Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Particular emphasis will be on carrying out acute home visits, supporting frail and palliative patients and our patients in nursing homes which will require a weekly ward round. There will be a requirement for the individual to lead on our Multidisciplinary team for complex cases across the health and social care system.

Communication

Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news

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

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Maintain effective communication within the practice environment and with external stakeholders

Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues

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

Delivering a quality service

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required

In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate

Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care

Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

Use a structured framework (eg root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events

Assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance

Leadership personal and people development

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

Support staff development in order to maximise potential

Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work

Enlist support and influence stakeholders and decision-makers in order to bring about new developments in the provision of services

Take a lead role in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility

Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards

Team working

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

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

Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence

Create clear referral mechanisms to meet patient need

Prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team

Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care

Manage and lead on the delivery of specifically identified services or projects as agreed with the practice management team

Agree plans and outcomes by which to measure success

Management of risk

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Apply infection-control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Advocate for policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Managing information

Use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and communicating information

Review and process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes

Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases

Understand responsibility of self and others to the practice and primary care trust regarding the Freedom and Information Act

Learning and development

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

Undertake clinical learning and development in the area of Womens Health, as part of the continued growth of Womens Health Wednesdays, working alongside Operations Managers to enhance the service.

Disseminate learning and information gained to other practice staff in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences)

Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate

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

Work with the Managing Partner, Operations Managers and GP Partners to develop a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, using innovative practice to link medicine, community solutions and social care to address those patients that may be lonely and isolated.

Equality and diversity

Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity

Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture

Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights

Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies

Act as a role model in the observance of equality and diversity good practice

Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care

Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care

Undertake any training required in order to meet the needs of the practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering safe and compassionate patient care in a GP practice setting
• Ability to undertake clinical assessment within scope of competence Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles
• Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
• Competent IT skills
• Willingness to work across both Cheadle and Alvanley sites when required

Skills and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Kind, professional and patient-focused approach
• Ability to adapt your style of work around practice systems to ensure a consistent approach across our team
• Reliable and adaptable
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Able to recognise professional limits and ask for support appropriately
• Able to prioritise workload safely
• Able to work in a busy general practice environment
• Good attention to detail
• Commitment to high standards of care

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Independent Prescriber
• Cervical cytology qualification
• Immunisation and vaccination training
• Long-term condition management training including Diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease training
• Contraception or womens health training
• Travel health 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

Cheadle Medical Practice

Address

1-5 Ashfield Crescent

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 1BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Administration Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Process incoming and outgoing mail.

b. To read, scan, code and action all documentation coming into the Practice in relation to patients in line with the set protocol for document management.

c. To arrange further appointments or tests as required (and within the postholders remit) that are specified from either the documentation or requested by the clinician.

d. To report any significant events that occur in relation to document management and participate in any associated learning from incidents

e. File and store records as required

f. Photocopy documentation as required

g. Searches/claims/recalls for QOF.

h. Process changes to patient registration, deduction of record and new patient registration

i. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

j. Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requests appropriately

k. Always maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area

l. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

m. Help us work towards an outstanding rating with CQC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level

Desirable

• Administrative qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Numerate and IT Literate.
• Experience in customer service.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience in dealing with members of the public
• Organisational Skills
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Ability to work under pressure and in a changing environment.
• Attention to detail maintaining accurate records.
• Working with confidential, sensitive information with an understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Flexible and adaptable to cope with the breadth and pace of changes.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS Web
• Experience of working in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Walk Surgery

Address

21 West Walk

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the salaried GP. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

b. The provision of services commensurate with the PMS contract

c. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

d. Effective management of long-term conditions

e. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

f. On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

g. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

h. Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

i. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

j. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice

k. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

l. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required

m. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including; clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

n. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

o. Prepare and complete the revalidation process

p. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team

q. Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

r. Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

s. Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

t. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the salaried GP may be requested to:

a. Participate in practice audits as requested by the audit lead

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)

Generic Responsibilities

All staff at Hartwood Healthcare have a duty to conform to the following:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates and environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)

This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.

Confidentiality

This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.

Induction Training

On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the Practice Manager.

Learning and Development

The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them to improve processes and service delivery.

