Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

• To undertake highly specialist psychological assessment and communicate a clinical opinion in order to inform and/or develop a case formulation to guide psychological intervention/consultation, based on analysis and interpretation of highly complex information from a variety of sources including clinical interview, direct observation, questionnaire measures, up-to-date literature review, psychological assessment (including assessment of mental state and psychological formulation drawing on a variety of models), psychometric assessment and with regard to other medical investigations if relevant. To give an opinion based on this in cases where professional opinion may differ, and in which a judgment has to be made about the significance of data where data may be unreliable/missing. To attend a weekly MDT on Tuesday mornings.
• As an integral part of a psychological assessment, to simultaneously exercise well-developed manual skills (i.e. accurate manipulation of a wide range of test materials, including physical materials), with which accuracy is important and it is often necessary to take account of interfering factors (such as patient distractibility, or level of comprehension).
• To develop specialised plans for formal psychological intervention, based on the individual assessment and formulation, and making use of an informed judgment of evidence of treatment efficacy and psychological principles.
• To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, teams and groups, within and across staffing teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses
• To communicate effectively, empathically and clearly with staff members and with appropriate consent line managers, Occupational Health staff and other medical professionals regarding psychological or medical matters which will regularly be highly complicated (such as explanation of multi-faceted clinical formulations including psychological principles, medical factors, personal and family psychological factors, and the implications of these), highly emotionally charged (such as eliciting/discussing experiences of trauma or childhood abuse), and which may require managing difficulties in understanding (such as cognitive difficulties), or overcoming communication challenges with patients who are experiencing high levels of anxiety, depression or symptoms in keeping with psychosis.
• To communicate effectively and clearly with clinical colleagues regarding psychological assessments and interventions by organizing and sharing the highly complex information involved in a relevant and usable form in formal written and spoken reports, as well as in day-to day liaison and consultation.
• In carrying out the duties of the post, to exercise very high levels of mental concentration for prolonged periods (for example in consecutive psychotherapy sessions), regularly requiring sustained emotional concentration (for example in communicating highly distressing news, or eliciting/discussing experiences of trauma or childhood abuse), while sitting in a constrained position for extended periods.
• In carrying out the duties of the post, to cope with and manage behaviours that challenge, including verbal abuse and risk of physical aggression (for example from people experiencing high levels of distress or enduring mental health difficulties).
• To exercise standard keyboard skills, and operate electronic equipment such as data projectors and video cameras.
• To record activity and outcome data as required by Psychological Medicine Senior Management Team

CONSULTATION

• To provide expertise and specialist psychological advice and consultation to other professionals in relation to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care (for example advising Occupational Health colleagues on psychological principles and research, or acting as consultant to AHP colleagues in understanding and managing behaviours that challenge).

RESEARCH

To take responsibility for keeping up to date with relevant clinical research

To identify, initiate and complete clinical research as a routine activity (including collaborating actively with MDT colleagues on research projects).

To carry out and co-operate in audit/service-related projects (for example evaluating the effectiveness of the staff support service).

To use computer software in developing and operating systems for storage and analysis of data and creation of reports for colleagues in relation to audit activities and clinical research.

To supervise research and development activities of doctoral trainee Clinical Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists as appropriate.

TEACHING, TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

To supervise doctoral trainee Clinical Psychologists, and be responsible for their training in all aspects of Clinical Psychology.

To supervise Assistant Psychologists as necessary, and any other psychologists or professional colleagues associated with the post.

To provide teaching on Clinical Psychology on the Oxford Training Course in Clinical Psychology as appropriate.

To provide teaching and training to other professional colleagues/staff groups on psychological matters as appropriate.

ADMINISTRATIVE/ORGANISATIONAL

To attend Occupational Health and OUH Wellbeing team meetings

To organize the efficient day to day running and development of the Staff Support Service in liaison with the Occupational Health team.

To maintain accurate clinical notes and documentation for professional and legal requirements in line with Occupational Health procedures.

To take part in service/departmental policy implementation and development (by for example actively working on policy implementation, as well as raising issues and proposing and discussing changes).

To plan and organize the work of trainees and assistants as appropriate, in addition to their own caseload, research and other responsibilities and liaise as necessary with other colleagues.

Person Specification

Heart Centre Psychology criteria

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• At least 2 years post qualification experience in relevant field
• Experience of working in cardiology

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal visit or any questions please contact Dr Louise Hankinson, Lead Psychologist for the Renal and Transplant ServiceEmail: [email protected]).

Person Specification

Aplication and interview

Essential

• must meet essential criteria

Desirable

• Achieved grades

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Renal and Transplant Unit, Churchill Hospital

Old Road Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Deputy Matron is responsible for the effective day-to-day operational management of the Neonatal Unit, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care. The role provides strong, visible leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams, promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and adherence to Trust values. Key responsibilities include oversight of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management, and complaints handling, ensuring learning is embedded and standards are consistently achieved.

