Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the below;

Work in a team of nursing staff and clinicians, ensuring high standards of care are developed and maintained within that team. Assist in the smooth running of the various clinics (includes preparing and setting up at the start of the day and closing the clinic rooms once clinics have finished). To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional. Assist clinicians during clinics, taking clinical photographs, and observations, chaperoning patients, helping patients with undressing/dressing and mobilisation.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

This post requires flexibility and versatility. We are looking for a caring, motivated individuals who possess excellent communication skills and embraces out Trust values.You will need to be able to work well as part of a team and have good interpersonal and organisational skills and have an understanding of confidentiality.

Informal visits are encouraged, please see contact information below.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
• Capable of attaining NVQ level 3 in care with acute units corresponding to specialty or equivalent experience
• Completed secondary education
• Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
• Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability
• Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations
• Be able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the role
• Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role.
• Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate
• Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment

Desirable

• Previous experience in - Acute hospital setting, volunteer sector, teaching assistant. and Nursing care home career

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Royal South Hants Hospital

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

SO14 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a compassionate and skilled team, wed love to hear from you!

Please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with HCPC and RCSLT
• Post Graduate RCSLT accredited dysphagia course or equivalent

Desirable

• Post graduate study to master's level in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service
• Member of relevant Clinical Excellence Network
• Completion of an Advanced Dysphagia course or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post
• To have advanced professional and clinical knowledge of communication disorders and dysphagia, with particular emphasis on the specific clinical areas outline in the job purpose
• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of communication / eating and drinking difficulties
• Proficient IT skills to participate in electronic patient noting systems in the Trust
• Experience of caseload prioritisation, ability to manage a clinical caseload safely and to delegate to other members of the team appropriately
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Supervision of clinical colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of student training
• Experience of leading clinical audit in specialism
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre

Dawlish Drive

Stoke-on-Trent

ST2 0EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and self driven pharmacy technician to join our small pharmacy team. This is a role that continues to develop and expand and an opportunity for you to shape the role of the technician.

Job Duties include:

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharges.
• Supporting the repeat dispensing process
• Patient medication queries
• Medication shortages
• Medication recall processes
• In house audits re CQC/QOF/Medicines Optimisation Schemes
• Supporting shared care
• Medication Safety alerts
• Providing a link for various stakeholders including community pharmacies and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - BTEC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
• - Registration with the GPC

Desirable

• - Registered on, or completion of the CPPE primary care pathway

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Intelligent Prescribing Solutions Ltd

Address

Auckland Medical Group

The Old Firehouse

Watling Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6RP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and undertake home visits to deliver an episode of care, as delegated and assessed by the Health Visitor or School Nurse in response to identified need.

The Family Health Worker will work in partnership with families, health professionals and other agencies as required.

The Family Health Worker will have the ability to communicate and liaise clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues and a variety of agencies within community settings and base.

Be competent to undertake delegated activities within the Healthy Child Programme, utilising appropriate tools when assessed as competent to do so for universal families.

To identify deviations in normal child development and refer to the Health Visitor responsible for delegation and plan of care.

In response to identified Public Health need (local and national directives) delivering and evaluating individual, clinic and group activities. Utilising evidence based approaches to target individuals and groups.

Within own competencies and knowledge, implement identified packages of care that empower and meet client need and address service requirement, reviewing effectiveness of specific activities as they proceed and modify appropriately.

To have knowledge of and act in accordance with local child protection policies and procedures.

To practice in accordance with the standards, protocols and policies which have been agreed by Livewell Southwest, demonstrating knowledge of them and how to access them.

The post holder is required to comply with all infection control policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Qualification Level III in childcare or health related area.
• Maths & English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications in child and family related areas.

Desirable

• IT skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Working with children and/or families in partnership.
• Knowledge of normal child development.
• Awareness of Public Health
• Basic Child care
• Life skills
• Health and safety
• In depth knowledge of normal child development and able to apply with assessment tools.
• Has knowledge of how to communicate effectively in a range of settings and with a variety of people.
• Able to identify and know when to liaise and communicate effectively with other professionals.

Desirable

• First aid training.
• Knowledge of community initiatives.
• Knowledge of child protection.

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work alone within a supervised framework.
• Decision maker.
• Enthusiasm for working with children and families.
• Good listening and observational skills.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Be available to work outside normal working hours, occasional evening and Saturdays for specific health promotion activities.

Desirable

• Works on an individual basis with children and families, supervised by the SCPHN (Health Visitor or School Nurse), for time limited, outcome based episodes of care.
• Is able to recognise areas of concern within families and follow agreed procedures.

Experience

Essential

• Working with children and/or families in partnership.
• Able to prioritise own work.
• Runs group activities in a variety of settings.
• Up-to-date working knowledge of a range of areas related to normal child development, for example, nutrition.

