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NHS England sets the expectation that a person has a Core mental Health profession. This is MH nursing, social worker and Occupational therapist and CAPs who are BPS registered (with additional knowledge requirements) if they have been qualified for 2 years. Applicants who have not got a core profession will need to demonstrate sufficient previous training and knowledge to achieve the standard set out by the BABCP KSA route.

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Join Our Compassionate Team: Your Commitment to Patient Care Starts Here! At our hospital, we prioritise the well-being of both our staff and our patients. When you join us, you can expect a supportive, well-staffed environment where each shift includes a dedicated coordinator to help guide you. Our experienced senior nurses value and appreciate your contributions, ensuring you feel recognisedand supported from day one. We believe in your growth! That's why we offer a robust preceptorship program and a wealth of opportunities for secondments and link nurse positions, helping you enhance your skills and expand your knowledge. Plus, you'll have the benefit of a fully-staffed team of enthusiastic support workers ready to assist you in delivering top-notch care every step of the way. Are You the Right Fit for Us? Were seeking dedicated and reliable individuals who are eager to learn and collaborate as part of a forward-thinking team. You should be self-motivated and capable of working independently when necessary. Your compassion and empathy are crucialour patients and their families rely on you to respect their needs while also fostering a supportive atmosphere among your colleagues. If youre ready to make a real difference and willing to embrace change with a positive attitude, we invite you to join us! We encourage you to visit our ward and experience firsthand how our team works before applying. Come see why our commitment to care extends to our staff, and be a part of something special! To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role. The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

To receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way either in person, face to face or via the telephone, maintaining confidentiality at all times. Scheduling & cancelling appointmentsusing the Emis system Reception desk duties. Maintaining a friendly, professional and courteous manner Answering the telephone in a professional and friendly manner. Ensuring a positive outcome. Accurate message taking and conveying to appropriate person. Filing and accurate record keeping with attention to detail Following practice policies and office procedures; copy notes, printing GPR, ECG watch, OMRON (Blood Pressure monitors), annual recalls/reviews, healthchecks, flu recalls, child immunisation appointments Completing work as per start and end of day checklists Referral management and liaising with providers Liaising with other agencies where appropriate such as; local pharmacies, district nurses, midwives, health visitors, care homes, ambulance control, hospitals etc Notes summarising & read coding Computer entry as related to patient services and registrations Use of administration systems and understanding of TQuest Carrying out duties requested by the GP partners, Senior Manager and practice team as appropriate to the role. Escalating problems to the branch manager where necessary Any additional duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the practice

This role will support the Clinical Pharmacy service within ESHT, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely and be supported by both the Lead Divisional Pharmacist for Medicine and the newly created Medicines Value Programme Lead Pharmacist, in further developing this role. The Medicines Value Programme is a new and ambitious project that is designed to provide enhanced medicines optimisation within the specialisms with a commitment from the Trust to develop exciting, advanced pharmacist practitioner roles. These roles are designed to support practitioners who wish to develop a portfolio of practice for credentialling against advanced and consultant level frameworks.We are looking for a forward thinking and motivated pharmacist who is looking to take a step into leading on pharmacy projects and developing a scope of practice within one or more of the specialist medicine clinical specialities at ESHT. These are Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Dermatology.

The post holder will be involved in providing support to Specialist Medicine areas within the Medicine Division. You will work closely with clinicians, senior nurses, and managers within the Division, and you will also provide support and input into the Clinical Pharmacy service by helping to provide support for leadership supervision and developing colleagues and trainees. As such we are seeking a patient focused pharmacist aiming to build on established clinical skills who will work closely with clinicians in providing a high-quality service to patients within ESHT. Someone who demonstrates a commitment to personal and staff development.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Please refer to the attached job description. Key requirements are:
• Personal behaviours that reflect and are aligned with our Trust Values of: Working Together, Improvement and Development, Respect and Compassion, and Engagement and Involvement
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a
pharmacist
• CPD portfolio demonstrating ongoing commitment to personal
development
• Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or demonstrable other equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience e.g., RPS Faculty membership at foundation level
• Independent prescribing qualification [not essential to appoint into the role, but essential within an agreed timescale when in post