The post holder will lead workforce planning, including safe staffing, recruitment, performance management, and staff development, while maintaining accountability for budget management and efficient use of resources. They will actively contribute to service development, quality improvement, and delivery of strategic priorities across the Directorate. In addition, the Deputy Matron will support education, research, and professional development, while deputising for the Matron and representing the service at divisional and Trust-level forums.

Person Specification

in line with JD/PS

Essential

• o 1st level registration Post registration qualification or equivalent experience
• Qualification in teaching and assessing in clinical practice
• Minimum academic achievement of Degree in Nursing
• Demonstrable expertise in nursing
• Management skills / training Knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Post graduate education
• Masters level education in Nursing
• Experience in introducing and managing nurse-led practice
• Project management skills -Ability to reflect and learn from experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit WC level 1 John Radcliffe Hospital

Neonates Woman Centre - Level 1 JR Hospital Headley Way Headington Oxford OX3 9DU

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Deliver a patient centred style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice within the Emergency Department
• Independently assess, deliver and evaluate care to a defined caseload of patients
• Assume coordinating responsibility for individual clinical areas, proactively resolving problems identified within the individual clinical area
• Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with Sister / Charge Nurse / Matron / Senior Nursing Team
• Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur
• Supervise, mentor, support and educate pre-registration nurses, undergraduate nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team in the clinical practice setting
• Liaise with other health care professionals with on-going responsibility for patient care
• Adhere to the code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives (NMC 2008)
• Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence. Play an active part in the introduction of research-based change to improve patient centred care
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of accountability, responsibility and duty of care. Support and educate junior staff of the implications for practice

Person Specification

Clinical Practice

Essential

• Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff.

Desirable

• Competent to administer intravenous medicines

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

• UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation.
• Registered Childrens Nurse

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
• Evidence of achievement on a Nursing and Midwifery, (NMC) approved Mentorship qualification.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Ability to work inline with the Trust Values.

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way

Headington

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive medical secretarial and administrative service to consultants and clinical teams.Process clinical correspondence, referrals, reports, clinic outcomes and other documentation accurately and within agreed timescales.Coordinate consultant diaries and ensure approved leave and changes to clinical commitments are communicated and actioned appropriately.Maintain accurate and up to date electronic patient and administrative records and follow up outstanding administrative actions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous medical secretarial or relevant healthcare administrative experience.
• Experience of managing a varied workload and competing priorities.
• Experience of using electronic patient, record-management
• Experience of dealing professionally with patients/service users and colleagues, including sensitive or challenging situations.
• Experience of patient pathways (RTT/Non RTT)
• Experience of theatre or elective booking.
• Experience of supporting or training colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of improving administrative processes or ways of working.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work accurately with good attention to detail.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Power-point, internet, e-mail etc...
• Knowledge of Patient Administration System (or equivalent system)
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.
• An appropriate speed and accuracy of typing is required for this role and this will be assessed at interview

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BTHFT

Bradford

BD9 6NL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To arrange new appointments on the NC system in line with individual Consultant guidelines and agreed timescale

Please see attached job description for a full list of duties.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English Language & Maths Grade C (or equivalent)
• RTT/Clinic Management/Waiting List or relevant experience
• Experience of Microsoft Excel

Desirable

• Good Standard of General education
• NHS systems and procedures
• HISS/Patient Centre experience
• Dit 3 experience

Experience

Essential

• One year's experience of admin and clerical role
• Knowledge of the waiting list process
• Experience of dealing with customer complaints
• Ability to co-ordinate the administration of the care pathway

Desirable

• Previous NHS/public sector experience
• Understanding of medical terminology

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Managing relationships with medical colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with complaints

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a wider team
• Effective management of patients within local and national targets
• High standard of data quality skills and demonstration of attention to detail

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Excellent Organisational and planning skills with ability to priortise schedules and workloads
• Ability to plan patient care in line with prescribed pathways and timeframes

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Positive, enthusiastic approach
• Team worker
• Ability to use computer and office equipment
• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Training & Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 yrs of NHS experience
• Minimum of 8 years postgraduate experience including three years as a Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Training in diagnosis and treatment of Emergency Medicine conditions.

Desirable

• Advanced resuscitation skills, experience of observation Medicine

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Ability to provide independent consultant-level clinical decision making.
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit project and written up Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
• Knowledge of political context within which we operate.

Desirable

• Completion of a general management course or programme

Research

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in clinical research

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
• Proven track record in research leadership or delivery.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• FRCEM or equivalent
• CCT in Emergency Medicine or within 6 months of completion and eligible for entry to the GMC Specialist Register at the time of appointment. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
• Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS).

