Job description

Job responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

• Phlebotomy qualification / GCSE or equivalent in Maths / English
• Previous experience essential
• Dealing with patients in a sympathetic and supportive way
• Excellent communication skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

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

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

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

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Carla Woolford on 07920 765378 or email : [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent
• GCSE Maths or equivalent

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence

Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Fully trained in phlebotomy procedures.

Previous Experience

Desirable

• Able to perform phlebotomy procedures without direct supervision.
• Previous Laboratory work experience
• Work experience in a healthcare environment

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues
• Must be physically able to assist less able & wheelchair bound patients.
• Must comply with Trust requirements for health.
• Willingness to be flexible and vary working patterns in accordance with the needs of the service
• Ability to drive and have access to a car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS

London Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To develop and maintain clinical pharmacy services in a specialist area or directorate within the overall Trust clinical pharmacy strategy.
• To participate in the provision of other pharmacy patient services functions.
• To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines by working closely with nursing and medical staff and health care managers.
• To perform the professional role of a Registered Pharmacist, including advice, supervision and co-operation with colleagues, particularly in relation to support/cover for absent colleagues.
• To support patients to achieve their health goals in relation to medicines by providing person centred care.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of competence in general clinical practice
• Demonstrable evidence of competence in speciality

SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options
• Ability to communicate in a verbal or written manner with patients, junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
• Ability to influence junior pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other multidisciplinary staff
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing the quality of patient care

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Ability to utilise presentation, spreadsheet and database software packages to support the work of the clinical pharmacy team

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
• Experience of working in a hospital environment
• Demonstrable post-graduate experience in pharmacy
• Experience of working with specialist patient cohort

Desirable

• Experience of working within specialist area
• Evidence of involvement in clinical audit

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• UK-registered pharmacist (GPhC)
• Completion of MPharm degree (or an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with relevant experience) plus pre-registration training and experience
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, or satisfactory evidence of equivalent competence as demonstrated in a practice portfolio of evidence

Desirable

• Clinical Diploma / Clinical Masters
• Registered with the GPhc as an independent prescriber

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Navigator

Line manager

Reception Supervisor

Accountable to

Practice Manager

Hours per week

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Job summary

The Care Navigator is the first point of contact for patients contacting our GP surgery. This can be via a variety of methods, including telephone, face to face, online consultation service and email. The purpose of the role is to optimise the patients journey, taking every opportunity to ensure that requests are managed appropriately whilst delivering the a high quality of service.

Primary responsibilities

Answering high volume calls from our patients in an efficient and courteous manner.

Putting patients at ease and providing clear, concise information.

Taking clear and concise notes of patient interactions and ensuring these are documented accurately in the SystmOne clinical software tool.

After appropriate training, triaging patient calls using a variety of questioning techniques in order to develop a full picture of the nature of the patients problem and then signposting the patient to the appropriate care.

Identifying potentially serious problems and bringing those to the immediate attention of the correct clinician.

For less serious or routine problems, working with the patient to identify an appropriate timeframe for them to be seen, and the appropriate professional to see them.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with all direct team members, clinicians and recognising healthcare professionals in the practice as a scarce resource to be used appropriately.

Developing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the services provided in the practice and in the wider health community and being able to use this knowledge to guide the patient to that service.

Dealing appropriately with instructions and queries from clinicians and outside agencies.

Covering the reception desk and dealing with patient enquiries face to face.

Following practice standard operating procedures as set out in the practices Care Navigation & Administration Handbook.

Dealing with patient requests received via the online consult system.

Responding to email requests received.

Actioning tasks in SystmOne Workflow.

Supporting the pharmacy team with patient prescription requests.

Maintaining strict confidentiality in relation to all issues concerned within requirements of the Data Protection Act 1984, Information Governance and Caldicott Principles.

Remaining up to date with all statutory and mandatory training.

Additional responsibilities

Confidentiality:

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

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

Health & Safety:

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

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

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

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

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

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

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

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, & current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs & beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to & of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Communication:

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

The person specification for this role is detailed below.

Person specification Care Navigator

Qualifications

Desirable

GCSE Maths and English grade C

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working with the general public

Experience of working in a primary care environment

Experience of working with sensitive data and maintaining confidentiality

Experience of chronic disease management

Experience of SystmOne

Skills

Desirable

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Effective time management (planning and organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Personal qualities

Essential

Desirable

Polite and confident

Flexible and co-operative

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

Essential

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• -

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

Hillfoot Surgery

Address

126 Owlcotes Road

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 7QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Children's Nursing Degree (BSc) or equivalent degree level nursing qualification
• NMC Registered, or eligible to apply for NMC registration once qualified
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Full understanding of Family Centred Care
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
• IT skills: Basic computer skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Time management skills

PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to communicate effectively in challenging situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE's in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Knowledge & Nature of Experience

Essential

• Experience/ knowledge of stock management systems including topping up stock on wards
• Ability to move and handle heavy and awkward loads
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
• Experience of communicating with other teams including other health care professionals.
• Must have an understanding of the Trust Values.
• An understanding of the adherence and purpose of standard operating procedures; supporting & participating in any changes to process.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy
• Experience of using Pharmacy/ Finance Systems such as Ascribe and Wellsky.
• Experience of participating in safe and secure medicine storage audits.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Problem solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands, such as an urgent stock request.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Application of skills to support the optimisation of stock management systems and to reduce wastage.
• Ability to enter data accurately, format and understand data on reports generated by Pharmacy/ Finance Computer Systems.
• Ability to escalate issues and knows limits of own ability

Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent team player
• Excellent health and attendance record
• Effective organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work accurately under pressure
• Good written and verbal English
• Adaptable to changes in working practices
• Smart appearance, creating a good impression to others
• Ability to work accurately on all tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Remain professional at all times
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• An understanding and the ability to undertake the duties outlines in the job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

B15 2TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Allocate & organise day-to-day work tasks and activities, adjust staff rotas for unplanned absences and release of staff for training.
• Security of buildings.
• Monitoring of performance of duties as laid down in work schedules
• Performance of duties in accordance with approved methods, frequencies and standards.
• Training & assessment of staff in the use of equipment machinery, COSHH and cleaning materials as directed.
• Allocation of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Make spot checks on wards and Departments to check on cleaning standards.
• Monitor the compliance of the uniform policy.
• Attend relevant training courses as directed.
• Completion of Datix reporting system.
• Adopt a flexible approach when undertaking duties as part of a team, including colleagues and other staff, working towards the highest possible standards of patient care.
• Hospital site key holder, key allocation of, user of alarm systems
• Audit cleaning standards to National Standards and Quality assurance procedures on wards and Departments, take corrective action when necessary.
• Liaises with wards, departments and accommodation.
• Handles complaints and takes preliminary action to resolve.
• Take action as necessary on reported accidents at work and defects with machinery and buildings. Carry out initial investigations into accidents at work.
• Implement policies and make recommendations to improve or change work practices for own area.
• Assist with Interview & selection of staff in compliance with the HR Recruitment policy.
• Training & assessing in conjunction with the Domestic Services Training protocols.

Person Specification

Additional

Essential

• Able to work unsociable hours.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Flexibility to provide cover for colleagues.
• The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.

Knowledge

Essential

• Full knowledge of domestic cleaning protocols
• Knowledge of hygiene, health & safety, COSHH regulations
• Knowledge of staff supervision
• Understanding of rota management and annual leave

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Hospital site and departments within it
• Knowledge of Trust policies

Skills

Essential

• Safe operation and use of a variety of cleaning equipment
• Key board skills

Desirable

• To be able to use IT packages including Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word

Experience

Essential

• Fully trained to National Cleaning Standards
• Conversant with protocols in relation to infection control
• Previous cleaning/domestic expereince

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience
• Bioquell Q10 - HPV
• Decontamination Trained

Qualifications

Essential

• C.I.L.B City and Guilds N.V.Q Level 1&2 or equivalent qualification
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience in a Domestic or equivalent role.

Desirable

• Health & Safety qualification Team Leader/Supervisory qualification or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CBT Therapist or Psychologist

Reporting to: Head of Therapy Location: RedditchHours: 35 Hours per Week.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.

This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moodys clinical governance, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms.
• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings.
• Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes.
• Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards.
• Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately.
• Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies.
• Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working:

• Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals.
• Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions.
• Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support.
• Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services.

Clinical Governance & Service Development:

• Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment.
• Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment.
• Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions.

Essential Experience:

• Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting.
• Experience in undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services.
• Experience within residential treatment settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
• Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions.
• Training or qualification in other NHS-recognised therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma.
• Understanding of addiction recovery models.
• Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing.
• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.

Desirable:

• Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Diploma in CBT or equivalent recognised qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

B97 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Advisor

Job Description

Job title: Patient Advisor

Responsible to: Charlie Coney (Lead Patient Advisor)

Accountable to: GP Partners and Practice Manager

Job Summary

Undertake a wide range of administrative and reception duties and provide general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties to include, greeting and directing patients, dealing with phone enquiries, making appointments, handling prescription requests and assisting patients as required.

Main duties and responsibilities

Providing an efficient and friendly reception service for all patients and visitors to our surgery

Providing accurate, efficient and effective administrative support to doctors and other members of the clinical team at our surgery

Making appointments, dealing with telephone enquiries and processing online enquiries

Specific duties

Reception

Dealing with all general enquiries and making appointments for patients

Taking messages and passing the information on to the intended recipient

Monitoring patient appointments and keeping patients informed of any delays

Advising patients about different practice procedures (e.g. registering as a new patient and ordering prescriptions)

Keeping reception area clean and tidy

Receiving clinical samples from patients

Receiving payments for private fees, issuing receipts

Opening and closing the Practice and setting the alarms when required

Repeat Prescriptions

Preparing repeat prescriptions for GPs to sign and issue through Electronic Prescribing System

Dealing with prescription enquiries from patients and pharmacists

Filing prescriptions ready for collection

Administration

Providing general administrative support to the clinical team

Undertaking a wide range of administrative duties including processing mail, e-mails, word processing and photocopying

Processing patient requests received through Anima online triage

Scanning and linking consultant letters and test results to patient records

Booking appointments for patient recalls and updating the patient records appropriately

Ensuring correspondence, reports and results are filed appropriately

Arranging emergency and urgent patient transport when requested by a GP

Other requirements of the post

Feedback any relevant patient related information to Nurses or Doctors

Work as an effective team member with all administrative and clinical colleagues at the Practice

Follow all practice policies, procedures and protocols including those in the staff handbook

Contribute to the development and improvement of patient services

Attend meetings with other clinical and administrative colleagues

Maintain a good relationship with patients, relatives, carers, other health and social care colleagues and voluntary organisations

Respect privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers

Act in a way which is welcoming to the individual, which is non-judgemental and respectful of their circumstances, feelings and rights

Provide cover for colleagues who are absent from work due to sickness or holidays

Education and development

Participate in any training and development activities arranged by the Practice

Complete mandatory e-learning training

Participate in an annual performance review

Maintain an awareness of all practice policies and procedures.

