Administration support for community mental health jobs in United Kingdom

Nurse Barking Hall £20.90 per hour Bank hours available Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our nursing team at our lovely nursing home, Barking Hall. Barking Hall is surrounded by stunning scenery and gardens. Once part of the stables of a much larger estate, it is beautifully tranquil, set on the edge of the hamlet of Barking next to the busier town of Needham Market. The home itself has a very calm and friendly atmosphere, the staff and residents look upon the home like an extended family. What would a typical day look like? • Provide support and care to our residents, meeting their physical and psychological needs, • Administration, documentation and ordering of prescribed medication, • Support with new admissions and discharges of residents, • Weekly GP rounds, • Updating and maintaining resident care plans, liaising with external parties where applicable As part of our commitment to our nursing community, you will be provided with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established clinical training team. In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Company Pension, • 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay, • Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person, • Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing, • Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy, • Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents. If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.

Job overviewThis post is for 0.6 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist (x 3 posts) working in Intensive Outreach pathways within the Core Community Mental Health of the Northern Boroughs of the trust as work progresses with the transformation of community mental health services in line with the NHS Long Term plan. The post is substantive, and these are new posts created from the new investment from the ICB to develop this pathway. The Consultant Psychiatrist works closely with GPs, the MDT, and a number of intersecting systems, such as housing, social services and the Trust Intensive Teams. The focus is on relationship-building, encouraging reflective practice and collaborative working. Main duties of the jobGeneral Expectations of a Consultant Psychiatrist employed with North London NHS Foundation Trust include• To work within the MDT promoting respect for all professional groups and focusing upon coherent and integrated teamwork.• To be Section 12(2) approved and have approved clinician status and participate in the Trust-wide Section 12 daytime rota.• To provide second opinions for consultant colleagues if requested.• To keep up with administration and note-keeping on the electronic patient record system in a timely manner, including letters to GPs, Dialog+ and risk assessments.• To assist with Serious Incident investigations and complaints if requested.• To keep up to date with mandatory training.• To attend and participate in Consultants' and Management meetings to keep informed of service issues and developments.• Other management/clinical supporting activity (to be negotiated as required by the Trust.)Working for our organisationNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy: We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for allWe will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe specific clinical and managerial responsibilities of the post-holder will be as follows:• To provide advice and support to local GPs, and other practice staff, regarding the assessment and management of the mental health difficulties of patients registered with their practices. This may be done through case discussions, joint consultations and bespoke training, as appropriate.• To provide consultant input and clinical leadership to the local Intensive Outreach pathway within the Core Community Mental Health Teams. • To assist with diagnosis, formulation, medication reviews, Dialog+ care planning, management plans, risk assessments, safety plans (Formerly crisis plans), and self-help plans as required for these patients referred to the team.• As necessary to provide direct clinical assessments of patients and to provide follow-up as appropriate.• To assist in the prioritization (“triage”) of new referrals to the service. • To maintain effective communication with GPs, primary care staff, patients and their carers.• To work flexibly within timetabled working hours, so that urgent clinical matters can be prioritized. • To carry out Mental Health Act and domiciliary assessments as required.• To play a key role in implementing improved linkage between primary and secondary care services.• To liaise and work closely with local NHS Talking Therapies (Formerly IAPT services for anxiety and depression (also provided by NLFT) and other primary care providers in order to provide a joined up primary care mental health service.• To liaise and work closely with local voluntary services as part of the new model of core community teams• To provide clinical input, where necessary, to multi-disciplinary case conferencing around difficult patients being managed solely in primary care. • To engage with local service user participation models.• To participate in management activities and governance processes related to the Core Teams, including audits and quality improvement projects. • To play an integral role in the performance of the team, the further development of the service, and the development of clinical pathways and priorities of the service line.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- MB BS or equivalent qualificationDesirable criteria- Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management- Additional clinical qualificationEligibilityEssential criteria- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date- Included on the GMC LD Specialist Register OR within six months- Approved clinician- Section 12 ApprovalDesirable criteria- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice- Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeClinical skills, knowledge and experienceEssential criteria- Excellent knowledge in specialty- Excellent clinical skills using biopsycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCADesirable criteria- Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills and lifelong learningEssential criteria- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training- Ability to work in and lead team- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.- Participated in research or service evaluation.Desirable criteria- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken- Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation- Evidence of achievement in education, research, and audit