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical undergraduates & postgraduates
• Proven teaching ability
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and educational leadership

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

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

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

4 Sessions.

Leach Heath Medical Centre is a well-established, forward thinking, friendly, training practice with an expanding list size of 8,500 patients. The practice is a purpose built medical centre located in Rubery on the Birmingham/Worcestershire border, in close proximity to a number of rural villages and with excellent links to Birmingham City Centre. We are part of Our Health Partnership https://ourhealthpartnership.com/ and use EMIS Web. We are also proud to have been rated Good overall by CQC and are a high achievers in QOF.

The team consists of 3 Partners and 3 Salaried GPs working alongside a team of Nurses, HCAs, Receptionists and Admin Staff.

Due to existing Partners reducing their weekly sessions, the retirement of one of our Salaried GPs and an increasing list size, we are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated GP to join our team. As a teaching practice, we value shared learning and peer support and we have regular whole team clinical meetings and informal coffee catch ups.

Person Specification

Eligibility

Essential

• Eligible to work in General Practice in the NHS

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

Leach Heath Medical Centre

Address

Leach Heath Lane

Rednal

Birmingham

B45 9BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://lhmc.digipractice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualification and Registrations

Essential

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
• FRCS (Gen) or equivalent
• Training/experience in oncoplastic breast surgery

Desirable

• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• Oncoplastic breast fellowship

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in breast disease management with a validated surgical logbook of index breast procedures
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Experience in independent oncoplastic breast surgery
• Trained to perform NHSBSP operative cases
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of breast problems, both elective and emergency

Desirable

• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
• Specialist oncoplastic breast fellowship
• Experience in breast ultrasound
• Experience in mammographic interpretation

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

• Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme

Management & Leadership

Essential

• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

Other

Essential

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed Formal teaching/ education qualification
• Educational Supervisor training completed

Resarch

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Desirable

• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

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

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ready to use your expertise to guide and support a team delivering early intervention mental health support to children and young people?

As a Supervising Practitioner, you'll be part of our Compass Bloom Mental Health Support Team, working alongside schools to deliver evidence based interventions and promote whole school approaches to mental wellbeing, while ensuring practitioners feel supported and safe in their practice.

As part of this role, you`ll undertake a postgraduate Supervising Practitioner qualification. You`ll study alongside your role, developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide high quality clinical supervision.

You`ll hold a small caseload and work directly with young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, while providing clinical supervision, reflective spaces and day to day guidance to colleagues. You`ll play an important role in embedding good practice, supporting professional development and maintaining high standards of care.

Working closely with schools, Team Leaders and the wider Compass team, you`ll help drive quality and consistency across the service, supporting practitioners and contributing to service development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Qualification
• Post Graduate Certificate in Supervision (EMHP supervisor course) or Two years post qualification experience of working therapeutically with children and young people and willingness to undertake a PG Certificate in Supervision.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Management / supervision training
• Therapeutic post graduate qualification or equivalent experience ideally in low intensity CBT.
• Post Graduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post qualification experience of working therapeutically as an EMHP
• Experience of line management and/or delivery of clinical supervision
• Experience of delivering CBT informed supervision, ideally of practice related to education settings
• Experience of working in a community and/or educational
• Experience of effective engagement with CYPF
• Risk assessment and management in the delivery of clinical services (including
• safeguarding)

Desirable

• Experience of leadership within Children and Young People clinical service areas
• Experience of providing mentorship
• Experience of organising team duties
• Experience of inducting staff members
• Experience of working in a community and/or educational environment
• Experience of working in a skill mix team

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Leadership and the ability to delegate and supervise staff
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention
• Recognition and escalation of risk, contributing to control measures
• Planning workload, time management
• Work under pressure and able to manage changing priorities
• Understand need for evidence and statistical data collection, and achieving targets
• IT skills
• Team player and a dynamic personality
• Multi-agency/disciplinary working
• Excellent communication skills and ability to form positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Innovative practice and ability to influence others
• Positive attitude; flexible and adaptable; solution focused; and tenacious.
• Has a strong degree of personal integrity
• Ability to work all year round
• Due to the nature of the role there is a need to travel to individual schools, which will require a driving license and access to a vehicle (for individuals who cannot drive due to a disability, we can consider accessibility options i.e. provided via Access to Work etc.).
• Ongoing commitment to maintain registration in core profession

Desirable

• Ability to analyse, evaluate and rationalise data and enable progressive models of delivery and intervention

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

Compass

Address

Unit 8, Balfour Court

Off Hough Lane

Leyland

Lancashire

PR25 2TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR / BSc / MSc in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current HCPC Registration

Knowledge

Essential

• CT, MR or Vascular trained
• Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in CT, MR or Vascular imaging
• Evidence of the ability to work independently

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to working with children
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of appropriate therapeutic interventions to treat children
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of standards of record keeping

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

C F H D

7 Oaklands Court, Tiverton Way

Tiverton Business Park

TIVERTON

EX16 6TG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Social prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to non-clinical social prescribing services, giving people time to focus on what matters to me and take a holistic approach to an individuals health and wellbeing.

