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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career. We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for two full-time Health Improvement Advisor's to join the maternity teams at Queen Charlotte and Chelsea and St, Mary's hospital to support our smoking cessation program for patients and staff.The Health Improvement Advisors will be responsible for supporting the development of a pregnancy smoking cessation service and delivering the service along with the community based smoking cessation services. The Health Improvement Advisors will work closely with the Trust Health Improvement team to engage and deliver a supportive program for staff in the Trust.Main duties of the job- Seek out opportunities to develop, encourage, and implement health improvement interventions, including smoking cessation, in different hospital wards - Act as the Smoke-Free staff champion for the Trust, using timely evidence-based practices to help patients stop their tobacco use both during their hospital stay and beyond- Engage and support partnership working with agencies who are delivering smoking cessation services and other health improvement interventions in the community, to ensure our patients can continue to receive support after being discharged from our service - Promote the general health and wellbeing of people who use the service through offering healthy lifestyle advice and support- Work with minimal supervision operating within the assessed level of competence and being accountable for all aspects of own workWorking for our organisationAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person specificationEducation/ qualificationsEssential criteria- GCSE (English and Maths A-C)- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent health-related studies Or substantial successful experience delivering stop-smoking interventions/supportDesirable criteria- Smoking cessation Advisor intermediate-level qualification- Working within the healthcare environmentExperienceEssential criteria- Experience of providing healthcare advice or promoting healthy lifestyle advice to patients or members of the public- Experience in providing help, support and/or counselling on either a one-to-one basis or as part of a group settingDesirable criteria- Experience in providing smoking cessation support- Experience in providing health improvement advice, such as for alcohol use and weight managementSkills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssential criteria- A good level of understanding of evidence-based practice in relation to smoking cessation, the consequences of smoking and benefits to quitting and other health improvement interventions- Ability to adapt to change within working situation- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality in the NHSDesirable criteria- Smoking cessation NCSCT trained- Ability to use database/electronic clinical record systemRight to workIf you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. 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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

Guy’s and St Thomas’ is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.Guy’s is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas’ has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children’s Hospital.Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King’s Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King’s College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of ‘good’. Our adult community services achieved a rating of ‘outstanding’.The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.We have one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes anywhere in the NHS.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Job overviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to join the Healthy Living Team at Guy's and St Thomas' trust, to provide a high quality service at outpatient and community specialist clinics/groups for those living with obesity.As a band 5 healthy living practitioner, you will autonomously use evidence-based principles/current best practice of exercise, nutrition and behaviour change techniques to assess, plan and implement healthy lifestyle management, within the Physiotherapy and Nutrition and Dietetics Departments .This post is a static role within the healthy living physiotherapy team across both sites of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust as well as some community sites in South East London boroughs.Main duties of the jobPlease refer to the job description for more details - To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post holders own work- To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, and to use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to formulate appropriate care plan utilising a range of treatment skills and options- To use specialist knowledge of obesity as a disease and other known associative health conditions to tailor exercise programmes individually following professional and department guidelines- To use specialist nutrition knowledge, assessment and analysis to provide individualised nutritional advice in line with professional guidelines and best evidence base- To use specialist knowledge of behaviour change techniques to assist with service users with long term behaviour change. Demonstrate a knowledge base of behaviour change theories.- To recommend best course of intervention based on accurate physical and nutritional assessments, developing comprehensive onwards follow up plans following discharge from the service- To work with and seek appropriate guidance from Registered Dietitians and Physiotherapists in clinical decision making when requiredWorking for our organisationDepartment InformationThe Physiotherapy and the Nutrition & Dietetics Departments are within the Therapies & Rehabilitation and the Medical Specialties Clinical Directorates, respectively. The combined departments have over 400 staff and provide services across the Trust. The Healthy Living service is managed within both departments and this post specifically within the Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Service and its Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. The service provides nutritional and physiotherapy support to outpatients living with overweight and obesity and to staff throughout the department who manage overweight and obese patients.Organisational Values:Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will be:- Caring – we put patients first- Ambitious – we innovate and strive for excellence- Inclusive – we respect each other and work collaborativelyOur values and behaviours framework| describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesService Development- To implement policy changes that impact on all service users, and advise team leader of any service development changes made, to ensure quality standards and effectiveness of patient care.