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, (LGT), is a community-focused provider of local and acute care, delivering high-quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. We provide whole-life care and are here to support our communities to live healthier lives as well as taking care of them when they need us the most.Employing almost 7,500 colleagues, affectionately known as Team LGT, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham, and at over a dozen community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.We have recently launched our new vision and values to mark the LGT10 – the tenth anniversary of our Trust forming in 2013. Our trust vision is to be exceptional. In the quality of our patient care; our support for colleagues; and in the difference we make through our partnerships and in our communities.To achieve this we value Respect, Compassion, and Inclusion; Being accountable over staying comfortable; Listening over always knowing best; and Succeeding together over achieving alone. You can read more about our visions and values hereOur hospitals and community sites provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as emergency and planned care. The Trust is rated as “good” or “outstanding” in over three-quarters of the services inspected by the Care Quality Commission.Every year our work includes performing 10,000 procedures in our theatres; bringing seven and a half thousand new lives into the world; carrying out 570,000 visits to patients in their homes or communities and providing emergency care for more than 300,000 patients arriving in our busy Urgent and Emergency Departments.LGT is a centre for the education and training of medical students enrolled with King’s College London’s GKT School of Medical Education. We are a training centre for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. We are pioneering new roles that will support the changing needs of our patients and are one of the largest employers of physician associates in the country.We are committed to working with our partners to deliver the best outcomes for our local communities. This means playing an active role in the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS), and in formal partnerships including the South East London Acute Provider Collaborative, provider partnerships with our local mental health trusts and borough-based boards of the ICS in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham.Job overviewThe Rota Coordinator is responsible for managing the Emergency Medicine medical staffing rotas. A key function of this role will include the co-ordination of medical staff rotas to ensure the service is resourced to the required levels each day.Main duties of the jobota management to include: compliance, hours, induction and locum bookings of the junior doctors across the division. Advising Service Manager and Lead Clinicians on rota issues and absence recording in line with relevant policies e.g. Special Leave Policy Ahead of the implementation of e-rostering, devising systems to compile and record sickness, annual leave and study leave.Take a lead role in filling all vacant shifts, ensuring there is a weekly contingency plan in place. To ensure the efficient organisation of the rotas, co-ordinating doctors leave in order to support the delivery of the service.To support Clinical Directors, Lead Clinicians, SPRs to ensure that there isappropriate medical cover across the division Allocate junior doctors’ four, six and twelve monthly rota patterns Be the main point of contact for securing locum cover for Consultants, junior doctors and middle grade staff where there is a staffing shortfallBe the main point of contact for collecting and recording Consultants Middle Grade & Junior Doctor annual leave, study leave and sick leave.Working for our organisationOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability3. Improving the experience of staff with disability4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development5. Making equalities mainstreamDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesEnsure these rotas are completed proactively to ensure rotas are developed in a forward planning manner to assist with operational and personal arrangements. Liaise with other colleagues and stakeholders to achieve this.Book locums as required/directed for compliance of rotas and in line with Divisional guidance for short-term cover.Ensure rotas are circulated to all Divisional areas to make sure cover arrangements are widely known throughout the Division.Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria- NVQ 5/Degree or equivalent acquired through study or combination of study and relevant experienceExperienceEssential criteria- Experience of working in a clinical administration role enabling a knowledge of systems and ways of working in a busy clinical setting to be developed and applied to performance in this role.- Experience of working in a post with similar responsibilities- Understanding of relevant NHS policies and procedures.KnowledgeEssential criteria- A good knowledge of corporate and information governance issues.- Sound understanding of practical Data Protection issues.- Understanding of the differences between all contracts for medical and dental staff e.g. training contracts- Good working knowledge and understanding of medical staffing issues including terms and conditions of service and Junior Doctors rotations- Knowledge of managing medical rotas.Desirable criteria- Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, BSMS system, erosteringWe reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, please apply early. We do not contact applicants with the outcome of the shortlisting. If you have been shortlisted, you will receive an invite to an assessment day or interview.As a local employer and anchor institution we work closely with our community to recruit locally and we welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce are reflective of the local communities which we serve. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply including if you are Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT+. We have a number of active staff networks including Disability, LGBT+, Multicultural Inclusion and Women’s staff networks to bring staff together and celebrate diversity across our whole workforce. Please note that sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is subject to Trust allocation and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approval.

