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

• Professional qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with current professional registration.

Desirable

• CAMHS experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people - for newly qualified staff this could relate to placement experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
• Ability to relate well to young people
• Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
• Basic information technology skills
• Child development
• An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
• Awareness of the dynamics of multi agency team working
• Awareness of safeguarding children processes

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people
• Understanding of family dynamics

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage own work with limited supervision
• Able to give and receive support
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development
• Committed to multi agency working
• Committed to the meaningful participation of users and carers in care planning and the development of services

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.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

• oDoctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
• oHCPC registered practitioner psychologist
• oContinued professional development through structured self-study, specialist clinical supervision, and/or relevant combination of short courses

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialist areas of psychological practice.
• oPost-qualification training in an evidence-based psychological, family or systemic intervention for eating disorders.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience as a clinical psychologist working with children, young people and families, including experience within an eating-disorder service or a closely related specialist children and young people's mental-health setting.
• Highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence based intervention with children and young people with complex mental-health needs and their families.
• Experience of assessing and managing complex psychological, physical-health, safeguarding, self-harm and suicide risk within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems.
• Experience of working as a senior clinician and contributing to complex multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Experience of working within multi agency teams and contributing to multi agency service development.
• Experience of providing clinical and professional leadership, consultation, supervision and training.
• Experience of leading or contributing significantly to service development, pathway redesign, audit, research, evaluation or quality improvement.
• Experience of professional oversight or management of qualified and pre qualified psychological professionals

Desirable

• Experience within a specialist children and young people's eating-disorder service.
• Experience of working with ARFID or eating disorders alongside autism, ADHD or other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Experience of developing or leading a specialist eating-disorder pathway.
• Experience of developing or leading a specialist eating-disorder pathway
• Experience of multi-family, group or parent-focused interventions.

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed knowledge of the psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of children and young people with eating disorders and their families.
• Knowledge of evidence-based psychological, family and systemic interventions for eating disorders.
• Knowledge of the physical-health risks associated with eating disorders and their interaction with psychological distress, eating-disorder behaviours and family or systemic factors.
• Knowledge of the impact of autism, ADHD, sensory and communication needs and trauma on eating-disorder presentation and treatment.
• Doctoral-level knowledge of clinical psychology, research design and methodology.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, national guidance and their implications for clinical practice, safeguarding and professional leadership.
• Highly developed knowledge of specialist psychological assessment and therapy, including the ability to integrate different theoretical models.

Desirable

• Knowledge of specialist approaches to ARFID and eating disorders co-occurring with neurodevelopmental differences.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to integrate complex psychological, developmental, physical-health, risk, family and systemic information into a coherent formulation and multidisciplinary treatment plan, including where information is incomplete or professional views differ.
• Ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive information clearly and compassionately to children, young people, families, professionals and senior leaders.
• Ability to lead psychologically informed multidisciplinary care and influence practice beyond direct clinical work.
• Ability to provide high-quality clinical and professional supervision, consultation, teaching and reflective practice.
• Ability to lead service development, audit, research, evaluation and quality improvement and use data to inform change.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships across professional, organisational and agency boundaries.
• Ability to adapt practice to developmental, communication, sensory, cognitive, cultural and relational needs and promote equitable access and outcomes.

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Stone Castle

Gardens Lane

Conisbrough

DN12 3JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide to the local population evidence-based women-centred midwifery care and be accountable for the overall provision of excellent care. To hold current NMC registration as a Midwife, working within the NMC Code of Professional Standards (2015).

To be a competent midwife, working flexibly within the Midwifery Service and be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within our integrated maternity service.

To provide evidence-based, woman-centred midwifery care within the Community Birth Team, with a primary focus on delivering safe, personalised intrapartum care in homebirth settings and alongside midwifery-led birth units.

The post holder will promote physiological birth, continuity of care, informed choice and positive birth experiences whilst ensuring timely recognition and escalation of complications.

Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care across community and birth setting pathways, supporting women and families with varying levels of complexity.

The role requires confidence in managing labour and birth in community environments, responding effectively to obstetric and neonatal emergencies, and facilitating safe transfers when required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Significant experience supporting physiological labour and birth in both home and birth unit settings.

- Knowledge of national maternity policy, strong understanding of antenatal and postnatal pathways and evidence-based practice relating to community intrapartum care.

- Confidence in autonomous decision-making and risk assessment when working in community environments.

