Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS:

The postholder will:

The Neighbourhood Teams Advanced Nurse (ANP) will be responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing practice across our Neighbourhood Teams, ensuring a 2-hour response to crisis call outs, providing ongoing support as appropriate.

Working as part of the multi-disciplinary urgent community response service to support unwell patients in domiciliary care homes and their own homes. To undertake face-to-face assessment, diagnosis and treatment for community patients presenting as unwell to prevent hospital admission, where appropriate and keep patients safe within their own homes.

The Advanced Nurse (ANP) will ensure clinical systems are in place to support and monitor practice and performance and support the Clinical Team Leader in the operational delivery of the service.

The Advanced Nurse (ANP) will hold accountability for all service user allocations across the Crisis 2 hour nursing pathway having shared responsibility for the clinical caseload management for the team.

Working with other lead Nurses the post holder will provide trust wide leadership and support within their own discipline or urgent crisis response.

1.1Care/service/function provision:

• Providing specialist nursing assessment and intervention within individuals professional expertise to an allocated caseload of more complex cases, requiring a 2-hour crisis response and potential support or signposting.
• Utilising specialist and advanced knowledge of nursing practice to guide intervention and assessment methods appropriate to individual service user needs.

Practice as an independent prescriber within the bounds of current legislation, independently prescribing medicines and appliances where appropriate and within scope of practice.

• Working with service users to identify goals as part of the overall care plan, using assessment tools based on current evidence based best practice.

Having the flexibility and skill set, with appropriate training, to work across planned and Urgent crisis pathways supporting patients to remain well in their own homes, or long-term place of residence and / or prevent hospital admission.

• Supporting the culture and implementation of service user led care plans to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Ensuring the nursing team monitors, evaluates and modifies treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.
• Showing a working knowledge of current legislation e.g., Urgent Community Response standards, safeguarding adults/Vulnerable Adult, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 etc.
• Ensuring that the nursing team keep abreast of new approaches and treatment developments, ensuring that staff establish and maintain effective documentation processes in line with Trust and Professional standards regarding Clinical Record Keeping.
• Utilising resources effectively to resolve complex clinical and non-clinical situations.
• Broadening clinical research and development skills by leading on the evaluation of the service via service evaluation, audit and research projects to promote evidence-based practice.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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Person Specification

Training

Essential

• To be willing to undertake post graduate training to further skills, knowledge, and expertise
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Clinical Supervision training and experience

Desirable

• Moving and Handling training
• Positive Behaviour Management Training
• Specialist training in areas relevant to the patient group, e.g. Long Term conditions, minor illness, minor ailments and injuries.
• Relevant qualification Community Nursing Management training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience at senior level and ability to demonstrate development of advanced leadership and management skills.
• Experience of providing nursing services to patients in community settings.
• Experience of working with individuals with complex health needs and behaviours that challenge.
• Experience of managing and assessing risk whilst working independently.
• Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary environment.
• Experience of Nurse-led triage

Desirable

• Work with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Evidence of a wide range of clinical skills, abilities, and experience.
• Understanding of the specific health needs of people with complex nursing needs.
• Awareness of current philosophies and legislation relating to community nursing / urgent community response pathways.
• Knowledge and understanding of current government legislation and NHS policy.
• Awareness of up-to-date nursing practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of staff.
• Ability to work within budget frameworks.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to organise team and delegate appropriately.
• Ability to manage caseloads on short- and longer-term basis.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and negotiation skills.
• Able to direct junior staff and students as appropriate.
• Ability to represent the service in the absence of senior managers.
• Effective time management.
• Good communication skills and can adapt working practices to meet the cross-section of society.
• Flexibility.
• Good team worker.
• Reliable and caring.
• Able to work unsupervised.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of cultural and diversity issues.
• Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
• Experience of service improvement and change management

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Relevant Teaching Qualification
• Postgraduate study to Masters Level or equivalent experience in a field related to Nursing
• Current NMC Registration
• Advanced Physical Assessment and Consultation Skills (APACS) qualification
• Nurse Independent Prescriber V300 Prescribing course

Personal Attributes

Essential

• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• Ability to work flexibly including weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
• A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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 West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Priory Campus

Pontefract Road, Lundwood

Barnsley

S715PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Degree in Building or related subject

Desirable

• Chartered Builder or Surveyor
• Would consider applicants with a commitment of working towards the above criteria

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in NHS or healthcare environment
• Be prepared to train and qualify in a minimum of 3 of the Authorised, Responsible or Test Person roles associated with Hospital Technical Memoranda (HTMs)
• Knowledge and use of AutoCAD software
• IT literate including word, excel, databases and reporting software
• Experience of writing and implanting protocols/procedures

Desirable

• Building maintenance trade background

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding confidentiality
• Ability to work in on own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good verbal communication skills
• Basic numeracy skills
• Awareness of own limitations
• Ability to motivate staff
• Strong influencing involvement and fascination skills
• Ability to work to short term deadlines
• Manager experience at senior level
• Good written skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