Job overviewWe are looking to recruit a Full time Health Visitor Administrator to fill a vacancy within the Camden Health Visiting Administration Team. As part of your role, you will be supporting the Health Visiting Service to deliver high standards of care to children and families within the community.We are seeking an organised and motivated Health Visitor Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to our Health Visiting Service, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of care to children and families within the community.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and processing referrals, coordinating appointments and clinics, supporting the duty health visitor, handling telephone and email enquiries, and maintaining accurate electronic patient records in line with confidentiality and data protection standards.The role also includes minute taking at meetings, monitoring and ordering stock, ensuring clinical equipment is serviced and recorded appropriately, and liaising with Estates regarding office and facilities matters. You will work closely with Health Visitors, other healthcare professionals, and partner agencies, providing high-quality administrative support that underpins the effective delivery of community healthcare services. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload are essential.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide high quality, comprehensive and confidential administrative support to the Health Visiting Team, contributing to the effective delivery of services to children and families within the community.The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills and have the ability to work independently, using discretion, judgement and critical analysis where appropriate to support the smooth running of the service.Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UKWorking for our organisationWe are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.Benefits of working for CNWL include:- 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service- NHS discounts- New starters will have a 13-week probation period which is a supportive process to allow individuals to learn and work within the key aspects of their role over a period of time- If you would like to see what it's like to work for CNWL please have a look at job description and main responsibilitiesTo answer incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner, providing reassurance and empathy to parents, carers and families, taking and relaying accurate messages to members of the Health Visiting Team. The post holder will use knowledge and initiative to recognise when enquiries or messages are urgent in nature and ensure these are escalated promptly to the appropriate clinician.To provide comprehensive administrative support to the Health Visiting Team at base, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service. This includes the management of registering and discharging service users, working across various databases and electronic systems to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.To undertake a range of administrative duties including word processing, typing letters, minute taking and preparing general correspondence as required. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate flexibility in responding to the changing demands of daily administrative tasks and service priorities.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- GCSE or other qualificationDesirable criteria- A Level or EquivalentExperienceEssential criteria- Relevant experience or secretarial experience.- Experience of data entry using various databasesDesirable criteria- Experience of working in an NHS settingSkills & KnowledgeEssential criteria- Demonstrable knowledge of MS Word, Outlook and Excel- Accurate data entry and typing skillsDesirable criteria- Accurate minute takingAttitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristicsEssential criteria- Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity- Understanding of Data Protection / Confidentiality- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Ability to work unsupervised- Ability to prioritise own workload- Ability to work within a team- Able to deal with difficult/emotional callers

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’.We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone’s potential as change makers.The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust. Our ValuesWe take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I’m going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you’ll be part of something special.As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.Job overviewNational and Specialist CAMHS present an exciting opportunity to recruit a highly motivated and experienced clinician to a part-time (0.6 wte) band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist post within the multi-disciplinary Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND) based at the Michael Rutter Centre. SCAAND provides an all ability service for young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disability. SCAAND provides highly specialist assessments and interventions for young people, focusing on mental health support for this population. This role focuses on psychological provision for young people without an intellectual disability, but the successful applicant would work clinically across all ability levels.SCAAND has excellent links with KCL and Clinical Psychology training courses, and staff benefit from excellent team support and professional development opportunities. Clinical work in the team is diverse, collaborative, evidence-based and truly multi-disciplinary, and includes an interesting mix of direct and indirect intervention and consultation to clinicians in local teams. The role offers a range of service development, supervision, teaching, clinical leadership and research opportunities, and SCAAND clinicians have access to a range of CPD and training both within and outside of SLAM NHS Trust.