Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN, 1st Level with full NMC Registration
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous personal developments

Desirable

• Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
• Advanced communication skills training
• Obtained or working towards a Masters level qualification in a relevant subject
• Clinical examination skills

Experience

Essential

• At least 1 year post registration experience in an acute setting.
• Experience communicating with patients and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Conscientious, committed, reliable and hardworking

Desirable

• Experience or evidence of ability in triaging acute care referrals and understanding of diagnostic pathways

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise workload with support
• Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care and patient focussed services
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively
• Ability to establish credibility rapidly with the wide range of satff
• Ability to deal sensitively with emotive
• Resilient under pressure
• Good team player
• possessed of personal insight and awareness
• Resilient, persistent, and the able to challenge decisions
• Willingness and ability to travel between SFT and YDH
• Access to own vehicle

Desirable

• Knowledge of Faster Diagnosis Standards and Somerset cancer pathways

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the post holder There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy

b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need

c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives

d. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation

e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice

f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access

g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation

i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition

j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally

k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist

l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred

m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements

n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children

o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events

p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)

u. Provide travel advice services

v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance

y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system

z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Deputy Lead Practice Nurse may be requested to:

a. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners

b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

c. Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care

d. Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs

e. Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients

f. Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a practice nurse
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of working autonomously

Desirable

• Experience leading or managing a team
• Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
• Experience of quality initiatives, i.e. Benchmarking

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Wound Care/removal or sutures and staples
• ECGs
• Venepuncture
• New Patient Medicals
• Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
• Understanding the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Understanding the importance of evidence based practice
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Chaperone procedure
• Women's health
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective time management
• Team Working
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Ability to Follow clinical policy and procedure

Desirable

• Travel Medicine
• Spirometry
• Board Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Experience of Audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post Graduate Diploma or Degree (Chronic Disease Management)

Desirable

• Mentor or Teaching Qualification
• Family Planning Qualification
• Nurse Prescriber

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

Honiton Surgery

Address

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice:

• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.

• Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition.

• Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition. Including Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, CVD and other conditions.

• Assist in the development of programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and individuals.

• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and apply principles of self-care.

• Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals.

• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication in relation to long term conditions

• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily and encourage principles of self-care.

• Assess and care for patients presenting with leg ulcerations and general wound care, advising prescribing clinicians regarding wound care products based on clinical assessment and local formularies.

• Support and advise women requesting information relating to Contraception and Sexual Health issues.

• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations.

• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.

• Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.

• To assist in the supervision and support NHS Health checks.

Communication:

• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.

• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

• Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens.

• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.

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

• Act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others.

Delivery Quality Service:

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2008).

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

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

• Deliver care according to National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, local guidelines and evidence-based care.

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

• Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.

• Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required.

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

• Evaluate the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care.

• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.

• Participate in the management, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents and near-miss events utilising a structured framework.

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

• Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.

• Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate.

Team Working:

• Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time.

• Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

• Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties.

• Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice.

• Accept delegation from other nurses, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice.

• Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery. Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care.

• Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team.

Management of Risk:

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

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

• Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Where appropriate, oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements.

• Undertake mandatory and statutory training and ensure that this is up to date.

• Apply infection control measures within the practice according to practice, local and national guidelines.

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

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

Utilising Information:

• Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information.

• Review and process data using accurate Read codes about patients in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

• Manage information searches using the internet and local library databases, for example, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.

• Understand own and others responsibility to the individual organisation regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

Learning and Development:

• Act as mentor to students, assessing competence against set standards as requested and if appropriately qualified.

• Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments.

• Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.

• Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information.

• Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.

Equality and Diversity:

• Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this, and promote diversity and quality of opportunity.

• Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture.

• Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights.

• Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies.

• Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity.

• Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care.

Professional:

• It is essential that you are registered with the NMC.

• Adhere to the Code of Professional Practice.

• To be a member of a professional body.

• Ensure regular attendance to clinical and nurse meetings.

• Maintain record of professional development.

