This is an exciting opportunity to join the Home Treatment team (SHTT) in Stockport as we are currently undergoing a transformation in service delivery and care. We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic people to contribute to this development.
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist with experience in Mental Health to work in the HTT.
The HTT is a multi disciplinary team with staff from a range of professions including, mental health nurses, occupational therapists, social workers and support workers. The team has a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist, and full admin support.

The core purpose of this role is to work within the Home Treatment team to embed the Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention pathway across the service within the framework of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), in collaboration with the wider MDT staff and work towards a recovery focused ethos.

The post holder will function as part of the MDT to deliver the Interventions required to support individuals through the pathway and equip them with the skills and confidence to enable a safe discharge from the service. This role will involve crisis work; all aspects of the role will be brief and time limited, but will aim to retain an occupational focus.

The post holder will be highly skilled and competent in conducting OT assessments developing outcome based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence based outcome measures.

The post holder will provide a range of highly skilled interventions that will be delivered on both a group and individual basis and share those skills with other team members.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are really proud of our Pennine Care People and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
• To be responsible for the assessment treatment and evaluation of patients referred specifically for OT intervention from the Home Treatment team.
• Undertake assessment to determine the need for longer term support (e.g. referral on to CMHT) under the Care Programme Approach.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement brief individualised programmes of care/interventions.
• To assess OT need and plan therapeutic OT interventions using the Model of Human Occupation.
• To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.
• To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to ensure up-to-date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact.
• Ensure that outcome measures are evidenced using standardised assessment tools such as OSA, OCAIRS, MOHOST.
• To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers’ and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
• To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers' are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation.
• To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
• To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
• Participate in risk assessment and formulation of risk management plans
• Supervise and assess students during placements.
• Provide supervision to staff in the team according to trust policy and standards.

Practice Developments
• To ensure that patients, their families and carers' are directly involved in decisions which affect their care.
• To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers'. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as a senior point of contact on the ward.
• To initiate patient focused interventions and developments, which reflect social, cultural and spiritual needs.
• To ensure that high standards of record keeping, patient assessment, care planning, risk assessment and management are delivered.
• To lead or participate in programmes of work as required by service.
• To actively contribute to the Trust wide O.T. forum and work stream groups.

Organisation and Management
• To promote the involvement of service users, relatives and carers and advocacy workers in the evaluation and development of service delivery.
• To take an active role in the management of resources as relevant to the post
• To delegate appropriate duties to junior registered and support staff, providing relevant direction and oversight.
• To assist in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents within the community mental health team.
• To demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Trust Policies, Guidelines and Protocols, actively contributing to their development and ensuring they are effectively delivering a high standard of clinical care.

Education, Training and Development
• To ensure that you fulfil all statutory and mandatory training requirements meeting the requirements of registration with HCPC.
• To promote and maintain high professional standards demonstrating a commitment to CPD and adhering to the code of ethics and professional conduct.
• To participate in clinical / professional and managerial supervision and provide practice / clinical supervision to designated registered and non-registered staff within the community mental health service.
• To participate in the Trust appraisal process.
• To support the acute services manager in the development, organisation and delivery of training specific to the service.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.




This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

We are looking for dynamic mental health nurses with previous inpatient mental health experience who thrive in a fast paced environment.

The successful candidates will be either an existing band 6 or a band 5 that has the right amount, of patient focus, enthusiasm, and hard work ethic that will drive the team forward.

You will have natural leadership qualities and be ready to act as a passionate advocate for excellent patient care within the wards.

You will benefit from our enhanced supervision, additional training and leadership development programme.

To provide leadership and support to the inpatient nursing team and in the absence of the Clinical Lead, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the ward and department. To deliver a high standard of care to inpatient services users. To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated resources.



We have a Band 6 nursing opportunity within Saxon Suite, which is an acute male mental health ward based at Tameside General Hospital, Ashton Under Lyne.

12 - 18 months experience at Band 5 required for this role.



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 22 May 2024

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RMN or RNLD) with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over-riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible.