- Competence in recognising and managing obstetric and neonatal emergencies in homebirth and birth unit settings, including initiating emergency transfer processes.

- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills that support informed choice and shared decision-making.

- Commitment to promoting normality, continuity, safeguarding, public health and personalised care.

- Ability to work flexibly within an on-call service and respond effectively to the unpredictable nature of intrapartum care provision.

- Experience of collaborating with ambulance services, obstetric teams, neonatal services and wider multidisciplinary partners to ensure seamless and safe care.

See Job description for detailed list of main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• United Kingdom recognised Degree in Midwifery Practice
• Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
• Current experience and evidence of working as a Band 6 midwife or above

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
• Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team, Lead Midwives, Consultant Obstetricians
• Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan.
• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery.
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence midwifery practice relating to area of clinical practice, management, education and research.
• Demonstrates ability to question and challenge midwifery practice in a constructive way so that standards of care are continually evaluated and improved.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
• Tenacity to pursue goals energetically and succeed despite resistance
• Strong, professional leadership qualities, assertive and self-confident individual
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility

Clinical / Experience

Essential

• Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
• Experience of providing intrapartum care within homebirth and/or midwifery-led birth unit settings
• Evidence of supporting physiological birth and promoting informed choice
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently across the county

Desirable

• Previous experience in a relevant speciality
• Experience of managing emergencies and transfers in a community setting

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and self-aware
• Creative and Flexible
• Resilient under pressure
• Team focused
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community - Gloucestershire Wide

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as a member of the Aseptic Supply Unit (ASU) Team, contributing to the safe, effective and efficient supply of aseptically prepared chemotherapy and other medicinal products in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.

• To prepare and maintain the necessary documentation and records to support the timely supply of ready-made aseptically prepared products.

• To accurately dispense outsourced parenteral chemotherapy treatments, ensuring that products are suitable for use and that batch numbers and expiry dates are accurately recorded and traceable.

• To dispense oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines against electronic prescriptions from the Oncology and Haematology Department, ensuring that all products are supplied in accordance with specific drug requirements and established procedures.

• To ensure that medicines, materials and products are stored appropriately in accordance with manufacturers requirements, with particular attention to storage conditions and expiry dates. This is especially important for chemotherapy medicines, many of which have short shelf lives and are high-cost products.

• To organise, maintain and securely store documentation and records, ensuring that records are archived appropriately in accordance with legal, regulatory and departmental requirements.

• To promptly report any incidents, errors, discrepancies or procedural deficiencies to Senior or Lead Aseptic staff, supporting the investigation and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions

Please refer to the attached JD file.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths

Desirable

• Vocational qualification in IT skills
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a pharmacy
• Experience using computer systems
• Experience of clinical administrative work

Desirable

• Experience working in Hospital pharmacy Aseptics
• Experience working in a team
• Previous interest/experience in cancer services

Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Desirable

• Knowledge of pharmacy JAC computer system
• Knowledge of an oncology prescribing computer system

Skills

Essential

• Shows initiative
• Honest and Trustworthy, reliable
• Ability to work as part of a team, supporting others
• Methodical, excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Calm and able to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills
• Evidence of time management skills and prioritisation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as an HCPCregistered Biomedical Scientist, contributing to the effective delivery of departmental services.

They will support Laboratory Management in implementing and maintaining a cohesive service, working in partnership with the departments clinical lead.

They will be responsible for applying the departments quality policy, including delivery of agreed quality objectives.

They will contribute to the implementation and maintenance of UKAS standards by using the established Pathology Quality Management System, supporting the quality cycle and audit processes required for ISO 15189 compliance.

They will assist in developing action plans to address nonconformities identified through internal or external audits or complaints, ensuring that corrective and preventative actions are completed and embedded.

They will follow and update departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using the QPulse Document Management Module.

Where delegated, they will take responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and implementing SOPs within the QPulse system.

