Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Dovegate

Uttoxeter

Staffordshire

ST14 8XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Eastwood Park

Wotton-under-edge

Gloucestershire

GL12 8DB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Developmental post Band 5 Mental health practitioner initially.

The postholder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people - early intervention. Enabling cultural change in the way first contact services can support children and young people with mental health problems. In line with 2015 Future in Mind strategic vision for CAMHS the post holder will actively promote resilience, prevention and early intervention to children and young people in the community.

This developmental post will involve competencies which will need to be completed within 2 years dependent on current experience and will be assessed through various methods including feedback, self-directed assessment, direct observation and throughout line management. If not achieved within the specified timeframe will not be able to progress onto the band 6.

The post holder will work as the named Early Help liaison practitioner within the locality. The postholder will directly link with other services, families, professionals and schools supporting with potential requests for involvement into CAMHS promoting emotional, health and wellbeing as part of the whole school approach.

The post holder will offer consultation about identified young people to the referrer, network or directly to the child, young person and their family. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of further assessment, targeted intervention or group that would meet the needs of the child or young person.

The post holder will co-ordinate training to community professionals and schools to meet the specific needs of each setting or school and co-facilitate training when appropriate.

2) Briefly describe the main duties of the role -Key responsibilities and tasks

To work as the identified Early Help Liaison practitioner to deliver consultation, advice and signposting to community services and schools working with children and young people who may present with emerging mental health difficulties.

Co-ordination and implementation of evidence based targeted interventions in a timely manner, in collaboration with the other clinicians in the early help pathway.

To ensure that children and young people access timely assessments and the appropriate targeted interventions.

Organisation and delivery of groups based within the school and community setting on a needs led approach. To support the delivery of evidence based programmes for children and young people with mental health issues.

Take a lead in representing CAMHS in multi-agency meetings such as EHAT, SEND meetings or child protection meetings to co-ordinate and have oversight of mental health element of a multi-agency plan around a child.

To function as a member of the locality facing CAMHS early help pathway taking appropriate responsibility for the implementation of decisions made by the team.

Ensure planned interventions are implemented effectively and evaluated using Routine Outcome Monitoring (ROMS)

Participate in the delivery of training programmes for schools and community services from a portfolio of available CAMHS training

Maintain standards of care to highest level within available resources.

To actively participate in line management with senior and junior members of staff.

To liaise effectively with the other CAMHS community teams across the city.

To develop and maintain relationships with providers statutory and non-statutory.

To maintain confidentiality in respect of the young people at all times.

Communicate clearly with children and young people, their families and all other health professional groups about their health problems.

Actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, essence of care or clinical policy development.

Ensure that children and young people are encouraged to play a part in decision making about the help they need and how they can access specific interventions. This is to promote person-centred planning.

Contribute to the provision of the advice line, providing advice, support, signposting and resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core qualification in any Mental health modality such as Nursing / Social Worker / Psychology with experience of working with children & young people in mental health.
• Appropriate Registration relevant to professional qualification i.e. NMC, HCPC

Desirable

• Post graduate training qualification in methods of working with children with mental health problems, e.g. counselling, systemic practice or post grad diploma in child and adolescent mental health.
• Clinical supervisor & assessor training to support students on placements or be willing to undertake this training as part of the role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health presentations and evidenced based interventions to support this.
• Confidentiality
• Safeguarding Children

Desirable

• Team work
• Ethical issues in relation to Mental Health
• System one trained

Skills

Essential

• Mental Health and Risk assessment, , evaluation and intervention skills
• Good organizational skills and be able to prioritise caseload in a timely manner.
• Well developed communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to use IT effectively
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice
• Ability to work in partnership and in collaboration with others, both in and out of own agency/professional background.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills with children and young people
• Team Work Skills
• Administration Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Supervision of Junior Staff
• Responsible and self motivated
• Able to manage own stress
• Flexible & reliable
• Empathetic

Desirable

• Group Interaction Skills
• Change Management Skills
• Ability to recognise and support stress in others
• Mentorship or equivalent

