Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: 12-month fixed-term maternity cover

The Principal Clinical Pharmacist and Team Lead will provide senior clinical pharmacy leadership across Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network and will be responsible for supporting the delivery and development of a high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy service across our member practices.

The post holder will lead and support the PCN Pharmacy Team, providing day-to-day clinical guidance, supervision, mentorship and line management to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. This will include supporting team development, workload planning, appraisals and ensuring the pharmacy team is able to work effectively across the PCN.

Alongside the leadership responsibilities, the post holder will maintain a strong patient-facing clinical role, working closely with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the safe, effective and rational use of medicines.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship to the PCN Pharmacy Team.
• Supporting the day-to-day management and development of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Undertaking patient-facing clinical medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews for patients with complex needs, multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
• Supporting medicines optimisation and making appropriate prescribing changes within scope of practice.
• Holding long-term condition clinics and supporting the management of conditions including Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and lipid disorders.
• Supporting annual reviews and ongoing medicines management for patients with long-term conditions.
• Reconciling and reviewing medicines following hospital discharge and other transfers of care.
• Supporting patients who may be at increased risk of medicines-related harm or unplanned hospital admission.
• Providing specialist medicines advice to patients, GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Supporting medicines safety activity, including responding to relevant safety alerts, prescribing risks and national or local guidance.
• Identifying opportunities for medicines-related quality improvement, audit and service development.
• Supporting implementation of local and national prescribing guidance, NICE recommendations and formulary requirements.
• Contributing to relevant PCN medicines optimisation, QOF and contractual priorities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across primary care, community pharmacy, care homes, secondary care and the wider health and social care system.
• Contributing to education, training and professional development within the pharmacy team and wider multidisciplinary team.

The role will require the post holder to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and patients, manage competing priorities and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical pharmacy services across the PCN.

The post holder will be expected to maintain General Pharmaceutical Council registration, professional competence and appropriate indemnity cover, and to work in accordance with relevant professional standards, clinical governance requirements and organisational policies.

The post requires independent travel between PCN practices and other locations where required.

Please refer to the attached full Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding the role, responsibilities and requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Experience of delivering direct clinical pharmacy services.
• Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
• Experience of supporting medicines optimisation and the management of long-term conditions.

Desirable

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience of working in general practice.
• Experience of working across a PCN, federation or collaboration of general practices.
• Experience of managing or contributing to complex projects or primary care initiatives.
• Experience of developing relationships with local and national stakeholders.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Strong clinical and therapeutic knowledge, including evidence-based prescribing and medicines optimisation.
• Good understanding of primary care prescribing, QOF and relevant contractual frameworks.
• Ability to manage medicines optimisation for patients with long-term conditions and complex needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills and understanding of data protection and information governance.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the wider primary care and NHS landscape, including relevant stakeholders and organisations.
• Understanding of healthcare improvement methods and service development.
• Advanced IT skills, particularly the use of Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of current national policy and developments affecting primary, community and secondary care.

Qualifications

Essential

• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level qualification or equivalent training/experience.
• Independent Prescribing qualification desirable; applicants working towards the qualification may also be considered.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• A member of, or working towards, Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Completed, or working towards completion of, the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent, e.g. MOCH / Pharmacists in GP 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

Jurassic Coast Primary Care Network

Address

West Allington

Bridport

Dorset

DT6 5BN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Our Emergency Department

The department is a 24/7 unit dealing with unselected patients of all ages. Patients referred from General Practitioners to Surgical and Medical specialties are seen and assessed by the relevant doctors in the Emergency Assessment Unit or ED.

Our department includes: A majors and resuscitation area A Rapid Assessment and Treatment (RAT) zone A dedicated additional majors unit with single cubicles for managing infectious patients A paediatric emergency area A minor injuries and illnesses unitWe are committed to meeting national performance standards and continually strive to enhance the care and experience of every patient who walks through our doors.