The Neighbourhood Navigators will be key to supporting the delivery of the new East Surrey social prescribing service and the new digital Joy platform. The Joy platform allows health professionals to access preventative care options for patients that will lead to a better, long term health outcomes for people. The service will be aligned and integrated with the five East Surrey neighbourhoods and the local health and wellbeing networks.

Navigators will receive referrals from GPs, nurses, Health and Social Care and from voluntary and community sector organisations. The navigators will use a whole population approach to support people to manage their physical and mental wellbeing, build community resilience and make informed decisions and choices when their health changes. This can improve overall health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce ill health, lessen the impact of long-term conditions and help to reduce the pressure on NHS services.

The new service will be working in partnership with key stakeholders in East Surrey including GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), Growing Health together, Local Authorities, Voluntary Community and social Enterprises (VCSE), Ageing well steering group, East Surrey Place, local community providers and Community link workers.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Excellent listening and communication skills, able to adapt communication style and approach to fit the person and individual situation.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Understanding of the needs of small, volunteer-led groups and how to support their growth and sustainability
• Commitment to shared decision making when working with individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good IT skills and record keeping
• A team player

Desirable

• Evidence of accuracy and attention to detail in tasks.
• Ability to understand an area and map organisations.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within social prescribing, voluntary sector, primary care, public health or health promotion.
• Experience of working with GPs, and other clinical and non-clinical staff within a referral-based service.
• Working in partnership and build effective relationships with community organisations.
• Outgoing and passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others.

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults in need of support.
• Knowledge of using coaching, brief interventions, motivational interviewing & outcome measures.
• Be committed to supporting individual decision making and a person-centred approach.
• Experience of facilitating group workshops/exercises.
• A good understanding of the importance of building personal and organisational relationships within a community
• An understanding of Safeguarding vulnerable adults and ability to implement relevant procedures.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of health and wellbeing
• issues, health inequalities, wider determinants
• of health and Social Prescribing.
• Understanding of East Surrey Place,
• neighbourhood health and Health and
• Wellbeing networks.
• Good IT and administrative skills e.g.,
• Microsoft Office, databases and web
• platforms.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part
• of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

• Ability to manage varying workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Flexible, adaptable, and creative.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• Health and wellbeing or motivational interviewing qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

First Community Health & Care

Consort House

5-7 Queensway

REDHILL

RH1 1YB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and plan to reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills to satisfy the expectations of the role.
• To strategically innovate, deliver, clinically audit, and evaluate the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include leadership of the Primary Care team, including, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
• To establish and provide robust expert clinical leadership to the Primary Care team with a sound understanding of models of care and evidence-based practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality, trauma informed, and outcome driven services on a day-to-day basis.
• To ensure monitoring systems are in place, to promote the development of evidence-based practice in this specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the development of and participation in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme for the Primary Care team to ensure all staff receive appropriate supervision, training, and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• To implement effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools and a trauma informed model of delivery and integrated services within the establishment.
• The post holder will work as an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team and working collaboratively with other Clinical Leads within the service, GPs, psychiatrists, and other clinicians to maintain and review service needs as required.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

• Proof of right to work documentation
• Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID
• Proof of address documentation
• Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Paramedic, AHP)
• Accredited Advanced Clinical Practice program at Masters Level (level 7)
• V300 Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

• An autonomous practitioner displaying experience of delivering advanced clinical care across a broad scope, including undifferentiated patients
• Previous middle management experience in multi-disciplinary environment delivering Primary Care and services
• Experience of service implementation, development and change management
• Experience of managing staff

Desirable

• Experience of working within prison settings

Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge or keen interest of current issues/ agendas facing prison healthcare
• Knowledge of Models of Care for Primary Care within Secure environments.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Portland

104 Grove Road

Portland

DT5 1DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Counsellor Occupational Health

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of diversity and bullying and harassment issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Able to manage and maintain confidentiality and sensitive issues
• Ability to work under pressure, be organised and manage time effectively
• Ability to work within a six to eight session model
• Able to use a range of therapeutic approached to work with areas related to mental health
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to keep appropriate clinical records
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe how you live the values at the current organisation that you work for.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, diploma or professional qualification of a comparable level in counselling
• BACP registered
• Significant post qualification experience of supervised generic counselling

Desirable

• Further training/qualifications in specialist counselling/therapeutic approaches
• Mediation skills
• Experience of other therapies short courses such as EMDR qualification
• Ability to assess risk through managerial supervision with qualified staff and student counsellors

Experience

Essential

• Committed to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS setting or other health environment
• Experience of working in an Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department
• Experience and understanding of team dynamics and the facilitation of effective team working
• Experience of Trauma De-briefing
• Experience of facilitating groups

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Benefits included with this role are:-

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• gym membership
• NHS discounts and many more.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration
• Completion of Preceptorship

