Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level at C / level 4 or above (English) or Equivalent

Desirable

• IT qualification
• Administration qualification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team
• Excellent telephone skills and manner
• Sound level of IT competency in using Microsoft Office packages

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Experience of working in a role which has involved time management and diary management skills
• Recent and relevant experience of working in a busy office environment
• Knowledge of confidentiality issues and Caldicott principles

Desirable

• Awareness of Health and Social Care sector

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to any site where DCHS services are provided

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Village Medical Centre

Browning srteet

Derby

DE23 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The role will support the care of those patients who are:

Referred into the team by internal services, GP surgeries for support with their mental health, to provide signposting.

The role will offer mental state monitoring and risk assessment.

The role will provide a range of brief psychotherapeutic and social interventions, appropriate to the band of the role, for people experiencing mental health difficulties. via telephone or video call, occasionally face to face visits where this is deemed as the only appropriate medium.

The role involves working with people experiencing mental health concerns / complex emotional needs via a number of different means i.e. face-to-face, telephone and/or video call.

The role will also include an effective working knowledge of the voluntary sector as well as an understanding of the needs of carers and family.

The role will require working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within a multi-disciplinary team in delivering services.

There is a requirement for substantial periods of concentration and sitting and accurate and timely record keeping.

3. SCOPE AND RANGE

For people experiencing a mental health crisis, Video/Tele-coaches Intervention Practitioners will provide:

Mental state assessments

Clinical risk assessments

Clinical formulations

A range of recovery focussed interventions.

Validation and de-escalation of crisis

Distress tolerance and emotional regulation strategies

Brief psychological interventions to people experiencing fluctuation in their mental health state.

Consultation and advice to carers and families and other agencies to enable them to effectively support service users.

Effective liaison with other parts of the mental health pathway and partner agencies

Effective signposting and advice

4. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication and Working Relationship Skills

Provide complex and sensitive information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (users of services, carers, multi-disciplinary staff, and other statutory / non statutory services).

Contribute to the safe and effective day to day operations of the service managing clinical enquires.

Provide a high standard of written and verbal communication that is clear and in line with local guidance.

Role model effective communication: demonstrating empathy, respect, compassion and hope where there may be barriers to understanding.

Communicate information in a way that makes it relevant and understandable in line with operational guidance e.g., SBAR.

Maintain professional relationships with all colleagues to ensure professional standards are met.

Promote a culture that incorporates Trust values and is recovery focused.

Provide consultation and advice to the service users support network.

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Undertake clinical risk assessments, based on latest empirical evidence and compliant with local policies / procedures.

Reporting of exceptions, complaints and gaps in service

Assist in data collection for the on-going evaluation of the service.

Assist in Promotion of the Service locally and nationally as appropriate.

Act as the persons and their carers / familys advocate

Incident reporting - To report any incidents of harm or near miss in line with the Trusts incident reporting policy supporting appropriate actions are taken to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

To assist with ensuring day to day practice reflects the highest standards of governance, clinical effectiveness, safety and person experience.

To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

To comply at all times with the Trusts Safer Governance related policies

Seek advice and support from senior colleagues/line manager whenever necessary.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Ensure good documentation is provided and entered within the appropriate systems of record sharing.

Liaise with other key stakeholders to ensure that effective and timely care is provided.

Co-ordinate any agreed lone working arrangements

To manage own diary to ensure that all components of the role are given equal attention and prioritised as required.

To rebook appointments electronically in line with guidelines for managing waiting lists.

Responsibility for Persons Care, Treatment and Therapy

Ensure that individual episodes of care are delivered in a timely, effective and integrated manner.

To attend Clinical Team Meetings and share relevant information with the clinical team.

Promote a recovery model that empowers persons, carers and relatives to be at the forefront of decision making, owning their packages of care / treatment.

Create, implement and update care plans and risk assessments as required.

Champion persons rights and service users including dignity, equality, diversity, choice and respect.

Provide advice and guidance regarding mental health problems.

