Job description

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Job Description

Bank Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner

Base:

PELC Urgent Treatment Centres (All sites)

Reports To:

Head of Nursing, Governance & AHPs

Bank Rate: Day time £27.56 Evening £30.32 Night £31.69

Summary

The post holder will work autonomously as an experienced Minor Injuries Clinical Practitioner, delivering highquality assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge for patients of all ages presenting with minor injuries. The practitioner will function as an independent clinician within agreed protocols, demonstrating advanced decisionmaking and clinical expertise.

The role supports safe, effective, patientcentred care within the UTC and contributes to service improvement, clinical governance and the development of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Practise autonomously as an independent clinical practitioner within the Urgent Treatment Centre, managing patients presenting with undifferentiated minor injuries and minor illness.

Undertake comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referral, and discharge without direct medical supervision, in line with agreed protocols and competencies.

Request, perform, and interpret diagnostic investigations, including radiological imaging (X-ray), in accordance with IRMER and local protocols.

Perform clinical procedures including (but not limited to):

o suturing and wound closure

o plastering and splint application

o minor joint or fracture management

o venepuncture and cannulation

Prescribe medicines independently (where qualified) or administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs).

Provide Immediate Life Support (ILS) to adults and children, including defibrillation where required.

Work within UTC streaming and escalation pathways, including referral to Emergency Department, GP services, community services, and specialist teams as appropriate.

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in line with professional, organisational, and information governance standards.

Urgent Treatment Centre & Patient Flow Responsibilities

• Support effective patient flow within the UTC by timely assessment, treatment, escalation, and discharge decisions.
• Identify and escalate clinical risk appropriately in line with UTC escalation policies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues including nurses, paramedics, GPs, operational staff, and senior clinicians to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Contribute to maintaining service standards during periods of increased demand.

Education and Professional Development

• Act as a mentor and educator to support the learning and development of junior staff and students where applicable.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain up-to-date clinical skills and competencies.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Governance, Safety, and Compliance

• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for promoting a safe environment and safe patient care by identifying and reporting risks, incidents, and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with PELC policies, including infection prevention and control, safeguarding, equal opportunities, and confidentiality (GDPR).
• Use resources efficiently, in accordance with PELCs Standing Financial Instructions.
• Undertake alternative duties as reasonably directed during significant incidents or emergencies, in line with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

Person Specification

Qualities, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Qualities, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive range of clinical skills relevant to role
• Competent in physical examination of ENT, Eye, GI, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Skin, and Musculoskeletal systems
• Skilled in suturing and wound management
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively
• Capable of safe and effective delegation
• Awareness of professional boundaries and adherence to NMC/HCPC standards
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, electronic)
• Empathetic approach to patient care
• Strong teamwork and MDT collaboration skills
• Understanding of high standards in Customer Care

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 year post-qualification as an Emergency Practitioner (EP)
• Experience at Band 6/7 in Urgent and Emergency Care
• Proven autonomous practice in assessment and management of undifferentiated conditions

Desirable

• Experience in audit and service development
• Proven ability to prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Experience mentoring staff and students

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Level 1 Nurse (NMC) OR HCPC Registered Paramedic / Physiotherapist
• Minor Injuries qualification (Level 6 or above)
• Advanced Physical Assessment qualification (Level 6 or above)
• X-ray interpretation (IRMER certified)
• Image interpretation (Red Dot Course)
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Management / Leadership qualification
• Evidence of CPD or training at Masters level
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Mentorship 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

Partnership of East London Co-operatives (PELC) Ltd

Address

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will primarily offer chronic disease care for our patients, managing asthma and diabetes. There will also be a need to undertake a range of various other nursing assessments to provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with the GPs in accordance with Practice policy and protocols.

The Chronic Disease Nurse will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures as well as promoting self-care in order that patients are empowered to manage their own healthcare needs. To support the clinical team and to act within professional boundaries striving to improve standards of care.

The post holder will need to be aware of safeguarding requirements and support practice policy working in a health care environment.

A full employment history will be required as well as providing details of any gaps in employment.

Knowledge of key elements of the Primary Care contract such as having an understanding of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) , Local Enhanced Service (LES) and Direct Enhanced Service (DES) delivery is beneficial, along with adhering to Care Quality Commission (CQC) Primary Care requirements which is an important element of this post.

