Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience or working in a team
• Experience in customer care environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital environment

Skills

Essential

• IT skills; Able to use Excel and Word proficiently
• Able to plan own work
• Able to work alone or as part of a team with different grades of staff.
• Able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to follow policies and procedures.
• Able to perform calculations.
• Time management skills
• Ability to problem solve

Knowledge

Essential

• Understand customer care issues.
• Understand issues involved in stock control
• Dispensing and interpreting prescriptions
• Understanding of relevant legislation, e.g. Health and Safety, COSHH, Data Protection

Desirable

• Interested in and have knowledge of the use of drugs.
• Understand the importance of quality issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ QCF Level 2 in pharmacy services
• GCSE grades A/C or 1-4 in o English Language o Mathematics o Double Award Science

Other

Essential

• Able to communicate well with patients and all levels of staff, both written and verbally
• Able to communicate effectively on the telephone.
• Effective written communication skill

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen Road

Plaistow

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal technical qualification, e.g. City & Guilds, or Health Care NVQ or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience of working in a therapy/nursing assistant role
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Acute NHS experience in either therapy or nursing assistant role

Knowledge

Essential

• Willingness and ability to be trained and successfully assessed in competencies in an area within 6 months of appointment
• Understanding and ability to apply risk management Understanding of legal responsibilities of the service and the associated code of ethics.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services
• Understanding and compliance with Data Protection

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work alone in supportive settings
• Ability to teach practical skills to clients and carers
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• IM&T/computer skills: ability to send/receive emails, place electronic orders , record onto electronic health records
• Ability to gain patient's trust
• Ability to engender confidence & feeling of safety in patients about their care

Other

Essential

• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
• Ability to carry out moderate effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to use own initiative Commitment to non-discriminatory practice

Desirable

• Car driver - full driving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to master's degree level or equivalent experience
• Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
• Significant experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments
• Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI

Other

Essential

• Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Unit 3 Ynysmeurig House

Navigation Park

Abercynon

CF45 4SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFull GMC Registration
• oMBChB or equivalent
• oMRCPH/FRCEM or equivalent oOn GMC Specialist Register with CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview oPaediatric candidates should have evidence of Grid or equivalent training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine oEmergency Medicine Candidates should have Paediatric subspecialty training
• oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR): you may apply if your CESR application has been submitted and you will be on Specialist Register by the interview date. If not on Specialist Register by the date of interview you won't meet the essential criteria and therefore can't be interviewed for the substantive role

Desirable

• oHigher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)

Experience

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oExperience in clinical teaching
• oLevel 3 Child Protection training
• oBy the time of appointment, has attended a recent Training the Trainers course
• oMinimum 8 years postgraduate experience

CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

• oAPLS/EPALS provider & ATLS/ETC provider

Desirable

• oAPLS/EPALS instructor
• oATLS/ETC instructor
• oEMSB Instructor

Professional Development

Essential

• oCommitment to continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Willingness to undertake additional training and education in relation to theatre skills

Desirable

• Qualification in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public

Desirable

• Experience of working in a theatre environment
• Experience of working in a caring environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and during emotionally draining situations.

Language Requirement

Essential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD - Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with registration
• Educated to Degree level in relevant field, or equivalent professional training qualification

Knowledge and Nature of Experience

Essential

• Significant experience operating as a Band 7 or above
• Health related degree or equivalent
• Experience of collaborative working in CAMHS across organisational boundaries
• Extensive Experience of working in CAMHS Mental Health in a lead role
• Experience of team management and performance management skills.
• Experience of leading on planning and delivery of service development in CAMHS
• Experience of delivery in CAMHS NHS context
• Previous experience in project and/or programme delivery
• Experience of delivery of transformation projects in CAMHS
• Experience of service transformation
• Understanding of CAMHS Tier 4 mental services, urgent care and community clinical pathways, and outcomes. including processes to support the management of patient flow

Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

• Proven ability to provide clear clinical leadership and management skills, including clear objectives and motivate staff to achieve them
• Self-motivated and able to work independently using initiative
• Able to contribute supportively and confidently as part of a senior management team and across organisations
• Effective communicator with a range of stakeholders (including service users, carers, and staff) - able to negotiate and persuade in complex and difficult situations
• Lead changes in culture and working practices.
• Proven ability to write clear and concise reports in a range of contexts, for a range of audiences, to a high standard within set timeframes and challenging deadlines
• Knowledge of legislation, specifications, good practice, and policy guidance relating to CAMHS Tier 4 and commissioning.
• Capacity to develop and implement policies/procedures/standards.
• Ability to supervise registered staff as required, including staff appraisal and development, performance management skills and PDR process

Desirable

• Understanding of commissioning and contract management processes and ability to work in partnership with finance, contracting and NHS England colleagues.

Personal Skills/Abilities/Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Committed to a values-based approach to service delivery, reflecting the core values of BWC, including promoting inclusiveness and value diversity.
• Driving license and car owner.
• Ability to travel and work between sites and across a wide geography.

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Printing House Office

1 Printing House Street

Birmingham

B4 6DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role.

