Job description

Job responsibilities

What could be more rewarding than helping care-experienced young people build the confidence, independence and opportunities they need to thrive in adulthood? Do you have the expertise and passion to lead practice that transforms outcomes for young people leaving care?

If so then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We have a part time (30 hours), 12 month, fixed term or secondment opportunity in our Leaving Care Team for a Senior Practitioner.

We work with young people aged 16 to 25 who are in care or care experienced, supporting them to develop independence, access education, employment and training opportunities, maintain positive relationships, and achieve stability in adulthood. We use a strengths-based and relationship-focused approach, working in partnership with young people and professionals to achieve sustainable change and improved outcomes.

Practitioners in the Leaving Care Team tell us how much they value the supportive relationships they have with their colleagues and the strong focus on helping young people achieve positive outcomes as they move into adulthood.

The role is hybrid with a mix of home and office working. It covers the whole of Cambridgeshire but the office base can be Noble House in Ely or Scott House in Huntingdon.

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! For more information or an informal chat, email Head of Service Melissa Jiggins, [email protected] to arrange a call or simply apply today!

Closing date 29th September. Interviews will be held in person week commencing 5th October.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development
• ARefer a Friend Schemewhere if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, well pay you an introduction fee of £350
• Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be

For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Senior Practitioner in the Leaving Care Team include:

• Providing leadership in highly complex cases involving care experienced young people, risk management, vulnerability, homelessness prevention, and transition planning.
• Providing written and verbal reports for a variety of settings that are concise, informative and based on analysis of complex information and evidence.
• Leading, guiding and directing Social Workers, Personal Advisers and other practitioners, supporting their performance and development, including supervision.
• Supporting the planning, allocation and review of cases across the team.
• Providing oversight and quality assurance of Pathway Plans and transition planning.
• Supporting partnership working with housing, education, health, DWP and other agencies to promote positive outcomes for young people.
• Supporting the induction and retention of staff.

We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoy building relationships and like to explore possibilities.

You must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently.

This is a Senior Practitioner post, so you must be able to demonstrate experience in complex case management, safeguarding practice, permanence and transition planning, and providing informal support or supervision to others.

Experience of working with care experienced young people and an understanding of the statutory responsibilities towards care leavers would be advantageous.

For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification.

Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.

Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.

We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch.

Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.

http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-career

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cambridgeshire County Council

Address

Ely

CB7 4EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas including

• Childhood Immunisations
• Travel health and immunisations
• Routine injections (e.g. B12, depot)
• Cervical smears
• Wound care and dressings
• Seasonal vaccinations
• Phlebotomy

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)

Clinical knowledge and skills

Essential

• * Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
• * cervical cytology
• * Venepuncture
• * Chaperone procedure
• * Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• * Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• * Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
• * Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• * Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• * Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
• * Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
• * Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• * Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy

Desirable

• * Travel medicine
• * Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• * Knowledge of health promotion strategies

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

The James Cochrane Practice

Address

Helme Chase Surgery

Burton Road

Kendal

Cumbria

LA9 7HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Fixed-term, 6 MonthsSpecialist Oncology Physiotherapist

Reports to: Lead Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Accountable to: Therapy Manager

Working Hours: 37.5 hours pw

Job Summary

You will be a highly skilled physiotherapist who will be responsible for providing an advanced standard of physiotherapy care to oncology and palliative care patients, carrying out your clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

You will triage and manage patient referrals from both inpatients and outpatients which encompasses an extensive variety of conditions, some of whom may have complex or chronic presentations or multiple comorbidities. Referrals may also include pre-admission and pre-operative assessment, post-operative intervention and appropriate recovery programmes. You will receive referrals from the wards, chemotherapy day unit, outpatient consultants and GP clinics as well as via external routes.

You will assist the multi-disciplinary team by contributing to planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy input to the oncology service at Cromwell Hospital. You will be a resource for specialist advice to the physiotherapy team and other professionals in this specialist service. You will also participate and lead in quality improvement and service development projects to ensure best practice care, as well as to grow your service and generate revenue.

There is a lymphoedema service at Cromwell Hospital so lymphoedema experience would be beneficial. We are responsible for providing expert clinical assessment, treatment and diagnosis to patients with symptoms of lymphoedema, making timely decisions regarding their management. This can also extend to lipidoema and vascular conditions.