The children requiring emergency care in the West Suffolk area are lucky to have a dedicated 24/7 children's area within the main emergency department. This area is mainly self-contained and has its own triage room, 6 trolley spaces (split into 2 bays) and its own waiting area, which is situated near to the ED x-ray and allows Children to been seen and treated with minimal contact with adult patients. The area also has its own dedicated facilities such as toilets, a kitchen area, sluice, drug prep area, and triage room.

Currently we have 3 consultant paediatricians working clinical PAs in ED to help support with the clinical education of the junior doctors and the treatment of patients. We currently have funding for three paediatric nurses per shift and are actively recruiting to fill some vacancies, as recently some staff nurses have progressed to more senior posts and to become trainee ENPs.

The paediatric nursing team includes a band 7 lead, band 6 nurses and experienced band 5 nurses, all of whom have extensive clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of children who require emergency care. The paediatric nurses are all EPALS provider trained, and the team also have one EPALS and one PILS instructor among them who work with the resuscitation team to deliver training across the trust.

Please See Full Job Description attached for details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or MBBS or equivalent
• FRCEM or equivalent
• ALS or equivalent certification
• ATLS or equivalent certification
• APLS or equivalent certification
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview.

Desirable

• Instructor status in life support course

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough training in Emergency Medicine
• Able to offer expert clinical opinion on all aspects within EM. Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Substantive work in UK Emergency Medicine
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. ? PLAB1 ? PLAB2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
• Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of "Good Medical Practice" from the GMC and meets its requirements
• Ability to work as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to build good working relations with peers & staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills

Essential

• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• An understanding of accountability for patient care

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate personal continuing development
• Participation in QIP
• Understanding of patient safety and risk management

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing relevant evidence-based medicine
• Experience of guideline appraisal

Research

Essential

• Interest in research and commitment to support research or skills in critical appraisal.

Desirable

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
• Experience of literature appraisal

Management Ability

Essential

• Demonstrable leadership qualities
• IT literacy
• Ability to share departmental management duties
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Evidence of management experience or training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include but are not limited to, greeting and directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of information and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• EMIS user skills
• Experience of working with the general public
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• Forward thinker
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Experience of administrative duties
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

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

Grove Road Surgery

Address

71-73 Grove Road

Wallasey

Wirral

Merseyside

CH45 3HF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Has experience in a healthcare or care-related role (desirable but not essential)
• Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is keen to learn and develop new skills
• Shares our commitment to high-quality patient care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical knowledge and skills
• Good organisational skills, enthusiastic and dynamic member of the clinical team
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Good clinical system IT knowledge
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Venepuncture
• New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
• Chaperone procedure
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Knowledge of IT systems including the ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of and ability to work to key policies and procedures
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding of safeguarding adults and children

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

Park Medical Practice

Address

Park Medical Practice

405 Stockport Road

Timperley

Altrincham

Cheshire

WA15 7XR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work throughout the practice.
• Perform minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks.
• Repair locks, replace light bulbs and fittings, and undertake basic decorating and painting.
• Fill minor cracks and maintain interior surfaces.
• Identify and resolve minor leaks where possible.
• Maintain building fabric and fixtures to a safe and operational standard.
• Clean drains and ensure waste systems are functioning correctly.

Preventative Maintenance & Inspections

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify areas requiring repair or additional maintenance.
• Monitor the premises and report any structural issues or safety concerns the line manager or Practice Manager.
• Follow a maintenance schedule and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise disruptions to service.
• Inspect areas such as the boiler room and report any structural concerns.

Cleaning Duties

• Carry out cleaning tasks throughout the day to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Undertake deep cleaning of the building fabric where required.
• Support infection control standards across the practice.
• Dispose of waste appropriately and maintain hygiene standards.

Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain the practice garden and external areas.
• Carry out basic gardening tasks including tidying grounds and pathways.
• Ensure entrances, car parks and external areas remain safe and presentable.
• Service equipment such as the salt spreader during autumn/winter periods.

External Contractors

• Liaise with and assist external contractors and service providers.
• Coordinate and monitor work undertaken by external vendors.
• Ensure contractors comply with site safety requirements.