fountain street

ashton under lyne

OL69RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Design and implement the forums and EDI networks programme, taking responsibility for maximising value, reach and impact, ensuring that there is consistency in delivery and that developments are communicated effectively, both internally and externally to members, stakeholders where relevant. This will also include designing new fora where appropriate Provide leadership and oversight to the Membership Engagement team, setting priorities, supporting professional development, ensuring high-quality delivery across programmes of work, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture. Ensure resources are deployed effectively and that team objectives align with organisational priorities Apply policy knowledge and analytical judgement to horizon-scan healthcare developments, identifying emerging issues relevant to members and the organisation, working closely with the sector networks and policy teams. Using this insight, the postholder will contribute to well-curated agendas for member forums, and ensuring member insight flows across the organisation Develop effective working relationships with colleagues across all teams including sector networks, acting as a connector to identify opportunities for alignment, collaboration and shared learning. Ensuring: coherence of engagement activity between central and sector based forums and events, avoidance of duplication and coordination of engagement with members advice to network teams on effective design of forums and member engagement events. Take responsibility for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring forums, engagement and outputs reflect the needs of all members and stakeholders, and actively embedding inclusive practice into everyday work Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior member representatives (board-level contacts), using insight and data to understand member needs, shape priorities and strengthen member engagement, as well as contribute to the development of an engagement strategy Oversee quality assurance, evaluation and feedback across all forum and engagement activity, ensuring member insight and performance data are systematically captured, analysed and used to drive continuous improvement, and connecting themes across different areas of work to promote shared learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Proven track record of leading multifaceted projects and teams, managing high performing teams, including setting priorities, developing individuals and delivering outcomes through others
• Experience of building and maintaining productive relationships across team boundaries, proactively engaging colleagues, connecting themes and opportunities across different areas of work, and fostering collaboration to maximise impact
• Experience of developing and delivering high-quality content, engagement sessions and facilitated discussions for senior leadership audiences.
• Demonstrates a strong and genuine commitment to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion, and embedding inclusive practice in leadership, engagement and programme delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills with the ability to build and maintain close relationships with board members and stakeholders at a senior and executive level, including at 1:1 level and in facilitating meetings and groups with the credibility and influence to work strategically
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to grasp complex issues quickly and to interpret, provide insight and connect themes across programmes of work across team and broader organisation
• A solid understanding of current health issues and the challenges facing NHS boards

Desirable

• Experience of membership-based representative organisations
• Experience of leading programmes for senior stakeholders

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The NHS Alliance

Address

2nd Floor, 18 Smith Square

Westminister

London

SW1P 3HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education & Qulaification

Essential

• Post graduate qualification in cardiology
• Qualified Non-medical Prescriber.

Experience

Essential

• Current HFSN at Band 6 or above with current clinical experience managing adults with heart failure.
• Current HFSN at Band 6 or above with current clinical experience managing adults with heart failure.
• Clinical experience of independently managing the care of adults with chronic heart, including making treatment decisions
• Experience of chronic disease management

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking clinical audit and benchmarking strategies.

skills

Essential

• Wide-ranging in-depth knowledge of clinical issues in heart failure / cardiology
• Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) work in an unpredictable working pattern (will be required to carry a bleep).

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Tust

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working alongside the Group Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management and smooth running of the practice.
• Helping to monitor and improve quality, performance and service standards.
• Supporting the implementation of practice systems, processes and statutory requirements.
• Working with the wider team to identify and resolve issues and improve how we work.
• Preparing clinical rotas and supporting the booking of locum clinicians in line with SPC guidance.
• Supporting the induction, training, competency assessment and development of team members.
• Helping to coordinate mandatory training, appraisals and regular staff reviews.
• Supporting CQC compliance, clinical governance, incident management and complaints.
• Maintaining effective systems for receiving and responding to patient feedback.
• Supporting the PPG, including meeting preparation, agendas, actions and communication.
• Assisting with Health & Safety, premises, security, repairs and equipment maintenance.
• Supporting practice income generation, enhanced service claims and PPA claims.
• Overseeing effective ordering and stock management for medical and practice supplies.
• Supporting Smartcard audits and other practice IT systems.
• Maintaining patient information screens and assisting colleagues with straightforward IT queries.
• Promoting effective communication and teamwork across the practice.
• Identifying quality, safety and operational risks and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Taking on specific projects, improvement work and other reasonable duties as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in reception, customer service or a similar patient-facing environment in a more senior or deputising role.
• Experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of leading, supporting or coordinating a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
• The ability to work confidently within established processes and procedures.
• A personable, professional and patient approach.
• The ability to remain calm and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Excellent confidentiality and data-security awareness.
• Good judgement and common sense when dealing with unexpected situations.
• The flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• A positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach.
• A genuine commitment to teamwork and delivering a high-quality service.

Desirable

• Experience using SystmOne and System Connect
• Experience of triage

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

Spirit Primary Care Limited

Address

Beaumont Leys Health Centre

1 Little Wood Close

Leicester

East Midlands

LE4 0UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.

  The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of Band 5 experience within an Emergency Department
• Experience managing patient flow, escalation and operational pressures.
• Proven experience of ward /dept. management/staff supervision
• Experience supervising junior staff, students and new starters.
• Demonstrable leadership skills in a busy Emergency Department.
• Competence in managing acutely unwell and deteriorating patients.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and incident reporting.

Desirable

• Manchester Triage Train the Trainer
• ALS Provider
• Leadership Qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to coordinate and manage the department safely during periods of high demand and escalation.
• Sound knowledge of Emergency Department patient flow and operational management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children.
• Experience of supervising, supporting and developing junior staff.
• Competence in managing complaints, challenging situations and performance concerns.

Desirable

• Experience participating in recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience leading quality improvement projects.
• Knowledge of national ED standards, quality indicators and performance metrics.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Current Adult Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification.
• Current Paediatric Immediate Life Support (ILS) certification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to Emergency Care.

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• European Paediatric Immediate Life Support (EPILS) or PILS.
• Leadership or First Line Management qualification.
• Emergency Nursing Degree Module/Postgraduate Certificate.
• Previous Band 6 development programme completion.

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

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification (MBChB or equivalent)
• Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a license to practice
• MRCP or equivalent
• On specialist register for Cardiology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview

Desirable

• Higher medical or biomedical degree (MD or PhD) or previous research experience

Clinical Experience/ Skills

Essential

• Substantial experience in Cardiology
• Ability to provide an expert opinion and to work as an independent practitioner in Cardiology
• Ability to practice Evidence Based Medicine
• BSE accreditation (or equivalent) - independent in echo (plain and stress)

Desirable

• Subspecialty experience to complement the needs of the department
• Ability to set up or develop a specialist service oIndependent in TOE
• Level 2 (experienced) cardiac CT accreditation (BSCI/BSCCT or equivalent)

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Experience of research related to Cardiology.
• First-author papers relating to Cardiology in high- quality peer-reviewed journals.

