Total 3 Fresh/Entry Level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Nottingham

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: Trainee Practice Nurse/Treatment Room Nurse HOURS: 25 Hours per week (may include early mornings, late evenings, and Saturdays) DEPARTMENT: Nursing Team REPORTING TO: Lead Nurse Please read the full Job Description attached Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Cytology Wound care Removal of Sutures Travel advice ECGs Spirometry/COPD All Chronic Disease Management (Asthma/Diabetes etc) Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations/Flu clinics. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Phlebotomy Assisting GPs with minor surgery. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs & process results as required Contraception Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks will include: Maintain stock Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings and training when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Infection control Further Responsibilities Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care. To work within the practice guidelines, policies and protocols. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation. Ensure read codes are used effectively. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies. Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and/or create opportunities to improve patient care Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies. Participate in the management, review and identify learning from patient complaints, incidents and near-miss events utilising a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis). Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.). Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual). This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and training development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post and must demonstrate flexibility. Training To work to develop your skills and training. To work towards constant improvement for yourself and the Practice. To attend scheduled, mandatory/statutory training sessions as they arise throughout the year. To be responsible for keeping your own accreditation up to date, to enable you to successfully perform all roles and tasks as stipulated in your Job Description. To seek out further training as your role develops. To be comfortable approaching the Lead Nurse or one of the Partners to request training which you feel may be beneficial to your role. Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation. Quality Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation (e.g. appraisals). Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources. Confidentiality While seeking treatment, patients entrust practice staff with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act/GDPR and must always maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patients and staffs records. The post-holder must regard all information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers (as well as information relating to the practice as a business organisation)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, data protection legislation and the protection of personal and sensitive data, as well as other related healthcare legislation (e.g. the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice). Management of risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness, as well as ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols and implementing them across the practice. Monitor own work areas and those of the practice to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health (including infection control), safety and security legislation, and practice policies, procedures and guidelines, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised. Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other managers including: ú Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection ú Spillage control procedures, management, and training ú Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance ú Safe management of sharps procedures, including training, use, storage, and disposal Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The post holder is responsible for safeguarding the interests of children and adults who they encounter during their work. To fulfil these duties, post holders are required to attend training and development to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse or individuals at risk, to follow local and national policy relating a safeguarding practice and to report and act on concerns that they may have. Communication Support and communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating to enable us to be accessible to all. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication. Communicate effectively with team members and act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others. Equality and diversity Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights. Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this, and promote diversity and quality of opportunity. Enable others to promote equality and diversity in a non-discriminatory culture. Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights. Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity. Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care. Staff The post holder will be responsible for working within, applying, and implementing the practice policies and procedures. Will strictly follow information governance systems, policies, and procedures. Will abide by the terms and conditions outlined in the post holders employment contract. To ensure the practices ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including consideration of personal. circumstances current skills, abilities, and career development) the practice may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required. There will be times when the post holder will carry out duties in the event of sickness and absence, but this will be commensurate with skills, ability, and circumstance and in agreement with the post holder. All employees must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and are expected to always follow them. Any breach of infection control policies will put patients at risk and repeated non-compliance will lead to disciplinary action. Disclosure and Barring Services This post requires a standard/enhanced disclosure by the disclosure and barring service as it is regulated by statute. Failure to disclose details if you are currently / or in the future the subject of police investigation / proceedings which could result in a conviction, caution, bind over order or charges is a disciplinary matter, and may result in dismissal.

Are you an experienced mental health professional or social care worker with a recognised professional qualification working in a mental health setting? Do you meet the KSA requirements as set out by the BABCP? Have you considered training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and getting paid to do it?

If so, our Trainee High Intensity Therapist programme could be the role for you!

Getting to know Us:

Vita Health Group and Everyturn NHS Talking Therapies are delighted to bring together over 40 years of mental health experience, to support individuals and communities across Nottinghamshire. We are looking for pioneering, skilled clinicians to join us on this exciting journey and play a central role in shaping the delivery of NHS Talking Therapies across the region.

The Role:

As a Talking Therapies partnership, we are looking for aspiring Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies service as Trainee High Intensity Therapists (HITs) in September 2024 cohort at the University of Nottingham. The course you will undertake is the one-year, full-time, PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

This is a permanent position with a start date of September 2024 at University. There will be a service induction prior to this.