Desirable

• Knowledge and/or experience of developmental language delay.
• Experience with group work.
• Experience working with other services/agencies

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

Public Health Nursing Team

Admin Block

Mount Gould Road

Plymouth

PL4 7QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical With the assistance of their clinical supervisor accept appropriate referrals; Assess clients for suitability for the treatment for which modality specific training is provided; Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary; Formulate, implement and evaluate therapeutic intervention for clients in line with their training modality and experience; Involve the system around the child in treatment as appropriate, e.g. parent/carer, school, conveying therapy formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language; Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate; Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service; Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols; Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. Training & Supervision Fulfilling the requirements of and completing a PG diploma at University College London including practical, academic, and practice-based assessments, alongside private study; Apply learning from the training programme in practice; Prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical and case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the 2 clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered. Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g., BACP, BPS, HCPC, BABCP, AFT), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health; Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times and comply with data management systems and processes including submissions to the training provider; Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of care pathway; Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development; Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager; Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives; Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments; Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. General To have a excellent local knowledge, understanding and experience of local needs and issues in Bromley for children and young people and their parents and carers. To contribute to the development of best practice within the service; To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to childrens mental health and social care needs; All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, patients and the general public; All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the GDPR and Security and Confidentiality Policies; It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core profession such as a registered social worker.

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 Y

Address

17 Ethelbert Road

Bromley

Kent

BR1 1JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bromley-y.org (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.

Qualifications

Essential

o Degree level qualification (or equivalent/equivalent experience) in a marketing, digital communications or related subject

Desirable

o Short course in Social Marketing, Behaviour Change or Health Psychology

Experience

Essential

o Experience of undertaking health or wellbeing related marketing with communities, groups or in key settings.

o Experience of implementing, monitoring and optimising paid digital advertising

Knowledge

Essential

o In depth understanding of marketing planning techniques including insight/strategy/creative development, media planning and evaluation

o Good understanding of digital marketing techniques (social media management, email marketing, SEO etc.)

Desirable criteria

o Knowledge of behaviour change theories used in health promotion practice

Skills

Essential

o Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different individuals/audiences

Desirable

o Ability to work through the medium of Welsh

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent/equivalent experience) in a marketing, digital communications or related subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking health or wellbeing related marketing with communities, groups or in key settings.

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth understanding of marketing planning techniques including insight/strategy/creative development, media planning and evaluation. Good understanding of digital marketing techniques (social media management, email marketing, SEO etc.)

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing for different individuals/audiences

Desirable

• Ability to work through the medium of Welsh

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

Capital Quarter

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide general secretaries support to clinicians involving word processing and audio typing skills with general clerical work.

Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone.

Job Responsibilities

• To provide an efficient audio, copy typing and service for Clinicians and Health Professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports, patient referrals, emails, etc in an accurate and quality manner.
• To make appointments, bookings and admissions as required.
• To establish and maintain filing and administrative systems so that written or computer information is easily accessible and secure.
• To retrieve medical records and assist the completion of medical/ insurance records
• File patient records and correspondence in patient medical records
• To receive incoming and initiate outgoing telephone calls in an efficient and pleasant manner in order to facilitate timely and appropriate communications with others, taking messages and forwarding accurately to the correct person in the Primary Health Care Team and dealing with appropriate queries
• Maintain the computer clinical system in an accurate and secure manner.
• Maintain appointment system; liaise with GPs and other staff as necessary.
• To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when requires.
• To receive and dispatch mail and maintain a pending system
• Photocopying/emailing/faxing/filing as requested
• Scanning of documents efficiently
• To manage process for deducting deceased patients
• Any other duties as appropriate to the post as requested by the Office Manager/Practice Manager/Partners

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outline in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers of the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons inn accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health and Safety:

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health and Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.

Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, careers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Participating in monthly Protected Time training on various subjects as deemed appropriate by the Practice.

Any other training identified by the Practice Manager as necessary for the progression of the individual or the Practice.

Quality:

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for won actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology or the ability to learn clinical terms quickly

Desirable

• Typing skills

Experience

Essential

• Be able to use Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook)

Desirable

• experience of working in a GP practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good working knowledge of medical terminology
• Be able to provide clear, polite verbal and written communication skills for dealing with patients and doctors,
• Teamwork, flexible team player able to work under pressure

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Pendre Surgery

Coleshill Street

Holywell

FLINTSHIRE

CH8 7RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being a first point of contact for our patients, whether it be face to face or by the telephone, to offer support and guidance on choosing the right service at the right time.

Dealing with administrative tasks behind the scenes, processing incoming documents from third parties, prescriptions, GP Requests and much more.

Being friendly and welcoming to all patients with the ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations.

Using our online patient access system (Klinik) to monitor online patient requests, and triage patients accordingly.

Booking appointments for GP clinics and other practice clinicians as required ensuring correct information is provided.

Ensuring that accurate information and messages are passed to the Doctors and other surgery staff.

Dealing with all telephone queries/requests from patients and acting as a liaison with GPs and other practice clinicians.

To participate in in-house training, or other training as required.

To respect and maintain all aspects of confidentiality relating to Patients, Staff and Practice.

Any other duties which might reasonably be expected of the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with people
• Driven to give the best possible patient experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics & English C 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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Old School Surgery

Address

The Old School Surgery

Manor Road

Fishponds

Bristol

BS16 2JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coordinate and maintain the clinical rotas for all clinicians working within the practice.

Accurately apply clinical rotas to SystmOne within agreed timescales.