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

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Do you have an excellent understanding and extensive experience in SEND? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. We are looking for dedicated and passionate EHC Assessment and Review Officers for a 2 year fixed-term contract. The role is complex, fast paced, varied, and rewarding, working directly with parents, carers and professionals to co-produce Education Health Care plans, undertake work around updating of plans following annual review as well as seeking and supporting school placements. The Team works in line with all the requirements as set out in the SEND Code of Practice and our Officers require a strong knowledge of SEND legislation as well as a good understanding of how young people with SEND can be supported in Education. Due to the range of duties and high expectations for timeliness and communication the EHC Assessment and Review Team has to work very much as a team.

This role will require the successful candidate to be based at 3 Knowsley Place, opposite the Town Hall and to report to a Senior EHC Assessment and Review Officer. Normal hours of work are based around the usual business working week.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

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We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

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Do you have an excellent understanding and extensive experience in SEND? Are you a skilled and compassionate leader? If so, this may be the opportunity for you. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Senior EHC Assessment and Review Officer for a 2 year fixed-term contract. The role is complex, fast paced, varied, and rewarding, advising and guiding our EHC Officers, managing our most complex cases, including representing the LA at mediation and SENDIST appeal, and ensuring that our statutory work is of a high quality and legally compliant. The Team works in line with all the requirements as set out in the SEND Code of Practice and our Senior EHC Officers require a very strong knowledge of SEND legislation as well as an excellent understanding of how young people with SEND can be supported in Education. Due to the range of duties and high expectations for timeliness and communication the EHC Assessment and Review Team has to work very much as a team.

This role will require the successful candidate to be based at 3 Knowsley Place, opposite the Town Hall and to report to the EHC Assessment and Review Team Manager. Normal hours of work are based around the usual business working week.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

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For an informal chat regarding the role please email ehc@bury.gov.uk or call 0161 253 5659 and a senior member of the team will contact you.

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The post holder will provide a dedicated AMHP response during daytime working hours Monday to Friday 9.00am 17-00pm. The role will be supported by a backup rota and contingency rota from other AMHPs from across adult service in the borough. The AMHP service is embedded in the community mental health team based at Humphrey House.

The main purpose of the AMHP post is to provide an effective AMHP service to meet the needs of Bury residents who might also be residing in a wider geographic area in keeping with Bury council’s statutory AMHP responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983.

The AMHP role will ensure wherever possible that referrals to the service are managed within the resources provided in the scope of the AMHP rota. This may require the post holder to complete multiple assessments to meet the service demand and occasionally there may be the necessity to work outside of the allocated working day. Bury local authority have a robust Time off in Lieu (TOIL) in place to support a work-life-balance.

To maintain and improve professional standards of your practice and across the wider AMHP service through personal development and specialist AMHP related training including regular supervision.

To promote and incorporate principles and values set out in the mental health act and the mental health act code of practice and other relevant legislation.

To participate in undertaking all duties associated with the role of an AMHP.

this role, in addition to the salary stated, will also receive two additional payment points

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

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For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Peter Eccles on 0161 253 7997 .

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Exclusive Education is looking to appoint an SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a SEN school in St Helens. This role is for 5 days per week, is to start as soon as possible working full time. The role is to work with pupils in KS1 supporting with Social, Emotional and mental health needs and challenging behaviour.

The ideal candidate will have previous Teaching Assistant experience, working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Previous experience working with pupils within a school setting is desirable but school are happy to consider candidates with other experience of working with children and young people from other settings including sports coaching, residential and care.