Person Specification

Experience in Student Healthcare

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Experience of working within a student health care environment would be beneficial to the role.
• Knowledge of TPP / SystmOne Clinical System

Experience

Essential

• Experience of chronic disease management of Asthma and / or Diabetes is essential for this role to support our patients managing their long term conditions.
• The candidates need to be experienced in the delivery of either asthma or diabetes assessment and treatment and hold an appropriate asthma and / or diabetes qualification to be able to deliver direct patient care autonomously.
• Evidence of appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure knowledge is current and maintaining competencies
• Experience of working autonomously and also as a member of the Team.
• Engagement with Nurse Revalidation process.
• Ability to evaluate safety and to understand the effectiveness of own clinical practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)

Desirable

• Prescribing qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Medical Centre

Address

Quarry House

North Road

Bath

North East Somerset

BA2 7AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone with excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills, who can manage competing priorities and remain calm and professional in sensitive, emotive or challenging situations. You will need to be confident in handling complex information, maintaining confidentiality, escalating risk appropriately and producing clear, compassionate and accurate written responses.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to improving patient experience and strengthening the way the ICB responds to concerns.

If you are committed to fairness, learning, quality improvement and excellent public service, we would welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing complaints and patient experiences in a healthcare environment
• Familiarity with the NHS complaints and patient experiences regulations
• Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services
• Experience in communications and stakeholder management

Desirable

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development
• Workforce development knowledge and experience
• Previous experience in similar role in public sector

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Pemberton House

Colima Avenue

Sunderland

SR5 3XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

NHUC delivers the co-located Urgent Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital, working alongside the Emergency Department and wider hospital, primary care and community services. The UTC provides timely assessment and treatment for patients with urgent illness, supports safe patient flow and ensures that people are directed to the most appropriate service for their needs.

The GP Clinical Lead is NHUC's senior clinical leader for Frimley Park Hospital UTC and is responsible to the Medical Director for clinical quality, patient safety, effectiveness, professional standards and development of the clinical model. Operating within delegated authority, the post holder will provide visible, credible leadership and ensure that material clinical risks are identified, controlled and escalated promptly.

As part of the UTC leadership team, the post holder will bring clinical judgement and constructive challenge to operational, workforce, financial and contractual decisions. They will lead a multiprofessional clinical workforce, setting consistent expectations for registration, competence and professional accountability.

The GP Clinical Lead will represent NHUC with senior clinical credibility and provide the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and relevant governance forums with clear, evidence-based assurance on service quality, performance, risk and improvement. They will build effective partnerships across organisational boundaries and convert strategic priorities and service requirements into measurable improvements in patient care.

The post holder will be based at Frimley Park Hospital UTC, with occasional attendance at other NHUC sites. During clinical sessions, they will provide care as an experienced GP in accordance with GMC standards, relevant clinical guidance and organisational policies, and act as a senior clinical role model.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set and communicate the clinical direction, standards and annual improvement priorities for Frimley Park Hospital UTC, aligned with NHUC's strategy, the service specification and the needs of the local population. Provide visible and accessible leadership and create an inclusive culture in which staff understand their responsibilities and speak up.
• Provide senior clinical advice and escalation when working within the service, supporting safe assessment, treatment, discharge and referral. Ensure that clear and effective escalation arrangements are in place at all other times, including timely escalation to the Emergency Department or specialty services.
• Lead clinical delivery against the service specification, quality standards and agreed performance measures, with particular attention to patient safety, experience, access, flow and appropriate use of clinical resources.
• Develop, review and implement evidence-based clinical pathways, standard operating procedures and escalation arrangements at the interfaces with the Emergency Department, diagnostics, specialty teams, primary care and community services.
• Assure that all clinicians work within their professional registration, credentialed scope of practice and competence. Ensure appropriate induction, supervision, clinical support and escalation arrangements are in place across the multiprofessional team.
• Provide clinical leadership for governance, including incidents and near misses, complaints, patient feedback, safeguarding concerns and clinical risk. Ensure reviews are proportionate, learning is shared and agreed actions are completed and sustained.
• Set and oversee a programme of clinical audit and quality improvement that responds to service risks, performance data, patient outcomes and identified variation in practice.
• Work with relevant leads to maintain safe arrangements for prescribing and medicines management, diagnostics, infection prevention and control, record keeping and information governance.
• Use clinical, activity, workforce and financial information to evaluate service quality and contract delivery, anticipate emerging risks or unwarranted variation and provide concise assurance, options and recommendations to the SLT and relevant governance forums. Escalate material concerns promptly and track agreed actions to completion.
• Work with operational managers and professional leads to ensure that appropriate appraisal, supervision, objective-setting, development and performance arrangements are in place for UTC clinical staff.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, retention, induction, education and competency development so that the UTC has a safe, capable and sustainable clinical workforce.
• Build effective relationships with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, commissioners, primary care, community services and other partners, representing NHUC with senior clinical credibility and resolving clinical interface issues constructively.
• Maintain a regular clinical presence within Frimley Park Hospital UTC so that the post holder remains connected to frontline practice, understands service pressures, provides senior clinical leadership and ensures that leadership decisions remain grounded in patient care.

