Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

• As a Call Handler you will be the first point of contact for patients, their relatives and healthcare professionals managing urgent and non-urgent cases when they call to make referrals, ask for medical advice and enquire about appointments.
• Using EMIS Web, you will be tasked with gathering information on the patients condition and ensuring they are directed to the most appropriate healthcare professional or service, in some cases advising on how to manage their symptoms at home using Clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Work as part of an Integrated Community Team, and you will work with non-clinical and clinical colleagues, including healthcare professionals such as nurses and physiotherapists.
• In this role you will use advanced listening and probing skills, to ensure that every patient is provided with clear advice and signposted correctly.
• Ability to deal with anxious or upset patients and or relatives who are experiencing traumatic events.
• Ensure accurate and timely updating and inputting of patient details, appointments and information into clinical records (EMIS).
• Support the team through effective performance reporting and data management.
• Responsible for collating data and producing relevant reports.
• To provide a range of administration and clerical support including those resulting from telephone calls.
• Responsible for processing supplies orders.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisational skills such as planning organising and prioritising.

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS system.
• Knowledge of medical terms.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Competent with IT, with proven keyboard skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Standard/NVQ in Business and Administration or the equivalent experience.
• GCSE Maths and English C or above, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years office experience.
• Efficient Typing Skills.
• Good standard of general education.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience working in a clerical post.
• Good standard of written and verbal English.
• Previous customer service experience as in experience of working with the general public, dealing with face-to-face and/or telephone enquires.
• Experience of a full range of secretarial procedures including diary management and arranging meetings.
• Experience of handling confidential information.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS or a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of local health services.
• Experience of minute taking.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clarendon

Windmill Way

Hebburn

NE31 1AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Advanced skin grafts and flaps
• Surgical experience
• Skin Surgery
• Paediatric experience

Skills and experience

Essential

• Working within the NHS
• Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• Experience of teaching

Clinical governance

Essential

• Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties, including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease management protocols

Providing counselling and health education

Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate

Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards

Collecting data for audit purposes

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)

Prescribing in accordance with the practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate

In general, the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP with full registration
• Vocational Training Certificate or Equivalent
• Member of recognised defence union
• Currently on performers list
• Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners

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

Wolverhampton Road Surgery

Address

Wolverhampton Road Surgery

Wolverhampton Road

Stafford

ST17 4BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage the relationships with consultants, understanding the different levels of prioritisation and resource allocation to each
• Ensuring that consultants have best utilisation of their time, maximising capacity and efficiencies
• Being involved in the new consultant inductions, ensuring that the consultants practice is set up
• Taking on specialty specific projects to lead the team on developing best practice services
• Working with the consultant leads on the running of the specialty meetings to ensure they are well attended, have a strong purpose and are clearly linked to the strategic direction of the hospital and MAC
• Create regular events to ensure both GP and Consultant engagement
• Gather market place intelligence that promotes the introduction of new initiatives
• Collate feedback to the team based on services provided
• Promote the GP educational programme and run events
• Analysis of financial and activity-based data to create / influence activity that drives business
• Build on local businesses knowledge to promote the services of HJE to raise awareness and referrals for marketing activity for both self-pay and PMI opportunities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level (or possess equivalent Business Development experience)
• At least 1 years experience of business development and or sales experience
• An ability to work independently and take decisions but know when to seek guidance and deliver to deadlines
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of Independent Hospitals
• Independent hospital sector experience
• Evidence of successfully managing projects using a collaborative and professional approach and operating well under pressure

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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ENT Outpatient HCA will assist in delivering high-quality care to patients within an outpatient ENT clinic.

This role involves supporting ENT physicians, managing patient care tasks, assisting with procedures, and ensuring smooth operation of the clinic.

The HCA will also be involved in performing administrative and clinical duties as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have right to work in UK.

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience within ENT.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working within NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Lime St

Liverpool

L1 1JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Primarily this role involves dealing with patient enquiries over the telephone and face-to-face. Booking appointments for all clinics and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of all clinics.
• Managing the day-to-day running of the busy services by ensuring that all referrals are actioned and booked into available clinics.
• Liaising with a variety of clinicians and solving any issues they face to ensure the best possible patient experience throughout the day.
• Managing the appointment screen and filling any empty/cancellation slots wherever possible.
• Preparing the clinic rooms each morning for clinicians, ensuring they have the necessary paperwork to carry out their clinic on the day.
• To send reports to external practices following clinics to ensure the patients registered GP is informed of the appointment outcome in a timely manner.
• To assist patients with tubing and maintenance of hearing aids where possible.
• Making sure the theatre and clinic rooms are clean and tidy following the departure of the clinician.
• Retrieving information from the E-Referral booking system, booking appointments for a number of clinics and downloading referral letters.
• Taking delivery of various items of stock and storing in the fridges or appropriate secure environment.
• Managing any patient related tasks forwarded to the clinical services reception team by clinicians.
• Working with various clinical IT databases.
• Monitoring the clinical services team email inbox to ensure that any incoming referrals to in-house clinics are actioned promptly.
• Acting on ad-hoc tasks and helping with projects set by the Clinical Services Manager / Deputy Clinical Services Manager to meet the needs of the ever-changing NHS initiatives.
• Pulling and filing notes for patients seen within our cataract service over the weekend.
• Moving equipment to facilitate clinics.
• Collecting the post each morning and afternoon.
• Be familiar with Whitstable Medical Practice protocols and take part in their regular updating.
• Other duties as per doctors instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of the Whitstable Medical Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Administration qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a primary care setting or NHS.
• Previous experience of reception and administration work.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS or other clinical systems.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Accurate, thorough attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proven IT skills including the use of Microsoft office, and other software packages.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative.
• Reliability and flexibility.