- With guidance, to identify situations where service improvement is required due to reduced effectiveness, efficiency and/or quality.- With guidance, to take appropriate action to challenge the area of development via applying a range of standard research methods/tools and evaluating the outcome.Physical resources- To be responsible for competent use and maintenance reporting of all equipment used on each community and outpatient site including any free weights or gym equipmentHuman resources- To participate in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of assistants and technical instructors as required- To contribute to supporting dietitian and physiotherapy students on placementInformation resources- To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system (POMR) for own clinical caseload- To supervise assistant record keeping system according to departmental standardsPlanning and Organisation- To flexibly plan and organise own time, patient caseload, meetings and training and to adjust plans as required according to staffing levels.- To support junior members of the team and delegate tasks as appropriate, for example exercise class allocation.- To ensure smooth organisation of patient group work including gym classesCommunication- To be able to motivate and persuade others through effective communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills, using written and electronic information where needed- To demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to patient, carers and other staff, where there may be barriers to communication i.e. non-English speaking patients; use of interpreters; excess noise or lack of privacy.- To maintain close links, communication and liaison between all staff and people involved in patient care, student education, research or policy development as appropriateEducation- To contribute to the education of multidisciplinary groups, patients, families and carers as appropriate.- To be pro-active with regard to learning from other dietetic and physiotherapy staff within the department, and other MDT staff in the Trust.- To be responsible for and actively record own personal professional development and maintain a CPD portfolio which reflects same- To assist in organising and actively participate in the in-service education programme within the specialist clinical area and other outside courses/ lectures as appropriate- To keep abreast in understanding and knowledge of all new developments which are applicable to specific physiotherapy treatments and nutrition advice.- To undertake an evidence based project with professional presentation of the project periodically, and in line with agreed service developments, to the physiotherapy/dietetics departmentResearch, Quality and Audit- To participate in the department’s ongoing audit and appropriate work related research/ evaluation projects- To keep abreast of evidenced based practice in the clinical area by use of relevant reading, attendance at in-service training, external courses and database searches- To ensure good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor quality as appropriateAs part of the physiotherapy department’s commitment to meeting patient needs and delivering excellence we provide a 24 hours, 7 day service. It is therefore essential the post holder be able to work their hours flexibly and contribute fully to both existing and new rota’s.The following statement forms part of all job descriptions:-The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including:Confidentiality / Data Protection / Freedom of InformationPost holders must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with the Data Protection Act of 2018. Post holders must not, without prior permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff. If any member of staff has communicated any such information to an unauthorised person, those staff will be liable to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Moreover, the Data Protection Act 2018 also renders an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.Following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000, post holders must apply the Trust’s FOI procedure if they receive a written request for information. Information GovernanceAll staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.Equal OpportunitiesPost holders must at all times fulfil their responsibilities with regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.Health and SafetyAll post holders have a responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequently published regulations, to ensure that the Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures are complied with to maintain a safe working environment for patients, visitors and employees.Infection ControlAll post holders have a personal obligation to act to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). They must attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures required by the Trust to reduce HCAIs. All post holders must comply with Trust infection screening and immunisation policies as well as be familiar with the Trust’s Infection Control Policies, including those that apply to their duties, such as Hand Decontamination Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques and safe disposal of sharps. Risk Management All post holders have a responsibility to report risks such as clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly. They are expected to be familiar with the Trust’s use of risk assessments to predict and control risk, as well as the incident reporting system for learning from mistakes and near misses in order to improve services. Post holders must also attend training identified by their manager, or stated by the Trust to be mandatory.Flexible WorkingAs an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.Safeguarding children and vulnerable adultsPost holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.SustainabilityIt is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact by recycling wherever possible, switching off lights, computers monitors and equipment when not in use, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.Smoking PolicyThe Trust is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Staff are therefore not permitted to smoke on Trust property or in Trust vehiclesReview of this Job DescriptionThis job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.Person specificationPrevious experienceEssential criteria- Exercise delivery experience in a group setting using relevant clinical skills.- Experience of estimating nutritional intake using 24-hour recall, food diaries, food frequency questionnaires and analysis software- Experience of working with people living with overweight and obesityDesirable criteria- Evidence of service development e.g. audit- Experience of working with a culturally diverse population- Evidence of autonomy in previous workSkillsEssen...

