Job description

Job responsibilities

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

**Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.**

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Project management qualification e.g. Agile or PRINCE2

Desirable

• Programme management qualification

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied work programme. Able to respond quickly and professionally to new issues or challenges in short time frames
• Excellent communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions and to resolve problems

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing complex, high profile digital or change initiatives
• Experience of managing complex, high profile digital or change initiatives

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands internal and external organisational relationships and is sensitive to change management issues

Other Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Team working skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide specialist psychological assessments of clients referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care.

2. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.

3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

5. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.

6. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

7. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.

8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

9. To act as care coordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating planning and review of care plans under enhanced CPA including clients, their carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.

10. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

Training & Qualification

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and (for Clinical Psychologists) neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology ; OR alternative training outside of the UK that is recognised by the Health & Care Professions Council leading to registration in the UK as a Clinical or Counselling psychologist
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
• Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. dual diagnosis including people experiencing psychosis with personality disorder, substance misuse, learning disability, neurological dysfunction, additional disabilities etc)
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
• Knowledge of recent policy and legislation in relation to people with severe and enduring mental health problems specifically and concerning mental health in general

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Springfield University Hospital

15 Springfield Drive

London

SW17 0YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If you are interested in finding out more then an Informal conversations and site visit is strongly encouraged.

To find out more please contact Catherine Wood, Deputy Chief Operating Officer on 029 20746218 or email catherine.wood2@@wales.nhs.uk

Selection process/Interviews w/c 09/10/26

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level or equivalent professional qualification
• Postgraduate management qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth professional knowledge of General Management, Financial Management, Business Planning, Clinical Strategies and Performance Management acquired through training
• Extensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading teams, supporting and developing staff members, and actively managing poor performance in accordance with the values of the Health Board.
• Experience of directly managing staff and non-pay budgets.
• Experience of providing services to a high quality with restricted resources.
• Experience of implementing change management projects to develop or improve services

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead the strategic development of a business with similar scale and complexity to the Clinical Board.
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal).
• Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership in accordance with values.
• IT literate (proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Other

Essential

• Confident of management ability and ability to be credible and confident in dealing with both clinicians and senior management staff.
• Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Processing diagnostic specimens.

Provide practical training in procedures within own area for new staff.

Undertake laboratory specimen reception duties; sorting specimens and request forms in an orderly and efficient manner.

Cleaning and disinfection of laboratory materials and equipment.

Replenishing stocks of laboratory consumables.

Safe disposal of laboratory waste.

Operation of automated sample-processing and sterilization equipment requiring regular physical effort.

Maintenance of certain laboratory instruments and updating quality control records and referring any inconsistencies to supervisors e.g. Biomedical Scientists.

To accept and unload deliveries from suppliers.

Other duties as required by Microbiology sections.

To see full list of duties and main responsibilities, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on the Trust website.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Experience of dealing with pathology samples

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Microbiology Laboratory

Essential

Essential

• IT Literate

Essential

Essential

• Able to work in a busy environment and concentrate on your own work

Essential

Essential

• Evidence of excellent written and verbal english.

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 Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

BCPS Microbiology - New Cross Hospital

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient-facing long-term condition clinics

See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems requiring medicine optimisation (e.g. hypertension, asthma)

Review the ongoing need for each medicine and monitoring needs, support patients with their medicines taking, and make appropriate recommendations to GPs for medicine improvement

Patient-facing clinical medication review

Undertake clinical medication reviews and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GPs on prescribing and monitoring

Patient-facing care home medication reviews

Undertake structured medication reviews and produce recommendations for the senior clinical pharmacist, nurses or GPs

Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration

Patient-facing domiciliary clinical medication review

Undertake structured medication reviews and produce recommendations for nurses and GPs on prescribing and monitoring

Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences

Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments

Manage a caseload of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments, working within your scope of practice and limits of competence

