Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform other technical duties as required within post-holders training and competence.

Clinical / Scientific / Technical

• Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation.
• Participate in the departments rosters as required.
• Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.
• Participate in the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure that personal work activity is managed to make effective use of time and maintain an adequate supply of laboratory consumables, reagents and equipment.
• Ensure the competent and efficient use of computerised data management systems.
• Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and participate in the departments training plan.
• Maintain on-going Professional Portfolio and update Professional Development Plan. Undertake courses and other activities to satisfy HCPC Continuing Professional Development requirements.
• Assist with the development of new methods and the implementation of new technology.
• Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance and Accreditation standards.
• Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental Safety Policy.
• Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
• Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as required.
• Participate in and contribute to own Personal Development Review.

GENERAL DUTIES

• To participate in the provision of a reliable high quality analytical service that meets nationally accepted standards (UKAS or equivalent).
• Participate in clinical audit and clinical governance.
• Assist the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System

Out of hours working

• The post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to allow participation in the delivery of the departments service outside core hours. This entails contracted participation in the out of hours rotas (On call) and overnight working as rostered.

Training relevant to this post, including safety aspects in the handling of biological material, will be given.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• State Registered BMS (HCPC)
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education and training

Desirable

• Membership of IBMS
• Biomedical Science degree
• Demonstrates a knowledge and awareness of instrumentation, method development and new technologies

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 months UK hospital laboratory experience covering duties explained in JD
• Word processing, spread sheets and laboratory information system experience.
• Aware of health and safety and confidentiality issues
• Conscientious, Meticulous.
• Demonstrates ability to organise their own work effectively
• Keyboard skills and computer literacy
• Able to demonstrate competency in appropriate laboratory techniques.

Desirable

• At least 24 months post registration UK hospital laboratory experience
• Departmental specific laboratory / advanced techniques
• Training junior staff
• Experience of Specialist discipline.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and awareness of Health and safety, quality management systems and service improvement.

Planning and Organisation

Essential

• Able to plan own work activities and those of clinical support staff

Desirable

• Able to work under pressure or to deadlines.

Analytical and judgement

Essential

• Able to make judgements regarding a range of facts or situations that require analysis. E.g. selection of appropriate samples, tests or techniques
• Can work accurately and methodically following verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge and understanding of pathology tests and medical terminology
• Ability to perform intricate procedures e.g. pipetting

Desirable

• Experience of troubleshooting appropriate instrumentation
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical microbiology laboratory tests

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Equality and Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to participate in out of hour's roster or other flexible working arrangements.

Desirable

• Awareness of patient or customer issues.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Written work legible. Can communicate clearly verbally by phone and face to face. Can use tact and persuasive skills
• Evidence of working and integrating as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate concisely, effectively and clearly at all levels

Desirable

• Demonstrates a range of IT skills
• Training junior staff.

Skills

Essential

• Able to maintain concentration for prolonged periods at various tasks

Physical Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate manual dexterity e.g. sufficient to handle pipettes and unscrew caps form small tubes

Desirable

• Previous experience of using pipettes to aliquot small volumes of liquid

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Clinical Microbiology

University Hospital of Leicester

Leicester

LE1 5WW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

01) To be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.

02) To take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.

03) To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014.

04) To offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported.

05) To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes are in place for service users to be charged by the local authority for the social care services they receive, if applicable.

06) To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.

07) To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.

08) To undertake carer assessments, including identifying contingency plans, and provision of support.

09) To be skilled in partnership working and identify, develop, and facilitate a wide range of recovery-focused community services, ensuring that colleagues within the locality are also aware of developments and best practice.

10) To ensure the involvement of service users and their carers to that the Trust can learn from their experiences to make improvements to service delivery.

11) To ensure accurate computer records of all work undertaken are kept up to date.

12) To undertake your own post qualifying and other appropriate training to ensure high standards of practice and continuation of your registration with Social Work England.

13) To provide both management and reflective supervision to newly qualified social workers and unregistered social care staff.

14) To support newly qualified social workers through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), with opportunities to train as an ASYE assessor.

15) To undertake duties as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or be willing to undertake AMHP training

16) To participate in your own regular supervision and ensure regular reflection on your own practice as both a social worker and AMHP.

17) To undertake other tasks and duties which form part of the delegated social care responsibilities accepted by the Trust on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council.

18) To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.

19) To undertake additional training as required.

20) To carry out any other duties as appropriately identified by your Line Manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• An appropriate professional Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England
• Training in principles and application of outcomes, focussed assessments and personalisation.

Desirable

• Approved Mental Health Professional / Best Interests Assessment Training
• Experience of work and an Approved Mental Health Professional and/or Best Interests Assessor

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colne House

21 Upton Road

Watford

WD18 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.

To take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014.To offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported.To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes are in place for service users to be charged by the local authority for the social care services they receive, if applicable.To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.To undertake carer assessments, including identifying contingency plans, and provision of support.

For full details of the role and responsibilities for this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached.

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Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• An appropriate professional social work qualification
• Education to degree level
• Registration with Social Work England
• Training in principles and application of outcomes focussed assessments and personalisation
• Relevant post-qualifying training for social workers
• Training and experience in Safeguarding

Desirable

• Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interests Assessment Training

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Strong post qualification experience
• Knowledge of legislation, theory and policy in relation to relevant care group
• Experience of undertaking assessments, focussed as personalisation, choice and control, and care planning
• Understanding and experience of personal budgets and direct payments
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and ability to work collaboratively
• Experience of partnership working with service users and carers, demonstrating dignity and respect

Desirable

• Experience of work as Approved Mental Health Professional and/or Best Interests Assessor

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent ability to communication with a wide range of stakeholders including service users and carers, other professional colleagues, members of other organisations and local communities, verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage highly sensitive information
• Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Ability to analyse service user and carer information
• Experience of undertaking small scale audits and surveys

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
• Ability to visit and attend meetings at a variety of locations and environments

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD

39-41 The Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead/St Albans

HP1 1LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Locum GP in delivering health services.