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will work as a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the SCAAND multi-disciplinary team. Clinical Psychology work in the team includes contributing to comprehensive MDT assessments, providing specialist psychological and cognitive assessment, formulation and interventions for children, young people and parents/carers, and providing consultation, training and support to local CAMHs clinicians and multi-agency networks.The role also includes providing supervision, line management and support within the team. Supporting the psychological aspects of case formulation and planning within the multi-disciplinary team is also a key component of the role, and highly valued within the team in both regular meetings and joint working. There are also opportunities for developing and delivering teaching and training internally within the service, to local training programmes, including KCL DClinPsy, and to external services and other agencies. The post holder will work closely with other clinical psychologists in SCAAND and MDT colleagues. They will work with service and pathway leads in SCAAND to support the clinical governance and service development work of the team, including audits, research, service evaluation and quality improvement projects. There will be opportunities to lead on aspects of service development, relevant to the post-holder’s specialisms, within the team and the wider SCAAND service. Working for our organisationFlexible working:As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. (This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)About our locations:SCAAND is based at the Michael Rutter Centre for Children and Young People, Denmark Hill in South London. The role will require travel to clients in the community e.g. home visits, schools or community bases as appropriate and across the Trust and nationally when required. (Due to move to the Pears Maudsley Children and Young People (PMCYP) at the Maudsley Hospital in early 2026)Maudsley Hospital (headquarters) Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants. Detailed job description and main responsibilities• To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a psychological assessment and therapy service to young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (particularly autistic young people) and those with intellectual disability seen in National Specialist CAMHS SCAAND and personally provide highly specialist clinical input.• To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.• To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in mental health in neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disability more generally. • To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychological practitioners particularly in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions• To promote service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.• To work as an autonomous professional within registration body guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters.• To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved.• To support the coordination of staff support within their area, working closely with Corporate Psychology and Psychotherapy to support colleagues and ensure all staff in SLaM have access to evidence based support. To participate, as a recipient, in staff support work when appropriate.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I)Desirable criteria- Training and/ or expertise in autism specific assessments (eg ADOS-2, ADI-R) (A/I)- Additional post graduate training in one or more relevant psychological models (Positive Behaviour Support, DBT, etc) (A/I)- Management qualification, management training course completion or line management experience (A/I)ExperienceEssential criteria- Substantial experience of having worked as a clinical specialist in a CAMHS setting with young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (including autism and intellectual disability) with significant complexity (A/I)- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in children and adolescence with neurodevelopmental conditions or intellectual disabilities. (A/I)- Experience of proposing and implementing service development projects within own service area. (A/I)KnowledgeEssential criteria- Theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and the evidence base for the relevant treatment for young people with neurodevelopmental presentations including autism and intellectual disability (A/I/R)- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. (A/I/R)- To select and administer specialist psychological assessments including standardised cognitive assessments, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources. (A/I/R)Desirable criteria- Demonstrated understanding of consultation and clinical supervision of psychologists and non-psychologists related to neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health and safeguarding (A/I)SkillsEssential criteria- Advanced selection and administration of psychometric and neuropsychological tests, including those that require complex manipulation of test materials). (A/I/R)- Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups and sensitively managing, a number of people’s needs simultaneously within the context of therapeutic work/consultation. (A/I/R)- Advanced skills in working with a number of clients and systems together, managing the highly complex emotional relationships within and between the component parts of the systems in ways, which maximise the potential for therapeutic outcomes (A/I/R)Desirable criteria- Specialist practitioner skills in working with emotion dysregulation such as DBT skills (A/I/R/E)- Specialist practitioner skills in working with individuals with behaviour that challenges (A/I/R/E)AbilitiesEssential criteria- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles. (A/I/R)The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. We aim to put this commitment into practice by:- Embedding our commitment to tackling inequality, eliminating discrimination and harassment; promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations in our everyday practice- Ensuring that all our services and all staff understand and support our commitment- We believe that people who use our services, their carers and our staff, should be treated with compassion, respect and dignityPlease note:- That all applications for this post will need to be made online- That you read and understand the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria- That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible- That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs- That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successful- That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees- That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process- That we are a smoke-free TrustSLaM is a Stonewall Diversity Champion , Stonewall is the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) rights charity in Europe’Helpful Resource: How to Use TRAC for Job ApplicationsIf you're preparing to apply for a role, this guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to use TRAC effectively throughout the application process: Using TRAC to apply