Professional:

• Maintain current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), a licence to practise and fitness to practise, with no restrictions that would prevent fulfilment of the role.
• Be included in the GMC GP Register and the NHS England Medical Performers List, with no restrictions incompatible with the role, and hold post-CCT or equivalent status.
• Practise in accordance with Good Medical Practice and other applicable GMC standards and guidance, exercising professional judgement, maintaining competence and seeking advice or escalating when appropriate.
• Participate in annual medical appraisal and GMC revalidation and maintain evidence of continuing professional development across clinical practice and leadership.
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity arrangements for all clinical duties undertaken in the role.
• Complete statutory, mandatory and organisational training, including safeguarding, infection prevention and control, information governance and learning arising from incidents and complaints.
• Maintain current knowledge of urgent and emergency care practice, relevant guidance and the clinical interfaces that affect safe delivery at Frimley Park Hospital UTC.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, personal organisation and resilience, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, make timely decisions and seek advice or escalate when required.

Person Specification

Communication, Values and Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the credibility to influence clinicians, executive leaders and external partners and to manage disagreement constructively. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise, make decisions and remain effective under pressure, knowing when to seek advice or escalate.
• Demonstrates NHUC's values and commitment to compassionate, inclusive and equitable care and employment practice; remains flexible and responsive to service need.
• Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Experience of providing visible clinical leadership to a multiprofessional team, including senior clinical escalation, decision-making and contribution to service strategy.
• Experience of supporting staff supervision, appraisal, performance, development and wellbeing.
• Experience of leading clinical audit, quality improvement, incident learning or service change and demonstrating sustained improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of workforce planning, recruitment, education or competency development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), a licence to practise and current fitness to practise.
• Current inclusion in the GMC GP Register and the NHS England Medical Performers List, with post-CCT or equivalent status and no restrictions incompatible with the role.
• Appropriate professional indemnity for all clinical duties undertaken as part of the role.

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in clinical leadership, management, education or urgent and emergency care.

Experience

Essential

• Current and recent experience of assessing and managing adults and children across a broad range of presentations relevant to UTC practice, including making safe decisions about treatment, referral and escalation.
• At least two years' experience working in an urgent care environment such as an Emergency Department, Urgent Treatment Centre, Urgent Care Centre or walk-in service.
• Experience spanning primary care and urgent or emergency care, with a strong understanding of referral pathways, continuity of care and the clinical interfaces between services.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a co-located UTC and Emergency Department model and managing clinical interfaces across organisational boundaries.

Knowledge and Analytical Skills

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of urgent and emergency care, patient flow, clinical risk, evidence-based practice and escalation at the UTC and Emergency Department interface.
• Working knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, medicines management, information governance and CQC requirements.
• Ability to interpret clinical, activity, workforce and financial information and present concise, evidence-based assurance, options and recommendations to senior decision-makers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you take a look at the job description attached for full details of duties and responsibilities

Band 3 Plus potential salary including unsocial hours payments; from £31,500-£34,000pa depending on rota/pro rata.

This role involves handling emergency and urgent calls, including exposure to potentially traumatic and distressing situations such as serious illness, injury and death.

Candidates should be aware of the emotional demands of the role and carefully consider their personal resilience and wellbeing when applying.

