Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE Maths & English at Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or Equivalent. (certificates will need to be provided as proof)
• oCare Certificate
• oEvidence of Level 3 study

Desirable

• oFoundation Degree in Healthcare within the last 5 years
• oEvidence in supporting the development of others

Experience

Essential

• oAbility to use initiative, prioritise effectively.
• oDemonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
• oExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge

Essential

• oDemonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
• oUnderstanding of scope of professional practice.
• oUnderstanding of reflective practice and its application.
• oSelf-awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• oDemonstrate ability of change management.
• oProblem solving skills

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/clients/service users, their relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• oAbility to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patient/clients/service users, their families, carers and colleagues.
• oAbility to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.
• oEnthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
• oIT skills.
• oThe ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CIC/WCH

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Catering Supervisory role
• Menu Planning
• Cash Handling
• Food ordering
• Stock management

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Maths and English qualifications
• Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety
• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Food Safety Regulations
• Equality issues

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good customer service skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Able to deal with complaints or queries

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN/RNLD) to join our team at Cygnet St Teilo.

Located in the village of Rhymney, amid the beautiful Welsh countryside, Cygnet St Teilo House is a 23-bed service specialising in high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) for women in a safe and comfortable environment. Cygnet St Teilo House has been designed to provide an environment that promotes recovery for women with its focus on space, personal privacy and dignity.

Your Day-to-DayYoull be working 42 hours per week.

£22.62 per hour Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments and observations Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, and improve quality Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives and other healthcare professionals. Administer prescribed medicines with Healthcare procedure and Healthcare Commission guidelines.You are

Open, compassionate, honest & resilient Newly Qualified or Experienced RMN with a current Pin Number Capable to maintain documentation and undertake audits Well informed of the Mental Health Act 1983 & have an understanding of latest nursing practices Able to deputise in a clinical lead role Focused on patient recovery to monitor, manage & reduce risk Helping to empower & support service user independence.Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Strong career progression opportunities within the region, including into management roles RCNi membership Monthly reflective practice, support with revalidation & CPD opportunities Expert clinical supervision & peer support Employee referral scheme 50% of NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet Pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

rhymney

NP22 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.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

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience and /or further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist.
• Eligibility for Chartered status and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists. Experience/

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a specialist level.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework.
• Experience of teaching or training.
• Experience working in a paediatric psychology team.
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and child protection.
• Experience of supervising trainee psychologists, and/or other professionals.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NICU or PICU setting as part of a medical MDT.
• Experience of offering aspects of staff support including debriefs and reflective practice.
• Clinical experience working with children under the age of 2 years and their families.
• Experience in perinatal services and/or specific perinatal training.
• Knowledge and experience of using CFT and/or third wave therapeutic approaches.
• Experience and expertise in working with children who have life limiting and life-threatening conditions, including experience of bereavement work.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse.
• Evidence of specialised psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within paediatrics.

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

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Membership/Fellowship of College /Faculty, professional association, and/or body
• Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development

Desirable

• Qualification such as PG Cert diploma or Master of Medical Education

Experience

Essential

• Working with learners or doctors in training in educational context
• Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi professional team
• Demonstrable track record of delivery of service and education
• Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges / Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations

Desirable

• Previous or current appointment as leader in healthcare education
• Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
• Understanding of current heath and social care and education policy

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
• A strong sense of vision and ability to innovate
• Politically astute with an ability to sensitively manage complex and uncertainty
• Ability to problem solve and maintain objectivity
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to quickly establish person personal and professional credibility with key stakeholders

Desirable

• Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

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

NHS England

Address

10 South Colonnade

Canary Wharf

London

E14 4PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role please see the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care.
• Registered with the NMC and have the Associate Nurse qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• In depth knowledge of health of primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across these areas.
• Experience of work in a multi disciplinary team setting.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices gained through NVQ 4 or equivalent and Associate Nurse qualification.
• Understanding and application of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Previous experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services.
• Knowledge or experience of working within a GP Practice environment
• Previous experience of working with people accessing Substance Misuse services or able to demonstrate an understanding of clinical pathways for substance misuse
• Experience of supervising others.

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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

Tieve Tara Medical Centre

Tieve Tara Medical Centre, Park Dale

Castleford

WF10 2QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Organisational Values / Objectives

The goals of Bromley GP Alliance are to work strategically with all Bromley practices, to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together, to support the member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. Bromley GP Alliance aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley, by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. The Alliance will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley, by working closely with the CCG, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.

Key Relationships

Care Homes across Borough of Bromley

Patients, family members and carers

Secondary Care and Community colleagues

External Organisations:

St Christophers Hospice

Bromley Healthcare

Orpington Primary Care Network (PCN)

Job Summary

The post holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including visiting of homes, telephone & Video consultations, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely manner.

Provide proactive care, supporting and improving the health and wellbeing of the population.

Provide accessible care: providing a personalised, responsive, timely, flexible and accessible service.

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self -referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation.

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Provide clinical care using expert knowledge and developed clinical skills in assessing, implementing, and monitoring patients to ensure that the quality of patient care is maintained at the highest standard.

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

Undertake clinical letters / summary dictation.

Ensure the principles of clinical governance and risk management are applied to clinical practice.

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. KPIs, prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety

A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice

Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records

Contributing to the summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data

Attending training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Ensuring death certificates are completed in a timely manner and in line with the Medical Examiner & Registrars legal requirements.

Signing of death certificates and cremation documentation. Should the post holder leave the employ of the practice and a patient dies within 2 weeks of the post holders departure, should the post holder be the last person who has seen the patient they will be required to complete the necessary paperwork within a week of such request.