Collaborative Working

All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Service Delivery

Staff at Hartwood Healthcare must adhere to the information contained with practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.

Security

The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.

Professional Conduct

At Hartwood Healthcare, staff are required to dress appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role.

Leave

All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 27 days leave each year and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health Clearance Project lead as required with CQC, ICB and QOF

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of continued professional development Experience of QOF and clinical audit Minimum of two years as a salaried GP General understanding of the PMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management Experience of ICB initiatives

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS user skills
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Eligibility

Essential

• Full GMC Registration National Performers List registration Appropriate defence indemnity (MPS/MDU) Eligibility to practice in the UK independently

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

Hartwood Healthcare

Address

Hartcliffe Health Centre

Hareclive Road

Bristol

BS13 0JP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Care Navigator is a key member of the practice team and acts as the first point of contact for patients, carers and visitors. The post holder will provide a professional, welcoming and efficient reception and administrative service, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the practice and ensuring patients are appropriately directed to the correct service or clinician.

The role requires excellent communication skills, a patient-centred approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy multidisciplinary team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Services

Act as the first point of contact for patients, carers and visitors, both in person and via telephone

Register new patients in accordance with practice policies and NHS requirements

Complete and process triage forms accurately to support appropriate clinical assessment

Allocate, book and manage patient appointments, ensuring patients are directed to the most appropriate service

Provide patients with accurate information regarding practice services and access routes

Administrative Duties

Process paper prescriptions in line with practice procedures and confidentiality requirements

Maintain and update patient records accurately and in a timely manner

Ensure all data is handled in accordance with GDPR and patient confidentiality standards

Support general administrative tasks as required to ensure the efficient operation of the practice

Practice Support

Open and or close the practice in line with agreed procedures

Provide cover for alternative working patterns during periods of staff absence

Support extended access services where required, including working additional hours outside of core practice times

Work collaboratively with clinical and non clinical colleagues to ensure a high standard of service delivery

General Responsibilities

Maintain a courteous, calm and professional manner at all times, particularly when dealing with distressed or unwell patients

Adhere to all practice policies, procedures and NHS guidelines

Participate in training and team meetings as required

Contribute to a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment

Working Hours

The role operates on one of two fixed working patterns:

Monday to Friday, 7:45am 1:30pm

or

Monday to Friday, 1:30pm 6:30pm

Additional hours may be requested to support extended access services outside of core practice hours, subject to service requirements.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust the practice with sensitive personal information. The Care Navigator must respect patient confidentiality at all times and comply with data protection legislation and practice policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education, including literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Customer service qualification or relevant training
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Customer Service, Administration or Healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer service focused role
• Experience of dealing with the public, both face to face and via telephone
• Experience of working in a busy, fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare, NHS or GP practice setting
• Experience of appointment booking or reception based work
• Experience using SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Larksfield and Arlesey Medical Partnership

Address

Larksfield Surgery

Arlesey Road

Stotfold

Hitchin

Hertfordshire

SG54HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

1. NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification/experience

2. Knowledge and experience of office administration procedures

3. Good interpersonal communication and reporting skills

4. Good/advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate around various systems and software packages

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact Lucy Jacobs on 07929 804504 or email : [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• NVQ3 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic knowledge of administration and/or office procedures
• Previous knowledge and experience of working in an office and/or customer care environment, undertaking a full range of administrative duties, including minute-taking
• Knowledge and experience of using a variety of software programmes/packages

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Mental Health Support Teams, Rowan Childrens Centre, Foxhill School Site, Pondmoor Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7JZ

Foxhill School Site, Pondmoor Road

Bracknell

RG12 7JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whats next?

• If youre successful, youll be invited to an interview and assessment day on Thursday 1st October or Friday 2nd october 2026. followed by unpaid classroom training which will include 3 days of blended training delivered via Microsoft teams, covering the 15 standards of the care certificate and a day on Mental Health. There will also be one in-person training day to cover basic life support and manual handing. Training dates to be confirmed.

After the programme

As your first step in healthcare with the NHS, this could provide you with the opportunity to progress your career by accessing further training outside of the programme. In time, you could become a Senior Healthcare Assistant. After that, you could then apply to train as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate, enabling further career avenues such as a Nurse, Podiatrist or Midwife.

