Job description

Job responsibilities

This job is for 15 hours over 2 days.

Job Purpose

The Medical Secretary is a key administrative role within the NHS, providing essential support to clinicians and the wider practice team. The role involves managing correspondence, handling patient queries, coordinating appointments, and ensuring the smooth flow of administrative tasks to facilitate high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Secretarial Support

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to GPs, nurses, and other clinicians, including typing correspondence such as referral letters, reports, and medical summaries.
• Manage clinical correspondence through systems such as e-Referrals (formerly Choose and Book), ensuring all referrals are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage Advice and Guidance (A&G) requests through ERS, including sending and receiving queries.
• Prepare and organise documentation for clinics, meetings, and patient care plans.
• Handle all secretarial roles relating to the Surrey Vasectomy Services as required.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and confidentiality standards.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, both electronic and physical, ensuring all correspondence is prioritised and actioned appropriately.
• Assist with maintaining and updating clinical systems (e.g., EMIS).
• Assist with death process and certifications.
• Assist with DXS referral systems, including liaison to add or remove forms as well as managing clinician referrals through this pathway.
• Be aware of and understand how to use Xyla/Cinapsis for referrals.

Patient Liaison

• Act as the first point of contact for patient queries related to referrals, and death certificate queries.
• Communicate professionally and empathetically with patients, ensuring their needs are met and any concerns are addressed or escalated as necessary.
• Support patients in accessing services, including signposting them to appropriate resources or healthcare providers.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with GPs, practice staff, and external healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of patient care.
• Assist in team meetings, including minute-taking and distributing meeting documents.
• Provide cover for colleagues during absences or busy periods.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Adhere to NHS policies, including health and safety, confidentiality, and safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance practice operations.
• Maintain professional development by attending training and keeping skills up to date.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with patients, clinicians, and external agencies.
• IT Proficiency: Competence in using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS) and office software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in document preparation and data entry.
• Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain professional and empathetic in challenging situations.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of addressing administrative issues and identifying solutions promptly.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role, preferably within the NHS or a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR) principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

• Audio typing skills and experience with dictation software.
• Familiarity with e-Referrals and other NHS systems.
• Formal qualifications in medical administration or secretarial work.
• Experience working in a GP practice or hospital environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a secretarial or administrative role, preferably within the NHS or a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR) principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Audio typing skills and experience with dictation software.
• Familiarity with e-Referrals and other NHS systems.
• Formal qualifications in medical administration or secretarial work.
• Experience working in a GP practice or hospital environment.

IT Skills

Essential

• IT Skills to a good standard

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Secretarial Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bartlett Group Practice

Address

Wharf Road

Ash Vale

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU12 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake holistic assessments and co-design Health and Well-being Plans with individual service users, identifying support needs to ensure maximum engagement in improving their health and wellbeing.

Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them

To provide service users with continuity and a coordinated experience of care, remaining a point of contact throughout the individuals social prescription.

Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities, and the wider determinants of health. The role will require social prescribing link workers to manage and prioritise their own caseload, in accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of their population.

To work in partnership with all voluntary and community organisations to build a comprehensive database of local resources to design and support the Social Prescription Menu.

Identify and engage effectively in a non-judgemental and respectful manor with members of the community from all backgrounds, abilities and ages, listening and interpreting complex health information into understandable terms about health and health improvement.

To support and develop GPs and primary care health teams knowledge on how to identify patients suitable for social prescribing service referral on a quarterly basis.

Utilise and maintain comprehensive data and evaluation systems, including individual health outcome tools.

Support the development of the service taking into consideration feedback from service users, PCN member practices, and other local services Social Prescribers work collaboratively with

To keep records of your work and adhere to confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required.

Dimensions

The role requires social prescribing link workers to manage and prioritise their own referrals in accordance with the health and wellbeing needs of their population. Where required and as appropriate, the social prescribing link workers will refer people back to other health and social care organisations within the city where appropriate.

Key Result Areas

Improved health and quality of life

Increased patient satisfaction

Fewer primary care consultations

Reductions in the number of hospital admissions, visits to Accident and Emergency, and outpatient attendances

A decrease in the use of wider hospital resources

Reduction in 999 calls.

Increased awareness of non-health interventions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be qualified to GCSE or above
• A health, social care, counseling or other relevant professional or academic qualification

Desirable

• Degree level /similar in Health or a care discipline

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience health care provider or community services

Desirable

• Worked previously in social prescribing
• Previously worked within primary care

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Current clean driving licence
• Good communicator
• Skilful in networking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Passion to help others
• Ability to work across multiple agencies in health and social care
• Work non judgementally with a wide cohort of people
• Demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence
• Experience in giving Health advice to individuals
• Proven skills in collating information and data on community resources and organising these in up-to-date and accessible formats for a range of different service users from various communities.
• Excellent record keeping skills and the proven ability to write comprehensive reports for a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to do own administration using database, Powerpoint, SystmOne, EMIS, and other IT packages.
• The ability to work autonomously and to plan, prioritise work under pressure and adapt to new models of working.
• A proven understanding of safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant policies and procedures.
• Excellent holistic assessment as well as consultation skills and experience of providing empowering support to adults in a planned and structured way to improve health, recovery and well-being outcomes.

