Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:

Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

NHS pension scheme

Free eye tests

Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered RGN/RNMH/AHP
• Degree level qualification in nursing or equivalent relevant experience
• Relevant post registration qualification or equivalent experience and training in substance misuse
• Experience working in mental health with complex cases

Desirable

• Any specific leadership training or qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working within substance misuse services
• Experience of managing or supervising staff
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Experience in leading service improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience in clinical leadership role
• Experience in veteran specific mental health
• Experience in delivering training

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Risk assessment and management
• MDT working
• Data analysis and audit skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

To be confirmed

Lincoln

LN1 1FS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Works closely with the Medical Secretaries to provide comprehensive support for all clinical work within the directorate.2. Work closely with clinicians to manage clinic templates including amending appointments slots, cancelling, reducing or adding new streams and adding ad hoc or new clinics onto the Patient Administration System (Careflow)3. Audio typing of correspondence and results, ensuring tight turnaround times are met.4. Is responsible for ensuring external correspondence is scanned efficiently into the patient electronic notes.5. Appropriately disseminates a variety of correspondence/documentation across the department.6. Requests and obtains case notes and x-rays/scans both internally and from other hospitals, using the agreed procedures.7. Ensures accurate input of patient details when entering data onto information databases and the patient administration system (Careflow).8. Routinely uses the case note tracking system to ensure all patient case notes are tracked to their location.9. Support the Day Unit with the preparation of clinics.10. Provides cover in times of absence.11. Assists in ensuring timely delivery of notes to the appropriate department for out-patient appointments and in-patient admissions.12. Assists in the registration of new patients to ensure they are seen within the cancer waiting time targets.13. Exchange information with patients and staff on the admission and discharge of patients, both verbally and in written format.14. Communicate with patients who may be anxious, angry or upset.15. Exchange relevant information with GPs and other health professionals.16. Deal compassionately with distressing situations.17. Liaise with other members of staff regarding case notes and patient visits.18. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.19. Always Remain professional when communicating with people in various situations.20. Undertakes other general office procedures, such as ordering stationery, opening and dispatching post, photocopying, printing etc.21. Any other duties deemed necessary for the effective running of the services, and in accordance with the grade of this post.22. Contributes to the training of new members of staff within a given area as required.23. Work with the Assistant Operations Manager and Secretaries to improve quality and range of services, with resources being managed according to agreed policies and priorities.24. To provide cross cover in periods of absence within the Administration Team and the wider Central Services Directorate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary-level education GCSW Maths and English at C-grade or above, or equivalent
• RSA/OCR typing/text transcription Stage II or equivalent experience

Desirable

• AMSPAR Full Diploma equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical and /or secretarial experience
• Experience of working with IT office packages

Desirable

• Previous clerical and/or secretarial experience in a hospital environment
• Experience of hospital administration system (PAS or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

• Audio / copy typing
• Word-processing - ability to produce accurate, well-presented work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to manage workload and priorities competing tasks effectively

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and familiarity with a range of software including Word, Excel, database packages, e-mail and web browsers

Values

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative
• Reliability & confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible

Other

Essential

• To be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service and wider Central Services directorate

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Central Administration - E00040

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical experience gained post NMC registration / Completion of Preceptorship
• Evidence of working within Respiratory
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Able to work effectively as a member a multi-disciplinary team as well as independently
• Ability to lead a team of patients independently
• Experience with Non Invasive Ventilation
• Competent with Tracheostomy management

Desirable

• Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
• Able to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
• IT Skills demonstrating the importance of clear accurate documentation
• Evidence of involvement in teaching and mentoring learners

Registration & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent

Desirable

• Evidence of mentorship qualification
• Further post graduate qualification in a related speciality

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Acute Respiratory Unit

Fairfield General Hospital

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Along with the service line senior leadership team, including Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners will provide positive leadership, connecting patients, staff and partners with the vision and values of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.They will use their expert knowledge and skills to assist in leading and delivering safe and clinically effective, quality driven, personalised care for people within our communities. Working alongside the senior managers and clinicians, they will assist in leading services that meet the needs of patients and their families to achieve improved health outcomes and promote health and wellbeing while demonstrating care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.

The post holder will provide advanced and specialist level comprehensive assessments for patients with highly complex presentations, case management, treatment, and education. This will predominantly be delivered within the setting of their service line and may extend into inpatient and clinic settings to support with highly complex cases and patient pathways.