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Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic English and Maths skills are required, otherwise no specific qualifications are required.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

Devon

TQ27AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Objectives & Purpose of the post

1. To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme

2. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

3. To plan, supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute Paediatric therapy team. Work closely with the university and comply with all standards required for the degree level qualification.

4. To participate in the development and delivery of education and training for other health professionals caring for patients with Acute Paediatric conditions.

5. To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for patients with physiotherapy problems within the Paediatric Musculoskeletal service. You will be working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a more senior physiotherapist is available if required. Clinical work is evaluated through regular clinical supervision with a Band 7 clinician, but day-to-day clinical work is not routinely reviewed.

6. Supported by the Band 7 Acute Paediatric Physiotherapy Lead, to design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice and improve service delivery. Make recommendations and occasionally implement changes to practice or service protocols, as agreed with the Band 7 lead.

7. To deputise for the band 7 Acute Paediatric team leader as required.

Please ensure you speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit the Trust's Secondment Policy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of physiotherapy related to working within the paediatric MSK environment
• Knowledge of a broad range of injuries and conditions relevant to the speciality
• Knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the speciality
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and maintain judgement and work under pressure
• Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendances at recent post graduate courses/ in-service trainings relevant to the speciality

Desirable

• Membership of relevant clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• Substantive broad based postgraduate experience to include B5 rotations in a variety of areas
• Substantive experience within Paediatrics
• MSK experience
• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of supervision of staff or students including staff appraisal
• Teaching/training groups or individuals
• Decision making involving complex facts/situations

Desirable

• Rotations completed in paediatrics, respiratory, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly rehabilitation including neurology
• Experience within the NHS
• Involvement in service improvement and evaluation via project management or clinical audit

communication

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to disseminate complex information to others
• Be able to communicate where there may be barriers to understanding
• Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within formal and informal environments
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Monitor communication and information flow into the Finance department via post, email, telephone, or other channels and respond appropriately

Input sales and purchase invoices and credit notes into the system, ensuring correct financial coding is applied

Ensure that all relevant documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate and up to date before payment is processed, such as purchase orders and delivery notes, bank details and company addresses

Supporting supplier payments, ensuring they are processed within agreed terms. These payments can be significant in value, so the post holder must be accurate and experienced in handling high value payments, referring to the Finance Manager when necessary

Produce regular aged debtor and creditor reports

Credit control and debt management for all customers including producing customer statements and reconciliations, supporting the Finance team and working alongside the Finance Manager to resolve outstanding aged debtors

Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and respond to first line queries regarding financial issues

Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements to the purchase ledger, working to resolve any queries or differences that may arise within the roles delegated authority

Supporting with banking reconciliations

Day to day management of petty cash

Assisting and supporting the Finance Manager in a variety of tasks and procedures -especially at month and year end

Contribute as an effective team member within the Finance Services team, supporting the achievement of finance objectives, including the evaluation of processes

Provide support to the external and internal audit processes

Liaise between HR and the external payroll provider.

Provide accurate payroll data.

General office administrative duties such as filing bank statements, invoices and other documents.

Provide support to other members of the team as required

Develop strong, professional relationships with colleagues to help create a positive working environment

Promote an efficient and positive image of the organisation for all suppliers and customers

Comply with strict financial timetables, contributing to an efficient and effective financial accounting service

Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Finance Manager, in order to meet the needs of the organisation.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Ideally the postholder will have experience within both the finance field and or within Primary Care.

Qualifications

Essential

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality An understanding of data protection legislation GCSE English Language, Grade C or above (or equivalent) Experience using medical systems General Practice or NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Evidence of willingness to learn and develop Ability to multi-task Adaptable, innovative, forward looking Enthusiasm, with energy and drive Professional and smart appearance Willing to work flexible hours as necessary Able to travel if required

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Affinity Care

Address

Shipley Medical Centre

Alexandra Rd

Shipley

West Yorkshire

BD18 3EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist systemic assessment of service users and families presenting with significant and highly complex mental health and relationship issues, using the appropriate interpretations and integration of complex information from a variety of other professionals.

