Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• At least 2 years professionally qualified
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Desirable

• Further professional qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
• Experience of working consultatively with professionals
• Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
• Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
• Experience of working within the CPA process
• Previous experience of working in the community
• Contribute to the implementation of services

Desirable

• Lived experience of mental health issues

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of recovery and their application to risk management, positive risk taking and strengths orientated approaches to care delivery.
• Knowledge of MHA and governance structures

Desirable

• Experience of working with homeless people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

London

W3 8NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis and/or with complex needs

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

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

As an independent prescriber, prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework and within scope of practice

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical cytology or sexual health consultation

Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Provide expert nursing advice to other nurses working

Work with the clinical and management team to develop new services for patients

Participate in MDT virtual care home ward rounds, proactively identifying patients to be assessed in conjunction with care home staff.

Work as part of the MDT to optimise patient care and refer to or liaise with other key services such as the dietetics team, Specialist care home nurse, district nursing teams and the palliative care team.

Attend any training courses which are identified as being key to current practice.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and to gain appropriate consent to treatment.

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

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.

Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance and provide information in an acceptable form to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Communicate suggested management plans to the patients registered GP practice.

Work closely with the wider MDT.

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care.

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate.

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

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need.

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Team working

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

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

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Leadership

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

Demonstrate understanding of, and contribute to, the workplace vision

Demonstrate an ability to improve quality within limitations of service

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

Review yearly progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others.

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Demonstrate ability to extend boundaries of service delivery

Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and lead by example

Education, Training and Development

Understand and demonstrate the characteristics of a role

Demonstrate understanding of the mentorship process

Demonstrate ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan

Demonstrate self-development through continuous professional development activity; working alongside senior managers to identifying areas to develop

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

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the federation as part of this employment

Research and Evaluation:

Demonstrate ability to critically evaluate and review literature

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

Demonstrate ability to generate evidence suitable for presentations locally and at place

Demonstrate ability to apply research evidence base into working place

Demonstrate understanding of principles of research governance.

Special Working Conditions

The post-holder is required to travel independently between sites (where applicable), and to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies.

The post-holder may have contact with body fluids i.e. wound exudates; urine etc. while in clinical practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered First level Nurse Msc or equivalent
• Relevant Nursing/Health degree
• Clinical Supervision Training
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

Desirable

• Mentor/Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role
• Significant post registration experience
• Recent primary and community nursing experience
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Nurse-led triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research
• Nurse prescribing

Desirable

• Working with community development initiatives
• Health needs assessment
• Experience of working within primary care or General Practice
• Experience of case led management

Skills

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Local Primary Care GP Federation

Address

Suite 5, Blackburn Enterprise Centre

Furthergate

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB1 3HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage an established caseload of patients with SMI, many of whom use medication.

To contribute to the management of non-SMI clients in collaboration with colleagues from psychological therapies service streams and other staff groups working in the team.

To act as Responsible Clinician (RC) for the clients of the Locality Team treated on a Community Treatment Order (CTO, S17A MHA) under your PCN.

To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures.

To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work.

To supervise and facilitate learning to medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care.

To participate in the Enfield consultant psychiatrist on-call rota (1:32).

To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team.

To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.

As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Open Dialogue Training
• Additional clinical qualification

Eligibility

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable

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

Information Technology Experience & Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet

Desirable

• Experience in data gathering and management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

305-309 Fore Street

Lucas House, Edmonton

Enfield

N9 0PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties listed below are a general overview of the tasks and duties that you would be expected to undertake within your post.The post holder will work as part of a large administration team. They will have the skills to enable the following duties to be carried out:-a) Assist with the planning of team events that allow for the showcasing of the service.b) To maintain the EHCP databases and processes.c) To utilise keyboard skills and be responsible for the data inputting of medical data activity.d) Maintain stock control, order stationery and supplies as necessary.e) Data processing, filing and storing activities.f) Data handling, answering queries requiring daily concentration.g) Managing multiple tasks concurrently and prioritising effectively.h) Dealing with calls from distressed members of the public.i) Uses keyboard continuously for a substantial proportion of the day.Principal

Person Specification

Education/ Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience

Desirable

• RSA II or other computing qualification

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when dealing as first point of contact with all levels of staff in person, on the telephone and in written correspondence
• Effective handing of highly confidential information ensuring a high level of discretion at all times
• Ability to be adaptive and flexible in response to additional workload