Signpost to community pharmacy and refer to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate

Medicines support (patient-facing and telephone)

Provide patient-facing and telephone clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

Answer medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams and patients, suggesting and recommending solutions

Provide follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

Unplanned hospital admissions

Review use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews

Put in place changes to reduce prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, identifying and rectifying unexplained changes

Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients

Signposting

Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate timeframe

Repeat prescribing

Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process, ensuring appropriate monitoring tests are in place

Risk stratification

Identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches

Medicines quality improvement and safety

Undertake clinical audits of prescribing, feedback results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team

Implement changes to medicines resulting from MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and other local and national guidance

Guidelines, formulary and CQC

Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economy's RAG list and make recommendations to GPs

Assist practices in maintaining a practice formulary and audit compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance

Work with the practice team to ensure compliance with CQC standards where medicines are involved

Education, training and public health

Provide education and training to the primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation

Support public health campaigns and provide specialist knowledge on public health programmes

We'd love to meet you for an informal visit or chat - come and see what makes The Health Triangle PCN different.

Contact:

Vonnie Phillips, Hiring Manager

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy, MPharm/ BPharm
• GPhC Registered
• IP Qualified or working towards an IP qualification
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Member of the RPS
• Clinical Diploma
• Minor Ailments qualification
• Clinical systems trained (EMIS)

Experience

Essential

• General practice experience and understanding of medicines optimisation roles

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

Crown Wood Medical Centre

Address

4a Crown Row

Crown Wood

Bracknell

Berkshire

RG12 0TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.crownwoodmedicalcentre.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

• RNLD
• Computer skills
• Mentorship course
• Clinical supervision 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

Thomas Lewis House

236 Empress Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

As an Associate People Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of the People Strategy across our Care Groups. You will provide high-quality, customer-focused HR advice on a wide range of complex and sensitive issues, including change management, strategic resourcing, workforce planning, employee experience etc. You will work closely with your service leads, using workforce data to support the development of strategies and initiatives to enable the delivery of a 'great place to work' for our staff at Royal Devon.

Your expertise will also be crucial in managing organisational changes, supporting consultations and workforce redesign initiatives. This includes inputting into Care Group organisational design, engaging and working in partnership with Staffside representatives to facilitate harmonious employee relations.

Furthermore, you will provide expert advice on on recruitment and retention processes. This may include supporting and attending career events, developing strategies for "hard to fill" posts, and working with the Marketing and Executive & Specialist recruitment teams to attract candidates.

To excel in this role, you should possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, with CIPD membership being preferred. A thorough understanding of current employment legislation and HR best practices is essential, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in delivering HR advice in a large organisation, particularly within the NHS or public sector, is highly desirable. You should also have a proven ability to manage change and implement organisational strategies effectively.

Personal attributes such as a proactive, customer-focused approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively are crucial for success in this role. You should be an enthusiastic team player, capable of motivating others, and committed to continuous personal development in line with the Trusts values.

Other requirements for the role include the ability to travel independently across Trust sites, a full UK driving licence, and access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

Join us at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our workforce. Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and staff development.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Claire Turner, People Business Partner, [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of 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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To plan and organise activities and interventions related to the 0-19 core offer for children, young people and families under the named Health Visitor.
• To plan and organise home visits as appropriate as a lone worker or in conjunction with other professionals.
• To undertake planned development reviews.
• To facilitate group activities and sessions.
• Advise and assist parents with developing positive parenting skills and parent-child attachment.
• Undertake health promotion activities.
• Support children and their parents with school readiness.
• Undertake duties in clinic, early years and school settings.
• To maintain contemporaneous client records as per NMC guidelines and service standards.
• To act as an advocate for identified children and young people to facilitate access to, and understanding of appropriate services.
• Participate in meetings as appropriate.
• To be responsible for a Champion role (area of health work) and support developments within the team.
• The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information about children, families, staff and all health service business. Information gained must not be communicated by the post holder to other persons except in the course of duty.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years Or
• CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 (2 year course) Or
• NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education Or
• NNEB Diploma

Desirable

• Please see Role Profile for full details.