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria;

Hold a relevant teaching assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3) (desirable)
Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident
Have previous experience of working with children in the last 2 years
Excellent knowledge of the full curriculum and assessment frameworks
Previous KS1 experience
Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs
Two references working with children
Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
In return Exclusive Education can offer;

Excellent rates of pay
Direct links to local schools
Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability
Commitment to quality and safeguarding
A fast clearance process
If you are interested in the above role or any other teaching opportunities then please send your CV to enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk

If this role does not match what you are looking for then please contact us on 01925 594940 to find out about other opportunities we have available.

You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Special Educational Needs sector.

If you know of any other Teachers, Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisors seeking work within the North West then please send on their details to Exclusive Education to earn £50 worth of vouchers*

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Staff Nurse to join our highly skilled and friendly team on Sanderson Suite.

The post holder should have substantial post registration experience, within an acute surgical setting. Surgical Nursing knowledge is an essential aspect of this role.

Sanderson Suite is a Nurse Led Unit, caring for day case surgery patients in our state of the art facilities at St Helens Hospital. The Department is a challenging yet rewarding place to work, providing 5-star patient care to all of our visitors.

The Unit is open Monday to Saturday, and the successful candidate will be expected to work Saturdays as per duty rota.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
• To be able to provide pre and post-operative care and emotional support to patients and their relatives who are planned admissions for surgical procedures.
• To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to recognise and organize individual patient care needs, and to be able to manage own workload and prioritize care.
• To participate in the teaching of student nurses and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants, and to participate in the induction of new starters.
• To display a consistently professional manner, and to be always caring and approachable.
• To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the team leader.
• To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.


We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.


Our Services:


Acute Care


Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.


Primary Care


Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.


Community Services


Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.


Specialist Regional Services


We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.


Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme


KEY DUTIES
• To be able to provide pre and post-operative care and emotional support to patients and their relatives who are planned admissions for surgical procedures.
• To participate in the holistic assessment of patients, and to recognise and organize individual patient care needs, and to be able to manage own workload and prioritize care.
• To participate in the teaching of student nurses and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants, and to participate in the induction of new starters.
• To display a consistently professional manner, and to be always caring and approachable.
• To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the team leader.
• To contribute to the setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care within the ward.

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.
• To be a caring, clinically competent registered nurse who ensures patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times.
• To ensure the confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• To ensure that ward philosophy, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and that any amendments to policies are acted upon immediately.
• To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised.
• To be aware of all child protection and safeguarding responsibilities appropriately and 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
• Supervise Health Care Assistants and students as and when required.
• Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

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What was it that made you decide to become a nurse? Did you want to provide Kind Care and make a difference to people in need? Was it your love of learning, and the opportunity to work closely with multi-professional teams in a field that is constantly evolving? Whatever your reason, at HC One, the Kind Care Company, we can offer you a career where your kindness will be truly rewarded. Whether you are at the start of your exciting career journey, or have years of experience as a registered nurse, working within a care home environment can be incredibly rewarding It embodies the practice of nursing, all while building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with Residents and their loved ones. We are looking for kind nurses to join our dedicated care home teams across the country, offering enhanced rates of pay that progress with your experience alongside a wide range of attractive company benefits. About you As a nurse at HC-One, you will build on your existing skill set, practicing in a nurse-led environment, developing complex decision making and collaborative skills - to name but a few! You will make a difference to our Residents at a time of their life when they may feel the most vulnerable, and they will look to you to guide and support them in life-changing decisions, which is a humbling and unbelievably rewarding part of the role. You will be a Registered Nurse with a valid Pin number and will understand your commitment to your profession through the standards of practice set by the NMC. You will have a passion to mentor and share your knowledge with your Colleagues, along with providing support as a practice supervisor and assessor to students. You will understand the importance of effective communication, both verbally and written, and role model professional behaviours. You will advocate and deliver a person-centred approach to care for the people living in our care home and their families. Safeguarding is everyones responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken. About HC-One At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. To be able to provide the kindest possible care there are 5 qualities that everyone who is part of the HC-One team shows up with, supports and coaches in each other every single day. We call these 5 qualities Kindness the HC-One Way: We are curious and ask questions, look for clues and seek to understand. We are compassionate and try to walk in the shoes of others. We're creative yet practical, using our imagination to make things happen. We are courageous in how we support residents to live the life they want, and we can always be counted on. We champion inclusivity, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can be themselves. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to learn from each other and better represent the communities we serve. Our dedicated, professional colleagues strive to always deliver outstanding care and we care about our talented teams too, supporting them in their professional and personal growth. We are committed to developing people that work for us through robust career pathways, CPD and post graduate programmes. Throughout your career, HC-One will invest in you with great opportunities to progress into regional and national roles. Rewards and benefits Are you ready to start your rewarding journey as a nurse at one of our HC-One care homes? We are here to support you through every step of your career and are committed to providing you with a quick and clear process from offering you a position to your very first working day. To compliment your salary, we offer paid NMC PIN renewal and access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Benefits include: Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications Free uniform Homemade meals whilst on shift Company pension scheme 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (contract dependent) Group life Assurance cover Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it Award-winning learning and development opportunities, with dedicated support to achieve additional qualifications. GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16. An opportunity to learn from experienced Colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team. Colleague discounts access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their families access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental, and financial issues Excellent Colleague recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one. We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