They will manage the daytoday quality operations within the department, supporting senior staff with documentation, and training staff of all grades in standardised quality processes and effective use of the Quality Management System.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• Masters degree or related professional health care qualification or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Audit and evaluation, clinical & information governance
• Significant specialist knowledge of Microbiology acquired over a significant period

Desirable

• Managing staff Implementation of new technologies e.g. laboratory equipment and Pathology information management systems

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels
• Good listening skills
• Manage highly complex information
• Excellent Inter-personal skills
• Ability to utilise evaluation tools
• Ability to analyse complex data and use information to inform judgements
• Standard keyboard skills
• Personal integrity - leading by example
• Drive and determination
• Flexibility Tactful and diplomatic
• Flexible in approach and in working relationships

Desirable

• Leadership skills
• Able to communicate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout Health Economy
• Negotiation skills
• Proven project management skills
• Team Leader and decision maker
• Commitment to service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly specialised and extensive knowledge of Microbiology

Desirable

• Lean working
• National and local issues facing Pathology

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The Post-holder must possess dual qualifications:
• *a core professional qualification within Education, Health, Social Work or Management
• and
• *a post-graduate clinical Diploma/Masters Degree in Systemic Family Therapy from a training institute recognised by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT) or equivalent
• The Post-holder must possess an active registration as a Systemic Psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Austen House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2TA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.

You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website:

• Read about our application process
• Learn more about our culture at NHSBT

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification. These can be accessed via the link below, or by clicking ‘Apply’ if you are viewing this advert on another site.

This vacancy will close at 23:59pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.

The assessment process for this role will consist of a single panel interview with a task to prepare.

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 19th/20th/21st October – subject to confirmation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters Level as demonstrated either by academic qualification or supported by extensive senior management and leadership experience at a senior level.
• Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Requirement for Nursing and Midwifery Registration or Health & Care Professions Council Registration professional registration which must be maintained in the role.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of successful improvement in service delivery and development and implementation of change.
• Experience in managing and motivating people to deliver strategy and business objectives.
• Experience of working as a senior Manager in the NHS
• Evidence of experience of leading effective change and innovation within teams /across an organisation.
• High level of knowledge of current issues, research and developments within the entire donation and transplantation pathway, supporting and maintaining the processes which underpin it.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of organ donation the entire donation and transplantation pathway.
• Experience of staff management to include recruitment, training, performance management.
• Demonstrable experience of analytical skills to lead and support the implementation of new and changing initiatives.
• Awareness of current professional issues and developments within organ donation and transplantation, and the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to own Continued Professional Development (CPD) and application in practice.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel extensively, including overnight stays when required (with appropriate prior notice).
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel and spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post (with appropriate prior notice).

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

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

NHSBT - Bristol Filton

500 North Bristol Park

Northway, Filton

Bristol

BS34 7QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Clinical

To assist the Ward Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care

To communicate complex sensitive and complex information to patients or careers.

To participate in the Cardiology nurse rota

To audit care against agreed standards

To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and

develop action plans to address weaknesses

To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their diagnosis as they need

To base own practice on current best evidence

To lead on any shift allocated the care for the unit

To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit

To lead on identified clinical audit projects

To ensure data with DIGIT, LORENZO and SAFECARE are kept up to date through the shift.

To ensure PCI and other audits are completed for all patients across the unit.

Manage Services - Main Duties

To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.

To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.

To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.

To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Ward Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.

Manage Finance - Main Duties

To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Ward Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.

To assist the Ward Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.

Manage People - Main Duties

To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.

To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Ward Manager at regular intervals

To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.

To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Ward Manager of unresolved and potential problems.

To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Ward manager for further action.

Manage Information

To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Ward Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.

To assist the Ward Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans.

Professional

To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.

To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Ward Manager in the development of junior staff as required.

To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit

Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in adult nursing (or equivalent).
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• leadership qualification

Desirable

• Recognised cardiology qualification
• ALS qualified
• ECG interpretation

Experience

Essential

• 3 years acute medicine experience

Desirable

• experience in a cardiology setting

Skills

Essential

• Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
• Can plan, delegate and supervise others
• Able to manage clinical area effectively
• Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
• Able to lead in clinical audit
• Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
• Aware of current NHS issues and priorities

Desirable

• experience in roster management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to lead and develop an effective team
• Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
• Initiates change
• Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult /Paediatric) appropriate to the job role.
• *
• Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
• *
• Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
• *
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cromwell House

15 Andover Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 7BT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with recent critical care/ITU experience.
• 1-2 years Post-registration Critical Care qualification.
• Demonstrated critical care competencies.
• Current ALS, PILS, or ILS certification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and accountable practice.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a critical care setting.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for complex patient caseloads.
• Use specialist clinical equipment and monitoring technology.
• Promote best practice and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Support colleagues and participate in ongoing professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with recent critical care/ITU experience.
• 1-2 years Post-registration Critical Care qualification.
• Demonstrated critical care competencies.
• Current ALS, PILS, or ILS certification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and accountable 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

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA

Nottingham

NG12 4GA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• - Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Can remain calm and professional when working under pressure.
• - Is organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• - Has good attention to detail and takes pride in their work.
• - Is confident using computer systems and is willing to learn new systems and processes.
• - Treats patients, colleagues and healthcare professionals with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• - Is committed to providing a high standard of patient service.

