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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is pleased to be offering an opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to be part of the Intermediate Care Service. The role offers experience in the areas of rapid response, reablement, bed based and community rehabilitation. Intermediate Care is an integrated health and social care service, working with other health colleagues as well as social workers, reablement officers and other agencies. Walsall Intermediate Care Service can offer variety and opportunity for your career development within a well supported team.

You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with appropriate experience of working within a multidisciplinary/multi agency environment.

You will have a commitment and passion for providing high quality patient care and promoting Occupational Therapy within the Trust. You will have the drive and enthusiasm to be involved with service development and continued professional development.



You will need to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service and the Intermediate Care Service requires 7 day working.



Successful applicants will be asked to apply for a Disclosure (criminal record check).



The Trust is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. We are committed to continued professional and career development of all staff.



PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.



To provide a high quality Occupational Therapy service for patients within the clinical specialty of Intermediate Care Services (ICS), rehabilitation and rapid response. This involves working with patients on various ICS pathways, supporting hospital discharges, preventing hospital admission and providing rehabilitation in clients homes. ICS is an integrated health and social care model, therefore, you will be working with a variety of health and social care professionals.
 To perform Occupational Therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex conditions, to provide analysis, findings and delivery of individualised treatment programmes.
 To hold responsibility for own caseload working without direct supervision.
 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
 To undertake evidence based audits to evaluate team’s clinical practice. To make recommendations, which may result in the implementation of changes to practice or contributing to service protocols.
 To work with other professions in order to facilitate safe and effective treatment and management.
 To supervise, educate and assess the performance of undergraduate Occupational Therapy students.
 To delegate duties to junior and unregistered staff and use resources effectively.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021. We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our MDT services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.


RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.
 To obtain consent as outlined in College of Occupational Therapy (COT) and Trust policies.
 To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
 To undertake a proficient assessment of patients, including those with diverse and complex presentations by using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques.
 To formulate and deliver an individual Occupational Therapy treatment programme based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills, knowledge and skills of treatment techniques, e.g. patient education and other alternative options.
 To be assigned a defined area of responsibility. To be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within this remit.
 To formulate realistic goals and participate in discharge planning as appropriate within the multi-disciplinary team.
 To effectively communicate with patients, family/carers who may have barriers to understanding or communicating, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic, or who do not have English as their first language.
 To evaluate patient progress, reassess and change treatment programmes if required.
 To be responsible for maintaining accurate, confidential and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with the COT Standards of Practice, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and to follow Trust documentation policies.
 To actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings. This may include discussion of patient care, patient progress, ongoing management and involvement in discharge planning as appropriate.
 To ensure that your own practice meets the level of competency required by professional standards of Occupational Therapy practice.
 To discuss with mentor / supervisor during regular supervision the organising and planning of own caseload to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise and where appropriate delegate tasks to appropriate Therapy staff.
 To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.
 To contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of newly qualified Occupational Therapy and Assistant Practitioner staff.
 To lead by example and by providing support, guidance and training to Occupational Therapy staff; and by assessing and evaluating competence.
 To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent, reliable attendance and to be aware of all the Trust and departmental policies for notification of absence.
 To comply with all organisational and departmental policies and procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
 To answer the telephone, record messages and action as necessary.
 To communicate with external agencies with regard to patient assessments, treatment and rehabilitation and if necessary regarding the provision of equipment.
 To support the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, students and Assistant Practitioner staff.




This advert closes on Sunday 16 Jun 2024

The National Recovery Support team is seeking financial leaders with deep experience of working at board level to deliver support as part of NHS England’s National Recovery Support programme.

The National Recovery Support (NRS) team is part of the COO Directorate and brings together expertise on quality, finance, and operational improvement in a single entity, able to diagnose and target the critical underlying drivers of organisational and system failings. The team also has well developed links into the other NHSE directorates to draw down their specialist advice.

We are looking to appoint an Improvement Director who has extensive experience of NHS finances and workforce productivity to deliver sustained improvements to the most challenged organisations in the country as part of the mandated national support our team delivers. Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering at very senior levels and extensive expertise of the financial challenges that can be faced by NHS organisations.