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Estuary View Medical Centre

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake Phlebotomy and social support activities following training and demonstration of competency, delegated by the relevant profession.

To work without direct supervision undertaking tasks delegated by the relevant profession in order to support the team.

To deliver high quality care to patients / service users within the home and clinic setting, respecting patients / service users.

To ensure that consent is obtained before any intervention is implemented

Respect the patient / service user and carers as individuals respecting privacy and dignity at all times

Undertake a range of delegated basic clinical and technical procedures following relevant training and demonstration of competency.

Be responsible in delivering and supporting direct patient / service user care and escalate concerns to appropriate clinician.

Maintain confidentiality of all information gained during course of duty.

Work flexibly to meet individual health care needs of the patient / service user and carer.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likeilood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience in a care giving environment
• Previous phlebotomy experience

Skills

Essential

• Team Player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Motivated
• Confidence to work alone
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Willingness to undertake new skills
• Ability to manage own time

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 - 3

Contractual requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• To be flexible to the Service needs 7 day working.
• There is a need for frequent travel that cannot be undertaken using public transport.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park House Health Centre

61 Burton Road Carlton

Nottingham

NG4 3DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent administration
• English GCSE Grade C or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous administration experience of working in a busy office and dealing with conflicting demands

Desirable

• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• NHS Constitution
• Understanding GDPR and Informational Governance
• Good range of administrative procedures

Skills

Essential

• Fast, accurate copy and audio typing
• Able to compose letters on own initiative or with minimal instruction
• Able to prioritise work.
• Able to use initiative and judgement in dealing properly with day to day issues and queries
• Confident in use of computer packages such as Excel and ability to learn new systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to deal sensitively and tactfully with all contacts and maintain confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge of Cerner, Evolve, Dictate IT and Envoy systems

Other

Essential

• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust.
• Team player

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students during dental procedures.

Recording of treatment and other associated clerical work.

Preparation of filling materials, impression materials, instruments, equipment, dressings and syringes.

Ensuring the treatment area is clean and tidy, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures.

Clearing away used instruments and materials at the end of treatment.

Assisting with medical emergencies in line with GDC scope of practice.

Assisting clinics with investigations e.g. x-ray procedures, blood tests and bacteriological tests.

Receiving patients attending for emergency treatment and triaging as appropriate

Providing the patient with pre- and post-operative instructions and ensuring that the instructions are fully understood.

Care and minor maintenance of equipment utilised within the dental environment.

Assisting with all methods of treatment and surgical procedures and working in any area of the hospital when necessary,

Communicating with other departments within the Hospital when necessary, ensuring that follow-up treatment is arranged.

Maintaining stock, clearing cupboards and checking expiry dates on bottles and re-ordering stock as necessary.

The post holder shall, as necessary, provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Empathy with all patient groups, including those with special needs
• A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS

Desirable

• Pro-active approach to team building

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and staff at all levels
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team

Qualifications

Essential

• Registrable Dental Nurse qualification or NVQ Level III in Oral Healthcare
• Must be registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
• Evidence of maintenance/updated relevant Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• Post qualification certificate(s), eg Radiology, Sedation, Orthodontics, Oral Health
• Further qualifications in basic first aid, health & safety, manual handling

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable recent experience of working as part of a dental team

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital setting

Knowledge

Desirable

• Interest in oral health promotion
• Up to date knowledge of the NHS as it relates to dentistry
• Knowledge of new strategies in dentistry

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Dental Hospital

Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L3 5PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carry out routine and deep cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, including wards, departments, corridors, and patient areas
• Ensure all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in line with NHS cleaning specifications and infection prevention standards
• Clean and disinfect surfaces, fixtures, fittings, and equipment using appropriate cleaning products and methods
• Maintain patient environments, including bed spaces, bathrooms, and isolation rooms, ensuring dignity and comfort
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical, domestic, and hazardous waste in accordance with Trust policies
• Replenish cleaning supplies, consumables, and PPE as required
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks (daily, weekly, periodic) and respond to ad hoc cleaning requests
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or risks promptly to supervisors
• Follow all infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures, including use of PPE and colour-coded cleaning systems
• Work as part of a team to meet service delivery standards and deadlines
• Support outbreak/incident cleaning, including enhanced cleaning during infection control situations
• Maintain accurate cleaning records and documentation where required
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, including safe use of equipment and manual handling procedures
• Provide a courteous, respectful service to patients, visitors, and staff at all times
• Adhere to Trust policies, procedures, and values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Previous Domestic experience

Desirable

• Previous healthcare environment experience
• Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
• Knowledge of colour coding systems

Knowledge

Essential

• A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
• Health and safety basic knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Communication skills
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadgreen Hospital

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Bank Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

Youll have the opportunity to work flexible bank shifts at Cygnet Old Leigh House.