You will establish and maintain efficient communication within the multi-disciplinary team (both internal and external) to ensure a holistic and complete duty of care. This includes verbal, non-verbal or written communication, both in expression and active listening, to facilitate accurate comprehension of information.

You may be required to participate in the respiratory on-call service. You will have the opportunity to cover the weekend service as additional bank shifts.

You will participate in hospital and departmental processes that supports and encourage professional and personal development of yourself and your colleagues. You may be directly responsible for junior staff within your service, supporting their professional development and educational needs.

You will support Bupa's vision, mission statement and values.

Clinical Responsibility

Practise as an autonomous and accountable professional using reflective practise and clinical reasoning in undertaking specialist assessment to provide an individualised patient-centric treatment programme for each patient.

To be an active member of the MDT that provides a high quality; evidence-based physiotherapy service for patients diagnosed with cancer and lymphoedema.

To support the current lymphoedema service if appropriate

To participate in developing specialist Standard Operating Procedures, clinical pathways and information handouts with the wider oncology team

To confidently assist in managing oncology patients requiring spinal manual handling, including application and staff training in the use of spinal orthoses

To be an active member of the Integrated Cancer Campus, assisting in service development of the oncology department

Be actively involved in providing patients with prehabilitation to ensure clear understanding of their condition and the associated benefits to maximise rehabilitation potential.

To support a pathway to provide follow-up care to patients post-cancer treatment to manage side effects following hospital discharge or cancer treatment

To have experience in managing an outpatient caseload. You may be required to support the existing outpatient service, offering prehabilitation, reconditioning therapy, post-breast surgery complications, and possibly scar management and lymphoedema services.

To have experience in managing an inpatient caseload including patients having breast surgery, general oncology and haematology patients. You should be comfortable seeing patients in an ITU setting. You will oversee palliative care and end-of-life patients and work closely with the Specialist Palliative Care Team. Participating in Palliative and End of Life care can be hugely rewarding but equally requires advanced communication skills and emotional resilience

Your role will be supporting our inpatients and outpatients to live well, with and beyond cancer. You will provide appropriate information, education and support for your client group and their carers

• To develop advanced listening skills to understand the physical, emotional and psychological needs of patients suffering from cancer and lymphoedema and their carers

To help patients manage side-effects of treatment and the impacts these can have on their physical abilities and function, mobility management, exercise and advice, fatigue management and discharge planning

To obtain informed, valid consent on an ongoing basis which endeavours to keep patients involved in their own health care plan

To participate in discharge planning and liaise with external agencies to ensure a discharge that is safe and supportive of the patients ongoing care and rehabilitation needs. This could include home assessments within our catchment area and close liaison with community agencies to ensure safe discharge and continuity of care

To comply with confidentiality policies as set out by Cromwell Hospital, HCPC and the CSP

To respect a patients right to be chaperoned and appropriately implement the hospital chaperone policy

• To maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely patient treatment records and reports in line with local and national requirements for best management of the patient

To always manage clinical risk within your caseload and ensure potential clinical risk is effectively communicated and managed

To promote dignity, privacy, and safety at all times, with consideration to the patients cultural, spiritual and personal needs and preferences

To be aware of the limitations of your own clinical practice/experience and seek support appropriately

To be responsible for the ethical, safe, and competent recommendation and provision of therapy equipment, splints and braces

• To keep abreast of the latest evidence within your specialty to maintain best clinical practise

Qualification & Registration

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Enhanced DBS Clearance

Member of special interest group

CSP membership

Lymphoedema qualification

Experience, Training & Knowledge

Proven experience and interest as an oncological physiotherapist

Evidence of CPD specific to oncology management

Ability to manage a complex caseload across inpatients, outpatients and the Chemotherapy Day Unit.