Confidentiality

Maintain confidentiality relating to patients, staff, visitors and general practice business

Uphold the Caldicott Report Principles with respect to the confidentiality of patient identifiable information

Comply fully with the Data Protection Act 1988 and General Data Protection Regulations 2018

Health and Safety

Be aware of an employees responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

Take care of your own health and safety, and not interfere with or misuse, anything provided for your health and safety or welfare

Cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements

Report all non-clinical and clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested, co-operate with any investigations undertaken

Security

Remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity to your line manager

Keep surgery keys and fobs safe

Not sharing door access codes or alarm codes

Ensuring that all external doors and windows are closed and setting the intruder alarm if you are the last person to leave the building

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Demonstrate a positive attitude towards EDI and not discriminate against patients, their families or colleagues on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• We are looking for people who have the following skills:
• Confident communication skills both in person and on the phone
• Enthusiasm, motivated and with a robust sense of humour
• Ability to work as part of team and help develop ideas and improvements in how we work
• Confidence in using a computer
• It will be highly desirable to have some knowledge of the following IT packages:
• Outlook
• Word
• Excel
• Web based programmes

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

Cleevelands Medical Centre

Address

Sapphire Road

Bishops Cleeve

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL52 7YU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.cleevelandsmedicalcentre.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

* To work as the Clinical Pharmacist working on Practice needs and helping to develop the current Pharmacist Team, and to further develop and maximise patient health while reducing the workload of GPs

* To act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside Pharmacy Technician(s) in General Practice to develop, manage and mentor them

* The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the Practice and undertake clinical medication reviews, including structured medication reviews (SMR), monitor electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) prescribing, evaluate prescribing in line with local and national guidelines, review emerging evidence/research and liaise with community pharmacy representatives to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy

* The post holder will provide primary support to General Practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP Practice

* The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services, including the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)

* The post holder will ensure that the Practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload, which may involve optimising the use of digital technologies. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within General Practice

* The post holder will already be a non-medical prescriber but will be supported to develop their scope of practice in line with the needs of the Practice but also their own training needs analysis discussed with their Line Manager

* See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma). Review the ongoing need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Lead on the development of the SMR plan working collaboratively with the Clinical Pharmacists, key PCN colleagues such as Care Home Matrons and the ICB Medicines Management Team. Lead on collating progress reports from each Practice to feedback to the PCN and Practices

* Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs/other clinical colleagues where appropriate. Working with colleagues (including community pharmacies) to promote the use of the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

* Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the Practice

* Answer all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other Practice staff, other Healthcare Teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to review of the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups

* To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes)

* Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

* Produce and implement a Practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Ensure, where appropriate, that electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) systems are used and policies are in place

* Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre--prepared Practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both. These patients will be prioritised for a SMR as per the practices local implementation of the plan

* Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Also contribute to further development of and recruitment to the Clinical Pharmacy team

* Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to the undertaking of simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the Practice team

* Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance

* Monitor Practice prescribing against the local health economys red/amber/green (RAG) list and make recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care or specialist recommendation/initiation (amber 1 and 2 drugs). Assist the Practice in seeing and maintaining a Practice formulary that is hosted on the Practices computer system. Auditing Practices compliance against National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages

* Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Support the continuing professional development of pharmacy colleagues, professionals in training and foster an environment of learning for trainees or students who may be hosted by the Practice. Show willingness to support NHS research (e.g. through the completion of NIHR Good Clinical Practice e-learning)

* Work with the General Practice team to ensure the Practice is compliant with care quality commission (CQC) standards where medicines are involved

* To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. To advise on social media campaigns (such as posts to Facebook or websites) to improve population health in regards to prescribing or medication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Bachelor or Masters degree in pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm)
• * Minimum of 3 years experience as a Pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• * Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• * Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working in General Practice
• * Non-Medical Prescriber
• * In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• * An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• * Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• * Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• * Good IT skills
• * Able to obtain and analyse

Desirable

• * Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
• * Good Clinical Practice certificate
• * Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• * Previous experience of clinical mentorship and/or line management of other pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• * Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• * Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
• * Good presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
• * Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• * Good motivational skills
• * Ability to present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• * Excellent listening skills
• * Good organisational skills to manage and prioritise a caseload
• * Experience in using a Primary Care IT system, e.g. SystmOne
• * Proficient in the use of web-based applications or programmes

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

Highcroft Surgery

Address

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Completion of the Care Certificate within specified timeframe on commencing employment with the Trust.
• In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role.

Skills And Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical environment and undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.
• Experience working in the NHS.
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a health care support worker.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence.

Desirable

• Additional clinical duties and activities as defined by the area of work under the delegation of the 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital / Ellesmere Port Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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

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

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies whcih is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

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

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

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

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Level's, NVQ3) in Health & Social Care OR equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Completion of the Care Certificate within specified timeframe on commencing employment with the Trust.
• In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role.

Skills And Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical environment and undertaking a range of relevant clinical skills with proven competencies.
• Experience working in the NHS.
• Knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of a health care support worker.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence.