Desirable

• Recognised Leadership/Management training

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
• Experience working in community mental health settings
• Experience supervising others/students including preceptorship programme, student placements etc

Desirable

• Prevention and Management of Suicide training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Prescribing

• Develop trusting, supportive relationships with people, working flexibly across a range of settings including in GP practices, in the community and in people's homes
• Support people using a person-centred, holistic approach, focusing on what matters to them and recognising the wider factors that affect health and wellbeing
• Help people to improve their health, wellbeing and social welfare by connecting them to a wide range of local community services, groups, projects and resources
• Encourage people to increase their active involvement in their local community, helping to strengthen personal and community resilience and reduce health inequalities

Health and Wellbeing Coaching

• Provide one-to-one and group health and wellbeing coaching for people who would benefit from support to improve their health and wellbeing, based on what matters to them
• Support people to build confidence, motivation and skills to better manage their own health and wellbeing and improve their health outcomes
• Use behaviour change approaches, including goal-setting and motivational techniques, to support people to make sustainable changes
• Manage and prioritise a caseload of people, recognising when a person's needs are beyond the scope of the role and referring back to, or on to, appropriate health professionals or services as required

Community Outreach and Service Development

• Deliver PCN projects, programmes and activities within the community, including group-based support, outreach, and engagement initiatives, in line with service priorities - this includes existing or newly developed projects and services in response to local need, and working in partnership with local organisations/services and communities where appropriate
• Represent the PCN at community events, outreach activities and informal settings (for example coffee mornings) to engage people and promote PCN support and projects
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the PCN and wider system to support joined-up, person-centred care
• Attend and contribute to team, GP practice and PCN meetings and events as required
• Make use of regular supervision, reflective practice and continual learning to support safe, effective and person-centred practice.
• Identify gaps in local service provision through conversations with people and communities, working with your line manager, colleagues and community stakeholders to explore and develop potential responses - this may include supporting the development of new community groups or partnership projects

Safeguarding, Governance and Risk

• Recognise potential safeguarding concerns and follow PCN procedures, escalating to Senior SPLW or the appropriate clinician or safeguarding lead as required
• Ensure accurate, timely and confidential record-keeping in line with information governance requirements
• Work within professional boundaries and ethical practice, in line with the duty of candour and PCN policies
• Identify and raise concerns or risks encountered in day-to-day practice, escalating appropriately in line with PCN procedures

ALL POST HOLDERS ARE REQUIRED TO

• Adhere to West Mendip PCN policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training
• Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training
• Take part in an annual appraisal
• Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018
• Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body should registration be required for the post
• Maintain the prevention and control of infection and fully comply with all current Infection Control policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for any records that they create or use in the course of their duties, in line with the Public Records Act and be aware that any records created by an employee of the NHS are public records and may be subject to both legal and professional obligations
• Perform general administrative duties such as locating of clinical files and working with the administrative team as required
• Document in patient notes in the agreed PCN format
• Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies or injury to senior staff
• Strive to maintain quality within the PCN, and 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 services and organisations to meet patients needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be updated to reflect evolving service needs, following consultation with the post holder. All duties are to be carried out in accordance with West Mendip PCN policies, procedures and guidelines. Routine operational changes do not require amendment.

UNDERPINNING POLICIES

The post holder is expected to maintain confidentiality, uphold equality and diversity, and comply with safeguarding, health and safety and risk management requirements at all times. They should take part in personal and professional development, contribute to quality improvement, and communicate effectively with colleagues, other organisations and services, and the people they support, in line with PCN standards and legal obligations. The role also requires accurate and secure record keeping in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and other relevant legislation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Supporting people on a one-to-one basis in a health, social care, community or voluntary sector setting
• Working with a person-centred approach to support people to identify goals and make positive changes
• Managing and prioritising a workload or caseload, and recognising when to escalate concerns or seek additional support
• Working with people who may face barriers to health and wellbeing, including social or economic challenges

Desirable

• Experience working within a PCN, primary care or NHS setting
• Delivering group-based support, activities or programmes
• Experience of community-based or outreach work
• Working with people with long-term health conditions
• Experience of working alongside community, voluntary or statutory organisations

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of person-centred and personalised care approaches
• Understanding of the wider determinants of health and how social, economic and environmental factors affect health and wellbeing
• Ability to use behaviour change approaches, such as goalsetting and motivational techniques, to support people to improve their health and wellbeing
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, both verbally and in writing
• Digital skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office (such as Outlook, Word and Excel) and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to use IT systems to record activity and produce simple reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of local community, voluntary and statutory services
• Awareness of how primary care and Primary Care Networks operate within the NHS
• Understanding of community development approaches that build on the strengths and assets of individuals and communities
• Experience of using clinical or health and wellbeing record systems, such as EMIS