Desirable

• Knowledge of social care systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Southampton West PCN Limited

Address

Shirley Health Partnership

Shirley Health Partnership

355 Shirley Road

Southampton

SO15 5jd

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To provide an efficient, professional, and friendly reception service to patients while supporting the clinical team in the smooth running of the practice. As a Care Navigator, you will assist patients in accessing appropriate services and ensuring their care needs are met, promoting the best possible patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Welcome patients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Handle telephone calls efficiently, answering queries or redirecting them as appropriate.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments using the practice's clinical systems.
• Update date patient records as necessary.
• Handle patient correspondence, including emails and letters over the desk, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Assist patients in completing rapid health forms or questionnaires, either in person or over the phone.

Care Navigation

• Act as the first point of contact for patients, identifying their needs and signposting them to the appropriate clinician, service, or external support.
• Provide patients with information about services available within the NHS and the local community.
• Use active listening and problem-solving skills to manage patient expectations and promote self-care where appropriate.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external organisations to coordinate patient care effectively.

Administrative Duties

• Maintain up-to-date patient records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GDPR and confidentiality policies.
• Support the preparation of clinics, including managing patient recalls and bookings from patients appointment reminders.
• Monitor and request office supplies to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Customer Service

• Handle patient feedback, complaints, and concerns in a sensitive and empathetic manner, escalating issues when necessary.
• Promote a positive image of the practice at all times, ensuring high levels of patient satisfaction.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to multitask, prioritise workloads, and work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and contributing to a supportive team culture.
• Empathy & Compassion: A patient-centred approach, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion and understanding.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and navigate patients to the most appropriate service.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role, preferably within the NHS or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of NHS services and pathways.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, if required.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with clinical systems such as EMIS.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Training or qualifications in customer service or care navigation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role, preferably within the NHS or healthcare setting.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, if required.
• Computer IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience with clinical systems such as EMIS.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Training or qualifications in customer service or care navigation.

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

Bartlett Group Practice

Address

Wharf Road

Ash Vale

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU12 5BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the Job description.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some post, this post may close before the displayed closing date, we recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• RSA Typing Skills 3
• Legal secretarial qualification or equivalent experience
• Understanding of structure of NHS and medical specialties

Desirable

• Knowledge of Inphase database

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 and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Rouen Road with some working at NNUH

Rouen Road

Norwich

NR1 1QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

1. An upper second-class honours degree or higher in Psychology
2. Eligible for Graduate membership of British Psychological Society.
3. Previous work experience (paid or voluntary) in mental health.
4. Experience of assessment and psychological intervention

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants.However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact Clare Moran email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• An upper second class (2:1) honours degree or higher in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, which confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• Graduate Membership of British Psychological Society

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Can demonstrate additional interest and/or learning in relevant areas of applied psychology and mental health practice
• Evidence of an interest in pursuing a career in the psychological professions

Desirable

• Undertaken additional training (e.g. practice-based training and workshops) in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice, neuropsychology, health and social care practice and/or research design and analysis

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working with people with any of the following: mental health difficulties; neurological difficulties, learning disabilities, eating disorder, personality difficulties or people with emotion regulation difficulties or equivalent within an inpatient or community setting
• Experience of audits, service evaluation and/or research, ideally within a clinical setting

Desirable

• Experience of providing direct clinical or social care
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Awareness of psychological theory, practice and evidence-based psychological interventions as relevant to this role
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotional
• Appreciation of the needs and challenges face by people with mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
• Ability to apply existing psychological theory and knowledge within a mental health, dementia and/or learning disabilities context
• Ability to appropriately communicate sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office including a high standard of letter and report writing

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to interact and engage with people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties, neurological difficulties and learning disabilities
• Ability to work under supervision, using own initiative to think quickly on the spot in often challenging situations and to deliver work as agreed and reviewed at regular intervals
• Ability to recognise the limits of own competencies and to seek supervision and support as required to practice safely and within professional guidelines
• Able to work flexibly as required
• Able to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position, with minimal impact on daily productivity

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mark's Hospital, St. Marks Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6DU

Maidenhead

SL6 6DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking pharmacist who can demonstrate:

• Significant post-registration clinical pharmacy experience.
• Experience of teaching and training healthcare professionals, including junior medical staff.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A commitment to improving prescribing practice, patient safety and medical education.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys teaching, values collaborative working and wishes to make a lasting impact on the education of future doctors while maintaining an active and rewarding clinical role.

Norwich is a vibrant and historic city offering excellent shopping, restaurants, cultural attractions and nightlife, while being surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning coastline. The unique combination of city living, the Norfolk Broads and picturesque rural communities provides an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families alike.

With excellent rail links to London and convenient air connections across the UK and internationally, Norwich combines the benefits of a thriving regional city with easy access to the wider world.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master of Pharmacy
• Postgraduate qualification at Masters Level or above
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in teaching or higher education practice

Skills, abilities and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - oral and written

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Adaptable and innovative in approach to work and projects

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 and Norwich University Hospital

Address

NNUH

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Brynteg Surgery, Ammanford, SA18 Hours: 37 hours per week (no weekends or bank holidays) Salary: £15.50£16.50 per hour, depending on experience Reports to:Lead Pharmacist

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will work as an integral member of the clinical team to support safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines within the practice.

This role combines clinical, administrative, and patient-facing elements - helping optimise prescribing, improve patient safety, and reduce GP workload.

The post holder will run clinics, assist with audits and medicines optimisation, handle pharmaceutical queries, and provide support to both the prescribing and dispensing processes.

As an independent practice, we value every voice - youll have scope to shape how the role develops and contribute to practice-wide improvement work.

• Undertake medicines reconciliation for new patients, care homes, and hospital discharges.

• Run and document new patient and DOAC clinics.

• Manage repeat prescription reauthorisations in line with practice protocols.

