Job summarySenior Facilities SupervisorWe are looking for 1 Full Time Senior Facilities Supervisor to join us.The weekly structure is as follows:1 x 37.5 hours per week Mon - Fri 12:00-20:00Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for the control and organisation of all Facilities departmental staff. Ensuring the effective and efficient day-to-day delivery of facilities services to patients, staff and visitors. Take responsibility for the functions and duties associated with soft Facilities Management services including other functions agreed with the Head of Facilities.Work closely with other Facilities services teams as well as clinical and non-clinical service colleagues, to ensure an integrated approach to achieve an effective service and a high standard of patient care.The post holder is expected to meet the national specifications for cleanliness in the NHS, maintaining cleaning and housekeeping standards. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but enthusiasm and experience of working in a team are equally important.You would enjoy a range of NHS benefits. The Trust is committed to continued personal developmentAbout usRated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo have responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace. Report any health and safety issues to the line manager.Ability to work effectively as an individual and without direct Supervision. Determine own work duties and refer to manager when necessary.Follow clearly defined standard operating procedures and use own initiative when undertaking routine duties.Physically able to carry out role. Occasional moderate effort on feet and moving and handling of equipment required for several long periods during shift.Deal with spillages and emergency deep cleans outside of normal working rota hours.Attend / conduct / record departmental meetings as appropriate.To ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) outcomes, Environmental Health Regulations and National Cleaning Service Specification.Compile duty rosters for staff and arrange adequate cover throughout the shifts within agreed rotas in conjunction with the Facilities Team Leader.Ensure that patients, staff and visitors are courteously assisted and directed in a pleasant manner. Investigate and resolve complaints promptly and effectively.Provide regular reports to the Facilities Team Leader on aspects of the services as agreed.Develop good working relationships with receivers of the service and respond to reports of any problems quickly, ensuring appropriate action is taken.Maintain and complete all administrative tasks including stock control/adequate levels and monitoring.Ensure a full debriefing is carried out with the duty Supervisor during handover period.Carry out regular audits in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness as requested by the Head of Facilities.Monitor the collection and transportation of waste in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts Policies and Procedures.Ensure that all relevant Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.Respond immediately to the pager for circumstances/situations, which arise throughout the Trust.Ensure staff bases and offices are kept clean and tidy at all times.Monitor a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all equipment. Report any defects to equipment or maintenance issues.Monitor the collection and delivery of clean and dirty linen and ensure any discrepancies are dealt with promptly.Ensure postal services operate to Trust procedures.Staff ManagementSupervise and assist Domestics, Portering, Catering Assistants, Facilities Assistants and Switchboard staff in carrying out their duties.Ensure staff are aware of the duties and standards required and maintain them. Ensure all routine and ad hoc work is carried out correctly and appropriately.Lead and motivate staff ensuring performance of staff is monitored and reviewed.Assist in the recruitment, induction, development and training of staff.To undertake supervisions and appraisals for all team members as they are due, ensuring feedback on performance is given at regular intervals.Ensure all Facilities staff wear correct and clean uniform whilst on duty.Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.Monitor the overall presentation of the staff and report any problems to the line manager.Communicate effectively with your team on a timely basis, ensuring robust systems exist so that staff feel informed.Participate in staff health and wellbeing issues.Assist in maintaining levels of staff discipline and timekeeping. Report any concerns to the line manager.Ensure staff attend training courses as directed and keep the line manager up to date with any gaps in training and action plan.Ensure that the Stock cupboard within the Facilities Department is adequately stocked.Provide supervisory support to the Facilities department as and when required.Accept responsibility for department security, whilst staff are working and ensure areas are left secure.Liaise with the Resourcing Team for Bank staffing requirements as and when required.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialHealth & Safety qualificationRecognised Supervisory QualificationApprenticeship Standard Level 3 HospitalityDesirableCleaning and Hygiene CertificateNVQ Level 2 or aboveExperienceEssentialExperience in the use of mechanical and electrical cleaning equipmentDesirablePrevious working within an NHS environmentPrevious experience of training staffKnowledgeEssentialTo have an understanding of COSHHCustomer CareDesirableUnderstanding of the National Cleaning StandardsSkillsEssentialIT skills - Excel, WordLeadership QualitiesStrong Organisation SkillsProblem solving and Conflict resolution skillsDesirablePlanning and organising straight forward activities within the roleAttributesEssentialPolite and courteousFlexible approach to working hours and shift patternsOccupational Health cleared to carry out the duties requiredDesirableFlexibility to change shift patterns at short noticeAdditional requirementsEssentialPhysically able to carry out roleWorking to deadlines and time management constraintsDesirableAbility to work flexibility to meet the demands of the job role and service often with unpredictabilityDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameQueen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Queen Victoria HospitalHoltye RoadEast GrinsteadRH19 3DZEmployer's websitehttps://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryWe are looking to hire 3x Porter/Drivers to work part-time to work up to 37.5 hours per week over a 24 hour 7 day weekwithin the Portering Service at Fairfield General Hospital.You will also be required to be flexible in your working pattern as you may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays as well as working on different depts throughout the hospital.In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.Main duties of the jobYou will be required to carry out the full range of portering duties, which may include driving vehicles off and on, site, transfer of patients around the site by wheelchair, trolley or bed, including deceased patients and all associated mortuary duties. You may also be required to transfer medical notes and medical supplies around the hospital site to various wards and departments. Please see job description for full details.About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDriving LicenceKnowledge of ConfidentialityExperience of working with the PublicDesirableBasic Maths and EnglishKnowledge,skills&experienceEssentialBeing flexible to work within a 24 hour rotaPrevious experience of working in a hospital environmentGood patient and customer service skills / experience of dealing with members of the publicDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustAddressFairfield General HospitalRochdale Old roadBuryBL9 7TDEmployer's websitehttps://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a band 6 capital financial accountant to join the capital team.This is an exciting role and time to join the capital team following the merging of the capital accounting and strategic capital teams. The team is made up of 7 team members and the post holder will be supporting the capital senior financial accountant and the capital finance manager with their day-to-day dutiesThe role involves working with key stakeholders within and outside the Trust and providing operational support for the month end process, fixed assets register, capital accounting and external audit.You will provide expert advice on technical matters to colleagues in finance and outside finance and also contributing towards the management of the balance sheet, control account reconciliation and reviewing capital VAT entries.This is an interesting role, which offers hybrid/ flexible working with lots of developmental opportunities.We look forward receiving your application.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be the capital financial accountant for the capital team and will report directly to the capital senior financial accountant and provide support to the capital finance manager.The role is an interesting and developmental roleThe post holder will be expected to lead on the capital accounting month end processes and ensure that transactions are accurately accounted for whilst maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.The post holder will support and lead on various aspects regarding the fixed asset register and work with operational managers across the Trust in ensuring that there is consistency with their local operational asset register.The post holder will ensure that financial controls are adhered to, balance sheet reconciliation are completed on time, support with the monthly financial returns to NHSE, annual statutory accounts productions and the external audit process.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssentialEducated to degree level or equivalentAAT qualification or equivalentFurther study of A-Levels or other appropriate qualificationsDesirableEvidence of exam success towards full CCAB qualificationExperienceEssentialWorking within the NHS or similar sized organisationTechnical experience in capital accounting and capital asset managementExperience in balance sheet reconciliationExperience in leading or working through month end and year end reportingDesirableExperience of working within other complex public sector organisation or audit practiceExperience of dealing with complex external audit queriesSkills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssentialGood communication skillsAbility to work with staff at all levels, with specific ability to work with senior teamsTeam leadership, management and engagement skillsAble to use computer systems including MS Office - particularly MS Excel - to work effectively in a finance environmentDesirableSpecific knowledge of NHS and wider public sector finance and budgeting regimesKnowledge of best practice in NHS / Public Sector business casesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalLondonW2 1NYEmployer's websitehttps://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryThis is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are enthusiastic, motivated and interested in this area of maternity care and wish to enhance their skills and knowledge to provide quality care to women and their families both in theatre and recovery.Our aim is to provide comprehensive care to women by a team of skilled nurses in post anaesthetic care and theatre scrubbing. This will present you with versatile experience and job satisfaction. The main focus will initially be on theatre scrub and then will develop into assisitng in the recovery area.You will be part of the delivery suite team and be involved in the care of the mother and baby supported and directed by the midwifery team.Main duties of the jobTo provide care to patients in the operating theatre and maternity recovery areaAssesses care needs and develops implements and evaluates programmes of carePrepares and assembles theatre equipment and instrumentsResponsible for maintaining asepsis