Experience in Respiratory and Rehabilitation physiotherapy as cancer diagnoses requires and in the management of common cancer related symptoms such as fatigue and breathlessness

Experience working with patients in the immediate post-operative phase; breast surgery (mastectomies/reconstructions/lumpectomies, DIEP flap reconstruction and lymph node biopsies/clearances

Experience managing complications following routine breast surgery such as cording, capsulectomy, radiation fibrosis and reduced shoulder mobility

Experience of developing and implementing evidence-based Oncology services

Respiratory On-call experience

Knowledge of social services and other community-based support agencies

Commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork

Sound clinical reasoning skills

Knowledge of health and safety issues in a therapy setting

Record of mandatory training

Basic computer skills

Experience working with lymphoedema management, specifically head and neck, breast and pelvic cancer-related

Experience working with lipidoema and vascular conditions

Experience working with patients in the immediate post-operative phase in Gynaecological surgery

Experience in working with patients with Head and Neck cancers

Experience working with patients along the continuum of oncology care including pre-rehabilitation, maintenance, rehabilitation and palliative care

Understanding of and experience completing CCG Fast-track referrals for patients approaching end-of-life

Have an awareness of oncological emergencies such as metastatic spinal cord compression and how to identify them

Aptitude, Skills and Competencies

Assertive, articulate and polite.

Good written and spoken English.

Good communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Positive and energetic demeanour

Excellent telephone manner.

Excellent organisational skills.

Able to work on own initiative, prioritise work and meet deadlines.

Good timekeeping but prepared to be flexible.

Good health record and ability to perform required activities.

Awareness of limitations of own knowledge, skills and capacity works within own scope of practice, seeking support where appropriate

Awareness of cultural, religious, racial and gender diversity of colleagues and patients

• Enthusiastic and proactive with a desire to grow within the role while embodying Bupas values

Interest in personal development & updating skills.

• Interest in developing managerial/leadership competencies

Key Attributes

Brave, Caring and Responsible

Able to work under pressure

Highly motivated and able to influence others

Confident and enthusiastic

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/diploma in physiotherapy
• HPC Registration
• CSP Membership
• Proven experience and interest as an oncological physiotherapist
• Evidence of CPD specific to oncology
• Respiratory experience
• On call experience
• Assertive, articulate and polite.
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Interest in personal development & updating skills.

Desirable

• It is desirable to have a Lymphoedema qualification and experience of Lymphoedema management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cromwell Hospital

Address

164-178 Cromwell Road

London

SW5 0TU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a 9.125 PA post designed to fulfil the growing need for endometriosis and minimal access surgery along with gynaecology outpatient clinics.

The post holder will also carry out a regular caesarean section list and on call commitment to both maternity and gynaecology on a 1:9 basis.

Please see full JD attached.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice

Knowledge/ Skills

Essential

• Completion of a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery at a BSGE accredited Endometriosis Centre
• IT Skills and computer literacy

Leadership/ Management Skills

Essential

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

Teaching & Training

Essential

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

Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit

Academic achievement

Essential

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

Language

Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of ophthalmic services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of patients in the glaucoma clinics.
• Treatment of patients by the use of laser procedures.
• To cover eye emergency when required.

Training

All medical staff will be expected to participate & contribute to the training and support of doctors in training.

Clinical Governance

All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their annual appraisal.

Appraisal

All medical and dental staff are required to undertake annual appraisal.

Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of Information

Equal Opportunities

Post holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Health and Safety

All post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trusts health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.

Infection Control

All post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trusts Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps.

*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise.

Clinical Experience:

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in ophthalmology Sufficient clinical experience in the treatment of patients in Glaucoma at clinical fellow level.
• Experience of performing laser procedures.

Desirable

• Experience in treating patients in eye casualty.

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Management:

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
• Evidence of a commitment to perusing a subspecialist interest in glaucoma
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

London

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Equivalent
• Accredited Cognitive Behavioural
• Psychotherapist (BABCP) (or eligible for)
• Evidence of ongoing Professional Development in CBT

Desirable

• Post Registration qualification in clinical practice

Experience

Essential

• Post Registration clinical experience in CBT
• Experience of working within a CAMHS setting
• Experience of treating a wide range of psychological disorders using CBT
• Experience of working autonomously
• Substantial experience of assessing and recording Risk Management plans
• Experience of working with complex conditions as identified through ICD10
• Experience of providing education, teaching and training in relation to CBT
• Experience of collating and recording clinical outcomes
• Engagement in an ongoing CPD CBT programme (including attendance at CBT conferences or training)
• Clinical experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Post registration clinical experience of working within the community

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oak Park Community Base

50 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Registered Midwife (NMC)

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aldershot Centre for Health

Hospital Hill

Aldershot

Hampshire

GU11 1AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work

• To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations, and using clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence-based practice, determines appropriate care plan utilising wide range of treatment skills and options

• To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses in a wide range of conditions including those with a complex presentation, with occasional guidance from specialist physiotherapists

• To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans

• To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively

• To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals
• Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress and discharge reports to medical referrers as required by rotation
• To manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times

• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual handling techniques and therapeutic handling

• To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner, including but not limited to those in oncology, ICU, vascular and neurology.