Share clinical information on individuals coming into contact with Police Officers, as per agreed information sharing protocol under guidance from senior staff.

Request information on specific individuals from Police Officers as per information sharing protocol.

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

Implementation of NICE guidance and other statutory / best practice guidelines (if appropriate) under guidance from senior staff

To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to service provision

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation

Participate in programmes of audit and research within the team as agreed, implementing the findings.

Contribute to clinical governance arrangements in order to ensure the quality of the service provided.

Involvement in the development of local systems and process that ensure the implementation of Trust policies.

To monitor waiting lists and ensure the team managers are aware of potential breeches in a timely manner.

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

The post holder does not have financial responsibility for budgetary management.

It is the individual post holders responsibility to manage organisational resources efficiently and to suggest efficiency savings to line management as they arise.

The post holder has the responsibility to maintain the safekeeping of the organisations property.

Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g., Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management

Supervise and support junior staff with guidance from senior staff.

Monitor practice and development of junior staff as appropriate reporting to supervisory staff.

Assist in induction of staff.

As required by the Clinical Leads, conduct appraisal and performance management of junior staff

Provision of day-to-day management supervision

Demonstrate and role model excellent clinical leadership skills.

Ensure that core training is maintained.

Ensure participation in the teams compliance with CQC standards as directed by clinical lead.

Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties

Ensure information resources are used to maintain knowledge of Trust, Directorate and Team priorities and safety initiatives.

Maintain up to date clinical records in a timely and accurate manner.

Ensure information is shared with key stakeholders and other agencies in a secure manner.

Responsibility for Research and Development

Participate in research and development.

Freedom to Act

To participate in regular supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines and Trust policy.

Work without direct management and take accountability for your own actions.

When tasks are delegated, ensure that the person you have delegated these tasks to is appropriately skilled to do so.

Work within the operational policies and service specifications of the team.

Work without direct supervision to deliver interventions via telephone and/or video call under direction of practice leads.

Any Other Specific Tasks Required

To participate in LW's annual Appraisal process.

To attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so.

Work cooperatively with staff colleagues ensuring a no hands off approach.

Ensure that you remain professionally competent.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties / responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the clinical lead.

Please see full job description and person specification attached for more details

Person Specification

Specific skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with users of services experiencing a wide range of complex mental health presentations.
• Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with users of services, carers and other professional bodies.
• Ability to assess situations, make decisions, co-ordinate and organise appropriate responses.
• Assessment, planning, and evaluation of mental health difficulties.
• Able to risk assess.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Experience in applying psychologically informed interventions.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
• Able to prioritise work to reflect changing needs.
• Ability to manage own time.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Standard typing and IT skills.
• Successful completion of Health Screening.

Desirable

• Able to participate and present information in a group setting.
• Have an awareness and ability to maintain personal boundaries.
• Research awareness
• Supervising learners and other staff

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to foundation degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject e.g. Health & Social Care.

Additional requirements

Essential

• Ability to manage change in a positive manner.
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect.
• Motivated, reliable and visionary.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidenced based interventions relevant to the service.
• Knowledge of Multi-Disciplinary Working
• Understanding of Recovery principles in Mental Health
• Knowledge and understanding of both adult and childrens safeguarding guidance.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1987.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty safeguards.
• Relevant specialist clinical/professional courses/training.

Experience

Essential

• Application of evidenced based interventions relevant to the service.
• Evidence of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.
• Experience of working in a multi-Disciplinary environment.
• Experience of working in a secondary care community mental health 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Livewell Southwest

Address

Crownhill Court

Tailyour Road

Plymouth

PL6 5DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• The post holder will have significant experience in Nursing / Quality service assurance / Safeguarding Children or Adults as appropriate.
• Significant experience of managing projects and delivering them within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Experience of leading change projects.
• Experience of providing support and input into complex programmes.
• Experience in managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence, and particular interests.
• Experience of preparing briefing papers and correspondence at project board level.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Must understand the background and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this.
• Must understand the relationship between the Department of Health & Social Care and individual provider and commissioning organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

• The postholder must be a Registered Nurse in relation to Safeguarding Children posts or a Registered Professional in relation to Safeguarding Adults posts.
• Educated to Masters level in a relevant area of academic practice or equivalent experience working at a commensurate band / level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to role.
• Member of relevant professional body

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

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board

Address

Eyre St

Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

S1 3FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

To manage own daily highly specialist/expert complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner.