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and provide access to appropriate support mechanisms throughout training and employment. We encourage applicants to consider any support they may need and to discuss this with us at any stage of the recruitment process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE at Grade C or equivalent including English or higher qualification in any area, or previous experience of call answering in an extremely busy or stressful environment

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of undertaking additional training and a willingness to learn
• Ability to demonstrate resilience by remaining calm under pressure, the ability to juggle priorities when dealing with emergency situations and to make sound decisions.

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

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various Locations across the North East

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle, Hebburn, Wynyard

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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Job Title: Consultant in Audiovestibular MedicineGrade: Medical & Dental Consultant Substantive: 2 x 6PA PostsContract: SubstantiveDepartment: Specialty MedicineReports To: Clinical Lead for AVMAccountable To: Clinical DirectorSite: St Helier and EpsomHours of work(p/w): 6PAs (24 hours per week)Post DescriptionWe are recruiting 2 part time , 6PA consultants in Audiovestibular Medicine, they will be joining theexisting consultants in this area based St Helier Hospital. The work as a consultantis mainly carried out on the St Helier Site with some sessions which may be held at EpsomHospital. The service represents a modernisation of audiovestibular pathways andconsultants closely with other trust specialists. This service is strongly supported andresourced by the Trust.Audiovestibular Model of Care at Epsom and St Helier University HospitalsTrustAudiovestibular medicine (AVM) has been established in the Trust since 1989. It ispart of the Department of Audiology. There are 6 consultants in the department andone specialist registrar who is on the Pan-Thames Specialist Registrar rotation. Theservice is well received and supported by local general practitioners and the majorityof the referrals received come from GPs and other consultants within the trust. Weprovide ototoxicity monitoring for the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton. Referrals arealso received from neighbouring CCGs and from boroughs further afield without AVMprovision.The speciality is outpatient-based with no designated beds for inpatient activityalthough there is good liaison with the ENT specialist for access to the operating listfor paediatric ABR testing under GA where appropriate, and access to day case bedson QMCH for sedated ABR testing, when necessary. Clinics are held at FergusonHouse in the recently refurbished audiology department, and the Springall OutpatientUnit, for adult patients, and at the Queen Marys Hospital for Childrens recentlyrefurbished Paediatric Audiology Unit and Outpatient Clinics for paediatric patients.The entire range of audiovestibular and neuro-otological symptoms are seen in bothpaediatric and adult AVM clinics.The staffing component of the Department comprises:3 x Band 8 heads of service (Adult and Paediatric)2 x Hearing therapists6 x Band 7 senior Specialist Audiologists7 x band 6 senior Audiologists4 x band 5 Audiologists5x band 3 assistant audiologistsAudiology POD admin teamThe audiology department provides a full range of tertiary diagnostic services,(including auditory brainstem response, otoacoustic emissions, acoustic reflex andspeech audiometry, videonystagmography, VEMP and caloric test, vHIT, balanceplatform, mastoid vibration) and therapeutic interventions for imbalance, dizziness,tinnitus and hearing loss.The work of the Consultant AVPs is supported by the audiologists and hearingtherapists in the department. There is also good support and interaction with theadvisory service for children with hearing loss from the boroughs of Merton, Suttonand Surrey and other professionals in the multi-disciplinary team around the child.The team also benefit from being members of a dynamic and proactive CHSWG.Medical investigations such as radiological and phlebotomy services are provided onsite. There is specialist radiological input: monthly radiology meetings, fortnightlyneuroradiology meetings, and access to play specialist support for childrenundergoing investigations and procedures as needed. Some investigations, such as3T MRI, and neurovestibular physiotherapy can be accessed by referring to StGeorges Hospital as we are now part of the same organisation (GESH). Joint MDTwith regional clinical genetics is held quarterly. There are 8 interesting/challengingcases meetings, shared with St Georges AVM colleagues, per year.We are a friendly and cohesive team. There are monthly adult and paediatric teammeetings, regular clinical governance meetings and we participate in quarterly SouthWest Regional Audit Group peer review