Education and Experience

Full GMC registration

MBBS or Equivalent medical degree

MRCGP

Inclusion on the performers list

Personal/Professional Development

Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for

maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Participate in any training programme implemented by the executive team

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Assess own performance and development and take accountability for own actions, either

directly or under supervision

Communication

Demonstrate interpersonal skills when dealing with all levels of staff across the BGPA using persuasion, tact and reassurance where necessary.

Handle confidential patient material in a sensitive and discrete fashion in compliance with Bromley GP Alliance policy and procedure.

To be able to influence, motivate and involve individuals and teams to reach necessary performance target expectations.

Liaise with other departments and members of the Bromley GP Alliance and other organisations to ensure the smooth running of the office and to assisting the functioning of the team.

The post holder is required to follow Bromley GP Alliance policies and procedures which are regularly updated including:

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information

Post holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2018. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person those staff will be liable to dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 2018 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information. Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2005, post holders must apply the Bromley GP Alliances FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information.

Equal Opportunities

Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Bromley GP Alliances Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Health and Safety

All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Infection Control

All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with the Bromley GP Alliance infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.

Risk Management

All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trusts use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager or stated by the Trust to be mandatory.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

Smoking Policy

It is the Trusts policy to promote health. Smoking, therefore, is actively discouraged. It is illegal within Trust buildings and vehicles.

Review of this Job Description

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Work as part of a team to ensure QOF targets are met.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, time in meetings and clinical audit where required.
• Liaison with voluntary agencies and multi-disciplinary teams in both the community and secondary care.

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of general Practice in the UK
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
• Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with nursing and other staff
• Ability to work with non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses
• To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
• A patient centred approach to care
• Good management of patient care
• Effective communication skills with both clinical and non -clinical staff
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS
• Working in Primary Care in an area with significant health problems.

Skills

Essential

• Caring attitude to patients
• Good personal interactive communications skills: clarity of expression and purpose
• The ability to work as a team member and on own initiative
• Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance
• Flexible working attitude

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or Equivalent medical degree
• MRCGP
• Inclusion on the performers list
• MPS/MDUS/MDDUS Membership

Desirable

• Experience with EMIS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley GP Alliance Ltd

Address

Bromleag Care Practice

Beckenham Clinic

14 The Crescent

Beckenham

BR3 1DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bromleygpalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE or Equivalent/ Equivalent Experience

Desirable

• Customer service training

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent IT and keyboard skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good questioning and information gathering skills
• Good telephone manner and customer care skills

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the public sector
• Previous clerical inputting, filing, data experience including data retrieval and photocopying
• To be familiar with electronic data management systems

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

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Nelson House

Whitecross Road

Herefordshire

HR4 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.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.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine health care duties

Desirable

• Knowledge and Experience of using a range of Ophthalmic Imaging
• Ophthalmic knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people

Desirable

• Worked in NHS/health care environment
• Experience of working in an outpatient setting
• The ability to speak / write in Welsh at level 3 or 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.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Across CTM – Main site at Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Process Prescription Requests: Accurately prepare and issue repeat prescriptions as per doctors instructions, ensuring all information is correct and up to date via EMIS.

Patient Record Management: Update and maintain patient medication records, ensuring all prescriptions are logged and monitored for accuracy and compliance.

Prescription Reviews: Assist with the review of repeat prescriptions, checking for discrepancies, expired medications, or potential interactions.

Monitor Prescription Stock Levels: Assist in managing inventory of prescription medications, ensuring timely reordering of stock and proper storage.

Handle Prescription Inquiries: Respond to phone calls or emails from patients, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals regarding prescription issues or requests.

Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Follow guidelines and regulations regarding the dispensing of medications, ensuring prescriptions are processed in accordance with medical, legal, and ethical standards.

Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information and prescription details in compliance with data protection laws.

General Administrative Support: Assist with other administrative tasks such as organising prescription-related paperwork and updating records in the practices management system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good knowledge and use of the English language
• Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Good standard of education
• Computer literacy skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant administrative experience
• Experience of working within a framework of confidentiality
• Experience of dealing with a range of difficult or challenging situations both on the telephone and in person
• Effective communication (verbal and written) in order to communicate with all levels of the organisation
• Able to handle sensitive information with utmost discretion.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to liaise effectively with people at all levels.
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Able to work on own initiative without close supervision
• Capable of prioritising and organising own workload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good time management

Desirable

• Experience of working in a NHS environment, ideally in a GP setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good computer literacy skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and EMIS
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to use databases and prepare spreadsheets
• Good problem solving ability
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, without supervision and to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal
• Able to work well in a team
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a high standard of personal performance
• Able to work well under pressure
• Friendly, approachable and compassionate
• Flexible and reliable
• Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Willingness to learn existing and new computer software packages
• Knowledge and understanding of the GP setting issues
• Knowledge and understanding of electronic patient referral pathways
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology
• Good understanding of confidentiality issues
• Full UK Driving Licence holder with access to a vehicle to be used for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley GP Alliance Ltd

Address

Bromleag Care Practice

Beckenham Clinic

14 The Crescent

Beckenham

Kent

BR3 1DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bromleygpalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

• The post holder will be a member of the Home Enteral Nutrition Team. The role will include:
• Assisting the Office Manager ensuring the smooth running of the office, and supporting clinical staff to provide a safe, quality service to patients.
• Being the first point of contact for this specialist community service for patients having tube feeds at home as well as their carers/relatives.
• Contributing to a better experience for patients and their families/carers.
• Developing and implementing effective office systems.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

• Providing administrative support for the multi-disciplinary team comprising dietitians, speech and language therapists, nutrition nurse specialists, HEN assistants

• Reviewing and developing office procedures and administrative systems to support service delivery.
• To effectively manage incoming calls/e-mails including enquiries, complaints and urgent requests and ensure the information is relayed in time and with accuracy to the appropriate team member.
• To deal with queries/requests/complaints professionally and with sensitivity as required.
• To ensure that new patient referrals to the Team are prioritised and dealt with according to local procedures.

