Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant, to join our team at HMP Moorland a Category C mens prison and Young Offenders Institution near Hatfield Woodhouse in South Yorkshire.

Hours

This is a full time role working Monday to Sunday, on a rota basis of 7.30am to 7.30pm or 7.30pm to 7.30am. Please note that you will be required to cover night shifts

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £25,557 - £29,723 depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Bawtry Rd

Hatfield

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN7 6BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered nurse with current NMC licence to practice and experience within an acute hospital setting.

Evidence of continued professional development i.e. a professional portfolio and participation in appraisal and development review.

To have achieved a recognised teaching & assessing qualification.

Completion of training for additional clinical skills required in the ward/department

Green card training for the use of pumps or machinery relevant to the ward or department.

Evidence of attendance at mandatory training appropriate to the role.

Competence in the use of computers and electronic communication systems or expectation to develop existing skills further as the needs of the service dictate.

Evidence of an ability to critically appraise and utilise research to maintain and improve patient care.

Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required.

Evidence of experience and knowledge of the importance of resource management including protocols for staff utilisation, equipment, and products for clinical care.

Organise and participate in the delivery of high standard, evidence-based nursing care.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, with current live NMC registration / Student awaiting pin
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration (secured a position on this type of course)

Work Experience

Essential

• Completion of training for extended roles required by the ward / department. i.e. IV drug administration, Cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, male catheterisation, PCA and Epidural training
• At least 12 months recent experience as a Registered Nurse in either an acute hospital setting, surgical setting, admission/ emergency setting OR a qualifying student who has completed a placement within surgery or an admissions unit

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic computer / IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service i.e. IHS, Acis, Email use.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Gate 26B

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Dispenser to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun name, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.

Hours

8am-4pm or 9am-5pm with 30 mins unpaid break

Monday to Friday

No weekends

No bank holidays

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Thorp Arch

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS23 7AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Patient Engagement Lead to join our Administration team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed Prison located in Foston, Derbyshire.

HMP Foston Hall is a closed woman's prison with a capacity for 335 inmates. We are recruiting for an Patient Engagement Lead to work closely with the patients by running patient engagement forums, run events and act on feedback with the healthcare team.

Hours

Salary

This position is a full time position, youll receive an annual salary up to £33,510 per annum

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

Desirable

• Please refer to advert for personal specifications

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Foston

Derby

Derbyshire

DE65 5DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience and ability to work effectively within an MDT Evidence of clinical topic training / staff presentations
• Evidence of supervision of assistant staff / students
• Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks

Experience

Essential

• Treatment of a broad range of conditions.
• Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service /practice Evidence of leading and implementing clinical change
• Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ribbleton Clinic

Preston

PR25 2TN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support and assist the Retail supervisor and Retail Catering Manager in the provision of a highly professional catering service at Durham Hospital and to ensure that high quality standards are met at all times

To follow the policies and procedures laid down by the catering services in the day to day operational management of food service and to ensure a high quality and cost effective service

To ensure that food safety and allergen regulations are adhered to at all times.

Provide and maintain a highly customer focused service to all usersAmand

Work in a safe manner so that no other persons are put at risk whilst completing the required duties.

Initially deal with any complaints / comments regarding the service in a courteous manner from Trust staff or public.

Developing staff preferences, promoting flexible working arrangements, and encourage change of working practice following major life changing events.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Effective interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Industry experience within catering servicesIndustry experience within catering services

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Certificate in Food Hygiene or working towards it

Desirable

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy

Special Requirements

Essential

• Natural & enthusiastic staff member

Desirable

• Knowledge of catering sector

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care. Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient. Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas Active member of the emergency response team. Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty) Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment. Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous documentation of care and adhering to local policy. Ensure accurate patient documentation of peri-operative care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Recognised post graduate Critical Care qualification
• Minimum 5 years experience within the Critical Care environment
• Experience within the Theatre Recovery Room environment
• Competence in delivering a high level of critical care
• Competence in delivering a high level of post anaesthetic care
• Good computer and numeracy skills
• Ability to analyse and put into practice evidence based practice
• A high level of communication skills within all disciplines
• Flexibility in response to needs of the department
• Ability to deliver a high level of customer service to patients and Consultants
• Good Team working skills
• Ability to exercise rational judgement when escalating issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you dont meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

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Deal with telephone enquiries from health professionals, services users, service user families, carers and team members in an informed and sympathetic manner, taking into account mental/physical health needs, and cultural or language barriers. Taking and passing on messages promptly and taking action where necessary.