Desirable

• Additional clinical duties and activities as defined by the area of work under the delegation of the 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital / Ellesmere Port Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The exciting opportunity has arisen for a self motivated, driven individual to join the fast paced Fleet Solutions team. This role which reports into the Head of Account Management is office based.

With an excellent, proven track record in customer service, the successful candidate will be a key contact within the Fleet Solutions team to maximise performance within their portfolio of accounts.

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience working in an account management role
• Previous experience using a Customer Relationship Management System

Desirable

• Experience of using Ai to support improving business practices in your current role would be advantageous.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level, or a minimum 3 years' experience working in a Business to Business (B2B) environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The applicant must be able to undertake:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration fully licensed to practice in the UK.
• Relevant clinical training or experience in primary care nursing including treatment room procedures, immunisations, and long-term condition management, cytology.
• UK driving licence

Desirable

• Professional development courses relevant to primary care nursing or patient care excellence.

Experience

Essential

• Previous Practice Nursing experience within a General Practice setting is essential for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Brinsworth and Whiston Medical Centre

Address

171/173 Bawtry Road

Brinsworth

Rotherham

S60 5ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Lead

Job summary

Are you an experienced CBT therapist or clinical team leader ready to take the next step in your career?

Gordon Moody is seeking an accomplished and compassionate Clinical Lead to provide expert clinical leadership across our residential gambling harms treatment services. This is an opportunity to progress into a senior leadership role while remaining closely involved in clinical practice and improving outcomes for people experiencing gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health difficulties.

Based in Redditch with some opportunity to work from home and at our Wolverhampton site, and reporting to the Head of Therapy, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based treatment. You will help shape clinical practice, strengthen governance, develop the workforce and drive continuous improvement across our services.

The role would suit an experienced CBT therapist with established leadership or supervisory experience who is passionate about developing others and maintaining high clinical standards. It may be particularly suited to someone from an NHS Talking Therapies, or substance misuse service who is ready to progress into a broader clinical leadership position.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Lead, you will:

• Provide expert clinical leadership across Gordon Moodys treatment services.
• Support the assessment and treatment of gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Lead on complex case formulation, safeguarding and clinical risk management.
• Oversee the delivery of evidence-based interventions, including CBT.
• Line manage and clinically support Gambling Therapists.
• Lead clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and outcome monitoring.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, training and professional development.
• Contribute to service development and represent Gordon Moody within relevant clinical networks and partnerships.
• Deputise for the Head of Therapy when required.

About us

At Gordon Moody, we believe in second chances and in helping people build lives free from gambling harm.

As the UKs leading charity specialising in gambling-related harm, we provide residential treatment and holistic support to people whose lives have been significantly affected by gambling. For more than 50 years, we have combined specialist clinical expertise with a strong commitment to transforming lives.

Our evidence-based treatment programmes are designed to achieve meaningful and lasting recovery. We provide compassionate, personalised support within a discreet, professional and respectful environment, enabling people to rebuild their lives with confidence, dignity and trust.

Joining Gordon Moody means becoming part of a passionate and committed team working to improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities affected by gambling harm.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Lead is responsible for supporting the safe, effective and evidence-based delivery of structured treatment for people experiencing gambling-related harms and associated mental health difficulties.

Working closely with the Head of Therapy, you will provide leadership across clinical practice, governance, workforce development and service quality. You will work across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued development of Gordon Moodys treatment pathways.

Clinical leadership and practice

• Provide expert clinical guidance in the assessment and treatment of gambling-related harms and co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Lead on complex case formulation and advise on high-risk, complex or multifactorial presentations.
• Oversee the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, including CBT and appropriate integrative approaches.
• Support consistent and effective safeguarding, suicide prevention, crisis escalation and clinical risk management.
• Promote continuity of care across residential, remote and external treatment pathways.
• Model high standards of ethical, compassionate and person-centred clinical practice.
• Support teams to embed trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches.

Leadership and service management

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across treatment services.
• Line manage Gambling Therapists, supporting their performance, wellbeing and professional development.
• Provide clinical supervision and facilitate reflective practice.
• Support recruitment, induction, workforce planning and staff retention.
• Help identify and respond to workforce development and competency needs.
• Contribute to service transformation, mobilisation and improvement projects.
• Manage competing operational priorities while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Deputise for the Head of Therapy when required.

Clinical governance and quality

• Lead and contribute to clinical governance activities, including audit, peer review, supervision frameworks and quality improvement.
• Ensure practice complies with safeguarding legislation, professional standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, quality indicators and relevant performance measures.
• Analyse audit findings, incidents and areas of learning, ensuring appropriate actions and improvements are implemented.
• Support the development, review and implementation of clinical policies, procedures and pathways.
• Assist with preparation for inspections, commissioner reviews and other assurance processes.
• Promote a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement.

Strategic and partnership working

• Support the alignment of services with national gambling harms treatment frameworks and relevant mental health policy.
• Strengthen integration with NHS, mental health, substance misuse and community referral pathways.
• Represent Gordon Moody at clinical networks, partnership meetings and professional forums.
• Develop effective working relationships with commissioners, treatment providers and other external stakeholders.
• Contribute clinical expertise to strategic planning and future service development.
• Support the organisation to respond to emerging evidence, policy developments and changes in clinical practice.