Job overviewNHS Talking Therapies Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Band 5* pending confirmation of passing trainingWe are an established and friendly service looking for an enthusiastic PWP seeking variety, new experiences and autonomy.Clinical caseload for a full time PWP: 7 x assessments, 19 x treatments. Job plan will also include screening referrals.We invest in staff with:· A healthy work-life balance, including a hybrid working week.· Reflective practice, excellent case management and clinical skills supervision.· 5 days allocated to CPD with a comprehensive program to choose from.· The chance to develop clinical and managerial skills (e.g. opportunities for involvement in champion roles, service improvement projects, LTC training and supervisor opportunities). · Regular line management and support from our dedicated wellbeing team. Appointing manager and contact for this post: Robyn Wright, Step 2 Lead [email protected] Main duties of the job· You will support the psychological care of clients accessing the service. Clinical duties include:-screening referrals-assessing clients to determine their needs and suitability-offering a range of treatment options (e.g. GSH and groups)-clinical administration-liaising with healthcare providers to support onward referrals.· You will work with clients through a variety of means (telephone, online and face to face)· Opportunities to hold a champion and supervisor role (one-year post qualification)· You will support people from different cultural backgrounds, ages and use interpreters as needed. You will be passionate about providing equal opportunities.· You will work autonomously, following a plan agreed in line management and in accordance with service policies and procedures.· We are committed to supporting you with regular CPD, supervision, daily debrief/duty and weekly safeguarding debriefs.· You will be based in The Isleworth Centre (team base) and other sites in the London Borough of Hounslow at least two days per week. You will work at least one late shift (12– 8pm, Mon- Thurs).Working for our organisationWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK. Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country. We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units. We’re rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.We would welcome applications from candidates who speak a second languageDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesWe think Hounslow Talking Therapies is a great place to work. If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact PWP Professional Lead via email: [email protected]For more information about our service and what we offer, please visit our website on Person specificationQualifications & TrainingEssential criteria- Completed or near completion of Talking Therapies Low Intensity- worker/Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner qualification- PWP Registration with the British- Psychological Society (BPS) or the British- Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)Desirable criteria- A second class honours degree or higher in psychology- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health- practice and/or research design and analysis- Talking Therapies LTC TrainingExperienceEssential criteria- Experience of working clinically with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities- Ability to demonstrate a range of post-qualification experiences in offering and delivering the range of evidence based Talking Therapies low Intensity interventions such as, guided self-help and group psycho-education- Experience of working with people who present with risk to themselves- Experience of managing sensitive safeguarding concerns- Experience of working sensitively and compassionately with diversity.- Experience in challenging stigma and inequality, and promoting inclusive clinical practice.Desirable criteria- Experience of co-working with staff in other agencies (e.g. health visitors or staff in drug and alcohol services)- Experience in developing groups/resources or therapeutic content within low intensity CBT parameters- Experience delivering assessment and LICBT treatment in a language other than English.Knowledge & SkillsEssential criteria- Knowledge of different models of mental health/mental illness- Knowledge of NHS Policies, procedures and guidelines and clinical governance- Knowledge of working sensitively with diversity (including working with black & minority ethnic groups)- Knowledge of Evidence based practice.- Skills in assessment (including clinical risk assessment) and record keeping.- Knowledge of outcome measures and their use in clinical and audit purposes- High level of communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context- Ability to accept and use different forms of clinical supervision appropriately and effectively.- Ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.- Ability to work effectively with interpreters.Desirable criteria- An awareness of severe and enduring mental health presentations (including psychosis, bi-polar)- Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniquesPersonal QualitiesEssential criteria- An ability to develop positive therapeutic relationships with people with mental health difficulties- An ability to work well within a team and foster good working relationships with staff from all disciplines- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with a busy workload agreed and managed at regular intervals- Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in context of supervisionOtherEssential criteria- Available to work at least one evening shift per week- Able to work with clients on the telephone, online and face-to-face.- Holds a private and confidential space at home, necessary for working from home- Able to travel and work on site at the main hub (The Isleworth Centre, 146 Twickenham Rd) as well as other site locations throughout the London Borough of Hounslow, at least two days per week.- Please note that we are not able to offer 100% remote working

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.Job overviewWe are looking for Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses with a passion for providing the best possible care to all people who need it. You will have a sound knowledge of caring effectively for people with mental health problems and physical health needs. To thrive in this role, you will need to be forward thinking, emotionally resilient and an enthusiastic person who can contribute to the excellent service we provide to our patients. You will need to demonstrate an ability to deliver the highest quality of care whilst showing compassion and dedication to your work. The right candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-diverse team.If you are committed to providing outstanding patient care with a sound knowledge of best practise, this is the opportunity for you. Main duties of the jobAs a qualified Nurse, you will co-ordinate and provide treatment to an identified group of patients under your care with the responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate their care using evidence based practices.In your role, you will need to ensure that assessments and care plans reflect the psychological, emotional, social care, treatment, interventions, risk management and physical healthcare needs of patients. The assessment and management of risks associated with the working environment also form an integral part of your responsibilities and you will be expected to follow appropriate policies and Trust procedures relating to them. Additionally, you will champion service user safety and drive continuous improvement in the workplace.As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will be responsible for the safe custody, control and administration of medications and take appropriate action/measures to provide safe administration as prescribed to patients.Working for our organisationWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK. Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country. We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units. We’re rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo plan and implement nursing care for people with mental health and physical health needs, as appropriate to the clinical speciality.Assess and manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate Trust policies and procedures are followed accordingly.To update knowledge and skills in line with NMC guidelines.Practice the role of named nurse to an identified group of patients.To have a working knowledge of current care needs of all patients when acting as shift leader.Use a range of therapeutic techniques when managing patients with challenging and unpredictable needs including when this leads to aggressive incidents.Ability to lead and manage a cardiac arrest situationBe professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures.To be aware of and have a working knowledge of all clinical policies relating to practice.Maintain meaningful and accurate patient records on a day to day basis.To ensure that all patient records comply with issues relating to confidentiality and safe storage.Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own workplace and occasionally take part in research relevant to the workplace.To assist the Ward Manager and Matron in service development plans and projects and be involved with at least one practice development project.Undertake all work as guided by the NMC protocols and Code of Conduct.Work within Codes of Practice and Professional guidelines.Co-ordinate shifts effectively on a day to day basis.Effectively co-ordinate patient care as necessary on a shift to shift basis and take responsibility as a designated clinical shift leader.Organise own time and that of junior staff and students.Provide support to all Team members to ensure the smooth running of the ward.Provide day to day practical training for staff on procedures relating to the care of people with mental health problem, as appropriate to the clinical speciality.Allocate and monitor work delegated to staff.Supervise junior staff.Order supplies for the workplace as necessary and ensure their use is kept within budget.Follow procedure on handling patient money and valuables.To ensure all identified risks relating to the care environment are acted upon and reported to the appropriate personnel immediately and ensure this is implemented and reviewed as required.Communicate complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to communication as appropriate to people with mental health problems, according to the clinical speciality.Communicate sensitive information to patients and/or relatives/carers concerning appropriate physical and/or psychological conditions.Provide support to relatives, carers and colleagues appropriate to caring for a person with mental health problems.Ensure that, wherever possible, patients are fully involved in and consulted about the care planning process.Attend meetings to represent nursing as necessary and feedback information from the nursing team.Ensure the patient care needs are carried out to a high standard as reflected in the care plan.Ensure that active de-escalation and diffusion techniques are used to minimise risk of physical aggression. If physical restraint is required, this must be carried out using recognised PMVA techniques and knowledge and adhere to policy and procedure.Write patient reports as instructed by senior colleagues regarding patients.Respond to emergency situations as they occur and ensure appropriate support networks are used as necessary.To be creative in finding solutions to problems as they arise.Provide care for people with mental health issues who have complex needs and may communicate these in challenging or maladaptive ways.Impart unwelcome news in a sensitive way to colleagues, relatives/Carers and patients.Be exposed to frequent stressful events in the workplace ensuring these are managed appropriately and available support networks are usedPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)Desirable criteria- Evidence of Portfolio- Mentorship in PracticeExperienceEssential criteria- Working with people with mental health and physical health problems- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour- Working within a multidisciplinary team environmentKnowledgeEssential criteria- Mental Health issues relevant to adults with acute mental health problems- Mental Health Act 1983- Care Programme Approach- NMC Code of Conduct- Current Developments in nursing- Clinical supervision----------------------------------------As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.----------------------------------------We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment applications to fully showcase their unique skills, experiences, and achievements. While technology can be a helpful tool, we do not encourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Relying on AI to generate responses rather than highlighting your own strengths and experiences may negatively impact the success of your application. Please note that all applications will be carefully assessed based on the essential and desirable criteria for the role, and it is crucial that your application and supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements

YOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.And we’re just getting started.From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.Could you be part of this future? Make us more.Job overviewThe South Division has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Matron at our Croydon Directorate. The post holder will work collaboratively with the our Assistant Divisional Manager and Clinical Director closely and form the triumvirate leadership team. The post holder will provide oversight, leadership and management over our outpatient clinics, day surgery unit including theatre and our diagnostic hub.The post holder will work collaboratively with the Matron at our St Georges site within the South Division and across the trust. Quality, safety, risks and patient experience will be a key part of your role as well as developing staff and innovating in service delivery at the site.If you are ready for this exciting challenge, we look forward to meeting with you.Main duties of the job- Providing clinical leadership across areas of responsibility which inspires and motivates others, enabling all department managers to have the authority and autonomy they need to improve the patient experience.