meetings.Consultant Audiovestibular Medicine PostsIt is anticipated that the 2 post holders will provide adult and/or paediatric AVMoutpatient clinics according to service needs and the candidates interests. There isalso an opportunity to provide and further develop a paediatric dizzy/vestibular clinic.The post includes 3.5 outpatient clinics, 1 session for SPA, and 1.5 session for clinic related activity. The post has arisen due to a vacancy, and continued increaseddemand for the AVM service. The post-holder will: In conjunction with other health professionals, investigate and manageadults and children with, vertigo, imbalance and/or tinnitus Investigate progressive and fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss Interpret audiovestibular test results in the context of clinical findingsThere is scope for the post holder to develop their areas of interest within thedepartment.Secretarial / Administrative SupportThere is administrative and secretarial support for the post.Main Responsibilities and DutiesPrinciple Duties of the PostThe principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service topatients.1. To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practiceas amended or substituted from time to time.2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far aspracticable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable andeffective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, andprofessionally accountable to the Medical Director.5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporateInduction (or arranged Consultant Induction).6. To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients underyour care.8. Review ward referrals either in person or to give advice to junior membersof the teamTeaching & Training To share responsibility with other Consultants for the recruitment, appointmentand supervision of junior medical staff in accordance with Trust policies. To devote time on a regular basis for teaching and training of junior medicalstaff, contributing as appropriate to post-graduate and continuing medicaleducation. To devote time, through agreement on a regular basis for teaching and trainingof medical students as part of agreed teaching arrangements with theFoundation School.Management & Governance1. To be responsible for the management, appraisal and discipline of juniordoctors who are attached to you, after taking appropriate advice, whereappropriate.2. To maintain personal and professional development. The post holder will beexpected to register with their respective Royal College for the purpose ofCME/CPD and to fulfil the requirements of that registration.3. To provide advice, as required to the Executive and Trust board, GeneralPractitioners and other interested parties, on the provision of planning ofclinical services locally, regionally and nationally in keeping with confidentialityagreements relating to Trust business.4. To co-operate in the present framework agreement of managementarrangements.5. To fully participate in Clinical Governance arrangements across the Trustincluding participation in clinical audit, research (where appropriate), pursuingan agreed agenda with colleagues and the Trust Board and fully co-operatingin implementing the results in order to achieve best practice.6. To participate, on at least an annual basis in consultant appraisal and jobplanning reviews.7. To comply with Trust policies and procedures where appropriate.8. To ensure that all intellectual property rights of the Trust are observed.Proposed Job PlanThe proposed job plan for this post is attached below. This will be discussed in detailwith the post holder on appointment.Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan willbe a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern,duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects ofa Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research,education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director may commence discussionsto finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan isan indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake.Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer ofadditional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in linewith the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.The post is predominantly expected to be at St Helier hospital. If cross site workingis necessary then allowance for travelling time between sites will be made within theprogrammed activities detailed on the job plan.Private PracticeThe post holder should ensure that any private practice commitments are discussedwith your Clinical Director and entered into the prospective job plan. Any change tothese will need to be discussed between the post holder and the Clinical Director andrecorded in an amended job plan. Consultants will be required to ensure that theymeet the code of conduct for private practice at all times.Any successful Candidate will be given an opportunity to meet and discuss and agreethe Job plan in detail in accordance with the Trust Job planning Process.