Your day-to-day…

• Produce outstanding written reports based on your nursing assessments & observations
• Work closely with the management team to develop the service, audit, & improve quality
• Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing
• Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained collectively with residents, relatives & other healthcare professionals
• Administer medicines within healthcare procedure & Healthcare Commission guidelines

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• NHS & employee discount scheme
• 50% NMC registration renewal paid by Cygnet
• Most of our sites provide free meals on shift
• Free parking
• Bespoke career pathways
• Plus much more

You…

An experienced RMN/RNLD with a current Pin Number, you’ll have…

Essential:

• The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
• A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
• A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
• Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable:

• The ability to deputise in a clinical lead role
• An interest in leadership, research & assessment

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving and innovative team working within the London Borough of Wandsworth Local Authority. The Family Safeguarding Team works within Children’s Services and provides mental health assessment and intervention to parents and carers of children open to Children’s Social Care on Child in Need and Child Protection Plans. Within the London Borough of Wandsworth, the wider Family Safeguarding model seeks to provide multidisciplinary support to families and comprises of Social Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, Child Practitioners, Drug and Alcohol Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners and Domestic Abuse Workers.

The Mental Health Practitioner will work with parents, carers of children, families and other agencies. The post-holder will be responsible for delivering clinical and evidence-based treatment and interventions to parents/partners/care givers with a mental health condition, who may also who experience (or perpetrate) domestic abuse or misuse substances.

The Family Safeguarding Team sits within the wider community adult mental health provision within Wandsworth and the post-holder will liaise with wider services to ensure smooth transitioning between services, should the need arise.


• Build trusting and collaborative relationships with parents, service users and their families.
• Understand what is important to the service user in their life.
• Offer help and support to the service user to develop and set goals with what is important to them and their families.
• Help them to feel hopeful about the things that are important to them.
• Provide support and advice with being involved in their community- for example housing, employment, education, welfare benefits, social life and peer support networks.
• Help service users to feel in control of their life including self-management tools and techniques.
• They mental health practitioner will also work closely with the team manager and senior leadership team around the evaluation, monitoring and development of the Family Safeguarding framework, ensuring the team is working towards and inline with the KPIs which have been set out and agreed.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

1. Undertake mental health needs and risk screening assessments of parents/partners/care givers whose children are being supported by Children’s Services

2. Undertake short-term supportive intervention work with families who have severe anxiety/mental health difficulties that impacts on their ability to engage with the Family Safeguarding Teams

3. Assist parents/partners/care givers to engage with relevant and appropriate adult mental health services and/or refer to psychologists within the Family Safeguarding Team

4. Provide consultation on mental health issues to other professionals within the Family Safeguarding Teams, contributing to multi-disciplinary working and, as part of that, be an Approved on 21st October 2021 (Cluster with CAJE 1321) Family Safeguarding MH Practitioner, Band 6
Page 2 of 9 excellent advocate for mental health attending relevant team meetings/group supervision as needed within Family Safeguarding Teams

5. Ensure any treatment programme for mental health conditions includes an on-going assessment of the risk of child abuse or further domestic abuse, in conjunction with other team members.

6. Contribute to the development and undertake training events and workshops, disseminating knowledge around mental health difficulties to other colleagues in Family Safeguarding Teams

7. Assist the Teams to ensure parents/partners (and their own Carers) are screened against the social care eligibility criteria in line with the Care Act 2014 and are referred to Adult Social Care colleagues for assessments of their eligibility to funded social care.

8. For those parents/partners (and their own Carers) who are not eligible to funded social care, offer direct support, information and advice about managing mental health difficulties, as well as signpost to other support services


This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

Working for one of the fastest growing private clinic and pharmacies in the UK based within the Holborn area, you’ll have the opportunity to join this medical cannabis business within their team in the role of Medical Secretary.

You’ll require the following essentials to be considered for this position:

• Current or recent experience of working within a medical secretary or medical assistant role, or have had experience in a similar administrative role within a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance billing processes, and regulatory requirements
• A customer service-oriented mindset with a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) software and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and courteous demeanour
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping
• Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

As a Medical Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the administrative functions of the medical practice. You will be responsible for managing patient appointments, maintaining medical records, coordinating communications, and providing exceptional customer service to patients and visitors.

Within this position, you’ll also be carrying out the following duties:

• Supporting the Practice Manager and Executive Team
• Preparing Medical Letters
• Participating and minuting staff meetings, clinical management meetings, executive meetings
• Typing letters, clinical reports and transcriptions and updating databases and spreadsheets
• Communicating with patients
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records

Working hours and Salary

Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm.