• To attend yearly appraisals and ensure job description is up to date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please provide details of your CPD, using examples where necessary.
• Please provide your registration number of your NMC professional registration.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your knowledge and skills are suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Experience

Essential

• Please provide detailed information of how you feel that your experience is suitable for this role; please provide examples to support your application referring to the job description and person specification for guidance.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Please provide details for why you would be a great fit for this role and why you have decided to apply.

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

Primary Integrated Community Services

Address

Saxon Cross Surgery

Stapleford Care Centre

Church Street

Stapleford

Nottinghamshire

NG9 8DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://picsnhs.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description and terms and conditions can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.

Further Information

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary £39,959 - £46,656 per annum - depending on skills and experience (Pro rata for part time hours)

Contract 12 month FTC covering maternity leave

Hours 14.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern Thursday 08:30 - 17:30 | Friday 09:00 - 15:00

Location BPAS Leicester Westcotes Medical Centre, Fosse Road South, Leicester LE3 0LP. Thursdays will be clinic based supporting the surgical list with Fridays dedicated to telecons with the option of hybrid working

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

Desirable

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning skills

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months clinical practice experience
• Experience of general nursing or midwifery
• Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements and infection control

Desirable

• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

General

Essential

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• Please state your Professional body and membership e.g. NMC Midwives (RM)
• Please state your Membership/Registration number along with your expiry/renewal date
• This role is for 14.5 hours working on Thursdays and Fridays in our unit in Leicester. Can you commit to this?
• Are you aware this role is on a 12 month FTC covering maternity leave?

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this 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.

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

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Westcotes Medical Centre

Fosse Road South

Leicester

LE3 0LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are seeking to appoint dynamic, dedicated registered operating department practitioner / registered anaesthetic nurse.

The successful candidate will plan and manage the implementation of individual care programmes for patients undergoing surgery, working as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Day Surgery Unit. You will also need the flexibility to support the Day Surgery Units in Exmouth and Tiverton, as well as main theatres, when required. You will play a key role in delivering highquality care within a professional, supportive and friendly environment, with full training and ongoing support provided by our Clinical Educators.

This post requires enthusiasm, motivation, excellent communication skills and a commitment to working flexibly within a multidisciplinary team. The role also offers an excellent worklife balance, with no unsociable hours such as weekends, bank holidays or night shifts.

If you are a strong communicator, have excellent interpersonal skills, are hardworking and would like to make a meaningful difference within this service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Heavitree Day Case Unit comprises three theatres and a pain suite. The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Heavitree Day Case Unit provides a wide range of day case surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including Upper GI, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Urology, ENT (Adults and Paediatrics), Maxillofacial surgery and pain procedures, including permanent spinal cord implant surgery. The Unit currently operates from 07:30 to 19:00, with plans to extend opening hours to 20:00 to support theatre lists across specialties under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 08:00-18:00 and plans are underway to close the unit at 20.00 hours

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Viji Pandurangan, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01394405203 [email protected] or Dawn Crudge, Clinical Matron on 01392405316 [email protected]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX1 2ED

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main focus of the role will be leading on our asthma biologics service:

• Represent the nursing voice in our asthma biologic MDM meetings
• Biologics referral triage and booking
• Telephone clinics to ensure patients are prepared to initiate biologic medications
• Face-to-face nurse-led biologics administration clinics
• Educate patients on self-administration of the medication with the aim to transition patients to self-administration in the community
• Co-ordinate with pharmacy and home care
• Manage patient queries and complications

There will also be opportunities to contribute towards the wider asthma and respiratory teams:

• Contribute to the collection of data for national audits
• Support in teaching - clinic to national level
• Assisting in managing our busy severe asthma helpline

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

• RN1 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
• Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent.
• Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience.