Management/ Leadership/ Quality

Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

Desirable

• Demonstrable leadership and management experience

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Desirable

• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in multi-professional team
• Ability to manage difficult patient interviews with tact and sensitivity

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in appraisal

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We are looking for a confident Female Night Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

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Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through phys ical & emotional support
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• 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: £13.15 per hour up to £13.45 per/hour post probation period
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
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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

Colchester

CO4 0ER

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Retail Experience

Desirable

• Working in Similar Environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Good Standard of Education

Desirable

• Food Hygeine Knowledge

Training

Essential

• Food Hygiene Qualification or working towards

Desirable

• Customer Service

Standards

Essential

• Keen Attention to Detail

Desirable

• Personable

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Retail Catering Dept - Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, including assessment, treatment, education and management of a specialist caseload. Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory investigations such as FeNO and spirometry, and support safe discharge and transition to adult services.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and primary/community care services, provide specialist education and clinical support to staff, and contribute to audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards.

The full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description document.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential

• RSCN/RN child with significant experience at Band 6 or above
• Mentorship/teaching qualification

Desirable

• Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Master's degree or working towards one in a health related subject
• Advanced Physical Assessment module

Experience

Essential

• Asthma course or extensive respiratory experience
• Significant paediatric experience at Band 6 or above
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the asthma/ respiratory nurse specialist
• Sound working knowledge of current issues and legislation pertaining to specialist area of practice
• Broad paediatric nursing experience in a variety of settings

Desirable

• Experience of management (patient caseload or staff team)
• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Family dynamics and the implications on the family of a child with chronic illness
• Good working knowledge of child safeguarding practices nationally and locally
• Knowledge of national guidelines and policies pertaining to children
• Knowledge pertaining to informed consent relating to children
• Awareness of current research and its effect on quality patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of local targets plans and guidelines for children

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
• Able to act as a professional role model.
• Proven teaching ability
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to communicate, with empathy age appropriate clinically sensitive information
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
• To be competent in the administration of IV therapy via a variety of access routes
• Computer Literate in a variety of software packages
• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: oYou have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role oYou are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, oPatient facing roles -be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences oAble to provide a customer focussed service

Desirable

• Highly developed skills and expertise in area of specialty
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective manner

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
• Car Driver with full driving licence

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

Cross Site Working

Dorking Rd

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

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Literate and numerate (Read & Write)

Desirable

• Equivalent to GCSE in English and Maths

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation/ flexible endoscopes
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation/ flexible endoscopes

Experience

Essential

• Working under pressure and at speed
• Keeping a high standard of cleanliness.

Desirable

• Experience of decontamination.
• Experience of working within a hospital environment, particularly sterile services or endoscopy.
• Experience of working within a quality system

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

• Shift work and overtime
• Flexible in approach to duties and prepared to work reasonable extended hours weekends and bank holidays and on-call

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport Nhs Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Undertake home visits as assessed and when appropriate
• Assessment and triage of acute presentations including telephone triage
• Contributing towards the running a minor illness/ injury walk-in service
• Assisting in the training of frontline staff
• Make direct referrals to primary, secondary and social services within locally
• agreed pathways, guidance and protocols
• ECG and ABPM interpretation
• Assisting with other ad hoc clinical tasks
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact

Professional:

• Participate in an annual individual performance review, taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and professional development
• Undertake professional development as required by the role to ensure thatup-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
• Monitor the effectiveness of your clinical practice through quality andassurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review
• Participate in Practice Meetings
• Adhere to practice policies, procedures and guidelines
• Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
• Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making anynecessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
• Patients with problems needing referral to secondary care should be discussed with the registered GP before making such referral.
• Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries ofcompetence, and to acknowledge limitations.
• Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
• Works from the surgery and within communities as an autonomous practitioner caring for patients and families.
• Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
• To undertake assessment for patients within the community and those attending the surgery, using diagnostic skills and initiation of investigations where appropriate.
• Prescribe/issue medications as appropriate following policy, patient group directives and local pathways.
• To formally and informally impart knowledge and skills to colleagues promoting peer review and best practice within the work environment.
• To communicate at all levels within the team ensuring an effective service is delivered.
• To maintain accurate, contemporaneous healthcare records appropriate to the consultation.
• Ensure evidenced-based care is delivered at the highest standards ensuring delivery of high quality patient care.
• Works with local policies and procedures.
• Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
• To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.
• Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs

"No canvassing or recruitment agencies, please."

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration: Must be a registered Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Recognised Paramedic Qualification:
• BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science, or
• DipHE in Paramedic Practice (for those qualified before degree-level entry became standard).

Desirable

• Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills: Demonstrated ability to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with minor illness or injury.
• Experience in a Primary Care, Community, or Urgent Care Setting: Previous experience delivering autonomous care outside of the ambulance service is often desirable.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients.
• Full UK Driving Licence: Required for home visits and community work.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Up-to-date CPD portfolio relevant to scope of practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

The Mandeville Surgery

Hannon Road

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8TR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timelyfashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate

Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice

Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information

Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) andthe Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.

Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal methodof non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source ofinternal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients ontheir condition.

The post-holder will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients

Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems

Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staffany specific risk situation

Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care

Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formalevaluation.

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work, implementing improvementswhere required.

Ensure that you are familiar with the Practices Policies available in the practice staff handbook

Ensure that you undertake all mandatory training as per the practices Training Policy.

Attend the practices Protected Learning Time Sessions.

Maintain your CPD and ensure you revalidate all the necessary skills and qualifications in a timelymanner.

Cold chain management (logging fridge temperatures and downloading dataloggers, informingappropriate person if any concerns.

Checking emergency equipment and ensuring equipment is in date

Supporting the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) to achieve and support patients with specificdisease areas. (this can incorporate quite a lot but we need to see where it develops)

Affinity Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staff should ensurethat they are aware of the organisations policy and procedures for safeguarding and discharge theirresponsibilities for safeguarding effectively. It is individual staff members responsibility to maintaincompetences with regards to levels of safeguarding training commensurate with individual roles. Staffshould report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate agencies in line with the safeguardingpolicy.

Equality and diversity

Act in ways that recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that isconsistent with procedures.

Respect the privacy, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers, visitors and co-workers. They must betreated equally, irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion,etc.

Follow the Practice Chaperoning policy.

Be aware of statutory procedures, local guidance and referral criteria regarding protection ofchildren and vulnerable adults, including Practice policies. Follow the guidance and policies andtake action in an appropriate manner.