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

Swindon Borough Council

Address

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Konwledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in District Nursing, Public Health, Nurse Practitioner or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD including training and reflective practice
• Ability to lead a team to maintain a high stand of care provided to our patients in their homes and in residential care

Managerial/ Supervisory Experience

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge and understanding of current national and government issues relating to community services
• Ability to identify staff training needs and promote personal/professional

Personal Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise many competing demands of workloads, both clinical and managerial
• Open and approachable

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greenfields Unit

Bridport Hospital

Bridport

DT6 5DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be a fundamental part of our close-knit Microbiology team, providing an efficient and effective service to two general hospitals and the local GP community. In this role, you will:Perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations.Provide professional leadership to Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners, Laboratory technicians, and MLAs.Offer technical advice to clinicians on the appropriateness of tests and timescales.Rotate through all areas of Microbiology, including:Automation Laboratory - Kiestra TLA, MRSA, and Urogenital SectionsManual Bacteriology CL3, Mycology, and Waste ManagementNAATs and urinalysisSerology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience to post graduate diploma level e.g.: Specialist portfolio, BBTS or equivalent

Desirable

• Progress towards a higher degree or management qualification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to adapt efficiently to change
• Ability to effectively manage own time, able to prioritise work for self and others and able to plan activities within area of work
• Ability to analyse and technically interpret complex test results
• Good knowledge and experience of LIMS and computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Statistical Packages

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience post HPC registration as a BMS with on-going specialist training.
• Previous working experience of Biomedical techniques and practices
• Scientific knowledge locally, regionally and Nationally

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

iPP Analytics Limited

Address

Pathology First Hub Laboratory

Basildon

SS14 3BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE, grade C or above (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths
• Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ or equivalent experience

Aptitudes

Essential

• Respecting Everyone
• Embracing Change
• Recognising Success
• Working Together

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clerical / administrative experience, including filing and/or reception
• Experience of dealing with the public, both on the telephone and in person
• Experience of using a Patient Administration System

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective and polite manner when dealing with people, both face to face and on the phone
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team, adjust to change and motivate others
• Ability to work on your own, using your own initiative, if required
• Confidence to handle difficult conversations with patients, relatives and carers
• Effective organisational skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Working knowledge of outpatient policies and procedures

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Michael's Hospital

Southwell Street

Bristol

BS2 8EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to,Lead Receptionists

Hours per week,10-25

Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to

Present a caring, positive and friendly service to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare professionals, secondary care and other associated healthcare organisations

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any or all of the items in the following list. Duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Reception Leads, dependent on current and evolving practice, workload and staffing levels.

• Welcoming and assisting patients and visitors at our front desk
• Arranging online, telephone and in-person requests for appointments, visits and telephone consultations with the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Processing and distributing mail, both electronic and paper.
• Taking messages and passing on information.
• Filing and retrieving paperwork for patient records.
• Computer data entry/data allocation and collation; processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures.
• Start and end of day tasks: opening/locking-up of practice premises, maintaining security in accordance with practice protocols, loading and emptying staff dishwasher.
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team member and associated healthcare agencies and providers.
• Providing clerical assistance to colleagues as required from time to time.
• Ordering, re-ordering and monitoring of stationery and other supplies.
• Clearing and re-stock consulting rooms as required.
• Keeping the reception area and patient information tidy and up to date.
• Completing all courses and refresher training as required by the role and for compliance with good governance, every year.
• Gaining and maintaining expertise in the use of our clinical IT system (TPP SystmOne).