A Full time 10 PA Inpatient Specialty Doctor Post to a female 22 Bed acute Mental health Ward

The role involves helping the consultant psychiatrist with daily tasks such as participation in ward reviews, mental health act paperwork and Tribunal related work. Supporting the junior doctors on the team alongside wider MDT working.

There are ample opportunities for career growth and development. It is expected that successful applicants participate in departmental management and clinical governance.

Alongside other senior trainees within the department the successful applicant will be expected to provide leadership and support to junior doctors within the department.

The post involves Inpatient service based on North Ward, Irwell unit single sex Female ward 22 beds capacity. The doctor will join a friendly, well-established inpatient working Age Psychiatry Service which altogether includes one full-time Consultant, one full-time speciality doctor and at least two trainee doctor-a GP trainee and an FY2 dr . The team works closely with CMHT sectors the EIT team and Home treatment team.





This is an exciting time to join the Trust and there are opportunities to contribute to the organisations' development including service redesign involving more integrated models of person centred care for our local community. Bury has a very strong teaching commitment and the post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching of both mental health and non-mental health staff. There are close links to ongoing research projects within the service and academic links are encouraged.

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

Clinical: Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the specialist perinatal service. Assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions in line with the specialist perinatal psychological model of care. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary. Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for women and birthing people in the perinatal period. Use highly developed communication skills in working with people to understand their personal and often very sensitive difficulties, including bonding and attachment difficulties. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment and treatment of women and birthing people in line with the service. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT and other psychological formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language, and all the while keeping the baby, couple and family in mind. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols. Work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring stepped formulation driven care is delivered to maintain a matched-care approach. Assess and integrate issues surrounding the wider context of people's lives into the overall therapy process. Carry out clinical audits of service performance, including service user surveys and evaluations, and help to collate and disseminate the results for feedback. Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided clients. Provide specialist advice and consultation to other professionals / individuals / groups / committees across Parent-Infant Mental Health Services, Maternity, Health Visiting, Mental Health Trusts, Primary Care Trusts and other voluntary agencies regarding service matters relatedto the practice and delivery of specific agreed therapeutic modalities and service provision. Training and Supervision: Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the Specialist Perinatal Service approved supervision training and whole service training programme in perinatal mental health. Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service. After completion of supervision training, supervise staff in the service. Professional: Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (e.g., BPS, UKCP, BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the Department of Health (e.g., NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT and other psychological therapies in the perinatal period. Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager and Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to CPD and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant conferences / workshops relevant to perinatal and parent-infant mental health, in line with identified professional objectives. Participate in service improvement by highlighting issues and implementing changes in practice. Advisory / Liaison: Provide an advisory service on matters related to the practice and delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to individuals/groups/committees across the Mental Health Trust, Primary Care Trust and other voluntary agencies. Promote and maintain links within the wider system to help co-ordinate the provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service. General:To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Perinatal and Parent-Infant Mental Health, Maternity, Health Visiting and Primary Care Services.