The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patientinformation unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. This includes written and verballycommunicated information. The job holder should at all times treat patients with dignity andrespect and actively seek to assure an environment that facilitates this.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• HCA experience within NHS Hospital or community setting Experience of dealing with patients

Desirable

• HCA within a GP Surgery

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA and understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality competent in health care assistant duties e.g. venepuncture, blood pressure, patient health checks Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g. ECG machine, spirometry ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense ability to communicate effectively ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patient ability to work within multi disciplinary teams ability to work to scheduled timelines be able to prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Computer & IT skills Able and willing to teach others

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education Willingness to undertake appropriate training required for the role Willingness to undertake further education/training

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 health care* GCSE Grade A-C English and mathematics

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

Affinity Care

Address

Affinity Care

Sunnybank Medical Practice

Towngate, Wyke

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD12 9NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Performance Management

Responsible for the day to day efficient and effective operational management of service area, linking appropriately with clinical and multi disciplinary staff in all matters affecting the delivery of core services.

Establish and build agreements within the team to ensure the delivery of the services provided.

Ensure area has a performance management framework that complements the Trust use of key performance indicators across a number of metrics, using service line reporting/management to ensure timely and accurate capture of information from which metrics reported.

Responsible for the day to day efficient and effective operational management of all services in the care group at the designated site, linking appropriately with clinical and multi-disciplinary staff in all matters affecting the delivery of core services.

Respond to daily problems and ensure issues are swiftly resolved; implement longer term solutions to issues raised. Work with site management other care groups at the site, to ensure that issues are resolved locally where possible.

Work closely with the Clinical Leads, site management, and local operational management to ensure effective support services are in place for all clinical areas.

Ensure facilities and other resources are available to meet service needs, including analysing and managing space requirements.

Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to as required by the Trust.

Responsible for achievement of national and local service targets in conjunction with Directors and General Manager; monitor performance against targets, identify areas of concern and take remedial and preventative action as appropriate putting in place plans to improve performance where required.

Respond to any service target breaches in line with Trust standards and put in place remedial plans to ensure such events do not occur again

Ensure sufficient staffing levels and allocation depending on service needs

As a member of the care group management team, contribute to the Annual Business Plan, ensuring staff involvement, in line with Trust objectives.

Manage the analysis of data so that the Management team has access to timely and accurate information on all key performance indicators.

Lead on the development of reporting processes from relevant information systems and integrating them into the performance management function.

In conjunction with the General Manager, analyse service data to monitor referral rates and identify changes or likely changes to this practice that may impact on the Care Groups services.

Provide information across the Trust on performance within Care Group, including reporting performance to the Board.

Promote a positive image of the department both externally and internally

Participate in and contribute to Trust wide initiatives and projects as appropriate.

Build effective networks with other departments, working in collaboration to support efficient patient flow.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
• Relevant Masters, equivalent professional qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• PRINCE 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Operational experience in managing complex services including design, development, implementation and management of change in a multiple stakeholder environment.
• Understanding of HR processes and experience of staff management.
• Evidence of managing successful project and / or operational performance and improvement; including business case preparation, service initiation / commissioning, contract negotiation and the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written, oral, presentation, facilitation), networking and negotiation skills with a track record in consistently delivering performance targets and writing complex business cases, policies and change.
• Clear understanding of management in relation to finance and manpower

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To take history, examine and record all findings of all patients admitted under the Consultants care.
2. Carry out and arrange all relevant investigations.
3. To see and examine all patients under the care of the Consultant concerned, (ward rounds include those in the Intensive Therapy Unit) ensuring communication is maintained regarding the condition of any of their patients
4. To assist when required in the operating theatre when on duty /allocated to theatre.
5. To attend and assist Outpatient clinics when required under the direction of the consultant and to ensure that clinic letters are dictated promptly to fall in line with the 18-week referral to treatment policy.
6. To arrange for the transfer of patients to other hospitals or discharge home and including a discharge summary on patients transfer.
7. To be responsible for the care of all cardiothoracic patients on the wards when on duty during weekend and evenings under the direction of the duty (on call) Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR).
8. To perform minor surgical procedures such as chest aspiration, insertion of intercostal tubes, etc. and if necessary, under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Fellow /SpR.
9. To dictate all urgent discharge summaries and ensure that these are forwarded to the patients General Practitioner or hospital of transfer within 24 hours after the patient is discharged and complete letters to General Practitioners.
10. To work in conjunction with other Junior Clinical Fellow (SHO) to ensure the service is covered during periods of absence, annual or study leave and with the guidance and supervision of the appropriate Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR).
11. To escalate to the Senior Clinical Fellow /SpR r and Consultant any patient who is giving cause for concern.
12. To communicate to a patients relative the progress of that patient.
13. To be available for emergency calls to ITU and other parts of the hospital, if required i.e., for cardiac arrest.
14. To participate in research projects which may already be in progress.
15. To participate in lecturing to other staff if required, e.g., nurses and physiotherapists.
16. To accept that occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may occur, and to respond to the needs of the service when they arise.
17. To participate in the Medical Audit Programme monthly and update PATS data entry

Person Specification

Qualifications and ELIGIBILITY /CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Full GMC with licence to practise - Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Fit to practice safely /Professional behaviour and probity
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC stand-ards/Good Medical Practice including
• Good clinical care /Good relationships and communication with patients /Delivery of good acute clinical care

Desirable

• Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching & learning of others
• Evidence of active participation in audit

CLINICAL SKILLS

Essential

• Technical Knowledge & Clinical Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgment & prioritise clinical need. Demonstrates appropriate technical competence & evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
• Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
• Judgement under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. Awareness of own lim-itations & when to ask for help

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
• Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, bal-ance urgent & important demands, follows instructions. Understands importance & impact of information systems

CAREER PROGRESSION /APPLICATION COMPLETION

Essential

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history
• relevant experience (at SHO level) in surgery (not including Foundation modules)
• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed according to written guidelines

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to cardiothoracic surgery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hillend Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Planning

• To contribute to the development of a stakeholder engagement plan that is aligned to the service delivery objectives and standards required by the Lead Employer.
• Facilitate the provision of workforce information to enable the development of workforce plans.