Ensure appointment ledgers are correctly configured and reflect the agreed clinical rota.

Ensure all appropriate appointment slots and blocks are available to patients and clinicians at the correct times.

Apply changes to rotas promptly, including changes arising from sickness, annual leave, study leave, meetings, training and other commitments.

Ensure that clinical sessions are appropriately allocated and that appointment capacity is maximised.

Monitor appointment ledgers to identify errors, gaps, inappropriate blocks or capacity issues and escalate these where necessary.

Work closely with the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager, clinicians and administrative teams to resolve rota and appointment system issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Desirable

• ICT Level 2 or above

Personal attributes

Essential

• Reliable and dependable.
• Proactive and able to anticipate potential problems.
• Calm and professional when working under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Approachable and able to build effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Discreet and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Willingness to take responsibility and ownership of the rota process.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an administrative or coordination role.
• Experience of managing complex information and competing priorities.
• Experience of working accurately with computerised systems.
• Experience of working within a busy environment where priorities can change frequently.
• Experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within General Practice or an NHS environment.
• Previous experience using SystmOne.
• Previous experience managing clinical rotas.
• Understanding of GP appointment systems and clinical appointment pathways.
• Understanding of GP Contract requirements relating to appointment slot mapping.
• Experience of working with SystmOne appointment ledgers.
• Experience of working with clinical or healthcare staff rotas.
• Understanding of the pressures and operational requirements within General Practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Medical Centre

Address

2a Parsons Lane

Littleport

Cambridgeshire

CB6 1JU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges-littleport.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Interpret and integrate complex data from a variety of sources including psychometric tests, direct and indirect observations, and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care.
• Formulate a care pathway for either group or individual work, as appropriate.
• Assessment for group work includes careful consideration of group dynamics and individual motivational factors (including stages of change).
• Utilise Motivational Interviewing skills during assessment and intervention.
• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team in the development, delivery and evaluation of generic and specialised PMPs and group based programmes
• Provide evidence-based short-medium term intervention for clients experiencing psychological barriers to effective management of their chronic pain condition.
• Following a comprehensive and rigorous psychological assessment, provide feedback to an interdisciplinary team to inform upon the appropriateness of invasive procedures such as implantation of spinal cord stimulator (applicable for Band 8a)
• Act at all times in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society.

For further information please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in health-specific clinical psychology, especially pain management.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of using evidence based psychological interventions for the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of psychological problems.
• Demonstrable experience of providing both group based and individual interventions.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of teaching or training other professional in psychological concepts.

APTITUDE & ABILITIES

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, families and external agencies.
• Proven ability to interpret complex data and understand patterns and trends

Desirable

• Able to manage people within and according to a robust performance framework

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Marjons University

Derriford Hospital

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced secretary or administrator to join the team our team as a Medical Secretary.

Based within the Centre for Womens Health on the main Royal Devon and Exeter Wonford site, the post holder will join an established team to provide comprehensive administration support for our patients and clinical team of Consultant Gynaecologist/Obstetricians.

The post holder will have a range of administrative experience, ideally in a secretarial role or within a Healthcare environment; however, we welcome applicants from other sectors who feel they have relevant transferable skills.

Working in a busy and sometimes demanding job, within a supportive team, they must be a good team player and enjoy working within a Multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone who is articulate, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise competing workstreams. Strong organisational skills and IT skills as well as the ability to manage your own caseload without direct supervision is a must.

As the post deals with patients, relatives, and Healthcare professionals, applicants must have excellent communication skills and will be expected to have an empathetic and efficient telephone manner.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week, with a finish time of 5:00pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Emily Passmore, Admin Line Manager, [email protected]

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, Digital Rectoscopy providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers in Primary Care.

The post holder will be practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred care as being specifically to identify and diagnose causes of rectal bleeding and detect polyps, inflammation, tumours, or other abnormalities in the rectal mucosa. In addition to diagnostics, tissue samples where necessary.

This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the organisation for patients across sheffield . The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area. Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Key Areas of Responsibility Clinical

1. Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the specialty, managing a caseload of patients delivering individualised direct patient care.

2. Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work.

3. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or care planning of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.

4. Manage own caseload and clinical priorities according to agreed protocols and working practices.

5. Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/advice as per speciality and scope of practice. Using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines.

6. Within scope of practice and clinical competence request and/or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care.

7. Utilise scope of practice to undertake Non Medical Prescribing role and provide advice on medicine management issues associated with the patient specialty group.

8. Provide a seamless, high quality service from assessment to diagnosis, treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients and their families and carers on pathway navigation.

9. Lead in the development and updating of referral guidelines and policies for the service.

10. Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing.

11. Use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via clinical structures as required.

12. Work towards safe and timely provision of care of patients between Primary and Secondary Care services/healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to care provision are identified and acted upon appropriately.

13. Report and raise concerns related to Safeguarding, accessing advice and support as required. Be conversant with Organisational policies for safeguarding including the assessment of mental Capacity.

14. Ensure effective and accurate communication whether verbal or written between healthcare professionals as necessary.

15. Ensure that high standards of all documentation are maintained, with accurate, complete and up-to-date information regarding patient care are kept in accordance with professional standards.