Extensive post-graduate experience, with extensive experience related to early intervention and the principles of community neonatal care.

To act as a highly specialist clinical resource, disseminating expert information to Occupational Therapy colleagues, the general public and other health care professionals in both acute and community paediatric settings.

To undertake triage and highly complex assessments, using advanced levels of clinical reasoning to arrive at a differential diagnosis independently.

To provide direct advice for management and/or deliver intervention if appropriate e.g. performing highly skilled, technical physical techniques; using highly developed physical skills requiring a high degree of precision.

Lead the development of standards and outcome measurement for good practice with patients.

To be responsible for implementing change within own practice and influencing and monitoring standards of Occupational Therapy practice within the team.

Proactively engage with MDT colleagues to progress innovations and improvements in practice and service.

To be responsible for linking with relevant local and tertiary consultant clinics as an expert resource.

To work strategically and operationally with the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Manager in ensuring that clinical policies, procedures and guidelines meet the needs of the Occupational Therapy service.

The post holder will decide and be responsible for the allocation, and safe use, of resources in relation to individual patient care, e.g. physical equipment such as surgical appliances or nasopharyngeal suction, and the delegation of work to junior Occupational Therapy staff and Occupational Therapy HCSWs.

In conjunction with the Professional Lead to be responsible and delegate work to the Administrative Team.

Actively and positively participate in supervision and appraisal.

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues of all professions, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service to the patient.

Communicates daily and in collaboration with consultant colleagues, General Practitioners and other AHP colleagues.

Uses a range of communication tools e.g., IT tools, presentation skills for training and teaching purposes.

The post holder will work within close multi/interdisciplinary teams to deliver specialist assessments, interventions and complex care planning.

Provide highly specialist advice regarding patients progress, current evidence-based practice, research and interpretation of clinical assessments / observations.

Communicate highly complex and sensitive information to patients and their families dealing with very sensitive and distressing emotional issues.

Demonstrates highly advanced communication skills using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools. This will include patients/carers who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating, not have English as their first language, cognitive / perceptual difficulties or other communication impairments. To elicit cooperation and establish an appropriate assessment and intervention plan.

Respecting the dignity and rights of the baby and their family / carers.

Communicates regularly with other Occupational Therapy colleagues and the wider MDT. Carrying out joint sessions and mentoring to ensure own and others clinical practice is appropriate and informed.

Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with colleagues of all professions, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service to the patient.

To establish and maintain excellent communication networks with members of the MDT, statutory organisations, private and voluntary sector as appropriate when planning a patients assessment /intervention programme and discharge. Provide education to patients, carers / family, MDT about the management of health impairment including the Developmental care of Neonates in the community.

Manage their own complex caseload efficiently and effectively, balancing other patient related and professional demands to meet departmental and organisational priorities.

Use highly advanced analytical skills to determine the appropriate course of action for each individual patient, signposting to the appropriate pathway. This may include advice, developing a care package to be delivered by others, referral onwards to other AHP colleagues or direct Occupational Therapy.

On a daily basis, take a major role in the advanced assessment of highly complex presentations of patients referred to the Neonatal Follow-Up service.

Determine patient/carer understanding of multiple treatment proposals and produce plans in conjunction with the patient/carer. This will include the ability to gain valid informed consent and work within a legal framework with patients/carers.

Take a lead role in the education of post-graduate Occupational Therapy colleagues and other professions. Imparting knowledge and skills, guiding further knowledge acquisition and acting as a mentor.