Central to the role will be critical thinking and using advanced decision-making skills to assess and manage patients accurately and safely. However, at no times should clinical staff work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this, they should immediately discuss this with their line manager.

The Advanced Practitioners position is service driven and will cover the four pillars of advanced practice as outlined in the multi-professional framework for Advanced Practice in England (2025); clinical practice; leadership and management; education and training; research, quality improvement and service development.

The Advanced Practitioners role will support senior leadership collectively delivering high quality, effective and consistent care. Fostering effective working relationships with colleagues across a range of specialties and agencies.Provide clinical/professional supervision and support for clinical staff and trainee advanced practitioners within the service line not purely within their own profession. This will be in an associate workplace supervisor role once more than 2 years qualified and at 3 years can be as a coordinating education supervisor (as guided by the specific University) having attended a supervisor training course.

Provide education and development in the delivery of core and specialist training for the service line. The post holder will be expected to support in the creation of an environment of continuous quality improvement, develop clinical practice and care pathways designed around the people within our services and to ensure that delivery of care is regularly reviewed ensuring CQC compliance and embedding NICE and other quality benchmarks in good practice.

Assist in the maintenance of a culture of service improvement which promotes quality and safety and striving to improve and develop.

To support in embedding evidence-based practice, clinical research, supporting a research portfolio for studies within the service line, linking with relevant stakeholders and recruiting patients for studies in fields relevant to their clinical practice.To promote and support patient and public involvement in research. To assist in and undertake local and national audits. To identify and support implementation of service improvement plans. A job plan will be agreed to meet service and role needs, specifying the ratio of contracted hours to be spent delivering direct patients care (maximum 80%) and the time to be spent undertaking supported professional activity (minimum 20%), being reviewed annually or more frequently as required.

Please see attached Job Description for full list of role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional, (e.g., NMC/HCPC)
• Educated to MSc Degree Level 7 in advanced practice or equivalent, with NHSE Digital Staff badge demonstrating AP accreditation with The Centre for Advancing Practice
• IRM(E)R trained (where relevant to professional background and role)
• Blood product prescriber (where relevant to professional background and role)
• Non-medical prescriber (where relevant to professional background and role)

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Relevant research qualification - e.g., Good Clinical Practice
• Recognized leadership and management course
• Completion of relevant extended role scope competencies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a senior professional role in relevant clinical specialty
• Enhanced clinical skills relevant to area of clinical practice
• Experienced in managing own caseload of patients as an independent practitioner
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice
• Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in undertaking audit, quality improvement and service evaluation

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students and registered staff
• Experience of teaching and presenting at conference or other external meeting
• Experience of analysis and reporting of data
• Clinical experience of leading health care services within specialty
• Experience of research and implementation of evidence-based practice in relevant clinical specialty
• Experience in undertaking research projects and publishing articles
• Experience of inter-agency working and system delivery

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to enable communication with a wide range of stakeholders and for clinical purposes, negotiation, leadership, and influence. This includes managing highly complex communications where there may be barriers to understanding
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Complex planning and organisational skills
• Evidence of autonomous decision making
• Evidence of problem-solving skills
• Evidence of practice innovation and quality improvement
• IT skills for data management, reporting, presentation, and communication
• Evidence of enhanced clinical skills
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise within a large and varied workload
• Ability to identify and optimise learning opportunities
• Ability to work as part of a team and ability to command respect of the multi-disciplinary team
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and organised
• Flexible and adaptable at work to meet competing priorities
• Able to respond and prioritise unpredictable health presentations and ensure effective interventions are actioned
• Able to work in unpleasant working conditions on occasions, i.e., bodily fluids
• Enhanced knowledge of the multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice (2025

Knowledge

Essential

• Enhanced knowledge relevant to the specialty area
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies and experience of successful delivery in practice
• Knowledge of leadership strategies, personal leadership and how to lead successful change in an organisation
• Knowledge of teaching and learning styles
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Advanced knowledge of government strategies and policies relating to service and clinical leadership role
• Working knowledge of safety and governance frameworks and standards (including confidentiality/freedom of information/Caldicott regulations/CQC essential standards)
• Working knowledge of nursing, AHP and medical professional issues and developments

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Oncology - E00292

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Flow & Access

Design and continually refine the appointment system (urgent and routine appointments) in line with national requirements and after consultation with the partners

Monitor daily and weekly demand against capacity across all clinician types (GP, nursing, HCA, paramedic, pharmacist, physiotherapist) and adjust rotas accordingly.