16. Undertake training where necessary to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care.

17. Practice within the scope of professional registration (i.e. NMC, HCPC).

Professional Leadership & Management

1. Provide highly visible and accessible professional leadership and demonstrate expert knowledge and standards of clinical practice.

2. Lead and develop a defined area of Advanced Clinical practice within the designated area of practice, promoting interdisciplinary team and collaborative working practices.

3. Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards of advanced clinical practice and provide support or advice to other staff when necessary

4. Lead and support the development of the role according to changing patients needs, service requirements and evidence base practice.

5. Lead and actively participate in service/departmental projects, quality initiatives and statutory accreditation processes. This will include the setting and monitoring of clinical standards of care.

6. Ensure that all resources are managed in an efficient and cost-effective manner to achieve maximum effect for patients and staff.

7. Adhere to all relevant Organisational policies and procedures and to ensure that they are correctly implemented.

8. Lead in the implementation of multidisciplinary service objectives that reflect Organisational or PCN strategies for patient care.

9. Demonstrate effective leadership skills, supporting the Clinical management team in service development and lead as delegated on the implementation of any of these changes.

10. Monitor standards and maintain high quality care. Report any clinical incidents promptly via the Organisational pathways.

11. Utilise the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with complex, sensitive or emergency situations.

12. Maintain an awareness of professional and ethical issues to ensure care is delivered in a professional timely and courteous manner by all members of the team, respecting the different spiritual and cultural backgrounds of colleagues, patients and relatives.

13. Escalate any concerns or complaints promptly to Clinical Lead and take part in any necessary Clinical Governance.

14. Participate in the recruitment process as required, providing feedback and support in recruitment decisions.

15. Accountable for own practice, acting at all times within the Professional Code of Professional Conduct (NMC,HCPC, CSP)

16. Maintain a working knowledge of local and national professional policy and strategy.

Education & Training

1. Act as an expert educational resource for clinical staff, patients, and carers by providing formal and informal education. Promote and develop a positive learning environment throughout the Organisation.

2. Act as mentor/assessor to staff members and students as required, providing educational advice and support. Ensure other clinicians can access appropriate training support and guidance.

3. Lead and actively participate in the delivery of educational programmes for multi-disciplinary clinicians.

4. Provide support and guidance as required to clinicians from all disciplines.

5. Ensure that pre and post registration students receive appropriate learning experience whilst allocated to the Organisation/PCN.

6. Participate in provision and identification of in-service training need for all team staff.

7. Participate in education and practice development on a PCN wide basis liaising with PCN, PCS or External educational leads to ensure educational objectives are delivered.

8. Recognise the limits of own professional practice and competence, undertake further training and academic qualifications as required to maintain own specialist knowledge.

9. Take responsibility for ensuring personal and completion of any statutory or mandatory training as required for. Informing line manager if there is any deviance from training attendance.

10. Adapt clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical settings.

11. Participate in the annual appraisal process, delegating duties to team members as appropriate to ensure all staff within the team have personal development plans which support revalidation.

12. Maintain close links with local HEIs and participate in in the development and delivery of new and established advanced practice programmes as required.

Research & Audit

1 Utilise research findings and audit in the delivery of advanced clinical patient care, developing new ways of working.

2. Participate and where required lead audit projects as required by the specialty, involving collating, analysing and reporting on results of the audit process.

3. Collate, analyse and present reports on varying aspects of the speciality activity as required by Organisation.

4. Ensure the results of audit and research conducted by the team are disseminated at local, regional and national level.

5. To share best practice; through publications and attendance/presentation opportunities at conference level.

Quality & Safety

1. Support the maintenance of CQC compliance and local and national clinical governance initiatives in close collaboration with the Organisation.

2. Maintain improvements in patient safety by supporting implementation of patient safety initiatives, prompt and appropriate response to complaints resolution and escalation where appropriate

3. Ensure patient safety by escalating any risks with staffing or service provision to appropriate Clinical Lead.

4. Report any issues with quality and safety immediately to appropriate Clinical Lead.

5. May be deployed to work in any part of the Trust should the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained.

This job description is not exhaustive and is seen as a guideline for the post. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties to achieve the Trust objectives which are commensurate with the grading of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration - NMC , HCPC
• Masters degree level or the portfolio route in advance practice
• Non-Medical Prescribing Course

Desirable

• Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• Teaching & Mentoring qualification/experience
• Able to undertake digital rectoscopy with confidence
• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience in specialty area

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced Clinical Assessment skills

Desirable

• Evidence of dissemination of knowledge in wider healthcare organisations

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to perform in stressful and complex situation
• Sound clinical reasoning & decision making

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

Primary Care Sheffield

Address

Darnall Health Centre

York Road

SHEFFIELD

S9 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.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.