Salary is between £27,500pa - £30,000pa depending on experience

25 Days Holiday

Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions

Supportive work environment with a collaborative team culture and commitment to employee well-being

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Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our multidisciplinary Team within the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Why?

We have recently completed a service redesign/re-structure to enable our focus to shift towards health promotion/wellbeing and the prevention of ill-health. This has seen significant investment by the Trust to support new ways of working and as such we are in the process of creating several new opportunities and roles.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and support us through this transition period and beyond allowing us to put staff health and wellbeing exactly where it belongs, at the heart of everything we do.

We have secured a new operational service based at Winwick, Warrington and satellite units in the Netherton / Knowsley areas of Liverpool to support delivery of the service across the Trust footprint. We will also support opportunities for remote working in line with operational demands.

Who do we want?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Wellbeing Facilitator to join our team. The post holder will be responsible for the training and delivery of a range of health and wellbeing intervention within our Wellbeing Strategic Plan that will improve the health of NHS colleagues.

Shortlisting planned for 6 June 2024
Interview planned for 13 June 2024

The role of Wellbeing Facilitator has been developed specifically to provide support to our colleagues to improve their physical wellbeing and their mental resilience. The post holder will act as a wellbeing
champion and an ambassador of wellbeing across our entire workforce.
The Wellbeing Facilitator will work as part of a team to support people to improve their health by coaching and training individuals and groups to lead a healthy lifestyle. The post holder will use behaviour change
techniques with individuals and groups across the workforce to empower them to identify, make and sustain positive lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to ‘perfect care’ – care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We’re currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Work alongside Merseycare colleagues to assess lifestyle risk factors and support them to develop relevant wellbeing improvement initiatives.
2. To support the delivery of a range of training intervention as a key component part of the Mersey Care HW@W agenda.
3. To work along side the Occupational Health Team to identify and support new ways of improving workforce health.
4. Deliver healthy lifestyle interventions to Mersey Care colleagues and those contracted to receive a service.
5. Deliver multi component interventions to colleagues incorporating goal setting, physical activity, healthy eating, physical and mental health sessions.
6. Monitor attendance and achievements of colleagues on courses or activities recording and documenting as appropriate.
7. Organise and facilitate groups and/or individuals to develop self-care skills.
8. Whilst working with colleagues, identify barriers and possible solutions to making sustainable lifestyle changes.
9. Support the development of new interventions within the Occupational health and wellbeing services.
10. Support the development of new lifestyle initiatives which will offer peer support to clients trying to maintain lifestyle changes.
11. To assist the Occupational health and wellbeing services to continually review the development and improvement of the range of services provided.
12. To contribute to evaluation/research initiatives designed to generate data regarding the effectiveness of the service.
13. Participate in wellbeing events across divisions and meetings as required.
14. Support promotional activities and events for the service.
15. Be responsible for co-ordination of a named designated project.
16. Produce progress or activity reports as required in relation to service.
17. To support Occupational health and wellbeing and its interests, and other public health teams as required at local and regional events.
18. Alert line manager to any issues in work regarding specific areas of concern which may require specialist support including concerns about individuals or work in the community.
19. Liaising with other team members in the production of reports, newsletters, and contact with the media.
20. Undertake any other duties that may be required, and which are applicable to the grade of the post.
21. To plan and organise time effectively to meet the needs of the individuals and the service.
22. To understand and apply Health & Safety requirements in line with Mersey Care Policy & Procedures.
23. To help to build up strong links between the service and all organisations and other interestedpartners.
24. Required to operate as part of a team, sharing information and knowledge and learning.
25. To be responsible in developing and contributing to team support networks and join in team learning activities.
26. Facilitate and support individuals to develop their knowledge and skills about health and well-being.
27. Build and maintain knowledge of key contacts within the organisation.
28. Promote the equality and value the diversity issues and link to the relevant partners.
29. Keep accurate and confidential client records


This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment? We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated Occupational Therapists to join our team in Somerset

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Hours: 09:00 - 17:30
Location: Neighbourhood Community Teams (Community-based)
Start Date: May 20, 2024
End Date: September 30, 2024
Rate: £35 per hour Ltd but is dependant on experience and payment model