** Previous candidates need not apply **

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Supervisory experience in healthcare setting
• Previous experience in people management

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience within cleaning services

Qualifications

Essential

• BICSc trained or equivalent

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent Full registration
• Eligible for full registration with GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 year previous experience in a substantive medical post

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Sound basic clinical skills including history taking, clinical examination and appropriate investigation.
• Ability to make and implement management plans and clinical protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high quality clinical record.
• Basic personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
• Manipulative skills to enable practical procedures

Desirable

• Experience of teaching
• Ability to carry out research

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity to all hospital staff and patients

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
• Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.
• Reliable work record.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Use appropriate language and skills when dealing with all patients.
• Ability to use language line or have access to BSL when needed.

Specific Requirements

Essential

• This position has no on call commitment or flexible hours due to patient safety and ward cover.

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospitals

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Occupational Therapist - Inpatients role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Clinical Educators Course

Experience

Essential

• Varied experience at Band 5 level
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Desirable

• Experience supervising junior staff
• Experience working with elderly / frail population
• Experience working in an oncology unit
• Experience working with surgical patients

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Contributing to service development through clinical expertise, leadership, education, audit and quality improvement contributing to key Trust objectives and supporting national and international patient safety and quality agendas.

Reducing risk and improve patient safety.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Relevant post qualification clinical course (critical care) or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience following post qualification relevant course.
• Recognised mentorship / teaching course or equivalent
• A desire to gain instructor status in advanced national courses.

Desirable

• Proven Leadership Training e.g. Clinical Leadership Course, NVQ Level 4 and/or minimum 1 year relevant experience in a leadership role or willingness to undertake Leadership course
• Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS provider - adult
• Resuscitation Council (UK), ALS provider
• Have or currently studying for a first degree qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of involvement in research and / or quality improvement projects.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in managing deteriorating patients.
• Experience in managing level 3 patients
• Experience teaching and responding to learners' individual needs.

Desirable

• Understanding of risk management/ governance issues
• Experience in managing cardiac arrests.
• Experience in leading clinical teams
• Experience in delivering multidisciplinary training programmes

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to perform a rapid physical assessment of an acutely unwell patient
• Able to formulate an immediate and safe management plan for an acutely unwell patient

Desirable

• Able to perform venepuncture
• Able to perform peripheral cannulation

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively and sensitively: both verbally and in writing
• Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area.
• Able to communicate with all levels of Trust staff
• Able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to influence, lead and negotiate with others
• Cost effective with resources
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Desirable

• Understanding of governance issues related to resuscitation practices
• To have an understanding of audit and risk assessments and contribute to the development of strategies
• Experience of auditing
• Can translate national / local polices relating to health care delivery in to resuscitation practice
• Evidence of guideline / policy development

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Demonstrate a commitment to and participation in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace

Desirable

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to work patterns
• Flexible approach to working on multiple sites.
• Physically able to attend cardiac arrest calls and assist as a member of the team, and able to attend cardiac arrest calls and assist as a member of the team
• Able to facilitate the safe moving of equipment for training such as manikins
• Good dexterity to carry out emergency procedures e.g. defibrillation, cannulation within their own scope of practice
• Ability to work with electronic health record systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Safety Management
• City & Guilds 706/1 or NVQ 3 equivalent

Desirable

• Health & Safety Certificate
• Full COSHH awareness

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a large volume catering environment
• Experience of working with the general public

Communication Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• Degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of ACPC

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience in respiratory and orthopaedics / musculoskeletal out-patients
• Experience of working with children
• Evidence of working within MDT
• Experience working within the NHS

Desirable

• Experience of supervising other staff
• Post graduate paediatric physiotherapy experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good honours degree in Psychology (2.i or above). Eligibility for Graduate Membership of BPS
• To undertake breakaway training or equivalent following appointment

Desirable

• Advanced keyboard skills
• Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• The ability to communicate complex / sensitive information where barriers to understanding exist. For example, instances requiring empathy and reassurance
• The ability to make judgements involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Also skills for assessing clients in one-to-one sessions, group dynamics or who are participating in research
• The ability to organise straightforward tasks, activities or programmes, some of which may be ongoing. Also, the ability to plan and prioritises own workload, research programme activities; group sessions, etc
• Working to Professional Guidelines
• Must be capable of working within guidelines; receives regular supervision / direction
• Previous experience of working with clients with Personality Disorder and Complex Trauma
• Must be familiar with MS teams and/or Accru Fleming online platforms

Desirable

• Ability to use routinely available spreadsheet / database software (Excel, Access, etc.)
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and / or books
• Experience of co-facilitating therapy groups.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable relevant work experience with people who have complex mental health problems / learning disabilities risk patterns and challenging behaviour

Desirable

• Relevant work experience of people with learning disabilities / mental health problems
• Desire to progress to Clinical Training (DClinPsy)

Trust Values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Delamere Resource Centre

45 Delamere Street

Crewe

CW1 2ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose:

- To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions for patients on the rehabilitation ward at Woking Hospital, in outpatient clinics, and patients in the community who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties, resulting from a variety of acquired or progressive neurological conditions or frailty.

- To provide advice, support and education for patients and their families/carers, and offer

training to students, and other Health Care Professionals.