See job description attached to view main responsibilities Communication: 1. To work as a team member of the AAU, establishing effective communication networks across the multidisciplinary team, particularly the medical team, AEC/ED/Short Stay Registered Nurse in charge, Patient Flow Team, Senior Trust Staff and with patients/relatives and carers while offering support to colleagues and requesting assistance as necessary. Assist in the development of communication systems and maintain existing effective systems within the clinical area, with nursing, the multi-disciplinary team, and support services staff. To report to the Unit Manager / Senior Nurse on duty in a timely manner, information relating to all work activity, e.g. identifying significant changes in relation to direct patient care/treatment plans To act as advocate for patients individual needs and choices Assist in the teaching of staff and learners in nursing practices, acting as link nurse/mentor for named learners as required. 6. Assist in the supervision, support, training and assessment of registered and non-registered skilled workers. 7. Participates in the induction of staff and preceptorship of staff. 8. Takes lead responsibility for teaching and assessing learners in practice and encourages critical reflection as in clinical supervision. To identify ways of overcoming potential barriers to effective communication 10. To demonstrates verbal communication through the ability to give basic information and support to individuals. To listen effectively and modify communication to individual needs. 11. To demonstrates written communication through the ability to record accurate, succinct, clear and legible reports and documentation. 12. To escalate clinical concerns to the relevant clinician/teams as per escalation policies in a timely manner 13. To receive and respond appropriately to telephone calls, e-mails and personal enquires accurately, courteously, and competently. 2 Leadership and Management 1. Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegate activities to team members appropriately 2. Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team in order to comply with the Trust and Departmental escalation plans, ensuring that relevant senior staff have been informed of position and appropriate action taken. 3. Supervises the delivery of care to maintain agreed standards. 4. Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegate activities to team members appropriately 5. Works collaboratively with the patient Flow Team in relation to decisions on patient flow issues. 6. Assists and supports the Unit Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes. 7. Supervises and monitors the work of staff within the Unit, ensuring that practice is evidence based and agreed protocols adhered to. 8. Co-ordinate care across the unit deploying staff and prioritising as necessary. 9. Ensure that staff rotas are planned to provide adequate staffing and skill mix. Identify when shortfalls occur, or are likely to occur, taking appropriate remedial action and necessary documentation. 10. Assist the Unit Manager to manage resources within agreed budgets as set by the Service Manager (budget holder) 11. Assist the Unit Manager in the recruitment and selection of staff following agreed personnel policies. 12. Be fully conversant with all policies and procedures required for the role, including major incident, fire, health and safety, disciplinary, managing employees attendance, capability, complaints and grievance and follow these as necessary. 13. Assist the Unit Manager to identify and manage performance issues including attendance, professional conduct, capability, etc. and liaise with HR as required. 14. Actively promote professional development amongst staff within the area 15. Assist the Unit Manager to ensure that all staff have agreed objectives and personal development plans and to produce these concomitants with appraisal reports in a timely manner. 16. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift. 17. Organises and deploys staff according to workload, ensuring appropriate staff cover and reporting any deficiencies to Unit Manager or to divisional staffing bleep holder 933. 18. Is able to deputise for the Unit Manager by holding the divisional staffing bleep when required and formulates appropriate staffing plans to ensure patient safety within the medical division with the Bronze/Silver manager on-duty. 19. Identifies problems and risks, decides on appropriate actions via a structured approach and reports promptly to other staff on matters requiring their input. 20. Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and other members of staff on different wards/departments. 21. Ensures all emergencies, untoward incidents, complaints and grievances are responded to and reported in accordance with Trust Policies 22. Contributes to the effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking, maintenance and storage of equipment 23. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift. Delivers clear, concise records and handover. 24. Manages own time and responds to unexpected demands in a professional manner. 