• Handle pharmaceutical and shared-care queries, ensuring safe communication between the practice, hospitals, and community pharmacies.

• Support care home medication reviews, HRT forms, and acute medication requests.

• Assist with medication audits, quality improvement projects, and prescribing safety work.

• Provide guidance and support to trainee pharmacists and prescription clerks.

• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with professional and information-governance standards.

• Contribute to training and education sessions within the practice.

• For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to train in phlebotomy to support clinical capacity.

• Maintain GPhC registration and adhere to the professional code of conduct.

• Act within professional competence at all times.

• Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice.

• Work collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team to deliver safe and effective patient care.

• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work.

• GPs

• Clinical Pharmacist / Pharmacy Team

• Practice Nurses and HCAs

• Prescription Clerks and Administrative Team

• Community Pharmacies and Hospital Pharmacy Teams

• Local Health Board and Primary Care Network colleagues

• The duties of the post may be varied as service needs evolve, provided any changes are reasonable and within the scope of the role.

• The post holder will uphold confidentiality at all times and comply with practice policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a professional, patient-centred approach in all interactions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy and safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to patients and colleagues
• Reliable, organised and adaptable under pressure in a busy practice environment
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective learning
• Upholds confidentiality, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion standards at all times
• Willingness to embrace change and contribute to improving practice systems and processes

Desirable

• Car driver with access to a vehicle for occasional external visits (e.g. care homes, training events)
• Interest in service improvement, digital tools or innovation in primary care
• Keen to expand scope of practice, e.g. through phlebotomy or further clinical training
• Positive, supportive attitude that contributes to a kind and inclusive workplace culture

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Demonstrable experience in medicines reconciliation and repeat prescribing
• Experience managing prescription queries and ensuring safe, efficient prescribing processes
• Proven ability to work independently within scope of practice while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team
• Experience maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to governance and confidentiality standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP surgery, cluster or hospital pharmacy
• Experience of running or supporting patient clinics (e.g. DOAC, new patient medication reviews, care home medication reviews)
• Experience supporting or training junior staff, trainee pharmacists, or prescription clerks
• Involvement in audits, quality improvement projects, or prescribing safety initiatives
• Familiarity with EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems
• Experience working across organisational boundaries - liaising with community pharmacies, secondary care, or care homes

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent nationally recognised qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in line with GPhC requirements

Desirable

• Accuracy Checking Technician (ACT) qualification
• Additional accredited training or certificates in:
• Primary care or medicines optimisation
• Quality improvement or audit
• Clinical supervision or mentoring
• Evidence of involvement in training, mentoring or service improvement projects
• Willingness to complete phlebotomy training (if not already undertaken)

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

Brynteg Surgery

Address

Brynmawr Avenue

Ammanford

Dyfed

SA18 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bryntegmedicalpractice.wales.nhs.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Winchester a category B Prison located in Winchester

Hours

Up to £29,723 per annum (Full time equivalent)

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to job advert for personal specifications

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
• To maintain a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a defined caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To use communication tools (verbal and non-verbal) and assess understanding of treatment proposals to gain valid informed consent. With support, to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
• To collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources e.g. radiology imaging systems, other investigations to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management. This may also include ward handovers, observation charts, medical and nursing records etc.
• To undertake the comprehensive specialist assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills.
• To make a clinical diagnosis based on presenting signs and symptoms.
• To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme using clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills and options.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date clinical records in line with legal and departmental requirements.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to supporting them and investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve.

There is a drive to advance our research capabilities and ensure that relevant research evidence is integrated into clinical practice to aid staff and service development. We are proud to have strong links with the University of East Anglia, including associate tutor opportunities for senior staff in addition to providing a full student placement programme This post will provide a variety of clinical experiences within the specialty and multiple opportunities for professional and personal development in keeping with our Trusts strategic objectives.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2221 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK)
• Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty

Experience

Essential

• Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad-based rotational opportunities. Candidates should have experience in all core areas, however those offering less experience, but meeting all other criteria, will be considered on their merit

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of professional standards

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 and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and other visitors to the Practice.

Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.

In line with practice procedures, ensure that patients with no prior appointment but who need an urgent consultation are seen in a logical and non-disruptive manner.

Explain Practice arrangements and formal NHS requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary/emergency cover and ensure procedures and paperwork are completed.

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Use of the care navigation toolkit to advise. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt delivery to the most appropriate person.

Refer repeat prescription requests on to the prescription clerks.

Advise patients of relevant charges for private (non-General Medical Services) services, accept payment, and issue receipts/invoices for same when necessary.

Enter patient information on to the computer as required.

Maintain a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures.

Be able to cover all reception positions. Maintain a working knowledge of unfamiliar tasks.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good General Education including Mathematics and English

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

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

Newbury Street Practice

Address

Wantage Health Centre

Mably Way

Wantage

Oxfordshire

OX12 9BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working along side qualified RMN staff to deliver compassionate care for patient suffering with eating disorders

Engagement and observations, meal support in the dining room ( eating with our patients) 1-1 meal support, escorted leave, personal wellbeing plan conversations.

supporting housekeeping staff with meal prep

physical health observations

writing clear notes on RiO, updating safety assessment and PWP.

completing incident forms

Engaging with patients in community setting - taking patients out on leave to cafe's and supermarkets to help enhance their skills in the community

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• The Care Certificate (Cavendish Certificate of Fundamental Care) or equivalent.
• Experience of working as a healthcare support worker in a clinical team.
• Knowledge of, and experience of working with, a range of mental health issues
• Interest in working with patient with eating disorders
• Demonstrable ability to use computer systems