- To be able to work independently and as part of a Team, and to participate in innovative

projects and service development to benefit patients and colleagues.

Patient Care Responsibilities

1. Be able to work autonomously, with a specialist, often complex caseload, to assess, diagnose, develop and implement programmes of care. Supported by clinical supervision and SLT Lead.

2. Assess, differentially diagnose, formulate treatment plans (in collaboration with patients and carers), write assessment reports, identify and choose appropriate therapeutic or clinical management techniques from a range of options, provide appropriate therapeutic intervention, and evaluate treatment outcomes.

3. Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

4. Provide complex and sensitive information to patients in a manner that they can understand e.g. regarding cognitive changes

5. Refer on for specialist assessment for Assistive and Augmentative communication. Liaise with specialist centres to provide continuity of care and help source funding for equipment.

6. Liaise with a wide range of professional colleagues and other agencies to ensure comprehensive management of the patient e.g. attendance at ward meetings and case conferences and telephone liaison e.g. with GPs, dieticians and social services.

7. Plan for patient discharge, ensuring appropriate onward referral and liaison as required.

8. Adapt practice to meet individual patient circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.

9. Complete incident forms where appropriate and discuss pertinent issues regarding safeguarding/incidents with Speech & Language Therapy Lead and others involved.

10. Work with patients with a variety of diagnoses and their carers/families, across the teams geographical patch. Working flexibly to provide an equitable service to all patients, as the caseload determines and to cover periods of staff absence

11. Work with a designated caseload and be flexible to carry out work in other areas of the wider SLT Team to facilitate equity of service provision for all patients (according to level of experience and competence) as requested by Speech and Language Therapy Lead, and to further develop own professional practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and audit
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping
• Evidence of applying evidence-based practice and research
• Knowledge and experience of working with adults with dysphagia &/or communication difficulties
• Minimum of 18 months working at a junior level with patients in specialist area e.g. Adults, Neurological patients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties
• Experience of assisting with training and supporting students
• Excellent experience of setting patient-centred goals & providing outcomes

Desirable

• Experience of working on wards or in outpatient clinics
• Ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Evidence of contribution to publications and/or locally known within field of emerging expertise
• Evidence of presentations at conferences locally/nationally / or
• provision of training
• Experience of translating government and professional guidance into departmental policy and procedure
• Working knowledge and appreciation of NHS strategy, policies and research ethics
• Updated knowledge of National Policies and procedures relevant to SLT service.
• Evidence showing completion of previous Statutory & Mandatory training e.g. Safeguarding Adults, Mental Capacity Act, Information Governance etc
• Evidence of maintaining and on-going development of clinical skills and theoretical knowledge in area of clinical specialism
• Experience of supporting students

Behaviours and Values

Essential

• Effective communicator
• Empathetic
• Assertive
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
• Team player
• Professional attitude to working practice, colleagues, and public

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Qualification
• Health and Care Professions Council registration
• A member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Evidence of postgraduate courses or other CPD in relevant fields such as dysphagia trained
• Evidence of continuing professional development with identifiable outcomes.
• Full UK or equivalent driving licence and a car for work purposes

Desirable

• A member of Clinical Excellence Networks and demonstrable evidence of regular attendance at these events
• OR ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills in relevant clinical areas.

Skills

Essential

• Good presentation skills, both verbal & written
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including advanced observation, empathy and listening
• An excellent working knowledge of IT
• Able to work as part of a team but also using own initiative
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good analytical and reflection skills
• Committed to personal/professional development and skill acquisition
• Able to take theoretical knowledge and professional skills and apply them to the management of patients
• Able to work in busy environment, maintaining calm and a sense of humour
• Able to offer a flexible approach to work and caseloads

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

CSH Surrey

Address

Woking Community Hospital

Heathside Road

Woking

Surrey

GU227HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

With regards to this vacancy, please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.

Please see additional document for further information on the post, the specialty and the wider service.

We would very much welcome a discussion with you about the post and contact details are within the additional document attached to the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level of training in clinical psychology or equivalent as accredited by the BPS

Desirable

• Advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and audits within identified clinical area.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of Mental Health Care Setting

Skills and Compewtencies

Essential

• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills at all levels i.e. strategically and locally

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Avondale Assessment Ward

Hull

HU3 2RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) | Sheffield Walk-in Centre | Full-Time (40) or Part-Time Can Be Considered

Are you an experienced ACP ? Sheffield Walk-in Centre is recruiting a confident, autonomous Advanced Clinical Practitioner to predominantly manage minor illness presentations across all age groups, including paediatrics. This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role within a supportive, clinically led environment.