Work force

• Making appointments for the team as requested using Rio and ensuring patient databases are accurate and regularly updated.
• To produce reports as requested using patient databases.
• To assist in managing and co-ordinating use of the teams weighing scales, pool car and parking permits.
• To work co-operatively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team; assisting team members with any routine work associated with patient care.
• Ensure there is always adequate provision of the administrative support for the service by providing cover for annual leave and sickness.
• To participate in the induction of new team members, training them to use basic administrative systems and giving continued support.
• To be an active member of any in-service training and development courses.

Financial

• To deal with urgent requests from patients, families/carers for tube feeding supplies and equipment.
• To assist in keeping the office and storage cupboards safe, well organised and tidy.
• To maintain and order a stock of stationary, medical equipment and supplies and develop and maintain skills in Trusts ordering system.
• To report any waste, expiry dates to the Office manager and prevent over ordering of supplies.
• To report any issues concerning the feed delivery company (communication, out of stocks, delivery problems) to the Office Manager and Service Lead, in order to assist with monitoring the enteral feed contract.

Partnerships

• Deal efficiently with enquiries and provide information to a wide range of internal and external callers, including patients, families, carers, consultants, district nurses, GPs, social services other healthcare professionals in the hospital and community.
• To work with members of the Community Childrens Nursing Team (CCNT)/Community Head and Neck Team (CHANT), ensuring referrals to/from each team and the transition from service to service is safe and seamless for the patient.
• To communicate regularly with the enteral feed company; ensuring any feedback/complaints about their service are recorded and shared with clinical staff.

Communications and Relationships

• Answer the telephone and take accurate messages and pass onto the appropriate team member.
• Monitor and respond to e-mails regularly.
• To arrange interpreters and translations through Language Line as requested.
• To attend team meetings as required.
• To meet and greet visitors as required.
• The post holder will communicate by telephone, letters, take minutes of meetings, have regular e-mail and face to face contact with colleagues, in the HEN team and teams sharing the office.
• The groups/individuals the post holder will communicate with and establish relationships with will include, but not limited to:

1. Patients (adults and children) living in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham having tube feeding at home; These patients may have swallowing, breathing, speaking and mobility problems as well as complex social and psychological problems.
2. Carers and/ or relatives of these patients
3. Healthcare staff from hospitals e.g. Consultants, highly specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Cancer Nurse Specialists
4. Healthcare staff from the community services in the 3 boroughs e.g. CHANT, CCNT, GPs, District Nurses, community therapy teams.
5. Staff at hospices and care homes in the 3 boroughs.
6. Enteral feed supplies companies.

General

• Ensure day-to-day efficient and effective running of the office.
• To collect post daily for the team and distribute.
• To undertake other administrative duties as directed by the team. This includes scanning, photocopying, filing, typing, shredding, updating databases and patient records.
• To assist in the preparation of training resources for team e.g. photocopying hand outs.
• To assist in organising meetings and events for the team.
• To assist with administrative needs of the SEND Dietetics Team on specific request of the HEN Team Office Manager, HEN Team Service Lead or Childrens Community Dietetic Service Lead
• To train as an office Fire Marshall & reset the fire alarm after weekly testing.
• Report incidents/complaints/concerns

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GCSE English/maths or equivalent, minimum grade 4 (C)
• NVQ - Business Administration level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• oWorking within a busy office environment
• oLearning new software packages as new systems are introduced within the Trust
• oWorking with and contributing to a team
• oEffectively dealing with sensitive, complex situations which may involve other colleagues, patients and families/carers
• oExcellent organisational skills, especially under pressure
• oEffectively communicating and overcome barriers including language, sight, hearing and speech problems

Desirable

• Previous experience in health or social care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Numeracy
• Ability to use MSOffice package, including Word, Access, Excel, Power point
• Clear handwriting, spelling and grammar

Desirable

• Use of electronic patient records systems, such as RiO

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Recording clear/legible and precise written messages
• Recognising when to seek support
• Working on own initiative with minimal direction
• Having a systematic and methodical approach to work with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be discreet and maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Managing light physical effort required for short periods of time e.g. moving boxes of stationery and enteral feeding supplies.
• Demonstrating a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Responsiveness to change and ideas; adapt to new systems; flexible working pattern
• Willingness to undertake training needed in order to fulfil the changing requirements of the job.
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to deal appropriately with patients and carer's concerns and anxieties with sensitivity.
• Ability to communicate professionally

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, SE14 6LD

London

SE13 6LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of working in a Service Management environment
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework and how this is applied
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and deliver high quality material right first time
• Proven ability to prioritise and organise a large busy workload, planning activities for self and others in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Essential

• Service level management
• Change management
• Supplier management
• Incident management

Qualifications

Essential

• ITIL Foundation v4 or equivalent experience
• ITIL Collaborate, Assure & Improve or ITIL Monitor, Support & Fulfil or equivalent experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Any NHS England Office

Nationally

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the receptionist are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.