Desirable

• To have or working towards a masters degree
• To have or working towards a non medical physical assessment course

Previous experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
• Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy
• Experience of audit, research & evidence- based care
• Experience of managing a team or caseload

Desirable

• Experience delivering nurse-led clinics
• Service development experience
• Experience working within an outpatient environment

Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

• Specialist clinical, managerial and leadership skills in specialty.
• Evidence of teaching skills in particular teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
• Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care

Desirable

• Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
• Undertaken clinical & nursing research

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Chest Clinic, 2nd Floor Bermondsey Wing

London

SE19RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Associate Psychologist will work within Mental Health Rehabilitation Services to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people accessing the service.

The post holder will undertake specialised psychological assessments, contribute to bespoke clinical formulations, deliver structured evidence-based interventions and undertake agreed research activity, appropriate to their level of training, competence and experience.

Working within a psychology and trauma-informed service model, the post holder will function as a semi-autonomous practitioner, working independently on a day-to-day basis while receiving regular supervision from a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. Other suitably qualified healthcare professionals may also contribute to supervision where appropriate.

The successful candidate will work closely with service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred psychological care and support ongoing service development within Mental Health Rehabilitation Services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Mental Health Nursing.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration.

Experience

Essential

• Have a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Have experience in a relevant clinical setting.

Desirable

• Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Have a good knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice and national guidelines.

Desirable

• Have a good knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice and national guidelines.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadway House

Broadway Park

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 5LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Associate Psychologist will work within Mental Health Rehabilitation Services, supporting the provision of high-quality psychological care to adults experiencing complex mental health difficulties.

The post holder will improve the mental health of people within mental health rehabilitation services by undertaking specialised psychological assessments, contributing to bespoke clinical formulations, delivering structured, evidence-based and psychologically informed interventions and undertaking agreed research activity, all appropriate to the post holder's level of training, competence and experience.

Working within a psychology and trauma-informed service provision model, the post holder will function as a semi-autonomous practitioner, managing their own caseload and clinical responsibilities whilst working within clearly defined professional boundaries.

The post holder will work autonomously on a day-to-day basis, under supervision and direction from a registered Practitioner Psychologist and within the scope of practice set out within the Apprenticeship Standard for Clinical Associate Psychologists and their own training.

All clinical work will be overseen and reviewed regularly through supervision provided by an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. Other qualified healthcare professionals may also contribute to supervision where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level qualification as an Adult or Child and Young Person's (as relevant to the specific post) Clinical Associate Psychologist in Applied Psychology accredited by the BPS.
• Successful completion of the end point assessment for a CAP Apprenticeship.
• Current full membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registration on the BPS Wider Psychological Workforce Register.

Desirable

• Further training in a specific model of Psychological Intervention

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a trainee, apprentice or qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist within the specific clinical area of practice (e.g. Community Adult Mental Health services, inpatient urgent care).
• Experience of working effectively under supervision from a registered Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to the delivery of specific psychological interventions/protocols.
• Experience of providing supervision to health or social care staff.
• Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with people who are hard-to-engage.
• Experience of delivering training.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service and willingness to drive to different locations across the county.

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broadway House

Broadway Park

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 5LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will lead and support the clinical management of patients in conjunction with the Ward Manager, ensuring agreed standards of care, treatment and therapeutic activity are consistently delivered and maintained.

You will take responsibility for coordinating clinical activity on the ward, including allocation of staff, oversight of care planning, risk assessment and medication management, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and professional standards.

As Clinical Lead, you will actively participate in and, where appropriate, lead multidisciplinary discussions and reviews, supporting staff to deliver evidencebased interventions and meaningful therapeutic engagement. You will act as a keyworker for allocated patients and support junior staff in fulfilling their keyworker responsibilities.

You will provide daytoday clinical leadership, advice and support to the nursing team, contributing to staff supervision, appraisal, mentorship and learning opportunities. There is an expectation that you will promote staff wellbeing, maintain morale and foster a positive, supportive team culture.

The role includes responsibility for ensuring Essence of Care and other quality assurance and clinical governance frameworks are embedded in everyday practice. You will support audits, service improvement initiatives and the implementation of Trust and national developments.