Main Duties

OneMedical Group is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or or Relevant ACP courses at Level 7 including recognised modules in Advanced Physical Assessment Skills (essential), Minor Illness/Injuries, Disease Management, etc.
• Independent / Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
• Current NMC registration with no restrictions

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in urgent care and/or primary care
• Confident, autonomous management of minor illness

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

OneMedicalGroup

Address

75 Broad Ln

Sheffield

S1 3PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional.
• Act within the scope of your training and competence, knowing who to ask for help and support if you are notsure.
• Work within agreed ways of working, following relevant Trust standards, policies and protocols.
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals and their families, carers and health carepractitioners using a range of techniques, maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion andreassurance.
• Observe, assess and respond to personal care patients needs appropriately, escalating concerns to nursingstaff, as required.
• Organises self in general work tasks or when delivering patient care with supervision where needed fromSenior Health Care Assistant and/or nursing staff.
• As directed, undertake personal care duties and support activities of daily living, e.g. mouth care, personalhygiene, and toileting needs, demonstrating person centred care.
• Safely deliver care duties including manoeuvring of patient equipment (such as hoists and wheelchairs).
• Under supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, undertake delegated procedures within the limits ofrequired training and measured competence, where appropriate. For example, patient moving and handling,and providing personal care.
• Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patients nutritional intake andfluid intake and output, noticing and reporting changes to the nursing staff.
• Ensure patient property is managed as per Trust policy.
• Monitor levels of supplies and order supplies for the department as appropriate.
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters, contributing to the learning environment.
• To work in line with Trust policies and procedures
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, healthy working environment.
• Follow the principles for implementing a duty of care, always acting in the best interest of individuals to ensurethey do not come to harm.
• Work in partnership with the individual, their carers/ families and the wider healthcare team.
• Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development and learning activities;maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal.
• Participate in team handovers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
• Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport & Ormskirk

Southport & Ormskirk

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient facing Long-term condition reviews - Take responsibility for the care management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma.

Patient facing clinical medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.

Management of repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.

To have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider health care teams (community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload. The role has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and safety for patients.

Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system.

Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, community pharmacists and anticoagulation.

Complete medication safety audits- MHRA and local.

Improvement of processes related to prescribing within practices

3) Knowledge, skills and experience required

Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Minimum of 1 years experience as a pharmacist.

May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.

Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.

Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate.

Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.

Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

4) Leadership and management

The post holder is managed and will supervise him/herself by making decisions regarding meeting targets independently, producing reports highlighting performance information.

Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace

Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service

Review last years progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol

Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Demonstrate the ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team

5) Education, Training, development and research

Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service

Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process

Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague

Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity

Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes

Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice

Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature

Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level

Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance

Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team

6) Confidentiality:

• As per both Government legislation and Practice policies ensure that all confidentiality, data protection and information governance policies and guidelines are followed and strictly adhered to, reporting any infringements to the PCN Clinical Director or Manager.

7) Health & Safety:

• The post-holder will assist Connexus PCN H&S lead in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Connexus PCN Health & Safety Policy and related Risk Assessments.

8) Equality and Diversity:

• The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in line with Connexus PCN Policies.

9) Professional Development:

• Maintain continued education by attendance of courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development and Connexus PCN needs.
• Attend annual mandatory courses.

10) IT:

Use of SystmOne.

Commitment to the use of IT, data entry, read coding and targets.

Extraction of data and use of spreadsheets to analyse and present information to determine trends or highlight potential problem, as required by the Connexus PCN.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist involved in direct patient care and medication management. Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage medication therapy including reviews, dispensing, and monitoring of drug interactions.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong clinical pharmacology knowledge, with the ability to apply this practically in patient care settings.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other pharmaceutical software, essential for effective medication management and patient documentation.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
• Thorough understanding of pharmacy regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including GDPR, medication safety protocols, and clinical governance.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively discussing treatment plans and medication information with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to convey complex medication-related information clearly and succinctly to ensure patient understanding and compliance.

Desirable

• Patient Care Focus:
• Strong focus on patient-centred care, with the ability to assess patient needs, preferences, and individual responses to therapies.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient interactions, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.
• Analytical Skills:
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for evaluating patient information, diagnosing issues, and proposing effective treatment solutions.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes to ensure efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy regimens.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. Capable of building strong relationships with medical and paramedical staff to enhance collaborative care.
• Proactive in addressing issues and confident in making informed clinical decisions in conjunction with the healthcare team.
• Professional Development:
• Committed to continual professional development through further education, training, and keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and innovations in pharmacotherapy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• CPPE
• Independent Prescriber or working towards.

Desirable

• Familiar with SystmOne
• Medicines Management Qualification

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

Greenwell PCN

Address

71-73 Mansell Road

Greenford

Middlesex

UB6 9EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://greenwellpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Provide expert spiritual support to patients and those close to them, staff and volunteers, in order to contribute to the delivery of a high standard of holistic palliative care.

2. Supervise and support Spiritual Care Volunteers, in order that a high a standard of spiritual care care is provided across all settings.

3. To assess, develop and implement pastoral and spiritual care to children, young people and adults including those close the them as they come to terms with their own particular situations.

4. Provide compassionate emotional, spiritual and pastoral support to families, carers and significant others before and after the death of a patient.

5. Offer individual bereavement support through active listening, emotional support, spiritual care and signposting to specialist services where appropriate.

6. Assess the spiritual, emotional and bereavement needs of patients and families, identifying those who may require additional support or referral to specialist counselling or mental health services.

7. Facilitate conversations around anticipatory grief, loss, end-of-life concerns, meaning, hope and coping strategies. Maintain contact with bereaved relatives in accordance with hospice policies, offering follow-up support and information regarding available bereavement services.

