Job description

Job responsibilities

Inform senior staff if asked or expected to work unsupervised without the relevant training or level of competence.

Attend training courses and partake in any other training strategies (mandatory and non-mandatory) as required to maintain knowledge and skills as required, this may involve overnight stay away from home.

Participate in own 1:1 meetings and PDP development.

Assist with the supervision and teaching in decontamination practices to new and less experienced technicians.

Support departmental needs to ensure monitoring, maintenance & servicing requirements of endoscopes and theatre instruments are undertaken in a way that offers little service disruption and report accordingly to senior staff

Ensure routine tests are undertaken and recorded in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance.

Undertake regular audits of decontamination and sterilisation processes and action any discrepancies to departmental guidelines.

To adhere to the recommendations for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and risk assessments appropriate to the clinical area.

Inspect equipment within the decontamination cycle to ensure processes are effective

Recognise devices by name and ensure theatre trays endoscopes are repacked correctly with correct instruments ancillary items, responsible for checking loan devices/trays and ensuring the correct items delivered prior to clinical use.

Attend and participate in departmental meetings

Support the development or refreshing standard operating procedures according to service change and modernisation

Will come into contact with remnants of blood, body tissue or offensive by-products as part of the cleaning cycles

The role is physically demanding and requires significant amounts of manual handling

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to train staff in decontamination systems
• Team worker
• Ability to stay calm/work under pressure
• Flexible
• Professional manner at all times
• Good communication skills, written and spoken
• Knowledge of Infection Control, Health & Safety, COSHH
• Manual handling

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in the decontamination of reusable medical devices

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• work accurately under pressure
• Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures
• A working knowledge of keyboard, typing and computer skills(
• Ability to use initiative
• Time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Supervisory experience
• Involvement with change, quality assurance and innovation work
• Decontamination/warehouse experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE or equivalent, including Maths and English

Desirable

• NVQ3 (Technical Certificate Decontamination) or equivalent level of knowledge and experience through decontamination training
• Willingness to attend training throughout the duration of being in post

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

QE Facilities

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the Department.
• To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department.
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
• To provide on call support. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols.
• To carry out ward rounds.

• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements.
• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
• To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, Core Trainees, STs and other staff as appropriate.
• Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.

• To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
• To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department.
• To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary.
• To attend regional and national meetings as necessary.
• To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.

• The post-holder will be encouraged to be active in clinical research.

• To work within the framework of team decisions.
• To take a whole systems to working with the wider health community.
• To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.

• To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
• To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements.
• To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process.
• To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs.
• To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.

• To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
• To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics.
• To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
• To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCS guidelines.
• To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. These build on the considerable progress already made by the Trust in clinical audit and continuous quality improvement.

The places of work for this post are Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals. Other work locations, including off-site working, may be agreed in the post-holders Job Plan where appropriate.

The on-call commitment will be delivered at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on both sites. Most of the established consultants do provide some service at one of our peripheral community hospitals.

The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace.

You may be required to work at any site within the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

• Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
• Ability to manage risk
• Ability to manage change
• Commitment to CPD / CME
• Experience in audit & clinical governance
• Working knowledge of evidence based practice
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Experience

Essential

• General training leading to CCT in general surgery
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on problems in colorectal.
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of both elective and emergency problems in general coloproctology
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Validated logbook indicating adequate and appropriate level of specialist colorectal surgical operative experience
• Training and experience in laparoscopic colorectal surgery

Desirable

• JAG accreditation in colonoscopy

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Honesty and reliability
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should refer to the supporting documents for a full JD outlining core responsibilities.

You will thrive if you enjoy a challenge of learning new skills, embracing new technologies including automation, helping patients, managing information efficiently, and enhancing IT skills with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, clinical systems and other systems.

If you are seeking a challenging, rewarding role in a growing, supportive team, wed love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Vaccinations: Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmental risks.
• Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.
• References: Two references required, one of which must be your current/most recent employer and reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.
• Employment history: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Customer service orientation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and organisational ability.
• Tolerance to fast pace working retaining professionalism to be able to support patients appropriately.
• Computer literate and adaptable in line with new ways of working.
• Problem-analysis and problem-solving.
• Administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow policies, practices and protocols.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Confident, welcoming, professional, and empathetic in approach to all interactions.
• Team player with a professional manner and appearance.
• Tactful, discreet, and proactive.
• Adaptable to taking on new skills and challenges.
• Flexible and responsive to new practices and working hours.

Knowledge

Essential

• Customer service principles and practices.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Reception protocols and call handling preferred but not essential.
• NHS / Clinical systems / MS Office applications.
• Previous experience in NHS/general practice preferred but not essential.
• Previous call-handling experience preferred but not essential.

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

Modality Partnership

Address

Wokingham Medical Centre

23 Rose Street

WOKINGHAM

Berkshire

RG40 1XS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ARRS Salaried GP Fixed Term Contract

The post-holder will manage a patient caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients.

Main Purpose of Job:

To support the GP partners in the Practice to manage a busy, interesting clinical caseload. The appointee will also have the opportunity to take part in leading on key disease areas (monitoring trends in treatment, staff training and prescribing) and assist in developing appropriate healthcare services for a diverse suburban patient list; including Directed Enhanced Services commissioning, patient participation and health promotion.