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Experience of maintaining databases
• Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity e.g. awareness of potential considerations when booking venues and inviting delegates to meetings

Desirable

• Experience of providing administration support to a team.
• Experience of co-ordinating meetings involving staff from internal and external agencies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Canalside

Abbotts Street

Bloxwich Walsall

WS3 3AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Communication and Working RelationshipsThe post holder will be expected to:Work as a member of the team
• Planning and OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
• Responsibility and SkillsUndertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required
• Service ResponsibilityAssist with last offices and care of relatives/carers
• OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience

Desirable

• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
• Care certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e.
• ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
• * Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post registration experience

Experience

Essential

• * Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• * Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• * Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
• * Being an accountable professional
• * Promoting health and preventing ill health
• * Assessing needs and planning care
• * Providing and evaluating care
• * Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams -- including prioritisation and delegation skills
• * Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
• * Improving safety and quality of care * Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
• * Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• * Awareness of Health and Safety issues.

Desirable

• * Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC Registration

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within the NHS

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills

Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload

Commitment to providing excellent patient-centred care

Desirable

Experience in respiratory physiotherapy

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience

Outpatient respiratory experience

Knowledge of advanced respiratory assessment and treatment techniques

Experience within pulmonary rehabilitation services

What We Offer

Structured Band 5 to Band 6 development programme

Comprehensive respiratory competency framework

Clinical supervision and mentorship from experienced respiratory specialists

Opportunities for leadership development

Access to specialist respiratory training and postgraduate learning

Participation in service improvement and research activity

NHS pension and employee benefits package

A welcoming and supportive team environment

Join Us

If you are an ambitious physiotherapist looking to develop specialist respiratory skills and advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a service that values compassion, innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

• Band 5 rotational experience
• Post grad respiratory education
• Evidence of senior leadership- teaching having students

Desirable

• Specific Respiratory courses
• ICU experience
• Pulmonary Rehab and Respiratory Clinic Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Level 4 Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

You will:

- Provide expert clinical microbiology input to patient management across the Trust, actively contributing to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and specialist unit rounds

- Participate in antimicrobial stewardship rounds including IV to oral switch.

- Participate in rounds on specialist units as dictated by service needs

- Participate in the in-hours duty microbiology on call rota

- Participate in the out of hours Microbiology on call rota

- Be involved in the clinical supervision of resident doctors undertaking core and higher infection training.

- Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

- Teach and mentor, providing clinical supervision for resident doctors in core and higher infection training, as well as medical students and allied healthcare professionals.

There is the opportunity to work within the physician led OPAT service alongside consultant colleagues where you have the requisite experience.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: 20th October 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 16th September 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
• Experience in interpreting and authorising microbiology results and collaborating closely with laboratory staff
• Participation in audit and clinical governance activity

Desirable

• Within 6 months of CCT in Medical Microbiology (or equivalent), or currently on the GMC Specialist Register
• Experience in OPAT

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of teaching skills

Living the Tust Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support the workload coordinator in managing the administrative team and support in ensuring effective service delivery including monitoring performance targets. In addition, the post holder will provide comprehensive, quality, rota coordination of the medical doctors and support with admin rotas for the Emergency Department as appropriate. A key requirement of the job is to organise workload/staffing with the consultants/clinical teams and co-ordinate activities to ensure that an efficient service is provided. The post holder will be expected to monitor and assess workload amongst the team, including being able to identify resources to fill gaps, to ensure continuity of services It is essential that the post holder is able to exercise initiative suitable to the role and is fully supportive to other colleagues. The post holder will support and coordinate data collection of the Trauma Audit and Research Network (TARN) database, liaising with the TARN Clinical Lead for queries.

1. To support the workload coordinator as directed by the service manager in the efficient and effective operational management of resources within the service in order to deliver continually improving high quality patient care within the resources available.

2. To deputise for operational managers in area as required

3. To support the service management team to deliver services for patients which meet the requirements of the CQC standards and other assessment reviews, including 18 weeks, 4 hours, 12 hours etc.

4. Participate in the co-ordination, organisation and production of duty rotas, including on-call duty rotas, where appropriate

5. Provide a comprehensive services to the Trust and patients, organising and making arrangements as required, producing documents and reports, recording information, ensuring that all information and documentation is produced to expected standards of performance, and according to agreed timescales.

6. Build and maintain constructive relationships with others, within and across Divisions and externally in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services to patients.

