Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Post: Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist

Salary:Starting from £33,162.75 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Base: Joyce Parker Hospital, 2 Lansdowne Street, Coventry, CV2 4BF

Responsible to:Head Occupational Therapist (Line manager).

Hours:Part Time, 34 Hours (Contracted hours are flexible and will be determined based on the successful candidates experience)

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Service Line:

• Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
• Male Acute Mental Health
• Male High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit

Role: Occupational Therapist Band 6

Hours: Part Time, 34 Hours (flexible based upon experience)

Location:

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. The hospital c urrently includes two male PICU wards and one male Acute ward. In addition, the hospital has a fourth ward consisting of an 8 bedded male high dependency rehabilitation unit.

The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. You will need a willingness to learn new skills and the passion to work with patients with complex needs.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects. This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individuals diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our Occupational therapy directors we support over 170 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team across the UK, we provide support to each other, with CPD holding a high priority. There are external training opportunities, including Sensory Integration, and you will be part of specialist interest gr oups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.

Every service line has a Clinical lead Occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed Occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our Occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead Occupational therapists.

Reasons why you should make an application today

• We care about people in our services
• Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist Induction & service line training in area of specialism
• Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training. We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Woollett (Head OT) [email protected] for further information.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Coventry

CV2 4FN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree in psychology and the qualification renders the applicant eligible for graduate membership of the BPS or a BA or BSc (Hons) in modular studies including psychology & related fields.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant area of professional psychology, health and social care practice, and / or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of delivering group work.
• Experience gained during supervised training of working in applied psychology.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience that can enrich the role and delivery of a psychological service.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate complex data; make evaluations formulations and decisions.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Ability to sit in restricted positions for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work independently within defined occupational procedures and use initiative within a Prison Mental Health Service.
• Ability to work as a member of a clinical team.
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, and maintain own morale and motivation in challenging service delivery contexts.

Desirable

• Small-scale project management.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

HMP Channings Wood

Denbury

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 6DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Interact with patients to provide and process information in response to enquiries, concerns and requests about NHS/practice services.
• To ensure that all patients have a positive experience.
• To work as part of the Patient Services Team in a professional manner to provide high quality service, administration and support services to all clients, visitors, GPs and Allied Health Professionals.
• To follow all standard operating procedures and policies to ensure working in an efficient and courteous manner at all times.
• To provide a professional call handling service and associated administration duties.
• To embed and sustain an ethos of care navigation throughout the team; providing advice and guidance and signposting patients to the most appropriate clinician/service.
• To record all essential information accurately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• -A minimum of 1 year experience with SystmOne.
• -Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• -Competent in the use of IT.
• -Ability to deal confidently and courteously with people both in person and over the telephone.
• -Ability to work flexibly as a team member.
• -Able to work on own initiative and prioritise workload.
• -Empathetic, honest & caring.
• -Able to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience in a patient facing/customer service role

Experience

Essential

• -1 Year minimum experience of working with SystmOne
• -1 Year minimum experience of working in a customer service role

Desirable

• -Experience of working in a GP practice

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

HORTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address

99 Horton Park Avenue

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD7 3EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.horton-park.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.'

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences
• Experience at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
• Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals
• Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
• Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
• Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
• Experience in service development projects.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process.
• Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognized outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions
• Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients
• Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance
• Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Able to work with individuals and groups
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning.
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
• Involvement in Appraisal Scheme

Desirable

• Experience of neuro-orthotics including splinting/casting.
• Knowledge and experience in FES
• Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Supervision of Students
• Knowledge and experience in research and audit
• Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

ECRU ward, Edgware Community Hospital

Deasbrook House, Deansbrook Rd

Edgware

HA8 9BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Comprehensive information is provided on the role and requirements within the job description and person specification. An informal visit to the Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre (ENIC) prior to interview isstrongly advised.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of clinical governance and improvement agenda
• understanding of professional and current issues in paediatric/neonatal nursing
• understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of research governance and regulations (ICH/GCP and EU Directives)
• Knowledge of clinical trial protocols and their application in practice

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Holder of current Neonatal Advanced life support qualification
• Evidence of ongoing continued professional development

Desirable

• GCP accreditation
• Student Practice Assessor (SSSAP or mentorship course)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working within an acute Neonatal/paediatric Unit as a qualified nurse.
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit
• Experience of staff management and development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina Newborn Imaging Centre, St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high-quality spiritual, pastoral, religious, and emotional care to patients, relatives, carers, volunteers, and staff of all faiths, beliefs, and none. The Chaplain contributes to holistic patient care, supporting wellbeing, dignity, compassion, and person-centred care within the healthcare environment.