Responsible to:

The Practice Partners.

Main tasks of job:

Clinical Responsibilities

1) In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self 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, referrals and correspondence in a timely manner.

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

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

4) Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness.

5) In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health.

6) Providing counselling and health education.

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

8) Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.

9) Collecting data for audit purposes.

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

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

12) Ensuring that all work carried out which carries a private fee is properly recouped and accounted for; e.g. Medical Reports, Insurance reports, Private letters to third Parties etc.

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

Other responsibilities within the practice:

1) Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.

2) A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice.

3) Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the Practice.

4) Contributing to the development of computer-based patient records.

5) Contributing to the summarising of patient records and accurate Read-Coding of patient data.

6) Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

7) Mentor additional roles within the practice.

Confidentiality:

Data protection is a top priority for the Practice. The Data Protection Act places obligations on us to ensure that data is processed lawfully and stored according to its strict provisions. You are required to uphold the Companys data protection policies when dealing with information about patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers. Our work is of highly confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

Information relating to customers, colleagues, other 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 special category data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

1) Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines.

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

3) Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

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

5) Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

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

1) 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.

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

3) 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:

1) In addition to maintaining continued education through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, the post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

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

3) Maintaining skills and knowledge for CPD and accreditation via the annual GP appraisal process.

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

Quality:

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

1) Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.

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

3) 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.

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

5) Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

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

1) Communicate effectively with other team members.

2) Communicate effectively with patients and carers.

3) Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the planning and implementation of services:

The post-holder will:

1) Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance.

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

3) Participate in clinical audits when requested or where appropriate.

The above list serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the development of this role as the practice develops, and the overall business objectives of the practice change.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP

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

Oakwood Surgery

Address

Oakwood Surgery

856 Stratford Road

Birmingham

B11 4BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.oakwoodsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Application Completion

Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English Language.
• Excellent keyboard skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Administration of equivalent

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing a service to patients or customers
• Experience of using electronic systems
• Experience of Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge within the General Data Protection Regulations 2018
• Team Working

Desirable

• Previous NHS administration experience
• Experience of conflict resolution

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Good Organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Team working
• Knowledge of, and adherence to, General Data Protection Regulations 2018
• Excellent keyboard skills
• Knowledge of clinical pathways
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media
• Proven experience of working to deadlines
• Problem solving abilities and use of own initiative.
• Proactive and able to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of Lorenzo
• Ability to prioritise and allocate the team workload.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Good understanding of the NHS Agenda

Special Attributes and other

Essential

• Professional
• Caring
• Honest
• Accountable
• Responsible attitude

Other Requirements

Essential

• Interested in personal development.
• Flexible approach to hours and conditions

Desirable

• Willingness to travel to other 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queens Centre for Oncology and Haematology Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Hill Hospital Castle Road

Cottingham

HU16 5JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

• To share responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care to the patients presenting to the department.
• To examine and treat patients on the shop floor of the Department.
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
• To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call.
• To carry out ward rounds.

• To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations.
• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
• To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, SpRs, STs and other staff as appropriate.
• Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning. This would be agreed at initial job-plan review (6-12 months) and reflected in SPA allocation.

• To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
• To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department.
• To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary.
• To attend regional and national meetings as necessary.
• To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.

• The post-holder will be encouraged to be active in clinical research.

The Upper GI team has an inclusive approach to team working and it is expected that the appointee would embrace this approach and would also be expected:

• To work within the framework of team decisions.
• To take a whole systems to working with the wider health community.
• To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.

• To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies.
• To attend accredited conferences and meetings to update personal level of clinical practice, teaching and management skills in line with CME/CPD requirements.
• To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process.
• To participate in the Trusts annual Appraisal process and to respond to any identified development needs.
• To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy.

• To promote evidence based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. To change own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments.
• To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics.
• To be involved in risk management and quality assurance.
• To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCS guidelines.
• To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. These build on the considerable progress already made by the Trust in clinical audit and continuous quality improvement.

The places of work for this post are Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals. Other work locations, including off site working, may be agreed in the post-holders Job Plan where appropriate.

The on-call commitment will be delivered at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on both sites. Most of the established consultants do provide some service at one of our peripheral community hospitals.

The post-holder will generally be expected to undertake their Programmed Activities at the principal place of work or other locations agreed in the Job Plan. Exceptions will include travelling between work sites and attending official meetings away from the workplace.

You may be required to work at any site within the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or European Community Rights

Desirable

• Additional degrees, diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
• Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
• Ability to manage risk
• Ability to manage change
• Commitment to CPD / CME
• Experience in audit & clinical governance
• Working knowledge of evidence based practice
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Experience

Essential

• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on problems in Upper GI, including Upper GI Cancer
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on the breadth of emergency general surgical conditions
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Validated logbook indicating adequate and appropriate level of specialist Upper GI surgical operative experience
• Training and experience in laparoscopic Upper GI surgery

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under stress
• Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Honesty and reliability
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical1. To support the senior nutrition nurse and be responsible for own caseload providing an expert assessment plan and evaluation within the specialist area for enteral tubes2. To conduct regular ward visits to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and act as a resource for nutrition care planning and feeding tubes care delivery.3. To be involved in patient selection and education regarding enteral and parenteral nutrition support.4. To attend multidisciplinary / best interest meetings to discuss management of patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition at home.5. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation on the patient electronic system of individual patients in line with local and national standards and trust policy on confidentiality.6. To cover and support the organisation of home parenteral nutrition feed discharge patients as required alongside other nutrition nurse colleagues