7. Exercise own judgement, based on acquired knowledge and experience, as to when to deal with queries personally and when to contact the consultants or clinical professional, and with what degree of urgency, according to agreed guidelines.

8. Be fully conversant with all required electronic systems for correspondence, including specialist computer systems associated with the management of patients and/or health information, and being able to obtain information using the Internet.

9. Represent the Division at meetings, both as a participant, and/or to produce minutes, document notes and action plans, distributing information as required,

10. Prioritise work, able to cope with interruptions whilst in periods of concentration to deal with queries. Requires frequent spells of concentration through a work pattern which can be unpredictable. Manage conflicting priorities.

11. Prioritise and take appropriate action concerning clinical investigations and other appropriate matters within guidelines agreed by the consultants or clinical professionals,

12. Provide information to patients/relatives and carers where appropriate, including agreed information on waiting lists, tests and referrals, according to agreed guidelines, where appropriate,

13. Prepare and produce documentation, handbooks, and any relevant information packs, by liasing with others to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of information.

14. To support with the monitoring and audit complaints, adverse incidents, patient feedback etc in order to identify trends and make recommendations to the Directorate Management Team to help deliver improved patient care services.

Person Specification

Behaviours

Essential

• Able to act as a role model to others
• Positive attitude towards work
• Looking for a new challenge

Systems

Essential

• Knowledge of the current IT systems used within the Trust such as Rota Watch, DCS and Excel

Skills

Essential

• Being able to prioritise own workload
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience

Desirable

• Supervisor / Manager experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hosptial

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will support the Primary Care Network in the smooth running of clinics by performing the more routine tasks on behalf of the GP surgeries thereby freeing up their time to focus on other areas of patient care.

The main responsibilities of the GPA role will include:

Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients.

Completing simple clinical observations /investigations as directed locally, such as dipstick urine, taking blood pressure, ECG, phlebotomy.

Supporting the GP with immunisations / wound care.

Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for the GP appointment.

Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc.

Explaining treatment procedures to patients.

Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice or arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s).

Sorting clinical post and prioritising for the GP. Signposting some post to other members of staff.

Extracting information from clinical letters that needs coding; adding this to patient notes. Supporting with QOF reviews.

Completing requests for safeguarding information to other agencies

Signposting eConsult / online patients requests to the most appropriate person

Filing blood results as per GP Practice protocol

Completing audits as and when required by the surgery

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Grade A-C in GCSE Maths & English, or equivalent
• Experience of working in general practice / primary care
• Administrative experience and good organisational skills
• Ability to understand the need to always maintain confidentiality
• and data security
• Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team as well as being comfortable working
• independently
• Excellent communication skills and empathy with patients
• Demonstrates values and behaviours that promote collaborative
• working
• Able to apply confidentiality, tact and diplomacy in conducting the
• duties required of this role

Desirable

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Care Certificate
• Competence in full Health Care Assistant duties
• Experience in using EMIS
• An ability to think on your feet
• Knowledge of referral processes within primary care
• Knowledge of clinical coding

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

Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare

Address

Robin Park 1st Floor Offices

Robin Park Leisure Centre

Wigan

WN5 0UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is responsible for ensuring helpdesk tickets are resolved in a timely and efficient manner, either directly or by escalating to other members of the IT Department. You will be required to work with staff at all levels of the organisation.

Reporting to the IT Service Desk Operations Manager, this role will be responsible, but not limited to the following tasks:

• Providing IT support and troubleshooting on site and at remote locations.
• Installation of new equipment and technologies.
• Providing a high level of customer service to a wide range of users, including those with minimal IT knowledge.
• Responsible for providing IT support and troubleshooting via telephone and remote support software.
• Liaison with 3rd party software vendors where required.
• Monitoring the helpdesk software for calls logged by staff at all sites, prioritising the calls and ensuring all calls are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Updating helpdesk calls with status updates and details of call resolutions.
• Where appropriate escalating calls within the team.
• Communicating with end-users based at other sites via phone and email to diagnose and resolve faults.
• Visit other sites to install new IT hardware and resolve faults when required.
• Assisting with hardware and desktop/server software upgrades.
• Creation and modification of user accounts.
• Using network management software to monitor for hardware and network faults.
• Installing, configuring and maintaining software and hardware components of computer and network systems.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
• Repairing and replacing damaged computer and network components.
• Ensuring the security of client and server computers by installing and upgrading antivirus and firewall software.
• Supporting staff whenever they encounter issues with computers and network devices.
• Maintaining and updating technical documentation regularly.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• Formalised background or qualifications in Business/Computer Sciences
• Practical experience of working in a support Service Desk environment

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• A commitment to quality and safety
• A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleague
• A listening, learning and leading approach
• A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes
• Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns

Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Computer Literate

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Answering calls on the Switchboard is just a part of what a Telephonists daily duties involve. Please read the job description for more information on what the position entails.