Spiritual and Pastoral Care

Provide spiritual, religious, and pastoral support to patients and those important to them, irrespective of faith, belief, culture, or background.Offer compassionate listening and emotional support during times of illness, crisis, distress, loss, and bereavement.Respond promptly to urgent referrals, including end-of-life situations, critical care admissions, trauma incidents, and safeguarding concerns.Facilitate opportunities for reflection, hope, meaning, and resilience during periods of uncertainty and anxiety.Support patients in exploring spiritual and existential concerns arising from illness, treatment, disability, or life-changing diagnoses.

Religious Care

Provide faith-specific support, prayer, sacramental ministry, blessings, and religious rites as appropriate.Liaise with local faith leaders and community faith representatives to ensure patients can access support according to their beliefs and traditions.Facilitate worship services, religious observances, and faith celebrations within the hospital.Ensure patients' religious and cultural needs are recognised and respected within their care plans.Support staff in understanding the religious and cultural needs of patients.

Support to Families and Carers

Provide support to relatives and carers during periods of critical illness, uncertainty, and bereavement.Accompany families through difficult conversations and significant clinical events.Offer practical guidance and advocacy where appropriate.Support families following unexpected deaths, stillbirths, neonatal losses, and major incidents.Assist with arrangements relating to spiritual care, funerals, memorial services, and remembrance events.

End-of-Life and Bereavement Care

Provide specialist spiritual care and support to patients approaching the end of life and those close to them.Participate in end-of-life care planning and multidisciplinary discussions where appropriate.Facilitate religious rituals, prayers, blessings, and sacraments at the end of life.Support families during and after a patient's death.Contribute to bereavement services and memorial events.

Staff Support and Wellbeing

Provide confidential pastoral support to staff experiencing stress, moral distress, burnout, grief, or personal difficulties.Contribute to staff wellbeing initiatives and resilience programmes.Offer reflective practice sessions, Schwartz Rounds, and opportunities for staff reflection.Support staff following traumatic incidents, patient deaths, complaints, or major organisational events.

Multidisciplinary Working

Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across all clinical areas.Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, safeguarding discussions, and ethics consultations as required.Advocate for patients' spiritual and religious needs within care planning.Contribute to the development of holistic, patient-centred services.

Ethical and Values-Based Support

Support patients, families, and staff facing ethical dilemmas and complex decision-making.Assist with discussions relating to treatment choices, advance care planning, organ donation, and end-of-life decisions.Promote dignity, respect, compassion, and inclusion in all aspects of care.

Education and Training

Deliver teaching and training on spiritual care, cultural competence, bereavement support, and religious awareness.Support the induction and development of healthcare staff regarding spiritual care provision.Supervise chaplaincy volunteers, students, and trainees where appropriate.Contribute to service development, quality improvement projects, and audits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Promote an inclusive chaplaincy service that serves people of all faiths, beliefs, and none.Foster positive relationships with diverse faith and belief communities.Ensure care is delivered in a culturally sensitive and non-discriminatory manner.

Governance and Professional Practice

Maintain accurate records in line with Trust policies and professional standards.Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention, and information governance requirements.Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, and appraisal processes.Contribute to audit, research, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Skills and Attributes

Excellent communication and active listening skills.Empathy, compassion, and emotional resilience.Ability to work with people of all faiths and none.Experience supporting individuals facing illness, loss, trauma, and bereavement.Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.Strong organisational and time-management skills.Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.Understanding of healthcare ethics and patient-centred care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree or religious equivalent work
• Ordained Anglican minister in good standing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of faith & belief systems to work in multi-faith context

Desirable

• Experience in delivering pastoral, spiritual and religious care in healthcare setting

Other

Essential

• Experience of supervising volunteers
• Evidence of ability to manage time prioritising workload

Desirable

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in responding to service needs.

Knowlege & Skills

Essential

• Theological knowledge on ethical issues related to healthcare
• IT skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's and St Thomas'

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will:

Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.

Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.

1.1 KEY RESULT AREAS:

To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.

Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area)

Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.

Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.

Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.

Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.

Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.

Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.

To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

To have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor.

Assist patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff.

Report any damaged furniture, fittings, equipment and decor to supervisor.

Check and report out of date portable appliance testing dates to supervisor for rectification.

Report any infestation sightings to the supervisor.

Responsible for maintaining, rotating domestic stock levels, requesting stock for areas and ensuring safe storage.

Ensure that all waste is correctly sorted into the appropriate waste streams, label and dispose of all waste streams from the ward/department, observing all relevant recycling policies and procedures and take to recognised designated points.