Monitor DNA rates and oversee reminder systems; identify and act on patterns in non-attendance.

Produce regular reporting on appointment utilisation, time-to-third-available-appointment and escalate risks to the Business Manager and partners.

Support the development and day-to-day management of digital access channels (online consultation/triage tools, NHS App,)

Staff & Rota Management

Oversee rotas for the patient services team ensuring adequate cover at peak times and during absence.

Provide day-to-day line management, supervision and support to the Patient Services Team Lead and administrative teams, including supervision of induction, training, appraisal and performance management.

Lead recruitment processes for operational/administrative roles, in conjunction with the Business Manager.

Manage staff annual leave, sickness absence reporting and return-to-work processes.

Coordinate administration of clinical team rotas, ensuring rota schedules meet requirements set by the partners

Support the Business Manager with disciplinary, grievance and capability processes for operational/administrative staff, escalating as appropriate.

Facilities, IT & Systems

Act as first point of contact for clinical system (SystmOne) and telephony issues, liaising with IT support and the ICB as required.

Ensure health and safety, fire safety and infection control policies are implemented and maintained on a day-to-day basis.

Carry out or coordinate workplace risk assessments and act as a nominated fire warden, escalating significant risks to the Business Manager.

Quality, Compliance & Patient Experience

Manage the day-to-day handling of patient complaints, feedback and significant events relating to operational matters, in line with practice policy. Escalate high risk complaints to the business manager.

Support CQC readiness by ensuring operational evidence (policies, training records, incident logs) is current and accessible.

Maintain an oversight of QOF and LCS provision to ensure that the surgery meets its targets in an efficient and well planned way

Promote a positive patient experience across all front-of-house and administrative touchpoints.

Working Relationships

Report regularly to the Business Manager on operational performance, risks and staffing matters.

Liaise with GP partners on changes to appointment systems, triage models or rota structures, particularly where these affect clinical workload.

Other Duties

This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post-holder. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the level and nature of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of ongoing management/leadership development
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths grade C/4 or above
• Safeguarding training (e.g. Level 2), or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Management or business-related qualification, e.g. ILM, CMI
• Qualification or training in healthcare/primary care management
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, including under pressure
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR) principles

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF and the GP contract
• Knowledge of NHS access and patient experience targets

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an operational or office management role, ideally in a GP Primary Care Setting
• Experience managing staff rotas and supervising a team
• Experience handling complaints or service issues professionally
• Experience working with data/reporting to monitor service performance

Desirable

• Experience within a multi-disciplinary healthcare or NHS setting
• Experience working with a TPP SystmOne
• Experience of CQC inspection processes

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Calm, approachable and resilient under pressure
• Collaborative approach, able to work effectively with GP partners, business manager and wider staff group
• Committed to patient-centred, high-quality service

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

Southbourne Surgery

Address

Southbourne Surgery

337 Main Road

Emsworth

Hampshire

PO10 8JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assists with the care of patients by:- Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse undertake care delivery, record the patient interventions carried out utilising the patients nursing records. These records must be countersigned by the Registered Nurse who delegated the duties.- Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights.- Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations.- Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately.- Ensure patients nutritional needs are met by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Record intake on food charts, where in place. Support nutritional monitoring by weighing patients.- Assist, direct and escort patients/visitors where and when appropriate.- Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns.- Fluid balance monitoring.- Handling patients personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.- Providing enhanced therapeutic observations of care as required.- Carrying out of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required.

2. Complete all appropriate documentation relevant to care provided and update patients named nurse / shift coordinator where required.

3. Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.

4. Perform and record patients vital signs as directed - temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse, oxygen saturations, modified early warning scores, height & weight, urine testing (including Midstream Specimen, 24Hr urine collection, etc.) - as per Trust policy, reporting results to the Registered Nurse on duty, or in their absence to a Medic.

5. Provide a clinical phlebotomy service demonstrating expertise according to Phlebotomy guidelines and ensure that the samples and specimens are forwarded to appropriate laboratory services. Perform venous cannulation. Carry out central venous catheter bloods and central line care as per trust policy. Have a basic understanding of normal and altered blood values and escalate results as appropriate to the Registered Nurse or in their absence a Medic.

6. Perform electrocardiograms (ECG) in line with Trust policy and reporting to the Registered Nurse and/or medical staff once completed.