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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

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 followsif 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

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Current registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Wide range of practice educational placements.
• Physical disability acute hospital placement.
• Community Rehabilitation placement
• Use of reflection in practice

Desirable

• Use of standardised assessment.
• Employment as an occupational therapist
• Experience of managing a caseload

Knowledge

Essential

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference.
• Clinical governance
• Microsoft Word and use of Internet
• Equality legislation and best practice

Desirable

• Local and national health policy
• Evidence of relevant health related training courses

Skills and Apptitudes

Essential

• Well developed communication skills
• High standard of written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Reflective skills
• Organised team worker
• Enthusiasm
• Flexible approach

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to participate in weekend working rota
• Willing to participate in rotational scheme

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
• Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality

Desirable

• Driving licence
• Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

To be responsible for your own continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.

To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required.

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Lead:

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to oversee the routine daily activities of all Phone hub staff and ensure individuals are employed to best advantage

Supporting the team in delivery of operational results

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to monitor absence and approve leave requests for all members of the Phone hub team

Responsible for preparing Phone hub rotas for at least 6 weeks in advance

Arrange additional staff cover during leave or sick leave periods to ensure that key staff functions are performed

Ensure that personnel are available to provide sufficient provision for dealing with incoming and outgoing telephone calls

Assist the Contact Centre Managers with 1:1s for all members of the Phone team

Assist the Contact Centre Managers with reviewing training and learning needs for all members of the Phone hub team and update the training matrix

Training:

Assist to identify, through 1:1s and observation, the training needs of Phone hub team members

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to plan and execute staff training sessions as relevant to role, including one to one training and group training

Update guidance as processes change within the organisation and assist to provide training sessions to staff

Support and mentor PAs, both as individuals and team members

Be available as the first point of support for PAs

Report any concerns to the Contact centre managers

Provide coaching and feedback

Appointments Management:

Co-ordinate the cancellations of clinics and rearranging of clinics

Patient and Stakeholder Liaison:

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to deal with patient queries that Phone hub staff have been unable to address

Ensure that online registrations are processed in accordance with practice protocol and published guidance

Assist the Phone hub Mangers to ensure that public areas, including waiting rooms and notice boards, are kept tidy and up to date and that leaflet dispensers are kept stocked with relevant information

Ensure the Groups suggestions and complaints procedure is followed

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to develop and maintain effective communications within the Phone hub team, the Practice, the Group, the Patient Participation Group and with relevant outside agencies

Buildings Management:

Ensure repair and maintenance issues are referred to the appropriate individual in a timely manner

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to allocate staff to stock GP rooms and complete weekly checks of expiry dates for all items within clinical rooms

Information Management and Technology:

Ensure computer and telephone system faults are escalated to the IT lead

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to maintain an up-to-date directory of services to promote care navigation and signposting of services to patients

Organisation and Improvement:

Assist the Contact Centre Managers to identify process improvements and support them to implement change and drive efficiency within the team

Use own initiative in highlighting gaps in processes and implementing changes, where appropriate, to ensure a smooth running of the Phone hub team

Quality:

The postholder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and

making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources

Health and Safety:

Ensure all members of staff comply with the Groups health and safety policy

Carry out risk assessments to comply with current Health and Safety legislation

Ensure any health and safety concerns are reported to the Operations Manager

To be aware of and adhere to applicable practice rules, regulations, legislation and procedures, national legislation (Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection).

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues

Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with group processes and policies and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues

Behaving in a manner that is welcoming, non-judgemental and respects the individuals circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights

The details contained in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as the post develops.

Governance:

Identify and record risks and issues, developing contingency plans with service and contract leads

Ensure the PCN is compliant with health and safety policies and procedures to reflect current best practice

Ensure that the PCN board and Clinical director adhere to the governance structure as set out in the network agreement

Confidentiality:

To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the practice.

Person Specification

The Groups Values

Essential

• The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of our values.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within General Practice
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a high call volume setting
• Considerable experience of delivering excellent customer
• service

Desirable

• Experience of managing staff rotas ensuring staffing levels are safe to
• provide adequate cover for the continuation of Services
• Able to recognise staff training needs and deliver training tailored to
• individual learner and group learning
• Ability to manage staff individual performance through the one-to-one
• process

Skills

Essential

• Robust organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to take a welcoming, sympathetic, and patient approach with all patients, visitors and callers.
• Able to problem solve and take initiative.
• Able to build supportive and productive working relationships across a team.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and dedicated.
• Able to manage conflict.
• Flexible working attitude.

Desirable

• Leadership skills across sites.
• Able to build supportive working relationships across the group,
• supporting teamwork between interdepending teams.
• Can do attitude and forward thinker demonstrating a range on
• innovation or improvements to practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Beacon Medical Group

Address

Mudge Way

Plymouth

PL7 1AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

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 followsif 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

Qualitifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent.
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Working towards or be willing to work towards post graduate PTQA certificate

Desirable

• Further post graduate qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration employment in a hospital pharmacy department
• Recent experience in aseptic production handling cytotoxics.
• Undertaking audit work, including analysis of results.
• Presenting data in a variety of formats and to a wide range of groups.
• Audit of services by external auditing organisation i.e. Regional Quality Assurance Specialist.
• Managing / training staff