The successful applicant will

• Remain calm and efficient when handling emergencies
• Have a flexible approach to work
• Have an Out of the Box attitude
• Have a confident and enthusiastic personality
• Be Computer literate [Office 365 essential]
• Have a natural enthusiasm to help people
• Have a positive attitude and have the confidence to lone work
• Be able to work at short notice [to cover unplanned absence]
• Be able to cover our 24/7 rota without issue

This is an interesting, rewarding and sometimes challenging position where no two days are the same.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Empathetic

Experience

Essential

• Telephonist, Call handling, Customer Service

Reliability

Essential

• Reliability

confidence

Essential

• confidence

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

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Raod

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job description and person specification for this role has been attached separately to this advert, should further information be sought ahead of an interview, please use the contact details below.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience
• Experience of cleaning services. COSHH knowledge, Colour Coding
• Knowledge of health & safety techniques,
• Good liaison and communication skills, Punctual & Reliable, Complete mandatory training via computer

Desirable

• Formal cleaning qualification/training
• Experience working to the NHS National Cleaning standards, Colour coding, COSHH
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Good Communication & IT Skills, Punctual & Reliable

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of cleaning services
• Knowledge of cleaning methods

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS national cleaning standards
• Knowledge of NPSA colour coding

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good liaison and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable timekeeper
• Able to read health and safety documents, such as risk assessments
• Able to complete training both face-to-face and online either via a mobile phone or computer
• Able to follow cleaning schedules and instructions
• Able to work as part of a cleaning team in an environment
• Able to work alone as required

Desirable

• Good written communication skills.
• Good IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of therole. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time totime. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreedprocessGeneral Duties of all post holders To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band,when requested by Senior Staff. To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies,procedures, protocols and guidelines. To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals.Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with the organisations standingorder and standing financial instructions and at all times, deal honestly withthe organisation with colleagues and all those who have dealing with theorganisation including patients, relative and suppliers. The post holder must ensure that their behaviour and interests inside andoutside work do not conflict with their Trust position, duties and/orresponsibilities. The post holder must comply with and support the development of theperformance standards within the service/department to ensure the service isresponsive to and meets the needs of its customers. The post holder will be required to develop and maintain good workingrelationships with all patients, service users, staff, contractors and whereappropriate, members of the public. The Trust aims to maintain the good will and confidence of its own staff,patients, service users, NHS contractors and the general public. To assist inachieving this objective it is essential that at all times, the post holder carriesout their duties in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner.AFC 7/1/25 JME-219-24 Mental Health Practitioner Band 6 All post holders who are members of a professional body must comply withstandards of professional practice / conduct. It is the post holdersresponsibilities to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to theserequirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevantbody.Equality and Diversity and Equal Opportunities The post holder must carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post inaccordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversitypolicies, avoiding unlawful discriminatory behaviour and actions when dealingwith colleagues, service users, members of the public and all otherstakeholders. The post holder must promote awareness of and respect for equality anddiversity in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder is responsible for treating all staff, patients, service users,NHS contractors and the general public with dignity and respect at all times.Safeguarding Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBSdisclosure. Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) employees have a statutoryduty to promote the welfare of children and young people and to protectadults; enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Engagement with safeguarding training, in line with responsibilities, ismandatory for all PCFT employees. PCFT employees must familiarisethemselves with policies and procedures and adhere to these. It is the responsibility of all staff to report safeguarding concerns andfamiliarise themselves with who to contact in order to do this or seek furtherguidance.Professional and Personal Development The post holder must ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities byattending the Trust Mandatory Training and Induction Programme. The post holder will be involved in a formal appraisal and yearly conversationsreview with their manager at least every 12 months. Once performance / trainingobjectives have been set, the staff members progress will be reviewed on aregular basis, so that new objectives can be agreed and set, in order to maintainprogress in the service delivery. The post holder will be expected to take responsibility for their ownprofessional development and will be supported by the Trust to achievedevelopment opportunities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• RMN / Social Worker / OT
• Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
• Evidence of post-basic qualification and training to post graduate level
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
• Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• PSI Training
• Team Leadership Course