intraoperativeEnsures safety of the theatre and recovery environment including stock levels and storage of equipmentProvides support to students/learners within the unitWorks collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members in maintaining policies and standards of patient care related to perioperative and postoperative managementAbout usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssentialRegistered nurse > 1yearEvidence of continuous professional developmentBasic Life SupportDesirableTheatre courseMentorship or equivalentExperienceEssentialPrevious ward experienceTheatre experienceCare of the deteriorating patientDesirableExperience in recovery/HDUFamiliar with PCA/epidurals for pain reliefSkills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssentialExcellent communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsCompetent in computer/IT skillsDesirableTeaching skillsKnowledge of risk management and DatixAbility to work both as a team member and autonomouslyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressQueen Charlotte's HospitalLondonW12 0HSEmployer's websitehttps://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryThis post for a Team Leader / Senior Clinical Research Nurse (TL/SCRN) under the supervision of Professor Lovat is to undertake two separate roles:The first, and more strategic part of this role will be to support in leading the development of the Gastrointestinal Services Research Support Team at UCLH. The team requires the TL/SCRN to direct line management of UCLH employed research nurses (x2) and joint leadership of clinical trials practitioners and data managers employed by UCL. The post holder will help support and develop this team and will coordinate the work that they do in collaboration with the PIs. This should take approximately 50% of the post-holder's time.The second role is to work with the Upper Gastrointestinal and Endoscopy Research team at UCLH within a multi-disciplinary team. The post will involve leading recruitment of various GI studies. Professor Lovat is leading in building an Endoscopy database that aims to support current AI Studies and future projects. The successful postholder will maintain their own portfolio of studies in addition to their management responsibilities.Main duties of the jobThe post will involve working with GI research team which includes two clinical research fellows, one senior trial coordinators, and two UCLH clinical research nurses. The successful candidate will act as the team leader and oversee the work that the team members undertake. For the wider strategic role, the post will involve working with a much wider group of support staff and clinical fellows.Responsibilities will include helping to screen and recruit patients, co-ordinating the care of patients on trials, collection and preparation of samples and collection of trial data, working closely with the radiology department and the clinical research facility team. It will also involve coordinating and running meetings, setting strategic targets, offering leadership in meeting the targets and coordinating interactions with the Joint Research Office (JRO) which is the R&D office of UCLH and UCL.About usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssentialFor Senior Research Nurse Candidates Registered Nurse Part 1, 2, 12Completed post graduate diploma in speciality or related fieldProfessionally recognised teaching courseDesirableCompleted degree in the speciality or related fieldExperienceEssentialDemonstrates a high level of knowledge from post registration nursing experienceDemonstrates a high level of knowledge in caring for trial patients through experienceCan demonstrate knowledge of clinical research through experience working with patients on clinical trialsExperience of formal/ informal teaching of patients and staffExperience of being a mentor for junior staffExperience in delivering evidence based practiceExperience of explaining complex concepts to patients in a clear and simplified mannerDesirableExperience of phlebotomy, cannulation and management of intravenous linesExperience of administration of chemotherapeutic agents (if applicable)Skills & AbilitiesEssentialDemonstrates ability to take charge and delegate dutiesDemonstrates evidence of professional developmentDemonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/qualityProven knowledge of ICH GCP guidelinesProven ability to communicate effectively in writingProven ability to work effectively under pressureComputer literacyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity College London Hospitals235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BUEmployer's websitehttps://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryLocations:We are recruiting for Call Handlers based at our Integrated Contact Centres (ICC) across the North West.Candidates should only apply to one site to avoid duplication.We advise you only apply to the advert for the site you wish to work from.This advert is for our Manchester, Whalley Range Site.Salary:Band 3. Basic pay£22,816 rising to £24,336after two years. For potential earnings with shift enhancements/unsocial hour payments but not including overtime, a typical call handler on a basic salary of £24,336 who works approximately 25% of their hours as unsocial hours could expect to get paid in the region of£30,000per annum, before tax and deductions.Are you someone who thrives in high-pressure environments? Do you have a passion for being the first point of contact for those in need when they need us the most? Can you provide a voice of reassurance and support? If so, North West Ambulance is looking for individuals like you to make a real difference!Join our team and take on a vital role as a call handler for North West Ambulance.You will need experience of data input (Office 365) and a high standard of keyboard/typing skills. Experience of working in a call centre or customer service environment is desirable. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for providing excellent customer service. You will also have a flair for telephone communication and enjoy working in a role that is challenging as it is rewarding.Main duties of the jobCall Handlers working in an integrated call centre will be the person managing a variety of calls from a wide range of different patients. Calls may range from people requiring general medical advice, emergency dental treatment or looking to arrange ambulance transport ahead of an appointment. The call handler gathers as much information as possible, where applicable, assess the call, and provide clear, correct advice that could potentially save a life, whilst remaining calm under pressure.Handling a wide range of calls and thriving amid the challenges this presents, requires an outstanding amount of resilience and emotional strength as you will be supporting unwell and upset patients at their time of need. Your support will make a difference to lives and requires people who can be there for those that need it, sometimes in the face of adversity and trauma.This is a highly pressurised environment where you may be in contact with people in extremely stressful situations; our callers can be upset, angry, anxious, or hysterical. People call the ambulance service for a variety of reasons, and you would need to be confident in dealing with a range of people in varying situations. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and must be able to adapt to change quickly and must be aware of the stresses of the role and what impact this may have on you as an individual, considering these points carefully before applying.About usNorth West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will have to deliver correct care advice and guidance to callers dependent upon the reason for the call. Full training will be given to the successful candidates and an excellent career structure is available for future career progression. A full range of shifts will need to be covered, including bank holidays, public holidays, weekends and may include working nights. If your shift falls on a bank holiday, it will form part of your working hours. This includes the Easter and the festive period. Due to the nature of the hours only applicants over the age of 18 can apply for this role.We are currently looking for full-time call handlers. Some examples start times are Monday to Friday from 16:00 hours and weekends from 08:00 hours. There is an expectation that candidates are flexible and available to accommodate working a number of set shifts per week including weekends.It is recommended that you read the attached frequently asked questions explaining the training process which will also contain a sample shift pattern. Further information and available shift patterns may be provided at interview.Assessments Centres and interviews will take place in July or early August 2024.Candidates will only be invited to one site and will receive one interview and assessment therefore please ensure you apply for the correct location in which you would like to be based. Assessments will need to be passed before the candidates can progress to interview.Course Dates - September . NovemberThe course is run on a Full Time basis 37.5 hours per week up to 10 weeks from the given start date.Trainingconsist's of classroom sessions for the first 6 weeks running Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, followed by mentoring for the remaining 4 weeks in which your shift patterns will vary.(No part time hours available, you must be able to commit to the full time training for the full 10 weeks as of the course start date, no leave is allowed during the training time)It is a pre-requisite that candidates must successfully complete the training program, including all examinations.By joining the North West Ambulance Service, you will have the opportunity to develop your career but also contribute to the well-being of our community, make a positive impact and be the first voice someone can rely on during their time of need.Person SpecificationSkills / CompetenciesEssentialKeyboard / data entry skillsCompetent and confident user of computer-based information systemsDemonstrable verbal & written communication skillsAbility to follow and interpret policy and proceduresDemonstrable effective listening, analytical and decision-making skillsAbility to deal with queries from the public/patients in a tactful and appropriate manner, demonstrating empathy and compassionQualifications, Knowledge and ExperienceEssentialEducated to GCSE standard or equivalent (one of which must be English), or in the absence of such, previous call handling/customer service experienceValues and BehavioursEssentialProactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and innovationAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to use own initiativeMaintaining and understanding client confidentialityExcellent interpersonal skillsEvidence of self-development and assisting others to developCommitment to punctuality, flexible shift working, and understanding of 365 day/24 hour rosteringDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorth West Ambulance Service NHS TrustAddressParkwayManchesterM14 7LUEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryWe are looking to appoint to Consultant In Oral Medicine to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.Main duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision of the Oral Medicine Service including:o Delivery of routine and specialist multidisciplinary care for residents of Sheffield and surrounding areas.o Teaching of dental undergraduates across all 5 years of their studies and participation in undergraduate university examinations, elective programme, personal tutor programme and interviews as required.o Teaching of postgraduates, StRs and post CCST trainees within the Dental Hospitalo Professional supervision and management of Trainees.o Conduct of their clinical practice in accordance with the principles of sound clinical governance and will take a full part in the Trust's clinical governance activities.o A commitment to continuing medical education and appraisal.The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GDC. For further information please visit the GDC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GDC, or have a CCST date within six months of the date of interview.Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFull registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC)Name on the GDC specialist register for Oral Medicine or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.BDS or equivalent.Successful completion of SAC approved training in Oral Medicine leading to Accreditation, or equivalent for other EEA national Or SAC approved Fixed Term Training.Successful completion of Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Exam FDS (Oral Med) or equivalent for other EEA nationals.DesirableMD or PhD or equivalentDistinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, higher degrees, eg: MClin DentMFDS or equivalent.Clinical ExperienceEssentialAbility to work as an independent practitioner in Oral Medicine.Experience of diagnosing and managing complex oral conditions.Experience of managing patients with relevant systemic medications.Experience of working in multidisciplinary team setting.DesirableCurrently employed in general dental practice, hospital services or community dental services.ResearchEssentialAbility to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.DesirablePublications in Peer reviewed journalsPresentations at national and/or international conferences. Previous research experience.Postgraduate research degree.Teaching and trainingEssentialExperience of teaching and assessing undergraduate or postgraduate dental/medical students.Ability to deliver lectures, tutorials and chair site teaching.Continuous Professional DevelopmentEssentialEvidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 monthsCompliance with GDC CPD requirements.DesirableMaintenance of a CPD diary or portfolioManagement and AdministrationEssentialEvidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.Experience in the day to day management of oral medicine service.Clinical Governance and AuditEssentialExperience in performing clinical auditDesirableCompletion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement projectPersonal AttributesEssentialDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD valuesGood oral and written communication skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressCharles Clifford Dental HospitalSheffieldS10 2SZEmployer's websitehttps://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryLocations:We are recruiting for Call Handlers based at our Integrated Contact Centres (ICC) across the North West.Candidates should only apply to one site to avoid duplication.We advise you only apply to the advert for the site you wish to work from.This advert is for our Liverpool, Speke Site.Salary:Band 3. Basic pay£22,816 rising to £24,336after two years. For potential earnings with shift enhancements/unsocial hour payments but not including overtime, a typical call handler on a basic salary of £24,336 who works approximately 25% of their hours as unsocial hours could expect to get paid in the region of£30,000per annum, before tax and deductions.Are you someone who thrives in high-pressure environments? Do you have a passion for being the first point of contact for those in need when they need us the most? Can you provide a voice of reassurance and support? If so, North West Ambulance is looking for individuals like you to make a real difference!Join our team and take on a vital role as a call handler for North West Ambulance.You will need experience of data input (Office 365) and a high standard of keyboard/typing skills. Experience of working in a call centre or customer service environment is desirable. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for providing excellent customer service. You will also have a flair for telephone communication and enjoy working in a role that is challenging as it is rewarding.Main duties of the jobCall Handlers working in an integrated call centre will be the person managing a variety of calls from a wide range of different patients. Calls may range from people requiring general medical advice, emergency dental treatment or looking to arrange ambulance transport ahead of an appointment. The call handler gathers as much information as possible, where applicable, assess the call, and provide clear, correct advice that could potentially save a life, whilst remaining calm under pressure.Handling a wide range of calls and thriving amid the challenges this presents, requires an outstanding amount of resilience and emotional strength as you will be supporting unwell and upset patients at their time of need. Your support will make a difference to lives and requires people who can be there for those that need it, sometimes in the face of adversity and trauma.This is a highly pressurised environment where you may be in contact with people in extremely stressful situations; our callers can be upset, angry, anxious, or hysterical. People call the ambulance service for a variety of reasons, and you would need to be confident in dealing with a range of people in varying situations. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and must be able to adapt to change quickly and must be aware of the stresses of the role and what impact this may have on you as an individual, considering these points carefully before applying.About usNorth West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will have to deliver correct care advice and guidance to callers dependent upon the reason for the call. Full training will be given to the successful candidates and an excellent career structure is available for future career progression. A full range of shifts will need to be covered, including bank holidays, public holidays, weekends and may include working nights. If your shift falls on a bank holiday, it will form part of your working hours. This includes the Easter and the festive period. Due to the nature of the hours only applicants over the age of 18 can apply for this role.We are currently looking for full-time call handlers. Some examples start times are Monday to Friday from 16:00 hours and weekends from 08:00 hours. There is an expectation that candidates are flexible and available to accommodate working a number of set shifts per week including weekends.It is recommended that you read the attached frequently asked questions explaining the training process which will also contain a sample shift pattern. Further information and available shift patterns may be provided at interview.Assessments Centres and interviews will take place in July or early August 2024.Candidates will only be invited to one site and will receive one interview and assessment therefore please ensure you apply for the correct location in which you would like to be based. Assessments will need to be passed before the candidates can progress to interview.Course Dates - September / NovemberThe course is run on a Full Time basis 37.5 hours per week up to 10 weeks from the given start date.Trainingconsist's of classroom sessions for the first 6 weeks running Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, followed by mentoring for the remaining 4 weeks in which your shift patterns will vary.(No part time hours available, you must be able to commit to the full time training for the full 10 weeks as of the course start date, no leave is allowed during the training time)It is a pre-requisite that candidates must successfully complete the training program, including all examinations.By joining the North West Ambulance Service, you will have the opportunity to develop your career but also contribute to the well-being of our community, make a positive impact and be the first voice someone can rely on during their time of need.Person SpecificationSkills / CompetenciesEssentialKeyboard / data entry skillsCompetent and confident user of computer-based information systemsDemonstrable verbal & written communication skillsAbility to follow and interpret policy and proceduresDemonstrable effective listening, analytical and decision-making skillsAbility to deal with queries from the public/patients in a tactful and appropriate manner, demonstrating empathy and compassionQualifications, Knowledge and ExperienceEssentialEducated to GCSE standard or equivalent (one of which must be English), or in the absence of such, previous call handling/customer service experienceValues and BehavioursEssentialProactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and innovationAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to use own initiativeMaintaining and understanding client confidentialityExcellent interpersonal skillsEvidence of self-development and assisting others to developCommitment to punctuality, flexible shift working, and understanding of 365 day/24 hour rosteringDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorth West Ambulance Service NHS TrustAddressEstuary PointLiverpoolL6 4EGEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryPeterborough is full of opportunity as a place to live and work. We need a new analyst to join our public health intelligence team for Peterborough City Council. The intelligence work is vital for improving the health and wellbeing of our residents, and tackling the inequalities in health that persist in our area. This is a perfect earlier role for someone with analytical skills and aptitude who wants to develop a career in the fascinating field of public health or the wider public sector. We are looking for a new colleague with some existing data and analytic skills, and who has a talent (and ideally experience) for working with data and presenting it to different audiences. We need someone who is fast to learn new skills and pick up the context of our work quickly, and who can work in our central Peterborough office when required as well as from home. You do not need to have worked in public health before. This is a one year fixed term role.Please note that we only accept application via our website jobs.peterborough.gov.ukMain duties of the jobTo assist in the delivery of a comprehensive public health information analysis service to Peterborough City Council (PCC) and the local NHS system (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Commissioning System ICS) and wider partners. To support Public Health in identifying and delivering public health information needs, working in conjunction with colleagues on major Public Health projects such as Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and independently to produce reports to answer ad hoc queries from stakeholders throughout the councils and the local healthcare economy.About usPeterborough City Council is a unitary authority serving a thriving city. It is rapidly expanding to meet the demand for new houses and is home to a community of diverse cultures. The population of 215,660 has been growing faster than other areas in the East of England and a high rate of growth is expected to continue. The City Council and ICS face a range of public health challenges and inequalities as reflected in its public health outcomes framework indicatorsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist in the delivery of a comprehensive public health information analysis service to Peterborough City Council (PCC) and the local NHS system (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Commissioning System ICS) and wider partners. To support Public Health in identifying and delivering public health information needs, working in conjunction with colleagues on major Public Health projects such as Joint Strategic Needs Assessments and independently to produce reports to answer ad hoc queries from stakeholders throughout the councils and the local healthcare economy.Participate in the delivery of a proactive and responsive quality-assured health information and intelligence service to support colleagues and Councillors/Members in PCC, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICS and wider partners. This includes responding to ad hoc requests for public health intelligence as well as providing public health