Confidentiality

• In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Such information is only to be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

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

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards.
• Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity

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

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

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

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk.
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.
• Contribute to team and whole practice meetings.
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing excellent customer service
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with a wide variety of different communication needs and habits
• Ability to learn and efficiently use new IT systems
• Ability to move quickly between different tasks
• Reliable and professional
• Curious and committed to continuously learning
• Consistent understanding and respect for privacy and dignity

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience of using the clinical IT system TPP SystmOne
• Understanding of how to support healthcare compliance

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

Tangmere Medical Centre

Address

Malcolm Rd

Tangmere

Chichester

West Sussex

PO20 2HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our caesarean section rate is 40-45% and we have an epidural rate of around 35%. We run 7 elective caesarean section lists per week. As a tertiary centre and Maternal Medicine Hub, we see a high proportion of high-risk maternity cases and are seeing increasingly complex cases from across the region including women with medical comorbidities, including complex cardiac disease and obstetric complications including abnormally invasive placenta. We have a three bedded obstetric close observation unit, staffed by a dedicated high risk midwifery team, which admits over 60 women per month for Intensive Care Society Level 1 and 2 care. There are currently 6, soon to expand to 8, antenatal anaesthetic high-risk clinics per month and a twice monthly multidisciplinary clinic for women with cardiac disease. We have recently started a monthly anaesthesia follow up clinic in line with the recommendations of the Ockenden report.

As a successful teaching hospital, there is unparalleled capacity for teaching, including involvement in the high-fidelity simulation centre, monthly in-house PROMPT courses since 2019, and for participation in research within the department as well as the wider biomedical campus.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Score 1-5

Standards

Essential

• Score 1-5

Profesionalism

Essential

• Score 1-5

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Score 1-5

Specialty Specific Skills

Essential

• Score 1-5

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Score 1-5

Communication Skills

Essential

• Score 1-5

Personal Skills

Essential

• Score 1-10

Understanding of the NHS

Essential

• Score 1-5

Professional Development

Essential

• Score 1-5

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

• To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

• To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

• Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and fulfill all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

• Apply learning from the training programme to practice

• Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

• To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

• To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

• Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

• To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on Lamplight and in line with The Link Policies and Procedures.

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Links professional development and Appraisal system.

• To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per The Links supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

• To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

• To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

• To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

• To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities.

**The work The Link CIC carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

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 Link

Address

101 The Greenway

Middlesbrough

TS3 9PA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About You

You will be an experienced and credible senior leader with substantial expertise in corporate governance and a track record of operating successfully within complex and highly regulated environments.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a senior corporate affairs, governance or company secretariat leadership role
• Outstanding influencing, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience of developing high-performing teams
• A proven track record of delivering complex governance and organisational improvement programmes
• Excellent analytical, strategic and communication skills
• A relevant Master's degree or significant equivalent corporate governance experience

Most importantly, you will be a collaborative, values-driven leader who is passionate about governance excellence and motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to master's degree level or evidence of relevant and significant experience working at a senior level within the field of corporate governance and risk
• Specialist communications qualification or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant experience of working within an NHS Mental Health Trust in a senior management role, or in Company Secretary/Corporate governance role
• Experience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny
• Demonstrable track record of dealing effectively with business issues in a large/ complex organisation
• Experience of servicing Board and committee meetings
• Experience of devising and implementing effective communications and engagement strategies
• Knowledge of operational NHS issues
• Working knowledge of NHS standards of corporate governance, and legal issues relating to governance
• Knowledge of wider NHS and political environment
• Thorough understanding of FT governance requirements and ability to uphold the principles of effective corporate governance
• Experience of managing staffExperience of working with partner agencies from the public, voluntary and private sectors

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to influence. Demonstrating tact and diplomacy when dealing with potentially difficult and sensitive issues
• High standard of presentation both verbal and written. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Ability to gain and sustain credibility with Board of Directors Good team building and people management skills
• Able to explain complex matters to lay persons
• Proficiency in the use of ICT applications to support efficient work activity, including the analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a varied and often challenging workload
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage information in a confidential manner Well-developed negotiating and influencing skills
• Willing to maintain and uphold accountability of self and others High level of discretion and integrity
• Ability to travel readily throughout the operating region of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and occasionally further to attend meetings, conferences etc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Curve, Greater Manchester Mental Health

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Participating in the undertaking of health needs reviews and holistic health assessments to identify needs and plan care accordingly.