For further information about this post please see attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate degree in an appropriate mental health/social welfare profession or equivalent
• Masters/Doctoral level qualification or equivalent in Systemic Family Therapy
• Further specialist training gained through C.P.D.
• Registered with the UKCP (United Kingdom Child Psychotherapy)
• Member of AFT/IFT or similar

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience at graduate level or equivalent in a mental health or social welfare.
• Substantial experience post - qualifying as a Family Therapist, working with eating disorders.
• Experience of working therapeutically with families and children in various contexts

Desirable

• Experience of working therapeutically in a multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
• Experience of teaching and training Systemic Family Therapy to other professionals

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• A high level of skill in assessing the client system, and identifying and prioritising interactional patterns, family dynamics and context
• Highly developed communication skills in relation to complex conditionrelated conversations with children, parents, family systems, carers and professionals in other agencies
• Knowledge of Children Act, 1989/2004 and ability to work with child protection procedures.
• Organisational skills and an ability to plan and prioritise own patient workload and family sessions in the Family Therapy clinic
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct
• Highly developed negotiating skills with families often in a very emotive atmosphere with multiple perspectives
• Advanced skills in report and letter writing
• Ability to work autonomously being accountable for own professional decisions
• Ability to interpret and act within ethical and Trust guidelines and in accordance with the rules of professional conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of research methodology and audit practices as practiced within clinical Family Therapy research
• Ability to train and supervise trainees and other professionals in the Systemic Family Therapy modality
• Interest in working with sexually abused children/young people and their families.

Physical Skills

Essential

• Telephone skills
• IT skills
• Current full driving license
• Advanced video skills

Disposition

Essential

• Tactful, trustworthy and sensitive to other peoples' feelings
• Calmness when dealing with conflicting pressures
• Ability to work with other professionals in 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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eaglestone Health Centre, Hospital Campus

Standing Way, Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed in delivering good quality, patient-centred care to patients in the community? Would you like to be part of our well led, supportive and highly clinically skilled, Urgent Response Team based within Hillingdon?

We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker for 37.5 hours a week who is caring, committed and motivated to work within our community nursing teams. As an HCSW, you will play a crucial role in supporting the registered nurses in delivering high quality, clinical care and rehabilitation with patients in their own homes. You will be a valued member of the community nursing team and receive training and support on a multitude of clinical skills, in order to practice confidently and safely within the community. To enhance your profession, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) are investing in apprenticeship programmes and are keen to offer the opportunity for HCSW to develop into Nursing Associate Band 4 post holders.

For this position you will need to be a confident individual who is able to build good relationships with patients, their families and carers; and work in partnership with the Multi-disciplinary Team. Previous Community experience is not essential, but you will need to demonstrate that you have any understanding and awareness of autonomous working in a community setting. We are looking for people with previous experience of caring and ideally you will have a care qualification such as NVQ/QCF Level 3 or be able to demonstrate considerable experience in this field. We would expect you to be competent to work on your own, under the supervision of nurses and expect that you will have some clinical skills and knowledge.

Our Hillingdon Urgent Response service operates 7 days a week and you will be expected to work on a rota system.

In return for your commitment to the Hillingdon Urgent Response service, you will receive all of the support and development you need to consolidate your knowledge and skills which will prepare you for professional progression within the district nursing profession. We will also provide access to continuing professional development resources which will support you to complete modules to help you develop a clinical specialty aligned to the needs of the service. CNWL is recognised locally and nationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare.

We aim to employ only the best health care professionals with our teams frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy development.

As the position will require you to visit various locations throughout our supported area, an essential criteria would be for a valid UK driving licence as well as access to a car enabling to travel around the borough of Hillingdon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2/3 or equivalent
• GCSE English and Mathematics level C or above

Desirable

• Foundation degree in nursing or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of providing care in a clinic setting
• Experience of working with older people

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with dementia or other cognitive impairments
• Experience of supervision in practice as a supervisee

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
• Able to communicate with people who are in pain or distress with calm and compassion
• Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
• Be able to identify risks to patients and seek guidance from Team Leader/ Deputy Team Leader

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Good inter-personal skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaufort house

Cricket Field Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Qualified nurse