• Work as agreed in accordance with the practice timetable
• The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population
• The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines
• Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
• Effective management of long-term conditions
• Support patients to adopt strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
• Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks
• Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance
• On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process
• Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans
• On an opportune basis, provide health promotion advice
• Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice
• Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required
• Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice, including clinical governance and training
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Ensure compliance with the appraisal process
• Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice
• Commit to self-learning and instill an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team
• Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies
• Support the Partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice
• Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Conduct home visits as agreed
• Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
• Conduct out-of-hours duties as mutually agreed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• MRCGP
• JCPTGP or CCT
• National Performers List Registration
• Full GMC Registration

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

Branston & Heighington Family Practice

Address

The Surgery

Station Road

Branston

LN4 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents for full details about this role.

When completing your application, ensure you clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the criteria outlined for this position.

We recognise that generative AI tools can be helpful in supporting applicants during the recruitment process, particularly for tasks such as proofreading, structuring, or refining written responses. However, we encourage candidates to use AI responsibly and sparingly. Applications should reflect your authentic voice, personal experiences, and genuine qualifications. Over reliance on AI generated content can result in generic or inaccurate submissions that fail to meet the criteria or convey your individuality. Misrepresentation of skills, knowledge, or experience, including through AI-generated content, may lead to the rejection of your application, withdrawal of your offer, or your dismissal if you do start with us. If you choose to use AI, please ensure it enhances rather than replaces your own input, and be transparent about its use where appropriate. False and insincere examples go against our values of integrity and transparency.

Important informationWe are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement as we do not hold a sponsorship licence. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate how the essential criteria outlined in the person specification are met will not be shortlisted.Only the information provided in the application form will be considered. CVs will not be reviewed.

We do not accept applications via recruitment agencies or other third parties.

The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

Our fixed term roles are also open to applicants who wish to apply on a secondment basis.

Applicants who fit this category are advised to speak with their line manager before applying and visit their organisations Secondments Policy.

Organisational structure and directorate overviewThe HRA is made up of five directorates: Approvals, Chief Executive, Digital, Policy and Partnerships and Resources.

This role is in the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of teams that work together, across the HRA and across the UK research landscape to provide the appropriate approvals for health and care research in England and, in some cases, across the UK, and to coordinate and standardise research regulation policy and practice across the UK.

This directorate issues HRA Approval, provides the research ethics service in England, supports the Confidentiality Advisory Group advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent; and coordinates technical assurances for pharmacy and radiation. We lead work to refine and maintain the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience. We do this by working collaboratively with external partners and nearly 1000 committee volunteers to improve the research environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant portfolio of evidence/experience, with specialist knowledge of relevant procedures, demonstrating ability to work at this level in business or related fields. Commitment to maintaining and developing specialist knowledge through continuous professional development (CPD),

Desirable

• Project management qualification or portfolio of evidence demonstrating project management experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Current knowledge of UK ecosystem for health and social care research including Technical Assurances, HRA Approval and site set up requirements

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of having developed and delivered training

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Flexible working approach, willingness to travel to relevant meetings throughout the UK

Knowledge, Skills and Expertise

Essential

• Ability to act with diplomacy and sensitivity, use negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to work well and communicate orally and in written communication with others at all levels

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement and management - including appropriate mode and pitch of communications at every stage

Desirable

• Significant delivery of change and ability to update effectively through reporting and verbal feedback/presentation

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Essential

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including ability to interpret feedback, use it in planning and prepare updates

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Highly self-motivated, confident, proactive, innovative, with ability to work independently and on own initiative. Adaptable to change with a commitment to team working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a diplomatic and effective manner
• Excellent organisational skills

Other

Essential

• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diversity

Employer details

Employer name

Health Research Authority

Address

Newcastle

Holland Drive

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments for patients with complex mental health needs.

Utilise recognised assessment tools including 6CIT, PHQ-9, GAD-7, GDS-15, MoCA, DASS-21, MCA and Trusted Assessment documentation.

Assess emotional, psychological and cognitive needs and their impact on managing long-term conditions.

Complete risk assessments, including suicide, self-harm and safeguarding risks, escalating concerns appropriately.

Develop person-centred care plans with realistic and achievable goals.

Refer and coordinate care with secondary mental health services, GPs and other agencies where required.

Contribute to discharge planning, best interest meetings and multidisciplinary care planning.

Discharge and Case Coordination

Support patients through the Enhanced Discharge to Assess pathway.

Attend ward rounds, discharge planning meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Monitor patient progress, engagement and outcomes following discharge.

Coordinate care across acute, community, social care and mental health services.

Communication and Partnership Working

Provide specialist mental health advice to healthcare professionals, patients, carers and families.

Develop effective working relationships with GPs, CMHTs, social services, voluntary organisations and acute services.

Facilitate collaborative, person-centred approaches to care across agencies.

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records.

Education, Training and Supervision

Deliver mental health education and training to healthcare professionals and partner organisations.

Provide supervision, mentoring and support to staff and students.

Participate in clinical and managerial supervision and maintain professional registration requirements.

Promote evidence-based practice and psychosocial interventions.

Service Development, Audit and Governance

Participate in service improvement, policy development and clinical governance activities.

Contribute to audits, research projects and quality improvement initiatives.

Support the development of services for older adults with mental health needs.

Monitor and evaluate outcomes including patient experience, reduced emergency department attendance and reduced length of stay.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with NMC standards, Trust policies and mandatory training requirements.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mental health legislation, dementia care, safeguarding and best practice.