To identify, plan and manage risk of an individuals care needs, relating to physical health, behavioural and/or mental health.

To be responsible for assessing, planning and making recommendations for future care in partnership with patient, carer and multi-professional agencies including case conferences for reviewing the packages of care and care co-coordinating as appropriate.

To liaise with Primary and Secondary care agencies to ensure better health outcomes for individuals.

To ensure consideration of Mental Capacity in Best Interest decision making.

To maintain effective and appropriate communication networks with members of the multi-disciplinary team, the independent sector homes and all stakeholder agencies and organisations to ensure that the individual care needs can be met.

To contribute to multi-disciplinary team specialist assessments.

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, planning, prioritising and organising workload according to the needs of the service.

To provide any relevant information and explanation to clients and carers at a level commensurate with their ability to understand using total communication.

To provide evidence-based advice and guidance to care staff on the management of health needs to patients and signpost to other services.

To act as a role model for other staff and students demonstration high standards of practice and professional conduct.

To undertake health promotion/education whenever possible to all adults with a Learning Disability and also to contribute to planned health promotion activities.

To work with all other agencies with regards to the Safeguarding process.

Managerial Responsibilities

To be responsible for coordinating reviews as per guidelines.

Prioritise caseload to meet competing demands

To be aware of and abide by the Livewell SouthWest policies, standards and Clinical Governance initiatives.

Present confidentiality and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.

Involvement in continual audit and review of services to determine quality.

Maintain safe record-keeping and confidential practice, in line with Livewell SouthWest and professional guidance and be aware of the Data Protection Act, access to health records and consent for assessment process.

To ensure electronic record keeping policy is adhered to.

Professional Responsibilities

To maintain a high professional standard of conduct at all times in accordance with NMC/ professional bodies code of professional conduct. Maintain an active status on NMC/ professional bodies register.

To maintain own re-validation portfolio.

Assume responsibility for own professional development and personal knowledge. Undertake and contribute to research where appropriate.

Monitor own performance against agreed objectives through the process of appraisal and personal development plans and professional body regulations.

Maintain professional expertise by arranging and attending meetings, study days and mandatory training and service training.

Plan and participate in the supervision and provision of experience for all nurse learners and other personnel as appropriate.

Participate in regular line management, caseload management and clinical supervision.

To deliver appropriate training and subsequent support to other staff, students and outside agencies when required.

5. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will be required to work within the MDT function of the CLDT and may need to be part of wider MDT groups relating to client need.

The post holder will liaise between other health, social and educational services in assessing, planning and reviewing client care needs/service provision.

The post holder will also work with other voluntary and secondary care providers.

6. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Travelling across city to many locations for assessments daily activity

Use of keyboard for assessments daily activity

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTS

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

7.1 Risk Management

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

7.2 Health and Safety at Work

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

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

You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation.

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

7.3 Infection Control

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

7.4 Safeguarding Children and Adults

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

7.5 Research

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

7.6 Sustainability and climate change

All staff are expected to take responsibility for the reduction of carbon emissions within their area of the organisation. In particular this may relate to reducing energy consumption, making low carbon travel choices, consideration of goods and services being purchased, and waste reduction.

7.7 Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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

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

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise against tight deadlines.
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to present relevant information in a concise format.
• Able to write in plain, easy and understandable style
• Capacity to work with clinicians and staff at all levels to develop a shared vision of outcomes for individuals.

Desirable

• Able to engage effectively in dialogue with individuals at all abilities effectively managing barriers to communication.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Learning Disability/Registered Mental Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Mentorship Certificate

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Able to problem solve and be creative in care planning.