Enteral7. To counsel and educate patients during the consent process for placement of enteral feeding tubes.8. To be competent to place nasogastric feeding tubes.9. To coordinate the gastrostomy service in collaboration with the senior nutrition nurse and interventional radiology team.10. To provide follow-up after interventional procedures for nutritional support and help with audit of outcome data.11. To be able to place secondary gastrostomy tube devices in hospital.12. To work alongside the dietitians and be involved in the setting up of a home enteral feed to ensure a safe and timely discharge.13. To educate and support the patient, carers, nursing staff and district nurses on the care of enteral feeding tubes before and after discharge.14. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutritional nursing care service to patients in line with national standards.15. To work closely with the nutrition nurse teams, dietitians, nurse leaders and nurse clinicians to promote good practice and lead and support changes in practice16. To take an active role in audit and annually supporting the review of nursing guidelines, policies and patient information concerning enteral and parenteral nutrition in conjunction with the dietitians and senior nutrition nurse.17. To identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduces the quality of care within the specialist service. Devise strategies to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.18. To maintain patient data and statistics for service development19. To attend and participate in departmental, professional update meetings and trust nutrition related meetings.20. To be responsible for own clinical professional development (CPD) to maintain competency and to ensure best practice.21. Take an active part in professional networks to ensure the exchange of knowledge and ideas, both locally and nationally. Contribute to the development of national policy.22. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse provide specialist nursing knowledge of nutritional care to medical and nursing staff and students23. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse deliver an education programme on the nurse management of oncology patients receiving nutrition support internally and externally at regional level to nursing staff and other health care professionals.24. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutrition link nurse group and be accountable to the Nutrition steering group.25. To promote good nursing practice in enteral and parenteral feeding to ward staff.26. To participate in the education of nursing staff on nutritionally screening patients, care planning and protected mealtimes and carry out regular audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Diploma or degree in nursing studies

Desirable

• Mentorship module

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute setting NHS experience
• Experience in oncology
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of educational study in nutrition
• Evidence of interest in nutrition
• Evidence in recent management and care of patients with feeding tubes

Desirable

• Evidence of setting standards and producing action plans
• Experience in endoscopic / radiological procedures
• Experience in gastroenterology

Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care
• To provide all nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team Independently insert nasogastric tube
• Ability to train patients/carers for enteral tube care
• Assess gastrostomy tubes
• Provide aftercare for feeding tubes
• Able to teach formally and informally
• Able to present information written and verbal
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Replace gastrostomy tubes

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of nursing issues in relation to nutritional support, enteral feeding and parenteral feeding
• Understanding of national nutrition standards and guidelines (CQC, NPSA, PLACE, NICE)
• Knowledge of endoscopic and radiologic procedures for nutritional support
• Evidence of own personal continuing professional development (CPD)

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Able to work as autonomous practitioner
• Able to manage own workload

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Dietetic Nursing - E00975

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet patients and visitors in a polite, professional, and welcoming manner
• Manage incoming calls, book appointments, and handle enquiries efficiently
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using clinical systems
• Liaise effectively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Comply with all practice policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements
• Support practice staff with day-to-day operational tasks as required
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educational Qualifications: Usually a high school diploma or equivalent. GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.
• Handling appointment scheduling efficiently.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
• Clear verbal and written communication. Friendly and professional telephone manner.

Desirable

• Administrative & IT Skills: Familiar with SystmOne, Microsoft Office for emails.
• Ability to deal with patients from diverse backgrounds

Experience

Essential

• Front Desk Experience:
• Working in roles with direct public interaction, e.g., reception
• Handling telephone calls professionally.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience managing patient appointments

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

Grosvenor House Surgery

Address

147 Broadway

London

W13 9BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL PRACTICE

Provide a specialist nursing service for patients and donors undergoing clinical apheresis, using advanced specialist knowledge, clinical judgement and decision-making to deliver safe, effective and individualised care.

Provide timely written and verbal information, advice and support to patients, donors and relatives to facilitate informed consent, shared decision-making and understanding of the apheresis pathway.

Maintain current specialist knowledge of clinical apheresis and cellular therapy collection procedures, relevant protocols, standards and practices, and apply this knowledge to clinical care and service development.

Coordinate and plan apheresis treatment pathways with members of the multidisciplinary team, including internal and external services, to ensure procedures are appropriately scheduled and communicated.

Lead the day-to-day clinical apheresis service, including autonomous management of a designated patient caseload and undertaking apheresis procedures as required.

Liaise directly with the consultant medical team regarding the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care and apheresis protocols.

Participate in outpatient clinics and support medical assessment of patients requiring apheresis, including assessment of venous access, confirmation of mobilisation and collection requirements, and communication of the planned pathway to relevant teams.

Ensure all documentation required for apheresis procedures is prepared and completed in a timely manner in accordance with departmental requirements and regulatory standards.

Work with the quality and data manager to maintain accurate records, collect relevant activity and outcome data, support service evaluation and contribute to change and improvement.

