Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the clients and those of more junior staff providinga comprehensive and appropriate psychology service to clients, families and carers2. Play a key role in the advanced assessment and treatment of clients who may have acute,chronic or complex presentation and determine clinical diagnosis and intervention required3. Assess clients needs and direct to other services as appropriate4. Maintain records as an autonomous practitioner5. Communicate effectively with health and social care professionals and outside agenciesregarding client care and progress6. Communicate with other members of the Team regarding policies, service development andmanagement plans7. Undertake a significant clinical caseload working under supervision in collaboration withother agencies and health and social care professionals

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS or due to qualify
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for graduate membership of BPS

Desirable

• Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainees and qualified Clinical Psychologists after 2 years qualified
• Relevant specialist training or qualifications e.g. CBT, systemic therapies, neuropsychology, etc.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in learning disability settings
• Work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters
• Experience of working with people with behaviours considered to be complex or challenging

Desirable

• Experience of delivering clinical supervision

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with learning disabilities who have complex needs
• Knowledge of psychological research, national policy and legislation relevant to learning disability
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis
• Able to provide a culturally competent service

Desirable

• Fluent in a community language (eg Turkish, Bengali/Sylheti, Vietnamese etc)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hackney Service Centre

1 Hillman Street,

London,

E8 1DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent level of experience
• Good standard of written and spoken English

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Expereince of working in a receptionist role capacity within a team setting for up to 2 years or more
• Demonstrate experience of receptionist processes

Desirable

• Experience in health/mental Health, education or social services environment
• Experience of good literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 360 and its applications
• Knowledge of patient administration systems
• Data entry system
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• IT/Administration

Desirable

• An understanding of office procedures
• Understanding of hospital and/or social services environments

Other

Essential

• Professional accountability
• Polite and friendly
• Ability to deal with verbally aggressive service users with empathy
• Ability to multitask in an environment where there are frequent interruptions

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Perinatal Mental Health Services, Ground Floor Burdett House, Mile End Hospital,

275 Bancroft Road

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for details about the role, expectations and responsibilities.

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Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree / Diploma
• HCPC registration (Occupational Therapist)
• Practice placement training
• Relevant CPD and role development activities

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of community mental health occupational therapy, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience of working as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of staff supervision
• Evidence of Service Development activities

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of applied social, health and medical sciences including psychology, anatomy, physiology and sociology
• Knowledge of how mental health difficulties impact upon occupational functioning and performance.
• Knowledge of current National legislation, policies and guidelines relevant to adult community mental health and their application
• Specialist clinical skills to carry out OT interventions: therapeutic and activity based interventions; remedial training and cognitive-behavioral interventions and psychosocial and psycho-educational interventions
• To have developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with clients who have complex needs.
• Ability to manage a complex clinical caseload
• Ability to assess and manage verbal aggression and risk of physical aggression in inpatient and community settings, reducing risks to those involved

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newham Community Integrated Mental Health Teams

Balaam Street and Shrewhsbury Road

Plaistow and East Ham

E7 8QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full overview and description of this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology or equivalence (statement of equivalence and able to demonstrate eligibility for BPS CPsychol (Chartered Psychologist) or allied professional with experience in MBT
• HCPC registration or allied registration

Desirable

• Accredited Practitioner Training in MBT
• Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to personality disorder i.e. DBT skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience in working with patients with complex emotional needs presentations (i.e. 'Personality Disorder') and/or risk of self-harm.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to individuals with Complex Emotional Needs.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team offering support to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Experience of group work.
• Experience of delivering training/consultation and providing clinical supervision.