Experience

Essential

• Experience undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across health and social care.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities / mental health issues.

Desirable

• Experience working in primary /community health settings.
• Experience in mentoring students.
• Working across organisational boundaries.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of the political dimensions of health and social care.
• Knowledge of Personalised Care Framework
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty and reasonable adjustments.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding adults and children processes and relevant issues
• Able to demonstrate understanding and competency in assessment, care planning and review.
• Knowledge of recent developments in Learning disability/Mental Health care.
• Understanding of the complexities of physical health care needs in adults with Learning Disability.

Desirable

• Understanding of the work and role of the independent sector and care homes in provision of long-term care.
• Understanding of the continuing care eligibility for fully funded NHS care.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Primary Care service delivery.

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

Livewell Southwest

Address

Westbourne Unit

Scott Business Park, Beacon Park Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL2 2PQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

- applied for a Graduate visa

- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 23rd September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 5th October 2026.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Administration experience
• Customer Service experience
• Reception experience

Desirable

• Previous hospital experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to follow procedures and protocols

Desirable

• Experience of using EPIC data entry

Skills

Essential

• Keyboard skills
• Good organization skills/ability to prioritise.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a Team.
• Ability to act on own initiative
• Methodical
• Ability to work under pressure

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills. Ability to prioritise workload and adapt to change when required. Previous experience of working within an administrative or secretarial team. Experience of dealing with confidential and complex information. Previous experience of working in a Healthcare or Social Care administrative setting.

Desirable

• Experience of using SystmOne and other NHS IT systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• Business Administration Level 3 / T Level qualification in Management and Administration, or equivalent experience.
• GCSE English or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.

Desirable

• ICDL (International Computer Driving License), or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Office Packages, ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Working knowledge of a range of administrative procedures including diary management and arranging appointments. Experience or understanding of creating electronic records, electronic filing systems and electronic data base management. Ability to manage diverse workload whilst dealing with frequent interruptions. Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure. Exceptional organisational skills and ability to prioritise. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Ability to provide a high standard of secretarial support for meetings e.g. organising, booking venues and minute taking.

Desirable

• Knowledge of our business and how it supports patient care.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are aninternal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

Right to Work

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 23rd September 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 8th October 2026.

Please note that there will be a short test as part of the interview process.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Numerate and literate
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Desirable

• Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Planning and organising straightforward tasks
• Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
• Experience of using IT packages
• Previous relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in an office environment or Reception
• Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
• Previous experience of working in the NHS
• Previous experience of working with medical records
• Experience of call handling

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of customer service

Desirable

• Understanding of filing / library systems

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills, including telephone, email and face to face
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Ability to manage time working to schedule and timescales
• Basic IT skills - ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook
• Good organisational skills
• Willing to take on / learn new skills
• Ability to show attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of 6 week wait pathway

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th September 2026

Interviews date to be confirmed.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3 Customer Service/ Business Admin /ITQ or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a busy technical office environment or reception service.
• Able to prioritise, plan and organise own tasks.
• Able to work within guidelines.
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations.
• Data entry experience and documentation.
• Experience of IT packages - Microsoft office.
• Experience of producing documents to a high standard.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in NHS.
• Previous experience of using a CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) system.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Sound knowledge of office procedures.
• Understanding of customer service.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust information systems
• Awareness of NHS targets and Trust priorities

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills including telephone, email, face to face.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Ability to organise and manage own time keeping to schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
• Willing to take on/learn new skills.
• Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

This post is subject to a 12-week probationary period, during which performance, conduct and attendance will be reviewed in line with Trust standards. The probationary period provides a structured and supportive approach to help new employees successfully transition into their role

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th October 2026

Interviews are due to be held in 14th October 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Degree in Midwifery or equivalent relevant experience
• Professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
• NLS or equivalent
• ILS course or equivalent