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.
• Ability to work flexibly (hours of work and duties) both as an individual and with other colleagues in LSW and with partner agencies.
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of post-registration working with children/young people who have experienced mental health and psychological well-being difficulties.
• Knowledge and understanding of difficulties that can impact their own mental health i.e attachment, trauma, parental mental health
• Awareness and knowledge of undertaken assessments along with the processes involved including risk management.
• Maintaining own safety in Community settings by working within relevant policy and be willing to complete training necessary for their role.
• Experience of effective working with families of different cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge/Experience of working within multi-agency safeguarding systems e.g. child protection conferences, child in need meetings
• Be able to manage your own caseload and time management effectively.

Desirable

• Experience in wide range of settings
• Post registration experience
• Evidence of working with children and young people delivering interventions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

200 Mount Gould Road

Mount Gould

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 7PY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary:

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

Clinical Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the Practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make him/her-self available to undertake a variety of duties including surgery consultations, telephone consultations and queries, visiting patients at home, checking and signing repeat prescriptions and dealing with queries, paperwork and correspondence in a timely fashion
• Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from other healthcare workers within the organisation
• Assessing the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems
• Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
• In consultation with patients and in line with current Practice disease management protocols, developing care plans for health
• Providing counselling and health education
• Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate
• Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards
• Collecting data for audit purposes
• Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible)
• Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
• In general the post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a GP working within primary care.

Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:

• Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
• A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
• Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation
• Attending training and events organised by the Practice or other agencies, where appropriate.

Confidentiality:

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

Health & Safety:

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

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

Equality and Diversity:

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration, licence to practise; on the GP Register (CCT/MRCGP or equivalent).
• Inclusion on the NHS England Medical Performers List (or eligible) with no conditions that preclude independent 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

St Andrews Medical Practice

Address

50 Oakleigh Road North

London

N20 9EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadership and expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Deliver effective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes

Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day to day practice

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

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.

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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Hewell Ln

Redditch

Worcestershire

B97 6QS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reception Duties

Utilise computer system to ensure efficiency of appointment system and monitor flow of patients into consulting and treatment rooms

To make new or follow-up appointments over the telephone or in person in accordance with the Practice Policy

Ensure that patients who need urgent appointments are seen in accordance with the Practice Policy

To answer general enquiries in person or on the telephone, explaining surgery procedures.

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

To receive written repeat prescription requests and to issue repeat prescriptions and set out for doctors to check and sign before collection.

Advise patients of relevant charges for private services, accept payment and issue receipts for same.

Respond to all queries and requests for assistance from patients and other visitors

Action requests for ambulance transportation

Take appropriate action for booking interpreters

Relay messages in accordance with Practice Policy

Receive samples over the desk and store in accordance with Practice Policy until collection

Ensure reception and waiting areas are kept neat and tidy and stocked with relevant patient information

MANAGEMENT OF APPOINTMENT SYSTEM

Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems in effect

Book appointments and recalls

Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems to your manager

OPERATION OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM

Answer external and internal telephones promptly

Receive and make calls as required. Divert calls and take messages as appropriate.

Ensure that the system is operational at the beginning of the day

To receive and accurately record messages for GPs, nurses and any other staff

To deal with patient requests for test results

MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS

Retrieve and re file records as required, ensuring strict alphabetical order is adhered to.

Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed in correct order

Ensure new records are merged with old notes in line with practice policy

Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with necessary information recorded correctly on the cover.

To complete necessary documentation for all patients, registered and non-registered making sure all registration forms, new medical records, immunisation cards, summary cards, change of address and temporary registration forms are all complete before the patient see the doctor or nurse

SCANNING

To scan all documents in accordance with the Practice PolicyTo file all scanned documents in the appropriate filing system

START AND END OF PROCEDURES

Open up the premises at the start of the day, and make all necessary preparation to receive patients.

GENERAL

To operate the practice computer, maintaining accurate patient registration details, printing prescriptions making appointments etc.

To act as chaperone on occasions for the doctors or nurses.