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Proven experience of working with clients with complex needs
• Experience of delivering supervision
• Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of working with individuals who present to mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of mental health illness

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute/MHL or CJ setting is preferred.
• Experience of managing or participating in change

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of current mental health legislation, Safe Guarding and Child Protection Legislation
• Awareness of NICE Guidance in the treatment of mental health problems and knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with mental health needs
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues. o Knowledge of psychosocial assessment and risk assessment / management processes

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills
• Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training.
• Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
• Skills in the area of audit or research
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comprehensive I.T Skills o Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multidisciplinary staff
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.

Desirable

• Comprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills.
• Skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of training.
• Ability to construct effective packages of care and risk management plans
• Skills in the area of audit or research
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comprehensive I.T Skills
• Ability to form productive working relationships with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary staff.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Trust Headquarters, 225 Old Street

Greater Manchester

OL6 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC register with Licence to practise
• Approved clinician status
• Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Desirable

• Additional clinical qualifications

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/able to travel independently
• Research

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes

Desirable

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

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess
• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Making decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

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

Transport

Essential

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Northgate Hospital

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title Salaried General Practitioner

Job Purpose

To provide high quality patient centred primary medical services to the registered population of Lakeside Medical Practice and work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering safe effective and evidence based care

Main Duties

Undertake face to face telephone and online consultations

Participate in the total triage system and review patient requests

Assess diagnose and manage acute and long term medical conditions

Prescribe medications safely and appropriately

Develop and manage treatment plans

Refer patients to secondary care and community services when required

Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate

Provide health promotion and preventative healthcare advice

Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web

Work collaboratively with doctors nurses pharmacists paramedics healthcare assistants and administrative teams

Participate in clinical governance quality improvement and audit activities

Attend practice meetings training sessions appraisal and revalidation activities

Support safeguarding responsibilities relating to children and vulnerable adults

Comply with information governance confidentiality equality diversity and health and safety requirements

General

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably requested by the Partners or Practice Management Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QUALIFICATIONS
• Essential
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the NHS England Performers List
• MRCGP or equivalent qualification
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within UK General Practice
• Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Experience undertaking face to face telephone and online consultations
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical decision making skills
• Ability to work effectively within a busy primary care environment
• Commitment to high quality patient centred care
• Ability to participate in a total triage model
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web
• Experience of digital triage systems
• Interest in teaching training or quality improvement
• Special clinical interests relevant to primary care
• Experience working within a Primary Care Network

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

Lakeside Medical Practice

Address

Lakeside Health Centre

Yarnton Way

London

SE2 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent
• GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Desirable

• Relevant experience within a childcare setting

Experience

Essential

• Work placement experience within a childcare setting

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic practitioner to join our Recovery at Home Team and Hospital at Home service, working across hospital and community settings to deliver safe, effective and innovative care that enables patients to remain at home wherever possible.

FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
• Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience of practice development, clinical education or leading change
• Experience of involvement in clinical audit
• Experience of working in Community/ Acute Setting with experience of managing frailty and or patients with long term conditions.
• Previous experience of multiagency collaboration working across professional boundaries
• Experience of practice development, clinical education or leading change in practice to upskill and support staff
• Clinically credible, with experience at senior practitioner level

Desirable

• Caseload management
• Involvement in service review and development
• Knowledge of digital health monitoring systems

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
• Car Driver (full license, manual)

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in a health-related subject and current professional registration (NMC)
• Mentorship/ Practice Assessor/ Educator qualification or equivalent
• Clinical skills accredited qualification with consolidation of skills
• Independent NMP prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Masters in health / leadership related subject
• Management and leadership training
• Advanced physical assessment and history taking qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership skills and an understanding of
• own leadership style
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Expert assessment, analytical skills, interpretation and
• clinical decision making
• Ability to work autonomously within role in a complex/
• changing environment
• Significant knowledge of community service provision,
• including social care and charity delivered services
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant national
• polices and guidelines relevant to admission avoidance
• and early supported discharge services
• In depth knowledge of frailty and long-term conditions
• Ability to effectively challenge stakeholders while
• maintain professional relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Effective team working
• Effective planning and organisational skills - ability to
• prioritise workload
• Competent in IT skills

Desirable

• Caseload management
• Understanding of budget and financial control systems
• Research 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

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

Sunderland

NE31 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will:

Perform otoscopy, tympanometry, pure tone audiometry on adult and paediatric patients

Perform aural rehabilitation with adult patients

Comply with departmental policies and procedures

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Ability/Experience

Essential

• Basic assessment and management of adult patients with hearing difficulties.
• Ability to formulate appropriate clinical management plans based on good case history information, and to seek further assistance when required.
• Ability to prioritise & work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience of working in a clinical Audiology environment.