Desirable

• NIPE qualification
• Leadership qualification
• Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate an expert working knowledge of midwifery in all areas of the maternity service
• Evidence of relevant clinical updating
• Evidence of leadership, management and/or team development at a clinical level
• Robust understanding of related Guidelines and Policies and their revision

Desirable

• Involvement with clinical audit and research
• Use of computerised information system
• Participation and contribution to local Regional/National maternity forums
• Experience in leading on complaint responses and client feedback
• Experience in guideline and protocol revision

Knowledge

Essential

• Aware of current research and its impact on evidence based care
• Conversant with NMC rules governing practice
• Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance
• Knowledge of current reports/guidelines relating to Maternity Care and their implication
• Good all round knowledge of patient surveys and satisfaction questionnaires
• Working knowledge of word, excel and PowerPoint applications

Desirable

• Knowledge of initiatives and programmes developed to support and maintain safe, kind, personalised birth in all birth settings

Skills

Essential

• To be able to practice in all clinical areas in accordance with the NMC Code (2018)
• Well-developed interpersonal and counselling skills
• Excellent communications skills and ability to communicate difficult and contentious messages
• Ability in perineal suturing, cannulation, I.V. drug additives and epidural management
• Able to demonstrate contribution to changing practice
• Demonstrate effective clinical leadership ability

Desirable

• Well-developed leadership skills
• Demonstrate commitment to the implementation of evidence based practice

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to travel between the Trust and the community services, as required
• Support and develop midwifery-led care
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent
• Ability to be on call when required

Desirable

• Able to act up for Ward Manager/Matron
• Ability to provide leadership for a multi disciplinary team

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rosie Hospital - Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This advert will close on 29th September at Midnight.

Interviews to be held w/c 5th October.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a three-month probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level (or equivalent) training, as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Completion of further post qualification specialist relevant training, including training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
• Training in two or more distinct evidence based psychological therapies and lifespan/developmental psychology.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• Post-qualification accreditation in evidence based psychological approaches e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, DNA-V/ACT, CFT, mindfulness, etc.
• BABCP accredited

Experience

Essential

• Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Evidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• Working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist with children with physical health problems and/or with children/families and parents.
• Experience of working with a wide range of psychological and comorbid presentations.
• Experience of multi-agency working (e.g. with schools and other statutory and third sector organisations).
• Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for children and young people's psychological care and treatment, both as a autonomous clinician and within the context of a multi disciplinary care plan.
• Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team, with other disciplines including medical and nursing.
• Experience of providing supervision and consultation to other clinical staff including psychologists.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision.
• Experience of running groups for CYP and parents / carers.
• Experience of leading quality improvement initiatives at a service or organisational level, including demonstratable impact on clinical outcomes or service delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with children and young people with long term health conditions.
• Experience of working in acute hospital trusts.
• Experience of working with children and young people with disordered eating and eating disorders.
• Experience in working with children and young people multiple physical, social and psychological problems.
• Experience of conducting evaluation projects and clinical research within health settings.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of delivering reflective practice groups.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to parents and carers and staff exposed to distressing situations.

Desirable

• Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children and young people with long-term health conditions or psychological factors impacting medical treatment.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to children, young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• Commitment to support the Trust's Value.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to Travel.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
• Actively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
• Compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• Evidence of working as an effective team member.
• Demonstration of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Ability to work on days to suit the service.
• Ability to move between a number of locations within a working day.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Cambridge and Newmarket

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must hold valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience operating electric tug vehicles and tail lift vans

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience working in a physical role

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of healthcare waste management and legislation

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

In order to start in this role as a Band 3 there is a requirement that the National Care certificate (NCC) has been completed alongside a practical/ in -person competency booklet. Successful candidates that are unable to evidence completion of these requirements will start in the role at a Band 2 and therefore will not be eligible for sponsorship. Successful candidates that are able to provide this evidence may be permitted to commence at a Band 3. Starting salary and eligibility for sponsorship, if requested, will be considered at conditional offer.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 21st September 2026 or once this vacancy reaches 50 applications