To attend training when organised by the Practice Manager

To attend meetings with the Reception Manager and/or Practice Manager when necessary

To assist with mailings and patient recall letters

Photocopy, fax and distribute literature

Shredding confidential material

Opening and distributing post

Any other duties appropriate to the grade

The post holder may be required to change his/her principal responsibilities at any time should the needs of the organisation so demand.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Reception and/or Administration experience
• Team working

Desirable

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment, ideally Primary Care
• Customer Service experience

Skills

Essential

• IT literacy and Clerical skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Able to help maintain good communication amongst all members of the team
• Able to work in a busy practice and cope with a variety of demands from patients and professionals
• Able to multi task and remain calm under pressure
• Able to deal with patients and the public face to face and on the telephone in a pleasant, professional and helpful manner.
• Fast learner, able to think on your feet

Desirable

• Familiarity with medical IT system such as EMIS Web.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality in the workplace
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities policies

Desirable

• Understanding of the issues and difficulties faced by the NHS and General Practice in particular

Qualifications

Essential

• English and Maths GCSE minimum grade C, or equivalent

Desirable

• A levels or higher education.
• Professional training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to different demands quickly and effectively.
• A willingness to learn and work in a flexible manner
• Well organised and motivated
• Supportive and empathetic
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and contribute positively to the overall development of the team and the practice.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for and commitment to working in a Primary Health Care Team environment and providing excellent patient services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

St. George's Medical Centre

Address

7 Sunningfields Road

London

NW4 4QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care:

To work closely with the GPs, primary care and community staff in providing a service for patients ensuring the delivery of treatment, care planning and hospital admission prevention where appropriate.

Undertakes first line comprehensive clinicalassessment of patients, including those with complex presentations, employing an extended scope of practice beyond own profession including advanced clinical assessment skills, referral and interpretation of investigations and independent prescribing.

To undertake advanced history taking and clinical assessment, clinical decision making and management plans including diagnostics for older people living with frailty.

To work closely with the consultant geriatricians, GPs and patients in identifying and devising effective care for each patient recognising them as an individual. The plan of care, which should be developed in conjunction with the patient, carer/family and relevant others, should be outcome based and ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.

To work in conjunction with a wide range of clinical colleagues facilitating a patient or client focused, co-ordinated case management approach across primary and secondary care for people who are most vulnerable to and at high risk of repeat admissions to hospital.

To participate in efforts to shape multi-disciplinary pathways designed to support patient choice, improve quality of life, promote self-management and assure early intervention through the proactive provision of care in or as close to the patients own home as possible.

Requests, reviews and interprets diagnostic investigations within the context of other available information utilising a systematic process of clinical reasoning to formulate a differential diagnosis.

Involves patients, families and carers in the identification of patient-centered concerns and priorities about health and well-being and negotiates approaches available to prevent deterioration or promote comfort and well-being.

Demonstrates empathy and compassion when communicating sensitive information and advice to patients, carers and relatives.

Evaluates the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and modifies the management plan accordingly.

Adopts an integrated care approach to meeting an individual patients needs across services through collaboration with care teams who refer patients to the service and those who provide on-going care after discharge

Assesses capacity, gains valid informed consent and works within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Provides guidance to the clinical team with regard to therapeutic interventions, advance care planning and best interest decision-making for patients who lack mental capacity

Recognises deteriorating patients, implements early interventions as needed and escalates care where appropriate.

Empowers patients to manage their long-term conditions as independently as possible.

Applies expert knowledge in palliative care to symptom control, recognition of dying and advance care planning.

Refers to other practitioners and agencies when necessary.

Communication and Working Relationships:

Ensure close liaison with GPs, clinicians, consultant geriatrician, and General Manager in communicating clinical issues.

Facilitates the communication of highly complex information regarding specialist issues on a range of service developments with the Practice and other health and social care professionals. This communication is directed to professional colleagues, across all areas of the health economy and primary care networks in the CCG area.

Advanced communication skills are necessary to communicate with patients to gain consent for treatment within a care pathway. Highly sensitive and confidential information is regularly required to be communicated to patients after clinical and medical results are collated, formulating specific management plans which can be upsetting in nature.