The postholder must maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act, consent, capacity and deprivation of liberty, and ensure these frameworks are applied appropriately within clinical practice.

You will be expected to manage and respond professionally to challenging situations, including patient distress, risk behaviours and incidents, while maintaining compassionate, recoveryorientated care and appropriate professional boundaries.

The postholder may be required to work flexibly and, at times, across other areas of the Trust to meet service needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification and registration g. RMN

Desirable

• Relevant degree or working towards
• Relevant management and leadership experience/training/qualification
• Relevant teaching assessment qualification
• NVQ assessor/verifier

Experience

Essential

• Experience of carrying out supervision to junior staff
• Proven experience of working with a relevant client group in a multi-agency service, presenting complex and sensitive information to large groups of

Desirable

• Experience of electronic patient records/RiO
• Experience of carrying out research and development
• Experience of carrying out audits
• To have experience in being involved in service improvement
• Experience of managing change

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rydon Ward

Cheddon Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 7AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Primary Care Administrator will provide flexible administrative and reception support across a range of Primary Care services, pilots and improvement initiatives.

The postholder will help services operate safely, efficiently and professionally by welcoming patients, completing accurate registrations, maintaining clinical-system records, supporting patient flow, responding to enquiries, and completing service-specific opening, closing and administrative procedures.

Assignments may include urgent and same-day Primary Care services, Primary Care streaming or assessment units, enhanced-access services, outreach clinics, vaccination or screening programmes, long-term-condition initiatives, health-inequality projects, and other short- or medium-term Primary Care developments.

Bank staff will only be deployed to assignments for which they have completed the required induction, systems training and competency checks.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Reception and patient support

• Provide a professional, courteous and inclusive reception service.
• Welcome patients and confirm their identity using approved procedures.
• Register and arrive patients accurately on the relevant clinical or administrative system.
• Explain service processes, expected next steps and approximate waiting arrangements without offering clinical advice.
• Provide clear directions and practical assistance, including support with accessible routes and reasonable adjustments.
• Maintain awareness of the waiting area and promptly escalate concerns about patient safety, behaviour, capacity or deterioration.
• Support patients who require interpreters, communication assistance or other reasonable adjustments in line with local procedures.
• Manage telephone and face-to-face enquiries appropriately.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Respond appropriately to distressed, frustrated or challenging individuals, seeking support where necessary.

2. Patient flow and service coordination

• Support the orderly movement of patients through the service.
• Work closely with clinicians and HCAs to maintain accurate information about arrivals, waiting patients, capacity and outstanding actions.
• Ensure patients are not marked as received, transferred or discharged until the relevant service process has been completed.
• Reconcile referrals, expected arrivals and actual attendances where required.
• Escalate non-arrivals, long waits, incomplete patient journeys and discrepancies in accordance with the relevant pathway.
• Support handovers between services, locations and shifts.
• Apply the agreed procedure when the service reaches capacity or must temporarily restrict access.
• Avoid providing clinical prioritisation or advice unless this forms part of a separately trained and authorised role.

3. Clinical-system and information management

• Use authorised clinical and administrative systems, which may include EMIS, Surgery Connect, Docman, Microsoft 365 and other approved platforms.
• Enter information accurately, contemporaneously and in accordance with local procedures.
• Check patient demographics and contact information using approved identity-verification processes.
• Scan, upload, print and securely handle documents where required.
• Process messages, tasks and referrals within the defined scope of the assignment.
• Maintain accurate logs, trackers and service datasets.
• Follow system downtime and business-continuity arrangements.
• Report system, connectivity, printing or telephony problems promptly.
• Securely shut down or lock equipment and accounts at the end of use.
• Never share passwords, smartcards, access credentials or unauthorised patient information.