• Maintain and monitor practice appointment system
• Process personal, telephone and e-requests for appointments
• Answer incoming phone calls, dealing with the callers request appropriately
• Signpost patients to the correct service
• Initiating contact with and responding to, requests from patients, team members and external agencies
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as requested
• Input data as necessary onto patients healthcare records
• Direct requests for information to relevant team members i.e., SAR, DVLA forms, insurance/solicitors letters
• Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
• Carry out system searches as requested
• Support all clinical staff with general tasks as required
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Maintain a clean, tidy and effective working area
• Monitor and maintain the reception area and notice boards

In addition to the core responsibilities, the Receptionist may be requested to;

1. Action incoming emails and correspondence as necessary

2. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the rota

3. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

4. Support admin team, providing cover during absences

5. Scan patient related documents and attach scanned documents to patients healthcare record

We currently have 2 part time vacancies available allowing us to be flexible for the right candidate.

All hours will be worked between 08:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

• Experience in a GP practice
• Experience with SystemOne
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

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

Market Cross Surgery

Address

Market Cross Surgery

Bourne Road

Corby Glen

Grantham

Lincolnshire

NG33 4BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• Mentor and assessing qualification (For newly qualified staff this is expected within 12 months of commencement)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality in all of the role
• IT literate (including Microsoft office) and willing to learn new systems
• Good communication skills both written and verbal with patients and across the MDT
• To be able to plan and deliver person centred care

Experience

Desirable

• Community experience

Other Factors

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Golden Valley District Nursing Team

Golden Valley

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Team is based in Severn Hospice, Bicton, Shrewsbury.

The provision of nursing care will: -

a) Enable patients to remain at home when home is their preferred place of care/death.

b) Support the avoidance of unnecessary and unwanted admissions to hospital or hospice, particularly in the last few days of life.

c) Be an addition to other statutory and voluntary services, and any other groups or individuals involved in the care of the patient.

The registered nurse will be one of a team, providing care and support to the patient within the home environment. They will ensure effective liaison and communication with both the Nurse Practitioners and key professionals involved in the patients care.

Individuals will need to demonstrate the ability to work alone at night and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They will need to be flexible both in terms of their approach to the variety of tasks they will need to undertake and in terms of working hours.

The post holder will provide advice and support to patients and establish supportive relationships and presence with GPs and other community teams

To function as a competent clinical practitioner to deliver direct patient care in response to an immediate need.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and other care providers.

Clinical:

To accurately assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient and their carers within the home environment while working closely and liaising where necessary with the wider multidisciplinary team and out of hours services.

Ensuring that clear, precise documentation is carried out at all times with regard to patient care, informing the Community Services Hub of any significant changes in the patients condition and any relevant factors significant to the patient care plan.

To revise care plans depending upon patients changing condition using evidence-based practice.

Ensure the holistic physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social -needs of patients and their families, carers are met.

To recognise situations where liaison with external agencies eg Health Hero / Shropdoc for Powys patients, may be appropriate.

To undertake duties and responsibilities delegated by the community team.

Undertake a role in palliative care through partnership with health care professionals and other agencies throughout Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Powys, providing support on all aspects of clinical palliative care.

Work autonomously as a competent nurse who uses evidence-based skills and translates expert knowledge directly into individualised holistic therapeutic patient care in the full range of settings across primary care.

Develops clinically effective and therapeutic relationships with patients and relatives using persuasive, negotiating, and motivating skills to communicate complex, contentious, and sensitive information. For example, end of life issues and difficult to accept conditions, considering barriers to understanding and challenging communication.

Demonstrates excellent communication skills in order to share sensitive and complex concepts with other professional and relevant organisations about a full range of palliative care issues.

To identify where complex grief patterns are present facilitating referral to specialist bereavement support services.

To demonstrate a clinical knowledge in palliative care, underpinned by accessing relevant training, updates and conferences as agreed with the Community Services Manager.

Personal

To always act in accordance with the Code of Conduct and all policies and directives issued by the NMC and the Severn Hospice.

To comply with lone worker policy.

To attend relevant meetings, providing effective communication to ensure continuity of patient care.

To attend such courses/lectures/in-service training as indicated by needs of the service and own personal developments as identified.

Keep abreast of current developments in clinical nursing.

To always respect the confidentiality of information covering patients, staff and volunteers.

To promote the Hospice philosophy of care towards patients and relatives

Promote and incorporate equality and diversity in all aspects of the teams operations and in the public domain

Responsibilities and duties may include other tasks as determined by the Community Services Manager.

This job description is intended as a guide to the range of duties covered and should not be regarded as inflexible. There is a mutual obligation to modify the description when changes in the work situation occur.

Supplementary Information and Requirements

All new permanent Hospice employees are on a 4-month probationary period.

A DBS Disclosure will be requested in the event of an individual being offered the post.

Health and Safety

In accordance with the Hospices Health & Safety Policy all employed persons while at work are required by Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Appraisal

All employees are required to participate in the Hospices appraisal process.

Person Specification

Aptitudes and Attributes

Essential

• Happy to work alone
• Calm and reassuring
• Able to take instruction and document events during shift
• Sensitive
• Emotionally strong
• Team player
• Able to solve problems

Other Requirements

Essential

• DBS disclosure
• Prepared to work flexible hours inc. nights
• Willingness to undergo further training as required
• Car owner / driver
• Willing to travel within a 25 mile radius

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in symptom control and syringe drivers
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent nursing skills
• Good understanding of palliative care philosophy
• Good listening skills
• Good counselling skills

Desirable

• Awareness of wider palliative care issues
• Awareness of NICE guidelines
• Awareness of issues around non-cancer patients

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)
• Palliative care study days or courses

Desirable

• Care of the dying course

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification nursing experience

Desirable

• Palliative care in community experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Severn Hospice

Address

Bicton Heath

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

SY3 8HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do:

Be an advocate for Public Health surrounding vaccination programmes for pregnant patients and their families. Work in the Maternity Services Vaccination clinic, safely delivering whooping cough and seasonal flu vaccinations. Provide relevant advice and health promotion information to pregnant people attending the clinic. Work flexibly as required across all areas of the Maternity Services locally, in delivering an effective vaccination service. Support the service in any COVID vaccination programmes. Provide support to the peer vaccination programme as required.