Responsible for developing and maintaining effective communication channels with patient, carers and other health and social care professionals.

Promote empathy, enable sharing of complex multi-professional viewpoints and sensitive handling of confidential information.

Analytical and Judgement:

The ACP will work across the caseload using their clinical skills to identify the needs of patients and the correct services to liaise with.

Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness and provide information to individual and groups to prevent ill-health.

To provide specialist assessment of patients, using analytical and judgement skills. To provide appropriate patient centered treatment using evidence based practice wherever possible.

Analyses and interprets highly complex information gained during clinical examination and history taking to diagnose an individuals problems or illness and to decide on an appropriate course of action or treatment.

Analyses and interprets results from tests and investigations to inform diagnosis and treatment.

Able to access and assimilate previous patient records where available.

Identifies evidence based interventions to meet an individuals complex health needs within the context of the overall management plan.

Supports the development of a learning organisation by identifying, challenging and reporting poor performance and alerting managers to resource issues which may affect patient safety.

Training and Development:

Continuous Professional Education: Engage in ongoing professional development through formal courses, workshops, conferences, and e-learning to maintain and enhance clinical expertise in frailty care.

Clinical Supervision and Mentorship: Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and guidance to junior healthcare professionals, including nurses, trainees, and other allied health staff, fostering a culture of learning within the team.

Knowledge Sharing: Lead and participate in training sessions, case discussions, and in-service education for the primary care team to raise awareness of frailty, advance care planning, management strategies, and best practice guidelines

Role Development: Actively contribute to the development and expansion of the ACP role within the older persons team by identifying new learning needs and areas for service improvement.

Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Stay up-to-date with the latest research, evidence, and best practices in frailty care, and incorporate these findings into both personal practice and team training initiatives.

Collaboration with Academic Institutions: Build relationships with universities or training providers to facilitate learning opportunities for students or apprentices in frailty care.

Audit and Quality Improvement: Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives to assess the effectiveness of frailty management approaches and use the findings to inform training and development activities.

Personal Reflection and Development Plans: Regularly review personal performance and clinical outcomes, setting development goals and seeking feedback from peers and supervisors to ensure ongoing professional growth.

Safeguarding:

Whitstable Medical Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults; and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment by understanding their role in effective safeguarding.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience gained by undertaking on-going personal development and training.
• Experience of working with people with frailty.
• Experience in assessing older patients, arranging investigations, considering differential diagnoses and implementing management plans.
• Experience underpinned by knowledge of working with and understanding the complex needs of patients in a primary care/community setting.
• Experience of working with long-term conditions.
• Involvement in the implementation and management of change.
• Good understanding of current health care issues.

Desirable

• Training in interpretation of blood results.
• Experience in palliative care or working with people near the end of life.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Broad range of enhanced clinical skills.
• Ability to advocate patient issues.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Excellent organisation skills including the ability to make decisions and prioritise.
• High degree of autonomy, analytical skills and multidisciplinary knowledge in caring for patients.
• Decision making skills and problem solving skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret information/evidence based care and apply to practice.
• Critical thinking.
• Good IT skills.
• Assertive, adaptable and flexible.
• Empathy and compassion.

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent or currently on the ACP MSc pathway.
• Registered Practitioner holding current registration with NMC or HCPC.
• Independent Prescriber.
• Experience working with frailty/older people.

Desirable

• Mentoring qualification.
• Leadership qualification.
• Experience working in the community setting.
• Experience working in care homes.

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Estuary View Medical Centre

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Registered allied health care professional or registered nurse
• Degree/ masters level qualification relevant to community practice or Evidence of recent CPD
• Post-graduate management and/or leadership training
• Clinical supervisor training
• Specialist Community Practitioner/District Nursing qualification

Desirable

• Post Graduate masters level modular training
• Non medical prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical field
• Demonstrate broad experience post registration working in a variety of clinical settings.
• In depth experience of working within multi agency / multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working with single assessment process
• Experience participating in a research or audit project and implementing full audit cycle
• Experience in mentorship role
• Experience of leading and managing a team

Desirable

• Experience of managing a budget
• Experience of managing and investigating complaints
• Experience of managing and investigating serious incidents
• Experience of undertaking service analysis / deep dive reviews.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of implementing change management programmes e.g. service development
• Demonstrate advanced leadership & management skills

Desirable

• Advanced computer literacy

Other

Essential

• Experience of electronic clinical systems
• As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Desirable

• Experience of delivering a mobile working solution

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Barnet Road

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there's no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Maintenance Assistant to carry out a range of day-to-day maintenance tasks in order to ensure the hospital is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Derby.