Person Specification

education and qualification

Essential

• completion of AVP training rotation
• medical degree
• professional registration

Desirable

• MSc MED AUD

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• DEMONSTRATE A HIGH STANDARD OF CLINICAL SKILL AND EXPERTISE

Desirable

• SUPERVISION OF TRAINEES

REASEARCH EXPERIENCE

Essential

• DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO CHANGE MANAGEMENT
• ABILITY TO APPLY RSEARCH FINDINGS TO CLINICAL PROBLEMS

Desirable

• PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEW JOURNALS

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• TEAMWORKING
• GOOD INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• PATIENT CENTRED APPROACH
• COMMITMENT TO CONTINUED PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

wrythe lane

sutton

SM51AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please be aware that, due to the anticipated high volume of applications, the vacancy will automatically close once 25 applications have been received.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English Language & Maths GCSE at level C or above, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• IT skills

Desirable

• Abillity to problem solve

Other

Essential

• Ability travel between care settings will be required

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

• Working in health and or social care environment
• Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
• Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding

Desirable

• Community experience
• MDT or integrated team working
• Palliative Care 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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Avenue DN team

Whitecoates Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

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An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship schemeExpert supervision & supportEmployee referral schemeEnhanced maternityFree Health Cash plan24 hours free GP support lineFree life assurance coverFree eye testsCar lease discountsDiscounted gym membershipFree mortgage broker and Insurance coverPension schemeEmployee NHS - discount savings (Blue light Card)Cycle to Work schemeSmart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hexham

NE46 4JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC and a Licence to practice

Desirable

• MRCP
• ALS

Experience

Essential

• At least four years of post-graduate experience, including 2 years' experience in Elderly Care, this may include other experience in Elderly Care with other specialties for example General Practice
• Recent experience at CT1 level or above
• Experience of Geriatric Medicine at F2 level (or equivalent) or above

Desirable

• Experience of Acute General Medicine
• Experience of Movement Disorders
• Experience of audit / previous publications
• Experience of working in the NHS

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by CV / job application and communication skills at interview. Able to conduct effective communication with patients, clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise work load efficiently.
• No probity issues identified.
• Professional integrity and respect for others. Ability to take responsibility for own action and exhibit a non-judgemental approach.
• Able to display empathy and sensitivity.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good clinical knowledge as evidenced by satisfactory performance in clinical scenario at interview

Desirable

• Knowledge of audit process & clinical governance.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good clinical skills as evidenced by references / portfolio

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to commit to the requirements of the post.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing personal learning and professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CIC

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC
• Entry onto the GMC specialist register (or anticipated date within 6 months)

Desirable

• MRCP
• ALS
• Educational Qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 years of post-graduate experience, including 6 years' experience in Elderly Care, this may include experience in Elderly Care within other specialties for example General Practice.
• Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Geriatric Medicine
• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework

Desirable

• Experience of Acute General Medicine.
• Experience of Movement Disorders.
• Experience of audit / previous publications
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Examples of involvement in collaborative leadership work

Communication Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written as evidenced by CV / job application and communication skills at interview.
• Able to conduct effective communication with patients, clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to commit to the requirements of the post.
• Ability to demonstrate ongoing personal learning and professional development.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Geriatrics evidenced by references / portfolio

Knowledge

Essential

• Good clinical knowledge as evidenced by satisfactory performance in clinical scenario at interview
• Knowledge of audit process & clinical governance.
• Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour

Personality and Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to organise workload efficiently.
• No probity issues identified.
• Able to display empathy and sensitivity. Professional integrity and respect for others.
• Ability to take responsibility for own action and exhibit a non-judgemental approach.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will have:

Chartered CIPD membership and a relevant master's level or CIPD Level 7 qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Significant experience of leading and managing people teams, with a strong focus on timely delivery and outcomes.

Extensive experience of providing expert HR advice and support at a senior level.

A strong track record of successfully managing complex employee relations casework and organisational change.

Knowledge and practical experience of TUPE transfers, consultation and workforce transformation programmes.

Excellent written and verbal communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

The ability to analyse complex information, assess options and provide pragmatic, evidence-based and legally compliant recommendations.

Political awareness and the confidence to operate effectively in a complex organisational environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Chartered Member CIPD
• Masters Level Qualification of demonstrable equivalent experience
• CIPD Level 7

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Significant experience of successfully leading and managing a team of staff with evidence of a strong focus on timely delivery of outcomes and achievements.
• Experience of designing and delivering complex projects and workforce development initiatives. Knowledge of the HR agenda facing the NHS.
• Demonstrable evidence of working on own initiative.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to receive and communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
• Significant experience of providing expert, HR professional advice and support at a senior level.

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

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Pemberton House

Colima Avenue

Sunderland

SR5 3XB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions Running well person clinics and health promotion programmes, facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise Able to document Consultations according to practice protocols Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse. Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for ear irrigation. Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests. Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines Assess patients with minor injuries, treat appropriately and refer to GP where necessary Suture removal Take ECGs Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines Assist in the provision of minor surgery Ability to obtain and document informed consent -either verbal or written Lead on ensuring infection control guidelines are maintained across the practice Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilizer and emergency equipment Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times Managerial Contribute to the assessment of service needs Assist patients to identify their health needs Contribute a nursing perspective to the practice development plan Manage and organise individual patient consultations Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards To attend staff meetings Ensure effective relationships and communications with other health care professionals Support the Practice clinical governance agenda Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines Educational Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager Participate in clinical supervision Support others with their training and development needs To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills Personnel Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning Facilitates a learning environment within the team Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues 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 promotions. They will manage their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, the practice Infection Control policy and other 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 Maintenance of sterile environments Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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 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 individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE O level or equivalent. Qualification in English Recognised qualification as a registered Nurse Trained in the use of Clinical systems used in General Practice A demonstrable commitment to professional development Experience of Primary Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Spring Hill Practice