Desirable

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing impaired adults, including associated problems such as tinnitus handicap, and hearing aid and auditory implant technology
• Experience of research and development activities, including audit of clinical outcomes as required

Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• High standard of oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with a range of patients with different requirements.
• Theoretical knowledge of behavioural and electrophysiological diagnostic audiological and vestibular assessment procedures in the adult population
• Knowledge and experience of equipment maintenance and calibration

Desirable

• Awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• Registered or in process of registering with RCCP or HPC

Desirable

• Membership of BAA and/ or BSA

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full JD attached.

Programmed activities (PAs)

For a whole-time contract: A total of 10 PAs

Clinical Activities: 8 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)

Supporting Professional Activities: 2 PAs per week (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research, educational supervision of junior staff and CPD)

Monday: Reporting (am) Neonatal MDT and Paediatric Ultrasound (pm)

Tuesday: Paediatric MDT/ fluoroscopy (am) and SPA (pm)

Wednesday: Reporting (am) and Paediatric Ultrasound (pm)

Thursday: SPA (am) and Paediatric ultrasound (pm)

Friday: General/CT reporting and Hot reporting 1-3/ Reporting (pm)

Regular meetings: There are various MDT and departmental/ divisional meetings which the post-holder will attend as required.

Key areas of responsibilities

Provide high quality care to patients in Imaging

Research, teaching and training

Leadership and team working

The applicants must hold their CCT in Radiology or be on the GMC Speciality Register, or be within 6 months of being granted a CCT. Candidates who wish to work only part-time are encouraged to apply, as are applicants interested in job-sharing.

Interview date: Thursday am, 29th October 2026.

For informal discussions or visits, please contact:

Dr May-ai Seah, Head of Specialty, General/Paediatric Imaging ([email protected])

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
• On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
• Appropriate Royal College Membership

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Formal subspecialty training in paediatric imaging including fluoroscopy, CT and MRI.
• General radiology skills in plain radiography, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
• IT Skills and computer literacy

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES

Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Knowledge of finance/budgets
• Management of staff
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

TEACHING & TRAINING

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

AUDIT

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Essential

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

LANGUAGE

Essential

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

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

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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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
• Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
• Mentor or practice based learning training
• Community or Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification or prepared to work towards

Desirable

• Post - registration qualification in district nursing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience in community nursing
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with people with complex needs
• Experience of co-ordinating and managing a team
• Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
• Experience of evidence-based care
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessment and developing complex care plans
• Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long term conditions.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of principles of care for long term conditions, relevant NSFs and other national standards
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
• Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
• Detailed knowledge of Primary Health Care and collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social care and voluntary services
• Knowledge of clinical governance & clinical supervision
• Knowledge of clinical governance & clinical supervision
• Able to work autonomously, planning and prioritising own workload and that of others
• Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Road

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role including :

About You: Do you have a real passion for making a difference and positive impact for young people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism up to the age of 25? Are you a professional who can lead and inspire a team and a broad network of delivery partners? Do you have a good record of managing staff and working with complex networks of multi-disciplinary teams?

You will be a reflective professional who will bring relevant experience of leading or managing services working with CYP who have Autism and/or a Learning Disability and are often seen to have behaviour that challenges. You have experience of, and a commitment to, multi-disciplinary working with CYP, their families, carers, and networks of professionals. You will be an innovative individual with a passion for service improvement. You will have a profound understanding of the needs of young people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism and their families.This role is suitable for a wide range of qualified practitioners who may wish to develop their managerial or leadership potential, e.g., Social Worker, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Teacher, with experience of working at a senior level and with experience specific to Autism, Learning Disabilities and children & young people (0-25).