To provide and receive complex and sensitive information using tact and diplomacy.

To act in accordance with the Service in processing new referrals. This includes but is not limited to: allocating referrals, completing Excel spreadsheets and making sure all administration processes for each referral are adhered to with speed and fluency.

To create/accept referrals within the S1 platform and highlight for clinical triage. To assist with onward referrals to other teams.

To monitor S1 wait lists and caseloads and assist with the allocation of patients and entering patient details into appropriate health care professionals diaries.

To regularly access and monitor the generic email systems, responding to all queries or redirecting as appropriate.

Maintain service line databases for record keeping, ensuring accurate reporting.

Complete regular archiving of patient notes in line with trust policies and procedures.

To act as Subject Access Coordinator for the service, attend required training, and follow the Trusts policies and procedures.

To provide administration support for service line clinicians

To undertake word processing tasks such as letters and memos, reports, notices, and e-mails, including via dictation software.

To undertake the photocopying and distribution of documents, processing of correspondence and general clerical duties as required.

To maintain and monitor stock as required and use set processes for ordering of goods/supplies.

To have the ability to use the E-procurement system and raise any queries/issues when necessary. To support procurement processes for service line, including ordering, liaison, receipting, and invoice processing.

To have a comprehensive understanding of computer software such as MS Office

To collate and present activity data for service and management meetings and for monthly and ad hoc statistical returns via Tableau or other.

To assist with the training of new staff members and bank staff as and when necessary.

To co-ordinate, monitor and record the mandatory training for the department ensuring that staff are reminded when training is due (if applicable).

To support service lead with Healthroster, including recording of annual leave, absence, or sickness, printing and distribution of rotas where necessary (if applicable).

To organise, attend and contribute to the departmental and service meetings, which may include room/venue booking, distribute agendas, take and distribute minutes, and action any decisions made by the team as appropriate.

To support in the planning and arrangements for team away days, training sessions etc.

To undertake ad hoc or specific project work as requested.

To produce training packs, certificates, forms and presentations as requested by the clinicians/team lead.

To support the maintenance of any of the teams clinical equipment as needed, including liaison with BCAS for yearly checks.

To support the logging of complaints/compliments and incidents on Datix.

To be familiar with and to work within CNWL policies related to the function of administration and your responsibilities as an employee.

To be able to meet deadlines and to manage time effectively

To be able to work on own initiative and undertake work which does not require checking as a matter of routine

Regularly review administration processes, procedures and office systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Be forthcoming with ideas, changes or new initiatives for improvements to policy, guidance, departmental procedures, systems and ways of working for improvement in service quality and delivery.

To support the operational team and provide Reception cover at designated base as requested by the Health Centre Administration Lead for lunch breaks and sickness.

To undertake all mandatory and supplementary training in line with policies.

To undertake Nominated Officer of Fire (NOF) training and ensure all procedures are followed as per the Trust Policy.

To undertake First Aid training as required by Line Manager

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (A* - C) or equivalent in Maths and English

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity
• Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of working in a customer care setting
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Patient Appointment/Database Systems i.e. SystmOne

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, MS Teams and Excel
• Accurate data entry and typing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work to a high level of accuracy and with attention to detail
• Demonstratable Knowledge of using different systems and databases
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload
• Ability to work within a team

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self motivator
• Capacity to manage a demanding workload
• Good inter-personal skills
• Corporate loyalty and behaviour

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

Wood End Centre

Judge Heath Lane

Hayes

UB3 2PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2 :1 or 1st class degree in psychology

Experience

Essential

• Good communication and organisational skills
• Good writing, numerical and verbal skills
• Computer literate ( Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint)

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Time management and caseload management skills.
• An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L7F9 L9508 EIS East Lancs (MH)