Training and workforce development

• Provide high-quality clinical supervision to qualified clinicians.
• Promote reflective, evidence-based and trauma-informed practice.
• Support continuing professional development and competency frameworks across the clinical workforce.
• Identify training needs and contribute to internal training programmes.
• Support the development of clinical leadership and supervision skills within the wider team.
• Contribute to organisational learning and the sharing of good practice.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or a recognised core mental health profession, such as mental health nursing, clinical psychology, counselling psychology or an equivalent discipline.
• Current accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
• Recognised clinical supervision qualification or accredited supervision training.
• Evidence of advanced and relevant continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Additional qualification or accreditation in an NHS-recognised therapeutic modality, such as EMDR, PCE-CfD, CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience within mental health, addiction, NHS Talking Therapies, substance misuse or a related clinical service.
• Substantial experience of delivering CBT to people with complex mental health needs.
• Experience of assessing and managing complex and high-risk clinical presentations.
• Experience of safeguarding, suicide risk assessment and crisis management.
• Experience of clinically supervising qualified clinicians.
• Experience of leading, coordinating or supporting a clinical team.
• Experience of contributing to clinical governance, audit and quality assurance.
• Advanced knowledge of CBT formulation and evidence-based intervention.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of gambling disorder, gambling-related harms and behavioural addiction models.
• Experience of working within residential or intensive treatment services.
• Experience of contributing to service transformation or mobilisation.
• Experience of clinically supervising Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners.
• Experience of delivering training or supporting workforce development.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ability to provide clear, constructive and supportive clinical supervision.
• Excellent safeguarding and risk assessment capability.
• Ability to manage operational pressures while maintaining safe and effective clinical practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge and support colleagues appropriately.
• Ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external partnerships.
• Ability to interpret clinical outcomes, audit findings and performance information.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
• Commitment to Gordon Moodys values and to improving outcomes for people affected by gambling harm.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• CBT

Desirable

• EMDR

Qualifications

Essential

• BABCP Accreditation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

B97 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties Include:

Assisting service users with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing, grooming).

Supporting mobility and using assistive equipment.

Meal and drink preparation, and monitoring dietary intake.

Assisting with toileting, incontinence care, and changing of clothes or bedding.

Supporting daily living tasks and offering emotional care.

Assisting with medication management (if required).

Maintaining clear and professional communication with clients and team members.

Adhering to company policies and professional standards.

Accurate record-keeping and reporting to relevant healthcare professionals.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

Supportive team environment

Opportunities to work in a variety of settings

EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Person Specification

Attitude

Essential

• Have a positive attitude towards work.
• Be willing and ready to learn.

Desirable

• Be able to speak, read and write English confidently.
• Have basic mathematical skills and be comfortable carrying out simple calculations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate

Desirable

• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING EXPERIENCE.

Desirable

• EVEN APPLICANTS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME; WE CAN ASSIST YOU IN GAINING 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Servis Personnel Ltd

Address

Ludlow

Ludlow

Ludlow

Shropshire

SY8 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Chris Forster

Consultant

[email protected] Shortlisting Date: 18th September Interview Date: TBC for 22nd September

We are inviting applications to fill our Trust Doctor vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Neonatal Medicine. This post will commence as soon as possible.

Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.

At least 4 years’ experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:

• make the care or your patient your first concern
• provide a good standard of practice and care
• take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
• protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
• treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
• work in partnership with patients
• work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients’ interests
• be honest and open and act with integrity
• never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
• never abuse your patients’ trust in you or the public’s trust in the profession.

Evidence of achievement of core competencies in paediatric medicine.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level - Minimum Grade C in Maths and English
• Experience of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience

Essential

• Proven administrative experience including initiating and maintaining office systems
• Experience of handling telephone enquiries
• Experience of planning and organising administrative tasks
• Experience of managing own workload

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and telephone communication skills. Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instruction to a wide range of people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and able to work autonomously, working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to input data accurately

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role entails but is not limited to:

Clinical Practice

Demonstrate the necessary skills to establish and maintain effective communication for patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Communicating with patients and relatives, providing active listening, counsel, providing information and teaching about the dying process. Using proficient interpersonal and communication skills in a frequently highly challenging and emotive atmosphere.

Communicate with other healthcare/allied healthcare professionals within the acute and Primary Care Teams, key workers, social services, nursing and residential homes to enhance the flow of communication and facilitate admission and discharge.

Establish strong effective working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure that patients are referred to other members of the team such as dietician, occupational therapist, family support and physiotherapist as required.

Ensure that patients are referred to other hospice services as required.

Maintain a good working relationship with the patient and their relatives ensuring that they receive a personalised and sensitive, professional service at all times.

Ensure that support is given to carers and families providing information and explanation on external resources available and referring them to the necessary organisations where appropriate.

Establish excellent professional relationships with primary care colleagues providing information to these professionals, particularly the key worker, enabling them to care well for these patients when in the community.

Manage patient admission and discharge, assessing and advising patients and relatives in crisis situations where significant barriers to acceptance of help will need to be handled using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills. Presenting complex, sensitive or contentious information for patients, clients and staff.

Provide emotional/spiritual support to patient and families throughout the disease and dying trajectory, providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.

Provide out of hours telephone support and advice for patients, relatives and external healthcare professionals regarding symptom control and psychological care and advice when required.

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

To provide total physical, emotional and spiritual care and support to patients, relatives and carers throughout their admission.

To be competent in the use of syringe pumps and infusions.

To be competent in the use of IT skills (clinical software, electronic patient records i.e. SystmOne, Microsoft suite of tools, intra and internet).