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy team, and an ability to use initiative at times of pressure.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal English to a high standard, and basic numeracy skills.
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, whilst also taking direction from senior colleagues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

STEPs EDU, Acer Unit

Blackberry Hill Hospital, Manor Road

Bristol

BS16 2EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Assess, diagnose, triage, and manage patients, taking responsibility for the management of a complex caseload. You will progress and request investigations when trained to do so (such as x-rays and blood tests) and referrals to facilitate diagnosis and choice of treatment.
• Develop and make use of your full scope of clinical practice, including skills relating to independent prescribing, injection therapy and investigation when trained to do so.
• Manage complex interactions, including working with patients with psychosocial and mental health needs, referring to social prescribing when appropriate.
• Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions.
• Provide care that is tailored to the individual needs. This would include, appraising the impact of individuals' clinical status on their general health, well-being, employment status (including in relation to function, physical activity, mobility and independence).
• Support patients to set their own goals and be confident in their approach to self-management.

Evidence, Research, and Development

• Collect, analyse and present data on patient case mix, produce information on patients needing specialist care, metrics of interventions such as auditing Injection therapy , use of prescribing, conversion of secondary care referrals.
• Auditing on complex drug management including prescribing, de- prescribing in chronic widespread musculoskeletal pains coupled with mental health and other co-morbidities.
• Critical analysis of data to draw meaningful recommendations to the Primary Care Network to inform best practice, influence good clinical practice in primary care.
• Support the development and implementation of a training strategy for area of responsibility in collaboration with team leads/clinical academics, and clinical specialists internally and outside the Organisations.
• Participate in ongoing service improvement, evaluation and audit of interventions, outcomes as appropriate to context and management
• Develop relationships and a collaborative working approach across the PCN supporting the integration of pathways in primary care.
• Work as part of an MDT in a patient facing role, using your expert knowledge of MSK issues, to create stronger links for wider MSK services through clinical leadership, teaching and evaluation skills.
• Support research and audit programmes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our FCP service.
• Streamline the pathway of care by providing a responsive service so that patients receive timely access to care.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures appropriate for onward referral pathways.

Leadership

• Lead, manage and contribute to service delivery.
• Implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision and training.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately, with patients and carers, complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, pathology, prognosis and treatment choices supporting personalised care.

Facilitating learning

• Provide feedback and support to other PCN clinical team members on appropriate referral criteria.
• Critically reflect on own practice, and continue to develop your skills.
• Support FCP colleagues in line with Health Education Englands First Contact Practitioners and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care: (Musculoskeletal). A Roadmap to Practice.
• Be a point of contact for your FCP colleagues to answer clinical queries as and when they present.
• Deliver in-house in service training to your regional FCP team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current HCPC registration with significant post registration MSK experience (typically 5+ years)
• CSP registered practicing Physiotherapist
• Masters level (Level 7) qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent Level 7 modules and evidence of working at an advanced level of practice
• Completion of the FCP Roadmap (Stage 1 and/or Stage 2)
• Completion of (or active progression toward) advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning training
• Injection therapy training or certification
• Evidence of ongoing CPD aligned to advanced practice standards
• Competence in requesting and interpreting imaging and investigations

Desirable

• Additional Level 7 modules beyond core ACP training
• Independent Prescribing (V300)
• Training in imaging interpretation (e.g., Xray, MRI, ultrasound)
• Teaching, mentoring, or clinical supervision qualifications
• Quality improvement, audit, or leadership training
• Additional specialist MSK or pain management courses
• Research involvement or evidence of academic contribution

Experience

Essential

• Experience managing complex and undifferentiated patient presentations
• Proven ability to work autonomously in clinical decision making
• Experience requesting and interpreting diagnostic investigations
• Demonstrated use of advanced clinical reasoning in practice
• Experience delivering personalised care and supported self management
• Evidence of working within multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in safety netting, escalation, and managing clinical risk
• Involvement in service development, pathway improvement, or clinical governance
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting junior staff or students
• Use of audit, quality improvement, or evidence based practice to inform care

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• Delivery of group education or self management programmes
• Involvement in service development, pathway redesign or transformation projects
• Experience supervising students, junior clinicians or MDT colleagues
• Use of audit, research or QI projects to improve clinical outcomes
• Experience managing long term conditions or persistent pain presentations
• Working across community, interface or secondary care MSK services
• Experience with digital health platforms or remote consultations
• - Additional specialist skills such as injection therapy or ultrasound
• - Experience with digital health or remote consultation platforms

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

Promni Health

Address

Beeches Medical Practice

1 Beeches Road

Bayston Hill

SHREWSBURY

SY3 0PF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that nursing care is provided which meets or exceeds the level of patient expectations

To manage the delivery of nursing care, assessing, planning and implementing care needs.

To work within a team and comply with standards on the ward.

To communicate changes to ward team in patient care and care delivery both verbally and in writing

To comply with standards of record keeping ensuring adherence to NMC guidelines

To be able to manage a team of patients.

To be able to prioritise jobs.

To be able to work in a challenging environment.

To ensure compliance with training and ESR.

To actively manage patient care within the ward.