HR Service Delivery

• To support and lead on a variety of key HR projects to enhance the employee experience and continually improve HR services.
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and respect at work investigations, and participate in formal hearings and appeals as required
• Provide an Employment Advisory service on of terms and conditions of service, Trust Policies and procedures and HR best practice
• Support stakeholders in the provision of advice and guidance in line with the relevant policy throughout the Post Graduate Doctor and Dentist Lifecycle.
• Support the specialty schools in improving the health and wellbeing of their Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training by managing sickness absence in line with Trust policy by:-
• Facilitate the provision of timely and appropriate workforce information to stakeholders on attendance
• Maintain accurate and up to date absence monitoring and management information to support stakeholders in optimising attendance
• Providing advice on long term sickness management issues
• Coordinating the sickness review meetings
• Advise on ill health retirement/medical terminations as appropriate
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and staff on the consultation process for the management of change.
• Provide support by assisting with documentation, attending consultation meetings and one to one meetings as required.
• Identify staff requiring redeployment, and liaise with the recruitment team to ensure access to suitable alternative employment
• Maintain accurate HR records and filing systems, and keep up to date the Employee Relations tracker/ case log
• Implement & monitor compliance in relation to data protection, equality and diversity and other HR related legislation.

Policies & Procedures

• Comment on and contribute to the review and development of HR Policies and Procedures
• Ensure compliance with HR Policies and highlighting risks to the Assistant HR Business Partner
• Supporting all stakeholders and Post Graduate Doctors and Dentists in Training with the end-to-end progression of the Attendance Management of Long Term sickness cases.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure the implementation and monitoring of management information to ensure any adjustments as implemented such as health and conduct
• Support the Assistant HR Business Partner with the management of complex cases such as health, conduct, Respect and Dignity at Work.
• Provide advice and guidance on the Junior Doctors 2016 Terms and Conditions of Service

Service Improvement & Change Management

• Support designated area of responsibility in modernisation, new ways of working and continuous improvement of the service.
• Contribute to the improvement activity & new ways of working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department.
• Seek stakeholder feedback from designated area of responsibility and make recommendations to the HR Business Partner.
• Undertake and participate in projects as required.
• To continually promote equality and diversity and undertake equality impact assessments when required

Communications, Partnership & Staff Involvement

• Develop & maintain effective internal and external communication networks to support the delivery of the HR Strategy.
• Work in partnership with Staff Side representatives and support managers in the implementation and monitoring of partnership working.
• Work closely with other HR Colleagues to ensure a seamless HR Service to divisions optimising opportunities for working collaboratively towards the provision of an integrated HR & OD service
• Work in collaboration with key stakeholders such as Health, Education England Pay & Staff Services, Health, Work and Wellbeing, Workforce Planning, Equality Lead and Learning & Development

Performance Management

• Contribute to the development and achievement of any HR targets or performance indicators
• Ensure the provision of accurate and timely information to designated area of responsibility
• Support stakeholders in the analysis of HR metrics/ statistics, highlighting any trends.
• Support stakeholders in the development of action plans to address any areas which require improvement
• Coach and guide stakeholder on specific employment relations issues emphasising the importance of good record keeping and data protection.
• Line management responsibilities ensuring regular one-two-ones and careers conversations take place.

Teamwork & Development

• Be responsible for own development, including attendance at mandatory training and continually keep up to date with changes to employment legislation and best practice.
• Support HR colleagues in their continuous professional development including the Assistant HR Advisor and Absence Support Team.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain Professional Registration
• Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of HR documentation such as monthly school reports and absence dashboards
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely processing of pay adjustments, incremental point changes, removal/ addition of protection on pay/ hour of work.
• Attend meetings and provide accurate minutes
• Assist stakeholders in the resolution of contractual queries
• Facilitate the monitoring of regular report on contractual matters, i.e. ETWD compliance, Employment Checks, Fixed terms contracts and Secondments, highlighting any areas of concern.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• Deliver training sessions on HR policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level and/or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent level of experience
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of continuing professional development or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Employment Law Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Operational HR experience gained within a unionised environment
• Sound knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Employment relations - staff side partnership working
• Knowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment
• Understanding of terms and conditions of contracts of employment
• Good understanding of the challenges affecting the NHS

Desirable

• Employee Relations Experience
• Experience of working in a HR role in the NHS or public sector organisation
• Experience of HR across more than one area of expertise e.g., employee relations, recruitment, organisational
• Knowledge of TUPE legislation
• Knowledge of capacity/resource planning; re-organisation/redundancy handling

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Well organised and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to analyse and interpret HR statistics
• Competent user of Information Technology
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop good working relationships with people at various levels
• Ability to plan effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Achievement focused
• Ability to constructively challenge ways of working
• Successfully supporting and delivering multiple HR projects

Desirable

• Negotiation skills

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to travel to attend meetings off site by own car/access to assisted driver
• Customer focussed

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Jubilee Court

Waterside

St Helens

WA9 1TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities to be gained over the period of the apprenticeship:

To set up methods of capturing the reference data required and ensuring that updates are received on a timely basis.

To introduce electronic mechanisms of cataloguing the information/updates that are received so there is an audit trail to support all changes made to the system.

To support/manage RA in the creating/issuing smartcards.

To work with staff both within and outside Informatics to ensure that system knowledge is maintained at a high standard.

To administer and build all documentation required to support user functions (including letters, forms, patient leaflets, etc).

Ensure confidentiality of patient data at all times, by awareness and compliance with existing legislation and good practice, for example Data Protection Act 1998; Caldicott principles and recommendations; local policies and procedures.

Health & Safety all employees are required by Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To document working procedures to the agreed format. Documentation to be up to date and accessible to appropriate staff at all times.

To ensure that all reference data is kept to a standardised format and the quality of this data is maintained both initially and into the future.

To record all required information and changes necessary on the appropriate system in a timely manner. Data groups to include: Clinics, Staff Groups, Locations, Clinic Sessions, Wards, Professional Carers, Local Specialty codes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level (including Maths and English) and/or equivalent qualification and/or experience

Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal.
• Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives.
• Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS.