8. Be available, particularly around end-of-life situations, liaising with the clinical team to offer spiritual support to the dying person and those close to them.

9. Assist in the planning and delivery of remembrance services, memorial events and other opportunities for families and staff to commemorate those who have died. Support people of all faiths, beliefs and cultures, ensuring bereavement care is inclusive, sensitive and person-centred.

10. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic bereavement care is integrated into the patient's and family's care journey.

11. Provide guidance and support to staff experiencing grief following the death of patients, colleagues or personal losses.

12. Contribute to the development, evaluation and continuous improvement of bereavement support services within the organisation.

13. Maintain accurate and confidential records of bereavement interventions in line with organisational policies and professional standards.

14. Promote awareness of grief, loss and bereavement issues through education, training and support for staff and volunteers.

15. Liaise with the Patient Flow team to triage referrals to the service and ensure appropriate prioritisation and allocation of support.

16. Demonstrate and maintain close working relationships with Nightingale House multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to patient review meetings as required, in order that full information is available and considered.

17. Complete relevant electronic patient records ensuring compliance with GDPR and Hospice policy, in order that full and accurate information is held and appropriate confidentiality is maintained.

18. To work with colleagues to develop and expand their coping skills to enable them to work more effectively with families in crisis.

19. To support and/or facilitate debrief and supervision sessions for the multi-disciplinary team.

20. Contribute to the bereavement services provided by the Hospice which includes planning, facilitating and performing relevant rituals for the deceased and bereaved. And, and, where required, support bereavement support services offered by the organisation such as bereavement group drop in.

21. Assist with recruitment, induction and training of volunteers in the Chaplaincy provision to ensure the delivery of an effective service that meets the needs of patients and those close to them.

22. Cooperate with regular audit and evaluation of Nightingale Houses Chaplaincy provision to ensure continued effectiveness and improvement of services.

23. Responsible for Nightingale Houses spiritual care spaces to ensure the availability of spaces suitable for reflection and/or prayer for all.

24. Assist the organisation of Nightingale Houses remembrance events, offering a level of bereavement and emotional support during these events.

25. Review and advise on the updating of Nightingale houses spiritual care policies and guidelines, to ensure they are up to date with trends and developments in spiritual care in Hospices, the Alliance of Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains (AHPCC)

26. Be a registered Chaplain with the UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC)

27. Maintain and develop collaborative relationships with local faith, belief and cultural communities.

28. Flexibility to promote and develop the Spiritual Care services to families, staff and the wider community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate Degree level qualification with further qualification(s) in Pastoral Theology or Healthcare Chaplaincy.
• Membership of the Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains.
• Evidence of CPD.

Desirable

• A recognised Mindfulness qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of providing spiritual, pastoral and/or religious support in highly complex, emotional and distressing situations, e.g. trauma or similar.
• Significant experience of leading public and memorial events.
• Significant experience of taking a leading role in institutional spiritual care issues such as training, support, ethical discussions and policy review.
• Significant experience of leading and motivating volunteers to deliver safe and effective care and support.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospice or health care setting.
• Experience of policy and/or standards development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Nightingale House Hospice

Address

Chester Road

Wrexham

Clwyd

LL11 2SJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Practice Nurse works alongside a team within General Practice and within the Central Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN).

Key Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse is to have the following key responsibilities and attributes, in delivering health services:

• Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks, with a focus on promoting good health and independence.
• To provide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals
• To provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE Guidelines etc
• Work as part of larger nursing team to support colleagues
• Improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity
• Work with Clinical Lead to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace
• Provide support and supervision to other colleagues within the nursing team; Healthcare Assistants, Phlebotomists, Students etc, and those on learning assignments/placements as required.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded with SNOMED codes
• To conduct Long Term Condition Reviews- focusing on Diabetes, with additional COPD & Asthma as required
• To provide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse etc.
• Provide vaccinations including- Flu, COVID & child immunisations and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the Practice and PCN in line with the competencies of the role
• Provide other services such as venipuncture, Cervical Screening, NHS Health Checks
• Undertake additional training where required to provide other relevant clinical tasks as required by the Practice and PCN, in line with the competencies of the role.
• Enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service
• Care for individuals with Dementia, Mental Health conditions, and Learning Disabilities
• Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services
• Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the Practice and PCN, attending and contributing to meetings as required
• Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area
• To assist the nursing team with stock ordering and maintaining rotation of stock to minimise waste

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

• Be an accountable professional
• Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, quality improvement projects, audits and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives enhancing service delivery and patient care
• Assist with COVID-19 tasks as required
• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
• To have a good understanding of practice protocols and policies
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
• To act as a chaperone

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified and registered RGN.
• Membership or willingness to join the RCN.
• Ability to empathise with patients.
• Self motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Calm.
• Happy to communicate at all levels.
• Flexible approach to work content /hours.
• Discreet and diplomatic.
• A good team player.
• Happy to work on own.
• Enjoys attention to detail.
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Nurse in a Primary Care Setting.
• Knowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Experience of using systmone clinical system.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Car driver with own car.
• Confident.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Practice Nurse in context of the nursing and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise and assess other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

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

King Cross Surgery

Address

199 King Cross Road

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 3LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities

Clinical practice

The role will mainly involve working in our Same Day Access Hub seeing patients for urgent on the day issues. The role will involve working alongside PCN team of GP supervisor / Paramedic Practitioner in the PCN Same Day Access Hub seeing patients on the day with urgent issues.

