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Direct Patient Care: Conduct patient consultations, including taking medical histories and performing physical examinations. Administer vaccinations, including childhood immunisations, travel vaccines, and flu shots. Perform diagnostic tests, such as blood pressure monitoring, blood tests, and ECGs. Provide wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures. Chronic Disease Management: Manage and monitor patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension. Develop and review individual care plans in collaboration with patients and other healthcare professionals. Educate patients on managing their conditions, including medication management and lifestyle changes. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Conduct health assessments and screenings, including cervical smears, sexual health services, and smoking cessation support. Provide health education and promotion activities to encourage healthy lifestyles. Offer family planning advice and contraceptive services. Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using the practice's electronic health records (EHR) system. Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies and procedures. Participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the practice team to coordinate patient care. Liaise with external agencies and services, such as hospitals and community services, to ensure continuity of care. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and professional development sessions. Professional Development: Stay current with nursing practice developments, guidelines, and regulations. Participate in ongoing training and continuing professional development (CPD) activities. Supervise and mentor junior staff and student nurses as required.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical To provide a comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy service to clients referred with speech, language and communication difficulties within mainstream schools and special school in the borough To deliver appropriate formal and informal assessment, make differential diagnosis on the basis of this assessment, and communicate complex condition related information from assessment to children, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients/carers when imparting complex and distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and the impact of this on individuals and their families. Following assessment and differential diagnosis, to design and develop evidence based treatment and management programmes to be implemented within the multi-disciplinary teams available, and within the childs family. To adapt and facilitate treatment programmes and the use of augmentative communication systems and/or communication aids according to perceived clients needs. To impart principles and establish the use of language enrichment techniques by parents/carers and fellow practitioners To support children with identified special educational needs within mainstream and special schools. To work closely with school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice within the classroom. To work closely with clients, carers and families, agreeing decision making relevant to the client management, and providing the family with sufficient information to ensure meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life. To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process. To maintain a high level of concentration in all aspects of patient care at all times, in order to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of communication adaptations, and to facilitate treatment programmes and the use of augmentative communication systems communication aids according to perceived need, with regard to cultural and linguistic differences. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professionals, specialist services and agencies. To be computer literate and ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patients records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Policy/Service Development/Implementation To work within the borough SALT service guidelines for childrens services To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy packages of care and clinical care pathways. To input into service redesign projects. To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines. Research and Development To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review. To undertake Clinical Governance and Audit projects within the local service To participate in departmental research projects and collect research and outcome data as required. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for research and audit purposes. Education and Development To demonstrate professional knowledge as evidenced by 1st degree level qualification or equivalent. To act as an increasingly autonomous Speech and Language Therapist who is legally and professionally accountable for own actions as guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols To demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice with peers and clinical supervisors. To work independently accessing clinical supervision and appraisal within an Individual Performance Framework at pre-determined intervals to promote and develop own clinical skills, whilst ensuring that the objectives set reflect the Service and Trust plans. To identify personal and professional development evidenced by the development of a Personal Development Plan and professional portfolio of continuing professional development, developed within an appraisal framework. To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in paediatrics. To attend relevant training courses, meetings and special interest groups in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a therapist working in the field of paediatrics. To maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration. To demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Clinical and National and Local Clinical Guidelines. To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: Safeguarding Children and child protection procedures, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks. To develop a working knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and their application to professional practice. To participate in the development and delivery of training (formal and informal) to others, in order to provide clinical advice to parents/carers and other professionals within health, childrens services and the voluntary sector on the management of children with communication difficulties. To develop the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided. Responsibilities Human Resources To mentor and allocate duties to therapy assistants and volunteers in their work programme To explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to clients, visitors, students and volunteers. Financial Resources To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate. Physical Resources To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained To create appropriate resources for therapeutic intervention. Information Resources To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies. To share information with others as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines. To undertake duties in compliance with the administrative systems at Trust and departmental level. To comply with the principles outlined in all IT system policy documentation and Trust computer security policies.