7. Prepare individual patients and the environment to ensure effective movement and/or handling procedures. Assist patients in their mobility requirements; provide assistance to patients moving from stretchers, wheelchairs and toilets. Assist patients to improve and maximise their mobility, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team.

8. Assist in meal service as required in line with Trust hygiene and food handling policy.

9. At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. outpatients environment to discharge lounge/ward/other department. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support.

10. Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the unit/department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care.

11. Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with, in line with Trust policies and procedures..

12. Communicate well within the team at all times. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good team working relationship, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential. Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery. Develop personal awareness of others perceptions, acknowledging and changing behaviour in response to any constructive feedback.

13. If working under bloods closer to home, you must own and hold vehicle business insurance, must hold valid UK drivers license and be confident driving around Greater Manchester and surrounding areas

14. Must feel confident and comfortable working alone and travelling around our satellite bloods closer to home sites delivering pre treatment investigations i.e. venepuncture and ECGs

Clinical Support:

1. Where appropriate, to answer queries promptly and courteously, taking appropriate actions according to the mode of enquiry or the information required. As appropriate, inform or refer enquiries or problems to the relevant qualified staff.

2. Assist the Registered Nurse in the process of undertaking clinical risk assessments e.g. recording height and weight, updating the nurse on any changes to a patients condition/ circumstances. Responsibility for undertaking the risk assessments lies with the Registered Nurse.

3. Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake.

4. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for rest and sleep.

5. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences.

6. Prepare trolleys for specific clinical procedures in line with trust policy utilising asceptic non touch technique practices.

7. Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff, documenting the same.

Environmental Support:

1. Be responsible for self and others through identifying risks and undertaking work activities in a safe manner.

2. Maintain cleanliness in the work environment, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control policies and guidance in line with Trust health and safety policies.

3. Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures.

4. Contribute to the general tidiness and cleanliness of the clinical environment including the correct disposal of waste.

5. Assist with the checking of clinic/department linen stock, where required. Contribute to the supply and maintenance of materials and equipment to ensure the efficient running of the clinical environment.

6. Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders. Ensure stock rotation is undertaken to minimise the risk of equipment becoming out of date.

7. Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested, including the maintenance of equipment as appropriate.

8. Report faults on the clinic/unit/department as necessary.

9. Reports all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy to shift coordinator or senior staff.

10. Contributes to the continuous improvement of services. May be required to demonstrate and assist more junior staff to gain clinical experience, skills and knowledge.

11. Undertake all training required to perform duties effectively to the requirements of the post, including but not limited to attending all required mandatory training courses.

12. Maintain own professional portfolio in accordance with personal development plans.

13. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Administration:

1. Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts, nursing documentation, etc. and ensure that patient notes are available within the clinic/department and secure at all times.

2. Undertake clerical duties as directed by the Registered Nurse in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, storage of patient information and retrieval of such information.

These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and staff may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the band.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational healthcare qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Speciality specific training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment, undertaking a range of clinical commitments.
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within more than one speciality within a health care environment.
• Oncology experience.

Sk

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Competent in clinical skills appropriate to the job role (including taking and recording vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, cannulation).
• Basic IT skills.
• Must hold a full UK drivers license and own an operational vehicle.

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate care skills to more junior healthcare support workers.

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role in an outpatient setting.
• Participate in personal development.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent training.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient/customer care.
• Empathetic and Caring.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster (including weekend working where required).

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as deputy for the Radiology Services Manager as required.

In the absence of the MRI & CT Superintendent, oversee the daily operations of the MRI & CT service, including the organisation of workload and management of staff.

Provide leadership support to the Superintendents with the workload in the Radiology department, ensuring that high clinical standards are maintained, as well as and planning for future service needs.

Delegate, where appropriate, responsibilities (professional & organisational) to Superintendent Radiographers and provide management and leadership support for them to develop and maintain systems of staff induction, appraisal and training.

Support the MRI & CT Superintendents in the development of standards, guidelines, and protocols for MRI and CT scanning, challenging current best practices and aligning with national and local objectives.

Adapt the service to respond to long- and short-term demands. Ensure the daily workload is organised in line with clinical priorities. Working with the MRI and CT Superintendents when rearrangement of work lists is needed in case of equipment failure and be responsive to the inconvenience caused to patients by short notice cancellation of appointments.

Maintain a high degree of clinical expertise, being aware of current developments in MRI, CT and X-Ray imaging to ensure that high quality imaging is maintained.

Collaborates with the MRI & CT Superintendents throughout the enabling, installation, and commissioning stages, participating in project meetings, providing guidance to estate staff, and closely coordinating with the project manager.