Old Leigh House supports men living with a learning disability and complex needs. The team can also support those who have mental and physical health needs, as well as behaviours that may challenge and a history of offending.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Your day-to-day

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

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary: £13.00 per hour + 12.1% Annual l eave allowance
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• 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
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

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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

Leigh-on-Sea

SS9 1LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be joining a supportive research team who celebrate diversity, are committed to personal and professional development, and place the research participant at the heart of everything they do. This role offers a great opportunity for a nurse who wishes to expand their current research experience, or a nurse with a strong clinical background looking to move into a clinical research role. Possessing experience in early phase interventional trials would be an advantage. You will have a great opportunity to gain clinical experience across varying specialities, whilst also developing strong project management and organisational skills.If you would like further information or have any questions about the role, please contact Senior Research Nurse, Geetha Boyapati ([email protected]) or Research Lead, Jenny Higgins [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Educated to diploma level.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• ICH GCP training.
• Post-registration Neurology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration nursing experience in the NHS
• Demonstrable experience of successful multidisciplinary team collaboration.
• Demonstrable experience of utilising evidence-based practice
• Demonstrable evidence of formal / informal teaching of participants, relatives and staff.
• Experience of explaining complex concepts to participants in a clear and simplified manner.

Desirable

• Experience in clinical research with a proven ability to recruit to interventional and non interventional clinical trials.
• Experience of working with neurology patients, including those with Parkinson's Disease
• Experience of nurse-led informed consent.
• Experience of clinical trial data entry and query management.
• Previous use of clinical research management software e.g. EDGE, Redcap or EDC systems.
• Experience of participating in regulatory inspections/audits.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of data protection and GDPR, participant confidentiality requirements, and Caldicott Guidelines. Demonstrate a working knowledge and awareness of current health and professional issues in today's NHS.
• Demonstrate an understanding of The NHS Long Term Plan and NHS England's Research and Innovation Strategy, and their relevance to clinical trials in the UK.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's Disease and MS.
• Applied knowledge of ICH GCP and regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials in the UK.
• Knowledge and understanding of the clinical trials process, and the handling of clinical data.

Skills

Essential

• Proven competent to work alone to ensure participant safety and manage a portfolio of clinical trials
• Competent and qualified to carry out phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation per trust policy.
• Proven organisational and time-management skills to manage and deliver a range of tasks and projects to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and meticulous documentation
• Ability to write and disseminate information in a clear and precise manner.
• Well-developed IT/Computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Competent to carry out phlebotomy and intravenous cannulation.
• Competent and qualified to administer intravenous medication per trust policy.

Other

Essential

• Motivated team player with the ability to work autonomously in in a dynamic working environment.
• Able to adapt to change, and a take a flexible approach to their role.
• Willingness to work flexible hours on occasion.
• Willingness to work across the Barts Health CRF per service needs.

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Administration and Secretarial

• Liaise with managers to support in the drafting and checking of Rotas for the GPs, Nurses and Acute Care Team, making sure they include all relevant dates for annual leave, meetings, training, and educational half days.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date library of EMIS forms, including referral form templates and ensure all clinicians have access.
• Monitor DOCMAN workflow, ensuring all documents received are recorded and filed correctly, passing to the GPs, Nurses or coding team for query or action where necessary.
• Process all flu questionnaires completed by patients during the winter flu clinics, ensuring that their details match those on their medical record and coding smoking status and alcohol intake as appropriate.
• Process all outgoing post created by the practice in a timely manner
• Photocopying, scanning, filing and proof reading in a timely and accurate manner
• Accurately complete and file any required forms including Education Evaluations and Benefit Forms.
• Attend and take minutes at meetings when requested. This includes Safeguarding, Palliative and Pediatric meetings.
• Check all patient letters and documents that have been collected as arranged, record any non-collections on the system and destroy as confidential waste.
• Process request for Smart Cards within the practice.
• Liaise with DART to issue, upgrade or reset accounts for practice staff.
• Ensure daily back up of the practice server.
• Monitor stock levels of practice supplies ensuring low stock items are ordered replenished in a timely manner.
• Liaise with third party companies for the collection or delivery of stock items, including battery recycling.

Registrations, Appointments and Referrals

• Process registrations both regular and temporary as required, using the EMIS system and ensuring complete information and appropriate ID.
• Ensure all GP2GP transfers are recorded correctly with all necessary information from patient files extracted and added to EMIS accurately and in a timely manner.
• Update patients personal details and preferences including change of name, address, next of kin and consent.
• Process FP69s, sending occupier letters where necessary.
• Ensure that all palliative patients are added onto IBIS accurately ensuring third party services can view relevant information around their diagnoses, clinical history and DNAR status.
• Updating the appointment book on EMIS to reflect finalised rotas, allowing for effective time management, and helping to avoid duplicate bookings.
• Adjusting the appointments screen on EMIS when required, for example for embargoed appointments, GP supervision slots any on the day sickness.
• Adding all Covid Vaccination Clinic and Flu Clinic appointments onto EMIS in a timely manner and amending as and when required.
• Check Smear invites on EMIS, ensuring eligibility, correct coding and completing deferral forms where necessary.
• Assign clinical rooms to internal and third-party clinicians, ensuring sufficient space for all planned clinics including audiology, physiotherapy, counselling, Dermascope and Dermatology.
• Process audiology, dermascope, minor ops and physiotherapy referrals. This includes forwarding to the correct healthcare professional, sending appointment confirmation, dealing with general queries and preparing clinics. Gather and send results to patients and other surgeries where necessary and update any relevant trackers/spreadsheets.
• Process deductions on a weekly basis, ensuring relevant information is gathered, processed and sent to Primary Care Support England (PCSE) in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all reported deaths are correctly logged and reported, including coding on patient and next of kin files and communicating appropriately with the necessary healthcare professionals and third party as required.
• Proactively manage any results that come in via lab reports, forwarding them to the appropriate healthcare professional where required and ensuring safe and timely filing.