4. General administration

• Prepare reception areas, forms, patient information and administrative equipment before a session.
• Complete assignment-specific opening and closing checklists.
• Maintain approved paper and electronic records.
• Support the preparation of appointment lists, clinic documentation and patient communications.
• Record service activity, delays, cancellations and operational issues.
• Assist with basic stock monitoring for stationery, forms and reception supplies.
• Support the collation of patient feedback and service-evaluation information.
• Participate in administrative audits and quality-improvement exercises.
• Undertake other administrative duties appropriate to the role and assignment.

5. Safety, escalation and incident management

• Understand the emergency, fire, security and evacuation arrangements for each assigned site.
• Escalate immediately if a patient appears unwell or deteriorates; the administrator must not make a clinical assessment.
• Know how to summon clinical assistance and emergency support.
• Follow local procedures for aggressive behaviour, personal safety, lone working and controlled access.
• Report incidents, near misses, complaints, information-governance concerns and equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate incident and activity logs when directed.
• Participate appropriately in emergency or downtime exercises.
• Never work outside the defined scope of the role or continue an unsafe process without escalation.

6. Safeguarding, equality and confidentiality

• Recognise potential safeguarding concerns and report them immediately through the appropriate route.
• Complete required safeguarding training for adults and children.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with data-protection, information-governance and organisational requirements.
• Treat all patients, carers and colleagues fairly, respectfully and with dignity.
• Support reasonable adjustments and accessible communication.
• Work in a culturally sensitive and non-discriminatory manner.

• Only access patient information required to undertake the assigned duties.

7. Bank working requirements

• Keep availability and contact details up to date on the relevant bank or rostering system.
• Accept only shifts that the postholder can safely and reliably attend.
• Arrive punctually and complete the full booked shift unless formally released.
• Review assignment information before attending.
• Work across different locations and services, subject to competency and access requirements.
• Complete local induction before undertaking duties at a new site.
• Maintain all mandatory training, identification and system-access requirements.
• Notify the bank promptly of sickness, delay or inability to attend.
• Comply with local dress, identification and infection-prevention requirements.
• Understand that the availability of bank shifts will vary according to service demand.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Accurate data-entry and record-keeping skills.
• Calm, organised and courteous approach.
• Ability to follow procedures and escalation routes.
• Ability to recognise when support is required.
• Ability to work independently while remaining part of a wider team.
• Reliability, punctuality and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Confidence in learning new systems and local processes.
• Ability to communicate with people who have differing needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel between service locations where required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of education, including literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to use computers, email and standard office applications.
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of accurate record keeping.
• Awareness of equality, dignity and respectful patient service.
• Willingness to complete all required mandatory and assignment-specific training.

Desirable

• Customer-service, business-administration or healthcare-administration qualification.
• Previous training in EMIS or another Primary Care clinical system.
• Knowledge of Primary Care, urgent care or NHS administrative processes.
• Understanding of information governance, safeguarding and incident reporting.
• Knowledge of accessible communication and reasonable adjustments.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a reception, customer-service, call-handling or administrative role.
• Experience of managing competing priorities in a busy environment. Experience of handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice, Primary Care service, community service, urgent-care setting or hospital.
• Experience of EMIS, Docman, Surgery Connect or another healthcare system.
• Experience of supporting clinics, patient flow or appointment services.
• Experience of flexible, temporary or bank working.
• Experience of working across multiple sites or service models.

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

Vertis Health

Address

Vertis Health

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool.

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country, so there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no 2 days are ever the same!

As a Primary Care Nurse, you will be based across multiple areas of the prison, including the healthcare department, planned care services, prison wings, and emergency response and a background ideally in A&E and long term conditions.

HMP Altcourse offers:

• Onsite parking
• Career & development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Sunday service - 37.5 hours per week
• Various shift patterns between the hours of 7am - 10pm
• Nights 7.45pm - 7.15am
• 1 weekend in 2/ 3
• Rota's are done 2 months in advance

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,658 per annum FTE depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view job description and person specification

Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

Fazakerley

L9 7LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will -

Deliver a high standard of patient-centred nursing care.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Undertake clinical assessment of patients presenting with identified healthcare needs.