Develop, implement and review clinical apheresis policies, procedures and protocols, and participate in clinical audit, regulatory accreditation activity, annual reporting and quality manual development, including JACIE and HTA requirements.

Proactively review trial and commercial documentation relating to apheresis procedures and participate in relevant meetings to ensure requirements are understood and incorporated into the clinical pathway.

2. EDUCATION

Act as an expert resource within the organisation in the field of apheresis and cellular therapy collections, providing advice and support to the multidisciplinary team.

Plan and deliver training and education relating to apheresis and associated practice for members of the multidisciplinary team within and external to the Trust.

Coordinate the training, orientation and competency assessment of members of the clinical apheresis team, ensuring appropriate support and supervision are available.

Promote the professional development of staff within the clinical apheresis team and support the identification and achievement of learning needs.

Maintain own professional development and ensure mandatory and role-specific education and training requirements are met.

Represent the organisation and department nationally and internationally as an expert in cellular therapy collections, as appropriate.

3. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Manage the clinical apheresis nursing and nursing team in collaboration with the providing visible professional leadership and acting as a role model.

Provide confident management, leadership and specialist advice to staff within areas of responsibility, supporting effective communication, teamwork and safe practice.

Lead the development and implementation of standards for clinical apheresis practice and patient care, ensuring that standards are monitored and audited.

Lead planning meetings with medical and laboratory colleagues to coordinate the apheresis programme in conjunction with cellular therapy and donor coordinators.

Coordinate the scheduling of apheresis procedures and contribute to effective capacity planning and communication across the patient pathway.

Work within agreed budgetary constraints and support efficient procurement and management of clinical stocks, equipment and resources.

Ensure team objectives and key performance indicators are established and that mechanisms are in place to demonstrate compliance, activity and performance.

Contribute to human resource management, recruitment and implementation of relevant Trust human resource policies for staff within the service.

4. RESEARCH

Maintain current knowledge of relevant research and evidence relating to apheresis, cellular therapy collections and specialist nursing practice.

Support the application and evaluation of research findings to promote quality, evidence-based clinical practice.

Develop research interests within the specialist field of clinical apheresis and cellular therapy collections.

Participate, as required, in research and audit undertaken by members of the multidisciplinary team.

Review apheresis-related research applications in relation to established clinical practice, standards and service requirements

5. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL

Communicate professionally and courteously with patients, donors, relatives, colleagues and external stakeholders, using effective communication skills at all levels.

Demonstrate leadership by example through clear, fair and professional relationships with colleagues, sound organisation and effective clinical judgement.

Recognise and work within the limits of own professional competence, maintain confidentiality and practise in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant Trust policies.

Participate fully in performance review, identifying learning goals, development needs and support requirements.

Actively seek and engage in appropriate mentorship and professional supervision to support reflection and development, and provide supervision and support to colleagues.

Demonstrate the agreed Trust values and behaviours and take accountability for own attitude, conduct and professional behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant specialist education/training in haematology, apheresis, cellular therapy

Desirable

• Oncology/Haematology or transplant related courses
• Non-medical prescribing
• Working towards a masters in a health-related subject

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in Adult Haematology and/or cellular therapy
• Extensive experience of Clinical Apheresis and Cellular therapy collections
• Experience of coordinating complex patient pathways and working across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of clinical leadership, staff support, training and competency assessment

Desirable

• Experience of supporting research activity within specialist practice
• Experience of audit, quality improvement, policy/protocol development and regulatory/accreditation requirements

Skills

Essential

• Trained in Apheresis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Leadership and Management
• Decision making

Desirable

• Advanced Communication course

Knowledge

Essential

• Therapeutic Apheresis
• Cellular therapies processes and stem cell transplantation

Desirable

• Knowledge of current research and emerging developments in apheresis and cellular therapy
• Knowledge of research governance and study processes

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
• Demonstrates professional, respectful, inclusive and patient-centred practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Specialist Nursing - E00286

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include:

Act as a point of contact for the Research and Development core team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to general trial conduct. Assist with the general administrative duties associated with the set up and initiation of rials within an assigned team, under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Assist with completion of activity logs to enable invoices to be raised. Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.

Assist with the processing of trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Provide administrative support to the Clinical Research Nurses and Principal Investigators for safety reporting in accordance with protocol requirements, under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Complete team reporting mechanisms (i.e. recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers and electronic proformas).

Assist the Clinical Trials Coordinators with the development of trial workbooks for review by the lead Clinical Research Nurse and Principal Investigator.

Ensure collection of clinical case notes for all patients, so that these are available as needed, for monitoring and audit purposes.

Complete case report forms as per sponsor requirements and liaise with clinical trial monitors to ensure the data sent is valid and their requirements are met at site monitoring visits. This will be under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, archival tumour blocks, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.

Arrange shipping and delivery of relevant trial data and documents including import/export of tumour blocks, ECGs and copy scans. Arrange team and trial related meetings as required, producing minutes in a timely manner.

Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to a clinical trial in collaboration with the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary).

Assist with general preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams, under the direct supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators and lead Clinical Research Nurse.

Assist with trial document archiving by following the Trusts archiving guidelines.

Ensure that office/ trial related supplies are adequate and assist with the ordering process.

Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or administration experience

Desirable

• Degree in a science or health related discipline

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative tasks including data management

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a clinical trials or research environment
• Experience of working within a health care system

Skills

Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge

Essential

• Some understanding of the clinical trials process

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
• Knowledge of patient information systems

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Flexible With ability to adapt to service requirements
• Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

Renal - Q01128

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core responsibilities

Clinical practice

The role will mainly involve working in our Same Day Access Hub seeing patients for urgent on the day issues. The role will involve working alongside PCN team of GP supervisor / Paramedic Practitioner in the PCN Same Day Access Hub seeing patients on the day with urgent issues.

The post may include cross cover with the award-winning Frailty Visiting Team visiting patients who are housebound for urgent on the day issues.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.

Carry out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute, long term and complex health needs.

Manage undifferentiated undiagnosed condition and identify red flags

and underlying serious pathology and take appropriate action

Triage and treat patients, including same day triage, performing assessment of their needs and makes referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.

Interpret investigation findings to determine effective treatment plans & discuss with GPs where a second opinion is required

Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition, using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments.

Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers or relatives are involved where required. Actively take a personalised care approach and population centre care approach to enable shared decision making.

Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate for patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.

Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatment methods into a management plan.

Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols e.g. x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.

Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.

Refer patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.

Communication

Uses and adapts communication style to meet individual patient needs to ensure patients are fully informed about treatment.

Communicates effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating

Anticipates barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Maintains effective communication with the primary care team and with external stakeholders

Ensures awareness of sources of support and guidance and provides information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate.

Safeguarding adults and children

The postholder has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and children.

When adults or children and/or their carers use primary care services, it is essential that all adult and child protection concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately.

The postholder has a responsibility to ensure they are familiar with and follow local policies in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults and that they follow the local child protection procedures and any supplementary guidance.

The postholder has a responsibility to support appropriate investigations either internally or externally.

To ensure the postholder is equipped to carry out their duties effectively, they must also attend vulnerable adult and child protection training and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work they do and in accordance with the local vulnerable adult and child protection training guidance.

Leadership and management personal and people development

Takes responsibility for own learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Supports staff development in order to maximise potential and support practice development

Critically evaluates and reviews innovations and developments that are relevant to clinical practice

Contributes to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Maintains effective communication with those responsible for the overall commissioning and procurement process

Promotes the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in general practicecompleting relevant training in order to provide multi-professional clinical practice and CPD supervision to other roles within primary care.

Team working

Understands own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time

Works as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working

Creates and agrees clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritises own workload and uses effective time-management strategies to complete work within agreed timescales

Discusses, highlights and works with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manages and leads the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the PCN Clinical Director and the PCN management team

Education

Undertakes mentorship for more junior staff, assessing competence against set standards

Use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care

Assesses own learning needs and undertakes learning as appropriate

Provides an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning

Research

Critically engage in research activity and use evidence-based strategies to improve and enhance the quality of patient care

Participates in clinical governance activity and contributes to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Identifies, applies and disseminates research findings relating to own practice

Collects data for audit purposes and uses clinical audit to monitor quality in the service and implements change according to findings.

Participates in clinical trials and equipment testing.

Meets timescales/deadlines for audits and written returns to ensure that the Practice meets quality standards and receives the designated funding (e.g. Quarterly Enhanced Services returns, annual QOF audit

Quality

Under supervision and support of GPs in the practice, the post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practices, and will:

Participates in clinical governance activity and contribute to the improvement in quality of health outcomes through audit, risk management and the Quality and Outcomes Framework

Alerts other team members to concerns about risk, quality and safety.

Participates in investigation of incidents and events as required.

Contributes 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

Works effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manages own time, workload and resources.

Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

See attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• A clear understanding of the Multi-professioanl framework for advanced clinical practice in England
• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles
• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Local plan and national health policy
• Wider health economy
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Patient group directions and associated policy
• Knowledge/experience in general practice/elderly care or palliative care

Desirable

• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Knowledge of public health issues in the area

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self-directed practitioner
• Highly motivated
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm
• Team player

Skills

Essential

• Clinical leadership skills
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management
• Teaching and mentorship within a clinical setting
• Resource management

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience
• Recent primary or community experience
• Management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries
• Triage
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research

Desirable

• Project management
• Health-needs assessment

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree level in the relevant area of expertise
• for Advanced Clinical Practitioner Nurses only, have either graduated from a Centre for Advancing Practice accredited MSc advanced practice programme or completed the Centres ePortfolio (supported) Route
• MSc in advanced practice or equivalent accreditation
• Independent prescribing qualification
• for advanced practice pharmacists only, qualified from an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent and qualified as an independent prescriber

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision training and 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

West Kent Primary Care

Address

Hospice In The Weald

Maidstone Road

Pembury

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN2 4TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN/ Registered Nurse (Mental Health) with current registration.
• A willingness to complete Trust Mandatory Courses (will be required to complete and undertake relevant Physical
• Interventions training with adjustments considered if required)

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Band 5 RMN

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with an eating disorder

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities

• Support the Ward Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Trust/Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the Ward Manager in providing and developing good nursing practice ensuring that said practices are in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Assist in the establishment, monitoring and evaluation of agreed standards of patient care and quality service.
• Determine nursing care priorities, planning the delivery of patient care taking into account the skill mix of staff.
• Interpret the significance of the patients clinical observations and records, making decisions and planning in areas affecting patient care; reports promptly to medical or appropriate staff any matters which fall outside his/her responsibility.
• Monitor documentation completed by ward staff, ensuring they are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Establish an effective communication system with patients, their carers, family and all staff working in the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with any appropriate evaluation projects and in the assessment of new equipment and technology.
• With the Ward Manager, ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

Person Specification

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Trauma & Orthopaedic experience in an acute setting
• Relevant T&O Competencies
• Shift Leader Experience

Desirable

• Working towards Major Trauma Network Competency

Personal Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to delegate and prioritise

Experience

Essential

• Experience in taking charge of shifts
• Involvement in and Leading on Quality Improvement Projects or Changes in Practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Swan ward

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of the role.