Communication

• Monitor the practice administration and blood pressure email accounts, actioning any tasks and requests within your remit, redirecting to the appropriate department/professional where necessary and raising any urgent enquiries to management.
• Deal with general queries via phone, e-mail and post, directing to others where appropriate and in a timely manner
• Monitor E-consult requests and directing appropriately in a timely manner

Reporting

• Run EMIS reports to identify patient registration numbers and update the Registrations record.
• Run EMIS reports to identify all DNAR patients and ensure signed confirmation is held on their record and passed to SECAMB.
• Complete the Close of Quarter Notification on EMIS as sent through via PCSE and seek sign off from the Assistant Practice Manager
• To support subject access requests (SAR) and third-party access requests (TPSAR) on the IGPR system in a timely manner when requested.

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding Administration for the site for a minimum of 10 hours per week, to liaise with Social Services as required and maintain the practice Safeguarding list ahead of regularly scheduled meetings

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Willingness to learn and adapt to change
• Highly customer focused
• Understanding and approachable
• Strives for excellence
• Honest and fair
• Leads by example
• Positive can do attitude

Experience

Essential

• Understand the importance of maintaining patient and data confidentiality.
• Able to use judgement and experience in helping to determine the relevant urgency of requests for information received from patients and other external organisations.
• Experience of setting up and maintaining effective administrative filling systems
• Experience of work involving regular and accurate data inputting

Desirable

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Experience of working with Microsoft packages including, word, excel and power point
• Experience of working with EMIS and DOCMAN
• Previous administration experience within a medical environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Health Service

Key Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively and collaboratively across varied disciplines.
• Able to work in a well-organised and professional manner, maintaining concentration and accuracy
• Able to manage conflicting priorities
• Possess an aptitude for dealing with potentially difficult or demanding situations.
• Good telephone manner

Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of education including competent levels of numeracy and literacy

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

Invicta Health CIC

Address

East Cliff Medical Practice

Dumpton Park Drive

Ramsgate

Kent

CT11 8AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Educational Lead GP

Clinical sessions

The Educational Lead GP role is a hybrid of Lead GP clinical sessions with protected time to oversee the management and development of the Training Hub.

Lead GPs take a key role in being a visible lead to the clinical team to enable the provision of high quality and patient-centred clinical care within the surgeries. The appointment template varies at the different surgeries, but all GPs are expected to provide care for urgent and routine consultations through a mix of face to face consultations, telephone consultations, visits and sharing in the work of the duty team. Clinical sessions should take place at the surgery unless there are exceptional circumstances. Lead GPs will be responsible for a fair share distribution of admin (be this related to their list or where it is distributed equally amongst those present) and will carry a patient list size pro rata for the number of sessions they are working.

Clinical leadership/quality improvement session

Lead GPs provide senior clinical leadership to their practice team in addition to the provision of clinical sessions. We recognise that developing expertise in clinical and non-clinical areas brings benefit to patients, the practices and NCPC as well as providing job satisfaction.

The Educational Lead GP will play a central role in delivering high-quality patient care whilst helping to train and inspire the next generation of General Practitioners as part of their leadership speciality.

We will work with you to identify realistic goals for the Training Hub, identify the resources needed and provide the support required to implement them.

Whatever the area our Lead GPs lead in, the emphasis will be on improving patient care and contributing to the development of efficient and effective teams, including our established clinical and student teams.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who shares our vision to provide excellent standards of clinical care and leadership in a way which is compassionate, empowering and effective. You will be passionate about bringing out the best in your team and enabling team members to flourish. Delivering high quality holistic patient care will be your priority. You will be excited by the prospect of contributing to the development of the future GP workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

In accordance with the agreed job plan, the Educational Lead GP will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including:

Surgery consultations, telephone consultations, telephone triage, visiting patients

Participate in the duty doctor rota

Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation

Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness

Cover all the clinical management of the patients in surgery as appropriate including initiating investigations, reviewing results, making referrals to secondary care or to other providers as appropriate

Developing care and treatment plans in consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols as well wider guidance such as that from NICE

Ensuring appropriate follow up of patients

Recording clear and contemporaneous computerised consultation notes to agreed standards

Prescribing generically whenever appropriately and in accordance with the CCG and Practice prescribing formulary, NICE guidance and Good Prescribing Practice (as defined by British National Formulary guidance)

Manage clinical administration in a timely fashion. This will include dealing with tasks, laboratory results, dealing with medication queries, processing clinical documentation, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion.