Resolve conflict at ward level, diffuse situations and challenge poor behaviour when witnessed or reported

Promote a positive and professional image of nursing at all times

Work effectively within Unit according to prescribed protocols

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Clinically up to date with Nursing Skills, Venepuncture, cannulation, catherterisation and ECG recording

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Special Requirements

Essential

• Good communication
• Reliable and Enthusiastic

Desirable

• Able to work under pressure
• Mange stress

Experience

Essential

• Interests in all aspects of Acute Medical Assessment

Desirable

• Post registration experience in medical nursing assessment skills.
• Mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have current NMC PIN

Desirable

• Teaching certificate
• Interest in further development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
• Examination of the Newborn
• Sign Off Mentor

Experience

Essential

• Communicating effectively with women, staff and other agencies
• Facilitate effective team working
• Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit
• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Desirable

• Evidence and understanding of safeguarding processes and referral to multidisciplinary team

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability to write reports, guidelines, etc
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Ability to develop self and others to use evidence based practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital

North West Anglia

Peterborough + Huntingdon

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate organisational skills to manage area of responsibility effectively and efficiently.

Provide visible clinical leadership and direct line management for all the maternity diabetic team including roster management, failsafe procedures and optimisation of clinical pathway delivery.

Attends and participates in inter departmental meetings both clinical and non-clinical.

Be aware of current research in diabetes care and aid in active participation where opportunity allows.

Develop and deliver high quality training for the maternity workforce in line with core competency frameworks and local learning needs analysis

Work in collaboration with the maternal medicine lead to support care and oversight of services for women with pre-existing diabetes

Refer as appropriate any women to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring distinct roles and responsibilities within the workforce

Assist with review and support of the women with diabetes in pregnancy in the clinical areas including intrapartum, inpatient and postnatal care.

Work with the outpatient lead midwives and matron to provide leadership within the diabetic and antenatal clinics

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Midwifery Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of further study related to Diabetes
• Evidence of recent professional development

Desirable

• Diabetes qualification
• Non-medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Proven recent post registration practice and relevant competencies
• Proven experience of caring for women with diabetes in pregnancy
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of diabetes in pregnancy
• Evidence of working in a multi professional team
• Worked in all areas of maternity services

Desirable

• Clinical audit experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of frameworks and guidance informing care in diabetes
• Aware of current issues in Midwifery and NHS as a whole
• Conversant with recommendations from National Enquiries and Statutory bodies.
• Knowledge of management responsibilities including roster management and HR processes

Desirable

• Risk management

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate with all team members/staff/families
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the profession and other professionals on a range of complex and sensitive issues
• Teaching skills
• Leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Computer literate
• Training, presentation, facilitation and mentoring skills
• Excellent clinical skills

Personal Characteristics

Essential

• Committed to working within the organisation and achieving departmental goals
• Ability to achieve deadlines and work under pressure
• Adaptable and flexible
• Act as a role model
• Enthusiastic and motivated

Desirable

• Desire to pursue professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Possessing the knowledge, skills and ability to staff in report and escalating incidents, dealing with complaints and handling sensitive issues and to support staff to escalate incidents. Working closely with the Inpatient Matron and Band 7 coordinator to ensure incidents are reported appropriately and reviewed.

Take the lead for the management of reported InPhase incidents pertaining to the delivery suite and works with the Inpatient matron in the on-going investigations of InPhase reported issues.

Ensure there is effective multi-disciplinary communication within Delivery Suite, the department, the service and with other agencies external to the Trust. Take responsibility for allocating staff members to attend relevant meetings within the service and external to the Trust.

Provides a management and educational forum for staff by leading service meetings and taking responsibility for the cascade of relevant information to the Delivery Suite midwives and support staff.

Participates in the selection process for new staff and student midwives. Plan and initiate induction and orientation programmes, which integrate newly qualified and new members of staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of Degree or masters qualification
• Recognised Teaching Qualification

Desirable

• Newborn Life Support (NLS) Course
• Management qualification/leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Suitable Post-Registration experience within relevant speciality at band 6 or above
• Extensive clinical experience
• In depth knowledge of antenatal high risk pathways
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Involvement in audit
• Previous management experience
• Evidence of the application of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
• Budget and resource management

Knowledge

Essential

• Teaching /assessment skills
• Organisational and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Lead and facilitate change

Desirable

• Experience with research

Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator both written and verbal
• Ability to take managerial and professional responsibility for team and staff.
• Demonstrate good leadership and organisation skills
• Ability to think logically, prioritise and use initiative
• Personal and professional maturity
• Diplomatic
• Report writing skills

Desirable

• Counselling skills.
• Participation in guideline development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide holistic, individualised, woman-centred midwifery care within the Maternity Day Assessment Unit in line with Trust guidelines, NICE guidance and national standards

Undertake comprehensive antenatal and postnatal assessments, including:

Maternal observations and MEWS

Urinalysis

Abdominal palpation, symphysis fundal height, fetal lie and auscultation

CTG monitoring where clinically indicated

Independently manage women attending DAU for ongoing surveillance and care, including but not limited to:

Hypertension, raised PCR and pre-eclampsia

Preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (P-PROM)

Diabetes in pregnancy

Obstetric cholestasis

Fetal growth restriction and CTG surveillance

Reduced fetal movements follow-up

Women undecided or declining induction of labour

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Experience at band 6 level
• Suitable clinical experience in all clinical areas
• Act as mentor and assessor
• Experience in taking charge of shifts

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times
• Overall knowledge and experience of the Maternity and Maternity related guidelines and policies
• Understanding and adherence to the NMC code as well as the Standards of proficiency for midwives
• Evidence based client centred care
• Knowledge of child protection issues and policies.
• Demonstrate awareness of public health agenda

Desirable

• Awareness of resource management and budget control
• Knowledge of research and audit

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team working skills
• Computer literacy
• High standards of clinical performance
• Ability to manage
• Leadership and Motivational 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).