Skills

Desirable

• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent co-ordination and time management skills
• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement.
• Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way

Other

Desirable

• Completes tasks to a high standard.
• Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themselves to continuously improve their work.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
• Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Jubilee Court

Academy Site, Waterside

St Helens

WA9 1TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care is delivered.
• To act as the patients advocate at all times.
• To ensure appropriate supervision and clinical support is sought when required and always work within own scope of professional practice and in accordance with the level of developing competence.
• To have the skills and knowledge to accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients, and to develop the ability to organise this efficiently and effectively with regards to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To prescribe medications under supervision from an agreed formulary and ensure appropriate medication is prescribed by means of transcribing.
• Under appropriate supervision, to receive referrals from and make referrals to consultants, GPs and other healthcare professions, review the patient and act accordingly
• To actively promote a clinical environment that is conducive to high quality patient care and high standards of service delivery
• Uses specialist knowledge, leadership and expertise to assess, plan and implement care interventions for patients requiring complex care and monitoring which may include organ support and autonomously discharge patients within scope of practice
• Uses expertise to recommend adjustments/amendments to treatment plans, in consultation with patients to members of the multi professional team
• The Advanced Practitioner is accountable for own professional actions and not directly supervised.
• Assessment and clerking of patients as they are admitted to the Request or perform a range of diagnostic tests as indicated by patient needs
• Interpret the results of diagnostic tests and act accordingly
• Undertake invasive and non-invasive interventions within the scope of practice.
• Apply the skills of history taking, notes assimilation and collating medical information.
• Daily assessment of existing complex patients and participation in the Consultant led ward round
• Progress highly advanced clinical skills required in the specialty as service needs require
• Work with the team to reduce incidence of patient harm events by providing expert knowledge, skills, teaching and leadership skills.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions/treatments and make any necessary modifications to the management plan
• Maintain accurate and legible patient notes (written and electronic) in accordance with Trust and national professional policies and guidelines.
• Decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related, professional and academic course demands in order to meet learning/development needs and the needs of the service.
• Accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients, organizing this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• In partnership with their medical and academic advisor, develop learning goals and objectives to develop advanced practice skills and knowledge, and plan how these will be achieved.
• Actively seek feedback on performance and achievement of goals, addressing any areas where further support may be required.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify own development needs and set own personal development objectives in discussion with his/her supervisor and line manager, keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into own practice
• Responsible for the delivery of specialist training and development of other Health Care Workers within the Trust.
• Be involved in the appraisal system and Trust development programs.
• Undertake annual mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies.
• Utilise professional knowledge and skills, underpinned by theoretical and relevant practical experience to teach, motivate and support junior staff on a range of clinical practice pertaining to specialist care procedures
• Contribute to the development of others enabling them to develop and apply their knowledge and skills in practice and provide timely feedback
• Generate and share clinical knowledge and expertise with all members of the multi-professional team, utilising any new knowledge feedback to inform and change practice.
• Provides professional leadership, guidance and support to healthcare professions in order to empower and enable them in matters pertaining to care provision and procedures

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To act as a role model, inspire others and seek advice and solutions to problems
• Ability to make judgments, analyze and interpret highly complex clinical situations and effectively communicating these to colleagues.
• To be empathetic and reassuring when communicating highly sensitive condition related information and advice to patients, carers and relatives.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• To use a range of effective communication skills to adapt the delivery of information through changing the environment, methods of communication or delivery of content to a wide range of people using persuasive, reassuring skills as required e.g. breaking bad news/special needs/dealing with anxious relatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing clinical and service developments in order to enhance quality care.
• To adhere to Trust Policies, procedures and current legislation which relate to own workplace
• To only undertake practice and procedures which have been agreed with their supervisor and for which they can receive appropriate direct supervision to achieve competence
• Keeps up to date with advances in the specialty

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including ensuring competence to use equipment and to support the safe use of equipment by others through supervision of practice.

RESEARCH AND AUDIT

• Keep up to date and act consistently with quality standards and guidelines
• Actively promote a clinical environment that is conductive to high quality patient care and high standards of service delivery
• Raise quality issues and related risks with relevant people, follow up concerns and address poor performance in accordance with Trust policy and professional codes of conduct
• Inform and influence Clinical Governance issues and participate in achieving clinical governance objectives
• Undertaking appropriate audits within the intensive care unit ~ both local and national
• Supports clinical trials within the intensive care department
• To be aware of the relevant research finding and introduce the best research-based practice for the care of patients.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health professional with legal and accountable responsibilities for non-medical prescribing
• First level registered nurse/professional UK registration
• First Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Post registration course in specialty
• Immediate Life Support

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (C&G730, CertEd, PGCE or equivalent)
• Master's in advanced clinical Practice

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working in an acute care setting some of this must include working at a senior level managing and leading teams and this will be assessed at interview
• Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise underpinned by theory through CPD
• Excellent clinical reasoning /clinical decision-making skills
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programs of care, protocols and guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical risk management and Governance

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrating negotiation and persuasion skills
• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in Care Management within the specialty
• Ability to manage demanding and challenging workload
• Evidence of both theoretical and practical skills and competency in IV therapy and care
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to make effective decisions
• Interpretation of diagnostic tests
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues, patients and relatives
• Experience of MDT working
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Ability to use own initiative
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team

Desirable

• Enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated
• Confident with IT

Other

Essential

• Occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for short periods during a given time when moving and transferring patients using hoists and other lifting aids.
• Required to move patients on trolleys and in wheelchairs
• Required to concentrate when carrying out care. Work is generally predictable but occasional requirement to deal with unpredictable emergency situations.
• Working closely with complex patients and their carers
• Supporting patients, carers and families who have been given bad news
• Supporting staff when delivering and patients when receiving complex interventions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Ormskirk Hospital

Wigan Road

Ormskirk

L39 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the catering team on a day-to-day basis
• Allocate duties and organise rosters to ensure adequate cover
• Ensure food is prepared presented and served to a high standard
• Maintain excellent customer service for patients, staff and visitors.
• Ensure all Food Hygiene and allergen procedures are followed
• Monitor food schedules, cleaning schedules and relevant catering records.
• Support sock control ordering and storage of food and catering supplies
• Minimise food waste and help meaintain effective cost control
• Train, support and motivate catering teams
• Work closley with managers and departments to ensure efficeint Catering service
• Lead by example promiting Trust vallues and a supportative team enviroment.