Provide clinical supervision to GP Registrars/F2/Medical Students

Provide clinical supervision to other members of the clinical team eg ANPs/ACPs)/practice nurses. Comply with all the objectives of the QOF targets, CCG initiatives, nationally or locally commissioned enhanced services.

Completion of reports for solicitors, insurance companies and other third parties

Working with and supporting other members of the primary health care team in delivering high quality primary care

Take an active role in delivering clinical governance

Promote preventative health care and advice where appropriate

Training Hub Responsibilities

Support and oversee the operational and educational development of the GP Training

Support and supervise trainee doctors working within the practice environment

Manage time efficiently to provide support for all student clinical sessions

Contribute to a unique and evolving training model for the Training Hub

Work collaboratively with experienced clinicians to create an exceptional educational experience

Contribute to innovation in primary care education within West Cumbria

Other responsibilities within the Practice

Work in accordance with NCPC agreed clinical procedures and protocols.

Commitment and contribution to achievement of the highest possible quality standards in clinical care.

Role model commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

Contribute to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation

Attend training and events organised by the practice or other agencies, where appropriate. This includes clinical and non-clinical training and events.

Lead practice clinical meetings

Provide information when reasonably requested to ensure that all personnel and other records are accurate

Participate in the GP revalidation and appraisal scheme. Maintain portfolio of continuing professional development activities, attending training as required

Health and Safety

You will be passionate about promoting and maintaining your own and others health, safety and security:

Assist in the promoting and maintaining of their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the NCPC Health and Safety Policy

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified and significant events promptly

Confidentiality

As a GP you will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. You may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

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

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

Equality and Diversity

At NCPC, we support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues:

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

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

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

Personal/Professional Development

As a GP you will maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements for appraisal and revalidation are met. This may include training needed for areas of Practice Development

Quality

We strive to maintain the highest standards of quality.

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

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

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

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients need

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Additional

Should have full GMC registration, be included in GP performers list and have a license to practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core Values:
• Strong commitment to the vision and values of NCPC
• Genuine interest in and commitment to the needs of the local community
• Commitment to the development of people and services, as required by NCPC
• Qualifications and Training:
• GMC registered with license to practice as a GP
• Evidence of CPD and revaluation
• Knowledge and Experience:
• Working within a multi disciplinary primary care team
• Experience of health promotion
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit and implementing change
• Awareness of current primary care initiatives
• Experience of training GPs and medical students
• Leadership experience
• Skills and Aptitudes:
• Excellent patient manner and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills and the ability to adapt to various GP clinical systems
• Highly effective communication/presentation skills able to engage and communicate effectively with a range of audiences including patients, service users, carers and staff
• Effective report writing skills
• Resilient, able to challenge as well as deal with challenge
• Effective leadership skills including engaging staff in change
• Ability to influence others
• Personal qualities:
• Passionate about contributing to the training and development of trainee GPs and medical students
• Genuine commitment to improve quality in healthcare provision
• Personal integrity and commitment
• Self-belief, self-awareness and the ability to self-manage
• Politically astute
• Flexible working attitude
• A willingness to travel between NCPC sites

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

Fellview Healthcare - NCPC

Address

Beech House Surgery

St Bridgets Lane

Egremont

Cumbria

CA22 2BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cover the geographical area overseen by the Medical Education Department that is, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust and to develop appropriate links working in partnership with Newcastle Medical School, Sunderland Medical School and any other medical schools commissioning placements within the Trust, HEE NE, Tees and Esk Wear Valley NHS Trust, local general practitioners and Commissioners.

Line management of staff within Medical Education.

Authorised signatory for less than £1,000 per month.

Required to travel to all Trust sites.

(POST 2)To ensure the provision of a high quality, effective Specialty Training Programmes across County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust, providing high-quality administrative support, to meet national and local initiatives, including specific training programmes and educational opportunities for basic and higher specialty training for resident doctors.

In conjunction with the Specialty Tutors and the Medical Education Manager, support the Care Groups in the review of specialty rotations, introducing quality assurance of educational opportunities, managing induction courses and ensuring that local and departmental induction takes place for all resident doctors in line with HEE NE guidelines and Trust policy.

Ensure that QA processes for GMC Visits, Deanery QA and College Accreditation are robust and recorded in line with Deanery and Trust directives, regularly assessing the standards and making recommendations as appropriate, as well as supporting Quality Assurance visits.

Ensure systems are in place to ensure the delivery of mandatory Trust Induction and training for all resident doctors and non-foundation doctors as they rotate, in line with Trust, HEE NE, GMC and CQC objectives.

Work closely with rota co-ordinators and the Lead Employer Trust and ensure rotas for DiT are compliant and planned/published to agreed publication deadlines to comply with the Resident Doctors Contract (2016).

Ensure systems are in place to maintain and construct compliant rotas for DiT with Care Groups following the correct protocols. Escalate issues when and suggest solutions to address identified issues. Producing data analysis where required.

Ensure the co-ordination of DiT vacancies whilst understanding the implications for rota compliance and the complexities of the various Resident Doctor rotations, to ensure that gaps are identified and appropriate escalation is taken to minimise the effect on the service, rota compliance and experience of DiT on placement.