Demonstrate accountability, professional leadership and adherence to ELHT values.

Engage in continuing professional development and appraisal processes.

Key Performance Outcomes

Improved patient experience and satisfaction.

Reduced hospital length of stay.

Reduced emergency department attendance.

Effective discharge planning and community support arrangements.

Improved staff knowledge and confidence in managing mental health needs.

Positive multidisciplinary and stakeholder feedback.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) - current NMC Registration
• Evidence of professional updating and development in the nursing care of patients in an acute or community setting.
• Diploma in Professional Studies (Nursing) - or equivalent.

Desirable

• Teaching & Assessing qualification (or equivalent).
• CBT/PSI qualification
• Non-Medical Prescribing V300 or working towards

Knowledge

Essential

• A minimum of two years post-registration mental health nursing experience
• Involvement in innovative nursing practice and multi-cultural nursing environments
• Team leadership
• Evidence of practicing in an acute mental health inpatient/community care setting.

Special requirements

Essential

• Imagination and determination.
• A questioning attitude.
• A concept of own nursing philosophy
• Enthusiasm.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A problem-solving approach to professional practice.
• Ability to meet contractual requirements
• Full current driving licence

Desirable

• Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care.
• Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism.

Experience

Essential

• Skills in assessing, planning and evaluating mental health nursing interventions.
• Skills in interacting therapeutically with distressed and/or disturbed individuals
• Skills in individual nursing interventions.
• Skills in teaching, supervision and self-appraisal.
• Skills in multi-disciplinary team-work.
• Skill in interacting effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to cope with stress.
• Excellent presentation skills - both verbally and non-verbally.
• Skill in report writing.
• Skill in chairing meetings
• Skill in motivating and managing change in others.

Desirable

• Skill in basic research process.
• Skill in audit and quality assurance programmes.
• Skills/training in a psychological therapy

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of the various approaches to mental health assessment.
• Knowledge of key areas of liaison psychiatric nursing practice, including the psychological effects of physical illness
• Knowledge of nursing and psychiatric interventions with patients in an acute phase of mental illness/distress.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management, particularly in relation to suicide
• Knowledge of the clinical and demographic risk factors associated with suicide and self-harm.
• Knowledge of Common Law and issues relating the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Knowledge of the teaching process.
• Knowledge of team-work and staff development.
• Knowledge of the various therapeutic approaches in the care and treatment of patients with delirium, dementia and depression.

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic research methodology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

East Lancashire Hospital Trust

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 6LY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Receive and collate information from health and social care colleagues including the voluntary sector plus out of hours calls to identify if further support is required.

Signpost or refer onward to relevant service as appropriate

Contribute to assessments to identify a specific need, to maintain independence in the place they call home (own home, residential home etc).

To ensure the IT requirements for recording activity are adhered to in collaboration with other team members

To support with the provision of agreed performance/activity data within the EHP data team.

Raise awareness of shared decision-making and decision support tools and assist people to be more prepared to have a shared decision making conversation.

Direct liaison with multi agencies to coordinate care for patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths

Desirable

• European Computer Driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Use of SystmOne
• Experience of multi tasking under pressure
• Experience of Working in an office environment
• Experience of Working in a Primary Care/health/ social care setting
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of clinical coding
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Experience of supporting people

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

Erewash Health Partnership

Address

Sawley Medical Centre

60 Draycott Road

Long Eaton

Nottinghamshire

NG10 3FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

This post requires the successful applicant to be able to work in in the community and therefore you will require the ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Sian Young (Rehabilitation Team Lead Physiotherapist) 01874615724

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development - CPD portfolio Membership of CSP
• Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
• High level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialist clinical area
• Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes

Desirable

• Membership of CSP
• Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within the specialist area
• previous senior experience
• Working with Junior staff / assistants/ students and developing other staff both formally and informally
• Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS as a Physiotherapist

Aptitudes & Abilities

Essential

• Work independently / autonomous decision maker and work collaboratively within the phsyiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
• Cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
• Work under pressure
• good presentation / teaching skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Self motivated
• Committed to personal and team development
• Active professional involvement e.g. H&S, branch network

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/ or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Brecon Hospital

Cerrigcochion Road

Brecon

LD3 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Complete triage and screening of service users within custody to assess their needs and create plans with them for support post custody by making onward referrals and signposting. This will include speaking to detainees in consultation rooms or when required via the cell hatch. This is in consultation with police to plan the safest way forward.
• Co-production with service users in creating their next steps plan/safety plan including referrals to a wide range of agencies - such as Turning Point, Wellbeing, Secondary Mental Health services, Crisis and Home Treatment Teams, Survivors in Transition, CRUSE, Domestic Abuse support services. This may include referrals for Mental Health Act assessments in consultation with colleagues, managers, and care teams of those detained.It is essential that you are skilled in mental health assessments.
• Work collaboratively with police colleagues, promoting partnership working across the criminal justice system.
• Able to work independently on own initiative to meet the needs of service users.
• Ensure service users needs are accurately reflected in health record documentation.
• Assist service users and carers to access information and support

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Health Education England commissioned Skills for Health to develop a career and competence framework for Liaison and Diversion with the aim of developing a flexible workforce able to respond to people with vulnerabilities who are either in or at risk of becoming involved with the Criminal Justice System. The framework helps support the development and growth of the workforce in this area, within mental health services and supports the movement of staff between the different roles across the non-custodial criminal justice services, such as Reconnect, Court Health services, Court Wellbeing/MHRT teams and L and D services. The link to the Competency framework can be found below. Any new recruits will work through the framework with their mentor and line Manager during their induction period.

https://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FINAL-Non-Custodial-Career-and-Competence-Framework-document.pdf

https://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Level-5-Practitioner-LD-Final-Feb-2023-v1.pdf

Please note you must be able to travel independently due to the nature of this role. you will be required to visit other PIC across Norfolk.

Candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice regarding interviews. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @SouthgateNSFT and @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing degree or equivalent degree level qualification NMC registration

Experience

Essential

• Familiar with undertaking clinical assessments including risk assessments.
• Experience of working with challenging clients particularly those with personality disorders services.
• Experience of completing mental health assessments in a mental health setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working with clients with severe learning disabilities or those in a secure environment.
• Previous experience of working in the community.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the policies and legislation that underpin the development of Liaison and Diversion
• Working knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act 1983

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently.

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Wymondham PIC

Penfold Drive

Wymondham

NR18 0WZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will join a supportive and proactive psychology team embedded within the wider CMHT and complex emotional needs pathway. A range of specialist skills and interests are represented in the psychology teams, including working with personality difficulties, trauma and dissociation, psychosis, using CBT, MBT, CAT, EMDR, and other evidence based interventions.

Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the published expiry date so an early application will ensure that you dont miss out on this opportunity.

Main responsibilities to include:

Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention as appropriate under close supervision of a clinical psychologist

Co-facilitating psychologically informed groups

Contributing to the practice of psychologically informed interventions within the team via teaching and developing resources

Contributing to service development projects

Evaluating outcomes and writing reports

You will have:

A BPS Accredited degree 2:1 or above in Psychology and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) eligibility.

Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties preferably in the NHS.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

***** Important information *****

For the first 250-300 words of your personal statement please explain why you are interested in working within the Adult Community Mental Health Team specifically and how you see the role of assistant psychologist in this context.

Your application may not be accepted if this essential element is not included.

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A BPS accredited degree in Psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of research.

Desirable

• Experience of research in the NHS.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• Knowledge of mental health.
• Knowledge of quantitative research

Desirable

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• An ability to apply existing knowledge to a mental health context.

Skills

Essential

• Skills using microcomputers for databases or date analysis, especially SPSS for Windows

Desirable

• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and colleagues.
• Presentation skills

Other

Essential

• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
• Ability to travel independently

Desirable

• Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The City Anchorage, Julian Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess the pastoral, spiritual and religious needs of patients, their family members and carers using the services of Southern Hospice Group, and plan support and care accordingly, whilst keeping up to date clinical records.

• Develop and implement high quality spiritual support for people, using the services of Southern Hospice Group, as they come to terms with living with their own particular situations, supporting them as they find their own sense of meaning and purpose.
• Support and prioritise referrals to the Spiritual and Pastoral Care service of Southern Hospice Group.
• To be a resource to the multi-disciplinary team at Southern Hospice Group in their understanding of, and response to spiritual, religious and pastoral care needs; working in collaboration with chaplaincy services across the Southern Hospice Group.
• Provide and support appropriate training and support others in their provision of pastoral and spiritual care, including participation in internal and external training programmes.
• To offer pastoral, spiritual, and religious support to Southern Hospice Group staff and volunteers.
• To foster links, and work collaboratively, with other faith, belief and spirituality leaders in the community for the benefit of patients, families and carers using the services of the Southern Hospice Group.
• To manage and support the provision of religious services within Southern Hospice Group. To oversee and support Chaplaincy volunteers as well as, where appropriate, health care professionals and students on placement in the hospice.
• To supervise, where appropriate, health-care professionals and students on placement at Southern Hospice Group.
• To work with the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of bereavement care at Southern Hospice Group, including offering advice and information to families about funerals/memorial services and other related issues.
• To participate in other hospice events as required, and, working in collaboration with the Fundraising Team, to plan/participate/lead remembrance events.
• To maintain and develop knowledge and competency through regular line management, supervision, ongoing training and membership of national chaplaincy and spiritual care, hospice and healthcare networks.
• To receive regular external supervision for the work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline with demonstrable outcomes of learning relevant to healthcare chaplaincy. Pastoral care training. Listening/communication training. Endorsement to practice as a healthcare chaplain by a recognised/established faith community or belief group.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in pastoral work
• Experience of working with loss, dying, death
• and bereavement
• Experience of providing spiritual and pastoral
• care in a healthcare setting
• Experience of being accountable to and
• working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of collaborative working across
• faiths and beliefs

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

Southern Hospice Group

Address

Chestnut Tree Childrens Hospice

Titnore Lane

Arundel

Worthing

West Sussex

BN18 9BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• To possess a health related NVQ Level 3 qualification or Equivalent
• Care certificate/ willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Experience of team working ? To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care.

Desirable

• To have experience of working in a health care environment. (NHS)
• Awareness of mental health conditions affecting older adults

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with patients/colleagues/carers
• Sufficient IT skills to learn the systems required for clinical recording, incident reporting and equipment / stock ordering
• Experience documenting care accurately

Desirable

• Experience supporting vulnerable older adults.

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

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road, Cottingham

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Actively promote best practice, ensuring all care is evidence based.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patients. Pass on information to multi-disciplinary team. To act as a named nurse for a group of patients within your team.

Professionally responsible for adherence to Hospice policies and procedures.

Participate in audits of practice and clinical effectiveness and practice developments.

Medicines Management assist in maintaining custody of controlled drugs, checking and witnessing of administration of drugs according to Hospice Policy and in line with the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicine.

Carry out nursing procedures and treatments in accordance with approved guidelines, which are research and evidence based.

Maintain accurate electronica records and ensure these records are clear and concise and are in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

Ensure timely completion of all risk assessments .

Liaise with other members of MDT by attending MDT meetings and ward rounds at directions of the nurse in charge.

Responsible for the safe handling and storage of patients valuables.