Regularly undertake research/audit within the Paediatric Occupational Therapy service, developing an advanced practice portfolio and implementing best practice in line with National Guidelines.

Use electronic systems to support the delivery of assessments and interventions, and enable the accurate collection, interpretation and analysis of data.

Maintain and store patient records and information in line with Health Board policy and GDPR.

Participate in regular reviews of the service in collaboration with the line manager; and modifies/develops policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols to enable service improvement.

Influences and implements change within own practice; monitors standards of practice within the service.

Represent the Neonatal Follow-Up service and Paediatric Occupational Therapy to service users and other stakeholders when required.

Enable service user feedback to develop and improve the service for this patient group.

Be at the forefront of Occupational Therapy and interdisciplinary planning of Neonatal Follow-Up models and early intervention services.

Be responsible for the safe use of equipment used by self and others.

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- Knowledge

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• MSc or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments that can be used with client group.
• Evidence of relevant, specialised post graduate courses/CPD.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant special interest group.
• Leadership qualification
• Experience at professional grade equivalent.
• Teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working within the field of paediatric Occupational Therapy.
• Managing a complex caseload.
• Experience of audit/ research (clinical and organisational).
• Inter-professional and multi-agency team working.
• Clinical service development and compliance with governance requirements and guidelines.

Desirable

• Experience of working alongside Paediatric Consultants or similar.
• Experience of working with Neonatal Follow-Up.
• Leadership and representation in clinical networks/practice groups
• Experience of teaching at post graduate level.

Aptitude and Abilitites

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written).
• Ability to use highly specialised clinical reasoning skills to determine differential diagnosis, independent of other Practitioners, in an expert area of practice.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.
• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling and equipment fitting

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above

Values

Essential

• Self-motivated and capable of motivating others.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Innovative and passionate for the Neonatal community care
• Adaptability and ability to embrace changes in a fast-developing clinical environments

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Carnegie Clinic

The Sunflower Suite, Brithweunydd Road

Trealaw

CF40 2UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details regarding this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to GCSE standard or NVQ equivalent

Other Requirements

Desirable

• Driver - Car owner

Experience

Desirable

• Previous GP surgery administrative experience
• Previous NHS administrative experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent keyboard and computer skills
• Communication skills

Desirable

• Advanced Excel
• Clinical system - SystmOne (TTP)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work without supervision
• A keen attention to detail
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Proactive

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

Lister House Surgery

Address

Lister House Surgery

Fellow Lands Way

Chellaston

DERBY

DE73 6SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications/experience

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, policies and client social needs developed through diploma level training and practical experience.
• Experience working in a social care, health, or community setting
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, hospital discharge pathways, and safeguarding policies.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local authority funding processes, Continuing Healthcare (CHC), and community support services.
• Knowledge of local resources, voluntary sector services, and community networks.

knowledge and skills

Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to strength-based practice
• Understanding of people affected by dementia and other cognitive impairments
• Good written and IT literacy for case management systems and report writing
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a caseload, and prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Previous experience in hospital discharge or social care community team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective clinical care to the UTC patients and the practice population.

This will be achieved by providing clinical and managerial leadership to the Urgent Care Practitioners and other staff involved in clinical care within the Urgent Treatment Centre and practice.

The post holder will work closely with the GPs and management team to deliver the practice priorities.

The post holder will represent Faversham Medical Group at various fora including, UTC clinical & network meetings as necessary.

Job responsibilities

Clinical;

Oversee safe and effective delivery of clinical careLead on and undertake relevant audits, including prescribing and PGD audits

Lead on and undertake relevant audits, including prescribing and PGD audits

Lead and participate in reviews of clinical safety and significant incidents issues

Manage implementation of any changes recommended from incident reviews and learning events

Manage and participate in continuous clinical improvement initiatives

Participate in vaccination programmes as appropriate/required

Oversee the process of the monitoring of emergency equipment, sharps bins, vaccine fridge and stock

Work with the Infection Control Lead to ensure all standards are met

Work with the management team and lead on development of current and new services relevant to the UTC and practice