3. Training & Development To provide support and guidance to trained and untrained members of the team Supervise and facilitate appropriate mentorship of students working within the area. Work in partnership with other nurses and trainers within the Trust in the co-ordination and delivery of training and development programmes Support and facilitate staff to keep up to date with changes in nursing practice, technology, research and health care. Provide practical support by working alongside nurses as a clinical and educational advisor. To include practical skills demonstration to nursing assistants new to the clinical area To act as practice supervisor for Trainee Assistant Practitioners To establish and lead on an aspect of care in a link role, disseminating changes and up to date information to the work team. Ensure Mandatory Training and e-Learning are up to date or liaises with educational lead designated for the area to book these in a timely manner. To liaise with educational leads for the Unit/Trust in ensuring team members are fully up to date with all e-Learning and Mandatory Training modules. 4. Clinical Duties: To act as team leader in the delivery of daily patient care, allocating responsibility for individual patient needs to available staffing resources in line with identified care needs. Clinically assesses new patients coming through the Unit and ensures the patient is moved to the appropriate clinical area within the Unit and in keeping with the Units established KPIs. To maintain and update patient documentation in respect of personal care delivery and clinical activity in a timely manner. 4. To Assess risks to patients which need to be managed in relation to their health and well-being within scope of nursing practice. To undertake a range of wound care techniques and redress in line with agreed protocols and individual wound management plans and to refer to Tissue Viability as per Trust policy. To be aware of Units Clinical Quality and Governance indicators, namely, patient experience, HAPUs, Hospital acquired infections, VTE performance, Falls, Lying and Standing BP, management of antibiotics and infection prevention; to attend Operational and Governance Unit meetings as delegated. To positively contribute to the quality checks of the Unit and to ensure all the daily checks of equipment and medication are completed according to the Units Standard Operating Procedures 8. Ensures that skilled care is given to patients and all medicines and treatments are administered as prescribed or delegated. 9. Act as a role model in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual programmes of care for patients. Utilises e-Care proficiently to implement all suggested and appropriate care plans. 10. Identify the need for changes to practice and the implications (including budgets). Agree these with the Unit Manager and lead agreed practice change. To use observation, assessment skills and role specific knowledge to monitor and manage patient progress and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to the MDT. To undertake physiological measurements, recognising normal parameters, recording and reporting as appropriate e.g. temperature, blood pressure, urinalysis To undertake an agreed range of additional clinical activities in line with defined competences/protocols specific to the specialism of the clinical area Ensures the maintenance of accurate clinical observations of patients condition. Ensures safe practice and ANTT to minimise the risk of infection to patients and staff. Plans discharge needs of patients from admission, ensuring appropriate involvement of inter professional team and other agencies in the process. Assesses the learning needs of individual patients and/or relatives. Instructs and demonstrates procedures to patients and/or relatives when competent to do so Evaluates the effectiveness of patient teaching and takes necessary action to achieve objectives.

See full job description attached. Job summary: Principle Objectives: To provide clinical leadership and training on the delivery of care for adults (over the age of 18) who have mental health needs. To provide training and support that will improve the experience of these patients and those who are involved in their care. To be responsible for developing care packages and programs of care for adults, including older people who self-harm or have an eating disorder, including the involvement of multi-agency input around the patient and their carer or familys needs. To communicate complex and sensitive information and advice to patients and, as appropriate, their families, carers and professionals, including information about diagnosis and prognosis, to find ways of enabling the information to be understood, providing empathy and reassurance To support and enable ED and inpatient teams to undertake safe approaches to caring for individuals with mental health needs Deliver and support evaluation of workforce development in adult Mental Health to improve staff knowledge and skills across the organisation including active involvement of patients and mental health service users, ensuring the voice of these people is at the core of service development and delivery. Support the delivery of key quality and performance indicators and evidence impact relating to Mental Health approaches and care, including the experience of patients and families. To provide enhanced specialist level supervision and guidance, using person-centred care, therapeutic skills, sharing of knowledge, evidence-based practice and critical reflective practice.