You will be joining a team of senior experts who are passionate about helping NHS trusts and systems achieve the continuous, sustainable improvements needed to be able to give patients the best possible care. We are supportive of flexible working, long-term skills development, and role modelling a strong team culture.

In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.

The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/ .

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

This advert closes on Sunday 16 Jun 2024

Full Time 37.5 hours per week (Long Days/Night Shift Pattern)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Staff Nurse with Duffy Suite Intermediate Care team.

As an important part of the team, you will be expected to work both independently and alongside your colleagues to provide the highest level of patient care.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

Interview date: TBC
• To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as ‘named nurse’ or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager.
• To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
• To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
• Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
• Internal rotation onto night duty and twilight shifts is required.
• To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required.
• Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• ​​​​​​SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.

KEY DUTIES
• To be responsible in association with the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to formulate and review individual patient care plans and to act as ‘named nurse’ or associate for a group of patients from admission to discharge as determined by the Ward Manager.
• To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
• To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.
• Help to ensure that all equipment is in safe working order in conjunction with the department equipment controller.
• Internal rotation onto night duty and twilight shifts is required.
• To assist in the promotion of effective communication with all ward staff and other departments as required.
• Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain appropriate NMC registration
• To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
• To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes.
• Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines.
• Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
• In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
• To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate.

RESEARCH & AUDIT
• To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.


This advert closes on Friday 14 Jun 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

A Vacancy at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

Specialty Doctor in Integrated Sexual & Reproductive Health (Hillingdon)


12 months Fixed-Term post (Maternity Cover) - 10 PAs



Applications are invited for a fixed term post in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, at Hillingdon Community Clinics (1 post), part of the London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an ethnically diverse area of the UK with a team renowned for innovation in health care.

The successful candidate will be expected to support the Consultants in the delivery of the highest standards of patient care and service developments.Less than full time commitments would also be welcomed.

The post-holder will work within the Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Hillingdon. The Hillingdon service is based the Wakley Centre, a permanent Hub site in Hayes, Hillingdon, with satellite clinics at Oakland Medical Centre (contraception provision) and at the Hesa clinic, Hayes.

The Brent service is based at Central Middlesex Hospital. The Ealing service is based at Mattock Lane Health Centre with a satellite clinic at the Broadway Health Centre, Southall.

The Harrow service is based at Caryl Thomas Centre in Wealdstone. All services provide a full range of Contraceptive and Reproductive Health Services including high levels of LARC to diverse local populations. Approximately 45,000 contacts annually across all 4 boroughs.

The services are currently working towards integration with the GU Medicine Services historically provided in each borough with a single hospital site at Central Middlesex Hospital and Community based hubs and satellites in Brent, Ealing and Harrow and Hillingdon. The service works closely with e-services, local GPs for the provision of LARC and Pharmacies for the provision of EHC as well as voluntary sector providers working with Young People and providing HIV prevention. All local services are active in training both Doctors and Nurses for DFSRH and LoCs.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:
• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Requirements for the Post

The appointee will be expected to work with the Consultants (Dr Samantha Hitchings and Dr Luciana Rubinstein), medical, nursing and administrative colleagues to provide Contraceptive and STI management care within an Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service.

Also he/she will need to:
• Provide safe and effective care in line with departmental and national guidelines
• Help to facilitate the departmental audit programme.
• Teach GP trainees, undergraduate medical students, and nurses in clinic.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties will include:
• Provision of contraceptive and sexual health clinics, including a dedicated Young People’s clinic
• Work towards providing a fully integrated sexual health service with an emphasis on contraceptive provision and STI management

Extensive opportunities for further training and development in SRH and HIV are available and the appointee will be encouraged to become a Faculty Registered Trainer and an STI Foundation Competency Trainer.