Maintain and update paper based records and information as required, including but not limited to timesheets, cleaning rectification records etc.

Respond to initial complaints, taking appropriate action as required.

Perform assigned duties in the event of a major incident in line with Trust Policy.

Ensure that the required National Standards of Cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, rectifying any defects.

Operate and use equipment and various cleaning agents when safe to do so and having received full training to Trust/National Standards.

Maintain all equipment in a clean condition, reporting any malfunctioning or broken equipment as appropriate.

Maintain accurate documentation using appropriate documents/systems in accordance with local and Trust standards.

Open and/or close unit, set alarm, check security of building as required.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders (colleagues, patients, visitors, managers and other staff) especially when there are barriers to understanding, eg care of the confused patient, care of patients with forms of dementia, care of patients with behavioural problems.

To maintain the cleanliness of the working environment to National Cleanliness Standards.

To ensure the correct use of laundry bags with particular regard to soiled infectious linen and laundry (dependant on area of work).

To receive, check, sort and distribute clean linen to wards and departments daily (dependant on area of work).

To order stock and control linen levels so that adequate supplies are maintained as per laundry contract (dependant on area of work).

Ensure quality inspections are maintained and recorded following deliveries of linen (dependant on area of work).

Any other duties commensurate with this post.

1.2 WORKING AS PART OF A TEAM:

Work as an effective team member and support continued team development.

Support the training of new and existing staff by demonstrating the use of equipment or procedures that you have been trained in.

Actively engage in good team working to facilitate effective relationships with everyone.

Ensure awareness of when and how to report untoward incidents and how to respond appropriately with patients or relatives complaints.

1.3 MANAGING SELF:

Participate in the Trust appraisal and personal development plan process by identifying your own development needs and agreeing development plans for these.

Ensure your required mandatory and job specific training is kept up to date.

Ensure your own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality.

Respect the privacy and dignity of others whilst carrying out domestic duties.

Maintain the safety of other peoples property.

Any other duties that are commensurate with this post.

1.4 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY:

This position has no financial responsibility.

TRUST VALUES:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

SAFEGUARDING:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adult service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

Essential

• A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Presentable, polite with a friendly manner.
• Caring approach.
• Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the service.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Approachable and diplomatic.
• Ability to rectify cleaning standards in a timely manner.

Training

Essential

• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.
• Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role.

Qualifications

Essential

• BICSc qualification or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months or equivalent experience at Level 2.

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to communicate with service users who may have behavioural issues or sever communication difficulties.
• Ability to plan your own work on a regular basis.
• Able to understand written and spoken instructions.
• Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and be able to follow written cleaning instructions.
• Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of COSHH.
• Handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis.
• Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment or be willing to be trained.
• Ability to use cleaning tools and assemble / dismantle cleaning equipment.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work on own or in a team on a regular basis without direct supervision.
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) (if applicable to work area).

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning within a large setting or healthcare establishment.
• Knowledge of the potential of cross contamination within a healthcare setting.

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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We're looking for a consultant who enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to a cross-site Interventional Radiology service across Exeter and Torbay. You will have:

• Completed specialist training in Clinical Radiology
• Subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology, completed an IR fellowship, or substantial ongoing Interventional Radiology experience at consultant level (or equivalent)
• Evidence of relevant clinical experience within your application

The European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates working towards EBIR are encouraged to apply.

Working Pattern: The post comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), including one day per week working from home. Additional PAs may be available to successful candidates subject to mutual agreement.

Successful applicants will participate in the Interventional Radiology on-call rota, currently 1 in 8. The post holder will not be expected to participate in the general radiology on-call rota.

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact: Dr Andrew Redfern, Radiology Clinical Lead (01392 408725) and Dr Frances Colgan, IR Clinical Lead [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 32 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays).

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For comparison purposes, £73612 a year is the full time equivalent for this role which includes premium rates for weekend work. However due to the hours of service, full time hours are not available in this service as this service only operates on week day evenings and Saturday day time.

Professional:

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice.

Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and NMC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Maintain a professional manner and act as a positive role model for junior staff and other members of the Hub team.

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff.

Ensure that the service interfaces with all other departments in a professional and productive manner, providing an effective service to partner organisations and other service providers

Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organization

Refrain from posting comments involving the ELM Alliance LTD, its employees or patients on social media

Clinical Governance and Service Improvement:

Work with the Clinical Director to:

Provide clinical leadership to other members of the nursing team when required.

Investigate adverse clinical incidents and complaints.

Develop and implement clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement when required.

Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence based practice and improved standards of care.

Adhere to ELM policies, procedures and guidelines.

Educational/Personal Development

Work with the Operations Manager and Clinical Director to:

Develop and maintain an excellent learning environment

Develop and implement a range of learning activities for the nursing team

Support the development of other members of the nursing team.

Adhere to professional registration requirements.

Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development.

Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training.

Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews.

Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC, Paediatric Certificate, Prescribers Certificate (required)

Desirable

• Master's (preferred)

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

ELM Alliance LTD

Address

One Life

Linthorpe Road

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS1 3QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The cervical length training development component of this post comprises liaising with clinical leads and preterm birth teams in maternity units in the North West Region to reduce variation and improve outcomes for women at risk of preterm birth by helping to integrate the practical and theoretical training for cervical length scanning within units.

The key roles and outputs will include but not limited to:

time dedicated to liaison with local teams, NW maternity team,s NW Neonatal Operational Delivery Network supporting the cervical length scan provision as part of perinatal optimisation across the North West

Organising and supporting cervical length training days as established

Working with the NW Iimaging Academy to support CASE accreditation of course materials

Supporting regional QIP and helping to develop focused CL training plans for units

Description of management component of the post

The key roles and output:

Support the NHS NW maternity team to continue to develop and implement cervical length training around the region.

Measure and report on progress of CL scan training uptake and quality.

Scope for publications and presentations.

Scope to complete the Leadership and Management SIPM if applicable.

Description of clinical components of the post

It is anticipated that the clinical component on the Rota will be 1 days per week to be discussed.

The candidate would be expected to participate in all PTB prevention clinic sessions (currently 1.5/week) at Liverpool Womens Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will have access to training in insertion of cervical cerclage.

The successful candidate will join the on-call rota: ST3 7 (depending on experience), it is currently a full shift on call model estimated at a 1 in 12 rota.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Foundation Year Level-2 competencies
• Completion or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment

Desirable

• NTN in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• GMC Registration
• MRCOG Part I

Desirable

• MRCOG Part 2/3

Experience

Essential

• 4 years post registration
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology - completion/or nearing completion of ST3 competencies by appointment

Academic Achievements

Desirable

• Evidence of research interest/QI projects
• Experience of clinical management e.g. coordinating review meetings/MDT
• Published Papers
• Other Degree (e.g. BSc)

Skills

Essential

• Cervical Length Scanning Commensurate competence in: o - Clinical judgement o - Patient handling o - Colleague handling o- Teamwork

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 Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage a team of Recovery Navigators, providing 1:1s, supervisions, and developing Personal Development Plans in line with Second Steps policies and procedures. Screen referrals and carry out support conversations (if appropriate) to ascertain the best support route/service for the client; completing relevant paperwork on electronic systems and carrying out follow up calls. Attend and contribute in a positive and proactive way to daily handovers and Multi-Disciplinary Discussions, as well as building collaborative relationships with external stakeholders. Case manage and co-ordinate support, referring and liaising effectively with all professionals, agencies and other parties involved in a clients support. Supporting Recovery Navigators in the effective management of risk by providing guidance and oversight on escalated concerns, including safeguarding matters and incident management. Promote recovery, inclusion, and equity in everything you do.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years recent experience of working with people
• with moderate to severe mental health needs including needs
• assessments and the support planning process.
• Experience of working with people with multiple needs e.g.mental health, learning difficulty, personality disorder.
• Experience of providing practical and emotional support to enable
• the client to take up the responsibilities of their own recovery.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Proven experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer, supporter, volunteer or worker.
• Experience of leading a team including providing regular supervisions, completing annual appraisals and creating performance development plans.

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

Second Step

Address

Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistants will work as part of a team to support the clinical team and outside agencies in providing specialised short break and palliative care. The postholder will ensure that all care and interactions are of the highest standards. Following robust competency assessments, the postholder will carry out clinical care, and provide holistic individualised care and support to children and their families.

Working patterns include weekends/nights/bank holiday shifts with appropriate shift enhancements

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a HCA or in a school, nursery, healthcare environment

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families with complex needs and life limiting illnesses.

Attributes

Essential

• Caring and approachable.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide holistic care.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions from senior members of the team.
• Ability to work shifts including nights and weekends.
• Reliable, punctual and organised.
• Demonstrates commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Aware of responsibilities in relation to data protection and confidentiality.
• Awareness of the skills, interactions and models that underpin effective
• communication with children who have life limiting, life threatening conditions and their families

Desirable

• Ability to deal with difficult situations

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 / Care certificate

Skills Knowledges and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a good conscientious attitude.
• Flexibility to meet service demand.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting.
• Ability to follow instructions but use own initiative for the best interests of the child, family and service.