To attend and present at case conferences and multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication with all members of the hospice inter-disciplinary and primary care teams, acting as the patients advocate.

To assess needs and develop, implement and evaluate special palliative nursing care, in consultation with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure effective high-quality specialist palliative nursing care for patients, identifying and helping to meet their physical, psycho-social, emotional and spiritual needs.

To ensure that supportive nursing care and therapies, which may be completed by healthcare assistants, are given safely and that supervising and monitoring of these patients is maintained.

To provide a nurse-led holistic assessment for patients giving them in-depth information regarding the treatment and care involved, covering contra-indications and ensuring the focus is the patients perception of their quality of life.

Undertake safe and effective discharge planning, using the discharge pathway, including information on how to remain safe when discharged into the community and how to contact the emergency out of hours service if they become unwell.

Verify death of patients, perform care after death, provide bereavement support for families and transfer deceased patients to the mortuary whilst ensuring the philosophy of the hospice is respected and maintained.

Ensure that nursing records and documents are completed accurately and legibly to meet organisational, professional and legal requirements.

Assist in maintaining custody of controlled drugs by ordering, checking and administering and ensuring safe handling according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Adhere to and provide professional standards and codes of conduct, act as an effective role model, educator and mentor for junior members of staff.

Adhere to hospice policies and procedures.

Maintain and develop own professional practice, keeping up to date with new developments and concepts both clinical and professional.

Managerial responsibilities

Coordinate, supervise and motivate a team of nurses as shift team leader and act as a resource for other staff with less palliative care knowledge and experience, actively participating in training and education of qualified and unqualified staff to assist in the professional clinical development of self and colleagues.

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual specialist palliative patient care without supervision, advising patients and relatives accordingly.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information to maintain accurate records. Take a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records which are consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.

Together with the senior nursing team apply standards of nursing care and ensure that these are maintained at optimum level.

Be accountable for the care delivered by health care assistants when under the post holders supervision.

Deal with accidents and incidents and complaints involving patients, relatives, visitors and staff by completing statements and reporting such incidents/accidents in accordance with hospice policy.

Participate in the maintaining of equipment and adequate supplies of stores, including an awareness of budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and judiciously.

Education and Development Responsibilities

Attend mandatory training and relevant course/study days in accordance with the training and education policy and keep a personal portfolio of such.

Participate with other IPU staff in ensuring a conducive learning experience for junior staff and students.

Participate in the orientation/education programmes of all new staff.

Be responsible for ensuring own clinical supervision, and that an annual Individual Performance review is undertaken.

To maintain clinical and professional competence by keeping up to date with nursing healthcare trends and developments by reading clinical/professional literature, research, attending study days and by liaising with other professionals.

Research and Quality Responsibilities

Participate in any nursing research initiatives within the unit.

To be aware and comply with the requirements pertaining to Health and Safety at Work Act, especially in relation to COSHH, the Data Protection Act and the NMC Code of Professional Practice.

In conjunction with the senior nursing team, ensure that any service improvement action plans are successfully implemented.

To participate in hospice wide and service specific audit programmes, policy and procedure development and the wider clinical governance agenda.

Be conversant and comply with the policies and procedures of St Giles Hospice including Confidentiality, Health and Safety, Fire and Safeguarding Adults and Children.

Key relationships:

Director of Clinical Services

Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Inpatient Unit Manager

Inpatient Unit Sister/Charge Nurse

Medical team

Clinical Services across St Giles Hospice

External multi-disciplinary teams including hospital wards, GPs and District Nurses

Just so you know:

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

• Valid driving licence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment with palliative care
• Demonstrated experience in delivering palliative care, including symptom management, pain relief, and end-of-life care.
• Proven ability to administer and manage medications, including controlled drugs, safely and effectively
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring documentation meets legal and organizational standards

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne or similar systems
• Previous experience of working within a specialist palliative setting
• Understanding of clinical governance and compliance

Values

Essential

• Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Willingness to undertake required study

Desirable

• Principles and practice of palliative care or equivalent
• Preparation of Mentors or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Ability to practice as a safe competent practitioner, applying evidence based practice
• Ability to work alone or a part of a team
• Ability to organise others and prioritise
• Ability to motivate others
• Logical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Flexibility

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathetic
• Team player
• Able to work under pressure
• Collaborative
• Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

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

St Giles Hospice

Address

Fisherwick Road

Whittington

Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS14 9LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hanham Health is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Salaried GP to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking clinical team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. We are offering 4-6 sessions for this 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, innovative training practice serving approximately 28,000 patients across four sites in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care whilst supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and flexible working.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive General Medical Services to our patient population and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and responsive primary care services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with current best practice.
• Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate.
• Review and action clinical correspondence and laboratory results.
• Prescribe safely and effectively in line with local and national guidance.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records using EMIS Web.
• Participate in safeguarding, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and wider practice objectives.
• Attend practice meetings, educational events and protected learning sessions.
• Support the teaching and training ethos of the practice where appropriate.

About Hanham Health

Hanham Health is a well-established training practice operating across four sites:

• Hanham Surgery
• Oldland Surgery
• Almondsbury Surgery
• Pilning Surgery

We are proud of our supportive team culture and commitment to innovation, education and service development. Our clinical teams are supported by experienced administrative staff and modern digital systems, enabling clinicians to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

We actively encourage professional development and support clinicians wishing to develop specialist interests, portfolio careers or leadership skills.