Business Continuity Support

• Assist the practice in maintaining readiness for emergencies such as flooding, power outages and severe weather
• Support business continuity planning as required.

Additional Duties

• Transporting items to local recycling centres as and when required.
• Assisting with the collection of equipment and supplies from suppliers (for example, furniture or other practice equipment).
• Moving equipment, PPE, and other materials between network practice locations as required.

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 recognises 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, non-judgmental.

Personal/Professional Development

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

• Completing all mandatory training on eLearning/Bluestream, ensuring that it is always up to date.
• Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

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

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

Communication

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

• Communicate effectively with other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers in a positive friendly manner.
• Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A range of general handyperson skills including DIY, minor plumbing, carpentry and basic electrical work.
• Experience carrying out building maintenance or caretaking duties.
• Ability to identify maintenance issues and undertake minor repairs.
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow maintenance schedules.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in general building maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry and repair work.
• Practical skills in decorating, painting, minor repairs, and maintaining building fabric.
• Ability to carry out routine inspections, identify faults early, and report safety or structural concerns.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards, including safe use of tools, equipment, and working practices.
• Understanding of infectioncontrol and hygiene standards in a workplace environment.
• Ability to perform cleaning duties to a high standard, including deep cleaning when required.
• Grounds maintenance skills such as gardening, tidying pathways, and maintaining external areas.
• Confidence working with external contractors and monitoring their work on site.
• Problemsolving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills for reporting issues and liaising with managers and contractors.
• Physical fitness to carry out manual tasks, lifting, and outdoor work in all seasons.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe, functional environment.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Friendly, approachable and helpful attitude.
• Good customer service skills when interacting with staff, patients and visitors.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a wide range of tasks.
• Reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff and external service providers.
• Able to communicate maintenance issues clearly to management.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 12 in Facilities Services, Building Maintenance, or Construction

Desirable

• BTEC Level 2 in Construction or Property Maintenance
• Training in COSHH, manual handling, or workplace health & safety.
• Experience in a healthcare, commercial, or publicfacing environment.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and business continuity support (e.g., flooding, power outages).
• Experience using maintenance schedules, logs, or facilities management systems.

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

Mount Pleasant Health Centre

Address

Mount Pleasant Health Centre

Mount Pleasant Road

Exeter

EX4 7BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To assist the Clinical team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population.

• Check patients identification against GP records and confirm details with the patient.
• New Patient Medicals and NHS Health Checks
• Take physiological measurements from patients including blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height, weight (body mass index), urinalysis.
• Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions.
• Clearing and restocking of consulting/treatment rooms, including timely order of stock items under your control.
• Fridges Record fridge temperatures daily, ensure data loggers checked weekly
• vaccine rotation monthly and keep accurate records of stock available.
• Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being by participating in patient health promotion and screening initiatives.
• Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence.
• Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team.
• Notify the GP Principle of any significant patient issues including safeguarding.
• Ensure full and accurate recording in the patients computerised records.
• Carry out administrative tasks for example, but not limited to, call and recall activities and stock takes as directed by senior members of the practice team.
• Chaperoning
• Phlebotomy
• Assist with Minor Surgery procedures
• Administer B12 injections, flu and pneumonia vaccinations, shingles vaccinations under Patient Specific Directions and maintaining cold chain policy with accurate monitoring and recording.
• Undertake peak-flow measurement, spirometry, suture and clip removal, change dressings and carry out other tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
• Undertake specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Good understanding of confidentiality, information governance and the importance of maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control and safe working practices.
• Awareness of the importance of accurate clinical documentation and record keeping.

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of the HCA within general practice and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Awareness of safeguarding, health and safety and consent within a healthcare environment.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also working independently within own level of competence.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using electronic systems.
• Evidence of appropriate clinical training and competency relevant to the duties of the post.
• Ability to recognise when a patient's condition or clinical observations may require escalation to an appropriate clinician.
• Willingness to maintain and develop clinical competencies in line with practice requirements.