Desirable

• - Is friendly, approachable and genuinely enjoys helping people.
• - Understands the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• - Is able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• - Has a flexible and positive approach to work.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• IT literate

Desirable

• Knows SystmOne
• Familiar with Microsoft products

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient/customer facing role

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP surgery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Corfton Road Surgery

Address

Corfton Road Surgery at West Ealing Pharmacy

Sinclair House, The Avenue

London

W13 8AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

Previous experience is advantageous but not essential. The Trust is committed to your development and will create a dedicated personal development plan for you, to make sure you are fully supported. We have a dedicated education team who are committed to guide and nurture you through your career. They will be on hand to support and guide you in completing the Care Certificate, to ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake your new role. You will be assigned an assessor on the ward which you are based, who will support you as you embark upon your exciting journey at Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst working alongside one our amazing teams, you will have the chance to develop and showcase these skills. Some of our HCAs have gone on to become Nursing Associates or Registered Nurses so the sky is the limit for you here in Bolton!

Our hospitals are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our staff work on a shift basis to ensure our patients receive the very best care at all times.

You may be required to work across a number of wards and departments across the Division on a rotational basis so this is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a number of different clinical areas.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• NVQ or Apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 or above in Care or equivalent. If attained a level 2 must be willing to work towards a level 3 Apprenticeship once started in the Trust

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience
• Good communication skills
• Care Certificate

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of Numerical & Verbal reasoning.

Desirable

• Basic computer literacy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a team/team environment.
• Experience of working in health care setting with a range of client groups.

Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ROYAL BOLTON HOSPITAL

MINERVA ROAD

Bolton

BL4 0JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Chris Ellison

Position: Deputy Chief Finance Officer

Email: [email protected]

Shortlisting Date: w/c 5th October

Interview Date: w/c 19th October

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest teaching hospitals in the NHS as well as an award winning Finance team, with a recently renewed level 3 towards excellence (FFF) accreditation.

You will work closely with senior clinical and operational leaders, lead a team of finance professionals and have the opportunity to influence key decisions affecting large and complex services.

If you are looking for a role where you will be part of a collaborative and progressive team where you can make a real difference in driving improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As Director of Finance (Operational), you will:

• Lead the Trust’s Financial Planning and Reporting team and provide leadership to senior finance colleagues.
• Shape and maintain the Trust’s long-term financial model, annual financial plan and budget-setting process.
• Lead high-quality monthly and annual financial reporting, including information presented to the Board, Trust committees, executive leaders and external organisations.
• Provide authoritative, impartial advice on budgets, business cases, financial performance, organisational risk and major service changes.
• Strengthen financial benchmarking, business intelligence and insight into productivity and efficiency opportunities.
• Interpret national policy, guidance and legislation, assessing the implications for the Trust and supporting effective implementation.
• Work closely with clinical, operational, workforce and finance leaders across the Trust and with partners across West Yorkshire.
• Deputise for the Deputy Chief Finance Officer where appropriate.
• Create an inclusive, empowered and continuously improving finance function in which colleagues can thrive and develop.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select Apply to view the full Job Description

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Trust Headquarters LTHT

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social worker

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to understand the difference between crisis planning and contingency planning and able to formulate explicit planning in these areas
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of the care pathways for psychosis and non psychosis and relevant interventions
• Understanding of how physical illness and substance misuse can affect the mental health

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to work sensitively in a non judgemental way with service users who are in crisis
• Assertiveness skills in relation to bed management
• Ability and skills in undertaking robust psycho social urgent assessments of mental health service user needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Barn

Lancaster

LA1 4JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a UK Pharmacy Technician
• Level 3 QCF Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) or equivalent
• Accredited checking technician

Desirable

• Qualifications to be NVQ Assessor / Educational Supervisor / Practice Supervisor
• Has completed the Health Education England Medicines Optimisation Programme or equivalent

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of being in a Medicines Management role e.g. Assessment of Patients own medicines, drug history taking, medicines reconciliation.
• Experience of liaising and interacting with nursing and medical staff and other healthcare professionals.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a ward environment
• Experience of staff training and supervision

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• IT literacy

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Dealing with patients and the public
• Patient counselling techniques
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)

Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.