Preston

PR3 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• To assist the Theatre Directorate Manger in ensuring that the Trusts purchasing activities are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management/co-ordination and daily duties of Theatre Stores Team on Wigan & Leigh Site
• Ensuring process of ordering, stock delivery, stock management is conducted in timely manner and delivered through assessment of theatre team service needs
• Investigates & solves supply related problems with companies, i.e. deliveries, invoices
• Acts on behalf of theatre by collaborative working with procurement department and leading on theatre specific elements of high value quotes, contracts, and seeking sources of savings opportunities.
• Ensure stock team have clear objectives and that the primary focus of these objectives is ensuring items are available at appropriate times to ensure patient needs are met.
• Implement new policies/Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions into work area, feedback on difficulties and suggested team improvements
• Participate in and undertake regular stock audits
• To liaise with Trust Procurement team on any changes to purchasing catalogues and ensure that is shared and communicated to the appropriate personnel within theatre.
• To work in conjunction with Trust Procurement Team, and companies to ensure that Theatres is maximising benefits through usage volume versus best price where possible.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To ensure stores team work within parameters of effective stock management to ensure theatre teams have the required items at the right place at the right time.
• To manage and monitor adherence by the stock team to achieve principles laid down for effective stock management that contribute to the achievement of balanced budget allowance.
• To discuss and negotiate with consultants of any requests for new or existing products and advise accordingly status of use or whether it will need to be discussed at Divisional / Procurement level.
• To advise theatre stock team on options when placing orders and encourage use of catalogues in line with department and wider Trust strategy.
• To meet on a regular basis providing updates to Directorate Manager, but day to day management and decision making of team will be guided by post-holder.
• To provide theatre team advice on sourcing products from appropriate suppliers as necessary.
• To provide advice and help in respect of general supplies queries from Theatre staff, providing resolution to queries or problems where appropriate.
• To provide guidance and support to stock team on which budget line, transfer point items should be accounted to ensuring clarity when analysing budgetary lines
• To work with the Trusts Accounts Payables section to assist in matching orders to invoices when applicable and review to ensure outstanding issues are cleared in a timely manner.
• To deal with any issues requiring investigation (e.g. goods returned to suppliers) and work with the Trusts finance team to bring to resolution.
• To produce regular stock & budgetary reports with analysis where required to Theatre Team Leaders and Theatre Directorate Manager that will give an understanding to any changes in supply items, availability or change in pricing.
• Provide management information as and when requested to Divisional, Procurement or Finance leads.
• Ensure all members of team receive timely annual PDR and are maintain their e-mandatory compliance
• Manage staff absence and support through supportive mechanisms as occupational health and associate services.
• To link with Trust Procurement team on tendering processes and organise product marketplace/table-top exercises.
• To have day-to-day responsibility for advising upon and undertaking procurement activities, this will involve the purchase of goods and services up to a maximum £50k.
• To support clinicians in organising product trials, analysing quotations and question documents, and undertaking evaluations which lead to best value purchasing practice.
• To ensure that recommendations for purchases are fully explained using appropriate relevant evaluation criteria, delivered in accordance with timescales and remains within budget.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III or equivalent in Business Administration Studies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a Purchasing and Supply
• Experience of utilising eProcurement systems
• Management of Databases/systems of recording
• Experience of working collaboratively across range of departments or workgroups to support the key role objectives
• Experience in supervision/management of a team/staff

Skills

Essential

• PC Literate including working knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Highly customer focused
• Confident communicator with developed interpersonal skills
• Literacy/numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly motivated
• Problem Solving Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of stock / materials principles

Additional

Essential

• Able to provide cross site cover if required.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a discussion about the role, please reach out to:

[email protected] matron, Byron ward

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an Interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid)

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
• Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to service user confidentiality.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
• Working as part of a team
• Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA)

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - PICU Byron Ward (25-65)

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Adjusts and refines psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• Evaluates and makes decisions about treatment options, taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.
• Assesses, diagnoses and makes clinical judgements involving a range of highly complex factors in the context of inadequate or unavailable information, equivocal research/evidence or where expert opinion differs (e.g. conflict between medical and psychological models).
• The post holder may be required to work in locations other than those specified in the job description as required by service need.
• To provide individual supervision for clinical psychologists and psychological therapists (from trainee to 8b level) across Community Directorate teams.
• Organises own workload on a day-to-day basis, prioritising work as appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical / counselling psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
• HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees
• Clear ongoing commitment to specialist area of expertise through post-doctoral study and experience.