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Lead at HMP Leeds based in West Yorkshire.

HMP Leeds is a busy male category B prison with a capacity for 1120 inmates.

Hours

Monday - Friday

Salary

This position is full time and the salary is paying up to £33,510.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job advert for personal specification

Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

2 Gloucester Terrace

Stanningley Rd

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS12 2TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake calculations and measurements necessary for the accurate planning and treatment of patients for Radiotherapy.
• To use medical images and associated software to contour patient outlines and organs at risk.
• To carry out complex treatment planning tasks.
• To check treatment plans, calculations and associated treatment accessories to ensure optimal beam arrangement and accurate patient dosimetry, including brachytherapy treatments.
• To advise clinical oncologists and other healthcare professionals on treatment planning issues.
• To identify issues with Radiotherapy treatment and Quality Assurance equipment, investigate causes and suggest remedial action.
• To participate in the quality assurance programme of the Radiotherapy Physics Group: in particular, the commissioning, quality control and calibration of any radiotherapy equipment used in the planning or treatment of patients, in accordance with quality assurance procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent level of knowledge to NVQ Level 4.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Desirable

• Relevant MSc or equivalent knowledge

Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Radiotherapy radiographer or RCT registration as a Clinical Technologist.

Scientific/ Technical/ Special

Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of ionising radiation, Radiotherapy treatment planning and equipment and treatment and pre-treatment equipment
• Specialist knowledge across the range of working procedures and practices within Radiotherapy treatment planning and equipment QA.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Substantial experience in Radiotherapy (Physics) including: analysing and judging treatment options, identifying problems with patient-related equipment, exercising judgement to solve problems and making decisions on how treatment and pre-treatment equipment is to be used safely and correctly, all usually under time-pressure.
• Experience is expected to include planning of VMAT/Rapid Arc and IMRT procedures, although further training will be provided in more complex cases
• Ideally to include specialist training and practical experience in the use of radiotherapy treatment planning computers, CT scanners and linear accelerators.

Desirable

• Experience of commissioning radiotherapy equipment

IT

Essential

• Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.
• Able to use complex treatment planning computer and virtual simulation systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Fully registered with GMC.
• Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
• Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
• Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register to start Consultant appointment

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Respiratory Medicine
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Independent in bronchoscopy, pleural ultrasound and pleural procedures

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills
• Has attended TTT courses
• Independent in EBUS

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Evidence of peer review research papers

Desirable

• Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
• Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infimary

Marlborough Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and relationship skills

- Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate. The role will involve consultation and liaison to practitioners within Southwark CAMHS and other local agencies, such as education, statutory & voluntary agencies to ensure appropriate service provision & ensure that care plans for individuals are co-ordinated efficiently across agencies.

-Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with patients, relatives and carers, where there may be barriers to understanding. Ability to deal effectively with patient or carer concerns, complaints and anxieties as they arise.

- Communicates sensitive/ highly sensitive, confidential information concerning patients or clients requiring empathy, persuasion and reassurance. Some may have special needs; patients or clients may be hostile, antagonistic or aggressive due to mental state.

- To communicate skilfully and sensitively complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.

2) Knowledge, training and experience

- The post holder will lead and develop the early intervention for psychosis pathway across all Southwark CAMHS teams and is the lead clinician supporting those under 18y with first-episode psychosis.

- Provide highly specialist assessment, care co-ordination, care planning & treatment within the CPA framework & NICE guidelines for young people with psychosis, within the context of the multi-disciplinary Southwark CAMHS teams and STEP.

- The post holder will have a caseload from both CAMHS and STEP.

- Take a lead in specialist complex assessments for possible first-episode psychosis and unusual experiences with other disciplines and other agencies.

3) Analytical and judgmental skills

- The post holder will have excellent diagnostic assessment, risk assessment and care planning skills, specialising in those with first-episode psychosis and at-risk-mental-state for psychosis and other co-morbid diagnoses.

- The role will involve administering a range of assessment tools and frameworks to evaluate outcomes and progress.

4) Planning & organisational skills

-Ensuring there is collaboration between CAMHS and STEP by liaising between the services and facilitating joint meetings where required in order to provide a seamless transfer of care between the services. Highlighting and addressing issues where there are ineffective transitions.

-Ensure that legal and Trust requirements affecting service users and staff are adhered to and ensure a safe working environment for users and staff. Cooperate with statutory agencies with the responsibility to protect children and ensure that issues of risk and safety of young people are assessed, and any necessary safeguarding action is implemented.

-Development of specialist health, social, educational care plans, working closely with appropriate agencies.

5) Physical skills

-A high level of good verbal communication, written and report writing skills.

-Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.

-If qualified RMN, then the post-holder will take a leading role in administering intermuscular medication to clients.

-The post-holder will have the ability to adapt interventions and work creatively with younger clients.

6) Patient / client care

-Providing specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for those with psychosis, involving individualised approaches for complex clients & families.

-Gives highly specialist advice to young people and families based on the NICE guidelines for Early Intervention for Psychosis.

-Constantly assessing and evaluating care, making appropriate changes to suit the needs of the client & family.

7) Policy / service development

-Ensure the continuing quality and development of a clinical service through appropriate training, skill and knowledge development opportunities, and participation in supervision and appraisal.

-Leading on the development of the CAMHS psychosis service and interventions offered to young people and their families. Liaising and consulting with the team regarding policy or service changes within the pathways. Developing the transition pathway and service across CAMHS and STEP ensuring transition guidelines are met. Responsible for updating and adapting the pathways in line with service changes.