The post may include cross cover with the award-winning Frailty Visiting Team visiting patients who are housebound for urgent on the day issues.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.

Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term and complex health needs.

Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags

and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action

Triage and treat patients, including same day triage, performing assessment of their needs and makes referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.

Interpret investigation findings to determine effective treatment plans & discuss with GPs where a second opinion is required

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.

Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centre care approach to enable shared decision making.

Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.

Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.

Refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.

Communication

Uses and adapts communication style to meet individual patient needs to ensure patients are fully informed about treatment.

Communicates effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Anticipates barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Maintains effective communication with the primary care team and with external stakeholders

Ensures awareness of sources of support and guidance and provides information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Safeguarding adults and children

The postholder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.

When adults or children and/or their carers use primary care services, it is essential that all adult and child protection concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately.

The postholder has a responsibility to ensure they are familiar with and follow local policies in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults and that they follow the local child protection procedures and any supplementary guidance.

The postholder has a responsibility to support appropriate investigations either internally or externally.

To ensure the postholder is equipped to carry out their duties effectively, they must also attend vulnerable adult and child protection training and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work they do and in accordance with the local vulnerable adult and child protection training guidance.

Leadership and management personal and people development

Takes responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Supports staff development in order to maximise potential and support practice development

Critically evaluates and reviews innovations and developments that are relevant to clinical practice

Contributes to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Maintains effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process

Promotes the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in general practicecompleting relevant training in order to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles within primary care.

Team working

Understands own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Works as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Creates and agrees clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritises own workload and uses effective time-management strategies to complete work within agreed timescales

Discusses, highlights and works with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manages and leads the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the PCN Clinical Director and the PCN management team

Education

Undertakes mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards

Use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care

Assesses own learning needs and undertakes learning as appropriate

Provides an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Research

Critically engage in research activity and use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care

Participates in clinical governance activity and contributes to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Identifies, applies and disseminates research findings relating to own practice

Collects data for audit purposes and uses clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implements change according to findings.

Participates in clinical trials and equipment testing.

Meets timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit

Quality

Under supervision and support of GPs in the practice, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will:

Participates in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Alerts other team members to concerns about risk, quality and safety.

Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Contributes 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

Works effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manages own time, workload and resources.

Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

See attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• A clear understanding of the Multi-professioanl framework for advanced clinical practice in England
• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles
• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Local plan and national health policy
• Wider health economy
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Patient group directions and associated policy
• Knowledge/experience in general practice/elderly care or palliative care

Desirable

• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Knowledge of public health issues in the area

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Team player

Skills

Essential

• Clinical leadership skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management
• Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting
• Resource management

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Recent primary or community experience
• Management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research

Desirable

• Project management
• Health-needs assessment

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise
• for Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route
• MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
• Independent prescribing qualification
• for advanced practice pharmacists only, qualified from an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent and qualified as an independent prescriber

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision training and experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand the team at the Enfield Communication Advisory Support Service, (ECASS). We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. This role is open to newly qualified speech and language therapists as well as experienced therapists. Pay will be awarded at the Local Authority equivalent of a Band 6 NHS salary and based on experience.

Full clinical supervision will be provided with opportunities for further professional development and experience to work alongside a multi-professional team both with the Local Authority and NHS Health Partners.

Meet the team link ECASS | The Team

The post holder will be part of the extended ECASS multi-professional team working in Additional Resource Provisions, Units and in Mainstream Primary/Secondary schools. The aims of the Enfield Communication Advisory Support Service (ECASS) are to:

• Improve provision for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, by providing SRP/Unit and whole school training in class wide and school wide good practice frameworks, enhancing pupils school experience and providing them with access to a range of speech, language and communication tools.
• Deliver consistent key messages that support early speech, language and communication support through the work programme and resources, making it clear that communication is everybodys business.
• Promote an early intervention approach to speech, language and communication needs across Enfield schools. This will ensure that children and young people can access communication-friendly environments, and practitioners who are confident in their role of facilitating communication. and The role will support with identifying SLCN, and ensure that parents and carers are supported with appropriate information and resources.
• Offer practical strategies and assessment to support children and young people placed in Local Authority SRPs and Units.
• Support settings to meet the needs of children with speech, language and communication needs who are not achieving at the same rate as their peers. This will include, improving outcomes for children with emerging or less complex speech, language and communication needs who are likely to catch up with their peers through appropriate focused support, as well as supporting those with long term developmental concerns and children and young people at a statutory level.
• Provide SRPs and Units with an appropriate model of supervision and continual professional development for the school workforce

Contact details :-

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact: Anne Bonner, ECASS Clinical Lead: Email: [email protected].