Desirable

• Registration with BPS

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience of Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups including adult, with a range of clinical severity across care settings.
• Experience of working with adults with complex mental health needs.
• Experience of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with risk issues and range of complex psychological problems
• Liaison and joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies
• Teaching, training, clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.
• Experienced in delivering supervision to psychology and non-psychology staff.
• Experience in providing consultation to non-psychology staff including medical professionals.
• Lead in quality and service improvement initiatives.
• Lead and development of research projects

Desirable

• Project Management
• Experience of management of professional staff

Knowledge

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of Evidence-based practice relevant to the role
• Highly developed knowledge and skills in the care of difficult to treat groups e.g. dual diagnoses, additional disabilities or severely challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health and its implications for clinical practice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

The Lyme Brook Centre

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide, in partnership with individuals, their carers and other key professionals, a high quality, person centred, accountable social care service which ensures best outcomes for people.

To actively and effectively manage a caseload which will include prioritising and co-ordinating own workload; reviewing and monitoring individual needs, care plans and care packages; decision making; managing risk and effective recording.

At all times to be mindful of the Mental Capacity Act and to be alert to situations where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Adults Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.

To facilitate proportionate holistic assessments (including where appropriate self-assessments) working collaboratively with the individual, their carer/family and other professionals in order to identify levels of need and outcomes required which will inform the appropriate level of associated resources to help the person optimise their independence and meet their support needs.

To consider the needs of carers in all assessment activity and to undertake Carer Assessments as requested and/or required.

To work within appropriate timeframes to meet immediate needs and reduce risks in crisis situations and at all times ensure appropriate and proportionate responses or referrals are provided in accordance with legislation, guidance and policies.

Provide support in self directing the personalised care and support to meet the assessed needs and agreed outcomes

Proactively promote peoples well-being by enabling them to prevent, postpone or reduce the need for care and support by providing information, advice and signposting which promotes access to universal/preventative services, community and other natural support resources; maximising their assets using benefits and other funding sources, (e.g. Continuing Health Care Funding) to ensure independence, choice and control.

To work in partnership with other professionals, supporting service users, carers and families to develop person centred support plans incorporating an individuals circle of support, positive risk taking, solution finding where possible through universal services.

Proactively manage, with a level of autonomy, unresolved support / unmet need and service issues and make recommendations for resolution in situations where: needs cannot be delivered by the personal budget allocation; where there is a lack of suitable services; the apparent failure of providers to meet national or locally determined quality or performance standards. This may include preparing and presenting evidential report(s) to the Individual, Commissioning, Approval and Advice Panel.

Social Work Practitioners (Disability) will manage a caseload of people with multiple, complex and profound disabilities and will assess and plan transitions from Childrens Services into Adults working with a range of appropriate partners and providers and providing support to the young people through the transition process.

Identify, investigate and manage potential high risk situations where service users/carers safety or liberty may be at risk, making the necessary referrals as appropriate so as to enable them to take risks whilst protecting them from abuse, managing the risks to staff and the organisation; this may include undertaking assessments under the Mental Capacity Act.

To assist with investigations into allegations of abuse, contribute to strategy meetings and liaise with other professionals.

To maintain case records ensuring that all data meets the required levels of accuracy, quality, confidentiality and timeliness.

To prepare reports for panels, case conferences & court and to attend as required and appropriate.

To work on a duty rota, responding to emergency assessments or other situations which may occur.

Act as mentor to less experienced staff / students, providing them with support and guidance in terms of professional practice and organisational policies and procedures

To have an awareness of the performance targets, both national and local and to ensure all activity is aligned with meeting those targets.

To work to Social Work Standards set out by Social Work England.

To be an ambassador for focus at all times, representing the organisation positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with service users, carers, families, other professionals and agencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a social care setting with vulnerable people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting with other professionals

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• An effective team member, flexible, reliable and committed
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills which support the formation of effective working relationships with a range of colleagues
• Ability to manage sensitive and challenging situations in relation to working with individuals, carers and partners
• Effective organisational skills and personal self-motivation to achieve targets and deadlines and manage and prioritise own workload appropriately
• Excellent keyboard skills which enable accurate and timely recording

Desirable

• Influencing and negotiating skills with both individuals / carers and other professionals

Other requirements

Essential

• Hold a current valid driving licence or have access to appropriate transport or be able to meet the demands of the post with reasonable adjustment
• Able to work flexibly, sometimes out of normal office hours, according to the needs of the service
• Able to respond positively and work effectively within an agile working environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant Adult Social Care legislation, guidance, regulations and professional best practice
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Legislation and an awareness of the Mental Health Act
• Understanding of assessment, care planning and reviewing
• Understanding of, and respect for, confidentiality and the importance of consent to share information
• Awareness of issues and Legislation relating to Carers
• Awareness of Safeguarding Adults