You will need strong leadership skills, resilience, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. In return, you will be rewarded with a highly influential role, opportunities for professional growth, and the satisfaction of making a lasting impact on patient care and service delivery.

You will thrive if you enjoy leading people, implementing innovative solutions, analysing performance, improving operational effectiveness, and influencing positive change across healthcare services. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners, senior leaders, clinicians and operational teams to implement improvements, manage performance and support the delivery of high-quality patient care, while helping shape the future delivery of primary care services.

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding leadership role within a growing and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment Requirements

Vaccinations: Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where they are not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmental risks.

Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.

References: Two references required, one of which must be your current/most recent employer and reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment or training.

Employment history: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate, develop, and manage high-performing teams
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes to deadlines
• Good financial awareness and resource management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• Commitment to innovation and service transformation within healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of how the role contributes to the wider healthcare system and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of performance management, recruitment, employee relations, and sickness absence management
• Understanding of key managerial policies, procedures, and employment legislation
• Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and information governance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in the use of clinical systems and healthcare technologies
• Understanding of CQC, ICB, NHS England, and wider healthcare regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent management experience within General Practice or a healthcare setting

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional, proactive, and self-motivated
• Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and service excellence
• Ability to manage difficult situations and challenging conversations professionally
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and organisational needs
• Positive attitude towards learning, development, and continuous improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage others effectively

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

Modality Partnership

Address

Haydock Medical Centre

Woodside Road

Haydock

St Helens

WA11 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Ensure an effective and efficient reception service is provided to patients and any other visitors to the practice.

- Deal with all general enquiries, explain procedures and make new and follow-up appointments.

- Use your own judgment and communication skills.

- Explain practice arrangements and formal requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover, and ensure procedures are completed.

- Receive and make telephone calls as required. Divert calls and take messages, ensuring accuracy of detail and prompt appropriate delivery.

- Enter requests for home visits into the clinical system, ensuring to carefully record all relevant details and referring to the rota doctor where necessary.

- Enter patient information on to the computer as required.

- Open and distribute incoming mail.

- Photocopy and shred documentation.

- Open up premises at the start of the day when first to arrive, de-activate alarm and make all necessary preparations to receive patients.

- When last to leave at the end of the day, ensure that the building is totally secured, internal lights are off and the alarm activated.

- Keep the reception area, noticeboards and leaflet dispensers tidy and free from obstructions and clutter.

- Assist with the induction of new reception staff.

- Support reception team members in managing busy periods and resolving patient queries effectively.

- Process new patient registrations and action patient deductions.

- Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a GP practice or healthcare reception environment (essential). Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage competing demands. Proficient in IT systems relevant to GP practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively and empathetically with patients. Highly organised, with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. A flexible and proactive attitude toward change and service improvement. A genuine passion for patient care.

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

Cricklade Surgery

Address

113 High Street

Cricklade

Swindon

SN6 6AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Day to day practice nurse duties in a GP Surgery.

• Travel health advice and vaccinations
• Child immunisations and advice
• Family planning & womens health including cervical smears
• QOF: screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions
• Chronic disease management
• Obtaining blood samples
• Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
• Minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• The ideal candidate will be registered with the NMC and ideally have experience working in a GP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Heath Surgery

Address

London Road

Bracebridge Heath

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN4 2LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Service Manager will provide operational leadership for NHS Talking Therapies services, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care in line with national standards and local priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of NHS Talking Therapies services, ensuring delivery against access, waiting time and recovery targets
• Provide visible leadership to multidisciplinary teams, including Team Managers, Clinical Leads and data staff, ensuring clear accountability and performance oversight
• Work closely with the Trustwide Operational and Clinical Lead to plan, deliver and monitor service performance, identifying risks and leading corrective action where required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Integrated Care Board (ICB), commissioners, primary care and wider system partners, providing regular and accurate performance updates
• Ensure robust clinical governance arrangements are in place, including risk management, incident investigation, complaints handling, audit and compliance with Trust policies and information governance standards
• Lead service improvement and transformation programmes, supporting the development of new pathways and models of care in line with Trust and Greater Manchester priorities
• Manage designated budgets and resources, ensuring effective use of funding, identification of cost pressures and delivery of efficiency plans
• Oversee workforce management, including recruitment, retention, supervision, appraisal and staff development, ensuring a skilled and compliant workforce
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture, embedding a just culture approach and maintaining high standards of professionalism, accountability and compassion
• Analyse and interpret service data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes and experience
• Ensure compliance with NHS Talking Therapies clinical models, outcome measurement standards and national guidance
• Contribute to borough and Trust-wide strategic planning, business planning and service development
• Represent NHS Talking Therapies at local and system forums, contributing to wider mental health service development