Monitoring, reporting and acting on equipment faults, determining the severity of the problem and its probable impact on the service and Trust. Working with the Radiology Services Manager to be accountable for ensuring the Radiology service continuity plan is in place and ensure it is communicated to all relevant staff groups.

To undertake appraisals for the Band 7 Superintendent Radiographers.

To manage sickness/absence in line with Trust policy.

Clinical

This is a blended role of Management and Clinical work. It is the expectation that the post holder would provide cover in the absence of the CT and MRI Superintendents ensuring these services continue to provide high-quality imaging and patient care. Therefore, the post holder must be able to provide a wide range of high-quality Radiological images, which will include:

a) MRI for orbital and neurological conditions.

b) CT for orbital and neurological conditions.

c) X-Rays in department and in theatre.

d) Fluoroscopy for Dacrocystograms.

Adapting radiographer techniques for complex patients to ensure image quality is maintained.

Other clinical responsibilities would include;

a) Works in frequently distressing or emotional circumstances, providing care for patients with sight threatening conditions and cancer.

b) Takes responsibility for the welfare and comfort of patients while under the care of the Radiology department before, during, and after their examination.

c) Exhibits a high degree of emotional intelligence in addressing the needs of all patients and staff, respecting the principles of confidentiality, dignity, inclusion, equality and diversity.

d) Ensures patients are kept informed of any factors, such as delays, that are likely to affect them.

e) Provides full explanations of examinations and ensures that patients understand what is expected of them, prioritising safety throughout the process.

f) Using independent judgement and clinical expertise to adjust protocols for individualised patient care. Applies comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of MRI & CT to modify imaging protocols as appropriate, considering patient condition and clinical information required.

g) Advises referring clinicians on the appropriateness of MRI & CT scans for patients, with particular attention to those with communication difficulties, those who have undergone complex surgeries, and individuals with internal or external devices (e.g., cardiac or neurological devices).

h) Serve as a MRI Safety Officer (MRSO), providing leadership and expertise in risk-benefit analyses to ensure optimal patient care.

i) Cannulation of patients and administering contrast media for MRI & CT scans in line with the department's protocol and Trust PGDs.

j) In the absence of the Radiologist, highlight any urgent findings to the Radiology Services Manager or referring clinician so action can be taken to communicate these in line with departmental SOP.

k) Vetting/Protocolling of X-Ray & CT examinations in line with justification under IR(ME)R 2024.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the Health and Care Quality Council (HCPC)
• BSc. (Hons) degree or equivalent qualification in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Postgraduate Certificate in MRI or 1 years + experience in a senior MRI role.
• MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) qualified

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience > 3 years in MRI
• Experience in a senior MRI role > 2 years
• Post qualification experience > 2 years in CT
• Full competent in X-Ray and Fluoroscopy techniques.
• IV Cannulation Skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to manage a clinical workload and meet deadlines
• Able to deal with patients presenting with a range of conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Job description

Job responsibilities

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will be part of a wider team of Pharmacy staff, supporting the care homes, while being supported by our Clinical Lead who is on the PICS leadership team.

• Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations

• Carry out medicines optimisations tasks including effective medicine administration, supporting medication reviews and medicine reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.

• Support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Review, ie. Organise necessary monitoring tests prior to SMR

• Provide expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and talking local health inequalities

• Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients

• Support initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing locally

• Promote Electronic Repeat Dispensing to patients

• Promote online ordering through the NHS App

• Support practice reception teams in streamlining prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and Clinical Pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests

• Attending weekly Care Home Ward Rounds with the GPs, face to face and virtually.

• Support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP Practices

• Support the PCN to deliver on QIPP agenda, QOF, IIF, and other contracts

• Support the PCN in reviewing and developing practice policies for CQC requirements

• Carry out housekeeping while in patient records e.g. dose optimisation, syncing medicines etc

• Conduct prescribing audits (as requested by Senior Clinical Pharmacist)

• To work at one or more of the 4 practices, and allocated care homes within the PCN

Additional Responsibilities

• Promote our culture of equality and diversity

• Ensure our principles of openness, transparency and candor are upheld

• Continue annual training and CPD to maintain good practices, especially within Safeguarding and IPC.

Professional Development / Personal Performance.

• Identify learning needs, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of education to meet identified need.

• Establish own support mechanisms to enable structured reflection, including clinical supervision, development of supportive networks mentoring and coaching.