Data/quality;

Work with the management/administration team on the recording and attainment of QOF standards

Work with the management/administration team on the achievement of Enhanced Services relevant to the Urgent Care Practitioners team

Ensure Patient Group Directives (PGDs) are read, signed and used appropriately

Take part in the development of PGDs as required

Undertake and lead on prescribing and other clinically relevant audits for the clinical team

Keep up to date with CQC requirements and inform the Urgent Care Practitioners team of any changes as relevant

Ensure an adequate system of peer review/clinical audit is undertaken within the team to monitor and maintain clinical standards

Create and submit quality and contractual compliance reports required by commissioners

Human Resources;

Manage Urgent Care Practitioners rota and to maintain adequate staffing levels

Carry out the Urgent Care Practitioners teams annual appraisals and reviews, including 6 monthly reviews

Review and approve training requests from the UCP team in collaboration with the management team and GP lead for HR

Identify training requirements within the Urgent Care Practitioners team

Carry out back to work interviews after episodes of sick leave

Deal with requests for annual leave/TOIL/time off for other reasons, authorising or rejecting any requests in line with the Staff Handbook and in discussion with the HR Manager as appropriate.

Sign off overtime requests

Deal with change of hours requests in conjunction with the Business and HR Managers

Carry out exit interviews with the HR Manager

Deal with general day-to-day queries from members of the UTC team

Take part in UCP/UTC meetings

Responsible for cross line management when another line manager is absent.

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 implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements

Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff

Responsible for hand hygiene across the practice

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols across the practice

Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate

Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually)

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Safeguarding:

It is the responsibility of all staff at Faversham Medical Practice to;

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Ensure their safeguarding adults and safeguarding children training is up to date at the level appropriate to their role

Ensure the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice are adhered to during employment

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

Personal/Professional development:

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

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

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

Some items have been removed or shortened, please consult the full job description attached.

This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities associated with the role but is not exhaustive. The range of activities and areas of responsibility will evolve over time. The content of this job description will therefore be subject to regular review and amendment in line with any resulting change in the need to fulfil and meet the organisations needs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills written and verbal.
• Excellent clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in urgent care setting.
• Over 6 months experience in a management role.
• Ability to clear workload by the end of each shift.
• Knowledge of & Ability to assist in complex HR processes such as grievance process, disciplinary, dismissal etc.

Desirable

• Experience in dealing with time off requests.
• Experience in overseeing stock control.

IT Skills

Essential

• Very Good IT skills.
• Experience of urgent care or GP practice based clinical system.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS clinical system.

Qualities/Attributes

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop own and surrounding teams clinical skills.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality, ensuring this is followed by all staff working in the UTC.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Empathetic and caring approach to patients.
• Suitability for working with children.
• Ability and skills to manage and motivating staff

Desirable

• Experience in developing and implementing new services
• Experience of working with external organisations

Other

Essential

• Willingness and ability to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexibility of working hours/ability to help cover shifts.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC/GPHC Registration.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
• Minor injuries qualification.
• Minor illness qualification.

Desirable

• Educated to masters degree level in advanced clinical practice or working towards.
• Independent prescriber.
• Ability to plaster.
• Red dot qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Faversham Medical Practice

Address

Faversham Health Centre

Bank Street

Faversham

Kent

ME13 8QR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mental Health Practitioner caseloads are generally limited to 15-20 cases, allowing the team to deliver a range of psychosocial interventions, including Crisis Safety Planning, Emotional Management and Distress Tolerance Skills, Anxiety Management, Early Warning Signs / Relapse Prevention, Behavioural Activation and Sleep Hygiene.

The Team also offers a Managing Emotions Group to patients experiencing emotional dysregulation, often as a preliminary to further psychological work such as DBT.

The team is working to deliver access to NMHT services within 28 days of referral, and are currently meeting this target.

There is a twice weekly referrals meeting where new referrals are discussed together with cases of concern, and a monthly team meeting for education and team administration.