1. To participate in on call and weekend working at either St Thomas, Guys or Evelina London hospital sites as a lone practitioner

Person Specification

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field

Desirable

• Membership of Special Interest Group

Previous experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience, as an autonomous practitioner, at Band 5 level in acute and chronic respiratory care, acute and chronic rehabilitation and musculoskeletal work in NHS
• Experience of working as member of a physio team and of a multidisciplinary team
• Participation in on-call and weekend rota work

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 level.
• Experience of working in community or Pos covid services
• Supervision of Band 5, PTA and Student
• Experience of teaching on In service programmes and to the MDT
• Experience of the research process

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Remains updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities including therapeutic handling and manual techniques
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment including frequent interruptions when holding a bleep
• Able to perform on call and weekend duties

Desirable

• Competent IT & Presentation skills
• Experience of running courses - internal / external
• Evidence of participation in research / audit
• Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / Technical Instructor
• Committee membership e.g. Health and Safety

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy

St Thomas Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

To ensure a patients understanding of their physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the ability to consent to treatment.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools when communicating with patients /carers. This will include communication with people with complex communication difficulties such as deafness, dysphasia, dementia, mental health problems, speak English as a second language or who have difficulty accepting their diagnosis/prognosis.

To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility

To communicate sensitive personal information to patients regarding their treatment progression where motivation and reassurance are required to gain co-operation with programmes of care

To provide and receive sensitive and/or complex information to individual members of staff and in multidisciplinary group meetings and ward rounds

When working on the emergency duty on-call rota, provide specialist advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory condition.

Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work and those being supervised by you, including the management of patients in your care.

Analyse multiple sources of information to undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/pathologies.

To use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment skills to provide an accurate diagnosis and/or establish impairments and disabilities of patients

To use clinical reasoning, understanding of medical diagnosis and knowledge of treatment options to plan and implement individual physiotherapy treatment programmes.

To have a comprehensive working knowledge of physiotherapy adjuncts such as IPPB, oscillating PEP, PEP, etc. and indications / contraindications for use across a range of respiratory conditions

To use and have a comprehensive working knowledge of manual physiotherapy techniques

To deliver individual and group patient education and exercise classes and be responsible for the safety of patients during these classes

To take partial responsibility in organising and delivering specialised group and individual exercise programmes, including pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiac education classes

To continually evaluate the effectiveness of treatment interventions e.g. exercise programmes using clinical reasoning and outcome measures. To progress patient management/intervention accordingly.

Co-ordinate, organise and participate in assessment of patients and holistic treatment programmes with other multi-disciplinary team members

To independently evaluate progress for patients with complex pathologies, reassess, modify and progress or discontinue individual treatment programmes as required

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload to self, patient and environment.

To use clinical reasoning, understanding of medical diagnosis and knowledge of treatment options to plan and implement the use of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)

To be responsible for the selection and set up of NIV. To independently select model and mode of ventilation, and appropriate interface according to individual need

Physiotherapy staff may co-ordinate transfers between sites/other Trusts of critically ill patients on non-invasive ventilation through the competent use of the machine and battery pack when appropriate.

Analyse and interpret complex situations to formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans

To analyse and review patient progress on NIV, to independently modify ventilation settings, interface selection. To take the clinical lead in the weaning from NIV, liaising with the MDT as appropriate

To participate in active management of long-term patients with a tracheostomy and be responsible for their physical rehabilitation and ventilation progression.

To be responsible for patient and family/carer education of NIV including use of and maintenance of equipment.

To be responsible for carrying and responding to a bleep. As required to immediately change planned activity without prior knowledge. To give specialist advice to junior staff or MDT members over the telephone.

To be an active member of the respiratory overnight and weekend on-call rota. To act as clinical lead for the working weekend team and, when necessary, provide support and advice for junior staff and peers whilst they are on call.

Whilst on call to work without supervision and support, maintaining associated records as an autonomous practitioner.