You'll be working Monday Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm (40) hours a week in a hospital that supports individuals with personality disorders and mental health diagnoses.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Cygnet Hospital Derby provides low secure and mental health rehabilitation care based on the Recovery Model. Our integrated male care pathway includes Litchurch Ward, our low secure ward, and the Wyvern Unit, our mental health rehabilitation service. Alvaston Ward, our specialist female personality disorder service, is one of the leading services of its kind in the East and West Midlands.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Undertake day-to-day maintenance and planned remedial works to keep plant, services and vehicles in working order, keeping records of call-outs and routine checks as directed

• Carry out a range of tasks including decorating, basic joinery, painting & general building work

• Maintain equipment, services & vehicles

• Comply with safe working practices & report faulty equipment and potential hazards

• Check the fire alarm points weekly, including fire exits, door retaining devices & fire emergency lights

You are...

• Experienced in a similar role, or have worked in a self-employed capacity in recent years

• Able to communicate at all levels & record detailed, accurate maintenance information

• Skilled at DIY & general maintenance

• Preferably experienced in the electrical/construction industry

• Friendly, conscientious & an excellent team member with a positive attitude

• Car Driver (advantageous)

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you

• £13.15 per hour increasing to £13.45 per hour at 3 months and £13.70 per hour at 18 months

• Expert supervision & support

• Free Health Cash plan

• 24 hours free GP support line

• Free life assurance cover

• Free eye tests

• Car lease discounts

• Discounted gym membership

• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover

• Pension scheme

• Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Derby

DE24 8WZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or equivalent qualification
• Administrative Qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of communicating within high-pressured environment with different stakeholders.
• Experience of having a varied task load and following operational policies.
• Working as part of a larger high-performing team
• Working in an autonomous role and following operational processes.
• Experience of having a varied task load and following operational policies.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a call centre environment (including shift work).
• Experience of working within an emergency service or the NHS.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Competent in keyboard skills.
• Use of information technology (such as Windows-based systems, databases and software applications including telephony).
• Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal and written).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to deal with a varied workload that will be delegated on a shift-by-shift basis.

Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• High standards of professionalism.
• Able to work under pressure from the role, including time, pace, and demand.
• Be able to manage own performance and identify improvements where needed.
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to respond positively to feedback to improve the personal service they are providing.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to record information accurately.
• Good time management.
• Uphold the Trust Core Values
• Maintain confidentiality and be able to manage highly sensitive information

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

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Bedford

EEAST, Hammond Road

Bedford

MK41 0RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Podiatrist (Senior) Offender Health, you will be required to undertake assessment and treatment of patients within HMP settings. This includes but is not limited to; determining a clinical diagnosis, agreeing with the patient the podiatric treatment plan, and maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner.

This contract is for 6.46Hrs per week

Your Day to Day

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage own clinical caseload including the management of any waiting lists in partnership with the HMP site
• To maintain professional standards
• To comply with all PPH standards, policies and procedures

Clinical:

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
• To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
• To deliver a wide range of podiatric treatments including nail surgery, MSK/biomechanics, wound care, diabetes care and routine care based on the patients needs and agreed management plan.
• To provide advice and instruction to patients to facilitate and encourage appropriate self-care as appropriate
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to ensure understanding of the condition.
• To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the MDT as required.