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Actively listens, empathises and build trusting relationships in a non judgemental and supportive way
• Motivates and supports people to identify goals and work towards positive change
• Demonstrates a commitment to reducing health inequalities and
• engaging with people from diverse communities
• Works collaboratively as part of a team, while also using own initiative
• Ability to work flexibly within an evolving service, manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail

Desirable

• Confidence in working in community-based or non-clinical settings

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths, or equivalent level of education and literacy
• Relevant qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience in a health, social care, community, voluntary or wellbeing related role
• Willingness to undertake role specific training, including health and wellbeing coaching, motivational interviewing, safeguarding, and the use of PCN systems and processes (such as clinical record systems and referral pathways)
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development, including engagement with supervision and reflective practice

Desirable

• Formal training or qualification in health and wellbeing coaching, motivational interviewing or behaviour change approaches
• Additional training relevant to community health, social prescribing or personalised care

Other Requirements

Essential

• Hold a current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle that is insured for business purposes
• Able to work across multiple sites as required
• Willingness to work flexibly to support occasional events or activities outside normal working hours

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

West Mendip Primary Care Network

Address

West Mendip Primary Care Network/Wells City Practice

Priory Health Park

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be discussed in detail on application, dependent on experience and qualifications. Please see attached full job description for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No HCPC sanctions
• Previously registered on the HCPC register OR hold qualification that enables you to be on the register
• AHP qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Professional
• 1st Level Degree
• Evidence of significant professional development with a focus on heart failure
• Evidence of further qualification in Cardiology

Desirable

• Management module
• Master's degree
• Non medical prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience and achievement in nursing cardiac patients
• Experience of managing a patient case load in an NHS setting
• Experience of managing patients with heart failure
• Experience of clinical audit
• Highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience

Desirable

• Research module
• Evidence of developing clinical guidelines and pathways

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Physical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to co-ordinate heart failure pathways
• Good knowledge of cardiac drugs and side effects
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• ILS competent

Desirable

• ALS
• Recent teaching experience at senior level
• Budgetary experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom & St Helier Hospital - work crosssite

dorking road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, motivated salaried GP for between 5 and 6 sessions per week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality patient consultations (face-to-face, telephone, and online)
• Completing clinical administration and managing patient correspondence
• Participating in multidisciplinary, clinical and practice meetings
• Engaging with training, CPD, and educational opportunities
• Contributing to practice development and service improvement
• Working collaboratively with the wider PCN and ICB where appropriate

We use EMIS clinical system, AccuRx

Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on experience. We offer 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) and support ongoing professional development.

5 days study leave per annum (pro rata for part time)

Indemnity cover for the hours worked

Private medical cover on completion of probation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified General Practitioner
• Fully registered with the GMC with licence to practise

Desirable

• Interest in a clinical specialism or extended role

Experience

Essential

• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Commitment to work a minimum of 4 sessions per week for the health centre

Desirable

• Experience working in primary care
• Familiarity with clinical systems such as EMIS, Docman, AccuRx

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

Haslemere Health Centre

Address

Haslemere Health Centre

Church Lane

Haslemere

Surrey

GU27 2BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

2. JOB PURPOSE

Undertakes clinically supervised assessment and intervention work with clients with varying presentations with autism spectrum condition, people Undertakes work 1:1 with clients, with groups, and with families and professional carers.

Works to support research projects, service evaluations and clinical audits as required

3. DEPARTMENTAL POSITION

4. SCOPE AND RANGE

The development of specific services for people with Autism (who do not have a learning disability) is a new initiative in Plymouth and part of an overhaul of services across the Devon Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) footprint. With the with pre-diagnostic and diagnostic services, the Post Diagnostic Autism service will be part of an integrated pathway that provides support to understand the diagnosis and steers people with a diagnosis of Autism to services and support that will help them navigate their way through life, providing coping strategies and connecting people with enduring support networks that will prevent acute episodes of poor mental health and reduce unhelpful and unnecessary hospital admissions. Further, the role will encompass a training element, providing support to other areas of service delivery within and outside of LSW in order that mainstream services are better placed to meet the needs of people with ASC

Context:

The service sits within a developing clinical pathway and part of a hub and spoke design that supports people who potentially have a diagnosis of ASC (Pre-diagnostic service) through a process of diagnosis, post diagnosis support to specialist MDT support for those with particularly complex needs.