- Being a key member of the management team providing support to staff in ensuring that high quality patient centered care is delivered, providing assurance of this whilst delivering the trusts core objectives and strategies.- Working within the triumvirate team to develop strategies to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are developed and implemented to provide reassurance that the service meets all quality indicators, key performance Indicators, quality and safety standards and initiatives relating to Croydon directorate.- Ensuring that nursing teams within the directorate have the appropriate level of knowledge and skills to enable them to provide high quality, evidence based patient care and services.Working for our organisationAt Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme- Free 24/7 independent counselling service- Learning and development opportunities- Easy and quick transport links- A range of attractive benefits and discounts- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes- Free Pilates classes- Full support and training to develop your skills- Flexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Detailed job description and main responsibilities• Provide nursing leadership to all clinical staff within your area of responsibility and provide advice relating to clinical interventions, policies, service development and delivery.• Be a key member of the management team and be responsible and accountable for providing a high quality service to patients and key stakeholders across the division.• Support and encourage multi-disciplinary working, which focuses upon patient pathways, ensuring the smooth transition of the patient through the care process including facilitating the movement of patients through care locations, to ensure patients experience a positive experience and are cared for within an optimum time frame.• Support the clinical teams to work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests, and conducting health needs assessments.• Ensure that patient care is evidence based, monitored and evaluated, instituting appropriate improvement when required, in order to provide high standards of care to all patients.• Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by being present at our clinical areas , undertaking clinical sessions where possible and being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services.• Co-ordinate and lead projects in clinical practice development exploring appropriate models to support best clinical practice.• Ensure department managers take personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice within their sphere of responsibility.• Be responsible for ensuring that standards of clinical environment cleanliness are in line with National standards and lead on infection control issues within the relevant clinical areas. Manage any short fall in service provision. Lead on cleanliness improvements, working with all disciplines and facilities staff to improve standards of cleanliness and reduce infection risks.• When required, participate in case discussions and multi-disciplinary team meetings, liaise with inter hospital departments/personnel across organisations and professional boundaries.• Be conversant with trust policies, procedure and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness). Provide advice and support to clinical staff in implementing policies and procedures.• Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the trust policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled, intravenous and cytotoxic drugs.• Support the development of health education/promotion strategies/patient information in order to improve the patient experience.• Use professional judgement to intercede and act as advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care.Person specificationEducation/QualificationsEssential criteria- NMC registered- Degree in health related subject- MSc in health related subject or working towards- Management/Leadership qualification and/or equalivant experienceDesirable criteria- 3 years experience at band 7 leadership role- PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalentSkills/AbilitiesEssential criteria- Skills and knowledge of improving quality, safety, risks and how learning is shared from incidents, FFTs and complaints- Budgetary skills- Negotiation and conflict management skills- Demonstrable Presentation and IT skillsDesirable criteria- Demonstrate understanding of PSIRF and its implementationExperienceEssential criteria- Supervising and assessing in a clinical settingDesirable criteria- Previous publication(s)Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, (LGT), is a community-focused provider of local and acute care, delivering high-quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. We provide whole-life care and are here to support our communities to live healthier lives as well as taking care of them when they need us the most.Employing almost 7,500 colleagues, affectionately known as Team LGT, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham, and at over a dozen community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.We have recently launched our new vision and values to mark the LGT10 – the tenth anniversary of our Trust forming in 2013. Our trust vision is to be exceptional. In the quality of our patient care; our support for colleagues; and in the difference we make through our partnerships and in our communities.To achieve this we value Respect, Compassion, and Inclusion; Being accountable over staying comfortable; Listening over always knowing best; and Succeeding together over achieving alone. You can read more about our visions and values hereOur hospitals and community sites provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as emergency and planned care. The Trust is rated as “good” or “outstanding” in over three-quarters of the services inspected by the Care Quality Commission.Every year our work includes performing 10,000 procedures in our theatres; bringing seven and a half thousand new lives into the world; carrying out 570,000 visits to patients in their homes or communities and providing emergency care for more than 300,000 patients arriving in our busy Urgent and Emergency Departments.LGT is a centre for the education and training of medical students enrolled with King’s College London’s GKT School of Medical Education. We are a training centre for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. We are pioneering new roles that will support the changing needs of our patients and are one of the largest employers of physician associates in the country.We are committed to working with our partners to deliver the best outcomes for our local communities. This means playing an active role in the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS), and in formal partnerships including the South East London Acute Provider Collaborative, provider partnerships with our local mental health trusts and borough-based boards of the ICS in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham.Job