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact [email protected]

Enfields Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. Thats why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, wed love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1. BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• 2. HCPC Registered
• 3. Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• 1.As a regular and intrinsic part of this role requires you to speak to members of the public in English, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential and consistent with the requirements of this role. This role also requires you to be polite and courteous when conversing with the public.
• 2.Candidate must be registered with, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• 3.A degree or Post Graduate studies in Speech and Language Therapy, approved by the HCPC.
• 4.Experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs and co-occurring speech, language and communication difficulties.
• 5.A good understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice and how it applies to clinical practice.
• 6.Sound knowledge of child development
• 7.Awareness of current issues and developments within the NHS, Government SEN Policies within Education and

Desirable

• 1. Experience working within school settings
• 2. Post Graduate experience working within the NHS as a Speech and Language therapist.
• 3. Experience of providing training
• 4. Elklan Tutor Licence or Level 3 accreditation

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

Enfield Council

Address

Civic Centre Site

Enfield

Greater London

EN1 3FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/jobs-and-careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for strategic and operational management of the ICB designated safeguarding functions and ensuring the ICB fulfils all statutory safeguarding duties. The postholder will provide system leadership for a defined Place, managing the local safeguarding team and workstreams including the related strategic plan for their areas of activity. You will work with partners across the sector and wider to ensure delivery of strategic objectives. You will ensure the provision of safeguarding, child protection and adult expertise and leadership throughout locally defined health economy and multiagency partnerships. The role is pivotal to complex case management, improved partnership working, strategic planning, quality assurance and safeguarding improvement.

As a senior member of the team, you will be required to deputise for the Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships as appropriate and to coordinate and oversee the work of Assistant Designated Nurses for Safeguarding working within the same geographical area, delivering key outcomes.

In carrying out your role, at least one of the agreed strategic anchors should be at the core of everything you do:

Commissioning for Value and Outcomes

Accelerating Neighbourhood Health at Pace

Making the Best Use of Digital Solutions in our Pathways

Financial Discipline / 2% Productivity

Advancing Health Equity

Integrated Partnership

You will be accountable for:

1. Ensuring the ICB meets all statutory safeguarding duties as defined in related documents including the Safeguarding Accountability and Assurance Framework (SAAF) 2024, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, Intercollegiate Documents for Children and Adults 20025 and all relevant legislation including:

Children Act 1989 and 2004

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Liberty Protection Safeguards (when implemented)

NHS Act 2006

Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Serious Violence Duty2023

Ensuring that the NHS can take forward the Safeguarding reforms being implemented as part of the Family First Partnership Programme.

Strategic Leadership

1. Support the Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships in the statutory delivery for Safeguarding Adults and Children designated functions for a defined Place and for related workstreams at Place and System.

2. Act as the expert professional advisor to the Local Safeguarding Partnership and Board on safeguarding matters related to health.

3. Act as the expert professional advisor to the ICB on safeguarding matters including risks, priorities and statutory compliance.

4. Act as the expert professional advisor across the health economy as required.

5. Influence commissioning to ensure that safeguarding is embedded in all services, quality and transformation programmes.

6. Support the Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships in the interpretation of national policy and legislation relating to safeguarding.

7. Lead and support the development of Policy and Procedures related to safeguarding.

8. Direct and support innovation and ensure efficiency and productivity is achieved in safeguarding through effective working at Place.

9. Provide leadership and direction on key safeguarding areas as part of the wider portfolio supporting other safeguarding nurses.

10. Responsible as line manager for a delivery of statutory safeguarding functions at place, line management of the specialist safeguarding nurse and for wider delivery of agreed safeguarding portfolio priorities across the footprint including devising of training fir safeguarding.

System Assurance and Quality

1. Support NHSE and the ICB in the system assurance processes relating to NHS Provider organisations in line with the NHSE Quality Strategy and including a range of Safeguarding Tools including SCAT and SCRT.

2. Ensure safeguarding is addressed as part of the service specifications, contract performance measures and service level agreements with provider organisations, and in the review of their on-going performance.

3. Provide assurance to the ICB Board that all commissioned and contracted providers meet statutory safeguarding requirements as outlined within the SAAF.

4. Lead safeguarding elements of quality assurance including:

Contract monitoring

Quality Schedules

CQC interface

Serious Incident oversight

5. Ensure providers meet safeguarding standards through contractual monitoring, quality schedules and serious incident oversight.

6. Analyse safeguarding data, themes and intelligence to identify system risks and drive improvement.

7. Ensure learning from reviews (SARS, CSPRS, DARDR, CDOPs) is embedded across the system.

8. Develop approaches to evidence impact and outcome of interventions to improve safeguarding practice.

Multi-agency Partnership

1. Represent the ICB at:

Safeguarding Adult Boards

Safeguarding Children Partnerships

Domestic Abuse Boards

Prevent/ Channel Panels

Strategic MAPPA

Community Safety Partnerships

2. Ensure effective Multi-Agency Arrangements are in place including information sharing.

3. Provide expert health input into multiagency safeguarding reviews as required.

Expert Clinical Advice

1. Provide expert safeguarding advice as required within the ICB and with all stakeholders.

2. Support and contribute information, give advice to help resolve complex enquiries that may have legal, ethical and professional implications.