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our neighbourhood community teams. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting Occupational Therapy assessments in the community. Key responsibilities include:

- Completing recommendations for Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs)
- Conducting complex moving and handling assessments
- Performing housing options assessments

Requirements:

- Qualified Occupational Therapist with relevant experience
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in conducting assessments in community settings is preferred

Benefits:

Competitive pay
Four weekly payroll runs.
£250 training allowance.
Excellent pay rates.
Exceptional referral bonuses.
Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact.
Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email.
Ltd & PAYE payment options available.
Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
FREE DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services.
FREE Occupational Health Check and Immunizations.

Are you happy with your current agency? At SCS, we believe in rewarding your loyalty and hard work!
- £150 Agency Switch Bonus - If you're unhappy with your current agency or simply fancy a change, Service Care Solutions will give you £150 for bringing your current contract to us.
- £250 Welcome Bonus - We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of two weeks in your new placement.
- Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) - Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we'll give you up to £750 per Referral.

If interested, please contact 01772 208961 or send your CV to Brett.smith@servicecare.org.uk

We are presently on the lookout for enthusiastic and flexible SLTs to become part of our vibrant team in Bromley, London.

Here are the essential details regarding the role requirements.

Job Opportunities in Speech and Language Therapy

Position 1: B 6/7 Adult SLT
Location: Domiciliary/home visits in the community in Sidcup/Bromley and surrounding areas

Commencement Date: ASAP
Duration: Minimum three months - ongoing
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible hours (Minimum 15 hours, Maximum 30 hours per week)

Responsibilities:
- Managing an adult community caseload
- Specialization in Dysphagia management
- Independently handling dysphagia cases

Requirements:
- Minimum two years' experience in acquired swallowing disorders with adults
- Driver with own car preferred, but non-drivers with relevant experience will be considered

Disbursements: Mileage accrued during home visits

Position 2: B6 Children's Dysphagia SLT

Location: Phoenix CRC and patient's homes - Sidcup/Bromley and surrounding areas

Commencement Date: ASAP
Duration: Until end of December 2024
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 3 days per week, 9am-5pm

Responsibilities:
- Specialization in pediatric dysphagia management
- Providing clinical services

Requirements:
- Recognized SLT degree
- HCPC registered
- Competencies in dysphagia management

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

We offer various benefits, including a sign-up bonus for new nurses and a referral fee bonus. Other benefits include fast-track DBS disclosures, weekly payroll runs, training allowance, competitive pay rates, specialist health consultants, frequent notifications of opportunities, and flexible payment options.

If interested, please contact 01772 208961 or send your CV to Brett.smith@servicecare.org.uk

Job Opportunity: Community Psychiatric Nurse in Coventry,

Are you a Mental Health Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Community Psychiatric Nurse in Coventry. This is a temporary agency contract based in a community setting.

Job Description

• Work as an effective professional in a multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Team.
• To prioritise and respond to urgent referrals for assessments as required and deliver high quality health and social care within the Care Programme Approach framework and to participate in duty rotas when required.
• Hold care co-ordinator responsibility for a caseload of services users and their carers. Responsibility for assessing individual care needs and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans,
• Work Monday to Friday, 9-5

Pay Rate

The pay rate for this role is £26.00Ltd an hour, paid weekly via an umbrella company.

Benefits

• Approved supplier to over 400 organisations nationwide
• Subsidised training / FREE mandatory training
• Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
• Loyalty reward scheme
• Free DBS
• Four-day payroll

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk. We also offer a £150 sign-up bonus and a £250 referral bonus, so if you know anyone who may be interested, please feel free to refer them to us.
Thank you for your interest in Service Care Solutions.
Kind regards

To undertake multidisciplinary neurological assessments, to be able to identify the needs of the clients and to work closely with the MDT on joint goals. These clients will present with a variety of complex neurological conditions. To undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments: functional, cognitive, visual, vocational, seating, and upper limb assessments and identify areas of priority for patient-centred intervention. To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice, and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with trust guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioners, Social Services, healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes. To be responsible for gaining informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent. Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