Professional:

• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping up to date with any new trends and developments, incorporating them as necessary into your work.
• To be an active member of the CPD training programme by the attendance and delivering presentations and training sessions and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice. Exclusion from the CPD programme will be determined in discussion with the Clinical Services Manager.
• To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.
• To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP).
• To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice projects, audit and / outcome measures.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to work situation.
• To represent PHL Group externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding the podiatry service provided to patients.
• To promote understanding of the aims of PHL Group to relatives and carers as appropriate.
• To undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Operations Manager.

Organisational:

• To be responsible for your area of work, as agreed with the Senior Operations Manager and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patients management and use of time.
• To decide priorities for patient management and ensure that these remain in accordance with best clinical practice.
• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out podiatric duties, and to adhere to company policy, including competence to use equipment.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and company requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate bodies in the form of reports and letters.
• To be actively involved in the monthly collection of appropriate data and statistics including audits, and outcome measures
• To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents to senior staff, and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
• To comply with company policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the Royal College of Podiatry, the Health and Care Professions Council and Department of Health.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Work experience within the NHS Experience of lone working 3 years minimum post graduate experience

Experience

Essential

• Work experience within the NHS Experience of lone working 3 years minimum post graduate experience

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC and SOCAP registered Evidence of relevant experience within podiatry Experience with more advanced podiatry such as nail surgery and biomechanics

Desirable

• Post graduate qualifications HMP clearance level relevant to post Experience of working with HMP or HMP related environment Management of junior members of 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.

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

Partnering Health Ltd

Address

H M Prison

North Lane

Haverigg

Millom

Cumbria

LA18 4NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Job Title:Consultant Neuropsychiatrist

Service Line: Neurocognitive services (Male)

Professionally Accountable to:Regional Medical Director for Neuropsychiatry

Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced full-time Consultant Neuropsychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Afon Las and provide senior medical cover within our neurocognitive service for men

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new service scheduled to open in early 2027. Located in Corwen, Denbighshire, the hospital will provide a 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, delivering specialist care and support for individuals with complex needs. The service will accept referrals from the community, as well as from neurosurgical and neurorehabilitation services, offering a clear pathway for assessment, treatment and recovery.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, youll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Cygnet Afon Las
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? We ll offer you

• Salary up to £170,000 per year (Depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in-house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co-produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on-site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Neuropsychiatry / Neurocognition
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A m ember of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethas been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

As a national care provider, with a network of professional and high quality services across England, we are able to offer solutions and work in partnership with the NHS, CCGs and local authorities to provide the services they need including emergency and planned admissions. Alongside this we are able to provide robust and quality data and CQUIN reporting.

Our nationwide network of specialist services has grown, and the services we offer are now aligned to 11 distinct service lines:

• Secure services
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Acute and PICU
• Neuropsychiatric Services
• Mental Health Rehabilitation
• Older Adults
• Personality Disorder
• Eating Disorder
• CAMHS
• Deafness and Mental Health
• Learning Disability

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the link to apply or [email protected] with any questions!

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £32,074 per annum NHS AFC Band 5 Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham with travel to Darlington (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an IAPT Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our established Talking Therapies service. Talking Therapies is an experienced Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, supporting people experiencing common mental health problems and helping individuals achieve improved mental and physical wellbeing. As an IAPT Qualified PWP, you will play a key role in providing high-volume, low-intensity assessments and evidence-based interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will accept referrals into the service, undertake telephone and face-to-face screening and assessments, and support people to self-manage their recovery. You will work collaboratively with service users to identify their goals and support them to make positive changes. Your role will include delivering a range of evidence-based low-intensity interventions, including guided self-help, courses and computerised CBT, alongside providing information and support regarding psychological and pharmacological treatments where appropriate. You will work closely with colleagues across the service to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place, maintaining an effective stepped-care approach. The role will also involve managing your own caseload, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to service improvement and participating in audit, research and quality improvement activities. You will receive regular clinical supervision and will be expected to maintain your professional development and accreditation, keeping up to date with developments in low-intensity psychological interventions. About you To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting. You will have:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Craglea, Lanchester Road Hospital, Co Durham, DH1 5RD