5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post

• To overcome a variety of barriers to communication when working with clients who are fearful of others, unable to articulate their problems, or who think within a very different frame of reference, requiring imaginative and sensitive approaches to engagement.
• To carry out a range clinical assessments with adults with Autistic Spectrum Condition using interview skills, standardised tests and informant based measures, including screening assessments, cognitive assessments, and assessments of various emotional and/or behavioural issues. The post holder will work under supervision and undertake selected 1:1 sessions i.e. all work will be supervised but they must be able to undertake assessment and intervention work independently where needed) and group sessions.
• To work within departmental guidelines to provide input into assessments of complex psychological problems including: risk of offending; capacity; the long-term effects of childhood trauma; other complex biopsychosocial presentations.
• Be able to support the delivery of psychological interventions in 1:1 and group settings, and with families and professional carers. The caseload may include clients who have forensic backgrounds, additional physical health needs, underlying physical disability or health needs, behaviours that challenge, mental health needs and associated underlying trauma.
• To undertake joint work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• To utilise psychological theory and apply it to clinical situations in order to integrate assessment data and begin to develop psychological formulations
• To be able to communicate, by talking and writing, psychological formulations and intervention plans to the client, family members, carers and professional colleagues as appropriate.
• The post holder will be required to both provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. At times this may be in the context of a highly emotive, hostile or antagonistic atmosphere.

The post holder is a community-based member of staff and will be expected to travel around the catchment area in the course of their duties.

To maintain appropriate client records as required by the employer.

To maintain clinical resources and databases as required by the team.

6. Policy and Service Development

• To comment on policy and service development documents.
• The post holder will be expected to identify and support areas of service development.

7. Human Resources

• To receive regular clinical supervision from a Registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. To be line managed by a CLDT group manager.
• Required to demonstrate own duties to new staff; train other health care staff in specific tasks/assessments.
• To provide teaching input on a variety of training courses including working with clients attracting a diagnosis of personality disorder, and people with autism.

Research and Development

• To assist with research, evaluation studies and clinical audit that is relevant to Plymouth CLDT. Where required, the postholder should be able to take a lead in designing and conducting such studies.
• To conduct statistical analyses using SPSS and Excel and prepare data tables, graphs, etc.
• To assist with the dissemination of the results to service users, carers, service managers, other professionals and academic audiences.

Information Technology

• To maintain clinical records within the computerised patient information system (System one clinical records).
• To be competent at word processing and the use of Office software, particularly e-mail.
• To conduct literature searches on electronic data-bases.
• To be able to use Excel & SPSS to aid in the management of data used for research purposes.

Professional development

• To undertake Continuing Professional Development in line with that recommended by the Heath & Care Professions Council and the BPS.
• To keep up to date with clinical and research developments within the post-holders areas of expertise.

The post-holder will be expected to adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and the BPS Code of Practice.

The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.

8.1 Risk Management

In accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.

8.2 Health and Safety at Work

You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.

You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.

You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).

8.3 Infection Control

Livewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office).

8.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults

All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and children policies is an essential requirement upon all employees. Livewell Southwest has specific safeguarding policies and in addition, employees also have a responsibility to practice and work within the multi-agency policy developed by the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safeguarding Children Board. Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training.

8.5 Research

For clinical posts at bands 5 and 6, there is an expectation that engagement in research will be part of this role. Therefore, an awareness of the value and relevance of research is expected and the post holder should either support existing research within their specialty area as appropriate or identify opportunities to raise awareness of research possibilities. For clinical posts at band 7 and above, the post holder will be required to actively participate in complex audits using research methodology, or participate as required in clinical trials or equipment testing, and will demonstrate high level involvement in local ongoing research projects.

The Working Time Regulations apply to all employees of Livewell Southwest. In particular, Livewell Southwest will not permit staff in all employments to work in excess of 48 hours in any one week except where there are exceptional service needs where an absolute limit of averaging over a reference period of 17 weeks would apply.

Livewell Southwest has adopted NO SMOKING and NO ALCOHOL policies for staff, which applies to all posts. Details of the policy are available on request and will be included in the statement of main terms and conditions of service of staff appointed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working with vulnerable client group/s in a care or health setting
• Experience of applying psychological models practically with people in a care or health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
• Experience of working or being with disenfranchised groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• - Degree with Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society 2:1 or above
• - Evidence of short courses relevant to psychological models or working with a vulnerable population

Desirable

• Desirable
• - Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctoral level.
• - Other relevant short courses

Skills

Essential

• Effective team and co-working skills.
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance.
• Planning and decision making skills.
• Computer literacy including use of SPSS & Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and set priorities.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• High level of spoken and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a highly emotive environment and with highly sensitive information.
• Ability to apply psychological theories and research methods to practice.
• Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate a basic knowledge around one or more psychological theories applicable to this client
• Ability to train others.
• To have conducted psychological assessments with vulnerable client/patient groups.
• Ability to think creatively to adapt psychological models/materials for the client group

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working with vulnerable client group/s in a care or health setting (at least one year).
• Experience of applying psychological models practically with people in a care or health setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with Autism Spectrum Condition
• Experience of receiving clinical supervision.
• Experience of working or being with disenfranchised groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Psychological theories
• Knowledge of the application of Psychological assessment
• Knowledge of research design
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Desirable

• An understanding of the complexities of life living with Autistic Spectrum Condition

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Westbourne

Scott Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Cygnet Group are looking for a confident Bank Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at The Old Vicarage.