Person Specification

Our Values

Essential

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We are Inclusive

Qualifications

Essential

• Supervisory Experience
• Advanced Food Hygiene Level 4
• City & Guilds level 7061 and 2 or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• HACCP Training
• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Working with quality systems and hygiene monitoring
• Large scale food production
• Team working
• Retail Experience

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Provision of a patient/customer focussed service
• Principles of Risk Management
• Communication
• Ability to motivate a team

Other

Essential

• Professional and hygiene awareness/appearance
• Varied shifts working in hot humid environment
• Weekend and Bank Holiday Working
• Cross site cover
• Physically demanding role
• Varied deadlines and ad hoc pressures, concentration required when entering data
• Varied deadlines and ad hoc pressures
• Dealing with staff 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport Hospital

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice, supporting the Business Manager and ensuring staff meet their responsibilities. Provide leadership, line management, appraisals, recruitment, induction, training, and absence management for reception and administrative staff.
• Act as HR lead, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, maintaining training and appraisal records, managing DBS checks, annual leave via TeamNet, and supporting staff development.
• Manage the clinical system and IT processes, including user access and security for EMIS Web. Support staff with searches, audits, templates, rotas, and resolve local IT issues.
• Lead governance and operational compliance, including significant events, audits, complaints management, risk management, health and safety, fire safety, COSHH, PAT testing, legionella, and waste management.
• Oversee premises, assets, insurance reports, smart card sponsorship, PPG meetings, and liaise with external stakeholders, deputising for the Business Manager when required.

No canvassing or recruitment agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills;
• Leadership and / or Management Qualification;

Desirable

• AMSPAR Qualification;

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public;
• Experience working in a healthcare setting;
• Relevant health and safety experience;
• Experience in performance management, including appraisal writing, staff development, and disciplinary procedures;
• Experience in workforce planning.

Desirable

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams;
• NHS / Primary Care General Practice experience;
• Experience in producing agendas and minutes for meetings;

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd

Address

Chiltern House Medical Centre

45-47 Temple End

HIGH WYCOMBE

HP13 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

The Associate Professional for Safeguarding supports and ensures effective Safeguarding practice for the organisation as stipulated in primary legislation and underpinned in Government strategy and national, regional and local guidance, procedures and standards. Professionals in this role will

• Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife to develop, implement and review safeguarding practice across the organisation and its networks.
• Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife in the provision of specialist professional safeguarding advice.
• Deliver safeguarding training and support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to develop, implement and evaluate safeguarding training for all staff groups from induction to specialist courses.
• Facilitate safe and effective multi-professional communication and information sharing appropriately across a range of settings and agencies in accordance with agreed policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding
• Communicate highly complex, sensitive and emotive information within the health service and multi-agency contexts, pertaining to safeguarding adults, children and young people.
• Foster effective working relationships in order to promote inter-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration and be an active member of multi-agency safeguarding groups.

Facilitation of learning

• To assist with the development, delivery and evaluation of evidence based safeguarding training across the Trust.

Participate in the dissemination of any learning and improvement identified by Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, Adults Board, or the Trust, from any Case Reviews that are undertaken both locally and nationally.

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide a visible presence within the Trust acting as a sound resource for clinical staff, supporting them in dealing with safeguarding referrals and cases which arises in clinical practice.

Provide specialist advice to clinicians in relation to safeguarding issues, including safeguarding referrals, court statement processes and other legal issues and the child protection and looked after child processes, under the direction and guidance of the Named Nurses or Named Midwife.

Support the Integrated Safeguarding Team in undertaking review of assessments pertinent to the safeguarding agenda, in conjunction with other practitioners where appropriate, to implement appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure continued safety. This will include quality assurance of referral processes, audit proposals and plans and quarterly reports.

Escalate safeguarding cases where deemed appropriate whilst maintaining staff empowerment.

Support the Named Nurses and Named Midwife in the provision of expert advice and support to Trust staff in relation to safeguarding issues.

Liaise and communicate with all Trust staff to promote the significance of safeguarding training, including promotion of teaching sessions. Act as the trust positive role model for safeguarding training to increase staff attendance.

Robustly monitor and review all safeguarding trust training compliance, with provision of data reports to demonstrate continued improvement.

Participate in relevant meetings including the Integrated Safeguarding Committee.

Be aware of and comply with trust policies, pathways and guidelines pertaining to Safeguarding and support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to ensure all remain up to date and based on best available evidence and legislation. Participate on the contribution to review of these documents, where deemed appropriate

Receive regular professional safeguarding supervision from an appropriate supervisor.

Work within the guidelines laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council or relevant professional body. Foster an empowering attitude to colleagues.

Maintain own continuing professional development and actively demonstrate a willingness to commit to this.

Governance

• Contribute and support to audit and monitoring of standards relevant to the safeguarding agenda.
• Support and assist in, investigation processes, including internal and external, where deemed appropriate.
• Support the Integrated Safeguarding Team to investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events in accordance with external process and / or Trust policy.
• Contribute to Trust reports pertaining to Safeguarding.
• Contribute towards the development of Safeguarding policies and guidance.
• Input data to data management systems as appropriate.
• Contribute to multi-agency audit processes.
• Carry out and assist in formulating Safeguarding Training Audits as an ongoing activity whilst collecting and collating data to inform analysis of themes and trends.

Leadership/ Management

Support in the work pertaining to the Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership, Adult Board sub groups, other working groups and committees as deemed appropriate

• As part of a team, work collaboratively within the Trust and across agencies, to form partnerships and working arrangements that facilitate the safeguarding of adults, children and young people.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve issues relating to competence, or conflict personally, within the team, externally within health or in partner agencies.