We invite applications from suitably qualified Clinical Psychologists. The successful candidate will be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale)
• Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model

Knowledge

Essential

• Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area)
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of research and audit
• Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System
• Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
• Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities
• Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities
• Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise with multiple systems
• Utilise psychometric tests competently
• Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours
• Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work
• Use approved breakaway techniques
• Demonstrate effective keyboard skills

Desirable

• Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
• Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orca House

Osbaldwick Link Road

York

YO10 3JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our IT Hub provides technical, administrative and operational support across the PCN. The IT Hub Administrator role combines hands-on technical support with a varied range of administrative and data-related responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who is IT literate, highly organised and an excellent communicator. You will need to be comfortable adapting to changing priorities, managing your own workload and solving problems as they arise.

The IT Hub supports practice staff Monday to Friday during practice opening hours and may occasionally assist patients with appropriate technical queries, such as NHS App support.Staff submit IT issues and requests through our service desk. You will help triage and resolve these requests, minimising disruption to staff and patient care. Where an issue cannot be resolved directly, you will liaise with the appropriate third-party support provider.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting practice software, including EMIS, Docman, Anima, Accurx and Microsoft 365 applications
• Troubleshooting PCs, laptops, printers, webcams and other hardware
• Supporting telephony systems
• Supporting third-party clinical devices and software
• Assisting with remote access, including VPN and virtual desktop
• NHSmail and Smartcard support
• Managing software installation requests
• Website management
• Developing and managing EMIS resources, including protocols, templates, concepts and documents
• Supporting EMIS/SNOMED coding queries
• Building and running searches, reports and general analysis of patient or practice data
• Setting up accounts and providing IT induction for new starters
• Removing accounts and access for staff leavers

Each member of the IT Hub has a regular workload alongside responding to day-to-day requests. Administrative responsibilities include:

• Running and exporting data from health record systems
• Sending SMS and letter invitations and communications to patients
• Supporting searches and electronic mailouts for research projects
• Processing patient requests for online access to medical records through the NHS App
• Running data-quality searches
• Processing Accurx questionnaire responses
• Running EMIS reports
• Supporting vaccination invitation programmes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A sound education to A-level standard or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience communicating effectively with a range of people
• Experience working successfully as part of a team
• Be computer literate and confident using standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Have excellent attention to detail and work accurately
• Have a planned and organised approach to your work
• Be able to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines
• Communicate IT updates and solutions clearly and concisely, including to colleagues who may be less confident using technology

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Administrative and/or technical support experience, ideally within primary care
• Experience working in a computer-based office environment
• Previous experience working within general practice
• Experience using the back-end functions of EMIS Web, including configuration, Population Reporting, protocols and documents

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

Whiteladies Medical Group

Address

Whatley Road

Bristol

BS8 2PU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Nurse Lead (Clinical); Practice Manager (Administration)

RESPONSIBLE FOR: n/a

JOB PURPOSE:

Working under the direct supervision of the Nurse Lead and Nursing team and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

Hours of Work

27 hours per week

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To perform venepuncture for patients

2. ECG Recording and uploading on patient records

3. Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses to ensure specimens are ready for collection by the pathology service

4. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

5. Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and coil clinics.

6. Follow practice protocols eg infection control, health and safety, clinical waste.

7. Maintain and order drugs, immunisations, instruments and clinical supplies including stock rotation

8. To collect and send instruments to CSSD as per practice protocol.

9. To take and record blood pressure readings (but not to interpret) as requested by GPs/Nurses

10. To manage loan of blood pressure monitors to patients including loaning of equipment, recall of equipment, audits, average readings, clean monitors before loaning out.

11. To undertake simple dressings under the supervision of qualified nurses following local recommendations and using aseptic technique.

12. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well being including undertaking height, weight and body mass measurements,

13. Following up of Long Term Condition patients within the annual reviews process, supported by the Nursing Team

14. Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

15. Undertake audits as required, (with assistance from nursing team) eg clinical waste audit

16. To perform other clinical tasks as trained to meet the needs of the practice including ear syringing, spirometry.

17. Maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice.

18. Chaperone duties as required

19. Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion on EMIS Web including entering accurate Read/Sno-med codes.