Ensure admission and discharge policies adhere to Hospice policies.

Support clinical governance systems and ensure care is delivered appropriately.

Provide support for new members of staff as part of their induction.

Ordering of supplies when necessary, promoting cost effectiveness and efficiency.

Possess clinical knowledge appropriate to Palliative Care, and provide this knowledge when responsible for the 24 Hour Palliative Care Advice Line as per rota. Keep up to date with new developments.

Recognise a deteriorating patient and escalate appropriately according to the plan of care.

Responsive to patients needs including those with special needs and/or learning disabilities.

Able to deal sensitively with terminally ill patients and their relatives.

Use own professional judgement when assessing patient needs and involving more senior colleagues when appropriate.

Organise own time effectively and that of junior staff and learners.

Ensure accuracy when delivering treatments and/or procedures.

To provide cover for colleagues as directed by your manager.

Demonstrate a willingness to work in all areas, night duty, day duty as required.

Management Responsibilities

Participate in the teaching and supervising of Student Nurses and Support Workers under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse.

Take charge of a shift if required and allocation of work appropriately within the team.

To have a link role responsibility and ensure information gained from this is disseminated to the teams.

Education

To maintain personal, professional, development, update and share knowledge and skills with team members.

Maintain an up to date portfolio for revalidation.

Act as a mentor to enable and support the personal and professional development of your team.

To be actively involved in audit, and report to the relevant committee.

Ensure your mandatory training is up to date

Participate in education, both internally and externally.

Support a positive learning environment for students including mentorship of students.

Health and Safety

Ensure risk policy is adhered to at all times

Report any identified risks to the Team Leader.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Provide care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Keep an up to date Portfolio of evidence to present to Team Leader in line with new NMC guidelines.

Ensure all records are clear, concise, legible and accurate in line with the MNC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.

Assess and manage risk in the clinical area.

Avoid any behaviour which discriminates against your fellow employees or potential employees on grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

Behave in a manner that ensures the security of hospice property and resources.

Abide by all relevant hospice policies and procedures.

To promote safety and welfare of patients, visitors, supporters, staff and volunteers

Ensure up to date safeguarding knowledge and training to the level appropriate to the role and effectively following all safeguarding processes regarding recording and reporting as outlined within the policy

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Has a high level of understanding of patients needs
• Understands the complexity of caring for patients with life limiting illnesses
• Has some knowledge and skills of palliative care
• Has knowledge of the latest initiatives in end of life care

Desirable

• Advance care planning knowledge
• Been involved in palliative care developments

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN level 1 trained nurse
• Palliative care study days/courses
• Up to date NMC registration

Desirable

• Bereavement/counselling course
• Relevant palliative care course

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to assess and deliver care to meet complex needs
• Positive attitude to change
• Good time management skills

Desirable

• Ability to audit

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 years general nurse experience
• Experience in caring for patients with life limiting illnesses
• Experience of collaborative working
• Experienced in evidence based practice working

Desirable

• Previous management of change experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Committed to continual professional development
• A flexible approach to working patterns
• Good attendance and punctuality record

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

Willow Wood Hospice

Address

Willow Wood Close

Ashton under Lyne

Lancashire

OL6 6SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.willowwood.info/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.

2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.

3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.

4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.

5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.

6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.

7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.

8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.

9. Utilising skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.

10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies

For further details please see attached Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• One of the following o Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 o NVQ 3 o BTEC National Diploma o Demonstrable experience equivalent to the above qualifications
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
• Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately

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 Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Derriford Hospital

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care. To deliver and maintain high-quality, evidence-based palliative care within a multidisciplinary team framework and contribute to evidence-based development of clinical practice.

1. To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic care.
2. Act as a positive role model to others and ensure that practice of specialist palliative care is evidence-based and promoted within the clinical area.
3. Promote a patient-centred approach to care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, carers and other relevant healthcare professionals.
4. Act as a clinical resource and mentor so students, junior staff and those on placement to Myton achieve their learning needs and expertise is shared with the wider health economy.
5. To prioritise patient care on clinical need and organise workload as appropriate for a team of patients and ensure handover is effective and efficient at all times.
6. Ensure that documentation is completed accurately and legibly in accordance with local and NMC guidance and confidentiality is maintained using Caldicott Guidelines.
7. Provide emotional / spiritual support to patients and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory and ensure effective communication at all times.
8. Work collaboratively with nursing and care teams and have a proactive approach in facilitating discharge and ensure that standards of discharge are implemented and maintained in liaison with the discharge coordinator.
9. Be proactive in preparing and delivering clinical information to promote the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team, acting as an equal member.
10. Liaise with other multidisciplinary team members, consultants and key workers to ensure continuity of care for patients.
11. To attend and present at case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice multidisciplinary team and primary care teams, acting as the patient's advocate.
12. To participate in clinical audit as required by the organisation's policies and the clinical governance agenda.
13. To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.
14. Actively contribute to developing the service to enhance the care and support available to patients and families.
15. Be responsible for own continued professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge across the palliative care trajectory.
16. To be aware of the political and national influences affecting clinical care, such as NICE guidance / End of Life Care Strategy.
17. To abide by the guidelines and Code of Conduct of the Nursing & Midwifery Council and the regulations and standards of the Care Quality Commission.
18. Ensure the ward environment is safe, clean and tidy and adhere and comply with the Hospice's Infection Control Policy, dress code, and all other policies and guidance.
19. Work at all times in accordance with Myton policies, guidelines and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) degree or diploma level
• Current NMC registration

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to place patient and family at centre of care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Creative, resourceful & imaginative
• Excellent role model
• Ability to critically analyse research and apply evidence-based practice
• Team player
• Good IT skills
• Commitment to the Myton values

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing skills

Other

Essential

• The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
• Flexibility with working hours

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of needs assessment / care planning
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
• Familiar with systems for quality, clinical governance and clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience caring for patients with complex health needs
• Experience working in a palliative care setting
• Experience of caring for patients and families with life-limiting / life-threatening conditions

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

The Myton Hospices

Address

Coventry Myton Hospice

Clifford Bridge Road

Walsgrave

COVENTRY

CV2 2HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the theatre team in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care

After competency assessment, undertake appropriate clinical procedures in the clinical skills in all areas of care delivery

Take responsibility for ordering and maintenance of stock levels, of specialist items and resources in the unit.