When working on the on-call and weekend rota, undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with respiratory problems who may have a highly complex presentation. Maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.

Act sensitively to the needs of patient and family in highly distressing and emotional circumstances including care of the terminally ill/ dying and bereavement.

Policy & Service development

To comply with Trust clinical guidelines and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) codes of professional conduct at all times

To monitor own and others quality of practice.

Represent physiotherapy service and individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings, discharge planning meetings, case conferences and ward rounds to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service. This will include active discussion of patient care with suggestions to modify treatment plan, patient progress and discharge planning

Actively participate in the rotational appraisal system as appraiser. To be responsible for setting agreed objectives and providing guidance to junior staff

Actively participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plans to meet set competencies

Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice in the department. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.

Resource management

To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all therapy equipment in line with departmental standards. To be responsible for the safety of the patient and self when using any equipment.

To be responsible for the safe and appropriate provision of therapy aids and equipment to patients in line with departmental standards.

People management

To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 and / or Clinical Lead physiotherapist for managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with these conditions within each rotation.

To take delegated responsibility from the Band 7 and / or Clinical Lead physiotherapist for the co-ordination and supervision of departmental patient caseload for junior staff and assistants on a daily basis.

Deputise for the Band 7 in their absence, in any area, taking responsibility for daily operational management of the team, allocating and organising the workload of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis

To be responsible for teaching student physiotherapists to a graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and their knowledge within core clinical areas. To manage the workload of students during their placement

To be responsible for appraising student physiotherapists to a graduate level on their placement. To formulate objectives and provide a structure for achievement of their goals.

To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in individual and group training sessions, external courses and peer review.

To play an active role in the education of junior physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT in NIV.

To supervise junior, assistant and student physiotherapists in record keeping and documentation according to Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Trust standards.

To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans on a daily basis to meet organisational requirements. To help junior physiotherapy staff to understand and respond to these requirements

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Degree BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy
• Evidence of Health and Care Professions Council registration

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Experience at Band 6 level

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience at Band 5/6 level gained from post registration rotations in the cardiac/respiratory field
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good theoretical knowledge of physiotherapy in cardio-respiratory field
• Ability to work independently & support others
• Able to organise, prioritise and delegate workload
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Participation in audit and research
• Supervision of students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital

London

SW3 6NP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary professionals and families to support each individual's clinical and therapeutic goals. This includes direct working with:

• Mollii Suit therapy
• Hydrotherapy programmes
• Co-developing mobility and therapy programmes alongside therapists
• Sleep system management and positioning support
• Baclofen pump monitoring and observation
• Personalised, one-to-one care
• Remit to co-develop Therapy and rehabilitation support
• Supporting daily activities and independence
• Accompanying clients to appointments and activities

You're never alone - our culture is led by learning, with continuous development, mentoring and support every step of the way, empowering you to build specialist skills while making a genuine difference every day.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - A willingness to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development.
• - Care qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.
• - Understanding of person-centred care principles, dignity, and safeguarding.
• - Awareness of working alongside multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and healthcare professionals.
• - An understanding of rehabilitation and therapeutic support.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.
• - Strong observation skills with the ability to report changes in an individual's condition.
• - Ability to follow personalised care plans and therapeutic programmes.
• - Good organisational and time-management skills.
• - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• - Full UK Driving License

Desirable

• - Previous experience in a health and social care setting or supporting individuals with complex needs.
• - Experience providing person-centred, one-to-one care.
• - Experience supporting individuals with daily living activities to promote independence.
• - Experience supporting individuals with neurological or complex physical disabilities.
• - Knowledge or experience of therapy programmes such as Mollii Suit therapy, hydrotherapy, mobility programmes, sleep systems, or baclofen pump care.
• - Experience accompanying clients to appointments and community activities.
• - Understanding of rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions.