For a discussion about the role or if you have any questions, contact Gerry Baker [email protected] and Magda Beaver [email protected]

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work across organisations, influence and develop close working relationships with key stakeholders across stakeholder networks
• Knowledge of risk management and clinical governance
• Ability to critically analyse practice and identify and implement improvements
• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
• IT literate with skills for the use and application of information technology systems including file management, safe and effective internet use, Microsoft 365.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescale

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and leading operational change
• Experience of working a complex environment and interpreting complex information
• Experience of working in an environment relating to children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both and their families including experience in undertaking comprehensive, evidence based assessments and developing personalised care and support plans
• Experience of service development
• Experience of working at system level across organisational boundaries

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing a multi-disciplinary team and leading operational change
• Experience of working a complex environment and interpreting complex information
• Experience of working in an environment relating to children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both and their families including experience in undertaking comprehensive, evidence based assessments and developing personalised care and support plans
• Detailed understanding of relevant legislation e.g. The Children and Families Act 2014, Health and Social Care Act 2012, Mental Capacity Act.

Other

Essential

• Tenacity: demonstrates high levels of self-belief, drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through
• Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of working in coproduction with children and young people and families:

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South East London Integrated Care Board

Address

Tooley Street

160 Tooley Street

London

SE1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• Practice Supervisor/Assessor or equivalent
• Specialist Nursing Practice (District Nursing) Degree or will undertake training
• Nurse Prescribing or will undertake training
• Evidence of personal development
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct

Desirable

• First Level Degree
• Independent Prescriber is Experience
• Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management
• Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience Community Nurse
• Management of a team
• Management of change within a complex environment
• Experience of teaching others
• Proven leadership ability
• Proven clinical skill at Senior Community Nursing level
• Experience of participating in investigation/ management of complaints
• Knowledge of recent developments in NHS
• Knowledge of Evidence based practice
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct

Desirable

• Evidence of participating in clinical audits in the workplace

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Road

Harpenden

AL5 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting our community through comprehensive primary care delivery across multiple channels:

• Diverse Consultation Formats:Face-to-face surgeries, e-consultations, triage, telephone consultations, and home visits.
• Autonomous Decision-Making:Lead clinical assessments for undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions.
• Preventive Care Leadership:Conduct disease risk screening and early intervention.
• Care Coordination:Develop personalised treatment plans and manage referrals.
• Patient Education:Provide counselling and health education that empowers patients.

Drive practice excellence through:

• Quality Assurance:Maintain meticulous clinical records and participate in audit processes.
• Digital Integration:Utilize Systm1 for enhanced patient care and data management.
• Prescribing Excellence:Follow evidence-based formularies while ensuring patient safety.
• QoF & LCS Compliance:Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework and Locally Commissioned Services achievements.

Influence the future of healthcare delivery:

• Multidisciplinary Teamwork:Collaborate with PCN, system colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Clinical Supervision:Mentor junior doctors, F1/F2/ST trainees, and student placements.
• Practice Development:Contribute to policy development and clinical standard setting.
• Knowledge Sharing:Participate in practice meetings and educational initiatives.

Development Opportunities:

• Portfolio Career Support:Encouragement to pursue diverse professional interests.
• Continuous Learning:Supported CPD with dedicated study leave allowance.
• Teaching Practice Benefits:Engage with medical education and training.
• Audit Leadership:Initiate and lead clinical improvement projects.
• Potential partnership opportunities:Possibility for progression to partnership level.

What Somer Valley Medical Group will offer the right candidate:

Professional Development:

• Comprehensive CPD support and funding.
• Annual performance reviews with personalized development plans.
• Teaching practice opportunities.

Supportive Environment:

• Collaborative team culture.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Regular supervision and peer support.

Having a Life:

• Flexible session arrangements.
• Mutual understanding for personal commitments.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Clinical Excellence:

• Evidence-based practice protocols.
• Quality improvement culture.
• Patient-centered care philosophy.

Our Commitment to You:

We believe in nurturing talent and providing an environment where healthcare professionals can thrive. Our practice champions diversity, equality, and inclusion while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. You'll join a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and collaborative decision-making.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Fully qualified and registered General Practitioner. - Proven experience in general practice settings. - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. - Commitment to high-quality patient care. - Strong team collaboration abilities.

Desirable

• Desirable Advantages: - Previous Systm1 experience. - BANES area familiarity. - Special clinical interests. - Training and mentoring experience.

Experience

Essential

• MRCGP

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

Somer Valley Medical Group

Address

Gullock Tyning

Midsomer Norton

Radstock

BA3 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments;

To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Person Specification

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Thameside

Griffin Manor Way

London

SE28 0FJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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