What we are looking for: A registered midwife educated to degree level or with evidence of recent equivalent experience or education. Have recent NHS experience as a band 6 midwife, for at least 2 years. Willingness to learn and contribute to the development of the service. An interest in the Public Health agenda for maternity. An interest in the recommended vaccination programme for maternity. An empathetic caring manner. A good listener and articulate communicator. Flexibility.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
• Diploma or degree in midwifery
• Completion of preceptorship
• Competent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
• Knowledge of current Government NHS Agenda relevant to Maternity Services
• Suturing competency
• Cannulation competency

Desirable

• Physical Examination of the Newborn (NIPE) qualification
• Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification
• Professional Midwifery Advocate (Supervisor of Midwives)
• Case loading experience
• High dependency experience
• Shift leading experience

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

W&N PAH Maternity Service

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Educated to Masters level, or equivalent experience, with relevant commercial and contracting experience
• Portfolio / evidence of ongoing professional development, professional qualifications and experience e.g. project management, leadership, contract law.

Desirable

• Legal degree or legal qualification
• Commercial or Business qualification

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of both NHS and Local Authority contracting and performance management
• Experience in effective contract negotiations
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, SLAs and partnership agreements
• Acting as a subject matter expert and clearly defining issues and describing contractual situations in 'lay mans' terms

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, with ability to work within a complex multi professional environment effectively
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports
• High level of interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a complex organization, managing own 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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Parsons Green Health Centre

Parsons Green

London

SW6 4UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for internal and external queries related to learning and development activities.

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with all stakeholders, including learners, ensuringconfidentialityand following agreed processes.

• Monitor and respond to emails and other team communications, including managing the shared SWDT and ESR learning compliance mailboxes.

• Support assessors and Internal Quality Assurers by providing guidancedocumentsand links to relevant training materials or signposting as needed.

• Support procurement and budget processes.

• Provide admin support to SWDT managers on projects.

• Provide planning and organisational support to SWDT staff and stakeholders across the Screening Division.

• Manage own workload, including emails and diary tasks.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated up to a level 4 qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and skills or experience.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office applications.

Desirable

• IT qualification or evidence of current, recent practice.
• Knowledge of Public Health Wales and it's screening programmes.
• Knowledge of learning and development administration and associated procedures.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in an administrative role.
• Demonstrable experience of communicating with colleagues and the public.
• Previous experience of processing confidential data and an awareness of the requirements of information governance.
• Previous experience of managing own workload and prioritising tasks.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a learning and development setting.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of numeracy, written and spoken English.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Highly organised with good time management skills.
• Effective relationship-building abilities with a team-oriented mindset.

Desirable

• Ability to adapt skills to changing environment, business needs and 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.

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

Public Health Wales

Address

Bowel Screening Wales

Unit 6, Green Meadow

Llantrisant

CF72 8XT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

Leadership, Management & Governance

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and oversight of practice operations across all three sites.
• Lead and coordinate Senior Management Team, Partners, Strategy, Quality, MDT, Nursing, Dispensary and Protected Learning meetings, ensuring actions are followed through.
• Attend relevant PCN, LMC and other external meetings and provide appropriate liaison and representation on behalf of the practice.
• Support the Partners with strategic planning, business development and implementation of agreed priorities.
• Maintain effective staff communication and ensure appropriate information is shared across the practice.

People Management & Workforce

• Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding processes, including pre-employment meetings, DBS checks, contracts and associated paperwork.
• Oversee employment contract changes, appraisals, performance management, absence management, return-to-work processes, exit interviews and staff welfare.
• Authorise annual leave and payroll, ensuring appropriate workforce cover and effective staffing arrangements.
• Maintain the Staff Handbook and oversee mandatory staff training and workforce planning.
• Undertake workforce analysis and support the development of the practice workforce plan.
• Promote a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment.

Quality, Compliance & Patient Experience

• Maintain oversight of CQC compliance and ensure appropriate action is taken in response to regulatory and governance requirements.
• Lead the practice complaints process, compliments, significant events and patient feedback, including the annual KO41b submission.
• Oversee the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, GDPR responsibilities, Subject Access Request support and wider data security requirements.
• Maintain oversight of safeguarding updates, accident reporting, zero tolerance arrangements and other practice policies and procedures.
• Coordinate staff surveys and other activities designed to monitor and improve staff and patient experience.
• Ensure appropriate systems are in place to monitor compliance with NHS and General Practice requirements.

Contractual, Financial & Performance Management

• Maintain oversight of the GMS Contract and associated contractual obligations, including contract variations and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate practice submissions and performance requirements including CQRS, GPES, QOF, Enhanced Services, IIF, NHDF and QPMS.
• Liaise with the ICB, PCN, NHSE and other commissioning bodies as required.
• Oversee practice insurance arrangements, including premises insurance and Partner/GP indemnity insurance.
• Authorise payroll and support effective financial and resource management within the scope of the role.