Desirable

• communication

essential

Essential

• teaching and assessing

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO318HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

• To accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. This includes participation in the teams duty and triage rota to screen referrals along with a high intensity therapist and a senior clinician.
• To assess and support people with a common mental health problem in the self management of their recovery.
• To undertake patient-centred interviews which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
• To make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or step up the persons treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
• To provide a range of information and support for evidence based high-volume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media.
• To educate and involve family members and others in treatment where necessary and appropriate.
• To adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
• To attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.
• To complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
• To keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision making.
• To work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach.
• To assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process.
• To operate at all times from an inclusive values base which promotes recovery and recognises and respects diversity.
• To prepare and present clinical information for all patients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.
• To deal with a range of clients and clinical situations, including those involving highly emotive communication and the need to apply initiative, tact and persuasion in the face of psychological resistance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from PWP Training Course (Post Graduate Certificate or Level 3 undergraduate course) OR equivalent ,e.g. Experienced and Qualified Graduate Mental Health Worker with relevant Primary Care experiences and competences as required.

Desirable

• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, health, social science, and/or research design and analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working with people with mental health problems.
• Experience of working in IAPT/Primary Care Services and delivering low intensity interventions.
• Evidence of having worked in a service where agreed targets were in place to demonstrate effective clinical outcomes.
• Experience of using electronic patient management systems such as IAPTUS or PCMIS or similar.
• Evidence of experience and knowledge of risk assessment and management.

Desirable

• Research / audit experience.
• Evidence of working in the local community.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• High level communication skills: written and verbal, including telephone skills
• An ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• An ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable

• Fluency in an additional (to English) locally relevant priority language
• Experience of delivering group based interventions.

PERSONAL

Essential

• An interest in working with people with mental health problems.
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships with staff from all disciplines.
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and 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.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brent Talking Therapies

Fairfield House, Fairfield Crescent

Kingsbury

NW9 0PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job description and Person Specification for further information on the job role requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical1.1 To provide manage a caseload of service users with multiple, enduring and complex mental health needs through provision of therapeutic care and treatment in the individuals own home and othercommunity venues.1.2 To provide specialist, culturally appropriate, evidence based occupational therapy assessments for service users within the hub in order to establish and meet their occupational needs.1.3 To provide full vocational needs assessment, advice and on-going intervention related to an individuals vocational needs.1.4 To select and use validated standardised assessment tools routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments.1.5 To apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups, which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts Research and Development Strategy; to lead andsupervise junior staff in this practice as required.1.6 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work approaches.1.7 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientedtowards reinforcing a positive identity and developing valued social roles.1.8 To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions against clear aims, objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals.1.9 To identify opportunities and needs for group work in the community and to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate community groups which promote social inclusion for service users.1.10 To establish links with the CNWL Recovery College; and as appropriate, deliver courses within the college alongside peer trainers.1.11 To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of mental illness and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.1.12 To determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on service users functional ability and

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered Occupational Therapist.
• Practice Educator training

Desirable

• Post qualification training in relevant mental health therapeutic skills.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience working in mental health settings as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience of working with service users presenting with a wide range of complex mental health conditions.
• Experience of delivering healthy lifestyle interventions.
• Experience in assessment and interventions related to physical healthcare needs.
• Experience in using a range of standardised OT assessments.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of drafting group protocols and setting up / facilitating groups / group programme.
• Supervision of OT students / non-qualified staff.
• Experience of partnership working in promoting socially inclusive opportunities for patients.
• Experience in completing HONOS screening clustering tool / Risk Assessment Tools.

Desirable

• Experience of working in adult mental health community team.
• Experience in audit / research projects

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Clear concept of Occupational Therapy and models of practice.
• Good communication skills written, verbal, listening and use of up to date systems of communication i.e. IT systems, e-mail, telephone etc.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of an MDT.
• Individual/group work skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
• Able to work creatively to engage patients.
• Timely reporting and record keeping.
• To actively supervise both OT students and unqualified staff.
• Regularly identify and undertake appropriate learning opportunities as part of ongoing CPD.
• Recovery focused approach to service delivery.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach that considers the needs of the whole person.
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
• To determine the impact of mental and physical conditions on service user's functional ability and undertake assessment/make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations.
• Good understanding of the application of risk assessment and risk management strategies which facilitates a patient's recovery.
• Good awareness of the principles of safeguarding and how to implement this in practice.