20. Administer influenza vaccinations and B12 injections under Practice protocols.

21. Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

22. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested and deemed suitable by the Management/Partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Good standard of general education
• *Appropriate qualification in health and social care - NVQ level 3 or equivalent/care certificate.
• *Appropriate qualification in phlebotomy

Desirable

• GCSE Mathematics
• GCSE English
• Competence in administering influenza vaccinations
• Competence in ear syringing
• Spirometry Training

Skills

Essential

• *Good communication skills (Written and Oral)
• *IT skills
• *Time Management and the ability to work to prioritise
• *Problem solving skills
• *Interpersonal skills

Behaviours

Essential

• *Confidentiality, integrity and honesty
• *Performing under pressure/ ability to remain calm, controlled and professional
• *Planning and organising
• *Ability to make yourself compatible within the Team, and work effectively as a team member.
• *Self motivated/resourceful
• *Flexibility/available to work flexible hours demanded by the job
• Well presented
• *Adaptability
• *Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance; working with the Practice to access appropriate training based on identified need

Experience

Essential

• *Proven phlebotomy skills
• *Experience of using own initiative/multi tasking
• *Practical experience of computerised recording systems*
• *Competence in wound care

Desirable

• Experience of working within a General Practice environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice

Address

Kingsway Lodge

King Street

Much Wenlock

Shropshire

TF13 6BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with rheumatological conditions.

Monitor disease activity and treatment response.

Manage nurse-led clinics in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients and disease flares.

Develop and implement individualised care plans.

Contribute to the early diagnosis and ongoing management of inflammatory arthritis and other rheumatological diseases.

Medication Management

Monitor patients receiving DMARDs, biologic therapies, and other specialist treatments.

Review blood test results and identify abnormalities requiring intervention.

Educate patients regarding medication safety, side effects, and adherence.

Support biologic therapy initiation and ongoing monitoring.

Prescribe medication within competence and scope of practice where appropriately qualified.

Patient Education and Support

Provide education regarding disease processes, treatment options, self-management, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Support patients to make informed decisions regarding their care.

Facilitate patient empowerment and self-management.

Provide psychological support and signpost patients to relevant services and support organisations.

Care Coordination

Act as a key point of contact for patients and relatives.

Coordinate care across primary, secondary, and tertiary care services.

Liaise with GPs, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Ensure timely referrals and follow-up arrangements.

Facilitate smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient services.

Leadership and Management

Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in developing policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines.

Support the management of clinical risk within the service.

Participate in audit, governance, and service evaluation activities.

Deputise for the Lead Rheumatology Nurse as required.

Education and Training

Maintain specialist knowledge through continuing professional development.

Participate in teaching and training programmes for staff, students, and patients.

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship where appropriate.

Promote evidence-based practice within the rheumatology service.

Research and Audit

Participate in clinical research studies and service evaluations.

Contribute to data collection and audit programmes.

Implement findings from research and national guidance into clinical practice.

Support continuous service improvement through quality initiatives.

Communication

Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients and families.

Build therapeutic relationships with patients experiencing long-term conditions.

Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policies.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain NMC registration and adhere to the NMC Code.

Practice within professional and organisational policies and procedures.

Maintain patient confidentiality and information governance standards.

Undertake mandatory and statutory training requirements.

Contribute to safeguarding and infection prevention activities.

Person Specification

Application and interview

Essential

• NMC registration
• Post registration experience
• Health Assessment module

Desirable

• Non medical prescriber (or working towards)
• Experience of managing rheumatological conditions requiring DMARD and biologic therapy

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 Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wednesfield Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Recognised professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing e.g. RMN.
• * Evidence of continued professional development.
• * Appropriate leadership qualification (at diploma level) or equivalent vocational experience.
• * Educated to master's degree level or willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre

William Macleod Way

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Paramedic Practitioner (PP) will act autonomously within their professional scope of practice providing care for patients face to face, telephone consultations and home visits.

The post-holder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice to patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.

The Paramedic Practitioner will need to prioritise and triage the needs of patients accordingly, making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner.

The post-holder will use skills, knowledge and competencies as a qualified Paramedic Practitioner in order to be responsible and accountable for managing patient caseloads for treatments, referral, admission and discharging patients as appropriate.