Interviews are due to be held on 28th September 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

In line with Home Office guidance, please note that CUH is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship and includes a mandatory 12-week training period. As a result, we cannot accept applications from individuals who do not have the right to work in the UK or who have less than6months remaining on their visa from the proposed start date.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Care/or equivalent
• Literate and numerate

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Hospital experience
• Experience of working in a core and multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Maternity Care Assistant
• Experience in a public sector
• NHS Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Maternity Services
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to follow procedures and protocols
• Working knowledge of Child Protection procedures
• Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the needs of women and their families
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to work
• Good organization skills/ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Keyboard skills

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective team member
• Able to accurately and clearly take and record observations
• Able to use initiative and undertake role, seeking guidance as required
• Able to work within the limits of own competence and level of responsibility and accountability with the team
• Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required
• Able to use hospital information systems as required
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Additional IT skills
• Small group leadership skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Administration, and Customer Service experience
• Reception experience

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
• To be able to take a flexible approach to the role and role developments
• Proven work record
• Approachable and friendly disposition

Desirable

• Ability to learn new skills in a dynamic working 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.

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

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rosie Hospital - Division E

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th September 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oPost-graduate doctorate in Educational Psychology (or equivalent), as accredited by the BPS.
• oHCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• oCompletion of further post qualification specialist relevant training, including training in the supervision of trainee practitioner psychologists.
• oTraining in two or more distinct evidence-based psychological approaches and lifespan/developmental psychology.

Desirable

• oPost-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
• oPost-qualification accreditation in evidence-based psychological approaches e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy, DNA-V/ACT, CFT, mindfulness, etc.
• oBABCP accredited

Experience

Essential

• oAdditional training in a specialised area of psychological practice relevant to working with CYP with gender diversity through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of practice, assessed by an experienced supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oEvidence of having worked as a specialist under supervision in an area of clinical practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in an area of practice relevant to CYP with gender diversity.
• oWorking as a qualified Educational Psychologist with children with physical health problems and/or with children/families and parents.
• oExperience of working with a wide range of psychological and comorbid presentations.
• oExperience of multi-agency working (e.g. with schools and other statutory and third sector organisations).
• oExperience of exercising responsibility for children and young people's psychological care and treatment, both autonomously and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
• oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with other disciplines including medical and nursing.
• oExperience of providing supervision and consultation to other staff including psychologists.
• oExperience of teaching, training and/or professional supervision.
• oExperience of running groups for CYP and parents / carers.
• oExperience of leading quality improvement initiatives at a service or organisational level, including demonstratable impact on outcomes or service delivery.

Desirable

• oExperience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with children and young people with long term health conditions.
• oExperience of working in acute hospital trusts.
• oExperience of working with children and young people with disordered eating and eating disorders.
• oExperience in working with children and young people with multiple physical, social and psychological problems.
• oExperience of conducting evaluation projects and research within health settings.
• oExperience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• oExperience of delivering reflective practice groups.
• oExperience of working within a multicultural framework.
• oExperience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• oEvidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
• oAbility to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to parents and carers and staff exposed to distressing situations.

Desirable

• oWell-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological approaches for children and young people with long-term health conditions or psychological factors impacting medical treatment.

Skills

Essential

• oWell-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to children, young people, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.
• oCommitment to support the Trust's Values.
• oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• oAbility to Travel.
• oAbility to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
• oAbility to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• oThe ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together-safe, kind, excellent.
• oActively promote and value equality, diversity and inclusion, treating others with dignity and respect.
• oCompliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• oEvidence of working as an effective team member.
• oDemonstration of confidentiality.

Desirable

• oAbility to work on days to suit the service.
• oUp to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB).
• oAbility to move between a number of locations within a working day.