Desirable

• Work within at least two therapeutic modalities (i.e. MBT, DBT).
• Experience of the application of psychology/therapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
• Skills in the effective communication of technical and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide variety of recipients in a range of settings within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce comprehensive and coherent letters, reports and associated documentation.
• Skills in the assessment of risk for patients with mental health problems and specifically for patients with complex Emotional Needs
• Capacity to work calmly and thoughtfully when working with traumatic psychological issues, demonstrating an awareness of the sensitivity and unpredictability of patients with complex needs, and a capacity to tolerate the strong emotions evoked by such work
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Knowledge and understanding of diagnosis of Personality Disorder.
• Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation mental health.
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to provide a culturally-competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
• Knowledge of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult - to - treat groups (e.g. complex needs, self harm, personality disorder/psychosis, dual diagnosis, persons with additional disabilities etc).

Desirable

• Some knowledge and understanding of psychoanalytic models and developmental processes associated with Personality Disorder (eg: Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Mentalization-based Treatment (MBT).

Other

Essential

• Ability to manage effectively verbal aggression and abuse from service users, carers etc, and the risk of physical aggression.
• Demonstrably respectful approach to service users, carers, colleagues, other professionals and professional contacts. Willingness to negotiate and ability to handle confrontation effectively and professional

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Secondary Care Psychological Therapies Service

409 High Street

Stratford

E15 4QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Prescriptions

To deal with patients politely and efficiently.

To dispense prescriptions in line with standard operating procedures.

To deal with repeat prescription requests in line with practice protocols.

To ensure information is accurately recorded on patient's records.

To highlight any discrepancies or queries to the appropriate GP to action.

To ensure that prescriptions are completed appropriately by both GP and patient.

To record and collect prescription payments and other monies as required.

To balance cash till at end of work sessions and prepare cash sheet weekly prior to banking.

To ensure correct procedures are followed for Controlled Drugs working to the Dispensary protocols at all times.

To ensure that prescriptions are correctly endorsed.

To complete the end of the month prescription data and to ensure that FP10s are returned within the requested time restrictions to the appropriate body.

Stock

To order dispensary supplies at appropriate times from suppliers approved by the GPs.

To stock shelves ensuring that they are kept clean and tidy at all times.

To assist in annual stock checks.

To ensure that out-of date stock is disposed of correctly following the Dispensary protocols.

To ensure that only necessary stock is ordered and stored appropriately.

To liaise with third parties to obtain best purchase prices/deals for all drugs purchased.

To liaise and arrange meetings with third parties to discuss queries/costings and/or purchase of stock.

General

To have an understanding of the Drug Tariff and British National Formulary.

To complete all records accurately and legible in particular the storage and records for controlled drugs.

To follow, update and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all areas of dispensary practice.

To participate in audits of service provision when requested.

To ensure that the department and equipment are kept clean and tidy at all times.

To prepare invoices and PAs for submission to the Practice Manager prior to payment.

To organise, in advance, the dispensary team rota for holiday cover.

To organise sickness cover for the dispensary team rota

Personnel

To carry out such tasks as may reasonably be asked of you by the Doctors or Practice Manager.

To work as part of the dispensary team.

To maintain good working relationships.

To adhere to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and safety rules.

To be flexible to offer holiday and sickness cover as and when required.

To participate in staff meetings.

To have an awareness of own limitations and experience.

Educational

The postholder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Training may need be undertaken outside of normal practice hours, and off site.

To identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager.

To undertake any training as required.

To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills.

Flexibility

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive description of every duty performed by the Dispensary Lead, but rather a guide to the type and nature of the duties. In this environment flexibility in the duties undertaken and the hours worked are essential to achieve the objectives of a smooth running practice. The Dispensary Lead role may change from time to time in the light of local and national developments

Care Quality Commissioning

To be aware of the essential standards of quality and care for General Practice. To work in conjunction with the practice team to ensure that CQC standards are met and updated, as required.

Equality & Diversity

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

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is nonjudgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Quality

The postholder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The postholder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Confidentiality

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

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the postholder 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.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to ensure, as an employee, that his/her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves. 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.

To report accidents and untoward incidents in accordance with current legislation and Practice procedures.

To carry out risk assessments as and when required (DSE/Manual Handling/Fire/COSHH).

General Terms and Conditions

All employees are employed on an initial assessment basis.