8) Financial and physical resources

-Personal duty to make small payments to support patient engagement and psychosocial recovery which can be claimed back via expenses.

9) Human resources

-Facilitate upskilling of staff in CAMHS by providing training on psychosis and how it presents in children and young people. Taking a lead on psychosis presentations in children and young people by providing support and oversight to other practitioners who may be working with clients with this presentation.

-Facilitate upskilling of staff in STEP on referrals from CAMHS and how this treatment pathway works. Providing consultation to STEP colleagues about transitions, working with children & adolescents and liaison with services e.g., education & social care.

-Offering supervision and line management for junior staff within STEP and/or CAMHS.

-Contribute to the training and supervision of students, trainees and professionals on placement in the service.

-Providing consultations regarding psychosis/ARMS cases for all members of the CAMHS teams within Southwark, often to senior members of the team and CAMHS clinical specialists. Also providing consultation to CAMHS and STEP care co-ordinators regarding transition cases.

-Provide training internally to healthcare teams and to 3rd party organisations about the role of STEP and first-episode psychosis.

10) Information resources

-Prompt, accurate & clear written documentation relating to clients confidential information on to electronic notes system.

-Maintain accurate and succinct record and statistics as required by the service and any other administrative tasks related to the work.

11) Research & development

-Leading on the monitoring, evaluation and audit of the CAMHS psychosis service e.g. SLaM gap analysis (CYP), NIHCE QS 102 gap analysis, NCAP EIP spotlight audit.

12) Freedom to Act

-The post holder will be the only clinician in STEP with the specific remit to work with under 18s and be the lead clinician supporting those with first-episode psychosis under CAMHS.

-The post holder will have a caseload in both Southwark CAMHS and STEP.

-The post holder will report directly into the Team Leaders for Southwark CAMHS and STEP.

-Managing the data of the young people on the CAMHS psychosis pathway and liaising with other multi-disciplinary team members across all Southwark CAMHS teams to monitor and review all young people under the early intervention for psychosis pathway.

-Facilitate the transition of young people with psychosis between all Southwark CAMHS teams and STEP or other adult community mental health teams, in relation to service user needs and wishes. This will include strategic planning, pathway delivery, networking with non-statutory agencies, researching and updating resources of services for young adults.

-Work co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary CAMHS teams as well as staff and practitioners from other key agencies to provide assessment and a range of appropriate interventions to young people with psychosis and their families.

-Responsible for decision making around care planning and risk management with the support of wider MDT.

13) Physical effort

-Work with and on behalf of young people & families in a way that promotes and develops their strengths, resources and quality of life, and deliver services in a manner that is appropriate, relevant and respectful to all community members, recognising the diversity of ethnicity, culture, belief, privilege and capacity.

-Works assertively to engage young people and families, utilising community centres, public open spaces and home visits etc. Often working autonomously at different locations across the borough and responsible for personal safety.

14) Mental effort

-The role often involves many challenging situations, managing priorities and interruptions as well as imparting unwelcome news and dealing with the challenging behaviour.

-Working with high level of complexity and risk including aggression and conflict.

-Ability to maintain flexibility and responsiveness and balancing priorities when dealing with urgent or emergency situations.

-Frequently managing young people and families presenting with a high level of distress and risk and appropriately supporting needs in the community with the support of crisis services and careful safety planning.

15) Emotional effort

-To communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.

-Skilfully communicates distressing or unwelcome information relating to difficult topics e.g., safeguarding, diagnoses, risk management or treatment.

16) Working conditions

-Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or violent & aggressive behaviour.

-Ability to manage verbal aggression and hostility directed at self or others.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: NMC, Social Work England or HCPC
• Evidence of post-graduate qualification or continuing professional development as required by relevant Professional body e.g. Masters level -HCPC/UKCP, RCN, BABCP
• 2 years minimum CAMHs or EIS experience

Desirable

• Familiarity with therapeutic approaches commonly used in CAMHS & EIS eg CBTp, Family Intervention
• Additional training on working with adolescents
• Training in Clinical supervision/mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and adolescents with severe mental health disorders (including psychosis)
• Experience of working with a wide variety of service users and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity evident in populations with psychosis in community settings
• Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans, often in crisis interventions
• Experience of supervision, training and leadership roles

Desirable

• Experience of working with adolescents and with young adults.
• Experience of applying Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approaches to psychosis
• Specialist experience of working in an Early Intervention for Psychosis Team.

Knowledge

Essential

• A high level of knowledge and expertise about CAMHS and Early Intervention for Psychosis services and related legislation/policy
• Evidence of using NICE guidelines to inform practice and understanding transition models and processes.
• Knowledge of social care legislation including the Children's Act and the Care Act
• Evidence of using child protection or adult safeguarding in practice effectively

Desirable

• Experience administering a range of assessment tools and frameworks to evaluate outcomes and progress.
• Experience of carrying out relapse prevention work with individuals experiencing psychosis.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent diagnostic assessment, risk assessment and care planning skills
• Ability to work in partnership with service users and carers in the planning and delivery of care
• Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with all team members, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles
• Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or trauma, or with people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour

Desirable

• Ability to work with learning disability and neurodivergent clients
• Ability to work with dual diagnosis clients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Giles House

St Giles Road

Southwark

SE5 7UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organise and book departmental clinics hospital databases ensuring that all necessary documentation is available and all patient information is correct, amending where needed.

Greet our patients, answering any queries they may have and dealing with any general problems they may have during their visit.

Manage constant and sometimes complex telephone enquiries, relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate.