3. Work with Business Intelligence to support commissioners with safeguarding performance and population risk indicators to inform commissioning decisions and monitoring frameworks.

4. Provide up to date specialist advice to support safeguarding related policy development

5. Provide specialist advice on:

Complex safeguarding cases involving all forms of abuse

Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty

Domestic Abuse

Exploitation (CSE, CCE, Modern slavery)

6. Digital safeguarding oversight.

7. Supporting system resilience.

Learning, improvement and Governance

1. Leading and supporting safeguarding innovation and transformation.

2. Ensure learning from incidents, audits and all reviews is translated into practice and system improvements including:

Safeguarding Adult Reviews

Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews

Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews

3. Maintain oversight of learning implementation from all reviews.

4. Lead the ICBs governance framework including safeguarding related policies, procedures and audit.

5. Produce high quality safeguarding reports for the ICB, SABS and SCPs.

6. Ensure accurate and timely completion of SCRT.

7. Maintain oversight of safeguarding risks and ensure timely escalation.

Workforce Development

1. Ensure training aligns with Intercollegiate Documents.

2. Provide and receive supervision allowing for reflection and restoration.

3. Provide professional leadership to Named and Specialist Safeguarding professionals across the system.

4. Support primary care with safeguarding advice.

Key Relationships

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Clinical and Quality Lead (Chief Nurse)

Deputy Chief Officer Safeguarding and Strategic Partnerships

Associate Director for Safeguarding and Partnerships

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - NMC Masters degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant specialism/a related field, or equivalent level of demonstrable experience Evidence of professional and personal development at senior management level

Desirable

• Leadership/ Management Qualification Additional Safeguarding qualification Experience in commissioning Experience in quality assurance

Experience

Essential

• Extensive Safeguarding experience at a senior level In depth knowledge of: Children Act 1989/2004 Care Act 2024 Working Together 2023 SAAF MCA/DOLS Domestic Abuse Act Multi-agency Partnership Working Leading safeguarding systems Managing complex cases Workforce development/ training and provision of supervision Oversight of Provider safeguarding arrangements Participation in a wide range of statutory safeguarding reviews - SARs, DHRs and CSPRs Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contributions at a senior level Evidence of strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of developing robust operational and strategic plans and strategies Clear and in-depth understanding of national NHS strategy and policy, and ability to translate this into strategic and operational outcomes Experience in building and nurturing strong and positive relationships with a range of stakeholders Knowledge of IT platforms relevant to the role Experience of managing potentially challenging, sensitive or contentious situations and/or characters

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS in addition to another sector Experience of directly line managing a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Black Country Integrated Care Board

Address

Wolverhampton City Council

St. Peters Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 26th August 2026

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Shortlisting Date: From 1st October 2026

Proposed Interview date: 3rd November 2026

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
• MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
• Further Higher degree

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Good clinical care o Maintaining good medical practice o Good relationships and communication with o Good working relationships with colleagues o Good teaching and training o Professional behaviour and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Demonstrates the necessary range, depth and breadth of competencies specified in the General Obstetrics & Gynaecology curriculum and applying to this post
• RCOG ATSM or equivalent and demonstrable experience including that relating to a special interest to complement existing colleagues e.g., Advanced Labour ward practice ATSM plus any of following: High Risk pregnancy ATSM or Obstetric Medicine ATSM or Fetal Medicine ATSM or Urogynaecology & vaginal surgery ATSM or Subfertility & reproductive health ATSM or Benign abdominal surgery: open & laparoscopic ATSM or Acute gynaecology and early pregnancy ATSM or Menopause ATSM or Hysteroscopy ATSM or Colposcopy ATSM or Vulvar disease ATSM or Labour ward lead ATSM.
• Demonstrable experience to manage a Labour Ward independently
• Knowledge and experience to participate on the Consultant on call rota
• Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit / research within team structure within the last 3 years.
• Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
• Capacity to work effectively with others.
• Able to work in multi-professional teams
• Able to supervise junior medical staff
• Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
• Sees patients as people
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload
• Basic IT skills
• Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances

Desirable

• Special interest accreditation in e.g. Medical education ATSM or Paediatric & adolescent gynaecology ATSM
• Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 5 years.
• Evidence of relevant research e.g. presentations, publications in peer reviewed journals within the last 5 years

Other

Essential

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely
• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• Professional Integrity: Capacity to take responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates respect for all

Values

Essential

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Whiston

L35 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

More information about our Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role with our team please contact us.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-Level or Level 4 qualification or able to demonstrate evidence of relevant experience/senior administrator training
• Formal secretarial/senior administrator training

Desirable

• Customer care training or similar

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience supervising a team
• Experience of supervising a team in a large complicated organisation
• Able to demonstrate from previous employment history evidence of job related achievements and success
• Experience/knowledge of the 18-week pathway

Desirable

• NHS experience in an Acute Trust
• Good insight into the importance of NHS performance
• Knowledge of outpatient structures

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Computer skills including Excel and Word
• Good verbal and written communication

Desirable

• Wider Office packages
• NHS/Foundation Trust structures and culture
• Experience developing admin processes

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

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Winchester

Romsey Road

Winchester

RG24 9NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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