Provide advice and support to patients and carers.

Refer patients appropriately to other healthcare professionals and services.

Work within professional competence and scope of practice.

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legally compliant records.

Ensure informed consent is obtained where appropriate.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Long-Term Condition Management

Participate in the assessment and management of patients with long-term conditions.

Undertake reviews for patients with:

• Diabetes

• Asthma
• COPD
• Hypertension
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Chronic Kidney Disease

Promote self-management and healthy lifestyle choices.

Support achievement of QOF and other contractual requirements.

Monitor patients and escalate concerns appropriately

Cervical Screening and Women's Health

Undertake cervical screening in accordance with national guidance.

Promote participation in screening programmes.

Provide advice relating to women's health issues within competence and training.

Immunisations and Vaccinations

Deliver childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations.

Administer vaccines in accordance with national guidance, PGDs, PSDs and practice protocols.

Maintain vaccine cold chain requirements.

Monitor vaccine supplies and report any issues appropriately.

Encourage vaccine uptake amongst eligible patient groups.

Treatment Room Services

Undertake wound management and dressings.

Remove sutures and clips.

Perform ear irrigation where appropriate.

Undertake venepuncture.

Record ECGs.

Perform spirometry where trained and competent ( if available )

Provide travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriately trained.

Carry out other treatment room procedures within competence.

Health Promotion and Prevention

Provide health education and health promotion advice.

Support smoking cessation initiatives.

Promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Support national and local screening programmes.

Encourage patients to engage in preventative healthcare.

Safeguarding

Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns involving children and adults.

Follow local safeguarding procedures and practice policies.

Report concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.

Maintain required safeguarding training.

Infection Prevention and Control

Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Maintain safe standards of clinical practice.

Support infection control audits where required.

Ensure safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps.

Clinical Governance and Quality

Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Contribute to incident reporting and significant event reviews.

Maintain awareness of current evidence-based practice.

Participate in practice meetings and clinical updates.

Emergency Care

Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.

Undertake annual basic life support training.

Participate in emergency response procedures within the practice.

Information Governance

Comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Ensure records are maintained accurately and securely.

Complete mandatory information governance training.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain current NMC registration.

Practise in accordance with the NMC Code.

Participate in annual appraisal and personal development reviews.

Maintain continuing professional development and professional competence.

Meet NMC revalidation requirements.

Work within professional boundaries and scope of practice.

Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

Health and Safety

Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.

Report accidents, incidents and hazards.

Ensure safe use of equipment and clinical areas.

Participate in mandatory health and safety training.

General Responsibilities

The post holder will:

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Participate in practice meetings and training activities.

Support practice objectives and service development.

Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Qualification and competence in cervical cytology.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.

Desirable

• Degree level nursing qualification.
• Independent/Supplementary Prescriber qualification
• Long-term condition management qualifications.
• Travel health qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience in chronic disease management.
• Experience undertaking cervical screening.
• Experience delivering immunisations and vaccinations.
• Experience of treatment room nursing.

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web or equivalent clinical systems.
• Experience supporting clinical audit activities.
• Experience delivering travel health services.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Essential Knowledge and Skills
• Clinical assessment skills.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Personal Attributes -
• Professional and approachable.
• Patient focused.
• Reliable and adaptable.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Positive team member.

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

Westside Medical Centre

Address

Hilton House

Corporation Street

Rugby

Warwickshire

CV21 2DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://westsidemedicalcentre.co.uk/ (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.

The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team working with older adults in mental health crisis.

The service acts as an alternative to hospital, facilitating early discharges from the acute setting and preventing hospital admissions where ever possible and appropriate.

The team will work with a shared caseload; providing short term, intensive interventions.

We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse to be part of this excellent service, someone who is focused on making a positive difference to peoples lives.

There is an expectation that as a Lead Nurse, you will be able to make complex decisions, lead a shift, cover duty and formulate detailed assessments and person-centred care plans to assist in the prevention of hospital admissions where appropriate.