Please see job description attached to this advert for more information regarding the main responsibilities of this job


This advert closes on Friday 14 Jun 2024

Position: Registered Nurse (RGN/RNLD/RMN)

Care Home: Wykewood Location: Wyke, Bradford (BD12 8AA)

Contract type: Full time or Part time hours available (2, 3 or 4 shifts per week or Bank)

Shifts Available: Days OR Nights OR mixed shifts

Rate/Salary: £21.45 per hour



This is an exciting opportunity to work for a forward-thinking and growing provider, who’ll support you to be the best Nurse you can be! Join us as our new Registered Nurse at Wykewood care home in Bradford.

Wykewood is a care service for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

As a Registered Nurse with us, you’ll be empowered to really make a difference.

Our high staffing levels give you the time to provide truly person-centred nursing care, with a supportive team around you.

And our excellent training and career development pathways support you to be the best Nurse you can be.



About Exemplar Health Care
Wykewood is part of Exemplar Health Care, a leading provider of nursing care for adults living with complex and high acuity needs.

We support adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress.



About the role
This is a highly skilled nursing role where you’ll be accountable and responsible for supporting people’s holistic needs. It requires a range of clinical and nursing skills.

You’ll provide the highest standards of nursing care for adults living with complex care and health needs. Our care focuses on maximising independence and building everyday living skills.

No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

assessing, planning and implementing care for the people we support
providing person-centred and evidence-based nursing care
developing collaborative needs-based care plans through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
safe administration of medication
promoting health and wellbeing
being the Nurse in Charge of a small unit whilst on shift
managing situations when people display behaviours which may challenge
promoting choice, dignity, independence and respect.
Download our job description to read more:

https://brochures.exemplarhc.com/view/1030013882/



About you
Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our Exemplar Health Care values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork.

You’ll also be:

a great role model – able to coach, teach and support your colleagues
someone with a calm nature who can deal with, and defuse, challenging situations
an advocate of best practice in nursing
able to demonstrate a range of clinical skills
knowledgeable about assessment, admission and discharge processes
knowledgeable of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and committed to working within its Codes of Practice.
A career with us will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and see the rewarding progress the people we support make.

To apply for this role, you must have a first-level nursing registration with a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN. We’re looking for Registered Nurses, from all backgrounds (Adult, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses).



What we offer
We offer great rewards and perks including:

excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects
retail and lifestyle reward discounts
free DBS check
electric car salary sacrifice scheme
paid NMC membership
paid access to the RCNi Learning platform
24/7 counselling and support
Blue Light Card eligibility.


How to apply
Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’.

For an informal chat about joining us, you can call our Nurse Talent Specialist Grace on 07375926210 or email gcockroft@exemplarhc.com

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the post.

Please see attached job description for additional information. The successful applicant will identify service users that have occupational needs, provide assessment and delivery of individual and group treatment intervention. There is the opportunity to develop both clinical and leadership training. Within the role the post holder will provide supervision for unregistered staff and facilitate student education placements.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities * Informal discussions are welcome ahead of application* - To provide operational management for in-reach occupational therapy service. - To provide specialist advice and operational support (including recruitment) around the development of the ward based occupational therapy roles. - To apply an expert level of understanding of occupation to the development of the ward based occupational therapy roles. - To promote meaningful occupation within all aspects of ward routine and service delivery to support recovery, resilience & self management. - To take an active role in the development of a refreshed occupational therapy pathway within in-patient areas, harnessing new ways of working for occupational therapists. - To provide professional leadership for the in-reach & ward based occupational therapy services, ensuring that high quality practice is delivered that produces meaningful and demonstrable outcomes, based on best evidence. - To contribute to the setting of quality standards and the delivery of an evaluation of the ward based occupational therapy roles. - To provide leadership for occupational therapy staff within in-patient areas, and a positive role model around new ways of working and professional relationships. - To recognise the value in the full range of professional perspectives, and to be able to integrate these perspectives into own and others practice (this may include psychological & nursing approaches to strengthen the multi-disciplinary ethos within in-patient areas). - To work in partnership with nursing leadership, based on the principles of collective & collaborative leadership, to strengthen the multi-disciplinary ethos within in-patient areas - To provide highly specialist occupational therapy assessments, advice and interventions using advanced, clinical reasoning skills. - To work as an autonomous practitioner. - To keep the person receiving services at the centre of care, using shared decision making principles. - To provide specialist advice to professionals and managers, including in relation to professional governance. - To provide leadership to ward based occupational therapy staff to support the development of their generic and specialist skills, in keeping with professional & regulatory standards. - To provide support and education to non-registered staff and students. - To provide a high standard of occupational therapy within in-patient services. - To promote the expansion of occupational therapy roles and perspectives, and raise awareness of the relationship between occupation and health, demonstrating value for money and the avoidance/reduction of in-patient care (based on recovery principles) where possible.