information to longer term projects.Work autonomously and independently to obtain data and produce reports (or material for reports) on public health issues relating to PCC and C&P ICS, using routine and ad-hoc data. Reports will be for audiences of varying levels of technical understanding, include identifying trends and relationships accurately from various data sets, and often with a focus on health inequalities.Support the development and production of PCCs Director of Public Health Annual Reports and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Joint Strategic Needs Assessments.Demonstrate objectivity and transparency in analysis, and exercise judgement and know when to seek advice when presenting potentially contentious/sensitive data.Recognise the importance of data protection and information governance and conduct all work in accordance with law and guidance, with an awareness of when to ask for advice from colleagues or managers.Be responsible for proactively updating key public health data sources from a wide range of sources; and support the Advanced Public Health Analysts in monitoring and describing the physical and mental health status of the local population, through the analysis and interpretation of population information drawn from a wide range of data and information sources.Coordinate own workload to ensure own reports and analysis are completed to deadlines whilst working as part of a team to meet deadlines for tasks that contribute to wider Public Health projects such as Joint Strategic Needs Assessments or supporting strategic work.Maintain records of work commissioned and the timeliness of its delivery.Develop and improve systems for the storage and delivery of health information, including the identification and establishment of new data flows.Participate in appropriate Public Health related education, training and professional development activities.The postholder will develop, with the Advanced Public Health Analyst, a plan for their own professional development and will be expected to enhance their professional knowledge and skills appropriately.To perform any other duties commensurate with the grade of the job following consultation with managers.To carry out all responsibilities regarding the Councils Equalities Policy and Procedures and Customer Care Policy.To comply with all Health & Safety at work requirements as laid down by the employer.To comply with Data Protection and Information Governance requirements applicable to the role and data used.The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialPractical experience of accessing and critically appraising complex data sets. (A,I)Significant experience of working with multiple sets of data and information systems. (A,I)Experience in the development and use of systems for inputting, storing and dissemination of information. (A,I)QualificationsEssentialSpecialist knowledge and experience of statistical techniques and data analysis, acquired through academic qualification to degree standard or higher (or equivalent professional experience). (A,I)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer namePeterborough City CouncilAddressSand Martin HouseBittern WayFletton QuaysPeterboroughPE2 8TYEmployer's websitehttps://www.peterborough.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryLocations:We are recruiting for Call Handlers based at our Integrated Contact Centres (ICC) across the North West.Candidates should only apply to one site to avoid duplication.We advise you only apply to the advert for the site you wish to work from.This advert is for our Preston, Broughton Site.Salary:Band 3. Basic pay£22,816 rising to £24,336after two years. For potential earnings with shift enhancements/unsocial hour payments but not including overtime, a typical call handler on a basic salary of £24,336 who works approximately 25% of their hours as unsocial hours could expect to get paid in the region of£30,000per annum, before tax and deductions.Are you someone who thrives in high-pressure environments? Do you have a passion for being the first point of contact for those in need when they need us the most? Can you provide a voice of reassurance and support? If so, North West Ambulance is looking for individuals like you to make a real difference!Join our team and take on a vital role as a call handler for North West Ambulance.You will need experience of data input (Office 365) and a high standard of keyboard/typing skills. Experience of working in a call centre or customer service environment is desirable. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for providing excellent customer service. You will also have a flair for telephone communication and enjoy working in a role that is challenging as it is rewarding.Main duties of the jobCall Handlers working in an integrated call centre will be the person managing a variety of calls from a wide range of different patients. Calls may range from people requiring general medical advice, emergency dental treatment or looking to arrange ambulance transport ahead of an appointment. The call handler gathers as much information as possible, where applicable, assess the call, and provide clear, correct advice that could potentially save a life, whilst remaining calm under pressure.Handling a wide range of calls and thriving amid the challenges this presents, requires an outstanding amount of resilience and emotional strength as you will be supporting unwell and upset patients at their time of need. Your support will make a difference to lives and requires people who can be there for those that need it, sometimes in the face of adversity and trauma.This is a highly pressurised environment where you may be in contact with people in extremely stressful situations; our callers can be upset, angry, anxious, or hysterical. People call the ambulance service for a variety of reasons, and you would need to be confident in dealing with a range of people in varying situations. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and must be able to adapt to change quickly and must be aware of the stresses of the role and what impact this may have on you as an individual, considering these points carefully before applying.About usNorth West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will have to deliver correct care advice and guidance to callers dependent upon the reason for the call. Full training will be given to the successful candidates and an excellent career structure is available for future career progression. A full range of shifts will need to be covered, including bank holidays, public holidays, weekends and may include working nights. If your shift falls on a bank holiday, it will form part of your working hours. This includes the Easter and the festive period. Due to the nature of the hours only applicants over the age of 18 can apply for this role.We are currently looking for full-time call handlers. Some examples start times are Monday to Friday from 16:00 hours and weekends from 08:00 hours. There is an expectation that candidates are flexible and available to accommodate working a number of set shifts per week including weekends.It is recommended that you read the attached frequently asked questions explaining the training process which will also contain a sample shift pattern. Further information and available shift patterns may be provided at interview.Assessments Centres and interviews will take place in July or early August 2024.Candidates will only be invited to one site and will receive one interview and assessment therefore please ensure you apply for the correct location in which you would like to be based. Assessments will need to be passed before the candidates can progress to interview.Course Dates - September / NovemberThe course is run on a Full Time basis 37.5 hours per week up to 10 weeks from the given start date.Trainingconsist's of classroom sessions for the first 6 weeks running Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, followed by mentoring for the remaining 4 weeks in which your shift patterns will vary.(No part time hours available, you must be able to commit to the full time training for the full 10 weeks as of the course start date, no leave is allowed during the training time)It is a pre-requisite that candidates must successfully complete the training program, including all examinations.By joining the North West Ambulance Service, you will have the opportunity to develop your career but also contribute to the well-being of our community, make a positive impact and be the first voice someone can rely on during their time of need.Person SpecificationSkills / CompetenciesEssentialKeyboard / data entry skillsCompetent and confident user of computer-based information systemsDemonstrable verbal & written communication skillsAbility to follow and interpret policy and proceduresDemonstrable effective listening, analytical and decision-making skillsAbility to deal with queries from the public/patients in a tactful and appropriate manner, demonstrating empathy and compassionQualifications, Knowledge and ExperienceEssentialEducated to GCSE standard or equivalent (one of which must be English), or in the absence of such, previous call handling/customer service experienceValues and BehavioursEssentialProactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and innovationAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to use own initiativeMaintaining and understanding client confidentialityExcellent interpersonal skillsEvidence of self-development and assisting others to developCommitment to punctuality, flexible shift working, and understanding of 365 day/24 hour rosteringDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameNorth West Ambulance Service NHS TrustAddressBroughtonPrestonPR3 5LNEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryA highly rewarding opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our older adult inpatient mental health team at Woodland Ward, based at New Haven in BromsgroveWoodland Ward provides specialist assessment and treatment for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties so experience of supporting people with mental health difficulties is important. Experience working as an OTA is not essential as full training and on-going support will be provided, however, we are seeking someone with a passion for supporting mental health recovery. The successful candidate will receive training and to be able to support a range of assessments and 1:1 and group interventionsKindness, empathy, reliability, and dependability are important key qualities required for this post along with a commitment to provide excellent care. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential This full-time, 37.5 hr week post incorporates weekdays and weekendsMain duties of the jobTraining and on-going support will be provided. Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist the OTA will be required to support OT assessments and 1:1 and group interventions to support mental health recovery and wellbeing. Additionally, the OTA may be asked to support the OT or other member of the MDT in facilitating patient/carer groups and other quality improvement initiatives.The OTA will need to complete daily clinical note entries (online) and as required by the OT to contribute to completion of daily/weekly audits (e.g., checking equipment) and contribute to patient care plans, attending MDT meetings, supporting OT/PT students on placement. This role incorporates home visits and community access therefore a car driver with use of a car each working day is essential.