Job responsibilities:

• The post holder will provide clinical care within a team consisting of clinical lead, general practitioners, practice nurses and Healthcare assistants.
• Patient contact will be via patient facing clinics, triage, on-call duties and home visits
• Duties include, but not limited to: Care home visiting service, home visits and "minor illness" management
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
• Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
• Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
• Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
• Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to 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.
• Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
• Works as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Professions Council. Ensure that personal and professional clinical standards are maintained.
• Enhance own performance through Continuous Professional Development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development in order to meet the needs of the service.
• To participate in the audit process, evaluation and implementing plans and practice change in order to meet patient need.
• Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team and work colleagues.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care or similar setting
• Experience in triage
• Experience of dealing with patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed conditions
• Experience in triaging and managing minor illness and injury
• Evidence of delivering a service which improves quality and outcomes for patients
• Recognises priorities when problem solving, identifies deviations from the normal pattern, is able to refer to seniors or GPs
• Work effectively independently and as a team player.

Desirable

• Electronic clinical recording systems i.e. EMIS, Experience working in a primary or community care setting
• Telephone triage
• Chronic Disease Management

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified paramedic or specialist paramedic - FDSc or BSc qualified and registered with HPCP or Post registration certificate (Level 3) in first contact care
• Chronic disease management and mental health experience

Desirable

• Accredited training in chronic disease management
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification to undertake the professional role of independent/supplementary non-medical prescribing

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

Stone Cross Surgery

Address

Mimram Road

Stone Cross

Pevensey

East Sussex

BN24 5DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake a wide range of complex scientific procedures which result in the interpretation of biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. They will dissect the full range of specimens from all specialties (Category A-C) as required and competent and may dissect select specimens from all specialties as per training and competence (Cat D-E).

Communicate using a wide range of complex scientific and medical terminology to clinical colleagues including pathologists, surgeons and radiologists ensuring full comprehension and appropriate action.

Play a lead role in the education, training and development of Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff in the macroscopic description, dissection and sampling of specimens.

Play an active role in the service's training and education programme

Plays an active role in coordination and management of collection of tissue for research purposes.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates a high level of resilience and ability to deal with distressing and stressful circumstances
• Able to maintain concentration for long periods of time in order to produce timely, accurate clinically focussed work
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills at all levels of organisation
• Able to write complex documents with clarity and precision

Qualifications

Essential

• BMS Diploma of Expert practice in Histological Dissection
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist
• MSc (or equivalent) in relevant specialty
• Member of the Institute of Biomedical Science

Desirable

• Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 24 months dissection experience including benign and malignant resections
• Competency assessments for RCPath specimen types Cat A-C in all specialties demonstrated
• Evidence of training Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff
• Experience of leadership and management within a Pathology setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of comprehensive CPD portfolio in relevant specialty
• Up to date knowledge of Royal College of Pathologists guidelines for specimen dissection
• Up to date knowledge of Evidence based national and international patient care pathways
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in laboratory
• Understanding of up to date UKAS/ISO15189 or equivalent standards for medical laboratory accreditation

Skills

Essential

• Advanced macroscopic tissue recognition and dissection skills
• Evidence of ability to order appropriate ancillary tests (e.g. fresh tissue collection)
• Able to produce high quality macroscopic descriptions for clinicians in all Trusts in a timely fashion meeting departmental KPI's
• Autonomy in dissection of comprehensive range of surgical specimens (Category A-C)
• Able to manage and prioritise the work of the dissection room.
• Assessment of the suitability of set procedures for any given specimen and using judgement to carry out alternatives.
• Able to organise own workload and do so under pressure
• Able to obtain appropriate biological control material, use of other specific control measures where appropriate and complete the validation of such material

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised post graduate qualification in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy (or equivalent).
• Registration in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
• A recognised qualification in one of the core mental health professions recognised by the Association of Family Therapy (AFT): Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology, Social Work, Psychiatry, Teaching (with substantial counselling experience), Mental Health Nursing, Arts Therapies, Counselling (BACP accredited) Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy.
• OR Completed an AFT accredited qualifying level training IN OR PRIOR TO 2007 Evidence of relevant continuing professional development. Evidence of post qualification training in clinical supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Advertiser House

24-32 London Street

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 2PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Planning and organisational tasks / duties

To plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns.

To be able to prioritise clinical work and managerial work, and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.

Patient Care Responsibilities

To undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and to assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To use sound clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes.