Desirable

• Ability to use clinical equipment confidently and accurately.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and approachable manner.
• Reliable, punctual, professional and committed to providing high-quality patient care.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when working in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn, develop and undertake further training.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Willingness and ability to travel between GAB Healthcare sites and other locations as required by the role.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm for developing a career within primary care.
• Positive attitude towards change, service improvement and new ways of working.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate must have been successfully completed and be able to provide evidence of completion.
• Relevant Level 2 healthcare/clinical qualification or equivalent experience in a healthcare setting.
• Recognised phlebotomy/venepuncture training.
• Recognised ECG training.
• Vaccination and Immunisation training.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) qualification.

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Clinical Healthcare Support or equivalent.
• INR Star training
• NHS Health check training

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working as an HCA within general practice or primary care.
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks, long-term condition reviews or other preventative health checks.
• Experience performing ECGs and obtaining routine clinical observations.
• Experience working with EMIS or another GP clinical system.

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

GAB Healthcare

Address

Leyland Surgery

West Paddock

Leyland

PR25 1HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder is responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality speech and language services for children & young people through leadership and management and deployment of resources within a defined budget.

The Service Manager will develop and maintain strong relationships across health, education, social care and voluntary sector partners, creating opportunities for integrated and collaborative working. The Service Manager will support the ongoing development of services across Plymouth.

The role is pivotal in providing leadership during a period of continued service transformation and improvement. The Service Manager will lead the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services, ensuring that children, young people and families receive timely, responsive and person-centred care.

The Service Manager will work closely with Team Managers, Clinical Lead and Professional Leads and will contribute to the wider CYPFS Senior Leadership Team to enhance quality, performance and service delivery across childrens speech and language services.

The role provides a visible and accessible management presence within the service. The post holder will define and assure high standards of care through strong leadership, effective governance and a clear vision for service development. Promoting excellent clinical practice, safeguarding, quality improvement and positive outcomes for children and young people will be a crucial part of the role.

The Service Manager will also hold line management responsibilities for designated operational managers. This role will support workforce development, service innovation and the continued improvement of childrens speech and language provision across Plymouth.

Accountable to the CYPFS Directorate Manager, they will lead on service development and re-design, ensure recommendations from After Action Reviews (AARs), near misses, complaints, incidents and service user involvement are implemented and lead staff to deliver a high quality and effective service, which meets commissioner requirements.

SCOPE AND RANGE

The Children & Young Peoples (CYP) Speech and Language Service is operationally managed within the Children Young People & Families Service (CYPFS) directorate, together with other physical and mental health, community and inpatient services.

This service is offered to children and young people aged 0-19 years and their families, registered with a Plymouth General Practice, supporting those who experience difficulties communicating, speaking clearly, understanding language, or swallowing.

The service is made up of speech and language therapists, assistants and administrative staff.

The service promotes speech, language and communication development and offers Early Help, providing more advice and help at an early stage, working with system partners. This involves delivering training to early years settings and schools and acting in a consultative capacity to manage requests for help. Specialist services are then offered as required.

The service has undergone significant re-design over recent years and delivers services in line with the iThrive model, which puts prevention at the heart of everything we do. Operating an open referral system, parents, caregivers, and professionals can submit a "Request for Help" form directly into the service.

There are strong links with Plymouth Marjon Universitys Speech and Language Therapy degree programme with Livewell providing clinical placements and opportunities for research and development.