Qualifications

Essential

• - A willingness to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development.
• - Care qualification (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.
• - Understanding of person-centred care principles, dignity, and safeguarding.
• - Awareness of working alongside multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and healthcare professionals.
• - An understanding of rehabilitation and therapeutic support.
• - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to build trusting relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.
• - Strong observation skills with the ability to report changes in an individual's condition.
• - Ability to follow personalised care plans and therapeutic programmes.
• - Good organisational and time-management skills.
• - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• - Full UK Driving License

Desirable

• - Previous experience in a health and social care setting or supporting individuals with complex needs.
• - Experience providing person-centred, one-to-one care.
• - Experience supporting individuals with daily living activities to promote independence.
• - Experience supporting individuals with neurological or complex physical disabilities.
• - Knowledge or experience of therapy programmes such as Mollii Suit therapy, hydrotherapy, mobility programmes, sleep systems, or baclofen pump care.
• - Experience accompanying clients to appointments and community activities.
• - Understanding of rehabilitation and therapeutic interventions.

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

Stonewood Complex Care

Address

School Lane

Bunbury

Cheshire

CW6 9NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification for the role of Practice Nurse (Treatment Room duties) can be found attached

Person Specification

Personal Qualities and other requirements

Essential

• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
• Flexible and co-operative.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
• High levels of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality if needed, including to visit people in their own home.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet.
• Ability to promote best practice regarding all nursing matters within your scope of practice.
• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational
• policies/procedures and codes of conduct.
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising).
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Educated to Degree Level

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team.
• Broad knowledge of General Practice.

Desirable

• Experience working in a primary care setting.
• Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP.
• practices, QOF and enhanced services.
• Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS.

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

Canterbury Medical Practice

Address

Patrixbourne Road

Bridge

Canterbury

Kent

CT4 5BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

The Director of Learning and Workforce Development will:

• Develop and deliver BFT's future workforce and skills strategy.

• Lead a modern, high-impact learning and workforce development function.

• Provide strategic leadership across education, apprenticeships, learning and development, career pathways, workforce transformation and education governance.

• Work with clinical, operational, system and education partners to shape future roles, skills and learning pathways.

• Support delivery of the NHS 10 Year Plan and BFT's Clinical Strategy by preparing the workforce for changing patient needs, technological advances and new models of care.

• Build trusted relationships, influence at executive and system level and lead large-scale change.

• Promote inclusion and create a culture in which people can learn, grow and thrive.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong record of delivering strategic learning and workforce development in a large, complex organisation. You will bring exceptional partnership and influencing skills, the credibility to operate at executive and system level and a strong commitment to inclusion.

For an informal discussion, Jenny Lewis, Chief People and Culture Officer, would be delighted to hear from people who match the brief and would like to find out more.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills, Personal Qualities

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience (A)
• Education/CIPD qualification or equivalent experience (A)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and application in practice (A)
• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation, including management of multidisciplinary education teams (A, I)
• Significant experience leading workforce development and organisational transformation programmes (A, I)
• Experience of strategic planning and delivery of innovative career pathways (A, I)
• Experience of reporting and providing assurance to Executive and Board-level committees (A, I)
• Significant experience managing large budgets and financial resources (A, I)
• Experience of leading complex change programmes and unifying teams (A, I)
• Experience of working in partnership with academics, clinicians and external stakeholders (A, I)
• Experience representing a large organisation externally and influencing senior stakeholders (A, I)
• Knowledge of education quality assurance methodologies and improvement approaches (A, I)
• High-level knowledge of education, workforce and health/social care policy (A, I)
• Understanding of workforce career structures and education agendas (A, I)
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills (A, I)
• Ability to analyse complex financial and management information (A, I)
• Skilled in leading high-performing teams (A, I)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (A, I)
• Ability to produce Board-level reports and presentations (A, I)
• Strong organisational, planning and programme management skills (A, I)
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications, including Copilot (A)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to shape future direction (A, I)
• Inspirational and compassionate leader (A, I)
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills (A, I)
• Ability to work effectively in highly complex environments (A, I)
• Resilient and able to deliver under pressure (A, I)
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions and provide clear leadership (A, I)
• Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues and policy drivers (A, I)

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS (A, I)
• Management/Leadership qualification (A)
• Experience leading integration of services of similar scale and complexity (A, I)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital and City and Weston Operating Units

Bristol

BS1 3NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

The Director of Learning and Workforce Development will:

• Develop and deliver BFT's future workforce and skills strategy.

• Lead a modern, high-impact learning and workforce development function.

• Provide strategic leadership across education, apprenticeships, learning and development, career pathways, workforce transformation and education governance.

• Work with clinical, operational, system and education partners to shape future roles, skills and learning pathways.