Co-ordinate the implementation of effective systems and processes for the re validation of resident doctors in Training, as directed by the Medical Education Manager.

Ensure that there are effective mechanisms in place for the dissemination and feedback of information, promoting quality within all areas of Medical Education, developing relationships between the department and DiT, Trainers and Care Groups.

Oversee the administration management of the Clinical Skills Centre in conjunction with the Senior Nurse for Simulation and Clinical Simulation Technician.

Co-ordinate the quality systems with the objective of ensuring the continual improvement of service effectiveness and that Medical Education meets regulatory and accreditation requirements at all times.

To work with lead tutors to ensure trainers are well briefed on the relevant curriculum and Reference Guide requirements so that all posts provide high-quality experience that meets HEE and GMC standards.

Manage and oversee the administration systems for resident doctors study leave, ensuring that a Trust-wide system is robust and efficient across the Trust, recording appropriately.

Ensure own actions promote quality and best practice at all times, including in the field of IT Security and Data Protection. Support the Equality and Diversity needs of all Trust staff.

In conjunction with the Medical Education Manager, develop effective partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders. Promote and recruit to appropriate programmes.

Formulate policies for discussion with senior colleagues for implementation across the organisation.

Line management of staff within Medical Education including:

Appraisal, training and professional development

Absence management in accordance with Trust policy

Recruitment and selection of staff

Grievances and disciplinary issues

Performance management issues

Allocation of work

To be responsible for delivering performance in the team including meeting KPIs in relation to Medical Education.

Any other duties commensurate with Band.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in Medical Education, Human Resources or Workforce and Organisational Development.

Desirable

• CIPD qualified at MCIPD level
• Project Management Qualification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of NHS organisation and services and relevant government related NHS Guidance, Strategies and Targets.
• Understand the administration processes of educational curricula and systems and their associated needs within the NHS in relation to undergraduate, postgraduate medical education and continuing medical education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Resident Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post. Doctors contract (2016).
• Understand the quality standards in education and training.
• Excellent IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating Systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including verbal, written and telephone and the ability to present a positive and professional image at all times.
• Adaptable, determined, self-motivated and enthusiastic with competence in dealing with situations involving other people.
• To understand the need for diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload; work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion.
• Good organisational skills to meet demanding delivery schedules and provide.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing the delivery of learning and development programmes within a public sector organisation, preferably NHS, with demonstrable experience of co-ordinating the delivery of large scale training initiatives.
• Experience of change management and innovative practice.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering learning and development initiatives, including the production of supporting learning materials.
• Experience and understanding of the role of key stakeholders throughout the Region e.g. Health Education England, Medical School, Universities, NHS Trusts, Deanery and Foundation School.
• Experience of managing a team.

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in Nursing, AHP, Social Work, Psychotherapy
• Short specialist course/s with relevance to specialist clinical area
• State registration with NMC, HCPC, BACP
• Full current UK Driving License
• Professional practice educator training

Desirable

• Professional Practice education accreditation
• Leading an Empowered Organization (LEO) training or equivalent
• Level 2 Chartered Management Institute training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Working as an Mental Health Practitioner assessing the needs of service users with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Mental health rehabilitation
• Clear supervisory experience.
• Professional practice education experience

Desirable

• Post registration experience of working with a range of mental health problems i.e. psychosis and personality disorders
• Experience working with individuals having neurodevelopmental disorders
• Experience of working within an inpatient setting.
• Conducting staff reviews

Health and Well-Being skills

Essential

• Clear understanding or working knowledge of NICE guidance relative to clinical area & quality indicators.
• Experience of using a variety of specialized assessments and models
• Experience of using outcome measures appropriate to the specialist clinical area.
• Able to relate to and empower people to realize and maintain their potential in relation to health and wellbeing.
• Ability to assess function, ability, risk and interdependencies with psychosocial needs contributing to overall assessment of health and well being needs.
• Ability to create, monitor and review treatment plans, taking into account the complex, serious and changing needs of individuals.
• Effectively utilize a wide range of specialist therapeutic skills to provide treatment interventions, both through individual and group media.

Desirable

• Knowledge of recovery approach
• Demonstrable innovation in mental health rehabilitation
• Knowledge of relational security
• Experience of service user involvement
• Knowledge of issues relating to substance misuse
• Knowledge pertaining to criminogenic issues

General

Essential

• Understanding of the Band 6 role and own developmental needs with regard to the post.
• Understanding of current mental health recovery & rehabilitation agenda and national guidance with regard to same
• Understanding of the role in supporting flow and transition
• Ability to work closely with managers/peers and MDT to deliver high quality service.
• Ability to plan, allocate and supervise the work others.
• To adopt and adapt a professional approach in a variety of situations.
• Ability to utilize information technology
• Ability to use effective and diverse range of communication
• Access to own car, available for work, unless precluded by disability

Desirable

• Experience of project leadership
• Team leadership experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department and undertake shift leading responsibility on a regular basis.
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and Deputy ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To undertake the Duty Manager role
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in relevant subject
• Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
• 2 years post registration experience in one of the specialities of the ward
• Experience of Shift Management and Leading a team
• Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development

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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will have responsibility for operational management and patient pathways within the fluoroscopy area of the RBFT Radiology Department, they will also rotate through Interventional Radiology.