Psychological intervention is offered via three pathways. There is a dedicated Bipolar and Psychosis pathway, a trauma-specific Specialised Individual (SI) pathway and the more generalised Specialised Teams (ST) pathway. The Worcester City NMHT has 4.4 FTE funded posts for psychological provision.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment).
• On the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification.
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in General Adult Psychiatry (or your subspecialty), including management of complex and high-risk patients
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of clinical leadership within a team setting
• Experience of supervising and teaching junior medical staff and other professionals
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management
• Experience of audit, quality improvement, and service development

Knowledge

Essential

• The candidate should have relevant clinical experience
• Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments in the General Adult Psychiatry
• Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services
• Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Hill Crest Unit

Quinney's Lane

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7WG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Working in accordance with the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and assist in the development and review of these as required.

2. Receiving and analysing samples submitted to the department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.

3. Assisting in the interpretation and technical validation of the analyses in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

4. Responsible for the provision of our service to patients in routine and emergency situations.

5. Rotating into any area of the department as required.

6. Participating fully in the departments 24/7 rota service.

7. Prioritising the completion of urgent requests.

8. Telephoning important results to an appropriate person when necessary

9. Responsible for their own work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff

10. Validating and releasing results to service users as required

11. Maintaining a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the department as appropriate

12. Preparing and ensuring adequate supplies of reagents and consumables

13. Using consumables and equipment efficiently and safely in accordance with Health & Safety policies

14. Performing the routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment with which she/he is working including maintenance records and recording of corrective actions

15. Processing internal and external quality control samples and results/reports as required

16. Participating in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual

17. Participating in risk management of the department including the reporting of adverse incidents

18. Assisting in research and development projects as required

19. Assisting in the training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, new BMS staff, MLAs, medical staff and other healthcare professionals as required

20. Participating in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures

21. Undertaking continued professional development

22. Personally responsible for maintaining HCPC Registration

23. Participating in all other activities in the section to enable the department to maintain compliance with ISO15189 (2022).

24. To provide appropriate cover for more senior Biomedical Scientist staff as required.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered BMS
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

BMS experience

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years BMS experience in a UK hospital Biochemistry lab

Knowledge

Essential

• Blood Science tracked analyser system knowledge/experience

Desirable

• Specialist lab knowledge/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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable with the support of senior nurse nurse specialist caseload holder

To Co-ordinate the delivery of care, application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate crisis.

To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are met.

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential, contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.

To provide clinical supervision to other staff and students.

Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising independence and facilitating health promotion.

Depending on role you will be required to work within a defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes, other community locations or clinic set

Provide clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff in the absence of the team leader.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional code of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example, in a pandemic situation.

Your role may require you to be a non-medical prescriber Nurse Prescriber taking responsibility for prescribing in line with Nurse Prescribing formulary and Plymouth Area Joint Formulary.

To work within Livewell Southwest policies.

Within the role you will be expected to work with more complex patients providing holistic evidence-based care, assessing, planning, implementing the treatment requirements of the practice population.

To work collaboratively and maintain key working relationships with managers, service heads and leads.

Establish and uphold proactive connections with stakeholders, including ICBs, NHS

Organisations, CHC, PCNs, Plymouth City Council, as well as private/voluntary sector St. Lukes.

Lead and participate in the management of enhanced assessments, rehabilitation programmes

Promoting and supporting people in their care and treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, Maximise independence.

Share knowledge and skills and empower others.

Support the audit of patient outcomes.

Some services may need extra training to administer certain medications, such as intravenous medication, oxygen, or medicines under patient group directives.

Prevent hospital admission.

You may be required to undertake 7 days working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out in your contract of employment.

Be responsible for the planning, implementing, development, delivery and evaluation of care across community nursing teams/clinics.

To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and delegate where appropriate to the skill mix of the team.

As part of your role there may be a requirement / opportunity to undertake Treatment Escalation Plan (TEP) discussion, to achieve this you will be required to be competent in advanced communication, care planning and attended appropriate training to support competence.