To provide assessment, treatment, and management of speech, language and communication difficulties in children and young people with SEN attending Islington Special Schools. To develop clinical knowledge and skills in appropriate specialist assessment, intervention, and management of speech, language, and communication difficulties in children and young people with SEN, seeking support and supervision from clinical supervisor as appropriate. To develop knowledge in special educational needs including learning disability, autism, sensory and physical disabilities, underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures. To develop the ability to reflect on auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness. To develop and demonstrate specialist knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication assessment and interventions. To make appropriate clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases, seeking advice as appropriate. To develop clear care plans based on best practice. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness reflecting on evidence-based practice and outcome measures. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties. To communicate complex condition related information to carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. To work closely with children/young people carers, MDT and families, in order to agree plan of management. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, and seek guidance from clinical supervisor or team lead as required. To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties. To demonstrate excellent communication skills. To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or parents/carers to engage in the therapeutic process To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special and complex needs and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same. To develop and demonstrate the ability to manage children with behaviours of concern including being aware of behaviour management plans, liaising with the MDT, and seeking appropriate consultation as appropriate. To monitor and review the progress of children and young people against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate. To adapt practice to meet individual client circumstances. To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements based on research and the evidence based practice.To be aware of legal requirements relating to the provision of a speech and language therapy service. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes and write reports reflecting highly specialist knowledge, ensuring that they meet departmental standards and are in line with local Trust Policy, and RCSLT professional standards. To demonstrate knowledge of current policies and practice in education and incorporate these into the model of working as appropriate. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload independently, independently accessing planned supervision to support the process and inform service lead/team lead on issues of service delivery including shortfall, service pressures etc. To develop and demonstrate skills in dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management. To contribute to multi-agency assessment procedures as required. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and situations, recognising and resolving potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs. To ensure that children and young people are referred to other services as appropriate. To monitor and evaluate specialist service delivery and provide progress reports as required. To demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the issues associated with clinical governance and their application to professional practice. This will include compliance with / adherence to, and implementation of service and service area and Trust policies, National and Local guidelines and RCSLT Professional and Clinical and Guidelines. To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures, Mental Capacity Act, working with Vulnerable Adults and other legal frameworks. To be accountable for professional action and recognising professional boundaries, and working within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct. To work independently accessing appraisal within an Personal Development Review at pre-determined intervals.

Please see attached job description and person specification. To apply for this job-this link will take you to TRAC recruitment site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The team is developing and expanding with the potential of becoming a 24hr service covering 365 days a year. As such you will be expected to work a shift pattern which has the potential to include night shift. At present the teamwork across 7 days. We are looking for fulltime and part time staff, therefore candidates should state their preferred working arrangements in the application form. This is a challenging but rewarding role, offering an exciting opportunity to those who have a professional registration with the NMC or HCPC. You will need to have strong assessment and therapeutic skills to fulfill this role. You will require the ability to work autonomously whilst still contributing to the team as a whole. Previous experience of working with older people who are suffering from a range of mental health conditions is essential. The role requires working with many other organisations and partners to ensure that the patient receives appropriate care. Therefore, the successful candidates must be good at communicating and using an electronic patient record. We offer excellent staff support through clinical supervision and teamwork. You will have a positive approach to work, with a demonstrable background of providing high quality care and evidence of commitment to professional development. You will have experience and willingness to teach and educate others as well as a commitment to service development. You will be responsible for the leadership of junior staff and health care assistants to produce the best possible outcomes for older people in the community and healthcare settings. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To complete the first level assessment of the patients needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met. To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care. To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions. Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters. To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials. To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed. To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24 hr period. Have frequent exposure to body fluids, odours and infections and ensure that personal protective equipment is used as required, adhering to Trust policies in relation to Health and Safety and Infection Control. Be involved in the collection of samples for diagnostic testing, e.g. urine collection and sputum collection. Administer medicines as prescribed with adherence to Guidelines for Medicines Administration (NMC2002) and The Royal Marsden Medicines Management Policy. This will exclude administration by the intravenous route or through subcutaneous syringe driver until you have passed the written drug administration test and have been assessed as competent. To be aware of the emotional demands that comes with treating cancer patients and their families.

1. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance in a particular area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team.2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met.3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards.5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team.6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.7. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords/documentation.