For full details regarding this role, please see the document entitled Job Description with Personal Spec.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current NHS policies/processes and structures especially relating to CSLT e.g. SEND Reforms and Families First frameworks.
• An understanding of multi-agency working across the Health, Education and Social care spectrum and voluntary and independent sector.
• Operational experience and knowledge across a range of Health, Education and Social Care service areas.
• Excellent understanding and application of business management skills and financial acumen.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member
• Ability to manage substantial programmes of change
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Good numerical skills
• Excellent facilitation and arbitration skills
• Good IT/word processing skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to masters level with a relevant clinical or management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Degree in clinical area i.e. SLT, Nursing, Social Work, Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of senior public sector management (NHS and/or Local Government) demonstrating effective track record of managing complex services and large budgets.
• Change management experience
• Experience in project management
• Experience of leading and developing local services
• Significant, relevant experience of managing CSLT services or other equivalent position
• Experience of wider Health, Education and Social Care
• Managing budgets and ability to monitor and assess financial information
• Implementing strategy and guidance
• Presentation skills
• Experience of conducting audits
• Experience of managing teams within a Performance Framework
• Developing, interpreting and implementing local service/Trust/National policies and using these to inform the strategic direction for teams/services
• Evaluating workforce development and skill mix in addition to participating in recruitment and selection of staff

Desirable

• Management experience within health, education or social care provision including working with senior clinicians/professionals
• Experience of working with complex data and alongside Business Intelligence and Finance colleagues to inform performance trajectories and workforce plans

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive highly complex and emotive information with staff, service users, carers and other stakeholders
• Good project management skills and the ability to see through tasks to their successful conclusion within timescales and budgets.
• Good performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability and flexibility to deal with more than one task at a time and move between tasks in order to respond to changing priorities and demands
• Developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at a variety of levels
• Ability to present information clearly to a variety of audiences, verbally and in written reports
• Ability to analyse and interpret performance and financial information
• Resilient and self-motivated with drive and vision that is able to work on own and manage a range of priorities often with completing agendas
• Can use constructive criticism and openly seeks to review and reflect on own style and presentation
• Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of Livewell Southwest and commitment to the aims and values of the NHS combined with high personal integrity
• Must have self-confidence to challenge traditional practice and the persistence to address difficult enduring issues
• Competent IT skills and knowledge of databases
• Ability to travel between locations

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

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

To manage, appraise and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director.

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder, operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly through the trusts clinical information systems.

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

To attend and participate in the academic program of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD program.

To participate annually, as a minimum, in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernization.

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services

Assessment of new patients and clinical supervision of assessments carried out by other team members.

Full participation in the multidisciplinary team providing care in the community.

Senior medical responsibility for the care carried out by the Community Mental Health Team for both CPA and LPC patients.

Review and monitoring of the caseload to ensure appropriate care packages are put in place and discharges facilitated to maintain patient flow.

Contribution to the continuous development of the Community Mental Health Team, and to other parts of the Service as required.

Domiciliary visits to provide assessment and treatment services as a member of the CMHT

Domiciliary assessments in response to emergencies

Research, in terms of personal projects and clinical audits as part of clinical governance.

Involvement in joint planning of future service development.

Occasional psychiatric assessments of residents who may be in crisis in another borough.

Close liaison with the wards to facilitate admission and discharge planning.

Liaison with HTT, Psychiatric Liaison Services, AMHP services and Forensic Services in the borough.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to working in community services within NHS or a comparable service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Park Royal Centre for Mental Health

Central Way (off Acton Lane)

London

NW10 7NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A workplace that invests in you

Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

Free on-site car parking.

Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.

A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a masters degree in pharmacy.
• Pre-registration training to become a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Registered as a Practising Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• A post-graduate clinical diploma (PG Dip) or relevant clinical experience.

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

Manx Care

Address

Cronk Coar

Douglas

Isle of Man

IM4 4RJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC registration

Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant knowledge of Mental health / Community dietetics
• Sounds knowledge of research and its application in clinical settings

Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with distressed patients / carers / family members
• Knowledge of prioritisation of patient risk within Healthcare settings

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates skills supporting distressed patients
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Desirable

• Nutrition support experience in acute / community settings

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in groups and 1 to 1 settings
• Experience of working with student dietitians

Desirable

• Counselling skills
• Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnum Industrial Estate

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse part 1 of the NMC register
• Evidence of recent training

Desirable

• Evidence of working towards or hold a Degree in Professional Practice
• Student Mentorship

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Multi Agency Working
• Awareness and understanding of the Public Health Agenda
• Evidence of research based/reflective practice
• Knowledge of local and national priorities
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Community Experience
• Long Term Conditions

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate highest Standards and skill in nursing
• Demonstrate working knowledge of community nursing and multi disciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience in Community Nursing

Trust values

Essential

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hope Farm Clinic

Hope Farm Road Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH66 2RQ

Ellesmere Port

CH66 2RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To provide a safe and effective day to day operation of the service, including the handling of clinical enquiries. The role holder may be required to undertake telephone triage screening assessments in order to assess the level of risk/priority with that patient, so they can be treated, signposted, or referred on to agencies as appropriate.