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER 2 positions available. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £28,392 per annum (NHS AFC Band 4) Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our established Talking Therapies service in County Durham and Darlington. Talking Therapies is a well-established Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service that has been providing psychological interventions to people across County Durham and Darlington since 2010. The service is delivered in partnership by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service. As a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work within the Talking Therapies service whilst undertaking a programme of university-based training. You will progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver low-intensity psychological interventions at high volume to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will split your time between university attendance and working within the service, conducting assessments and providing face-to-face and remote low-intensity psychological interventions. The role will also involve extending psychological intervention support to adults with an intellectual/learning disability who are experiencing concurrent common mental health problems. You will receive excellent support throughout your training, including extensive clinical and caseload supervision, as well as opportunities for ongoing professional development. It is an expectation of the role that successful candidates seek BABCP accreditation following six months of relevant patient contact. About you To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs. You will have:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs.
• You will have:
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and effective therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including confidence using the telephone.
• High standards of written communication.
• An understanding of working with people with a range of complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, physical health and substance misuse.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a community-based service.
• The ability to apply and develop the skills and knowledge gained through training.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training or experience in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychological therapies would be desirable.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs.
• You will have:
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and effective therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including confidence using the telephone.
• High standards of written communication.
• An understanding of working with people with a range of complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, physical health and substance misuse.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a community-based service.
• The ability to apply and develop the skills and knowledge gained through training.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training or experience in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychological therapies would be desirable.

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

Mental Health Matters

Address

Craglea, Lanchester Road Hospital, Co Durham, DH1 5RD

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job DescriptionJob title

Senior Practice Administrator

PCN Manager

The Senior Practice Administrator will provide high-level administrative and coordination support to the PCN Manager and the wider Primary Care Network team.

The postholder will help coordinate day-to-day administrative activities, support the delivery of agreed targets and improvement plans, undertake non-clinical audits, assist with staff rotas and organise PCN events.

The role requires someone who is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident in taking responsibility for delegated areas of work. The postholder will be expected to work independently within agreed boundaries, identify issues requiring attention and provide practical administrative support to help PCN services run effectively.

The postholder will not have responsibility for clinical decision-making and must refer clinical queries to an appropriate healthcare professional.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the PCN Manager and wider PCN team.
• Take responsibility for delegated administrative tasks and ensure that they are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Act as a point of contact for routine administrative and operational queries, referring complex, sensitive or higher-level matters to the PCN Manager.
• Help coordinate day-to-day administrative activities and respond appropriately to changing priorities.
• Provide continuity for delegated administrative functions during periods when the PCN Manager is unavailable.
• Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, meeting papers and other documents as required.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records, ensuring that information is appropriately filed and accessible.
• Monitor shared inboxes and respond to or redirect correspondence as appropriate.
• Support the review and maintenance of policies, protocols, standard operating procedures and administrative guidance.
• Assist with the collection of information required for complaints, incidents, service reviews and other investigations, under the direction of the PCN Manager.
• Maintain action logs, compliance trackers and other administrative monitoring systems.

• Support the PCN Manager and relevant clinical or PCN leads in formulating practical plans to achieve agreed PCN, local and national targets.
• Help translate agreed objectives into clear actions, responsibilities and timescales.
• Maintain trackers showing progress against targets and agreed improvement plans.
• Gather and collate non-clinical information required to monitor performance.
• Identify areas where progress is delayed or where further action may be required and bring these to the attention of the PCN Manager.
• Arrange meetings or discussions to support the completion of outstanding actions.
• Assist with patient communications, invitations, recalls and administrative follow-up relating to agreed improvement programmes.
• Support the preparation and organisation of evidence required to demonstrate delivery against agreed standards or targets.
• Contribute ideas for improving administrative processes, patient access and the efficient use of PCN resources.