Location

This maternity cover position will be based primarily at:

Hanham Surgery

33 Whittucks Road

Hanham

Bristol

BS15 3HY

and

Oldland Surgery

143-145 High Street

Oldland Common

Bristol

BS30 9QS

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Protected learning time.
• Weekly clinical meetings and peer support.
• Supportive and experienced clinical leadership team.
• Modern digital systems including EMIS Web, Accurx and ANIMA.
• Strong educational environment within an established training practice.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive, collaborative and welcoming working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GP seeking a supportive practice environment with a strong emphasis on quality patient care, teamwork and professional development.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS General Practice and current primary care issues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of GMC Good Medical Practice standards.
• Understanding of clinical governance, appraisal and revalidation requirements.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles.
• Understanding of information governance and confidentiality requirements.
• Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within healthcare.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Knowledge of Primary Care Networks and integrated care working.
• Knowledge of population health and preventative care approaches.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible for inclusion prior to commencement).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice, CEGPR, or equivalent qualification recognised for UK General Practice.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

• MRCGP.
• Postgraduate qualification relevant to Primary Care.
• Additional qualifications or accreditation in a specialist clinical area.
• Educational, leadership or management qualifications.
• Evidence of teaching, training or mentoring experience.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Competent IT and digital consultation skills.
• Ability to contribute positively to service development and change.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Desirable

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Teaching and training skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Experience supporting service redesign or innovation projects.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice or successful completion of GP Specialty Training.
• Experience of assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems.
• Experience of managing clinical workload effectively and safely.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Desirable

• Experience working within NHS Primary Care.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• Experience of telephone, video and digital consultations.
• Experience of teaching, mentoring or supervising trainees or students.
• Participation in audit, research or quality improvement projects.
• Experience of developing a specialist clinical interest.

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

Hanham Health

Address

33 Whittucks Road

Hanham

Bristol

BS15 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To support members of the maintenance team on a day to day basis.2. To carry out routine maintenance of building services and Mechanical systems and equipment across the Trust Estate.3. To interpret works from instruction, drawings and specifications.4. To undertake assessments of equipment and materials required for Mechanical services installations.5. To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance across the Trust Estate.6. To undertake basic electrical safe connection/disconnection when it is part of any mechanical/electrical system, as part of any installation/ maintenance works e.g. Showers, Boilers, Pumps etc.7. Assist Estates Officers in;a) Carrying out building surveys and inspections of various services.b) Advising on correct building material, equipment and systems.c) Estimating small schemesd) Up keeping building and site service records.e) Highlighting Health and Safety issues relating to mechanical control and general building issues.8. To carry out fault finding and repairs to Electrical systems and controls on heating, a/c, lifts and any medical equipment and devices, seating, beds etc where suitably trained to do so.9. To carry out investigation and testing on fire alarm and security systems where suitably trained to do so.

10. To carry out Mechanical services installation works.11. To check and test Mechanical appliances where suitably trained to do so.12. To provide assistance to Estates officers in project surveys, estimation, co-ordination and commissioning.13. To assist Estates Officers in obtaining information from manufacturers suppliers and ordering of spares and materials.14. To assist estates officers in the organising and prioritising of day to day requisition maintenance.15. To participate in Trades on call rota and duties16. Ensure that all works undertaken complies with current H&S Regulation, Procedures and Risk Assessments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education (eg. GCSE English & Maths A-C)
• Mechanical and-or Electrical level 3
• Current IEE Elec Regs

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable good engineering skills and experiences
• Must be able and willing to work on and maintain a wide range of building services plant and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely and courteously
• Must be able to approach and action their work in a methodical and logical order
• Must be able to remain focused, deal with interruptions and resume the task in hand without loss of efficiency
• Must be able to multi-task and work under pressure to tight deadlines

Experience

Essential

• Must have experience of working in a busy maintenance organisation and understand the requirements within a care environment
• Must have experience using engineering tools and equipment for analysis and fault find.

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

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust

Address

Caludon Centre

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2TE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to, support, and promote ECCH's, strategic direction, values, and culture in relation to community health services.
• Discuss all treatment options with sensitivity, knowledge, and expertise. To act as a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
• Act as a resource for other health and social care professionals on matters relating to community nursing.
• Participate in clinical supervision within Primary Care Home as required.
• Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area.
• Develop excellent internal and external Network to promote Primary Care Home.
• Contribute to the clinical governance agenda through participation in clinical risk assessment and clinical audit.
• Contribute to an environment conducive to effective working, respecting, and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services.
• Contribute to change and innovation within Primary Care Home.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Home to deliver planned and unplanned services.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues to contribute to the development of care pathways for patients requiring a range of healthcare needs.
• Work in partnership with senior members of the Primary Care Home to review the delegated caseload and ensure the care provided is of high quality.
• Work with patients towards self-care and independence utilising health coaching techniques.
• Work collaboratively with residential care home colleagues to promote high standards of care.
• Contribute to the review of current policies/ protocols/guidelines and the development of clinical pathways and outcomes for people requiring proactive and reactive services.
• Plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities in a wide range of community settings to ensure best practice is delivered to patients in your delegated area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility for own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge, and skills commensurate with role.
• Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence and, ensure all aspects of professional behaviour as required within professional code are always followed.
• Maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy and Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for record keeping.
• Take responsibility to ensure compliance with Health and Safety Policy, Fire and Environmental Waste Regulations.
• Be responsible for understanding, following, and implementing ECCH policies and procedures.
• Ensure own compliance with ECCH risk management systems, proactively identifying risk, reporting, and managing risk within area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility for the cost-effective management and safe use of expensive clinical equipment.
• Contribute to the effective use of resources.
• Contribute to the evaluation of training programmes to support patients and carers gain the necessary knowledge and skills to maintain independence.
• All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these behaviours, which are detailed in the pages below, an essential part of their job role.
• Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.
• Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• BSc in Nursing Practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification/ ENB 998
• Evidence of working towards a nursing degree