To undertake assessments of individual clients difficulties, establishing risk and determining the appropriate course of action taking into consideration all possible options. The relationship should adopt a partnership approach, engaging service users in the positive management of their health and wellbeing.

Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments, monitoring mental health medication, taking into consideration interactions with physical needs.

To maintain an individual case load providing short term interventions and support, under the guidance of the GP and ensure that the caseload is well managed, and care and treatment is provided in line with practice standards.

Provide and receive information, some of which may be contentious, sensitive, and complex to and from individuals and their families/carers and actively support as appropriate.

To collate and organise contemporaneous information about opportunities and resources in the local area which may be of benefit to clients referred to the service (e.g. voluntary and community organisations, educational and recreational opportunities). Facilitate sign posting to other appropriate services and occasionally undertake very short-term interventions for clients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties

To evaluate outcomes and maintain accurate clinical data.

Have an awareness of your own clinical competencies, knowledge base and experience and ensure that you practice within this and seek support as required.

To understand and process Quality Outcome Framework data.

Undertake joint assessment work (as required) with PCN colleagues.

Offer advice to or obtain advice for the Primary Care Team on appropriate interventions and on-going Service User care management.

Ensure systems/ pathways are in place to enable smooth transition between primary care and secondary mental health services.

Regularly be involved in quality improvement activity/audit/significant event review and clinical meetings.

Clinical Partnership

Support the establishment of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders across the PCN/ secondary mental health care system.

Develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and Mental Health Services.

Facilitate joint work with PCN, Secondary Care providers and Voluntary Sector (VCSO) to increase range of services / interventions available to the communities.

Attend PCN meetings and work with PCN members to develop and implement joint governance and clinical forums.

MANAGERIAL

Effective Planning:

Effective personal planning and organisation of daily workload.

Flexible working and self-management of working time effectively and accordingly to service demands.

Communication:

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment and ensure the patients /carers have a voice about the services they will receive and how these are developed. This may include engagement of advocacy services. Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

Provide high standards of written, verbal and non- verbal communication skills to impart sensitive information to patients that is clear to patients and in line with professional documentation standards.

Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders.

Adopt a coaching style of communication to empower patients to take responsibility.

Facilitate fair access to social care services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Delivering a quality service:

Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills, and resources available to them in furtherance of the Practices philosophy of pursuing quality in all of its services.

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

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

Deliver care according to NSF, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based care.

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

Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the practice.

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

Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team as appropriate, providing feedback.

Management of risk:

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

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

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

Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register and hold a current NMC registration or holds a relevant professional qualification (to be maintained)
• Assessor/Mentorship Training*

Desirable

• Post registration training in relevant field
• Leadership/Management training
• Qualification in nonmedical prescribing

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of mentorship, supervision and coordination of staff.
• Experience of Care Planning process working in a multi- agency framework.
• Demonstrate a contribution to change management process
• Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
• Recovery model
• Mental Health Act (1983)
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant national policies and guidance
• Evidence based and reflective practice
• Mental Capacity Act
• Vulnerable Adults Procedure and Child Protection
• Safety, Privacy and Dignity Guidelines

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience of working as a Nurse in Charge/ Shift Coordinator
• Experience in positive leadership of a team An overview of the Trust's objectives

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate sound leadership qualities and an understanding of management styles
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• Ability to delegate and co- ordinate
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• IT skills
• Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Effective time and workload management
• Mentorship skills and record keeping
• Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively
• Ability to travel in the course of performing duties.
• Flexible approach to working
• Commitment to effective teamwork
• Commitment to service development
• Good time management
• Demonstrate continuous professional development

Desirable

• Project Management
• Formulation of reports
• Presentation skills
• Resource and budget management

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

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Knowsley Primary Care Networks

Knowsley Primary Care Networks

Knowsley

L36 7YT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What inspired you to become a nurse?

Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession thats always evolving working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams?

Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One The Kind Care Company we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued.

Whether youre an experienced registered nurse or looking for a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling.

Its a role that reflects the true heart of nursing combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families.

Were looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a wordits a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualitieswhat we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curiousasking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionatewalking in the shoes of others.
• We are creativefinding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageoussupporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependablepeople can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, were looking for team members who are comfortable with technologyor open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growthopening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues
• Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Experience

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

Desirable

• Degree in Nursing and UK NMC Pin Qualified

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

HC-One

Address

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Highparks Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our established multidisciplinary primary care team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, working alongside GPs, nurses, paramedics, healthcare assistants, pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals. The postholder will provide expert clinical pharmacy input to improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of medicines use across the practice.

The role will involve working independently within professional competence, while recognising when referral or advice from other clinicians is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical pharmacy practice and medicines optimisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of long-term condition management.

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

Highparks Medical Practice

Address

Parkside

Cliffe Woods

Rochester

Kent

ME3 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What inspired you to become a nurse?

Was it the desire to make a real difference through Kind Care? Or the drive to keep learning and growing in a profession thats always evolving working side by side with multi-disciplinary teams?

Whatever your reason for choosing care, at HC-One The Kind Care Company we offer a career where your compassion and dedication are truly valued.

Whether youre an experienced registered nurse or looking for a new and meaningful direction, working in a care home environment can be incredibly fulfilling.

Its a role that reflects the true heart of nursing combining clinical expertise with the opportunity to form genuine, lasting connections with Residents and their families.

Were looking for kind, compassionate nurses to join our committed care home teams. In return, we offer competitive, experience-based pay and an attractive package of rewarding benefits.

At HC-One, kindness is more than a wordits a way of life. We believe that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them, so we can support them to live their best possible lives.

To provide the kindest possible care, everyone at HC-One brings and nurtures five key qualitieswhat we call Kindness the HC-One Way:

• We are curiousasking questions, seeking to understand.
• We are compassionatewalking in the shoes of others.
• We are creativefinding practical ways to make things happen.
• We are courageoussupporting residents to live the life they choose.
• And we are dependablepeople can always count on us.

We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be themselves. Our diverse workforce helps us learn from one another and better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family and prioritise inclusive working practices across everything we do.

We are also enhancing the way we support residents through digital care planning. This technology is helping us streamline care, improve outcomes, and make daily tasks more efficient. As we continue to grow our digital capabilities, were looking for team members who are comfortable with technologyor open to learning. You'll be supported every step of the way.

We care about our colleagues and are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. From the moment you receive a job offer, we aim for the quickest possible turnaround to get you started, with full support every step of the way. With clear career pathways, continuous professional development, and postgraduate programmes, HC-One will invest in your growthopening up opportunities at regional and national levels.

Please note: We are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the full right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship or accept applications from those on a time-limited visa. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed.

• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications
• Free uniform
• Homemade meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent)
• Group life Assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications.
• GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16.
• An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
• Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
• Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues
• Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
• An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK NMC Pin and nurse Qualified and 1 years UK nursing experience

Desirable

• UK NMC Pin and nurse Qualified and 1 years UK nursing experience

Experience

Essential

• UK NMC Pin and nurse Qualified and 1 years UK nursing experience

Desirable

• UK NMC Pin and nurse Qualified and 1 years UK nursing experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• UK NMC Pin and nurse Qualified and 1 years UK nursing experience

Desirable

• UK NMC Pin and nurse Qualified and 1 years UK nursing experience

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

HC-One

Address

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (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.