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

Be responsible for providing and maintaining a learning environment and maximise opportunities for educational and development in the clinical area to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards. Acting as expert resource and assist in teaching knowledge and clinical skills for other health care professionals.

Take part in the process of clinical supervision and support clinical supervision and reflective practice for team members.

To develop strategies for continued professional development as Non-Medical Prescriber if relevant for role

Support recruitment and selection of new staff, which may include being part of an interview panel.

Act as mentor for new staff and students, including leading on a structured induction and training program for new members of staff.

Support the coordination of study leave, annual leave, and rotas to ensure the service is operationally covered. Where difficulties are identified in maintaining service provision that this is escalated to senior managers of the service in team managers absence.

Support the team manager in the supervision, line management, appraisals, mandatory training, standards and staff performance to work within the teams and supporting and investigating staff performance and absence.

Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with the role.

Within your job role there will be clinical specific competencies which you may need to undertake to enhance your knowledge and skills in practice.

Integrate theory into practice.

Support staff to complete documentation within the agreed organisational timeframes.

In the absence of the service manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management (without direct supervision) of the team and patient care provided to the agreed local and professional standards.

To maintain effective verbal and written communication with the clinical team and to keep staff informed of changes to prescribing intervention or treatment provided to service-users.

To work in partnership with medical staff and service-users in the development and implementation of clinical management plans related to an individuals treatment and prescribing needs.

To establish and maintain good liaison with key stakeholders in the individuals care e.g. GP practices and other services in the area, including sharing prescribing information and rationale.

To demonstrate awareness of resources, providing cost effective and quality-controlled usage of products.

To have a working knowledge of statutory and non-statutory funding and the legislation guidance that underpins these funding streams, ensuring service users meet the eligibility criteria when advocating for/ utilising services on the service users behalf e.g. Care Act eligibility, Housing legislation etc

Be authorised signatory and signing off the supplies and expenses. These include off duty, staff overtime, annual leave, bank nurses and the procurement of supplies for the team.

Exercise a duty of care in relation to the use of the organisations equipment and resources in a cost-effective manner.

To be responsible for overseeing and monitoring and authorising of equipment and ensuring maintenance and repair.

Track stock levels and ensure the supply levels are sufficient to meet the demands of the service.

Maintain effective working relationships with multidisciplinary team and deliver a cost-effective quality service to patient/carers within a defined geographical area.

To contribute to resource governance through knowledge and appropriate prescribing decisions.

The post holder may be required to use a computer, mobile phone or lone working device and will be required to adhere to Livewell Southwest policies regards their use.

Compliance will be monitored through observation, spot checks and through incident management in line with the Organisations Incident reporting and Investigation policy.

The post holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have a regular open discussion with team members.

Support the team manager in the recording of accurate clinical activity data.

To be responsible for maintaining lone working information for identified staff group and monitoring staff adherence to lone working policy and use of devices.

Ensure accurate records of FP10 prescription use maintained in accordance with organisational Medicines Policy.

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

• Good time management
• Autonomous practitioner with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work alongside clinicians to support and enhance quality of patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in Leadership, co-ordination and management skills.
• Delegation skills.
• IT Literate.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Ability to act as a champion for patients and carers and their
• interests, ensuring the patients voice has an impact on service developments.

Desirable

• Flexible/Adaptable
• /Team player
• Evidence of using initiative to put innovation into practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Nurse Registration
• (degree or diploma)
• NMC Registration
• Current Registered Nurse with a relevant registered experience.
• Experience of mentoring.

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification mentorship or equivalent.
• Leadership experience/qualifications
• NMP prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake.
• DNSPQ Qualification
• Specialist Nurse
• modules

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of current practice within the area specified in job purpose
• Knowledge of national and local frameworks and strategies
• Ability to translate best practice evidence and national policies in practice.
• Background and development knowledge of Government Policies and changes in Primary Care.
• Understanding of NICE guidance.
• The post holder will have experience undertaking Incident Investigations.