• Support delivery of the NHS 10 Year Plan and BFT's Clinical Strategy by preparing the workforce for changing patient needs, technological advances and new models of care.

• Build trusted relationships, influence at executive and system level and lead large-scale change.

• Promote inclusion and create a culture in which people can learn, grow and thrive.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong record of delivering strategic learning and workforce development in a large, complex organisation. You will bring exceptional partnership and influencing skills, the credibility to operate at executive and system level and a strong commitment to inclusion.

For an informal discussion, Jenny Lewis, Chief People and Culture Officer, would be delighted to hear from people who match the brief and would like to find out more.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills, Personal Qualities

Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent experience (A)
• Education/CIPD qualification or equivalent experience (A)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and application in practice (A)
• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation, including management of multidisciplinary education teams (A, I)
• Significant experience leading workforce development and organisational transformation programmes (A, I)
• Experience of strategic planning and delivery of innovative career pathways (A, I)
• Experience of reporting and providing assurance to Executive and Board-level committees (A, I)
• Significant experience managing large budgets and financial resources (A, I)
• Experience of leading complex change programmes and unifying teams (A, I)
• Experience of working in partnership with academics, clinicians and external stakeholders (A, I)
• Experience representing a large organisation externally and influencing senior stakeholders (A, I)
• Knowledge of education quality assurance methodologies and improvement approaches (A, I)
• High-level knowledge of education, workforce and health/social care policy (A, I)
• Understanding of workforce career structures and education agendas (A, I)
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills (A, I)
• Ability to analyse complex financial and management information (A, I)
• Skilled in leading high-performing teams (A, I)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (A, I)
• Ability to produce Board-level reports and presentations (A, I)
• Strong organisational, planning and programme management skills (A, I)
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications, including Copilot (A)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to shape future direction (A, I)
• Inspirational and compassionate leader (A, I)
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills (A, I)
• Ability to work effectively in highly complex environments (A, I)
• Resilient and able to deliver under pressure (A, I)
• Ability to prioritise, make decisions and provide clear leadership (A, I)
• Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues and policy drivers (A, I)

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS (A, I)
• Management/Leadership qualification (A)
• Experience leading integration of services of similar scale and complexity (A, I)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital and City and Weston Operating Units

Bristol

BS1 3NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages.
• Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient.

• Enter patient information on to the computer as required
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are scanned and filed promptly and in the correct records, ensuring that all recent correspondence is available when patients are seen.
• Use the Docman system to file patients records when received electronically or manually
• Make and serve refreshments, ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and air the waiting room in turn with other staff
• Open up and close the premises
• Ensure that all new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners, or the Practice Manager.

• 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 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 organization. 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, wearing the required PPE, 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 and general / patient areas generally 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 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

  Contribution to the implementation of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment. Be able to use own initiative, but to also work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Flexibility of working hours/ and able to work at the desired times.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience in Primary Care or Customer Service

Experience

Essential

• Clear grasp and use of English in communication.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a GP surgery and using Emis
• Web

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

City Road Medical Centre

Address

City Road Medical Centre

276 Dudley Road

Birmingham

B184HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice
• Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.
• Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages.
• Action repeat prescription requests and ensure that they are ready for collection by the patient.

• Enter patient information on to the computer as required
• Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are scanned and filed promptly and in the correct records, ensuring that all recent correspondence is available when patients are seen.
• Use the Docman system to file patients records when received electronically or manually
• Make and serve refreshments, ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and air the waiting room in turn with other staff
• Open up and close the premises
• Ensure that all new patients are registered onto the computer system promptly and accurately
• Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Partners, or the Practice Manager.

• 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 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 organization. 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, wearing the required PPE, 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 and general / patient areas generally 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 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

  Contribution to the implementation of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment. Be able to use own initiative, but to also work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Flexibility of working hours/ and able to work at the desired times.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web clinical system.
• Experience in Primary Care or Customer Service

Experience

Essential

• Clear grasp and use of English in communication.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a GP surgery and using Emis
• Web

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

City Road Medical Centre

Address

City Road Medical Centre

276 Dudley Road

Birmingham

B184HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech & Language Therapy Degree
• HCPC Registration
• A post-graduate dysphagia qualification to at least RCSLT level C.
• Evidence of specialist post graduate CPD relevant to clinical area..