The post holder will undertake clinical examinations (and subsequent reporting) relevant to their scope of practice. They will function as an independent practitioner within Fluoroscopy.

• The post holder will assist in the strategic development of the service, in conjunction with the IR Lead Radiographer, RCSM, DRCSM and Clinical Lead. They will ensure that all developments align with the overall objectives of the Radiology Department and with the wider Trust strategy.
• The post holder will act as a State Registered Radiographer and will participate in the provision of imaging services to a diversity of patient presentations.
• They will be a role model for the profession and will have delegated responsibility for staff induction, training and development.
• The post holder will exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries.
• The post holder will actively participate in audit programs and will have delegated responsibility for staff training and development in fluoroscopy
• Participate in the Interventional on-call rota once trained and competent in Interventional Radiology

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma/ GI/GU Advanced Practice & Reporting, which must include Barium Swallow reporting or other relevant accredited Post Graduate training (or willingness to undertake)
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Interventional Radiology experience

Expereince

Essential

• Writing, updating and working in line with PGD or PSD
• Evidence of recent and extensive post-registration experience in fluoroscopy/interventional/angio

Desirable

• Radiation Protection Supervisor experience
• IR On call experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Diploma in Nursing.
• Degree or Undergraduate Degree Programme in progress.
• Post registration award in Critical Care Nursing.
• Mentorship or equivalent teaching and accessing qualification.
• Sign off mentor status.
• Completion of the "National Competency Framework for Adult Critical Care Nurses" Step 3 competencies.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development/education.
• Post registration award in Neuroscience Nursing.
• Clinical Examination or Clinical Assessment/Diagnostics qualification (Level 6 or level 7).
• Evidence of leadership/management development.
• ILS or ALS qualification.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in developing new ways of working.
• Up to date knowledge of current local and national issues in healthcare.
• Previous experience as a Band 5 nurse in Critical Care.
• Experience of mentoring/assessing/ coaching others.
• Evidence of participation in service development projects /change initiatives related to Critical Care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of change management.
• Management/Leadership experience.
• Experienced in staff management, able to persuade and influence and handle conflict.
• Audit and/or research experience.
• Experience/knowledge of change management.
• Evidence of providing staff with feedback on their individual performance/ participation in the PDR process.
• Evidence of experience as a Critical Care link nurse

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to organise and prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the care of patients in Critical Care.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with members of the multi-professional team.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to overcome barriers to communication.
• Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others in the organisation and prioritisation of their patient care.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients/relatives or others in a variety of clinical settings.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
• Enhanced problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Effective delegation skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate and support learning and development of staff in practice.

Desirable

• Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate evidence of providing formal teaching sessions.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to effectively lead a small team.
• Demonstrate effective resource management.
• Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and laterally.

Others

Essential

• Flexible to the service needs of the Critical Care unit.
• Able to work long day shifts and day/night rotation.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Recognises own development needs and sets personal objectives.
• Approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate enhanced team working abilities.
• Demonstrate dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
• Competent and capable of using all critical care medical devices.
• Able to undertake patient manual handling maneuvers and non-patient manual handling maneuvers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.

Person Specification

Do you hold a recognised Occupational Therapist qualification that is valid in the UK?

Essential

• Please confirm that you do hold a qualification in occupational therapy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Please refer to the job description and person specification document that is attached to the advert. Use this to address how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined for this role.

Do you hold HCPC professional membership

Essential

• Please provide your HCPC registration number.

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

Devon County Council

Address

Care Direct Plus North, Occupational Therapy Team

Taw View

Barnstaple

EX31 1EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Public Health Wales as a Developer and play a pivotal role in transforming how we deliver digital and data services across the organisation.

As a Developer, you will help deliver robust digital solutions that support Public Health Wales goals. Working with product owners, architects, and user researchers, youll ensure systems are user-focused and meet high standards, while contributing to best practices and continuous improvement.

What Youll Do

Support development activities from concept to deployment, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Use modern development tools and standards (e.g., .NET, C#, SQL, Docker, Azure) to build and maintain high-quality solutions.

Participate in code reviews, contribute to test automation, and follow high coding standards.

Contribute to designing secure systems and follow processes for DPIA and cyber security assessments.

Contribute to technical discussions with team members, NHS partners and suppliers, supporting collaboration and sharing expertise.

Share knowledge and provide support to colleagues, helping promote best practices and team development.

What You Bring

Experience of contributing to development teams and delivering complex digital solutions.

Foundational knowledge in software development, cloud platforms, DevOps, and microservices.

Good communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.

A collaborative mindset, with a commitment to supporting colleagues and continuous learning.

Desirable: Professional certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Scrum), experience with Blazor, Python, or Java.

A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.

Interviews 8-9th October.

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

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an associated professional field.
• Solid understanding and proficiency in one or more programming languages.