Desirable

• Has been involved in developing and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Has been involved in developing clinical competencies.

Other

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and able to apply this to practice.
• Work shifts - day, night, weekends and bank holiday shifts

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

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice

Address

Zoe's Place Baby Hospice

Easter Way

Coventry

CV7 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role and to submit an application, please visit: https://pfchp.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2F2bafd878-a1ea-41c2-9942-1a03344ea870. Any applications not received via this route will not be considered.

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

• Proactive & Self-Directed
• Exceptional relationship management
• Collaborative team player and influencer
• Adept at prioritisation and workload management
• Confident and articulate communicator
• Problem solving and solutions orientated
• Strong organisational skills and detail oriented

Desirable

• Ongoing commitment to self development, continuous professional development
• Ability to constructively negotiate
• Adaptability and resilience
• Record keeping and documentation management
• Planned thinking for community engagement

Experience

Essential

• Foundational experience in Facilities, Estates or Property Management
• Experience of presenting information to stakeholders
• Working knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements
• Proven ability to manage tenant relationships and resolve issues efficiently
• Community engagement and social value awareness
• Proficient in maintaining and updating operational documentation
• Proficient with Microsoft packages, digital tools and systems

Desirable

• Customer service experience
• Good working knowledge of health care and primary health care services
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of soft and hard FM services and contract liaison practices
• Ability to monitor performance against objectives
• Ability to chair and facilitate meetings
• Project lifecycle experience
• Knowledge of social value and corporate social value responsibility

Qualifications

Essential

• IOSH Working Safely

Desirable

• IWFM level 3 in Facilities Management
• IOSH Managing Safely

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

Community Health Partnerships

Address

Suite 12B, Manchester One

53 Portland Street

Manchester

Greater Manchester

M1 3LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or knowledge

Essential

• Degree in a life science and/or a significant background in healthcare
• Master's degree in Physician Associate Studies from a recognised UK training programme and evidence of successful completion of the UK National PA exam.
• GMC Registration
• Undertakes continuing medical examinations to maintain ongoing certification with the PA managed voluntary register or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience required to fulfil the post.
• Experience of working within a medicine environment

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to communicate complex information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload.
• Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge in areas of risk assessment
• Commitment to lifelong learning and personal development

Desirable

• The ability to speak Welsh

Changing Service Needs

Essential

• IT skills - e-mail, basic word processing, ability to search inter and intranet
• Ability to work using own initiative to manage own workload
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner if required

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with the Organisational Values,
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to enabling others within the workforce to working consistently in line with the organisational values

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Gwynedd Hospital

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications will beshortlistedbased on 'Qualifications and Knowledge'. 'Experience' and 'Other' criteria will be assessed atboth application form and interview stages.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 29/09/26

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Degree related to Health or Social Care OR a Professional management qualification at level 5, or equivalent experience
• Ongoing learning and professional development in relevant field i.e. service development, customer service, team management
• Digitally literate with a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft office packages including word, excel, power point, outlook and Teams.
• An understanding of Quality Improvement methodology and ability to use to influence change.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health Board processes and patient pathways
• Knowledge of project management methodologies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare / communication coordination setting
• Experience of liaising with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Evidence of problem solving
• Experience of writing reports and using data
• Experience of working in a busy office environment and dealing with multiple priorities.
• Experience of teaching/training/coaching/facilitation

Desirable

• Experience of reducing barriers to access services

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Canolfan Derwen, Hafan Derwen

St David's Park, Jobswell Road

Carmarthen

SA31 3BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us

Interviews will be held on 21/09/26

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Accredited degree relevant to the role (e.g., BSc in Audiology, Cardiac Physiology, Clinical Engineering, Neurophysiology, Medical Physics, Respiratory Physiology) and Registration with AHCS or RCT within 3 months of appointment. OR Equivalent knowledge and experience at BSc level (with or without a related degree) and Progression through AHCS/RCT Practitioner Training Programme equivalence scheme (PTPE) and Registration within 24 months of appointment.
• Masters or equivalent level of experience through specialist short courses
• British Echocardiography Society (BSE) proficiency accreditation or equivalent

Desirable

• Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
• Clinical assessment training
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working independently performing and reporting echocardiograms
• Training and supervising students and junior members of staff.
• Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations

Desirable

• Conducting physiologist led clinics
• Experience of clinical assessment
• Experience in leading a team effectively
• Delivering contrast agents

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

General Requirements