials
• oPrevious experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• oCannulation and phlebotomy skills
• oCompetent in the care and management of Central Venous Access Devices (Port a Cath and PICC lines)
• oAbility to work autonomously and as part of a team
• oUse of electronic prescribing systems
• o Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, non verbal

Desirable

• teaching/assessment and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences /NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor, Train the trainer or equivalent qualification
• ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent
• HEE LaSE Medicines Optimisation qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy setting
• Significant experience as a pharmacy technician
• Dispensing experience
• Pharmacy labelling and stock control systems
• Patient consultation experience
• Experience of pharmacy stock distribution and top-up services

Desirable

• Recruitment and selection experience
• Experience of using healthcare computer systems, e.g. CMM & EPMA

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of GPhC Revalidation requirements
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work
• Understanding of stock control systems
• Knowledge of drugs, side effects and where to find further information
• Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
• Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
• Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

Desirable

• Understanding of development opportunities available to pharmacy
• Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level
• Knowledge of Robot automation
• Knowledge of CMM system
• Knowledge of HR processes
• Understanding of development opportunities available to pharmacy technician

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Programmed of study leading to successful registration with the HPC as a registered dietician
• Competence in all core skills required in dietetic practice with evidence of ongoing CPD
• Training in delivery of Total Diet Replacement (TDR)

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in motivational interviewing

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Self-motivated and proactive
• Computer literacy and experience in using work processing, spread sheet, database and PowerPoint programmes together with specialist dietetic computer applications
• Competence in nutritional assessment techniques including anthropometry
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of professional practice
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as an independent practioner within departmental and national guidelines
• Demonstrate an awareness of diversity

Desirable

• Experience in obtaining and utilising body composition measurements
• Member of BDA Obesity specialist group

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience in obesity care and detailed knowledge of current best practice. Up to date knowledge base of professional and specialist issues
• Training and experience in delivering teaching sessions and presentation
• Experience of being involved in audit

Desirable

• Evidence of bariatric experience
• Evidence of experience with feeding post GI surgery and the associated complications
• Relevant experience/interest in facilitating weight management group sessions

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as the Divisional lead for regulatory compliance and assurance. Ensure the Division maintains compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. Lead divisional compliance assessments and assurance reviews. Lead and take responsibility divisional preparation for CQC inspections, external reviews and accreditation visits. Support implementation of Trust-wide compliance strategies and assurance frameworks. Ensure divisional evidence is available and maintained to demonstrate compliance. Design, monitor and coordinate delivery of regulatory action plans and evaluation processes. Identify and escalate risks to compliance through appropriate governance structures, providing strategic oversight and solutions where required.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of governance, compliance, quality, assurance or risk management within a complex healthcare organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of CQC standards, regulatory requirements and assurance processes.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting regulatory inspections and assurance reviews.
• Demonstrable experience of managing incidents, complaints, investigations and risk management processes.
• Specialist knowledge across a range of regulators, underpinned by theory and legal/compliance knowledge.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of accreditation programmes and external assurance reviews or audits
• Demonstrable experience of implementing quality management systems.
• Professional clinical background

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Leadership or management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent and experience.

Desirable

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC, HCPC or equivalent).
• Qualification in governance, risk management, quality improvement or patient safety.
• Project management qualification (Eg Prince 2, APM).

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to interpret and present highly complex information.
• Proven ability to lead organisational change and improvement.
• Advanced report-writing abilities.

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Division B

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body
• Degree level qualification relevant to role
• Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc

Desirable

• Project management/Quality improvement qualification
• Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
• Education/Training qualification
• Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing)

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise
• Demonstrate experience of:- Quality/Service improvement Project Management Leadership People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training

Desirable

• NHS experience or relevant health care organisation

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team
• Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance
• Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets.
• Able to contribute to/interpret policy change and make recommendation for service improvements.
• Expert clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice.

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours and patterns
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)