Standard clauses refer to full job description

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills and personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to contribute to analysis and problem solving safeguarding and practice issues.
• Demonstrate ability to resolve issues relating to competence, or conflict personally, within the team, externally within health or in partner agencies.
• Teaching and assessment skills
• Communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Time management skills
• Change management skills
• Advisory, support and guidance
• Training and a vast array of varying presentation skills
• IT proficient, including the formulation of Excel Spreadsheets, various reports and action plans
• Current issues in health and social care pertaining to safeguarding
• Standards of professional practice and conduct
• Policies and Procedures proficient
• Monitoring and review of systems, practice and processes
• Multi-agency and multi-disciplinary Communication and Liaison
• Knowledge of current issues in relation to Safeguarding Children, young people and families, including Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, Female Genital Mutilation, Child Death Overview Process and Looked after Children.
• The ability to write in depth reports affording analysis and great understanding of risk
• Understanding of the local and national safeguarding children agenda and maternal health
• Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks
• Awareness of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
• Professional knowledge and skills for working at a senior level
• Knowledge of child protection policies, procedures and good practice guidelines
• Knowledge of Inter-agency procedures and of the legal framework and related guidelines governing child protection
• Ability to act professionally at all times
• Personal QualitiesExcellent interpersonal skills
• Innovator
• Motivator
• Assertiveness
• Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
• Positive role model
• Resilient
• Autonomous
• Tenacious
• Team player
• Conflict management
• Managing stress
• Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control
• Other Job Requirements
• Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based child protection practice
• Commitment to working in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency situations
• Commitment to the development of The Trusts safeguarding and child welfare agenda.
• Commitment to valuing the contribution of all colleagues, encouraging a positive and creative working environment
• Commitment to own personal and professional development and to the development of others.
• Car Driver - Required to travel across hospital sites in accordance to service need
• Standard Clauses
• A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS.
• All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Nursing or Professional equivalent - Adult and or Childrens.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification or working towards.
• Evidence of continued professional development and its application with particular pertinence to Safeguarding Courses.

Desirable

• Specialist Practitioner Qualification, School Nurse or Health Visitor

Experience

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of specialty
• Experience of child protection work
• Relevant post registration experience within specialism, including community
• Senior post holder in current or previous job
• Experience of interagency working in relation to Safeguarding practice
• Clinical audit, quality assurance and standard setting
• Service development and or change management

Desirable

• Experienced in the delivery of safeguarding 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.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for more information. We also welcome enquiries about the job so please feel free to contact us by email or phone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in exercise referral (CIMSPA accredited)
• Level 4 Cancer Rehabilitation or willingness to work towards this.

Desirable

• Courses with relevance to the job e.g., equipment, dementia

Experience

Essential

• Recent, relevant experience of working in the leisure/ fitness sector with a range of clients including those on an exercise referral scheme
• Experience of delivering community-based exercise or rehabilitation in both one to one and group settings.

Desirable

• Knowledge of behaviour change methods
• oExperience of working with people with cancer

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the role of prehabilitation and rehabilitation within Cancer services.
• Able to recognise when guidance and support is required and initiate appropriate escalation processes
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments
• Knowledge of the NHS constitution

Skills

Essential

• Communication and counselling skills, ability to convey sensitive information in an appropriate manner to patients/clients relative/ carers and the MDT
• Skills to cope with stressful situations, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
• Planning and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise own workload and meet required timescales.

Desirable

• Motivational interviewing skills
• Skills in the use of digital technology

Personal attributes

Essential

• Supportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic. High degree of energy and enthusiasm.
• Actively seeks responsibility, accountability, and autonomy
• 68.Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations

Other

Essential

• Current UK driving license
• Access to own transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Skipton Hospital

Keighley Road

Skipton

BD23 2RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Relevant degree: Upper second or first class or equivalent. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society A desire to progress onto Clinical Psychology Training
• Substantive experience working for a public sector /3rd sector organisation, in an Assistant Psychologist or similar role. Clinical work with children/young people and parents/carers.
• High level communication and facilitation skills with regards to clients (children, young people and parents/carers with diverse needs) and professionals - ability to tailor information to a range of levels.
• Skills to work with staff and clients from diverse ethnic communities in providing a culturally competent service.
• Competence in IT and keyboard skills. Ability to use information technology e.g. MS Office 2010 upwards including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point; manipulation of data within a database.

Desirable

• Further education in relevant area of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
• Work with children within a CAMHS framework in the NHS.
• Experience in a setting where good practice is evident in relation to child protection
• Understanding of various psychological measures, tools and psychometric tests.

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hackney Ark

Downs Park Road

Hackney

E8 2FP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view attached document.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Knowledge, training, experience

Essential

• Degree OT/PT/SLT/DIET
• Community rehabilitation experience
• Extensive supervision experience
• Understanding of AHP issues

Communciation

Essential

• Able to communicate highly sensitive and complex information in multiple formats to a broad audience
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical

Essential

• Complex problem solving skills
• Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties

Planning skills

Essential

• Proven organisational and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Management skills

Essential

• Conflict resolution skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising staff from different professional groups

Physical skills

Essential

• Therapeutic clinical skills carrying out interventions for clients

Autonomy

Essential

• Demonstrates expert knowledge in the assessment and management of clients with complex needs

Other

Essential

• Commitment to equal opportutities

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding and demonstration of 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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

3rd floor

6 Orsman Road

London

N1 5RA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Report patient safety incidents in accordance with Trust policy and contribute to the investigation and learning process, including participation in Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) reviews relating to medical photography and imaging services where appropriate.

Contribute to local quality improvement initiatives, service evaluations and clinical audits, supporting the monitoring, development and continuous improvement of medical photography services.

Ensure compliance with Information Governance, data protection, confidentiality and consent requirements, maintaining the secure management, storage and transfer of clinical images and patient information in line with Trust policies and national standards.

Promote a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement by identifying risks, sharing learning and supporting the implementation of service improvements within the department.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• BSc in Medical Illustration or equivalent qualification / experience
• Registered Medical Illustrator Practitioner

Desirable

• Membership of the Ophthalmic Imaging Association

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience as a Medical Photographer with specialist knowledge / experience, and theoretical understanding (post grad level) of Medical, Ophthalmic and General Photography enhanced by CPD and relevant courses
• Relevant / recent clinical ophthalmic imaging experience
• High proficiency in digital imaging, DSLR systems, and image-editing software
• Experience of line management of staff
• Knowledge of Trust policies and routines