Job summary: Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way. Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone. Job responsibilities: Administration To have a thorough knowledge of all practice procedures To work in accordance of written protocols Pulling/filing notes for summarising and updating as necessary Filing/Scanning post in medical records Fax and photocopy as requested Completing/filing electronic documents through workflow Completing tasks Registrations of new patients – computer data entry and medical records Process patients’ changes of address – computer data and medical records (have knowledge of practice area) Process repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice guidelines Reception Receiving patients, consulting with members of practice team Handing completed repeat prescriptions to patient/representative and checking names and address and code appropriately. Be able to cover all reception position as necessary Appointments Process appointment requests for today/future appointments from patients by telephone and in person. Deal with visits/requests Telephone Receiving telephone calls Forwarding calls to the correct destination when necessary Taking messages Other Tasks Ensure building security – have thorough knowledge of doors/windows/alarm report and document any problems to caretaker Any other tasks allocated by managers Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Health & safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the practice health & safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holder’s role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/professional development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients’ needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To ensure that a psychological approach is maintained by supporting the team and the therapeutic structure including delivering a psychological treatment(s) To take an active part in team reflective practice and any other reflective practices to ensure a good level of insight into therapeutic processes Actively participating in the screening and triage processes Undertaking assessment processes To take a lead role in ensuring that a high standard of multi-disciplinary care planning is in place for a caseload of patients. To ensure that all patient records are accurate and up to date To participate in appropriate research and audit in the clinical field as and when necessary To support the Directorate with the investigation process and learning lessons from serious incidents and complaints To participate in recruitment and selection process of staff when appropriate To develop and participate in the delivery of a clinical supervision structure for team members To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the needs of the service at any given time Working and communicating effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver treatment.

See attached Job description and person specification for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities. GP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Symphony differentiates GP roles to provide a greater range of options for GPs, to enable career progression at all levels, and to support recruitment and retention. The three different GP roles in Symphony are: GP Consultant Employed GP Salaried GP For more information about this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Annabel Bowditch (Deputy Director of HR) on Annabel.Bowditch@Somersetft.NHS.UK If this advert has sparked your interest in being a Symphony GP within Somerset please contact us on SymphonyHR@Somersetft.NHS.UK

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Provide strong clinical leadership and support to junior colleagues Provide regular clinical supervision for junior colleagues in line with Trust policy. Facilitate junior colleagues to deliver high quality assessment / formulation / person-centred care planning / risk assessment and management is firmly embedded within clinical practice and in line with best practice evidence Exercise professional accountability and responsibility, taking into account the actions of other professional who are responsible/accountable to you Act as a role model and as a senior clinician to promote high standards of professionalism representing both the Trust and the profession in the exercise of their duties

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click ON APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site, you will need to register if you do not already have an account. Provide quality evidence-based PH Nursing service (Health Visiting). Undertake regular training and have clinical assessmentsin line with Baby Friendly Accreditation. Lead on the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Lead the skill mix team. Analyse and identify key areas of need within the local community. Work in partnership with key agencies. Write reports, collect data, and provide statistical returns as required by the Trust