Address

Belfast Rd

London

N16 6UH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is focused on providing effective, evidence-based interventions to people with complex emotional needs and personality difficulties, enabling them to meet daily health, social care, and wellbeing needs in line with recovery goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting support conversationscovering mental state, risk, physical health, social care needs, safeguarding, and capacity under the Mental Capacity Act.

• Reviewing treatment programmes, incorporating psychological therapies (DBTi, MBTi), psychosocial interventions (Peer Support and Psych Education), considering people's motivation to change.

• Delivering interventions to improve carers ability to support service users.

• Building hope-inspiring relationships with service users, focusing on strengths and aspirations to create meaningful recovery plans.

• Leading and supporting colleagues in clinical practice, mentoring students, and contributing to professional development.

• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, and health and safety policies.

• Promoting Sequoias ethos of community, resilience, and inclusion, inspired by the Sequoia trees symbolism of strength and growth.

• Supporting service development through co-production, service user participation, and feedback mechanisms

This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with trust policy, all newly qualified social workers will be recruited initially at Band 5 level, regardless of advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case it may be agreed to extend this for a further 2 years.

On successful completion of the ASYE, for which you will be given full support of an experienced Social Worker as well as Divisional Social Work Lead, and peer support from other ASYE candidates, you will then be eligible to progress to a Band 6 position.

If you have been appointed to an advertised Band 6 role this will be an automatic progression, following confirmation of your successful completion. If you have been appointed to a Band 5 you will then be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and registration

Essential

• Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, OT, Social Worker
• Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC and commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as; DBT, MBT, Brief Interventions etc

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates substantial post-registration experience gained working in a range of front-line adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions.
• Is able to deliver from a range of possible key therapeutic interventions, DBT, MBT SCM, CBT, Psychosocial interventions, Family Interventions.
• Experience of delivering group work in a mental health setting
• Demonstrates substantial experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies

Desirable

• Experience from a wide range of settings.
• Experience of co-production and service user participation

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly developed verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach is needed.
• Highly developed active listening skills, which allow for reframing and testing of understanding.
• Highly developed written communication skills, with experience of compiling and sorting notes and reports, establishing statistical data and analysing information.
• Substantially developed IT skills including competent use of Microsoft Office, and the use of electronic record keeping systems.
• Experience of delivering mental health interventions online, both 1-1 and groups
• Demonstrates a willingness to embrace new technology and processes.
• Mobile with the facility to move quickly across a geographically dispersed area with limited access to public transport.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times.

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Callington Road Hospital

Marmalade Lane

Bristol

BS4 5BJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do:

To support senior members of the team in the delivery of the range of ICB commissioned services and contracts

Work with colleagues across the ICB, to ensure local intelligence and sight is fed into the contracting cycle to ensure strategies, plans and performance are coherent and deliver commissioning intentions

Maintain contract documentation, communication tools and associated plans ensuring they are available and used to their maximum value in a timely manner

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in commissioning
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)

Knowlwdge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence continuing professional development.
• Managing NHS contracts with a range of providers
• Experience of project principles techniques and tools.

Working Conditions

Essential

• Able to travel across various sites where applicable

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

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Stella House

Goldcrest Way

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

What you will do:

Maximise the opportunities provided by joint commissioning and co-production, including management of budgets to ensure the sustainability and transformation of services across primary and community services and the wider ICB.

Relationship Management with key contract holders.

Review and interpret national policy and contractual changes within the sector, seeking guidance from the Insights, Strategy and Policy group where required

Working collaboratively with the Insights function, ensure there is appropriate and timely intelligence, including hard data but also soft intelligence from stakeholder engagement to inform the commissioning of services

Ensure any development and transformation programmes demonstrate value for money for the current spend through tracking, managing and delivering agreed benefits

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification at Masters' degree level or equivalent experience.
• Leading large scale transformation' accreditation or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Formal project management qualification.
• Formal management qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of commissioning and delivering and leading change to deliver required outcomes at a senior level.
• Significant NHS experience in commissioning, procurement or contract management.
• Experience of developing and implementing national policy.
• Experience of managing a team of people.