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge and competence within scope of clinical practice
• Previous experience of working in health care

Desirable

• Recent clinical experience in community nursing
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competent IT skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Health coaching training

Desirable

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together)
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required
• Be able to support Trainee Nursing Associates
• Act as a role model to all students
• Able to demonstrate personal resilience, emotions and stress

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Hamilton House

Battery Green Road

Lowestoft

Suffolk

NR32 1DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner

Reporting to: Head of Therapy Location: Redditch Salary: £32,229.00-£38,418.00 per year Hours: 35 Hours per Week.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner to join our clinical team. You will work closely with the Clinical Lead, CBT Therapists, Gambling Therapists, Recovery Workers, and external partners to support individuals experiencing gambling-related harm.

Ideally, youll come from a background as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, with addiction recovery principles, ideally Gambling.

This role focuses on delivering evidence-based, psychologically informed interventions that promote recovery, emotional well-being, social inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes. You will support assessments, care planning, low-intensity therapeutic interventions, safeguarding responsibilities, and partnership working across services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about mental health, addiction recovery, and helping people rebuild their lives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

• Deliver psychologically informed wellbeing interventions to individuals affected by gambling-related harm.
• Support assessments and formulation of emotional, psychological, and social needs.
• Help service users identify goals and develop recovery-focused care plans.
• Deliver structured short-term interventions within agreed treatment pathways.
• Encourage engagement with treatment, peer support, and recovery activities.
• Support access to appropriate external services and community resources.

Risk and Safeguarding:

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Undertake risk assessments and escalate concerns in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries and safe working practices at all times.

Partnership Working:

• Build effective relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, referrers, and community organisations.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, case discussions, and reviews.

Clinical Governance & Development:

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely records.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing training.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, and evaluation activities.
• Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT, or an equivalent qualification in Mental Health, Counselling, Psychology, Social Care, Wellbeing Practice.
• Ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, or complex emotional well-being needs.
• Experience delivering structured wellbeing or psychologically informed interventions.
• Experience working within health, social care, charity, or community settings.
• Experience in managing and prioritising a caseload effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of gambling-related harm and addiction recovery principles.
• Knowledge of low-intensity CBT interventions or equivalent approaches.
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build compassionate, trusting relationships with service users.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately.

Desirable:

• Experience within addiction, criminal justice, or residential treatment settings.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or trauma-informed practice.
• Understanding of co-occurring mental health difficulties and social exclusion.
• Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Cert in CBT

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

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

b97 6hp

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Managerial Responsibilities

   Work closely with ward manager /matron for the management of patient care by providing good leadership and managerial skills.

   Comply with all policies and guidelines by the Trust. Assist in management of change in an effective manner and ensure smooth transition.

   Monitor standards of nursing care and be a patient advocate.

   Attend meetings and ensure effective communication at all times.

   Advise the ward manager / Matron on any problems concerning staff, their working practices and environment.

   Minimise risk in the ward and adhere to the Trusts Risk Management Policy.

2. Professional Knowledge and Experience

Knowledge of operational processes to ensure effective time management is in use to deliver the service in accordance to needs

Understanding of physical impairment and how this impacts on independent living.

Act as a source of professional advice for both the nursing team and the wider MDT

Ensure student nurses are supported with their education and learning when allocated to the unit

Participate in the supervision and appraisal process personally

Ensure all mandatary training is maintained

Be responsible for updating own knowledge and personal development

Willingness to undertake professional development, updating knowledge and skills in line with this role, when identified via the appraisal process.

2. Finance and Physical Resources

Understand budgeting costs in order that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently.

Ensure the maintenance of stock levels of appropriate consumables needed with the unit

Recruit staff in line with the skill mix prepared for the unit in line with the budget.

Book bank and agency staff in line with agreed numbers of staff per shift or in extreme circumstances being mindful of both the budget and the agency cap

Person Specification

All essential

Essential

• Experience

Desirable

• Experience in Stroke rehabilitation

Essential

Essential

• Qualified

Desirable

• Experience in working in Stroke rehabilitation

Essential

Essential

• Essential

Desirable

• Rehabilitation

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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rochford Community Hospital

South Essex Mental Health & Community Care NHS Trust

Rochford

SS4 1RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
• Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
• The responsibilities and duties of the post can be divided into the following three areas

Clinical

• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations and multiple pathologies; using acquired clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition and skills deficit.
• Formulate and deliver an individual speech and language therapy treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
• Supervise student speech and language therapists and rehabilitation assistants.
• Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
• Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
• Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload.
• Work within Trust, HCPC and RCSLT guidelines and have a good working knowledge of national and local standards to enable monitoring own and others quality of practice as appropriate.
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards of practice.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals and other related statutory, private and voluntary organisations as and when appropriate, providing written reports, recommendations and referrals.
• Provide help and advice to patients and their families, teaching and demonstrating use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients functional ability and independence.
• Ensure equipment/adaptations are safe and have been issued in line with departmental policy