1. Clinical Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to patients in accordance with National and Organisational approved policies/procedures and individual care plans. Be responsible for the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care on a day-to-day basis. The work may be unpredictable and complex and often of a sensitive nature. Work autonomously and unsupervised in the community setting, recognising the risks associated with lone working, both clinically and socially and work proactively to reduce those risks. Work as an autonomous practitioner, managing and prioritising delegated workload according to local guidelines and identified need. Working in a variety of community settings, exercising a high level of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. Work within challenging and unpredictable environments e.g. patients homes, which may have constraints and require adaptability Responsibility for the specialist assessment and co-ordination of planned care to individual patients in conjunction with patients and carers. Supporting other members of the team in their planning of patient care. Provides support and advice to patients carers and relatives (on patients conditions and prognosis) where appropriate. Responsibility for reviewing care delivery and maintaining records in accordance with local and with NMC guidelines. Maintain accurate records, which are confidential, up to date, legible and that all care given has to be documented. These records may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the Organisation Policies, NMC guidelines and Government directives. The post holder will be expected to oversee the standard of patients records by audit or peer review and have regular open discussions with team members. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team Acts as patient representative to facilitate appropriate care pathways which involves effective communication to peers, other specialist practitioners, GPs and Consultants. Delivery of Direct Care To assess, plan and evaluate care provided for patients. Participates in monitoring of evidence-based standards through research, clinical trials, audits and staff initiatives. Initiates prescribed care in conjunction with Team Manager/Consultant/GP and other clinicians. Without direct supervision and reporting directly to Consultant Physician or GP will work towards undertaking care delivery involving an extensive range of activities including: Subcutaneous/intramuscular therapy and diabetic injections Administration of medication Acute and chronic disease management Assisting the multi-disciplinary team in palliative care (EOL) Acute/chronic pain management Facilitating appropriate care for elimination needs (Bowel and catheter management) Wound assessments and management Management of surgical drainage systems Blood glucose monitoring Health promotion Acting as a formal mentor to pre-registration nursing students Adopting link roles Intravenous drug and fluid therapy Administration of Nebulised drugs Administration of oxygen therapy Undertaking investigative procedures to support diagnosis, including ECG Computer skills Liaising with and referring on to other agencies and professionals Pulse oximetry and interpretation Recognising and managing emergency situations e.g. treatment of anaphylaxis (using Patient Group Directions PGD) and cardiac/respiratory arrest/Sepsis Undertake and interpret acute observations using an appropriate tool e.g. News 2, ABCDE Blood tests for monitoring Management of Lines e.g. TIVAD, PICC and Midline Continence management Bowel care Falls assessment 2. Management and Leadership: Have on-going responsibility and duty of care for patients, staff, self and others in all aspects of Health, Safety and Risk. Act as a role model, promoting good performance and practice. Participate in team activities to develop and consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team. Participate in recruitment and selection of new staff Reporting of all incidents and near misses. Supporting team manager in investigations of incidents. Report to line manager any untoward incidents e.g. complaints, accidents, defective equipment and take appropriate action to ensure safety of patients, relatives, self and colleagues and follow up with appropriate documentation. Inform Band 6 or 7 of any on-going nursing/management issues affecting patient care or working capacity. Be aware of pressures facing your work colleagues and offer support and ensure they are aware of additional support that may be available to them To be responsible for the procurement and monitoring of equipment for patients on caseload. The post holder will be required to use a computer, being responsible for timely recording patient activities for IT data collection, dealing with e-mail queries, stock and equipment ordering. To preserve confidentiality and comply with of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and Consent for Treatment To have a flexible approach to the working day to meet the needs of the patient/service. 3. Professional To work within the NMC code and fulfil revalidation requirements Act as a role model for all staff and students demonstrating clinical skills and high standards of practice and professional conduct. To remain updated and competent and ensure that clinical practice is evidence based. To have an up to date personal development plan and professional portfolio. To participate in an annual appraisal of their work in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role. Undertake regular clinical supervision. 4. Education and Training Support the team manager in providing and maintaining a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical are to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards of care. Take part in the process of clinical supervision and support clinical supervision for junior team members. Take responsibility for your own personal and professional development; maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with role. To undertake all required training and competencies required for the role. Maintain attendance at mandatory and statutory training as per organisation guidelines. Integrate theory into practice by bringing new knowledge around acute care from training into the practice environment. Act as a mentor for students and fulfil requirements of a practice placement. To facilitate induction for new members of the team. Act as a link nurse for speciality to enhance team education. 5. Research Actively participate in audit as directed by the Team Manager. Collect, collate and evaluate a range of information to support clinical and service audit. Maintain accurate and up to date patient records, data bases and specialist reporting in accordance with organisation policy and professional guidance. Support the team manager in working towards the achievement of specific performance targets related to acute care team. 6. Communication Use a high level of communication skills on a daily basis with patients, carers and relatives to encourage concordance with care planning and agreed outcomes. Use a high level of communication/negotiation skills on a daily basis with other health and social care professionals. To inform each, as appropriate, of the highly complex and sensitive information related to patients condition required to achieve the best outcomes and care pathways. Show empathy and sensitivity when dealing with life threatening illnesses or other sensitive health related problems of patients, relatives and carers. Ensure effective and timely information exchange is maintained, verbally, written or electronically. Will be expected to liaise with: people with acute and chronic diseases, relatives and carers, members of the public, consultants, GPs and any other medical nursing or therapy staff. Community and Acute providers, Intermediate Care Service staff, Social Services, other specialist practitioner, statutory and voluntary organisations. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information where persuasive, motivational, negating, empathetic and reassurance skills are required verbal and non-verbal, as well as written and electronic to communicate effectively with patients, carers and GPs. This will include patients who may have difficulty understanding or communicating e.g. patients may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf and blind or may have difficulty accepting diagnoses. Able to provide the interface between hospital and primary, community and social care settings in reaching to inpatient facilities to facilitate discharge to community. Demonstrate highly developed communication skills required to take a lead role in case discussions/case conferences concerning service users in their caseload. Act as patient advocate as required to ensure individual needs, preferences and choices are delivered. Support the team manager in communication and promotion of the service. Support the team manager in development, implementation and evaluation of protocols, guidelines, policies, integrated pathways and tools. If the post holder is supplied with a mobile phone, laptop and lone worker device they are for work purposes and are expected to abide by organisation.