overviewWe’re looking for motivated, compassionate Band 5 Nurses to join our dedicated inpatient teams.Beech Ward is a busy 28-bedded stroke ward, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients recovering from stroke. You’ll work closely with a skilled MDT to support rehabilitation, promote independence and ensure every patient is treated with dignity and compassion.Elm Ward specialises in elderly care, providing comprehensive geriatric assessment, dementia services and stroke care within the older persons pathway. The team is passionate about delivering holistic, compassionate care tailored to each patient.Maple Ward works collaboratively within our inpatient services to deliver safe, high-quality care in a supportive and team-focused environment.Across all three wards, you’ll be supported by experienced leaders including the Matron, Ward Sisters and Practice Development Nurse — helping you grow, develop and thrive in your role.If you’re passionate about stroke and elderly care, this is your opportunity to make a real difference every day.Main duties of the jobAcross Beech, Maple and Elm Wards, our nursing teams are united by a shared commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, holistic care in environments that are both professional and welcoming.As a Band 5 Nurse, you’ll:- Deliver outstanding, patient-centred care- Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure the highest standards- Support stroke patients through meaningful rehabilitation- Develop your leadership skills in a supportive settingYou won’t be alone in your journey. You’ll receive excellent support from our Matron, Ward Sisters and Practice Development Nurse, ensuring you feel confident, valued and empowered in your role.If you’re passionate about stroke care, rehabilitation and making a real difference every single day , we’d love to hear from you.Working for our organisationOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability3. Improving the experience of staff with disability4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development5. Making equalities mainstreamDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesKey Result Areas & Performance: - Act as a Named Nurse within a Team taking responsibility, over an appropriate span of time, in conjunction with the Ward Manager and the multidisciplinary team, for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care from admission to discharge within the in-patient setting.- Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.- Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care.- Participate in evaluation, audit, and research of nursing care, and incorporate appropriate findings into practice.- Actively work to promote health and prevent ill health in staff, patients and their relatives.- Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.- Check the readiness for use of emergency/special equipment and ensure all equipment in use, is in good working order.- Have knowledge of recording relevant patient/nursing data on to computer.- Ensure his/her own and junior staff’s compliance with the NMC Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping (1998) in all settings.- Accept responsibility for the administration, care, and custody of medicines, in accordance with legal requirements and NMC and Trust Guidelines on drug administration.- Attend mandatory annual updates in fire training, basic life support and maintain knowledge of relevant policies.- Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan, ensuring that junior colleagues are aware of such policies.- Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations.- Transport people and/or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.- Ensure all biomedical investigations and interventions are undertaken safely and in a timely manner, reporting and documenting results appropriately and in line with legislation, policies and procedures.Work force- Manage a group of patients, prioritising their needs in conjunction with those of the ward/department, to ensure safe and effective care.- Manage the ward in the absence of senior staff, ensuring safe and effective patient care.- Manage an area of responsibility as required within allocated resources.Financial- Have an understanding of ward/department budgets and how the division may become more cost-effective. Work within budgetary requirements whilst maintaining standards of care.- Participate in the management of skill mix issues, stock control, and available resources.Partnerships- Take an active role in developing and maintaining effective communication with members of the interprofessional team, patients, and relatives about difficult matters in difficult situations.General- Participate in the orientation of new members of staff within their division. Attend relevant meetings and participate in discussions relating to the improvement of the service.- Act as a change agent where necessary.- Ensure all Trust Nursing policies and procedures are adhered to.- Be aware of operational personnel issues relevant to the directorate including management of absence and sickness, disciplinary and recruitment matters.- Where necessary, and with support, investigate the nursing aspect of complaints and clinical incidents, and initiate corrective actions.- Ensure own continuing professional development and identify own Personal Development Plan.- Participate in the clinical and educational development of other staff within the team.- Act as a supervisor/ mentor for learners, and as preceptor for newly qualified registered nurses.- Act as a clinical role model for all levels of staff.- Encourage other staff to keep abreast of new developments and encourage the exchange of information, ideas and experiences.Person specificationQualifications and TrainingEssential criteria- 1st level registration NMCDesirable criteria- Degree levelExperienceEssential criteria- Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written- Able to formulate and verbalise views- Able to anticipate and forward planWe reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, please apply early. We do not contact applicants with the outcome of the shortlisting. If you have been shortlisted, you will receive an invite to an assessment day or interview.As a local employer and anchor institution we work closely with our community to recruit locally and we welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce are reflective of the local communities which we serve. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply including if you are Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT+. We have a number of active staff networks including Disability, LGBT+, Multicultural Inclusion and Women’s staff networks to bring staff together and celebrate diversity across our whole workforce. Please note that sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is subject to Trust allocation and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approval.