All employees must comply with the practices opportunities policy, and must not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national grounds, sex, marital status, disability or any other grounds that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This Job Description may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and developments. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Ashley Surgery operates a nonsmoking policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade A to C in English & Maths
• Qualified to at least NVQ Level II Dispenser/Buttercups Level II support staff for Dispensing Assistants

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide excellent quality customer service
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• EMIS and Docman experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a dispensing GP surgery or pharmacy 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Ashley Surgery

Address

The Old School

School Lane

Ashley

TF9 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Responsible for the Operations team to deliver a customer-focused and efficient service in the purchasing of goods and services.

• Day to day to management of a team, including a range of HR procedures which may include attendance, performance and appraisals.

• Undertaking training for the team in relevant procedures and processes. Ensuring procedures and processes are kept up to date.

• Plays a key role in the induction and training of new staff.

• Plans own workload and teams workload to ensure all order requests are processed, queries resolved, and catalogues reviewed as required

• Ensures all reports are produced for line manager within specific time frames

Budget and Resource management .

• Support the team with CIP opportunities and catalogue management.

• Responsible for recording savings made using appropriate procedures

• Responsible for sourcing suppliers for goods and services in line with user department requirements.

• Training of Trust staff on e-procurement tools.

Communication

• Negotiates with suppliers and other external organizations to maximize value for money and cost improvement opportunities

• To communicate with suppliers to provide specific information in the form of a pre-purchase questionnaire in relation to procedures for purchasing medical equipment

• Establish, maintain, and manage supplier relationships where appropriate

• Provide support and assistance for charity / donation purchases and work with Finance and Charity departments to ensure all purchases are aligned with Trust protocol

• Communicate delays and discrepancies with customers, ensuring they are handled efficiently and appropriately

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• To assess customer requirements for appropriate method of ordering and distribution (i.e., urgency/quality/price/supply route etc)

• Analyses financial and purchasing data to determine best value for money option

• To assess problem situations and determine in conjunction with customer or supplier the most appropriate method of resolution

• To understand and analyse spend information on specific products or services and relay the information to customers

• Identifies opportunities for contracting or tendering.

• Work closely with user departments to review goods and services purchased

Policy and Service Development

• Works according to laid down policies and procedures, suggesting amendments where feasible.

• Monitors supplier performance against contract KPIs (costs, quality, delivery timescales etc) and standing orders in conjunction with user departments.

• Assists the procurement lead with the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures

Information Resources

• Enters data onto purchase ordering system and ensures orders are processed as per procedures

• Produces data on pricing information for comparison and informs customers

• Checks stock and availability information, ensuring goods are ordered using the appropriate method

• Ensure contract documentation compliance using the contracts register

• Uses e-tendering, contract and supplier management tool to undertake and manage mini competitions

• Facilitates and supports continuous improvement in Catalogue system

Research and Development

• Audits and surveys operations team work activities to ensure compliance with targets

• Undertakes market analysis to identify alternative suppliers which are able to offer the trust cost efficiencies with no detrimental clinical impact.

• Guides customers with regards to obtaining value for money within financial and purchasing procedures

• Discusses and agrees solutions to order/delivery queries with customers and suppliers

• To communicate any discrepancies in relation to products and services ordered with customers and category leads

• Establish, maintain and manage internal stakeholder relationships to ensure effective service delivery

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• CIPS Foundation Diploma in Purchasing & Supply (level 3) or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge skills and experience
• Passed GCSE Mathematics and English

Desirable

• Member of CIPS or equivalent

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Previous experience of buying in a procurement environment
• Market and supplier / product knowledge including Procedures, catalogue management and contract law
• Track record of achieving cost reductions
• Previous experience in a customer service environment
• Experience in supporting the management of team members

Desirable

• Procure to Pay system knowledge
• Vendor management
• Supply chain knowledge

Requirements

Desirable

• Training experience
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement processes
• Experience supervising or line managing staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wessex Procurement Limited

Address

Royal South Hants Hospital (see Job Overview)

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

SO14 0YG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To lead the provision of the most effective and efficient We Are Survivors services in all environments that not only meet the needs of the clients but aid the organisation in making the vision of ensuring no male survivor is left behind a reality.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to prioritise own workload.
• Ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Good numerical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.
• Ability to engage with and develop relationships with those with lived experience

Desirable

• Public Speaking.
• Chairing.