Personal development will be supported and encouraged through appraisal, regular supervision and access to training opportunities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent and relevant, post-qualification nursing experience as RMN

Desirable

• Community experience
• Experience working with older adults
• Experience in working with people with Dementia

Qualifications

Essential

• Mentorship/SSSA trained or willing to complete training

Desirable

• Supervision trained

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of MHA/Capacity act/Legal frameworks
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

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 Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Inreach and Home Treatment team

3 Endcliffe Mount, Deepdale Buisness Park, Ashford Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire

Bakewell

DE45 1GT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the West Midlands - North Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Dovegate, HMP Drake Hall, HMP Stafford, HMP Swinfen Hall and HMP Werrington.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

The Exchange

1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale

READING

Berkshire

RG7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the West Midlands - South Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Brinsford, HMP Featherstone, HMP Hewell, HMP Long Lartin, and HMP Oakwood.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

The Exchange

1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale

READING

Berkshire

RG7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Qualification RGN
• Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Granary

Western Court, Bishop's Sutton

Alresford

Hampshire

SO24 0AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the East Midlands - North &East Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Stocken, HMP Leicester, HMP Gartree, HMP Whatton, HMP Fosse Way.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Desirable

• Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

The Exchange

1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale

READING

Berkshire

RG7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the East Midlands - South & West Cluster of the Midlands Directorate.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required. This role will cover HMP Five Wells, HMP Foston Hall, HMP Sudbury, HMP Onley, HMP Rye Hill

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational management of a cluster of services within Health in Justice sector. You will work closely with the Operations Director and Head of Nursing & Quality to ensure services are safe, effective, compliant, financially sustainable, and patient-focused.

Salary & Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

The Exchange

1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale

READING

Berkshire

RG7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Directorate Head of Nursing & Quality to join the Health in Justice service at Practice Plus Group.

You will work across the Midlands directorate, which covers our prisons across the East and West Midlands.

This role is home based, with travel to sites across the directorate as required.

This is a senior directorate leadership role responsible for providing professional, strategic, and operational leadership across nursing and allied health professional (AHP) services. You will ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centred care and lead on quality improvement, professional standards, workforce development, and governance.

Salary

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

You will receive an annual salary of £80,000 to £90,000 per annum.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Experience

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Desirable

• Please click apply to view the job description and person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

The Exchange

1330 Arlington Business Park, Theale

READING

Berkshire

RG7 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide highly specialist psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapeutic assessments of children and young people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources

Formulate and implement plans for the formal treatment and/or management of the child/ young persons problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings

Be responsible for implementing a range of psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, grounded in the principles and techniques of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. These will include long and short term interventions as appropriate to need

Evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group

To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans

Provide highly specialist expertise, advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to children and young peoples formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• ACP-recognised pre-clinical training to Master's level (or equivalent).
• Post-graduate doctoral-level training in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at an ACP-accredited training school.
• To hold a professional registration with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)
• Evidence of compliance with ACP Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology

Previous Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and formulation of complex mental health presentations including Trauma presentations
• Experience of working psychologically with children and young people who have complex mental health problems, including trauma and personality disorder
• Experience of teaching, training and supervision
• Experience of skills in group work
• Experience of work with care-givers/families
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of working in an NHS community mental health settings in secondary and tertiary care

Desirable

• Experience of the application of clinical psychology or psychotherapy in different cultural contexts

Knowledge, Skills and Professional Competencies

Essential

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessment and intervention for with children and young people with mental health presentations
• Knowledge of clinical caseload management within a team setting
• Well-developed skills in the ability to work and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and to other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation and NICE guidance in relation to this client group
• Skills in providing consultation and supervision to other professional and non-professional groups and assistants

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Valid drivers licence and the ability to drive to different bases

Desirable

• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Eaglestone Health Centre, Hospital Campus, Standing Way

Standing Way, Eaglestone

Milton Keynes

MK6 5AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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