Desirable

• Application of relevant Adult Social Care legislation, guidance, regulations and professional best practice
• Application of the Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Legislation and an awareness of the Mental Health Act
• Demonstration through practice of understanding of individuals rights and choices and the importance of empowerment and promotion of independence

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Social Work Degree or equivalent, and current Social Work England Registration
• Qualified Nurse and registered with NMC (for posts within the Disability Team)

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Focus Independent Adult Social Work

Address

Focus Independent Adult Social Work

Heritage House

Fishermans Wharf

Grimsby

North East Lincolnshire

DN31 1SY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

CBT EMDR Therapist

Reporting to: Head of Therapy

Location: RedditchHours: 35 Hours per Week.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled CBT Therapist or Psychologist to join Gordon Moody, supporting individuals experiencing gambling-related harms through specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.

This role involves delivering structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions across both individual and group settings within residential and remote treatment programmes. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide psychologically informed, trauma-informed care that supports long-term recovery and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of Gordon Moodys clinical governance, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing gambling-related harms.
• Deliver evidence-based CBT interventions within individual and group treatment settings.
• Develop collaborative treatment and risk management plans tailored to service user needs.
• Facilitate psychoeducational, relapse prevention and therapeutic group programmes.
• Support individuals presenting with co-occurring mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression and trauma-related symptoms.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records in line with organisational, professional and GDPR standards.
• Monitor and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and service user wellbeing appropriately.
• Work within professional and ethical guidelines relevant to CBT and psychological therapies.
• Support service users to engage with onward recovery and community support services where appropriate.

Multidisciplinary & Partnership Working:

• Work collaboratively with therapists, recovery workers, support staff and external professionals.
• Liaise with GPs, mental health services, social care teams and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case discussions.
• Contribute to maintaining effective referral pathways and integrated recovery support.
• Promote psychologically informed and trauma-informed approaches across services.

Clinical Governance & Service Development:

• Participate in regular clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within gambling harm treatment.
• Maintain awareness of emerging developments within behavioural addiction and CBT practice.
• Adhere to all clinical governance, safeguarding and information governance policies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of therapeutic programmes and interventions.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

• BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist or actively working towards accreditation.
• Postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Relevant professional registration or core profession qualification (e.g. mental health nursing, psychology, social work, counselling or psychotherapy).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Additional training in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care or addiction treatment.
• Further training in group facilitation or behavioural addictions.

Essential Experience:

• Experience delivering CBT interventions within a mental health or addiction setting.
• Experience in undertaking specialist psychological and risk assessments.
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing complex emotional or psychological difficulties, including trauma.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working within gambling harms or behavioural addiction services.
• Experience within residential treatment settings.
• Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction needs.
• Experience delivering remote or online therapeutic interventions.
• Training or qualification in other recognised therapeutic modalities, especially EMDR.
• CAT, DIT, IPT, DBT, MBCT or ACT.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of CBT theory and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge and experience of treating PTSD and trauma.
• Understanding of addiction recovery models.
• Understanding of relapse prevention approaches and motivational interviewing.
• Strong safeguarding and risk assessment knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally distressing situations professionally and sensitively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures.

Desirable:

• EMDR
• Awareness of current developments in behavioural addiction treatment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG Diploma in CBT or equivalent recognised qualification.

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

Gordon Moody

Address

Gordon Moody

Redditch

Redditch

West Midlands

B97 6HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Level II Certificate in Principles of Warehousing and Storage

Occupational experience

Essential

• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Awareness of General Health and Safety requirements
• Works well in a team
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within an NHS or caring environment
• Decontamination experience
• Awareness of legislation relating to Equipment provision
• Understanding of stock monitoring
• Previous driving duties

Other

Essential

• Clean full driving licence

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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Equipment Store & Wheelchair Service

Unit 4 Cupola way

Scunthorpe

DN15 7BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of working with people who have a learning disability, and their families/carers
• Keyboard skills sufficient to enter data/write reports
• Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration responding and participating as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

College House

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 1NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Management