Desirable

• Research and development at graduate level.
• Knowledge of the theory underpinning the Model of Human Occupation.
• Completion of OT medication management training.
• To have completed practice placement educators' course.

Attitudes, aptitudes and personal characteristics

Essential

• High level of personal motivation.
• Ability to work in a team setting i.e. collaborating/facilitating/directing and understanding diversity.
• Good organisational skills and ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to encourage patient participation and ensure a high delivery of customer service.
• Flexible in approach.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and an ability to use initiative.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop knowledge and skills.
• Ability to take on responsibility.
• To act as a positive role model for junior staff.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

QPP Community Mental Health Hub

7A Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within Dermatology

Desirable

• Clinical expertise in Dermatology procedures i.e phototherapy, minor surgery (i.e. performing of)
• Experience within Biological therapy monitoring

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Has First level degree, BSc Qualification or will be working towards attaining this.

Desirable

• Non-medical prescribing qualification.
• Phototherapy course or willingness to undertake

Skills

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills/liaison skills
• Must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for the senior post.

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the department

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHDB - cross site

Belvedere Road

Burton Upon Trent

DE13 0RB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info.

To be responsible for the day-to-day support of the office and, in conjunction with the Office Manager. participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of office practices and procedures.

• To arrange transport and book outpatient appointments as necessary.
• To understand health and safety regulation and assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and visitors to the department in accordance with Fire and Health and Safety procedures.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels of stationery and other clinical equipment are always maintained.
• To carry out a range of administrative tasks and to be able to provide cover for other administrative/secretarial staff as and when required.
• Assist the team to carry out audits.
• Provide non-clinical advice and information, acting as patient advice and liaison officer

Person Specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• English, GCSE or 'O' levels or other equivalent qualification
• RSA II or equivalent secretarial qualification
• Good command of written and spoken English

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant secretarial/administrative experience.
• Substantial experience of dealing with members of the public both face to face and on the phone.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or related setting
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use Microsoft Office and IT knowledge including use of databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a flexible and organised manner, to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrate effective organisational ability over a wide range of tasks, eg. typing, filing, data inputting and ad hoc requests.
• Confidence to work on own initiative and to consult as needed
• An appreciation and respect for the needs of people with mental health problems and their families and an ability to deal with aggressive or distressed clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality appropriately and understand the issues involved.
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person.

Desirable

• Able to use other software packages such as Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to use e-mail.

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westminster QPP Community Mental Health Hub

7a Woodfield Road

London

W9 2NW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Working with a wide range of professionals
• At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Insight into clinical speciality
• Standards of professional practice
• Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• Good standard of English GCSE or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• IT literate to include Word and Excel
• Demonstrable recent knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures

Desirable

• Experience of working in a busy environment
• Telephone experience
• An understanding of the 18 week RTT process
• Knowledge of the Trust's Patient Access Policy

Skills and Ability

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate proven accuracy and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload
• To be able to demonstrate the ability to work towards deadlines
• Demonstrable experience in light to physical effort in the movement of notes

Desirable

• Basic understanding of Haematology
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB PURPOSE AND REQUIREMENTS

The post requires a flexible approach with a broad range of applied psychotherapeutic techniques, given the variety and time specific nature of treatment during pregnancy, around birth and in the postnatal first year.

The post holder needs to have had experience in the field of perinatal mental health, in particular parent-infant interventions in complex high risk cases. The postholder will require the skills to develop outreach clinics for pregnant and postnatal women with mental health problems whilst working as an autonomous practitioner. The post will require a good communicator, skilled in liaison as well as an experienced clinician who would be able to offer advice and consultation to midwives and health visitors and other relevant professionals working in the community.

To provide an efficient, effective, comprehensive and specialist psychological assessment and psychotherapy treatment plan for women and their partners during the perinatal period. Patients with moderate and severe, highly complex and persistent mental health problems are seen within this service. The work will include offering an opinion on diagnosis/formulation to patients seen within the Perinatal Service in discussion with the Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist.