Deal with queries from Medical staff, pathway coordinators and other departments regarding booking or amending of appointments, and issuing test results.

Please note: This role is based at Fleet Medical Centre in Northfleet and not Medway Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or above, minimum of 3 GCSEs A-C grade

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of internal IT systems
• Knowledge of basic administrative duties

Experience

Essential

• Reception/admin experience, preferable in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Competent in using Microsoft Packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fleet Medical Centre

Vale Road

Northfleet

DA11 8BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The key role of the Honorary Assistant Psychologist is to support the teams clinical and research duties and undertake administrative tasks, all under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.

Clinical:

Supporting with the preparation of the monthly MDT within the psychosocial team at the hub. This includes reviewing patient notes.

Assisting with dementia assessments, writing clinical notes and scoring routine outcome and cognitive assessments.

Joining social prescriber appointments and supporting drop in events at the hub.

Processing neurodivergency referrals including conducting telephone triages with patients and scoring brief ADHD and ASD assessments then writing brief clinical letters.

Providing a first point of contact for patients attending our Health Hub, with a warm compassionate greeting and attention to patient confidentiality.

Discussing health prevention initiatives such as vaccinations with often anxious patients.

Occasional home visits to enable short-term psychologically informed work as outlined by our Mental Health Nurse.

Your clinical work will be conducted under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.

Administrative:

Updating therapy and community group adverts and disseminating as appropriate.

Supporting Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Social Prescribing, and MH OTs with clinical notes following group sessions.

All tasks related to the clinical work outlined above.

Taking meeting minutes.

Updating website and leaflet information.

To become an expert in medical computer systems.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Work experience with vulnerable populations
• Person facing roles such as receptionist, support work, retail
• Team working
• Using IT systems in a work place

Desirable

• Working in a mental health team
• Work in a GP practice
• Keeping accurate notes and records

Qualifications

Essential

• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Completion of undergraduate degree in Psychology.

Desirable

• Safeguarding training
• Oliver McGowan understanding/training
• Data protection training
• GCSE/A level in English/Maths/IT/Psychology/Sociology

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Full clean DBS
• Ability to quickly build relationships
• Reliable and consistent
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Team spirit

Desirable

• Biopsychosocial approach to challenges
• Good sense of humour
• Prior experience of clinical supervision
• Ability to self-reflect and understand own strengths/limitations

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

Launceston Medical Centre

Address

Landlake Road

Launceston

Cornwall

PL15 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.launcestonmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical

To provide a specialist Dramatherapy service and additional creative groups to clients in the OT Department.

To work as part of the MDT within CPA and mental health Act frameworks

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the client to achieve therapeutic goals.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To undertake risk assessments and risk management plans as appropriate.

2. Communication

To apply a comprehensive range of communication skills with clients, carers, team members, OT colleagues and external agencies.

To effectively work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and implement core decisions with regard to clients care programmes.

To actively support and educate clients and teams regarding aspects of Dramatherapy provision.

3. Documentation

Maintain appropriate, up-to-date, written and electronic records and activity data in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.

Participate in departmental and corporate administration through collection and completion of statistics.

Provide specialist Dramatherapy and other reports as required.

4. Leadership, Supervision and Appraisal

To take a leadership role in influencing any proposed changes or developments in Dramatherapy provision.

To review, reflect and change own practice through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

To provide qualified and effective supervision and appraisal of junior staff as delegated by a senior member of staff.

To apply clinical leadership skills through the management of dedicated projects.

5. Training Staff and Students

To undertake the planning and implementation of the induction, training and education of students.

To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of Dramatherapy students on practice placement within the Trust.

To participate in inter-professional training within the Trust.

To offer explanation and experience of Dramatherapy on external courses as required.

6. Professional Ethics and Development

To comply with the HPC code of ethics and Professional Conduct and national and local procedures and guidelines.

To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to those needs.

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on complex ethical issues and to provide guidance to junior staff as necessary.

Demonstrate an ability to apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge commensurate with maintaining an advanced level of professional practice.

Demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes through maintaining and developing a professional portfolio for CPD.

7. Service Development and Delivery

To actively participate in and be responsible for relevant planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within service area as required.

To actively participate in the delivery and review processes of local service delivery.

To develop and review local Creative Arts Therapy service provision in conjunction with senior staff.

To participate in the operational planning and implementation of policy and service development.

8. Clinical Governance and Quality Standards

Participate in Clinical Governance and quality improvement projects within service area as appropriate.

To apply an understanding and application of national guidance and legislation relating to health and social care in Mental Health service provision.

9. Line Management, Staff and Budgets

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

Be responsible for maintaining stock and advising on resource allocation.

Co-ordinate day-to-day activities of students and volunteer staff where applicable.

10. Research and Evidence Based Practice

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate current research, apply it to practise and disseminate findings at a local level.

To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional qualification in Drama Therapy
• Supervisory Qualification
• Registered Arts Therapist (HPC)
• Masters training relevant to Mental Health

Desirable

• Membership of professional body and special interest group

Experience

Essential

• Working with mental health service users (Post qualification)
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
• Experience of audit, research and clinical governance procedures and their application in practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours
• Experience of specialist Mental health settings

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• High level understanding of Mental health disorders and treatment models
• Detailed knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health and Specialist practice where appropriate
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management
• Working knowledge of the importance of service user and carer involvement
• Understanding of HPC Professional Code of Conduct and Creative Arts Therapy skills, and their application in process

Other

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly
• Commitment to student and staff supervision
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users' involvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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