Desirable

• Line management experience
• Clinical pharmacy experience in oncology and haematology.
• Clinical Trials experience Policy design and implementation
• Trained in appraisal skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Pharmaceutical Audit
• Aseptic Dispensing
• Requirements for the provision of pharmacy production and / or preparation services for cytotoxic chemotherapy.
• Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules & Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors) and Part 10 exemption , Clinical Trials Directive/Regulations.
• Validation/documentation/QA/drug administration equipment & methods/aseptic technique, contamination control and environmental Monitoring
• Microbiology/formulation/product design, and the chemical, pharmaceutical and clinical properties of ingredients
• Working knowledge of isolator and/or laminar flow technology
• Application of health and safety and COSHH in pharmaceutical setting
• Requirements for training of all grades of technical and professional staff in the aseptic setting
• Able to demonstrate working with Pharmaceutical Quality Management System, and experience of managing deviation, change controls and adverse events

Desirable

• Experience in the preparation of parenteral nutrition, cytotoxic chemotherapy, intravenous additives
• Clinical Pharmacy experience
• Experience of clinical trials provision within a hospital or healthcare setting / understanding of GCP
• Understanding of HVAC operation

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make judgements based on incomplete or conflicting data using critical appraisal skills
• Ability to manage time, people and resources.
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work accurately to deadlines
• Ability to identify and implement best practice
• Ability to identify and manage risk
• Effective staff management skills
• Ability to lead meetings
• Demonstrate Leadership /Delegation Ability to manage unexpected systems failures/ implement contingency arrangements
• Counselling / mentoring
• Interviewing / appraisal
• Competency in using pharmacy computer systems

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Coaching skills
• IT skills

Personal

Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to manage change and meet changing deadlines
• Smart professional appearance
• Accepts personal responsibility
• Motivates and encourages teams and individuals whilst working in a fast paced environment

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to support the out of hours service by providing information and guidance to colleagues.

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

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown road

Carlisle

CA2 7AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

• Enhanced check with barred list information, including - an adults barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.

Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Clinical Experience

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Clinical Governance

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Research

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Teaching

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Management

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

Other Requirements

Essential

• As per person specification

Desirable

• As per person specification

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Grange University Hospital, SE Wales

Cwmbran, SE Wales

NP44 8YN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic Clinical Scientist or Physiologist to our progressive team. Covering The Royal Devon University Hospitals Trust , running clinics in the RD&E Hospital Wonford, Ottery St Mary Hospital and North Devon District Hospital.

We provide Diagnostic Physiological investigations for patients with Urological dysfunction, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and urinary incontinence.

Some experience in Urodynamics/flow rate measurements investigations is required, however additional training & qualifications will be provided for the right candidate.

A relocation package is available for the successful external candidate, subject to agreement and if the policy criteria is met.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team and be part of future service development and projects. We offer a supportive working environment and regular opportunities for Conferences/Courses and Audit projects. We welcome informal visits and enquiries. Come and meet the team!

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday -Friday 8.30-16.30

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Soosie Cole , Clinical Lead for Urology & GI Investigations [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further information on this post.

The job description has yet to be approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services Able to take on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment Able to adapt to and lead service change.

Desirable

• Able to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS & wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register in the Specialty or within 6 months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register.

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the specialty

Desirable

• Any other experience that may be applicable

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Worsley Court

Doncaster Road

Selby

North Yorkshire

YO8 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our inpatient therapy team. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking service with a strong team ethos and a shared commitment to supporting patients to regain independence and return home safely.

As a valued member of our team, you will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge, with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development to meet the evolving needs of the service.

You will work as part of a supportive, integrated multidisciplinary team alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Support Workers and Nursing staff. The role involves delivering rehabilitation programmes prescribed by qualified therapy staff, using a patient-centred, goal-focused approach to maximise independence, promote recovery, and facilitate timely discharge from hospital.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Helen Ruse, Community Rehabilitation Units Therapy Lead (OT) on [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sidmouth Hospital

Sidmouth

Devon

EX10 8EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Please tell us about a project or piece of work you have supported that has required you to work to pace and tight deadlines

Data Entry

Essential

• Please tell us about any work you have done that requires data entry and high levels of attention to detail

Accountability

Essential

• Please tell us about a time you had to chase someone for information you required and the steps you took to ensure they met your deadlines.

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Oxford

OX4 4XN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, responsible for the provision of medical services to the practice population, delivering an excellent standard of clinical care. Furthermore, the post-holder will adhere to the GMC standards for good medical practice, contributing to the effective management of the practice, leading by example, maintaining a positive, collaborative working relationship with the multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Desirable

• Emis user skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF and clinical audit
• Experience of medicines 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.

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

Winscombe and Banwell Family Practice

Address

Hillyfields

Winscombe

North Somerset

BS25 1AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:You will co-ordinate multidisciplinary working, maintaining excellent communication and working relationships with all team members, and other services within the Alliance.

You will provide clinical work as required by the service, under the clinical and professional supervision of a qualified mental health practitioner.

You will have expertise in leading conversations about peoples health and wellbeing and be able, within the context accessing services and engaging with the first step of psychological interventions. You will gather further information to clarify current mental health needs and aide treatment pathway decision making. This could include co-facilitating skills-based workshops focusing on complex emotional needs.

You will be expected to support personal and professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision .

You will assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. You will provide a psychology service, as part of the SCPT pathway, to users of secondary care community mental health services in Lambeth, and, where appropriate, their families and caregivers. This includes referral processing and screening, assessment, treatment planning and implementation, and monitoring of outcomes, according to relevant guidance and the evidence base.

This job post requires someone who works as at appropriate levels of independence, following clinical guidelines and the policies and procedures of the service, supported by the clinical/professional supervisor or manager as required. They will work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.

So, if you are someone with the relevant training and experience and who is highly organised and has effective and compassionate communication skills, and who is committed to delivering high quality healthcare advice, then this is a fabulous opportunity for you to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

KR 1 Clinical and Client Care

To support the Senior Decision Making Team/Process. There are Support worker, admin and one AP role to support the SDM. They will co-ordinate referrals, implement decisions made liaise and gather further information from service users and referrers if required, to be brought back to the MDT The team for decision making. It includes feedback of decisions to service users and referrers. The AP role will be particularly with a focus on potential Psychological Therapy referrals, as well as with other secondary care CMHT referrals.

The post holder will work with the SDM MDT to support and advise on the delivery of high-quality safe care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which complies with their registered professional body and code of professional conduct.

Within LSCPT, the Assistant Psychologist will help gather and synthesise clinical information, contribute to assessment and treatment planning. They will support the delivery of group psychological interventions under supervision. They will have direct clinical contact through cofacilitating skills-based therapy groups, (such as dealing with low mood, and managing emotions) and provide structured check in calls, and promote a psychologically informed approach across the wider Alliance services.

To arrange, schedule and provide mental health assessments for clients in the community service including, where indicated, psychometric, neuropsychological, behavioural, observational, semi-structured interview and indirect assessments under the clinical and professional supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To assist the psychological therapists in the development of individual or group clinical materials or training materials, and in addition to develop such materials independently as falls within own degree of competence.

To arrange, schedule and provide group psychological interventions including psychoeducation, skills-based and transdiagnostic therapy groups under the close clinical and professional training and supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To make an accurate assessment of patient risk to self and others

To use supervision support to establish suitability for the service and decide on the most appropriate treatment option.

Undertake administrative tasks including talking over the phone and data entry

To enter clinical notes and outcome measures on an electronic records system

KR 2 Administrative

To be responsible for SDG admin tasks, including managing referral numbers and pathways, contacting clients for further information and send out communications to relevant parties and following the service procedures.

To assist in managing the waiting list for specific care pathways, ensuring co-ordination with clinicians and team leads

To assist in the design and management of electronic spreadsheets and databases as required

KR 3 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning

To contribute to the effective working of the service by; contributing to the training and support of other staff in developing and providing psychological care of clients; monitoring compliance with external accreditation systems; contributing to MDT processes.

Arrange and in some instances chair relevant meetings involving other agencies, patients and carers when necessary to facilitate good communication.

Attend meetings and forums, representing the team at various levels both within the Trust and with external agencies, ensuring that all staff are kept fully briefed on any new developments etc. The post-holder may be required to participate in specific inter-agency work relevant to the service.

Ensure that all communication (verbal or written) between the team and other departments or agencies is of a high standard both in its content and presentation.

Ensure that all written and electronically stored information is accessible only to authorised personnel and is stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

KR 4 Policy and service development

To follow policies and procedures in own area of work.

KR 6 Teaching and Training

To participate in dissemination of research and service evaluation findings through presentations or published articles.

KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry under the close clinical and professional training and supervision of a practitioner psychologist.

To create and maintain data bases and enter data, and perform analyses and produce reports.

KR 7 Research and development

To assist in the design and implementation of audit and research projects to inform the service Clinical Psychologist and others in the development of Trust clinical psychology services, training provision and research activities.

To support data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries.

To undertake searches of evidence-based literature and research to assist in the development in the Trust of evidence based practice.

Under guidance, to conduct surveys with service users and carers to gather views on service provision, under supervision

KR 8 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines

To gain wider experience of professional psychology within the NHS over and above that provided within the principal service area where the post-holder is employed.

To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

To undertake personal training relevant to the post in agreement with the supervising psychologist and the manager.

KR 9 General

It is expected that the role will be full time on site in person, although there may be some working from home at times.

To travel to meetings, training and clinical work (including outpatient, home and community visits) as appropriate and across the Trust when required.

To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management

To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations, including challenging behaviour and assessment of forensic histories, and to support others involved in such situations.

To be highly organised and able to work in busy hot desking environments.

Not to form relationships or friendships with current or past service users who the post holder has had contact with in their role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A First-class or Upper-second-class Bachelors degree with Honours in Psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, or equivalent conferring GBC, including BPS-accredited conversion course.

Desirable

• Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post-graduate experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs in people with complex mental health difficulties to be able to work clinically under close direct supervision.
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.

Desirable

• Experience of developing/supporting and or implementing group programmes.
• Experience of working in a clinical setting with people with serious mental health difficulties

Knowledge

Essential

• Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
• Good theoretical knowledge of the problems experienced by and needs of adults with complex mental health difficulties, and of methods of assessment and treatment.

Desirable

• Awareness of racial and diversity issues through attendance of relevant training.