To provide the particular highly specialist areas of expertise gained in post qualification specialist training to perinatal patients who present with complex and persistent mental health problems within the perinatal period.

To provide advice and consultation from a psychological perspective around parent infant relationship and the psychotherapeutic care psychological care to psychologist and non-psychologist colleagues, and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.

To be informed by evidence-based practice and participate in audit, policy, service development and research within the team

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the services policies and procedures.

To undertake and oversee audit and research activity in the sector.

To offer highly specialised clinical work both assessment and treatment in the Perinatal Service to distressed pregnant and postnatal women who are suffering from perinatal mental health disorders.

3. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

3.1 Clinical:

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by MDT andpsychotherapeutic based care plans ensuring appropriate assessment, formulation and intervention. To communicate with the referral agents and others involved with the patients care on a regular basis.

To provide highly specialist psychotherapeutic, assessments including biopsychosocial assessments.

To formulate and devise parent-infant psychotherapeutic treatment and management plans for referred patients and to provide psychotherapeutic treatment, using specialist methods and techniques as appropriate to the service.

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both:

Theoretical and therapeutic models

Highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To offer the most appropriate treatment for patients in co-operation with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To offer highly specialist interventions for severely disturbed mother-infant attachment in the antenatal and postnatal period.

To provide highly specialist intervention during the post-partum period to mothers and their babies and/or the parental couple and their infant.

To develop group therapeutic interventions with new mothers and their infants.

To act as a Lead Professional for the client, where appropriate, ensuring the provision of a care package appropriate for the clients needs, co-ordinating the work of others involved with care, arranging clients care reviews as required and communicating effectively with the client, his/her family and all others involved in care; and to monitor progress during the course of multi-disciplinary interventions.

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, in line with Trust and inter-agency policies and procedures with the aim of overall risk reduction.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level preclinical training at an Association of psychotherapists recognised training school, Educated at doctoral level or equivalent.
• Post graduate training in child and/ or adult psychotherapy / clinical psychology at an accredited training institution.
• Clinical Training: - Adult or Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy - Developmental Psychology
• Experience of further post-qualification working with patients in the perinatal period

Desirable

• MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology or other relevant Psychotherapeutic/Development Degree
• Parent-Infant Psychotherapy training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical work with parents and infants/young children
• Considerable experience of assessment and formulation of diagnosis within the area of perinatal mental health.
• Considerable experience of and an interest in developing clinical work with pregnant and postpartum women and their babies
• Extensive experience in working with patients with known mental health risks and complexity
• Experience of supervising clinical work within the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of raising and managing safeguarding concerns
• Experience of psychodynamically informed clinical work
• Experience of personal psychotherapy

Desirable

• Awareness of issues for professional networks and teams
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting
• Teaching/Supervising/Training: ? Evidence of managing supervisory responsibilities. ? Evidence of teaching about parent-infant theory and psychopathology
• Experience of working in adult mental health
• Awareness of basic research procedures and capacity to conduct simple surveys and audits of own work

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Extensive experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of pregnant and postpartum women
• Extensive experience of working with a wide variety of children and parents across the whole age range who are presenting with different problems
• Experience working with mothers and families with severe mental illness and risk to self.
• An ability to carry out audit and research in the area of perinatal mental health.
• Advanced specialist Knowledge of new-borns, early infancy and child development and of theories of infant and child mental health
• Ability to monitor and assess risk and act accordingly
• Ability to create a therapeutic milieu for parents and infants together

Desirable

• Experience of the application of psychological interventions in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of working in different adult Tiers
• Experience of teaching, training on pre-registration course and case consultation to other psychotherapists
• Experience of carrying out audit and research in clinical settings.

Other

Essential

• Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice.

Desirable

• Ability to teach and train others and present within public, professional and academic settings

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Riverside Centre, Pinn Ward,

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge, Hillingdon

UB8 3NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa

Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of English to O level/GCSE or equivalent RSA/OCR level III or equivalent knowledge and skills. Ability to demonstrate both excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced level of IT literacy with experience of using a range of IT applications, in particular Excel and online meeting software.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in a busy/demanding administrative role.
• Provide up to date reports for management team. Take department meeting minutes, transcribe and distribute locally.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of supporting research trials and postgraduate education.
• To communicate routine information with members of the team, patients and carers. Communicate both verbally and written using persuasive, negotiation and tact.