Assist in the smooth running of theatre lists by sending for patients as required and escorting patients from theatre to recovery area with the appropriate handover.

Undertake the checking-in procedure when receiving patients from the ward into the Anaesthetic Room,

Participate in peri-operative care team

Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the clinical environment and theatre equipment

Organise the required equipment and medical staff needed for the list.

Take responsibility for the decontamination and disinfection of scopes and specialist probes

Monitor the patients condition and take appropriate action if there is any cause for concern

Discharge patients to the ward or Recovery Area

For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ3/equivalent experience in care/care related subject
• Level 3/equivalent experience in direct care

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of Essence of Care benchmarking

Other

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care
• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Basic IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PATIENT CO-ORDINATOR/RECEPTIONIST

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Practice Manager - Cath Turner, Operations Manager Shella Hollister

SUPERVISOR:

RESPONSIBLE FOR: The provision of an efficient and caring service to the patients of the Practice.

DUTIES GENERAL RECEPTION

To maintain strict confidentiality at all times. To open the premises if required, open shutters, check heating and ventilation and turn off the alarm. Ready the premises for work.

To lock up the premises if required, closing shutters and switching on intruder alarm and generally securing the building. A doctor should always be present on your departure.

To ensure that enquiries from patients are efficiently and courteously handled.

To ensure that the filing, record keeping and distribution of documents is undertaken efficiently and promptly.

To receive and route patients and visitors on their arrival.

Answer general enquiries, explain surgery procedures, make new and routine appointments.

File and extract records and any documents relating to these.

Implement actions as defined by the doctors and nurses in relation to Test Results.

Receive and record requests for home visits.

Ensure that adequate supplies of stationery, towels and couch rolls area available in the consulting rooms and reception area.

Take messages for all members of the Primary Care Team and record them accurately on the computer, ensuring that messages are passed on promptly.

Tidy reception area and check cleanliness of patients toilet.

Attend staff meetings and Away Days as requested.

Accept requests from patients for completion of forms, eg. medicals etc. by GPs and informing patients if a fee is payable.

Taking and entering fees for non NHS work in the petty cash book, giving change and verifying cheques. Giving patients receipts for monies received. Using and processing card machine.

Photocopy documents as and when required.

Shred confidential documents as and when required.

Issue computerised prescriptions.

Clear up spills, eg. vomit, blood, when necessary according to Practice protocol.

Maintain the items in the spills bucket.

Attend training courses as and when requested, to do so for the mutual benefit of the employee and employer, on the understanding that no expense will be incurred by the individual save for refreshments.

DUTIES SENIOR RECEPTIONIST

Manage reception team co-ordinate and create agendas for regular reception & GP/Reception meetings

Liaise with clinical, admin staff and management cascade information, protocols, procedures etc to reception team

Co-ordinate advertising/patient information and manage reception cover for annual Flu Clinics

Log reception sickness and overtime in reception diary

Manage reception email and support admin staff managing safeguarding email

Train and induct new team members

Regularly meet with Operations Manager discuss issues, information, staff support

Carry out any other duties as mutually agreed between employer and employee.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Education

Experience

Essential

• Experience of reception work
• Experience in supervisory role
• Experience of talking to people on the telephone and face to face

Desirable

• Worked in medical environment

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

Priory Road Medical Centre

Address

Priory Road

Swindon

SN3 2EZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities for this post, please see the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• MB, BS or equivalent
• MRCP/MRCPCH/FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree (BSc, MD etc.)

Experience

Essential

• Advanced life support training
• Minimum of three years of specialist cardiology training

Desirable

• Experience in inherited cardiac conditions and genetics

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Ability to conduct clinical audit
• Ability to initiate and supervise research
• Broad range of IT skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular disease
• Understanding of service development

Other

Essential

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership skills with an ability to cope with difficult situations

Desirable

• Experience and track record of education, training and teaching

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Evelina London Children's Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role sits within a Project Management Office and will provide support to the PMO work programme. In addition the post holder will be required to support the named service lead for specific projects assigned to the and to line manage the Band 5 Assistant Project Manager.

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

Education

Essential

• Degree Level Qualification

Desirable

• Project Mgt Qualification ( P2)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of successfully delivering projects
• Interpretation of National Policy

Desirable

• Previous Experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

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

The Hub

Gwaun Elai

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

• Emergency Eye Care: Deliver high-standard, compassionate nursing care to patients attending the urgent emergency eye service.

• Diagnostic Testing: Perform a range of specialized ophthalmic diagnostic tests. Full, comprehensive training will be provided, making this a fantastic career development step even if you are new to ophthalmology.

• Clinical Skills: Undertake clinical procedures including IV cannulation and phlebotomy .

• Patient Flow & Support: Work efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage a high-volume daily clinic safely and effectively.

• Qualifications: Valid NMC Registration as an Adult Nurse .

• Skills & Attributes:

  • Proficiency or a willingness to rapidly build confidence in IV cannulation and venepuncture.

  • A proactive, energetic approach to nursing, with the physical resilience needed for a fast-paced, ambulatory environment.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills under pressure.