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attachedPerson SpecificationKnowledgeEssentialBasic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditionsKnowledge of Occupational TherapyUnderstanding of team workQualificationsEssentialLevel 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 9-4, NVQ2 or equivalent) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to postWill be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the TrustI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offerExperienceEssentialExperience of working with people, preferably in a caring environmentSkills & AbilitiesEssentialA positive attitude and able to act on feedbackAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formatsAbility to prioritise, plan and organise own timeAbility to cope effectively in stressful situationsI.T. Skills and competent in using a computerMotivated to promoting independenceAble to meet the travel requirements of the roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressWoodland Ward, New HavenPrincess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge RoadBromsgroveWorcestershireB61 0BBEmployer's websitehttps://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryLivewell serves a population of approximately 262,000 in Plymouth. This is a new post and will support qualified psychologists within the complex needs and substance use service. As well as carrying an appropriate case load under supervision, the post holder will support development of the psychology service, including group interventions, staff support, research, and multi-agency links.The Livewell service consists of a multi-disciplinary team of medical doctors, non-medical prescribers, mental health nurses, social workers, assistant practitioners and senior drug and alcohol practitioners, offering a range of services, such as Opiate Substitute Treatments (OST) prescribing, case work for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, hostel outreach work, alcohol detox and MHTR services.The aim of the Complex Needs Team is to promote and inspire Recovery through offering specialist assessments, evidence-based interventions, treatment and care co-ordination to clients open to Harbour Drug & Alcohol Services who have complex mental health and substance misuse issues and which require an integrated treatment approach.Substance misuse services nationally are in a process of expansion with additional funding opportunities over the next 5 years, to improve the effectiveness of treatment and to help more people recover from dependence.Main duties of the jobWe are keen to embed trauma-informed care principles into our substance use services and this post will help drive this forward by contributing to the development of this new psychology service in line with Good Practice guidance.To undertake clinically supervised psychologically informed interventions with clients with problem substance use, complex trauma, psychosis, and other significant mental health problems as well as offending histories.To use psychological formulations and treatment plans to support multi-disciplinary colleagues in their work with clients and carers"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.Job Share(s) ConsideredAbout usLivewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:Protected CPD time for registered staffVarious development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staffLeadership & mentoring programmesAccess & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse TrainingA Robust PreceptorshipA bespoke induction programmeExisting members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will work principally from the citywide Complex Needs Team (CNT) base at Hyde Park House (Harbour Centre). Referrals are received to the CNT primarily from The Harbour Centre, and the psychology team provide psychological input for clients within the CNT as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).The post holder will support provision of a range of psychological interventions, including risk assessments and in supporting multidisciplinary colleagues, all of which will be carried out either jointly or individually, when appropriate, supervised by a Registered Psychologist.The post holder will also provide support to both quantitative and qualitative research projects alongside clinical audit.Please see attached job description.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDegree with Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society.Evidence of short courses relevant to psychological models or working with a vulnerable population.DesirableOther related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctoral levelOther relevant short courses such a Compassion Focused therapy/CBT trainingKnowledge and SkillsEssentialEffective team and co-working skillsAbility to reflect on and critically appraise own performancePlanning and decision making skillsComputer literacy including use of Excel, patient record systems such as Systm1Ability to work within a highly emotive environment and with highly sensitive informationAbility to apply psychological theories and research methods to practiceAbility to interact effectively with multidisciplinary colleaguesAbility to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and management at regular intervalsAbility to convey, both verbal and written, psychological formulations and conclusions about interventionAn understanding of the needs and difficulties of people in distress and with health difficultiesAbility to accept and use supervision appropriatelyUnderstanding of risk assessmentmental health difficultiesneeds and difficulties of people in distress and with mental health difficultiesAbility to effectively manage demands on your time, work under pressure and set priorities.DesirableAbility to train or teach othersDemonstrate a basic knowledge around one or more psychological theories applicable to this client group (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy and its applicationTo have conducted psychological assessments with vulnerable client/patient groupsAn ability to complete psychologically relevant observations of clients and report to a multi-disciplinary team meetingHigh standard of report writingSkills in assessment of riskResearch and evaluation skillsUnderstanding of current NICE guidelines/ health and social care polices relating to substance use and mental health servicesHigh level skills in the collection and analysis of complex data and data collection protocolsAbility to develop formulations under supervisionExperienceEssentialExperience of working as an Assistant psychologist/Research assistant/relevant clinical role not inclusive of any placements for 8months to 1yearExperience of applying psychology in direct work with othersExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary teamAbility to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health & substance use context.Relevant and substantive experience working with vulnerable client group in a health/care setting, at least one yearExperience of applying psychological models practically with people in a care or health settingDesirableExperience of working with adults with mental health difficultiesExperience of working with people with significant substance use difficultiesExperience of receiving clinical supervisionExperience of working or being with vulnerable client groupsExperience of designing and/or conducting audit and service evaluationExperience of running therapeutic groupsExperience of lone workingPersonalEssentialAble to sit and concentrate for prolonged periods during assessments, patient interviews, case conferencesAbility to deal with patients who may be distressed, angry, confrontationalAble to recognise and act appropriately with personal stressAbility to hold a non-judgemental stanceConfident and approachableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLivewell SouthwestAddressHarbour Centre (plymouth) LtdMutley PlainPlymouthPL46LFEmployer's websitehttps://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryChild Family Health Devon (CFHD) has developed an innovative, integrated model of childrens community services and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly and dedicated pathways. Come and join us in beautiful Devon!You will join a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This brings professional collaboration that will be an asset to your daily work, development, and support network.Do you have an interest in working with children and young people in the youth justice service?Are you interested in working with young people together with multi-agency colleagues using a Child First approach to create positive outcomes?We are looking for a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to be a key member of the Devon Youth Justice team. You will also link with and have support from the small team of wider Devon Youth Justice practitioners.You will use your skills and experience as a mental health practitioner to deliver high-quality care, develop and sustain relationships across agencies and work as a core member of the Youth Justice multi-agency and disciplinary team.You will be responsible for providing therapeutic intervention that is strengths-focused, evidence-based and tailored to meet the needs of the child/young person and their family/carer.Main duties of the jobYou will be an experienced and qualified CAMHS professional (RMN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist) with experience of working with children and young people with complex needs.You will have a particular interest to support young people who require mental health support within the criminal justice system. You will be able to work alongside colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team and develop strong working relationships across agencies to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children, young people and their carers/families. The ability to adapt communication and intervention style to meet individual need is important and you will have knowledge of child development and child protection procedures.Assessing and managing multiple risks and being able to assess mental health presentations in the community is a core part of this role, responding to both urgent and routine, planned and unplanned need. You will be required to work flexibly across a range of clinical, community and home-based settings to meet the needs of the child/young person. You will be patient and tolerant and able to connect with children and young people who may demonstrate complex social and emotional connections.We are looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children/ young people in the community with the confidence to intervene to meet a range of mental health needs and a desire to work with others to continually improve what we do.About usChildren and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services, based on the i-Thrive Framework.CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth, Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post graduate training.Our integrated care and treatment has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.Our children and young people sayWe would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.The post holder will deliver high quality comprehensive mental health services. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on providing expert assessment and evidence-based treatment for children and young people with complex mental health difficulties and their parents/carers. Collaborative working with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role.The post holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary approach of the team, providing integrated healthcare for children across Children and Family Health Devon. Bringing professional expertise, skills and knowledge to multi-disciplinary team work, the post holder will work with, and offer supervision/consultation/advice to others. With a focus on providing high quality, safe and compassionate care to children/young people the post holder will engage in team and service development including participating in audit, evaluation and review.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialSubstantial experience of managing an extensive and complex caseload and working with children/young people presenting with a range of complex mental health presentations.Working within a community CAMHS mental health setting.Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.QualificationsEssentialA professional qualification at degree level e.g. Psychological profession, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a professional qualification with significant relevant experience i.e. Diploma of Nursing with relevant experience.Professional registration/accreditation with a recognised body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, UKCP, BABCPKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEssentialAble to plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans, including complex multi-agency care plansAn understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements. Essential InterviewAn understanding of child developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameDevon Partnership NHS TrustAddressDevon Youth Offending Service45 St. Davids HillExeterEX4 4DNEmployer's websitehttps://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryWe are looking for a creative, dynamic individual to join us as a Personal Assistant to support the senior leadership team in our Medicine division at Ipswich HospitalOur ideal candidate will be highly organised, practical, reliable, efficient and have a flexible approach to the role. You will work well on your own initiative as well as working effectively as part of the wider divisional team.Duties will include proactive forward planning, fielding emails and telephone calls, complex calendar management. You will be responsible for a portfolio of meetings, including agenda setting, distribution of paperwork, high quality minute taking and follow up actions.To succeed in this challenging rewarding role you will thrive under pressure, have the drive and courage to solve problems and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.You will be diplomatic with highly developed communication skills, the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and proven IT skills.Current ESNEFT employees will be offered on a secondment basis only.Main duties of the jobTo provide an effective, comprehensive personal assistant service to the Associate Director of Operations, Associate Director of Nursing and Divisional Clinical Director (Divisional Management Team)Deal on a regular basis with confidential and, sensitive information relating to staff and services.Provide a comprehensive, high quality business support service for the senior management team, including typing/word processing of letters, minutes, reports and other routine correspondence, using own initiative.Maintain the corporate diary for the group and be aware of the corporate dairy for ESNEFT including deadlines for submission of papers and reports.About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8AJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details on the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGCSE (or equivalent) in English & MathsRAS level 3ExperienceEssentialProven experience in PA role with proven track record of achievementExcellent audio typing skillsExperience of minute takingDesirableShort handKnowledgeEssentialDemonstrate knowledge of NHSWorking knowledge of clinical governance including complaint handlingDesirableRisk managmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswich HospitalIpswichIP4 5PDEmployer's websitehttps://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing healthcare at its best, with people at our heart. We have over 2 million patient contacts each year in our main hospitals, making us one of the biggest providers of specialist care in the UK, and we serve people from across the whole of the North East, North Cumbria and beyond. We are continuing our journey for system's plans for greater collaboration to develop, enhance and improve clinical pathways resulting in better patient experience and outcomes.We acknowledge that we are living in very challenging times for the NHS both locally and nationally. Our Trust has much work to do to improve our performance and services and respond to the findings of our most recent CQC inspection report, and we now have an opportunity to appoint a new Non-Executive Director (NED) with clinical expertise to join our Board. The role of the NEDs is to support the Board of Directors in providing an independent view on the Trust's strategy, to oversee implementation of national strategies and regulatory compliance, and to work collaboratively with our Council of Governors. In addition, as a NED with clinical expertise you will be involved in the work of the Trust Quality Committee.Main duties of the jobWe are committed to increasing the diversity of our existing Board, and positively improve the balance of people from ethnic minority backgrounds. To support this, we encourage applications from people in minoritised communities whose background, experience and identity will broaden and enhance a balance of perspectives in navigating the challenges we face going forward.About usEssential criteria for the role includes:Recent experience of operating at Board level;Previous experience as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or allied health professional, within the NHS or private healthcare;Clinical governance experience, including knowledge of clinical governance frameworks used to improve quality of care for patients and ensure full accountability;Effective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable; andA strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders.In order to complement the Board of Directors, skills in one or more of the following areas would also be desirable:Experience of operating in complex systems and/or challenging environments.Previous experience of/knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a NED, you are required to provide independence of thought and constructive challenge as well as support executives and demonstrate commitment to the enduring values of NHS.We are interested not just in your professional qualifications; we are interested in the difference and insights your knowledge, expertise from your background, experience, training or career progression will bring to Board discussions and how they will contribute to the effective governance and diversity of the Trust Board.The remuneration is £15,000 per annum with a time commitment of around 4-5 days per month.For an informal discussion with the Interim Chair or Chief Executive then please contact Kelly Jupp, Trust Secretary on 0191 223 1702 or k.jupp@nhs.net.For further information on the role please see the recruitment pack attached to this vacancy.Please note applications for the post should be submitted with a CV and personal statement as detailed in How to apply on page 23 of the recruitment pack.This post is subject to the rehabilitation of 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 Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Due to the seniority of post, appropriate checks relevant to the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement will also be undertaken.Closing Date Monday 1st July 2024 at noonInterview Date Wednesday 3rd July 2024Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssentialA clinical qualification as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or allied health professional.ExperienceEssentialRecent experience of operating at Board level;Previous experience as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or allied health professional, within the NHS or private healthcare;Clinical governance experience, including knowledge of clinical governance frameworks used to improve quality of care for patients and ensure full accountability;Effective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable; andA strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders.DesirableExperience of operating in complex systems and/or challenging environments.Previous experience of/knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework.Knowledge and skillsEssentialEffective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable.Ability to quickly develop an understanding of the values of the UK public sector.Ability to champion our vision to be at the heart of the City Region's collaboration in health, wealth and well-being.Demonstrable understanding and commitment to ensuring appropriate corporate and clinical governance, holding the Executive to account for the management of strategic planning, risk and performance management, seeking assurance regarding rigour of controls.Competent analytical and data-evaluation skills.Personal effectiveness and behavioursEssentialClear commitment to the values and ethical standards of UK public service, system and organisational excellence, including fit and proper persons.Proven experience as an inclusive leader.Proven ability to provide independent challenge to the Executive Team and Board to ensure development and delivery of strategic vision and objectives.Leadership:EssentialSignificant personal presence and credibility - able to act as a 'role model'.Aligned to Trust core values and leadership behaviours.Aligned to the NHS Leadership Competency Framework: - Driving high quality and sustainable outcomes. - Setting strategy and delivering long- term transformation. -Promoting equality and inclusion, and reducing health and workforce inequalities. - Providing robust governance and assurance. - Creating a compassionate, just and positive culture. - Building a trusted relationship with partners and communities.Demonstrable commitment to promoting and celebrating equality and diversity across the organisation and in developing effective working relationships with stakeholders.A strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders, demonstrating an inclusive leadership style.Committed to high performing team working which enables all staff to liberate their potential.Performance focus:EssentialPassion for healthcare and delivering outstanding outcomes.Relationships and Influencing:EssentialPolitical acumen attuned to the different stakeholder interests.Strategic thinker with highly developed influencing and skills of persuasion.Able to move from tactical to strategic decision making.Able to use influencing skills to stimulate debate and discussion and use experience to support innovation and creativity in achievement of strategic objectives.Able to use influencing skills to stimulate debate and discussion and use experience to support innovation and creativity in achievement of strategic objectives.Able to demonstrate clarity of thinking and appropriate challenge to the Board.Communication and engagement skills:EssentialEffective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, communicate openly, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable.Able to develop trust.Other:EssentialDue to our commitment to increase diversity of board membership applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds are positively welcomed. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience of the issues that affect the health and wellbeing of the communities this organisation serves.Able to meet the time commitment to discharge responsibilities.No conflicts of interest.Ideally has a strong link to the North East region and the flexibility to participate in organisational activities.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddress317 TrustwideTrustwideNE7 7DNEmployer's websitehttps://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryTeam Secretary, part time: 25 hours per week (Office hours areMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at Brunel House on The Railings Site in Rugby for a fixed term contract of 9 months.Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent secretarial, communication and organisational skills to join the admin team.