Values

Essential

• Ability to hold and demonstrate in your conduct the adherence to the organisational values of Transparency, Integrity, Understanding and Responsiveness.
• A commitment to respecting diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• BACP, NCS, UKCP, HCPC (or similar).
• Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy (or equivalent).

Desirable

• BACP Accreditation (or similar).
• Masters Degree in counselling, psychotherapy or Social Work (or equivalent).
• Certificate / Diploma in EMDR.
• A2030-02
• PG Cert / Diploma in CBT.
• Project Management qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of holding a Clinical Management / Service Management role (or equivalent).
• Knowledge and experience of working within Health & Safety guidelines, processes and legislation.
• Demonstrable experience of working in spaces where lived experience is expected to participate
• Experience of delivering on an organisational strategy.
• Experience of providing 1:1 support or advocacy to adults and/or young people with vulnerabilities.
• Experience of processing data at a strict confidentiality level.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience of coaching or mentoring.
• Experience of working within the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to information governance.
• Understanding of issues relating to sexual harms, particularly those relating to boys and men.
• Experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

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

We Are Survivors

Address

Unit 9 Brewery Yard

Deva City Office Park

Salford

M3 7BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational)

Essential

• NVQ/Apprenticeship level 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience
• NCSCT Smoking Cessation Practitioner training
• Grades A-D or 3-9 in GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 2 smoking cessation training
• Specific training in health promotion/behaviour change interventions

Previous Experience (Nature & Level)

Essential

• Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public
• Understanding of the drivers of ill health and mental health.
• Evidence of previous team working
• Confidence in working with a wide variety of partners
• Self-awareness around limitations of skills and competencies and ability to work within them

Desirable

• Experience of delivering smoking cessation support
• Experience of working in acute NHS secondary care sector
• Knowledge of tobacco treatment
• Experience working with people in a behaviour change context
• Experience of working in health promotion

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

Essential

• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Literate in IT/Computer skills
• Work effectively and autonomously without direct supervision and/or as part of a team
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and service user.
• Confident in dealing with people, even in challenging circumstances.
• Ability to present an open and none-judgemental demeanour.
• Ability to activity listen and respond to needs of patients.
• Ability to maintain professional and confidential approach at all times.
• Awareness of the importance of taking personal responsibility and providing peer support for wellbeing.
• Ability to develop skills & Knowledge to achieve level NVQ within 2 years of joining TDA
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust

Desirable

• Experience of use of ULHT clinical systems (Careflow,ESR,ePMA)
• Knowledge of ULHT Employment Assistant Programme (EAP)
• Ability to use carbon monoxide monitors

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Be able to travel independently between different sites across the Trust without the use of public transport

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

ULTH

Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road,

ULTH

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will provide high-quality, patient-centred General Medical Services in accordance with the GMS contract. The role includes the management of acute and chronic conditions, preventative care, and health promotion, while working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver safe and effective services to the practice population.

Main Duties of the Post

Provide General Medical Services in line with the GMS contract

Undertake face-to-face, telephone, and online consultations

Diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic conditions

Prescribe safely and appropriately in accordance with local and national guidelines

Process and action laboratory results, correspondence, and referrals

Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records

Participate in practice meetings, audits, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities

Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support service delivery

Contribute to the teaching, training, and supervision of GP registrars, students, and other learners where appropriate

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain full registration with the General Medical Council and inclusion on the GP Performers List

Work in accordance with the principles of Good Medical Practice

Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety procedures

Working Relationships

The post-holder will work closely with GP Partners, salaried GPs, nursing staff, allied health professionals, and administrative teams to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Confidentiality

The post-holder must maintain strict confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS Wales policies.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the practices commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding and experience of chronic disease management, and primary prevention and screening services.
• Ability to take responsibility for your own career development, learning and performance and are responsible for ensuring that all your mandatory training is in date.
• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
• Commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a confidential manner.