Desirable

• Evidence of continued recent academic and
• clinical development
• Knowledge of service development
• Previous primary care / community experience.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Familiar and committed to the principles and values of the NHS.
• Demonstrate commitment to focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity and inclusiveness.
• Ability to work flexibly, demonstrating commitment to partnership working.
• Ability to frequently travel independently and in a timely manner between Livewell Southwest sites and community locations including areas not served by public transport.

Desirable

• Values and diversity difference.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registered experience
• Able to demonstrate Clinical Management skills appropriate to the role.
• Proven relevant experience of Leadership.
• Experience in leading and development of new pathways of care and delivering best practice
• Experience in managing sensitive issues and overcoming obstacles in communication.

Desirable

• Experience and working knowledge of community setting desirable.
• Management/Leadership
• qualification
• Experience of influencing change in the workplace.

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

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

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

Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post

Manage referrals coming into the service in liaison with service administration staff.

Support planning of and participate in post diagnostic group programmes and stand-alone education sessions.

Work with individuals with a diagnosis of a Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment and their families and/or carers, in the development of a support plan that is enabling and empowering and allows them to make choices that are meaningful for them.

Provide information regarding services and available support and where needed to help with access to these.

Maintain accurate and timely electronic and written records in relation to contact with users of the service in accordance with organisational policy and in best practice around data protection and governance principles.

When necessary, seek support and guidance from other professionals within the service.

Provide support to people approaching the service for guidance and signposting around obtaining support or diagnosis.

Promote principles around living well with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment and in a person-centred manner.

Participate in service development and planning.

Maintain health and safety of self and others through adhering to team and organisational guidance and policy.

Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal with line manager.

Participate in the evaluation of services provided and ensure that service users are given the opportunity to evaluate the service they have received.

Ensure that service users are reviewed in line with service requirements.

Use equipment, issued to post holder in line with their role, in a safe and appropriate manner and ensure that security of such items is maintained.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills inc. Microsoft.

Desirable

• Previous use of clinical systems e.g. Systmone

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with people with Dementia and their carers.
• Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience of record keeping and report writing.

Desirable

• Experience of presentation within a group setting

Knowledge

Essential

• A good understanding of dementia.
• An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their family and/or carers.
• An understanding of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Health & Safety, the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act.

Desirable

• Has attended training in relation to Dementia.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to travel around city of Plymouth to a range of locations with appropriate equipment such as teaching equipment/resources and laptop computer.

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Qualification Level 3 or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Maths and English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent.

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.

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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 DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HCA/NURSING ASSISTANT/PHLEBOTOMIST

REPORTS TO: Nursing Lead Partner - Clinical

Practice Manager - Administrative

Head of Ops - Administrative

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary:

To assist with the provision of nursing services to patients attending the practice and assisting the nurses and GPs in the provision of general and specialist medical services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
• Maintain and clean equipment used by the nurses and GPs according to the practice Infection Control Policy
• Maintain GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by a clinician
• Recording heights, weights, blood pressure and other measurements of patients as required
• Obtaining specimens e.g. urine, testing as instructed and completing appropriate laboratory forms
• Carry out phlebotomy duties and prepare blood samples and forms for transporting to the appropriate laboratory
• Smoking Cessation (training given)
• Health Promotion
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and Initial Chronic Disease Checks
• Answer telephone in treatment rooms, take, record and transmit messages
• Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of treatment and GP rooms, preparation of laundry and linen for surgeries
• Maintain accurate records, utilising IM & T where appropriate, ensuring the senior nurse on duty is advised of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
• Chase up and record all the childrens immunisation status
• Keep waiting areas and staff room tidy
• Any other tasks allocated by managers

Duties and Responsibilities as a Phlebotomist:

• Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
• Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
• Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
• Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
• Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
• Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
• Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
• Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
• Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues
• Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Qualified in Phlebotomy

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

Brondesbury Medical Centre

Address

279 Kilburn High Road

London

NW6 7JQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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