Clinical Care The post holder will: Put the patient at the centre of everything they do. Assess and plan the delivery of patient care and take responsibility for implementing and evaluating that care, using an appropriate nursing model Caring for level 2 and level 3. Will be expected to undertake the introduction to Critical care work base module which if successful will gain 30 credits at level 6 (degree level) level 7 ( MSc level). Carry out nursing responsibilities with high standards of care according to Trust Policies, Practice and Clinical Guidelines and National Critical Care guidance. Ensure that documentation is comprehensive, up to date and reflects the nursing care/ interventions given to the patients. The post holder will embrace the philosophy of the multi-disciplinary team and take steps to ensure such working relationships are fostered at every opportunity. Staff will be expected to undertake internal rotation. Practice evidence-based clinical nursing taking steps to ensure that all nursing interventions are justified. The post holder will undertake to learn methods of literature searching, gathering evidence and critical appraisal to underpin nursing practice. Ensure that all equipment is maintained in safe working order and demonstrate competence of how to use the equipment safely and effectively with training and support. Promote psychological care and rehabilitation of critically ill patients. This will include use of patients diaries and increased awareness of critical care follow up. Report all incidents / accidents involving patients, visitors or staff to Matron or the shift co-ordinator, in the first instance. The post holder will ensure that the correct documentation is fully completed and forwarded to the appropriate personnel in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. Report all complaints immediately to the shift co-ordinator and Lead of Critical Care in the first instance. In cases where investigation is required, verbal or written statements and any other evidence, such as copies of documentation, must be provided promptly and professionally. Team Working and Communication The post holder will: Communicate daily with patients, relatives and carers to ensure that they are informed of nursing goals and medical objectives and are involved in decision-making. This requires a high level of interpersonal skill. The post holder will arrange for patients, relatives and carers to see senior nursing or medical staff, as required. Provide support for relatives and patients in a sensitive and respectful manner. Exhibit a thorough awareness of the patient activity in the entire unit regardless of the patient allocation system employed on a shift basis. The post holder will inform the shift co-ordinator of any activity which affects patient care. Actively seek out opportunities to participate in the education of learners allocated to the ward. Supervise a range of clinical skills and conduct teaching. At all times exhibit a nurturing attitude to the students to maximise their learning experience during their allocation. Assist in the induction of new staff to the unit under the guidance of more senior staff. Maintain a dynamic learning environment within the ward, distributing up to date information of nursing practice and developments, and compiling teaching programmes for the ward. The post holder will be aware of the requirements of a quality review of practice learning environments. Promote effective communication within the multidisciplinary team. Act as an effective role model and to attend departmental meetings as required. Professional Development The post holder will: Be responsible for their own professional development and updating by reading the nursing press, attending relevant courses both in-house and external, in line with the NMC requirements. Through the Appraisal and Development System, the post holder will construct a personal development plan in conjunction with the Line Manager that reflects individual and organisational needs. Ensure all professional performance is underpinned by NMC documents, e.g.) Code of Professional Conduct and Revalidation. Acquire new skills and knowledge to expand nursing practice. Will be familiar with local policies, protocols and guidelines. When representing the department, trust or profession, the post holder will ensure that this is conducted in a professional manner. Other Responsibilities The post holder will: Wear uniform at all times, in accordance with the uniform policy. Interact with patients, visitors to the ward, other members of the nursing team and managers in positive, supportive and co-operative ways. Carry out such other reasonably related duties appropriate to the grade, as assigned by the Lead or shift co-ordinator. Be prepared to work across the Trust, if required to do so, to meet the needs of the service. Be responsible for reporting their sick leave directly to the shift co-ordinator or CCU Lead, giving as much notice as possible. Study leave must be negotiated with the CCU Lead/Line manager and must reflect the organisation and individual requirements of the personal development plan. All learning should make a positive contribution to the unit and nurses are expected to share their learning with their colleagues after attending a course or study day.

The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

The 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.

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

For 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.

Manage a caseload. Provide occupational therapy leadership for students, designated junior staff and volunteers, through supervision and appraisal. Work with the OT leadership team and wider team to contribute to and lead on defined projects aimed at improving the experience of inpatient service users and carers that we serve

The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will: attend all elements of the training programme of study and progress successfully through assessments of competence and attainment work in an adult community mental health service when not completing the programme of study develop and practice psychologically-informed interventions under supervision, working directly with adults in the community support collaborative care planning, alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team work closely alongside a team of mental health professionals to deliver a set of brief wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions - not therapy - for example: Behavioural Activation and Graded Exposure using the GOALS programme Problem-solving Improving sleep Recognising and managing emotions Guided self-help for bulimia and binge-eating Confidence building Support with medicines management The Trainee Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner will be required to: Demonstrate the ability to work at degree level Have experience of work interacting with the public, working as part of a team, analysing complex information and communicating effectively Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress, their families and carers This is a training role within adult community mental health services. The post-holder will be enrolled in a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners. Once successfully enrolled, the post-holder will attend all elements of the programme of study and progress successfully through assessments of competence and attainment. Until enrolment, and in the remaining part of the week during training, they will work as a trainee in the service, under close supervision and regular course assessment of practice competence. They will work within the limits of their experience and assessed competence for their stage of training: To work alongside service users, families, carers and multi-disciplinary team members to co-ordinate care, supporting collaborative decision-making about care and treatment. To deliver a set of wellbeing-focused psychologically-informed interventions, aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles, based on the best evidence available, that address problems often experienced by people with severe mental health problems. To work within the limits of level of training and experience as a developing practitioner, taking on clinical practice appropriate to assessed levels of competence and stage of training. The post-holder will work as a trainee under close case management supervision from a suitably qualified professional to provide high quality collaborative care planning as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, with a level of autonomy matched to level of demonstrated competence and stage of training. The post-holder will work under close clinical skills supervision from an HCPC registered clinical / counselling psychologist, BABCP accredited cognitive behavioural therapist or Senior MHWP to provide specified psychologically-informed wellbeing-focused interventions, with a level of autonomy matched to level of demonstrated competence and stage of training.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities of this role.

To provide highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services using evidence based practice to provide advanced dysphagia assessment and management for our babies, children and young people. Ensuring patients/families/carers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care wherever possible. Please review the job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities.

The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.