Desirable

• Professional certification e.g. Professional Scrum Developer, Microsoft certified etc.
• Knowledge and experience of APIs, RESTful services and Microservice Architectures.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of writing software.
• Familiarity with programming languages (C#, JavaScript), related frameworks (.Net) and structures (MVC)
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL)
• Familiarity with container platforms (ie. Docker, OpenShift)
• Familiarity with version control tools (Git and building CI/CD pipelines)

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of developing on cloud-based environments such as AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge or experience of developing front-end elements using Blazor.
• Other programming languages (Java, Python)

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Comfortable working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse teams, and adapting to change.
• Actively contribute to technical discussions and decisions to produce quality, robust and sustainable solutions.
• Take accountability for delivering quality software solutions within appropriate timescales.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable at levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh, or willing to learn.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Public Health Wales

Address

Public Health Wales

2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care and services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistant, employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/ Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan (including achieving the Care Certificate). You will progress from a pay band 2 to pay band 3 on achievement of the Care Certification.

You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice and training on a regular basis and to support you meeting the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.

When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Please remember that skills and experience gained outside of work can be used as evidence in your application.

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Keen interest in role

Desirable

• Experience working in NHS

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• C and above in GCSE English and Maths or level 4 and above (or equivalent Adult Literacy and Numeracy).

Desirable

• Care Certificate

NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Some awareness of role and location

Desirable

• No previous experience is required although it would be desirable that the individual is able to demonstrate some prior experience and understanding of caring for others on a voluntary basis

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest of Dean Community Hospital

Steam Mills Road

Cinderford

GL14 3HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the Charity's patient safety, quality improvement, clinical governance, risk, information governance and health & safety functions.
• Lead the full implementation and ongoing operation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), ensuring patient-centred investigations and meaningful organisational learning.
• Drive a programme of quality improvement initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in patient safety and quality of care.
• Provide operational accountability for the organisational risk register and clinical risk management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing governance and patient safety team, including oversight of information governance, medical records and health & safety functions.
• Provide high-quality data, analysis, dashboards, governance reports and assurance papers for the Executive Management Board, Quality & Governance Committee, Board of Trustees and other senior forums.
• Support the Chief Nursing Officer in their role as Registered Manager and the Chief Executive Officer as Nominated Individual in relation to CQC registration and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee clinical audit, governance systems, incident reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safety alerts, national guidance and regulatory requirements are implemented effectively.
• Maintain robust information governance arrangements, including compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and relevant information governance standards.
• Build strong relationships with clinical leaders, consultants, operational teams and external stakeholders.
• Champion an open, transparent and supportive safety culture where reporting, learning and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You will be an experienced senior healthcare leader with a strong track record in clinical governance, patient safety and/or quality improvement within a UK healthcare setting.
• You will bring:
• Significant senior experience leading patient safety, clinical governance and/or quality improvement.
• A proven record of delivering measurable improvements for patients.
• Experience leading, managing and developing governance or patient safety teams.
• Strong practical experience of PSIRF, incident investigation and organisational learning.
• Experience of risk management, clinical audit, policy development and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge and experience of information governance, GDPR compliance and data security.
• Experience of health & safety management within healthcare or another complex organisation.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports and assurance papers to senior committees and Boards.
• Expert knowledge of patient safety and quality improvement methodologies, including systems thinking and human factors.
• Thorough knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
• Strong knowledge of UK patient safety, risk, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the use of data, SPC processes and graphical reporting.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• The resilience, judgement and credibility to operate effectively in complex and demanding situations.
• A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional training is required, alongside relevant quality improvement/patient safety and leadership or management qualifications or experience. Clinical registration, such as NMC or HCPC registration, is also identified within the person specification.
• Experience of working in a private healthcare environment, practising privileges and relevant project/programme management qualifications would be valuable

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 Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trusts view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.

Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is

the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in Mathematics and English to Grade C and above.
• NVQ level 3 in administration or an appropriate equivalent qualification or experience.
• RSA Typing Level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience.

LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of unsupervised administrative work in a busy office environment
• Experience of working in a customer-facing environment with evidence of telephone communication skills
• Experience supporting teams or managers and setting up/running effective office systems

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with the NHS/local authority

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Packages, e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and use of computers and keyboards
• Confident to liaise with other organisations and people as appropriate.

Desirable

• Previous experience and competency of an electronic patient records (e.g. SystmOne)

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Jenner Court

Pioneer Avenue

Gloucester

GL3 4AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will carry out complex clinical assessments, develop evidence-based formulations and support decisions about diagnosis, treatment, management and discharge for children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties.

They will supervise and support clinical staff, provide training across the children and young peoples pathway, and promote consistent use of agreed assessment tools, clinical processes and documentation standards.

The postholder will contribute to the development and evaluation of service processes, including case management, governance, audit, quality improvement and digital ways of working. They will be expected to manage competing clinical, supervisory and operational demands while maintaining high professional standards and a reflective, evidence-based approach to care.

Please see the Job Description attached for further information.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial and evidenced experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of children presenting to LD and neurodevelopmental services across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision and managing teams.

Desirable

• Experience of working across traditional service boundaries to develop integrated ways of working.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology
• Completion of further post-doctoral post-qualification specialist training in ASD (E.g ADOS).

Desirable

• Experience of working with digital industry and providers.

OTHER

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS/OTHER

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups at a high level of complexity (e.g. dual diagnoses, co-morbidities, parents with additional disabilities etc).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highpoint House

Highpoint House, Shooters Hill,

SE18 4QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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