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration
• Annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• Be on the NHSE medical performers list

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

Broseley Medical Practice

Address

Bridgnorth Road

Broseley

Shropshire

TF12 5EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and develop the HR Services function, ensuring the effective delivery of payroll preparation and liaison, temporary staffing and first-line HR helpdesk services, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, quality and a positive staff and manager experience.

Lead the implementation and development of HR Systems to ensure maximum benefits are derived from systems, and robust service provision is provided Trust wide. This will include improvements to systems; improving optimisation and usage to improve data quality and decision making, which is pivotal to the delivery of the Trust People strategy and NHS People plan priorities.

To lead the Information Team, ensuring real time information is available and full interoperability between systems is provided.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Interview 28 October 2026

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Person Specification

Milton Keynes Hospital Standards

Essential

• Involve you as part of the team and work together

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
• E-Rostering training qualification or equivalent on the job experience
• ESR training qualification or equivalent on the job experience.
• Management qualification or equivalent on the job experience.
• CIPD qualification (studying towards) or equivalent.
• PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of leading and managing payroll services, including outsourced payroll provision, payroll governance, complex pay issues and service improvement
• Extensive experience of planning, managing and delivering complex projects
• Extensive experience of implementing ESR & e-Rostering systems.
• Extensive experience of managing HR teams in a healthcare environment
• Experience of workforce/roster planning
• Experience of HR change/transformation projects
• Experience of working within a project and change management environment.
• Experience of delivering projects within a healthcare setting environment
• Experience of Risk Management.
• Experience in the building and management of relationships with customers, stakeholders and suppliers

Skills

Essential

• In depth knowledge of e-rostering & ESR systems
• In-depth knowledge of payroll services, including payroll governance, controls, statutory requirements and the management of complex payroll issues
• Able to promote and facilitate change
• Ability to problem solve and articulate findings in report format
• In depth knowledge in the practical application of project management methodologies

Communication

Essential

• Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to discuss and explain technical issues to non-technical staff
• Able to monitor and appraise individual and organisational performance
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance
• Ability to engage and influence at a senior level.

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines within budget

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HR Services (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and specifications for complete details, requirements, and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please kindly refer to the job description and specifications for complete details, requirements, and responsibilities.

Desirable

• Please kindly refer to the job description and specifications for complete details, requirements, and responsibilities.

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

Freedom From Torture

Address

111 Isledon Rd

London

N7 7JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will

Provide strategic and operational nursing leadership across the Urgent Care Centre, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care.

Lead quality improvement, clinical assurance and patient safety initiatives, embedding a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Promote and maintain high standards of professional nursing practice, ensuring compliance with NMC/HCPC standards, organisational policies and national guidance.

Lead on clinical governance activities, including incident management, risk reduction, audits, complaints, patient feedback, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Monitor and improve quality metrics, clinical outcomes and patient experience, using data and evidence to drive service improvements.

Act as a visible and accessible leader, providing professional support, supervision and guidance to multidisciplinary team members.

Foster a culture of compassionate, person-centred care that prioritises dignity, respect, inclusion and patient involvement.

Support workforce development through coaching, mentoring and succession planning, enabling colleagues to achieve their full potential.

Develop and empower leaders at all levels, promoting accountability, innovation and professional excellence.

Work in partnership with medical, operational and corporate teams to ensure effective service delivery, workforce planning and achievement of organisational objectives.

Ensure effective management of clinical risk, infection prevention and control, medicines management and safeguarding responsibilities within the service.

Lead preparations for, and maintain compliance with, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and other regulatory requirements.

Champion evidence-based practice, innovation and service transformation to improve patient outcomes and operational effectiveness.

Contribute to organisational strategy and the development of services that meet the changing needs of patients and the local health system.