Skills

Essential

• Very good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate sensitive information to clients, families and colleagues; and when the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Skills in relevant psychological assessment and interventions that enable develop towards working independently as a pre-qualified practitioner with close clinical supervision.
• Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.

Desirable

• Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service.
• Skills in providing teaching and training to other professional groups
• Skills in conducting protocol-driven assessments using standardised tools, including neuropsychological assessments

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to interact with people with psychological problems
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning
• Ability to use supervision, and participate in required training and development
• Ability to prioritise workload and carry out work efficiently and effectively.

Desirable

• Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self.

Other

Essential

• High level of enthusiasm and motivation.
• Experience of team working.
• Computer literate demonstrating good knowledge of basic computer programmes (IAPTus, Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
• Ability and willingness to work full time on site in person and travel to locations throughout the organisation (Lambeth borough and within SLaM).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

SPARR Building

332 Brixton road

London

SW9 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a specialist psychological interventions for the COAST team including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a specialist for the COAST team.

To promote service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.

To work as an autonomous professional within registration body guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.

To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.

To support staff support initiatives within their area, working with senior colleagues and, Corporate Psychology and Psychotherapy, where appropriate, to support colleagues and ensure staff in SLaM have access to evidence based support. To participate, as a recipient, in staff support work when appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o A specific Psychological Profession qualification and accreditation as set out below: For Psychologists: . Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration as a Clinical/Counselling/Health/Educational/Forensic Psychologist. (A/I) For Psychotherapists: Entry-level applied clinical qualification in Psychotherapy that has been accepted by the APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP for purposes of professional registration and accreditation, including CBT therapists and Art psychotherapists. (A/I)
• oRegistered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP/ADMP-UK. (A/I)
• o Additional training beyond entry-level qualification in a specialised area of psychological practice (specify options required by the post) through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses and/an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by a registered body and/or an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma or higher. (A/I/R)
• o Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the professional body. (A/I)

Desirable

• CBTp post graduate training
• EMDR training

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in services for people with psychosis and other complex mental health difficulties
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature including, but not limited to, psychosis and substance misuse.
• oExperience of supervising assistants and trainees having completed the relevant training.
• oPost-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities

Desirable

• Experience of working within an early intervention service

Knowledge

Essential

• oTheoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment - CBT for psychosis and the application of CBT to work with patients with other complex mental health difficulties and co-morbid substance misuse.
• oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
• oAdvanced knowledge of the theory of psychological therapy and it's therapeutic application. oAssociated awareness of assessment and clinical psychometrics
• oKnowledge of a range of a range of therapeutic ideas/approaches systemic models in assessment and treatment relevant to discipline

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oConsultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people's needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation
• oAbility to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour
• oAbility to manage highly complex situations involving multiple difficulties, and competing/conflicting views about those difficulties; and to help create contexts that develop systemic engagement, and harness the strengths and abilities of those involved in order to work towards solutions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon Early Intevntion Service (COAST)

Queens Resource Centre

66a Queens Road, Croydon

CR0 2PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our modern, purpose-built Endoscopy Unit in Tiverton, which has been operational since May 2025. Designed specifically to deliver efficient, high-quality endoscopy services, the unit supports patients from across North and East Devon, providing a range of diagnostic procedures in a calm, patient-focused environment. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play an integral role in delivering safe and effective care across the patient pathway, from admission and preparation through to recovery and discharge. You will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, gaining experience in a variety of endoscopic procedures while contributing to the continued development of a new and evolving service. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build specialist skills in endoscopy nursing within a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Working Pattern: 37.5hr week to be made up of 4x 9.5hr shifts Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00

Interview Date: Monday 8th June 2026

For further information please contact: Jessica Robison, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 404676 or [email protected]

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tiverton Endoscopy Diagnostic Unit

Tiverton District Hospital

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.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.

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

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

Interviews will be held on 16/09/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Level 3 Qualification (e.g. A Level, AS Levels, NVQ3) or equivalent
• Evidenced experience of a full range of duties working in an administrative / office environment
• Knowledge of specialist NHS/ Organisational terminology

Desirable

• Secretarial training
• Educated to diploma level

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Personal Assistant to a Senior Manager, (or demonstrable transferrable skill set) including: Prioritisation of work streams and delivery to challenging deadlines; Effective and efficient electronic diary/inbox management (Outlook); Handling various telephone enquiries; Organise and support various meetings and events; Audio and copy typing, taking and transcribing dictation; producing clear and accurate documents; Receiving visitors in a friendly and efficient manner; Taking and producing accurate minutes; Interpreting and collation of data into a standard format; Recording budget information; Searching, identifying and downloading appropriate information from the internet. Retrieving information from available sources; Managing/maintaining a file system both electronic and hard files; Managing and developing office systems; Experience of arranging meetings at various locations; Preparing presentation material; Proof reading skills; Handling highly confidential and sometimes contentious / sensitive information. Understanding of the NHS.
• Experience of working in a busy complex environment
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (including MS Teams)

Desirable

• Experience of working in a large complex organisation

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

St. Brides, Hafan Derwen

St David's Park

Carmarthen

SA31 3HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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