Premises, Business Continuity & Operations

• Maintain overall oversight of practice premises and liaison with relevant external providers and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective business continuity arrangements are maintained and regularly reviewed.
• Provide oversight of operational issues across all three sites, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.
• Work with relevant managers and external partners to support safe, effective and efficient practice operations.

Digital, IT & Service Development

• Lead and coordinate the practice's digital, IT and AI improvement plan, working with relevant colleagues and external providers.
• Support the implementation and embedding of new systems, technology and ways of working.
• Provide leadership for major service developments, including Care Navigation and Total Triage.
• Support the practice's ongoing development and innovation in response to changes in primary care.

Clinical Governance & Service Development

• Support the clinical leadership team in maintaining effective governance arrangements.
• Oversee relevant practice-wide initiatives including PGDs/PSDs, flu vaccination campaigns, research activity and significant events.
• Support the delivery of enhanced services, neighbourhood health initiatives and other commissioned programmes.
• Liaise with Lead Employer and other external organisations where required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for the Friends of Mortimer and other community stakeholders where appropriate.
• Ensure NHS Digital and other statutory information requirements are met.
• Maintain awareness of developments in primary care and ensure the practice responds appropriately to changes in national and local requirements.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility, as required by the GP Partners or Managing Partner.

The Practice Manager will work collaboratively with the wider management team, with responsibility for specific areas delegated appropriately to other managers and leads. The postholder will retain overall operational oversight, ensuring that delegated responsibilities are effectively managed, risks are identified and escalated appropriately, and the practice operates as a coordinated and cohesive organisation.

Place of Work:

We aim for the main location of work to be at Kingsland Surgery, but there will be requirements to travel to both Orleton Surgery and Leominster Surgery as required by the needs of the business.

Notes

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. This is a role which requires flexibility and adaptability, and it is expected that you will participate in a wide range of activities which are appropriate to your position, level of expertise and employment grade.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in a management role within primary care or a comparable healthcare environment.
• Experience of financial management within a business
• Experience of managing and supporting staff, including recruitment, performance, absence and wellbeing
• Experience of working with GMS/primary care contractual requirements and NHS regulatory expectations
• Experience of managing competing priorities within a busy organisation.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively with clinicians and other professional groups.
• Experience of successfully developing and implementing projects, identifying problems, implementing solutions and driving improvement

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Practice Manager or Deputy/Assistant Practice Manager with substantial management responsibility
• Experience of managing a multi-site practice or organisation
• Experience of working within a rural or dispensing GP practice
• Experience of CQC preparation and compliance
• Experience of PCN, ICB and wider primary care relationships
• Experience of supporting financial accounting

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant management, business, administration or healthcare qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to practice management.

Desirable

• AMSPAR qualification or equivalent Practice Management qualification
• Relevant leadership or management qualification
• Training or qualification in employment/HR, finance, governance or health and safety

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presenting information to a range of audiences.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, delegate effectively and meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Effective problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to negotiate and identify opportunities to improve and enhance service delivery.
• Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships and networks, both within the practice and with external organisations and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop, implement and embed policies, procedures and improvements effectively.
• Strong general IT skills and confidence in using a range of digital systems and technologies.

Desirable

• Experience and confidence in using EMIS Web.
• Experience using Docman 10.
• Experience of using NHS primary care reporting and performance systems

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Flexible
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to work well in a team and also on own initiative
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Trustworthy, with a high level of integrity
• Understand the importance of patient confidentiality
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Clean Driving Licence to carry out home visits
• Attention to detail

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

Mortimer Medical Practice

Address

Kingsland

Leominster

Herefordshire

HR6 9QL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of medications across Penrose Health services. Working closely with pharmacists and the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will manage prescription workflows, monitor medication safety, and contribute to cost-effective prescribing. This role is essential in ensuring patients receive the right medication at the right time, while maintaining compliance with clinical and organisational standards.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of medication workflows and prescription processes
• Awareness of safe medication monitoring (bloods, drug levels)
• Familiarity with medicines optimisation principles

Desirable

• Knowledge of primary care systems and processes
• Understanding of cost-effective prescribing strategies

Skills

Essential

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage high-volume prescription requests
• Organisational and time-management skills

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS and Microsoft-based programmes
• Audit and data analysis skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy Dispenser qualification OR minimum 2-year experience in community pharmacy
• Minimum GCSE-level education (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in GP or Community pharmacy
• GPhC registration (for Pharmacy Technicians)

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

Penrose Health

Address

Kingfisher Medical Centre

3 Staunton St

London

London

SE8 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide professional leadership for the maternity public health agenda, ensuring alignment with national and local priorities. Lead and coordinate stop smoking in pregnancy pathways, working with local stop smoking services and public health teams to improve access, uptake, and outcomes. Support maternity teams to deliver consistent, evidencebased public health interventions, including CO monitoring, referral, and very brief advice. Lead and coordinate healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity in pregnancy work streams, working with local services and public health teams to improve access, uptake, and outcomes.