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in health, social care, management or related field
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g. management, leadership, clinical) or equivalent experience
• Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in operational management within NHS or similar healthcare setting
• Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of delivering against performance targets (e.g. access, waiting times, outcomes)
• Experience of financial and budget management
• Experience of workforce management (recruitment, appraisal, supervision, HR processes)
• Experience of working with external stakeholders (e.g. ICB, commissioners, primary care)
• Experience in NHS Talking Therapies / IAPT services
• Experience of leading service improvement or transformation programmes

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) model and national guidance
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and quality standards
• Ability to analyse and interpret performance and activity data
• Financial awareness and ability to manage resources effectively
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, including presenting complex information
• Ability to build effective partnerships across services and organisations

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS systems (e.g. PC-MIS, PARIS or equivalent)
• Understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements

Leadership and Special Attributes

Essential

• Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and manage teams effectively
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and changing environment
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability and integrity
• Ability to lead change and support service development
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Promotes a positive and open culture aligned to a "just culture" approach

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to participate in operational rotas
• Willingness to travel across localities as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

NHS Oldham Talking Therapies

111 Union Street

Oldham

OL1 1RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

please see detailed job description and person specification. please note this role is for maternity cover for 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• oRegistration with BPS

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• oSpecialist training in therapeutic work with children, young people and families.

Experience

Essential

• oAssessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist (with demonstrable experience at a specialist level).
• oExperience of working with children and young people presenting with the full range of clinical severity across a wide range of care settings severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• oExperience of working with families and carers.
• oExperience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a MDT care plan
• Experience of teaching, training and / or professional and clinical supervision.

Desirable

• oExperience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
• oExperience of assessing and treating clients across the full range of care settings.
• oExperience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and young people and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, including psychometric testing, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to work flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends

work related circumstance

Essential

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Hope Unit, Fairfield Hospital

Rochdale Old Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 22nd September 2026

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date: 30th September 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Current up to date and relevant clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and management skills
• Able to act as a leader, effectively managing staff in the department
• Accountable for own professional actions
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels act as a change agent
• Computer literacy eg experience of electronic patient record

Other

Essential

• Frequent sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional moderate effort for several short period
• Walks, stands most of shift; occasionally moves, occasional manoeuvres patients
• Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable Concentration for patient clinical work
• Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
• Occasional highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Deals with patient complaints, conveys unwelcome news, management of complaints/concerns arising from incidents, communicating to patients and relatives
• Working in ward environment providing direct clinical care
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
• Experience of managing teams
• Experience of service development, such as clinical pathway management
• Substantial experience of working in a clinical environment
• Understanding of budget management within the NHS at departmental level
• Experience of involvement in relevant research/audit to underpin evidence-based practice
• Understand key features of clinical governance and risk

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered health professional Diploma / Degree level qualification
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Leadership training or qualification (minimum Level 4 ILM or equivalent) or equivalent experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport and Formby DGH

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent standard of education with the emphasis on numeracy and literacy.
• NVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• RSA/OCR Level 3 Typing/Word processing or equivalent.

Desirable

• Project management qualifications e.g. Prince 2.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a busy office and pressurised environment and managing a diverse workload
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of managing teams.
• 2 years administrative experience within the NHS or other complex organisation.
• To be able to demonstrate working on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of liaising with staff across different disciplines and organisational boundaries
• Experience of working across multi agency groups.
• Dealing appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience of supporting/managing projects.
• Working within financial constraints, policies and procedures.
• Experience of performance management

Knowledge

Essential

• Moving and handling object key trainer or prepared to undertake study.
• Thorough understanding of confidentiality and security of information.

Skills

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate effective problem solving abilities.
• Experience of working to and meeting deadlines.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills and the ability to employ these skills to maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to translate information from and across multiple formats and media.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload.
• Ability to produce documentation to a high standard.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.

Desirable

• Developing, implementing and maintaining processes, procedures and systems

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Doncaster - between Cantley Health Centre and St. John's Hospice

Weston Road

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 22nd September 2026

Closing date: 29th September 2026

Shortlisting date: TBC

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
• Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
• Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
• Experience of working in a team

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

• Frequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.
• Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately.
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death.
• Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
• Potential blood or body fluids exposure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L355DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Please see the job advert for more specifics. If you have any queries, please contact Laura Sadler, Assistant Director Clinical Quality Governance [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified and registered medical doctor or clinician i.e. MBBS, MD or equivalent.
• Full professional registration with GMC and a licence to practice.
• Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Relevant professional qualification in the area of Mental Health Services e.g. Medic, Doctor
• Extensive evidence of working across varied organistional settings.
• Member of relevant professional body.

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of Mental Health services across health and care.
• Working within a Mental Health setting or recent clinical experience with proven skills at both strategic and operational level.

Desirable

• Have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

Skills, Capabilities & Attributes

Essential

• Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
• Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
• Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.

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

NHS England

Address

Any NHSE Office across the Midlands

Flexible across the Midlands Region

B2 4HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full Job Description outlining core responsibilities.