• Participate in and undertake clinical supervision of colleagues on an individual or group

• Participate in the Divisional appraisal System and demonstrate the achievement of agreed personal objectives.

Physical and Mental Skills

• The post holder should be physically fit for the role with the necessary keyboard and IT skills.

• The post holder would be expected to coordinate delivery of care in line with the pathway for heart failure patients, performing comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.

• Required to communicate across the health community and with patients / carers where the nature of the information given may be sensitive and could be disputed.

• The post holder should be empathetic and skilled in listening, persuasion and negotiation, and recognizes Care, Compassion, Courage, Competency, Communication, and Commitment in their role.

Effort and Environment

Physical Effort

• Frequent long periods of time spent writing up patient related information within agreed time limits. There is a need for speed and accuracy. This is a continuous requirement throughout each day.

• Prolonged periods of time spent in a sitting position at a computer screen when answering the telephone and writing clinical information in patients notes at the same time.

• Infrequent sitting or standing in a restricted position eg: crouching or kneeling to deliver care. Infrequent moderate / occasional intense effort for several short periods.

• Treatment sessions may require the post holder to undertake moving and handling tasks with the patient which may or may not involve using specialist equipment. Occasional requirement to transport bulky equipment to patients homes.

Mental Effort

• Prolonged periods of concentration are required frequently throughout each shift when prioritising referrals and allocating work to other team members. This can often involve changing from one task to another and back to original task with several interruptions in between.

• Prioritising work is essential, as often many tasks are required to be undertaken simultaneously. The post holder is required to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Concentration on reading and writing reports is necessary. Deadlines are applicable for multi-professional meetings.

• Concentration for periods of time when working and discussing health issues with patients, families and carers.

Emotional Effort

• Some patients will have complex needs. Some will have problems that can cause stress for the post holder.

• The post holder can also be faced with distressing circumstances and emotionally demanding situations, which will come about occasionally when dealing clients and their families. There can be frustration when patients do not accept or action health plans.

Working Conditions

• To function effectively across a variety of environments e.g.: GP Practice, patients homes and care homes.

• The post holder can be a lone worker.

• Occasionally the post holder may be exposed to aggressive verbal/physical aggression from patients, relatives and other health and social care professionals over the telephone or face to face

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your GPhC professional registration.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Ashfield North Primary Care Network

Nottingham

NG17 1JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The applicant must be able to undertake:

Undertake Chronic disease management and prevention Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, IHD, Stroke, LD.

Perform wound care using aseptic technique and general wound care.

Undertake opportunistic screening of BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis, glucose monitoring and smoking status.

Administer injections under an individual prescription or patient group direction

Offer a holistic approach to travel health including comprehensive advice for patients prior to travel.

Undertake ear syringing.

Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Child Health and Child Protection, including immunisations.

Promote health and well-being, through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills.

Refer and use social prescribing teams.

To undertake home visits.

To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology, technology and format.

INR monitoring if agreed by a shared care protocol.

Undertake infection control measures, including audits and annual reports.

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)

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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

Trust Doctor in the department of Neonatal Medicine

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.

Why you should join our Team The Leeds Regional Neonatal Service comprises one level 3 unit (NICU) at LGI and a level 1 unit (SCBU) at SJUH, each with a transitional care unit and attached to a busy delivery suite. The neonatal service is one of the busiest in the country with 1700 admissions per year, providing 4000 intensive care days and a further 4000 high dependency care days per year. There are approximately 10,000 deliveries across the two sites. These posts are part of a workforce expansion to facilitate the uplift of SJUH to a Level 2 (LNU) neonatal unit. Our St James’s NNU where this job is based has 18 cots with a stabilisation space for babies unexpectedly requiring intensive care. There is a transitional care ward (13 beds) attached which admits infants of 33 weeks gestational age and above. Babies requiring intensive care are transferred to the LGI unit which cares for the full range of medical, surgical and cardiac neonatal intensive care. There are 24 cots on NNU including 13 ICU and 10 surgical. There is a fully integrated specialist neonatal surgical service with joint care provided by medical and surgical consultants in the intensive and high dependency areas. The Leeds Neonatal service is award winning and leading the field in family integrated care, infection prevention and benefits from a well-established Outreach Service. The service is also supported by a comprehensive AHP team. The Neonatal Service is also very active in its participation in research and is part of a number of large national trials. What you will bring to the role

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.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

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

Sponsorship Eligibility

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.