A typical working week includes 3 days of clinical practice with the service and 2 days attending university. University days will be hybrid training with a combination of remote and face-to-face teaching. Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be required to attend one of the Nottinghamshire offices for part of the week.

You will provide High Intensity CBT interventions recommended by NICE to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders and will receive weekly supervision provided by both the university and the workplace.

Getting to know You:

The Trainee position is aimed at mental health professionals who have some experience in CBT and who continue to work in a mental health environment.

Applications are invited from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and PWPs (with two years post qualification experience).

Applicants without a recognised and accredited core mental health professional training (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners or Psychotherapists and Counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) are eligible to apply but must have a KSA portfolio completed prior to interview.

For more information about Core Professions:

https://www.babcp.com/Core-Professions

For more information about the KSA requirements:

https://www.babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes

Essential Requirements:

• Core Professional training or qualification, or able to demonstrate at interview that you meet the KSA requirements set by the BABCP.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health (or ability to study at third year undergraduate degree level).
• Membership of the BABCP (from the time that the course commences).
• Availability to attend university as required – teaching will be a mixture of face to face and remote.
• Experience of working in mental health services, including risk management.
• Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required.

Desirable Requirements:

• Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBT.
• Evidence of supervised CBT practice.
• Experience of working in Primary Care/IAPT services.
• Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes.

Other Requirements:

• Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held the week commencing 1st July. All interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• Applicants must be available to commence the role and attend the first day of training with the University of Nottingham in September 2024. Service induction will take place prior to this date. All essential equipment will be provided.
• A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) will be required by the service for appointment to post.
• Applicants who have completed an NHS or HEE funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply.
• Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS.

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Getting to know Us: Vita Health Group and Everyturn NHS Talking Therapies are delighted to bring together over 40 years of mental health experience, to support individuals and communities across Nottinghamshire. We are looking for pioneering, skilled clinicians to join us on this exciting journey and play a central role in shaping the delivery of NHS Talking Therapies across the region. The Role: As a Talking Therapies partnership, we are looking for aspiring Cognitive Behavioural Therapists to join our Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies service as Trainee High Intensity Therapists (HITs) in the September 2024 cohort at the University of Nottingham. The course you will undertake is the one-year, full-time, PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This is a permanent position with a start date of September 2024 at University. There will be a service induction prior to this. A typical working week includes 3 days of clinical practice with the service and 2 days attending university. University days will be hybrid training with a combination of remote and face-to-face teaching. Whilst your clinical practice is likely to include some remote working, you will be required to attend one of the Nottinghamshire offices for part of the week. You will provide High Intensity CBT interventions recommended by NICE to clients with moderate to severe common mental health disorders and will receive weekly supervision provided by both the university and the workplace. Getting to know You: The Trainee position is aimed at mental health professionals who have some experience in CBT and who continue to work in a mental health environment. Applications are invited from qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Psychotherapists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and PWPs (with two years post qualification experience). Applicants without a recognised and accredited core mental health professional training (such as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners or Psychotherapists and Counsellors without UKCP or BACP accreditation) are eligible to apply but must have a KSA portfolio completed prior to interview. For more information about Core Professions: https://www.babcp.com/Core-Professions For more information about the KSA requirements: https://www.babcp.com/Knowledge-Skills-Attitudes Essential Requirements: Core Professional training or qualification, or able to demonstrate at interview that you meet the KSA requirements set by the BABCP. Undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline connected to mental health (or ability to study at third year undergraduate degree level). Membership of the BABCP (from the time that the course commences). Availability to attend university as required teaching will be a mixture of face to face and remote. Experience of working in mental health services, including risk management. Willingness to travel, which may include overnight stays on occasion, as and when required. Desirable Requirements: Evidence of foundation level or sustained CPD in CBT. Evidence of supervised CBT practice. Experience of working in Primary Care/IAPT services. Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place demonstrating clinical outcomes. Other Requirements: Shortlisted applicants must be available to attend interviews held the week commencing 1st July. All interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. Applicants must be available to commence the role and attend the first day of training with the University of Nottingham in September 2024. Service induction will take place prior to this date. All essential equipment will be provided. A Disclosure and Barring check (DBS) will be required by the service for appointment to post. Applicants who have completed an NHS or HEE funded psychological professions training programme within the last two years are not eligible to apply. Only those with the right to work in the UK without restriction and eligible for Home Fee status can be recruited. These rules are set by the UK government and cannot be changed by individual universities or the NHS. Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.