Therapeutic Services: Provide complementary therapies such as massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, and relaxation techniques to patients in the inpatient unit and at home through the Hospice at Home service. Tailor therapy sessions to meet the individual needs and preferences of patients, considering their physical condition, emotional state, and treatment goals. Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct initial assessments and consultations with patients to determine their suitability for complementary therapies and develop personalised care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Monitor patient progress and adjust therapy interventions as needed to address changes in symptoms, pain levels, and overall well-being. Patient Education and Support: Educate patients and their families about the benefits and potential risks of complementary therapies, providing information and guidance to help them make informed decisions about their care. Offer emotional support, active listening, and empathetic presence to patients during therapy sessions, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing and relaxation. Collaborative Care Coordination: Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, therapists, and chaplains, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients and their families. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care planning sessions to share insights, recommendations, and updates on patient progress. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential records of therapy sessions, assessments, and patient progress notes in accordance with professional and regulatory standards. Prepare reports and updates on therapy activities, outcomes, and trends for review by the senior leadership team.

Requirements for the Post The appointee will be expected to work with the Consultants (Dr Samantha Hitchings and Dr Luciana Rubinstein), medical, nursing and administrative colleagues to provide Contraceptive and STI management care within an Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Service. Also he/she will need to: Provide safe and effective care in line with departmental and national guidelines Help to facilitate the departmental audit programme. Teach GP trainees, undergraduate medical students, and nurses in clinic. Main duties of the job Clinical duties will include: Provision of contraceptive and sexual health clinics, including a dedicated Young Peoples clinic Work towards providing a fully integrated sexual health service with an emphasis on contraceptive provision and STI management Extensive opportunities for further training and development in SRH and HIV are available and the appointee will be encouraged to become a Faculty Registered Trainer and an STI Foundation Competency Trainer. Please see job description attached to this advert for more information regarding the main responsibilities of this job