• Undertake and coordinate non-clinical audits as requested by the PCN Manager or relevant PCN lead.
• Assist in establishing the purpose, scope and method of each audit.
• Collect, check and organise audit information accurately.
• Produce clear summaries of findings for review by the appropriate lead.
• Help formulate and maintain action plans arising from audits.
• Monitor completion of agreed audit actions and arrange repeat audits where required.
• Support audits relating to areas such as administrative processes, patient access, appointment use, record completeness, staff training, complaints, policies and compliance.
• Ensure that audit information is handled confidentially and stored securely.
• Support the implementation of administrative improvements identified through audits, feedback, complaints or incident reviews.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of staff rotas.
• Record planned annual leave, training, meetings and other known absences when preparing rotas.
• Monitor rota changes and help identify potential gaps in service cover.
• Communicate agreed rota arrangements and changes clearly to relevant staff.
• Help arrange appropriate cover where authorised to do so.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date rota records.
• Bring unresolved staffing or rota concerns to the attention of the PCN Manager.
• Support the fair and consistent operation of agreed rota arrangements.
• Assist with coordinating rotas for specific services, clinics, extended access arrangements and PCN events where required.

• Support the planning and delivery of health-promotion events, patient-engagement activities and other PCN events.
• Liaise with PCN staff, member practices, community organisations and external providers when arranging events.
• Assist with identifying suitable venues, dates, staffing requirements and administrative resources.
• Prepare invitations, promotional materials, attendance lists and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate bookings, equipment, room arrangements and other practical requirements.
• Support patient communications before and after events.
• Attend events where required and provide administrative assistance.
• Collect attendance information and feedback and prepare a short summary following each event.
• Help identify actions or learning arising from events and monitor their completion.

• Support agreed care-coordination projects and patient-service initiatives.
• Contact patients, carers or representatives for administrative purposes in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Help patients navigate appropriate PCN, community and healthcare services without providing clinical advice.
• Support the coordination of appointments, referrals and follow-up actions where these fall within the postholders responsibilities.
• Liaise with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to help ensure that agreed actions are completed.
• Support multidisciplinary team meetings by preparing information, recording actions and following up administrative outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of patient contacts and actions on the appropriate clinical or administrative system.
• Refer clinical, safeguarding or complex patient concerns promptly to an appropriate senior or clinical colleague.

• Arrange meetings, including booking rooms or virtual meeting facilities and coordinating attendance.
• Prepare and circulate agendas, supporting papers and other relevant information.
• Take clear and accurate minutes when required.
• Maintain action logs and follow up agreed actions with the relevant individuals.
• Communicate professionally with patients, colleagues, member practices and external organisations.
• Ensure that sensitive or confidential matters are communicated only to appropriate authorised individuals.
• Build positive working relationships across the PCN.
• Promote clear communication and collaborative working between administrative and clinical teams.

• Provide day-to-day administrative guidance and support to colleagues within the limits of the role.
• Help new staff understand relevant administrative procedures and systems.
• Support the induction and administrative training of new team members when requested.
• Share information about changes to procedures, rotas or working arrangements.
• Encourage consistent use of agreed administrative processes.
• Identify training or support needs and bring these to the attention of the PCN Manager.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive working environment.
• Escalate performance, conduct or employment-related concerns to the PCN Manager rather than attempting to manage these independently.

• Use clinical and administrative systems appropriately and in accordance with organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate, complete and contemporaneous records.
• Protect the confidentiality of patients, staff and the organisation at all times.
• Comply with UK data-protection legislation, information-governance requirements and local policies.
• Ensure that confidential information is not disclosed to unauthorised individuals.
• Report suspected data breaches, information-security concerns or inappropriate access promptly.
• Complete all required information-governance and confidentiality training.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Work in accordance with Health Alliance PCN policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct, communication and confidentiality.
• Treat patients, carers, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work.
• Comply with safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
• Follow health and safety, infection prevention and risk-management requirements.
• Complete mandatory training and participate in relevant professional development.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and performance reviews as required.
• Take responsibility for organising and prioritising their own workload.
• Work flexibly to meet the reasonable needs of the PCN.
• Undertake other reasonable administrative duties consistent with the level and purpose of the post.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the principal responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list and may be reviewed and amended following discussion with the postholder to reflect changing organisational and service requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Primary care experience

Employer details

Employer name

Health Alliance PCN

Address

Belmont Health Centre

516 Kenton Lane

Harrow

Middlesex

HA3 7LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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