Participate in the senior on-call rota, providing out-of-hours leadership, decision-making and escalation support to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

Accountability

The Matron is accountable for maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety, workforce performance and governance within the Urgent Care Centre, ensuring services are delivered in line with organisational values, regulatory requirements and best practice standards.

Other Requirements

Ability to work in a fasted paced environment with priorities changing frequently.

Positively always represent EBPC.

High standards must be maintained in all dealings with managers, doctors, nurses, staff and non EBPC personnel to ensure that a professional image of EBPC is always preserved.

You are required to deal with any real or potential safety hazards. Where doubt exists, the On Call Duty Manager is to be informed.

EBPC maintains a no smoking policy on premises and grounds.

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities and demands.

Build and maintain positive, collaborative, and mutually supportive working relationships with all EBPC staff.

Foster an inclusive workplace by respecting and valuing diversity in all interactions

Confidentiality

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

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, 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.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will 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.

Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.

Keeping own work areas clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role.

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually).

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, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication

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

Communicate clearly and effectively with team members to support collaboration and efficiency.

Communicate sensitively and professionally with patients and carers.

Recognise and respond appropriately to individual communication needs, including alternative methods where required.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Participate in audit where appropriate.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and any breaches of the Act or of the confidential nature of the work of this post could lead to dismissal.

Please note this job description may be subject to change at times due to the needs of the business.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Paramedic with NMC/HCPC Registration
• Post-registration Advanced Clinical Study
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Study at Masters level
• Leadership/Management experience

Other

Essential

• Meet requirements of the Job description

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of undertaking audit and developing action plans
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to communicate highly complex information and situations including where there are barriers to understanding
• Ability to lead and participate in the integration of multi-agency services
• Able to analyse and use information to inform practice and service needs
• Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to teamworking

Desirable

• Proven ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems at an expert level

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience
• Experience of working in primary or community health setting
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and experience of clinical examination, history taking, pharmacology, pathophysiology, etc
• Minor Injury and Minor Illness competent
• V300 Prescriber
• Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Reliable and flexible
• Full Driving licence and able to travel as required to sites across East Berkshire

Employer details

Employer name

East Berkshire Primary Care

Address

Headquarters (HQ)

Inspired

Easthampstead Road

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 1YQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of gaining CCT
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Experience

Essential

• Experience of assessing and treating patients in an inpatient/community setting.

Personal Skills

Essential

• To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations.
• Specific skills in working with people with long term conditions, treatment-resistance, and multiple co-morbidities across a range of therapeutic modalities

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation
• An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in NHS organisations and importance in patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of alternatives to inpatient admission care approaches
• Excellent knowledge of diverse range of interventions

Teaching

Essential

• Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
• Understand principles of teaching.

Desirable

• Experience as an Educational Supervisor for trainees
• Evidence of organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education or multi-professional education
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching

Research and Audit

Essential

• Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
• Experience of carrying out an audit project.
• Ability to supervise junior medical staff undertaking research projects

Desirable

• Ability to critically appraise published research
• Published audit project

Management

Essential

• Evidence of management/leadership skills training.
• Evidence of management/leadership skills training
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risk

Desirable

• Previous management experience including that of other junior medical staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Sandalwood Court

Swindon

SN3 4WF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Current or recent clinical experience within UK healthcare.
• Significant experience in primary care.
• Experience of managing, investigating or responding to patient complaints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance and patient safety.
• The ability to review and interpret clinical records.
• A calm, empathetic and objective approach to challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Experience in clinical governance, patient safety, risk management, significant event analysis or quality improvements would be advantageous.

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

Pier Avenue

Clacton on Sea

Essex

CO15 1NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
• 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Registered Nurse
• NMC Pin Required
• 44 hours days
• £21.92 per hour

What will Care UK Offer you?

• Long Service Awards
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Plenty of opportunities to develop your career
• And much more!

As a caring Registered Nurse at Care UK, you will lead an amazing care team that promote independence and dignity, enriching the lives of those individuals in your care.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Pin 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.

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

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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