Desirable

• Experience of working across organisations and with other agencies / sectors

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to meet travel and flexible working requirements of the role.

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

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Stella House

Goldcrest Way

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Relevant experience post registration, including dysphagia, stroke and long term conditions

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical Education Networks
• Experience of supervising students and assistants. Feeding back to training establishments on performance

Skills

Essential

• Ability to understand and apply capacity/demand issues in service area to prioritise caseload according to levels of need and explain rationale for decision making to others
• Post graduate dysphagia experience
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member providing mentorship, clinical supervision and second opinions

Desirable

• Experience in delivering 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).

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

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Whitecotes Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

The post holder will be a Consultant Psychiatrist committed to establishing a culture of care and collaborative working in the team. You will be expected to provide clinical leadership and supervision to the team, work directly with adult patients and their families and liaise as appropriate with inpatient, crisis and other community consultant psychiatrists. You will also develop links across the whole mental health pathway and primary care networks in Havering to continually improve services for our communities.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to older adults with mental health needs who are registered with a GP Practice located in the central part of the London Borough of Havering (plus a small number of patients who reside in that part of the Borough but whose GP is elsewhere). This roughly equates to residents of the Electoral Wards named Brooklands, Romford Town, Squirrel’s Heath, Emerson Park, St Andrew’s, and Hylands as indicated on the borough map in Section 3.1 below. Supervision responsibilities for the Specialty Doctor and the Core Trainee will be divided between the Consultants in the Team.

The Medical staffing in the team consists of: • 3 whole time equivalent (wte) Consultants + 1 x 0.6 (wte) Consultant

General Duties

Organise and prioritise own and team workload in line with Trust protocols.

Ensure effective clinical and team-level risk management.

Training & Supervision

Provide clinical supervision and education to team doctors, promoting high standards of care.

Maintain personal professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning.

Undertake regular appraisal and maintain a personal development plan.

Facilitate integration of new staff and support team-wide training initiatives.

Education

Deliver in-service teaching to medical students, trainees, and multidisciplinary team members.

Administration

Complete all patient-related administrative tasks accurately and promptly.

Use the Trust’s electronic case record system effectively.

Management

Collaborate with the team manager and senior colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality care through clinical governance.

Act as line manager for resident doctors.

Leadership

Contribute to service development, business planning, and clinical leadership within the service and directorate.

Demonstrate leadership to foster effective teamwork and positive relationships across the Trust.

Promote integrated care and a supportive team culture.

Participate in Trust-wide mental health strategy and advocate for co-production in service development.

Share knowledge and best practice based on current research and evidence.

Communication

Communicate effectively with colleagues, senior managers, and clinical leads.

Convey complex patient information clearly to support collaborative decision-making.

• 1 x 0.8 (wte) Consultant + 1 x 0.4 (wte) Consultant in Memory Services • 1 wte SAS Doctor • 2 whole time equivalent (wte) Core/GP Trainees

We receive Year 4 medical students on clinical placement from Barts & The London School of Medicine, Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) as well as Physician Associate students from QMUL and Anglia Ruskin University. There are opportunities for consultants to take an active role in teaching in terms of clinical curriculum delivery as well as delivering lectures and acting as examiners in the Clinical Examinations at QMUL.

Who to contact for informal inquiries:

Associate Medical Director: Dr Olumide Adeotoye [email protected]

Deputy Chief Medical Officer: Dr Sarah Dracass [email protected]

Medical Staffing: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Inclusion in/eligibility for the Specialist Register for Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Approved Clinician status/ eligibility

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive understanding of biological, psychological, and social determinants of mental health disorders.
• A range of evidence-based treatment approaches for people with frailty and in Old Age.
• Awareness of NHS and NELFT strategic priorities and clinical governance.

Desirable

• An understanding of systemic leadership principles.
• Working knowledge of quality improvement methodology

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

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Harold Wood Clinic

Romford

Greater London

RM3 0QA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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