• Flexibility: Ability to work 4 days per week within our operational window (07:30 18:00), which must include some Saturdays.

• Comprehensive, structured training program provided for all ophthalmology-specific diagnostic tools and clinical duties.

• Valuable specialized experience in ophthalmic nursing and emergency triage.

• Supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team dedicated to high-quality patient care and staff development.

Working Pattern: 4 days per week (Must include some Saturdays, 07:30 18:00). No nights, no Sundays.Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information or informal enquiries, please contact: Victoria Abayomi at 01392 406043, Email: [email protected]

This is a fixed term contract until 29/08/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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

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

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

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

Benefits

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

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

Looking after you is important to us.

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

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

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

Salary is not the only financial benefit

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

You will also have access to other benefits including:

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

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

Car lease schemes.

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

Cycle to work scheme

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

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ready to join a passionate and professional team?

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

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good documentation skills
• Adaptability

Communication skills

Essential

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ level 3, or equivalent level of knowledge of clinical laboratory duties, acquired through experience and training

Desirable

• Knowledge of hospital specialities

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a clinical laboratory.

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

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

CF72 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Autonomously assess patients using highly developed clinical skills and clinical judgement to plan and implement often complex care for patients whilst being accountable for the care provided ensuring care meets the needs of individual patients

Make clinical judgements involving a range of facts and situations which require analysis or comparison of a range of options

Provide expert and specialist advice related to assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of condition/s for first point of contact through to discharge or referral

Deliver expert and specialist clinical care which may involve a range of advanced clinical skills, e.g. physical assessment of patients using clinical skills, inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation, cranial nerve examination, breast examination, reduction/manipulation of dislocations and fractures to major joints and limb threatening injuries in addition to more minor injuries.

Develop, deliver and evaluate the emergency care to meet the needs of patients and carers

Ensure the delivery of an environment where health promotion and informed patient choice is encouraged and developed to its maximum potential, with the available resources

Take a lead in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care for individual patients in partnership with the patient and the multidisciplinary team

Demonstrate expert and specialist knowledge and skills through practice of the highest standard

Autonomously plan and organise patient care, with an ability to prioritise own caseload within the department based on the short and longer term clinical needs of individual patients

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• RN, current NMC registration or Paramedic or Allied Health Professional with a Registered Professional qualification
• Relevant degree
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Clinical skills course (Level 7)
• ALS or APLS provider status
• A teaching qualification

Desirable

• Paediatric Clinical skills
• ATLS
• ALS/APLS Instructor
• ATNC
• GIC course

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

• Expert knowledge, clinical skills and experience in urgent care / emergency medicine
• Advanced clinical skills and history taking
• Work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Significant emergency / urgent care practitioner experience
• Clinical care, assessment, diagnosis and care planning
• Experience of change management
• Substantial experience of care delivery
• Evidence of innovation in practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a high-profile, dynamic nurse with a keen attention to detail and a holistic approach to care. As an accessible and responsive leader, they will hold 24-hour responsibility for patient care, staff coordination, service delivery, and resource management within a defined area. They will make informed decisions within their professional scope, involving patients and the public to meet agreed clinical standards and targets. The role includes managing and coordinating staff and clinical activities within the departments liaison team, playing a key role in the multidisciplinary team, and leading change management initiatives within the haemoglobinopathy service. Strong communication links with divisional operational management and other stakeholders will be essential to ensure staff are effectively briefed and supported.

The post holder will provide specialist support and advice to healthcare professionals locally and regionally, working closely with patients to reduce hospital length of stay, promote independence, and encourage adherence to treatment plans and appointment attendance. They will lead a team of liaison sisters who support patients in the community, conducting home visits to assess individual needs and tailor support accordingly. Much of the work will focus on hospital avoidance, promoting compliance, and improving overall patient outcomes.

A full UK driving licence and daily access to a personal vehicle are required, as the role involves occasional lone working during home visits, necessitating vigilance and thorough risk assessment. The post holder will be required to prescribe medications to patients therefore a having the non-medical prescriber qualification is essential.

Person Specification

Scoring during shortlisting

Essential

• Qualification- Nursing
• Haematology experience
• Prescribing qualification
• Team leader experience
• Extensive relevant post registration experience.

Desirable

• Counselling qualification
• Post graduate qualification relevant to clinic specialty in haematology
• Leadership or management qualification
• Masters degree or working towards

Shortlisting

Essential

• Qualification- nursing
• Haematology experience
• Prescribing qualification
• Team leader experience
• Extensive relevant post registration experience.

Desirable

• Counselling qualification
• Post graduate qualification relevant to clinic specialty in haematology
• Leadership or management qualification
• Masters degree or working towards

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the Clinical Lead Mental Health Nurse (RMN) has clinical accountability for complex mental health and psychological care service users on their caseload in the community. You will be instrumental in ensuring the safe deployment of appropriate staff to deliver a professional, safe, and person-centred service, adhering to Cera Care's Policy on Patient Safety and Risk Management, with a particular focus on psychological safety.

You will ensure complex mental health Service Users receive evidence-based, recovery-focused care and clinical input where required. This role involves developing and training carers and nurses in mental health principles, complex needs management, and crisis intervention. You will assess the service users' mental health needs, risks (including drug and alcohol misuse, self-harm and suicide), and devise individual, holistic, detailed mental health care and crisis plans that are regularly evaluated.

The (RMN) will contribute to a national on-call rota for advice and colleague cover. Developing strong, collaborative relationships across the multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), including GPs, psychiatrists, social workers, and local mental health services, is key. You will also work alongside the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director to support in ongoing business development, specifically relating to complex mental health care pathways.

Responsibilities

General Standards

• To act in a professional manner and strictly adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

• To adhere to Cera Care policies and procedures, with a focus on Mental Health Act (1983/2007) principles and safeguarding vulnerable adults in the context of mental illness.