Lead key public health workstreams across maternity services, including:

Reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for vulnerable groups Healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity Immunisation uptake Work collaboratively with local and regional Public Health teams, LMNS/LMS partners, and multidisciplinary maternity teams. Lead audit, evaluation, and quality improvement activity linked to maternity public health priorities. Provide education, guidance, and professional leadership to support staff confidence and capability in public health practice.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications /Knowledge/ Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level (appropriate subject) or equivalent experience to demonstrate competency at all levels
• Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
• Post-registration experience across the whole spectrum of pregnancy pathway including normal and complex needs, covering both hospital and community based care
• Experience of managing a project and project templates and reporting processes

Desirable

• Mentorship experience
• Experience of working in a case loading model of midwifery
• Experience of working in a continuity of carer model
• Knowledge and understanding of workforce requirement and modelling

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Highly effective communicator with all levels, able to understand, analyse and present complex and sensitive information verbally and in writing
• Presentation skills
• Experience of writing a report
• Conversant with the Better Births framework
• Awareness of National guidance to deliver continuity of care to reflect National trajectories
• Innovative
• Ability to engage people, especially seniors to develop effective working relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft systems to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Team player
• Highly motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach
• Well organised
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to provide strong leadership and operational oversight for key specialty areas within the Division. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for strategic planning, service delivery, financial performance, workforce leadership, and continuous improvement across your designated services.

As a senior member of the Directorate Management Team, you will work closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and performance. You will also contribute to cross-organisational and system-wide transformation initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the operational and strategic development of designated specialties within the Division.

• Develop and deliver business plans aligned to Trust priorities and the Integrated Business Plan.

• Promote innovation and share best practices to improve service effectiveness and quality.

• Ensure Trust policies and service improvement initiatives are successfully implemented at directorate level.

Service Delivery & Transformation

• Oversee high-quality, patient-centred services that are safe, efficient, and evidence-based.

• Lead on service redesign and improvement programmes to enhance clinical outcomes, reduce waiting times, and increase operational efficiency.

• Interpret national and local guidance to anticipate service demands and develop strategic responses.

Performance & Financial Management

• Ensure services meet national standards, KPIs, and constitutional targets.

• Implement systems to monitor performance and develop solutions for underperformance.

• Manage budgets for specific service areas, support delivery of CIPs, and contribute to divisional financial planning.

Governance & Risk

• Embed a strong culture of clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management.

• Ensure services meet CQC and licensing standards and maintain robust systems to handle complaints and incidents.

• Support the development and implementation of the Divisions annual governance plan.

Workforce & Staff Development

• Lead on workforce planning to ensure the right staffing, skills, and training are in place.

• Support managers in delivering effective HR practices including appraisals, sickness absence, and staff engagement.

• Promote a culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.

Research, Education & Teaching

• Promote research, audit, and clinical education within service areas in alignment with Trust strategies.

• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and promote lifelong learning across teams.

Communication & Partnership Working

• Maintain effective two-way communication within services and with key stakeholders internally and externally (e.g., ICBs, local authorities, universities).

• Foster collaborative working relationships with clinical leaders, service users, and partner organisations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in the Trusts senior management on-call rota.

• Travel between hospital sites (e.g., Kettering and Northampton) as required.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience
• Extensive up to date knowledge of the NHS
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Evidence of other specialist knowledge at higher degree or masters level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience within the Healthcare sector at senior manager level including operational responsibility for a directorate level service
• Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare targets
• Experience of delivering programmes of change within an NHS setting
• Experience of managing and hearing performance issues
• Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on highly complex performance management information

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute Teaching hospital

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications skills, written and oral
• Evidence of being a team-player but able to stand back when necessary
• Ability to motivate staff tAbility to interpret, analyse and present highly complex data/information at Directorate Levelo deliver challenging targets
• Proven influencing skills
• Ability to manage conflict
• Logical thinker with evidence of implementation of ideas and solutions
• Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
• Business focused
• Sensitive to clinical and political demands
• Ability to cut through barriers to change
• Demonstrable organisational skills
• Ability to concentrate frequently whilst dealing with interruptions and moving quickly from one priority to another
• Proven record of robust performance 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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this role, please refer to the Job Description under the Supporting Documents heading. The complete Person Specification can be found in the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

When applying, please make sure to include the following in your supporting statement:

• The hours you would prefer to work

• Your preferred hospital site (Kettering or Northampton)

• The three specialties you are most interested in working with

Recruitment will take place for the UHN group and you may be allocated to either Kettering or Northampton hospital. Please note: we receive high volumes of applications and due to this if the above information is not included in your supporting statement, you may not be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Diploma / Degree

Desirable

• Mentor qualification
• Leadership qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Previous Acute NHS experience which can include Student Placement/OSCE experience
• Commitment to continuing professional development; with an enthusiasm for learning

Desirable

• Evidence of post-registration qualification/education to diploma/degree level
• Awareness and understanding of current issues within nursing, midwifery and the wider NHS

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Kettering General Hospital/Northampton General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering/Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely with the Head of Care, Registered Managers and Support Team across our four children's residential homes, you will support young people aged 818 with complex and inter-related health, emotional and developmental needs.

Location -Supporting our homes in Lymington, Andover, Fareham and Romsey

Hours -15 hours per week with opportunity to increase to 20 hours

Shift Pattern -Flexible to the needs of young people supported - may include some weekend/evening hours

Rate of Pay -£21.34 per hour

Background

Children supported by the service may present with a history of trauma and adversity, experiences of disrupted attachment, developmental delays, educational and learning challenges, emotional distress, health and well-being needs, and behaviours that reflect unmet needs or difficulty with regulation. The post holder will bring a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate and relational approach to understanding and responding to these challenges.

The Role

This role will focus on promoting and supporting physical health, emotional well-being, identity development and daily living skills, ensuring that children's health needs are understood, advocated for and embedded into care planning and day to day practice. This includes supporting areas such as hygiene, self care, sleep, routines, puberty, gender and identity, and overall health promotion in ways that are sensitive, inclusive and empowering.