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will play an important role within the wider admin team to provide efficient and comprehensive administration support to the clinicians and managers. You will work within an integrated and skill mixed admin team supporting the clinical service delivery within Mental Health. Team Secretaries are vital members of the team providing secretarial support to clinicians and managers and supervising the day to day workload of Admin Support colleagues.For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.About usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.At CWPT we put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others. We have an extensive wellbeing package to support our staff both in and out of work and we offer generous annual leave entitlement. With excellent training and development opportunities, we believe in growing our talent to be the best they can be and strive to promote from within the organisation. We listen to the feedback of our staff and service users, to ensure everyone has a voice and is recognised and valued for their contribution.We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will support the standardisation of admin support across the Trust to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the admin support received by clinical services. We are looking for individuals with a positive approach to change who are supportive of service improvements and able to build effective working relationships, be approachable and accessible with a flexible approach to work.We will require a well organised individual who is able to empathise with our service users and be able to deal with sensitive enquiries in a confidential manner. Knowledge and experience in customer care would be an advantage.Applicants will need to be computer literate in Word, Excel and Outlook with excellent accuracy in data input. Experience of minute taking is an advantage as well as audio typing. You must have the ability to multitask, manage and prioritise your own workload and be able to work on both your own initiative and as part of a team.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialGood General Education English & Maths A - CQCF Business Administration Level 2 or equivalent qualification / experience/ willing to work towards completion of thisQCF Customer Service Level 2 or equivalent qualification / experience/ willing to work towards completion of thisKnowledge and SkillsEssentialExcellent communication / customer care skills both written and verbal demonstrating sympathy and compassionAdvanced keyboard / IT skills Including audio typingAbility to manage and prioritise own and other's workload and use own initiativeUnderstanding of working in a supervisory roleGood organisation skills and ability to multitaskGood time management skillsAbility to take and transcribe notes of meetings in a timely mannerAbility to maintain relevant recording and information systemsUnderstand confidentiality and apply the principles in every day working practiceExperienceEssentialExperience of working in a busy office / customer care environmentExperience of working with a range of Microsoft Office packages (eg. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)Personal AttributesEssentialWork effectively and flexibly as part of a team to meet the needs of the servicesConfident in dealing with people at all levelsAbility to travel to multiple sitesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameCoventry and Warwickshire Partnership TrustAddressBrunel House, The Railings, RugbyWoodside ParkRugbyCV21 2AWEmployer's websitehttps://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryThe HBPoS provides a place of safety for those detained under S135 and S136 of the Mental Health Act. The service provides a safe place for those detained to be assessed by the HBPoS team, S12 approved doctors and AMHP. The post holder will provide care, support and assessments of all clients who enter the HBPoS.The HBPoS is a nursing led service which provides intensive support, treatment and care for up to 24 hours for people who are deemed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.We aim to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with both internal and external parties to ensure we provide comprehensive and holistic care to our service users in the short amount of time we have.Main duties of the jobTo accept S136/S135 paperwork from police/AMHP and ensure all information is accurate and that you have received a comprehensive handover.To provide holistic nursing care to clients including physical assessments, risk assessments, mental state assessments, intensive interventions to highly distressed individuals and complete relevant assessment tools.To gather collateral information on clients from GP, community teams, liaison with other trusts and family and friends if possible.Appropriately manage highly emotional, verbally aggressive, abusive or threatening clients and defuse such situations when appropriate, often under difficult and hostile circumstances.Provide guidance and support to junior members of staff.Support with quality improvement in the serviceTo make decisions autonomously to improve patient care and experience and maintain safetyAbout usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a HBPoS nurse you are responsible for the care and safety of all service users who come into contact with our service and for the staff whom work alongside you.You will maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with internal and external parties, including but not limited to: NHS 111, police, AMHP service, EDT, medical team, GP service, A&E/liaison, community mental health teams, crisis teams and SPA/bed management (internal and external).You will carry out and support your team to carry out mental state examinations, physical health assessments, comprehensive risk assessments and de-escalation interventions.A major aspect of this role is ensuring the correct S136 process has been followed, including prior to the service users arrival and whilst they are receiving care in the service and ensuring the correct escalation process is followed where necessaryPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered ProfessionalMentorship qualification.Evidence of post registration further developmentDesirableQualification in psychosocial interventions in mental health.KUF training.ExperienceEssentialPost qualification experience to include appropriate experience within an acute mental health care setting and / or significant experience within community, crisis care, or liaison psychiatry.Experience of working with other professions within a multi-disciplinary team.To understand and have experience of risk management.DesirableExperience of mentoring students.Experience of Psychiatric Liaison services.Experience of Crisis Team services.Knowledge/skillsEssentialA high level of both written and spoken English language.Knowledge of relevant mental health law.IT literate - specifically in the MS office suite of programmes.DesirableKnowledge of RiO patient record system.Excellent communication skills including common courtesy and listening skillsAccredited training in customer service.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressHammersmith & Fulham Mental Health UnitLondonW6 8LNEmployer's websitehttps://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryWorking within the Learning Disabilities and Autism team as part of the MHLDA Programme the Oliver McGowan Project Coordinator will be expected to support each of our West Yorkshire (WY) places to build their local infrastructure for rolling out Oliver McGowan training and facilitate the appropriate assurance to NHSE on behalf of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.The post holder will be required to work collaboratively across the system, with colleagues working in Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity and Workforce roles.Key roles and responsibilities:Being the West Yorkshire system expert on the Oliver McGowan training rollout across West YorkshireKeeping up to date, performing in line and providing assurance to the NHSE expectations for Oliver McGowan trainingCoordinating the Oliver McGowan training steering group across the system, reporting into the WY governance structures and ultimately the MHLDA Partnership BoardHaving oversight of the funding allocations for Oliver McGowan training and working with finance and procurement departmentsBeing responsible for providing regular assurance reporting to NHSE, liaising with places to provide accurate positionsAttending regional and national Oliver McGowan training forums on behalf of WY partners and communicating information upwards/downwards as requiredMain duties of the jobThis role will predominantly be home based, however there is an expectation that the post holder will attend some weekly and monthly meetings across West Yorkshire.In the day to day role the post holder would be expected to (but not limited to):Deliver against organisational, team and personal objectives, achieving quality outcomes, prioritising own workload and working to tight deadlines demonstrating a high level of flexibility.Monitor and evaluate risks and issues using national and local systems as information and tracking mechanisms to enable a proactive approach to resolution and escalation processes including operational system pressures.Test and review new concepts, models, and practices including the continued development and improvement of the LD/ND programme and the ICBs approach to the management of operational pressures.Take a key role in the team on the collection, analysis and presentation of data utilising all available routes and databases including both qualitative and quantitative information.Contribute to the management of performance information, taking a lead for specific projects.Undertake complex and detailed information analysis of specific projects/reports requiring high levels of concentration.About usThe Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWorking within the Learning Disabilities and Autism team as part of the MHLDA Programme the Oliver McGowan Project Coordinator will be expected to support each of our West Yorkshire (WY) places to build their local infrastructure for rolling out Oliver McGowan training and facilitate the appropriate assurance to NHSE on behalf of NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.The post holder will be required to work collaboratively across the system, with colleagues working in Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity and Workforce roles.The Oliver McGowan Project Coordinator will:Work independently to project manage and coordinate the role out of the national training programme across the West Yorkshire partnership.Be involved in supporting senior managers in the LD/ND programme.Support the Learning Disability and Autism team in executing its functions effectively. This includes taking a lead role in ensuring all activities are well planned and managed effectively, taking a continuous improvement approach to ensure the successful delivery of the team objectives.Will be required to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders across all levels of management ensuring clear and effective lines of communication.Be responsible for the preparation of correspondence and complex papers, as directed by team managers.Work with members of the team and key stakeholders to investigate the causes of any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions and the ongoing monitoring to inform further strategic direction.Contribute to the development and implementation of performance and governance strategies to support and inform future improvement programmes.Lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new information systems and the development and maintenance of databases required to meet the teams and individual objectives.Support the development of internal and external communications where required by regular contact with ICB teams, stakeholders and the wider partnership.Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on matters relating to the teams workplan where required.Continually strive to deliver value for money to ensure productivity and greater efficiency with the directorate and wider ICB including the targeting of resources, monitoring spends, implementing, evaluating and delivery of plans.Provide specialist training, advice and support on own role/responsibilities where necessary.Contribute to ensuring there are processes in place for spreading and sharing learning and outcomes.Contribute to and support the planning and performance directorates programme of work and, where required, lead specific projects and their evaluation and continuous monitoring.Update, maintain, organise, gather, and analyse information to predict/meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice.Contribute to the review and development of existing information management systems including the development of digital platforms to support the team and wider programme.Organise and participate in relevant meetings coordinating the agendas and associated paperwork including the follow-on actions to ensure the agenda is moved forward. Chair the meetings where required.The core responsibilities of the postholder will be to:Support place teams connected to the Oliver McGowan training ensuring that the portfolio of tasks and projects are planned, coordinated and executed to achieve the agreed objectives and deliver targeted outcomes. This will include the development, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects through the provision of high-quality support including the planning, review, and analysis of complex information across a range of specialties.Organise and participate in relevant meetings, coordinating the agendas and associated paperwork including the follow-on actions to ensure the agenda is moved forward and deadlines are met. To chair the meetings where required.Take a proactive approach towards managing and prioritising their workload and ensure that all requests and arising issues and queries are appropriately recorded, escalated and followed through to ensure a complete response and maintain the integrity of the team.Ensure and maintain accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of stakeholders across all levels of partner organisations and external and internal colleagues. This will include researching and drafting correspondence, papers and leading the development and execution of reports.Support and inform the targeting and prioritisation of resources including monitoring of spend to ensure that all available resources are used wisely and effectively.Be a key member of the team demonstrating a level of flexibility required to support the delivery of the teams objectives.Person SpecificationEducated to A Level / NVQ / QCF Level 3 or equivalent experienceEssentialEducated 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.Experience in project managementEssentialTo have experience in project managing and providing assurance to decision making bodiesTo have working knowledge of all applications of MS Office SuitesEssentialWorking experience or qualifications in Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MSTeams and SharepointExperience of presenting detailed information and servicing meetingsEssentialPresenting complex and detailed information at Board level, experience in managing and servicing meetings. Must include minuting meetings at higher levels, agenda preparation and action log maintenanceHave experience of working in a fast paced environment with competing prioritiesEssentialGood organisational skills, good attention to detail and able to priorities, being self motivated.Experience in varied stakeholder engagement, relationship building and maintenanceEssentialUsing communication skills and collating accurate information, gaining stakeholder engagement, building relationships and overcoming barriers blocking engagement.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressWY MHLDA Programme TeamLeedsLS7 3JXEmployer's websitehttps://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryThe Head of Place is a senior leadership role with the accountability for the delivery of safe, effective and integrated care for alL CWPT delivered Mental Health services for a significant, but discrete population. They are responsible for leading and managing the delivery and development of the Multi-DisciplinaryPlace based integrated Community Mental Health teams and will form collaborative working relationships with the local the Primary Care Teams, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and key VCSE partnership across their place.The post holder will hold a professional clinical qualificationMain duties of the jobThe post holder will deliver an effective, collaborative working environment within the place, so that all MH services (including but not limited to older people services, Talking Therapies, Community MH, Recovery, Early Intervention and well-being services operates in a safe, effective & efficient way and is part of the whole system of community mental health services to respond to need.They will need to work in partnership with the speciality Heads of Service (e.g. Talking Therapies) and manage the complexities of matrix working (where several agencies are accountable for delivery in different ways), leadership and accountability for delivery of key targets and measurables.The post holder will adopt and lead the implementation of the "no wrong door" philosophy across their place-based services, ensuring that the focus is assessment and the collective meeting of needs, moving away from traditional referral and wait ways of working, and becoming increasing aligned in skill and capacity, to the needs of the local population. As such, the post-holder will have a degree of a working knowledge of population health management and the experience to work with local communities to ensure that patients drive the service improvement agenda in partnership with the organisationAbout usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it, and we're proud to have won awards for the services we provide. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, respect, collaboration, excellence and integrity.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details about the responsibilities of this job role, please review associated Job Decsription and Person SpecificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialEducated to a Masters level or demonstrable knowledge at the same levelEvidence of other specialist leadership training and commitment to personal developmentExtensive knowledge of the Health and Social Care system including Mental HealthKnowledge and SkillsEssentialAble to work collaboratively with other teams and clinical leadsSensitive to local clinical and political demandsCapable of working under pressure, to deadline and within a team and/or own initiativeStrongly evidenced negotiation, influencing and persuading skillsAbility to bring a clinical MDT together and facilitate complex decision making for the best clinical outcomeKnowledge of population health management and its application to clinical service innovationExperienceEssentialSignificant experience of operational leadership a senior level in the NHS or within an equivalent healthcare settingExperienced in internal and external partner relationships and alliances in progressing organisation operational issue resolution.Demonstrable experience across mental health and/or related servicesRelevant experience of managing clinical services, stakeholder management; and partnership working at a senior level both internally and externally.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCoventry and Warwickshire Partnership TrustAddressWarwickshire base to be confirmedWarwickshire base to be confirmedCV31 1ETEmployer's websitehttps://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summaryThe purpose of this job will be to work within a multi-skilled team to deliver a high quality, comprehensive and safe Clinical Biochemistry Service.Main duties of the jobAs a qualified practitioner you will help to provide a comprehensive scientific and clinical service in the department to medical and other healthcare professionals within the Royal Surrey County Hospital and BSPS, Primary Care Staff, and any other service users in the health economy.To develop an area of specialised knowledge and take responsibility for provision of teaching, scientific and clinical services in that area, towards acting as an expert in that field.To pursue further training and personal study towards higher level, post-graduate vocational qualification, typically Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists.To aid in the development of new assays and patient pathways in conjunction with operational and clinical teams.To support in the implementation of the Quality Management SystemAbout usRoyal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdoJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic HCPC registered Clinical Scientist to join our team at Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services. BSPS is a large network of NHS laboratories serving 7 NHS hospital sites: Ashford & St Peters, Frimley Park, Royal Berkshire, Royal Surrey, Heatherwood and Wexham Park and East Surrey Hospital.This is an exciting post that, as well as carrying out routine biochemistry duties will also provide biochemistry support to the development of new assays and support the Network with Quality-related activities. This provides a really exciting opportunity to get experience of a variety of activities and work with a number of fantastic teams within pathology and across the hospital.The BSPS biochemistry department is strong clinically and analytically with an enthusiastic and supportive team of able chemical pathologists, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists providing a broad range of services including specialist analytical (LC-MSMS, ICP-MS, immunoassay, POCT), interpretive and EQA services. Clinical services run by the department include bariatric, renal stone and lipid OPD clinics and a clinical investigation unit. The Department is a Supra-regional Assay Service Laboratory for Trace Elements and Peptide Hormones. It provides External Quality Assessment Schemes for trace elements, peptide hormones and Point of Care Testing. It also has a cardiovascular biomarkers lab in which this position would play an integral role. The Department works closely with the University of Surrey, which brings together a variety of analytical and clinical groups within the University and NHS. BSPS also hosts the Bowel Cancer Screening hub for the South of England which as well as providing the bowel cancer screening service for a population of over 1.5 million people across the South of England, has an internationally renowned research team that carry out research in to early diagnosis of bowel cancer.The post holder will be employed by the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford but there will be a requirement to perform duties including duty biochemist at the other BSPS sites on a regular basis, with the expectation of attending East Surrey Hospital at least 2 days a week. The post holder will contribute to the clinical support activities of the department by participating in the duty biochemist rota and will participate in R&D and clinical audit.Full training will be given in all aspects of the roleFor any further information or to arrange a visit or discussion about the post please contact Helen Bruce, Consultant Clinical scientist hbruce@nhs.net or Sally Benton, Consultant Clinical Scientist sally.benton@nhs.netPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialBSc degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject to candidate's specialityCompletion (or expected to complete within 5 months) the Scientific Training Programme for Clinical Scientists, including Masters in relevant specialist subjectHealth Care Professions Council State Registration as a Clinical Scientist (or expected to complete registration within 6 months)DesirablePart 1 FRCPathRelevant PhDKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialEvidence of CPDGood knowledge of analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solvingAble to recognise abnormalities and relate them to clinical situations and assess differential diagnosesExperience of UKAS requirements for laboratoryDesirableA thorough clinical and technical knowledge of testing in chosen specialist disciplineExperience of managing and motivating a teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Surrey County HospitalEgerton RoadGuildfordGU2 7XXEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)