This is a fantastic opportunity if youre looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle. Whether you prefer days, nights, weekends or occasional shifts, youll have the freedom to pick the hours that work best for you

Join our supportive teams and make a real difference to the individuals in our carewhile enjoying the flexibility that suits your life.

The Old Vicarageis a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.

Youre day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary: £13.00 Per Hour
• £14.57 Per Hour including 12.1% Holiday Allowance
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hungerford

RG17 0JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Looking for a way to make the most of your communication, organisation and administration skills? Join the team supporting our Out Of service and youll get a flexible choice of hours, plus the chance to develop your career.

As the largest independent provider of NHS services, Practice Plus Group is delivering a new model of Integrated Urgent Care that reduces pressures on services and staff. By bringing together NHS 111 call centres, clinical assessment and other urgent care services, we enable patients to access the right care, when they need it.

Our Warwickshire OOH service is spread across the county with sites in; Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Shipston-on-Stour. Please see the link below to see the site map.

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Our OOH service is open from 18.30-08.00 Monday to Friday and 24 hours over the weekend. We can offer a range of sessions to allow you to flexibly choose the right shift pattern for you.

As a Bank Coordinator at our OOH service, youll be a single point of contact and liaison for all members of this multidisciplinary team, as well as other internal and external services. Youll provide coordination and support to ensure the smooth running of shifts and respond swiftly and efficiently if theres any breakdown in the service. This could include making comfort/safety calls to patients when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Desirable

• Please see JD and Person Spec attached to role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

George Eliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

o Provide memory assessments and treatment plans for patients under the memory serviceo Provide leadership and clinical advice to colleagues within the memory serviceo Provide treatment based on knowledge of the evidence for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, in accordance with NICE and relevant guidelineso Ensure effective and timely documentation on electronic patient notes (RiO)o Provide support in formulating treatment plans in conjunction with the multidisciplinary teamo Ensure the review and care of patients physical health through liaison with other agencies including the patients GP and general hospital services. o Promote mental health and independence for all peopleo Provide clinical and professional leadership in the serviceo Provide support to carers and relatives of people, including them wherever possible and in care planso Facilitate access to a range of community orientated services to those who may need themo Liaise effectively with other Trust services and external partner agencies in the best interests of patientso Provide a service of the highest quality, within the limits of our resourceso Support non-medical colleagues in working independentlyo Take part in management activities related to the post, or the wider service within which it is embedded.o Comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. MHA (1983) and MCA (2005)o Commit to ensuring fair access to services for allo Comply with procedures on reporting concerns about professional conduct or competence of medical or other colleagues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

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

Eligibility

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Transport

Essential

• NA

Desirable

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

Clinical skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Academic Skills and lifelong learning

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate commitment to collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Information Technology Experience & Skills

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience in data gathering and management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Unit, St Anns Hospital

St Ann’s Road

London

N15 3TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

o The accurate coding of prime documents including the authorisation and completion of expenditure journals and budget journals.

o Authorise and ensure all budget adjustments required are accurately calculated recorded and actioned.

o The authenticity and accuracy of all expenditure transactions. This requires knowledge of payroll and accounts payable systems. Incorrect payments must be identified and resolved.

o The authenticity and accuracy of all expenditure accruals and recharges, both internal and external. Ensure that debtor invoices are raised for income due.

o Carry out the reconciliation of the establishments between the Finance ledger system and the Trusts Personnel Information System.

o Interrogate and analyse various computer systems / software packages to produce financial information and reports. This will include the day-to-day responsibility for specific computer systems.

o Responsible for the distribution of all relevant month end budget statements and associated information to budget holders in line with the set timetable.

o Ensure that the integrity of the coding structure in the financial ledger is always maintained, and that revised summary reporting hierarchies are developed as required in response to organisational change.

o Keep up to date with VAT guidance and ensure VAT is reclaimed through correct coding.

o Ensure that all information and returns are produced in line with the Trusts Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions.

o Assist the HoFM in working with the Trusts Internal and External Auditors as and when required.

o Assisting the Financial Management Team in the annual budget setting process.

Resolve financial queries, by using own judgement and interpretation skills.

Assist the Deputy Divisional Finance Manager as and when required.

Report to the Divisional Finance Manager upon the monthly performance of budgets highlighting any significant movements.

Provide financial analysis through spreadsheets, databases, and the ledger report writer to meet the needs of the Divisional Finance Managers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• AAT Member/Degree/CCAB

IT Skills

Essential

• Extensive experience in using all Microsoft office programmes.
• Able to use Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
• Experience of using finance ledger and other reporting systems

Desirable

• SQL
• Power BI

Experiance

Essential

• Experience of working within a finance department
• Must be familiar with a wide range of finance procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Management accounts department
• Experience of training others

Communication

Essential

• Proven ability to communicate with confidence with people of all different levels and backgrounds

Desirable

• Experience of communicating financial matters with non-finance professionals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Fusion house/Agile

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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