Working across multiple residential services, the post holder will operate in a consultative and advisory capacity, collaborating closely with residential staff, key workers, education professionals and external health services to improve outcomes for children. The role will support staff practice through guidance, reflection and shared understanding, complementing rather than duplicating external treatment provision.

In addition, the Registered Nurse (Mental Health / LAC Services) will work alongside the Managing Director of Children's Services, the Responsible Individual and the homes' Registered Managers to help shape and develop the role, contribute to the strengthening of the organisation's clinical governance and quality assurance arrangements, and support the ongoing development of safe, effective and responsive practice across the service.

Skills and Experience

• Essential

  • Registered Children's Nurse or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience working with looked-after children and young people
  • Strong understanding of the health, well-being, and developmental needs of looked-after children, including the impact of trauma, attachment disruption and adversity
  • In-depth knowledge of child development, trauma-informed practice, attachment theory and behavioural presentations
  • Proven ability to undertake and contribute to risk assessment, safety planning and decision-making
  • Strong experience of safeguarding practice, including identifying, escalating and responding appropriately to concerns
  • Ability to work effectively and relationally with children and young people who may present with emotional distress, distress-based or challenging behaviour
  • Strong advocacy, communication and multiagency working skills across health, education and social care systems
  • Ability to work independently across multiple residential sites, including confidence with agreed lone working arrangements
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, manage competing demands and work flexibly
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

  Desirable

  • Relevant therapeutic or counselling qualification, or substantial post-qualifying training, in areas such as play therapy, art therapy, systemic or family therapy, person-centred therapy, or other developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches
  • Experience of designing, delivering or contributing to training, coaching or upskilling of residential staff or multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of providing consultation or practice guidance to professionals working with children with trauma histories, attachment needs and behavioural challenges
  • Experience of leadership or management responsibilities, including mentoring, supervision, leading areas of practice or contributing to service development
  • Experience of service development, quality improvement or evaluative work, including the use of evidence, audit or research to inform practice
  • Experience working in or alongside education settings, or supporting children and young people with learning needs, educational engagement or school stability
  • Experience of working collaboratively with CAMHS or children's mental health services within complex care systems

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with children
• Experience working in mental health

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN or Registered Children's Nurse

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

Community Integrated Care

Address

Community Integrated Care

12 The Square

Wickham

PO17 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Extended Access Practice Nurse & Clinical Lead is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and effective nursing care across the Black Country GP Hub, serving the populations of Citrus Health PCN and Newcomen PCN. The post holder will combine direct patient care responsibilities with clinical leadership duties, supporting the delivery of extended access services across evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

As the Clinical Lead Nurse, the post holder will be the first point of contact for Practice Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) working within the Extended Access Service. They will work closely with the Hub Management Team, GP Clinical Leads, and PCN leadership teams to ensure contractual requirements, quality standards, governance arrangements, and patient outcomes are consistently achieved.

The role requires a highly motivated, experienced Primary Care Nurse with strong clinical, leadership, and organisational skills who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting workforce development.

Clinical Practice

The post holder will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to promote health and wellbeing.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing interventions in line with national and local guidance.
• Manage and review patients with long-term conditions, supporting self-management and personalised care planning.
• Identify patients at risk of developing long-term conditions and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide health promotion, screening and preventative care to improve patient outcomes.
• Undertake opportunistic health promotion during patient consultations.
• Deliver cervical cytology screening and women's health services.
• Offer family planning advice and support.
• Assess, manage and treat uncomplicated wounds.
• Deliver childhood and adult immunisation programmes.
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriate.
• Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health concerns.
• Provide advice regarding prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant clinical records.
• Work within professional competence and NMC standards at all times.

Clinical Leadership

The post holder will:

• Provide visible clinical leadership and professional support to Practice Nurses, ANPs, and HCAs working within the Extended Access Service.
• Act as the first point of escalation for clinical and operational nursing queries.
• Lead by example, promoting high standards of patient-centred care.
• Support workforce planning and service development initiatives.
• Ensure nursing staff work within professional standards, clinical policies and evidence-based practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and shared learning.
• Contribute to service planning and the achievement of contractual performance targets.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and retention of nursing staff.
• Facilitate team development and encourage collaborative multidisciplinary working.

Clinical Governance & Quality

The post holder will:

• Ensure all clinical activity is delivered in accordance with NMC standards, NICE guidance, local policies, and national frameworks.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and implement changes where required.
• Review and update clinical protocols and operating procedures.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor service performance and support action planning where improvements are identified.
• Contribute to the investigation of complaints, incidents, significant events and near misses.
• Undertake root cause analysis and support implementation of learning outcomes.
• Promote patient safety, clinical effectiveness, and continuous quality improvement.
• Support safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.
• Work within organisational policies relating to domestic abuse, substance misuse, and vulnerable groups.

Infection Prevention & Control

The post holder will:

• Ensure compliance with all Infection Prevention and Control policies.
• Identify infection control risks and implement corrective actions where required.
• Promote safe infection prevention practices across all Extended Access clinics.
• Support monitoring and audit of infection prevention standards.

Communication & Patient Engagement

The post holder will:

• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Support patients receiving difficult or sensitive information.
• Adapt communication methods to meet individual needs and overcome barriers.
• Promote patient understanding, shared decision-making and informed consent.
• Act as an advocate for patients where appropriate.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Workforce Development & Education

The post holder will:

• Support training, mentoring and development of nursing staff, HCAs and students.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory and role-specific training requirements.
• Identify learning needs and facilitate professional development opportunities.
• Share learning and best practice across the service.
• Maintain own professional development and NMC revalidation requirements.
• Support competency assessments where appropriately qualified.