• Contribute to external regulatory and compliance inspections.

• To adhere to company data protection policy and procedures and GDPR guidelines, paying special attention to the confidentiality of sensitive mental health information.

• To report any area of clinical concern, particularly related to deterioration of mental state, crisis, or risk, to the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director and escalate as per company policy.

Professional Accountability

• To report any areas of operational concerns to the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director as per company policy.

• To maintain their own personal and professional development in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and specific mental health nursing competencies.

• To support with implementing the Nursing and Care Strategy company-wide, ensuring the integration of mental health best practices and trauma-informed care.

• To support the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director in specific national/regional mental health-focused projects.

• To keep updated and ensure CPD and revalidation is agreed in the annual appraisal., focusing on areas like psychological therapies, psychopharmacology, or specific complex mental illnesses (e.g., psychosis, complex trauma).

• Post holder must be aware of their own individual responsibilities and boundaries as regards to Service user quality, psychological safety, and care experience.

• Work within the boundaries of their registration.

Operational Management

• Be visible and knowledgeable about the Service Users in the caseload by conducting regular risk assessments, psychological reviews, and proactive home visits.

• Supporting individuals, their families and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnosis

• Discussing and sharing information with key stakeholders on a client's condition, behaviour, activity and responses

• Ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times

• Recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and knowing when to escalate.

• Regular face-to-face home visits with Service Users on the caseload to supervise and ensure evidence-based, person-centred mental health care is being delivered by carers.

• To be an integral part of the clinical team, attending and contributing to team meetings at pre-arranged locations, which are likely to involve travel and an overnight stay.

• To support growth by working alongside the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director in developing complex mental health care packages.

• Take an active role in the recruitment and retention of care staff with appropriate mental health awareness and skills for complex mental health clients.

• To respond to clinical complaints in conjunction with the manager, relating to quality of psychological care or crisis management, as per company policy and risk management.

• Report to the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director any branch issues that may arise on a weekly basis.

• Submission of regular clinical mental health reports and updates through to the ICB or LA regarding their packages as per contractual agreements.

• Updating the Head of Clinical Services and Service Director of weekly patient trackers, including mental state and risk level changes.

• Attend annual appraisal with the Head of Clinical Services.

• To participate and have a regular 1:1 with the Head of Clinical Services.

• To participate in professional development meetings.

Team Working, Planning and Organising

• Work collaboratively with members of the clinical team, operational staff, and branch staff, ensuring effective communication, particularly when handing over risk-related information.

• Effectively prioritise own workload, balancing routine care with urgent mental health crisis response.

• Gain knowledge of pending Service Users and plan accordingly, focusing on initial mental health risk profiling.

Clinical, Compliance and Organising

• Maintain clinical updates and evidence of CPD and revalidation

• Ensure that all Service user Safeguarding issues, including those related to self-neglect or mental capacity, are raised in accordance with Cera Care policy.

• Work alongside quality teams for auditing and improvement of mental health care quality.

• Monitor, review, and update current complex mental health care plans in a timely manner as discussed with all key stakeholders.

• In conjunction with the key stakeholders, give advice on quotations for clinically led mental health and psychological healthcare packages.

• Ensure that carer clinical supervisions are completed for all staff involved in case-managed clients at regular intervals, including focused discussion on the emotional impact of supporting Service Users with severe mental illness.

• Provide specialist mental health advice and support where appropriate to all branch and care staff with regards to complex clients.

• Train and assess carers and nurses working within your clinical caseload on topics like de-escalation, motivational interviewing, and understanding complex mental illnesses. Additional training may be required for other areas of the company on an ad hoc basis and must be managed in your clinical training workload.

• Attend all mandatory training and updates.

Health and Safety

• To be responsible for following company Health and Safety policy., including specific procedures for lone working with potentially aggressive or highly distressed Service Users.

Clinical Governance

• Have strong awareness of Clinical Governance and its effect on practice. Actively promote the understanding and awareness of the need for clinical governance in the day to day running of the business, particularly around risk management and crisis planning in mental health care.

Dignity at work

• Set a professional example through your own behaviour.

• Ensure the Company policy is implemented within the area of responsibility, including using judgment to correct standards of conduct or behaviour which could be construed as harassment and to remind staff of these standards.

• Be aware of bullying and harassment in the workplace and act with integrity, following company policy

• To promote equal opportunities for all, monitoring own practices and those of the team to ensure actions are taken to re-enforce that discrimination is unacceptable.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with Active NMC registration.

• Minimum of Diploma in Nursing.

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in mental health settings (e.g., Crisis Team, Inpatient Unit, Community Mental Health Team, Complex Needs).

• Excellent communication and advanced therapeutic skills.

• Proven management and leadership experience, particularly in leading clinical supervision or teams.

• Effectively manages own workload and is skilled in prioritising mental health risks.

• Is a strong team player and collaborative worker across multidisciplinary lines.

• Good previous attendance record.

• Flexible approach to working hours and practices, including the ability to participate in an out-of-hours advice service.

• Must be a car driver with own transport

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with Active NMC registration.
• Minimum of Diploma in Nursing.

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in mental health settings (e.g., Crisis Team, Inpatient Unit, Community Mental Health Team, Complex Needs).
• Excellent communication and advanced therapeutic skills.
• Proven management and leadership experience, particularly in leading clinical supervision or teams.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Cera Care Ltd

Address

39 Ayres Road

Old Trafford

Manchester

M16 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife on part 2 of the NMC professional register
• Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
• Mentor/assessor training or willing to work towards

Desirable

• NIPE Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration in continuous clinical practice
• Successfully completed a preceptorship programme
• Evidence of working in all areas of midwifery

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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