You will thrive in this role if you:

Are passionate about excellent patient care

Enjoy innovation and problem-solving

Are open to new ways of working in Primary Care

Want to influence and improve service delivery

Value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth

If you are seeking a rewarding and career-advancing opportunity within a supportive, forward-thinking partnership, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment Requirements

Vaccinations: Full Hep B history, titre levels/boosters, MMR and Varicella status required

Right to work: Proof of UK eligibility required at interview

References: Two references required, one from your current or most recent employer

Employment history: Please declare any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more

Performers List: Applicants must be eligible for inclusion

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Eligible to practise independently as a GP in the UK
• Understanding of the GMS contract and QOF
• Awareness of GP commissioning and patient choice
• Understanding of multidisciplinary teams and ARRS roles

Desirable

• Interest in medical education and/or GP training

Skills

Essential

• IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) able to competently use all basic IT software
• IT skills (Use of Clinical Systems) experienced in use of a primary care clinical software system, preferably SystmOne and other remote consultation technology
• IT skills (systems and software) able to independently problem solve to enable effective remote working and minimise disruption to working day
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time Management

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• CCST in Primary Care (UK)
• Eligible to work in the UK
• On the UK GP Performers List
• Full UK driving licence / access to a vehicle

Desirable

• MRCGP (desirable)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Pleasant and supportive personality
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Smart appearance
• Resourceful
• Flexible & Adaptable approach to work including being available to provide cover as required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Modality Partnership

Address

Kingfisher Berkley Practice

Churchill Road

Walsall

WS2 0BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake timely comprehensive, holistic mental health assessments using Trust Approved documents including Mental Health Review, Mental Health Risk Assessment including the formulation of risk and Wellbeing Care plan.To identify and implement effective risk management plans for patients under your care.To provide person centered wellbeing care plans for patients under your care, using SMART goals.To promote choice and service user involvement in care planning and riskmanagement.

To ensure practice is in line with social inclusion and recovery models, using a strengths based approach to care.To follow the nursing process (Assess, Plan, Implement, Evaluate)

To understand and adhere to the Care Programme Approach.To have good knowledge around frequently used psychotropic medications including their doses, side effects and routes of administration.To be competent in the administration of intramuscular injections.To understand and adhere to the safe storage of medications, in line with TrustPolicy.To provide evidence based therapeutic interventions in accordance with NICE Guidelines, appropriate to the patients assessed needs.To provide education, advice, emotional and psychological support to patients under your care, with the aim of promoting re-enablement and recovery.To demonstrate effective communication skills when communicating withpatients, families and carers, the MDT, i.e. verbal handovers/discussions with both internal and external stakeholders, written assessments and reports, giving due regard to consent, confidentiality and Information Governance guidelines.To provide high quality accurate, contemporaneous record keeping using PARIS system, giving regarding to confidentiality, Information Governance guidelines adhering to Trust Policies.To support and work with colleagues, other MDT members and outside agenciescollaboratively and in best interests of the service user.To develop strong working relationships with the MDT and wider MDT to promote improved outcomes for patient care.To have good working knowledge of the MCA 2005 to support the assessment ofcapacity in complex situations, and support others to improve/develop their skills.To demonstrate good working knowledge of relevant legislation, i.e. MHA 1983, MCA 2005 and Care Act 2014.To provide leadership support to junior members of the team, i.e. Band 5 Nurses, Community Support Workers and Student Nurses. To contribute effectively to team discussions around patient care.To demonstrate good teamwork, taking accountability for decisions and actions taken.

Sharing skills and knowledge with the team to support their development.Ensure high quality of care, using the 6Cs of nursing, Trust Values and adhering to Trust Policies and procedures.To recognise own limitations and seek appropriate support when required.To ensure all carers are offered Carer Assessments.To identify, report and investigate concerns under Safeguarding Adultsprocedures.To complete Social Circumstances Reports for detained patients where their detention is being reviewed at Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current registration with appropriate regulatory body (e.g. NMC)
• Completion of Preceptorship

Desirable

• Qualification in psychologic therapeutic interventions
• Mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of relevant post registration practice
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience of working with people with a range of severe and complex mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of clinical supervision of other staff
• Experience of working within a Community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of therapeutic assessment techniques and interventions in the management of behaviour of individuals with complex mental health needs
• Knowledge of a range of screening and assessment tools and interventions utilised to support individuals with severe and complex mental health problems
• Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding adults procedures and practice
• Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and Care Act
• Comprehensive understanding of roles and responsibilities under the Care Programme Approach
• Understanding of key national and local policies and drivers in relation to adult mental health service

Desirable

• Knowledge of local authority and CCG commissioning processes

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to undertake the care coordinator role
• Evidence of ability to provide specialist mental health assessment and risk assessment / management and be accountable for decision making
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage own emotions and deal with others in highly stressful situations
• Ability to engage with and provide therapeutic interventions for this client group and carers
• Ability to prepare, record and complete relevant care records and reports to a professional standard
• Evidence of ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload, prioritise own time and work under pressure
• Ability to coordinate and delegate the work of junior staff
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour
• IT Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Horton House

Southlink Business Park, Hamilton Street

Oldham

OL1 4DE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Being a first point of contact for our patients, whether it be face to face or by the telephone, to offer support and guidance on choosing the right service at the right time.

Dealing with administrative tasks behind the scenes, processing incoming documents from third parties, prescriptions, GP Requests and much more.