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Significant post graduate experience of working with a wide range of acquired swallowing and communication difficulties.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of using Microsoft Office and other IT packages

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Training

Essential

• Willing to undertake training as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

• Awareness of speciality

Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Flexible, adaptable
• Enthusiastic and self motivated

Desirable

• Capable of lateral thinking

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.

• This post is open to qualified Registered Nurses with a full registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council and Pre-Registered Nurses due to qualify in 2026

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Training

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
• Willing to undergo training as necessary

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Current issues in health care
• Standards of Professional Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide and maintain efficient and effective administrative support to the day to day running of a very Busy Childrens Oncology / Haematology Out-patient department.
• Contribute to the delivery of a consistently high standard of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensures appointments, clerking, bookings and clinics are organised and managed in an efficient manner.
• Use of E-record and SCHAPPT Book for management of clinics.
• To ensure that case notes are correctly maintained following departmental guidelines and compliance with legislation (Caldicott Guidelines etc).
• Ensuring PAS system is up to date and accurate.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ 2 level qualification / experience and/or minimum of 4 GCSEs, Level 4 - 9 (A - C), including English Language, or equivalent level qualification or relevant experience

Desirable

• Competent with Microsoft Office software including Outlook; ICT Level 1 Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the NHS
• Knowledge of the eRecord, Mermaid, Casis, ERA and or Tracking systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and healthcare providers
• Able to work effectively alone or part of the multidisciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management 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.

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

When children, young adults and their families stay with us, we want to make sure they have a great time, whether it's swimming, sensory play, quizzes and games or playing music and events! Every day is different Do you want to make this happen with us?

We work with a very diverse group of children and young adults, who have a wide range of complex disabilities and life limiting illnesses impacting on them in many ways including communication, mobility and sensory diet.

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

• To be able to deal with complex enquiries both from staff and families, providing non-clinical advice, exercising judgement and diplomacy skills.
• To attend play team meetings and individual one to ones and to have an active role in the planning, organising and implementing of activities and outings.
• To use Microsoft Outlook to communicate effectively with the Play and Activities Team Leader and the rest of the team.
• To have the confidence to lead activities and to involve all staff and volunteers in engaging with the children and young adults during these activities.
• To communicate effectively, positively and professionally with the Site Co-ordinator and to encourage care team members to lead with activities that are planned and set up.

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

Naomi and Jack's

Address

Stockbridge Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO21 3JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide and maintain efficient and effective administrative support to the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse and multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the delivery of a consistently high standard of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensures case notes, investigations, X-rays and results are available for new admissions, ward rounds and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• To ensure that case notes are correctly maintained following departmental guidelines and compliance with legislation (Caldicott Guidelines etc).
• Ensuring PAS system is up to date and accurate.

Whilst Newcastle Hospitals are a forward thinking and highly innovative organisation, the use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a risk to the integrity of our Recruitment & Selection processes. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual application or to the recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• NVQ 2 level qualification / experience and/or minimum of 4 GCSEs, Level 4 - 9 (A - C), including English Language, or equivalent level qualification or relevant experience

Desirable

• Competent with Microsoft Office software including Outlook; ICT Level 1 Qualification or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the NHS
• Knowledge of the eRecord, Mermaid, Casis, ERA and or Tracking systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Basic IT skills
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and healthcare providers
• Able to work effectively alone or part of the multidisciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management 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.

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

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

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Health Care Professional with current HCPC registration
• Degree/Diploma level Education in relevant area

Desirable

• Mentoring or coaching qualification
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards one

Experience

Essential

• Experience at working in a community health settings
• Significant clinical experience
• Recent evidence of continuing personal and professional development
• Experience of teaching and facilitation of clinical skills and digital skills in healthcare and/or social care settings
• Experience of giving formal presentations
• Experience providing Clinical Support
• Experience of working with Care Homes and establishing trusted relationships

Desirable

• Experience of working in a care home setting to implement change
• Project management experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of change management skills
• Proven workload and diary management
• Knowledge of the care home landscape and how to implement change in it.
• Advanced IG knowledge
• Knowledge of the NEWS2 and RESTORE2 systems
• Experience supporting staff to use digital technology such as Remote Monitoring, UCP, London Shared Care Records

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Wandsworth

Tooting

SW18 4DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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