• Adheres to the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct at all times
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of patients receiving treatment in the theatre environment
• Carries the Theatre Coordinator phone as required, keeping clinical teams informed of workflows, resolving any issues and conflicts and promoting positive team dynamics at all times
• Manages the clinical workload effectively, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the needs of the patients on an ongoing basis.
• Acts as a resource to others, providing accurate information, advice and supports the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers.
• Ensures that accurate patient records are maintained and reflect changes in the patients ongoing condition and changing care needs
• Ensures that patients and their carers are updated regularly with accurate information, delivered in a manner that is sensitive to their needs
• Ensures that clinical guidelines are implemented and are actively audited in conjunction with the Clinical Matron, Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team
• Maintains and promotes high standards of cleanliness within the department and reports deficits to the Clinical Coordinator
• Ensures that practice is evidence based and supports with the development of departmental policies and Standard Operating procedures.

Quality Management

• Actively supports the implementation of the Trust / nursing strategy
• Uphold high standards of patient care in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Develops own competence in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance management as determines by line manager
• Actively supports the process of risk management and Health & safety upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring that incidents are reported using the DATIX system.
• Make a positive contribution to service development and act as a positive role model for change
• Actively promote customer care, assisting with the local resolution of (informal) complaints and supporting the Clinical Coordinators /Band 7 investigate formal complaints.

Financial Management

• Contributes positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet clinical demand and cooperation with the Clinical Coordinators and within budgetary constraints
• Takes responsibility for monitoring stock levels within budgetary limits, resolving shortfalls as appropriate
• Develop the financial awareness of the team, prompting a lean approach and efficient use of both human and material resources

Information Management

• Collects, records and manages information using both paper based and IT systems
• Makes use of relevant information in decision making, problem solving and care management
• Ensures that colleagues maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in line with Trust policy and Data Protection Act
• Challenges any breaches in confidentiality and reports to the Clinical Coordinator
• Uses Trust IT systems to disseminate important information to colleagues at all levels

Staff Management

• Assists with the ongoing organisation of the unit, including taking responsibility for a designated area of practice within a department on a daily basis to ensure optimal theatre utilisation at all times
• Carries the unit bleep as required, keeping Coordinators and colleagues informed of patient flow, managing problems and conflicts and maintaining positive team dynamics
• Takes a leadership role in emergency situationsMaintains the confidentiality of personal information pertaining to staff
• Attends and contributes to departmental, cross department and multidisciplinary team meetings and working groups
• Acts as a mentor to junior staff members. Is responsible for the orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior staff and learners in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team
• Acts as a practice assessor taking responsibility for completing assessment documents within agreed timeframes
• Act as a mentor to post basic students, facilitating a positive learning environment and development of their clinical skills in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Promote clinical audit and the application of evidence-based practices.
• Participate in research projects and practice development initiatives within the clinical area as appropriate
• Act as a link practitioner (i.e., infection control, tissue viability etc.) ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust wide meetings, taking responsibility for disseminating information at a practice level

Professional Development

• Works within and accepts responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence commensurate with job role and developing service requirements ensuring clinical currency as technology and ways of working develop
• Keep up to date with NMC/HCPC standards, Trust policies, Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines and adhere to these at all times
• Demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational needs in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team
• Participate in own Appraisal and Development Review and after training be responsible for undertaking the appraisal process for own team of junior staff
• To ensure own educational commitment meets the requirements of the professional body and Trust requirements

Working Conditions / Effort

• A requirement to act as a professional role model
• A need to respond to frequently changing needs of the theatres.
• Exposure to distressing and emotional situations
• Frequently standing for long periods
• Manual handling and postural demands.
• Exposure to potential violent and aggressive behaviour
• Contact with blood and body fluids
• Requirement to wear PPE
• The need to use highly developed skills and demonstrates a high level of manual dexterity
• A requirement to concentrate and remain focused for extended periods of time
• The need to work a shift system

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• ODP/RGN with current NMC/HCPC registration
• Awareness of Risk Management and Health & Safety within the operating department

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing course
• Recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification

Work Experience

Essential

• Experience as Band 5 in scrub specialty or relevant similar experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of current practice and understanding of National Codes of Standards and Conduct.
• Experience leading a team
• Knowledge of audit
• Awareness of Risk Management/Health & Safety
• Awareness of COSHH/Manual Handling regulations
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective record-keeping and documentation.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Flexibility in regard to working patterns
• Adaptability

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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