To devise individualized Speech and Language therapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education.

To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with ESD and community rehabilitation teams.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.

To evaluate the outcomes of your interventions.

Communication / Relationship Skills

To communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.

To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.

To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to the multi disciplinary team as necessary.

To ensure timely and effective communication with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist and senior staff on all professional matters.

To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.

To attend relevant board rounds, meetings and case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.

To attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted.

Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.

To appreciate cultural differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.

To manage frequently highly stressful conditions

To manage patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused.

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner

Analytical / Judgmental Skills

To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies.

To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior Speech and Language therapy staff with their patients as required.

To devise individualised Speech and Language Therapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills.

To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice.

Personal and people development

To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service.

To supervise junior Speech and Language Therapy staff where appropriate or therapy assistants.

To evaluate own and others practice and identify own and others development needs.

To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.

Participate in the supervision of students.

Deputise for the team leader when required.

To provide training of junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workerswithin the clinical area.

To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio.

To participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.

To disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals.

To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This may include active participation in journal clubs, clinical reasoning and joint problem patient sessions.

Health, safety and security

To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.

Take responsibility for identifying and assessing potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others

To ensure completion of relevant risk assessments and associated documentation.

To take appropriate action, reporting actual or potential problems that may put health and safety and security at risk.

To be aware of risks involved as part of delivering clinical care and manage this within own patients caseload.

To demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk, actively participating in clinical governance groups.

Policy and Service Improvement/ Development

To implement, within your clinical practice, standards and policies in each specialty and where applicable propose changes to working practice.

To assist the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in setting and monitoring of standards and policies of clinical practice for the team and evaluate outcomes.

Audit/Research & Development

To participate in appropriate work related evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty.

To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.

To participate in any relevant clinical governance projects and audits.

To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.

Quality

To maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives.

To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice by keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice.

To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging throughout the team.

Freedom to Act

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within the codes of practice and professional guidelines.

To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist is available if required and clinical work is not routinely evaluated.

Equality, diversity and rights

Responsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversity

Responsibility for financial and other physical resources

Responsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and resources that are used in the course of work.

Responsibilities for information resources

To maintain accurate and timely statistical information as required by senior staff and managers.

To be responsible for the accurate in of clinical information onto the Trust IT system.

Further information and general responsibilities:

To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work. This includes being conversant with relevant trust safety policies and procedures. To report incidents and near misses at work; take part in the risk management process; attend all mandatory training courses in the agreed duration as defined by trust policy and carry out tasks and use equipment only when competent to do so.

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection act.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.

To comply with the trusts corporate and local policies and procedures on such subjects and clinical management and human resources.

To ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. As a trust employee to be mindful of this and do what is appropriate to the role and level meet this duty of responsibility.

To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

To comply with the trusts policies on equal opportunities, the consumption of alcohol and smoking.

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.

General responsibilities

To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Hons or recognised degree equivalent qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC
• RCSLT Dysphagia
• RCSLT Newly Qualified competencies

Desirable

• Relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
• Additional training courses linked to role

Experience

Essential

• Experience of mentoring / supporting junior colleagues and/ or students
• Experience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions
• Relevant experience working within acute setting

Desirable

• Exposure to instrumental assessments

Skills

Essential

• Ability to competently to assess, treat and manage patients independently.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a busy caseload.
• Evidence of working as part of MDT

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in service improvements and audit

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peter's Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum pro rata.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Educated to a minimum GCSE level or equivalent
• Able to demonstrate a good level of education in mathematics and English

Desirable

• European Computer Driving License

Previous Experience

Essential

• General office experience, preferably in a training/learning environment
• Evidence of creating and maintain databases and other forms of accurate reports
• Handling telephone queries

Skills

Essential

• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills, with the ability to confidently set up, manage, and troubleshoot systems and digital processes, for example Microsoft packages, AI digital assistants, Canva, Mentimeter, Survey Monkey
• Demonstrates strong IT proficiency and confidence in implementing and maintaining systems.
• Good management and prioritisation or workload skills

Desirable

• Processes and support effective digital working practices.

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to take own initiative and identify methods to improve administrative processes

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS and understanding of NHS systems

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Strives for excellence & continuous improvement
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and establish good working relationships at all levels
• Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

3 White Hill, Rickmansworth

HA6 2RN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)