Skills

Essential

• Able to work across a whole MDT
• Able to learn new systems and ways of working

Desirable

• Skilled in recruiting to research studies

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Knowledge Training & Experience

Essential

• A good standard of English & Maths - Grade C and above
• Advanced level of IT literacy with experience of using a range of IT applications.
• Ability to plan and delegate within the team and manage day to day workload

Desirable

• Understanding of the Trust's Patient Access Policy and its contents
• Trained / access to Trust systems such as Lorenzo and Ta+
• Experience of working in a supervisory or mentoring role

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively - Including written, face to face and telephone

Desirable

• Ability to ensure that accurate and effective communication is maintained within the team
• Must be an effective team player and have a flexible approach to all areas of work

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Ability to work to deadlines
• Advanced level of IT to include Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable

• Ability to plan and delegate within the team to manage day to day workload

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 18 months at Band 5 or equivalent
• Working with a wide range of professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)
• Recognised teaching/assessing qualification

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Insight into clinical speciality
• Standards of professional practice
• Insight into current issues in nursing/ professional issues

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice within the last 12 months

Desirable

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

A phlebotomists role is to provide a high quality phlebotomy and cannulation service that offers the best possible standards of patient care to inpatients and any other area requiring venesection/cannulation services. You will assist in the provision of individualised care, under the supervision of a qualified nurse and others in the health care professional team.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORWe are looking to recruit self-motivated, dynamic people with a passion for taking blood samples while delivering high quality patient care. With a keen eye for attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your own workload, you will be a keen learner that embraces change whilst maintaining high standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their ownExperience in providing healthcare
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patientsExperience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environmentNVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months.Basic Life Support training

Desirable

• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their ownExperience in providing healthcare
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patients Experience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environmentNVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months.Basic Life Support training
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in Venesection in an acute setting
• Experience in hospital IT systems

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Communication
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Record keeping
• Working autonomously

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, you'll play a vital part in the patient journey by collecting blood samples safely and compassionately, helping clinicians make timely and accurate decisions. You'll work closely with local clinical teams and pathology colleagues, contributing to a service that values teamwork, quality and patient experience.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Lymington New Forest Hospital but may be required to work at Royal South Hants Hospital and Southampton General Hospital to support service delivery.

The typical shift pattern is 07:00 to 17:00, four days per week, Monday to Friday, although some flexibility may be required to meet service needs.

Occasional weekend working may be required to support our weekend service at the Royal South Hants Hospital

Ability to travel independently between Trust sites when required is essential.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous due to the cross-site nature of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their ownExperience in providing healthcare
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patientsExperience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environmentNVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months.Basic Life Support training

Desirable

• Willingness to learn new skills. Ability to work as part of a team but also having the ability to work on their ownExperience in providing healthcare
• Ability to cope with work pressures when working in high care areas when having difficulty in collecting blood sample from patients Experience preferred but not essential, as full in house training given
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary environmentNVQ3, or willing to undertake NVQ training
• Ability to complete all training packages including Venesection and cannulation course and ANTT course within 2 months.Basic Life Support training
• Previous clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in Venesection in an acute setting
• Experience in hospital IT systems

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
• Communication
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Record keeping
• Working autonomously

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

SO41 8QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD /PhD or equivalent) in Geriatric Medicine
• Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

Skills and experience

Essential

• Geriatric Medicine experience within the NHS

Clinical governance

Essential

• Experience in Audit
• Experience in service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

• BSc Hons or Equivalent
• HCPC Registered

Desirable

• PG Certificate in specialist area
• To be able to demonstrate previous post registration experience
• PG training in CT
• IV injecting course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration practice resulting in the broadening of expert knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Previous Cross sectional experience

Planning and Organising Skills

Essential

• To have the ability to assess patient condition in order to achieve quality radiographic results
• Evidence of using personal and professional judgement and experience to deal appropriately with complicated operational issues
• Evidence of problem solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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