Job overviewEating Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Community Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Adult Community Team at Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service. The candidate will require a good level of post qualification experience of working with patients with an eating disorder within a ward or community setting. The community team are an integral part of the wider eating disorders service acting as ‘front of house’ for all stakeholders, doing regular specialist assessment of patients referred to the eating disorder service and managing a small caseload of patients with a range of severe and enduring eating disorders within a personal recovery model. The team also has various treatment pathways including an established early intervention pathway, an expanding primary care pathway, and the newly created intensive community treatment team.You will need to be a motivated, empathic, skilled and dedicated individual who can work well both autonomously and within a team, and possess excellent communication skills.Interview taking place w/c 16/2/2026Main duties of the jobAs post holder, in conjunction with your colleagues in the Community team, you will undertake the processing of all new referrals to the service. You will assess, plan, evaluate and participate in the treatment using evidenced based models of care to those suffering from eating disorders. To liaise with referrers and offer training and advice to primary and secondary services and other external agencies as required. You will be required to work at both the central London base and the satellite clinic at Harrow on the Hill and Paddington as needed. Alongside with your supervisor and other senior staff, you will contribute to the development of the community service and the Eating Disorders ServiceThe post-holder will have a base at Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service main base in central London and will also spend time at the satellite clinic in Harrow on the Hill and Paddington, when required. To work with the Community Team, Multidisciplinary Team, collaborating with Doctors, Psychologists, Occupational Therapist, Family Worker, Inpatient and Day Programme Team. In addition, there will be liaison with community Mental Health Teams, Primary Care Teams, and Medical and Psychiatric Wards.Working for our organisationYou will be well supported in your role by a friendly, dynamic MDT as well as receive regular line management and clinical supervision in various forms. Your primary base will be in vibrant South Kensington in Central London and you will also be required to work at the satellite clinic at Harrow on the Hill & Paddington, when required.Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service is the specialist service provider for patients living in the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Brent and Harrow. In addition the service accepts national referrals for specialist in-patient and day-patient care.Hear from our staff what it’s like working with our CNWL Eating Disorders service, please CLICK HERE to watch the video.Flexible Working Policy:Since Covid-19 we have adjusted our working practices and staff typically work from home up to 1 day per week. We know staff have lives outside of work, and want to promote balance. We take flexible working seriously, allowing staff to pick working hours as long as they fit with Team capacity. You will be given your own remote working system via laptops and phones to support this.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesClinical Roles- To process all new referrals by triaging them daily based on clinical risk, for the designated boroughs - To undertake specialist eating disorder assessment (at the central London clinic and the satellite clinics – Harrow on the Hill & Paddington).- To provide treatment for patients suitable for the Community Service, who often present with severe and enduring eating disorders, using a supportive clinical management model- To provide advice to referring agents on how to access the eating disorders service.- To advise other teams about management of eating disorders as part of service users’ package of care, when there is other significant psychiatric or medical co morbidities- Monitoring of physical health (as appropriate to discipline) and mental health issues related to patients with eating disorders.- Ensure practice is in accordance with the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and Mental Health Legislation, which incorporates and respects differences in respect of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, culture and disability.- Participate as an active member of the team, accountable for your practice, and work in partnership with other health care professionals, patients and others in the delivery of care.- Plan, prioritise and manage the delivery of assessment of referrals to the clinic from psychiatric and medical service.- To offer support and advice on suitable treatments for those seriously ill patients awaiting outpatient/in-patient admission to professional staff and to families and carers.- To participate in the running of a personal recovery focussed group for patients with severe and enduring eating disorders.- To organise own schedule, maintaining daily contact with the Community Team Lead about any issues as they arise.- To liaise with the Community Team Lead, Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward Manager, Day Patient Nurse, Service Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist about priorities on waiting list for admission. • Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients, visitors and colleagues. - To participate in mandatory staff group. Generic Responsibilities- To work to the clinical boundaries and model of care of the Eating Disorder Service., • To attend regular clinical meetings at the service base and to report back on patient contacts.- To provide professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team.- To develop and maintain professional and positive inter-disciplinary relationships within the clinic, Trust and related services.- To attend Care Programme Approach meetings, act as care co-ordinator when appropriate and undertake risk assessments.- To maintain standards of confidentiality at all times.- To inform the Community Team Lead and Clinical Nurse Manager in the service of any concerns about the standard of care delivered to patients, to report to him/her any incidents, accidents or complaints in accordance with Trust policy, and to assist in any investigation and provide statements as requested by the Manager.- To have line management supervision with the Community Team Lead/Appropriate senior colleague. - To provide written reports as required adhering to the Trust guidelines.- To submit statistical returns within deadlines.- To follow professional guidelines at all times.- To attend Mental Health Review Tribunals and Service and Trust nursing and management meetings as required.- To be aware of and implement Trust Policies for the delivery of health care, and other matters.- To be aware of the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation, and to act within it.- To work with patients and staff according to the principles of equal opportunities. Communication- Possess excellent communication skills and be able to form a positive, therapeutic relationship with people who are experiencing acute crisis or distress in the context of partnership and trust.- To be aware of how your verbal and non-verbal communication can be interpreted by others and ensure a polite approach is maintained at all times.- Liaise closely and effectively with colleagues in primary and secondary healthcare services, families and carers to ensure well-co-ordinated and consistent care for people who are suffering from eating disorders.- Liaise where appropriate with voluntary agencies to help create seamless patient care., • Help promote Team cohesiveness, multidisciplinary working and at all times work collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.- To ensure that information of a confidential nature is not divulged to any unauthorised person and is stored in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.- Ensure that all documentation is legible and written in accordance with professional guidelines and best practice. Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria- UK RMN- Current NMC registration- Mentorship TrainingDesirable criteria- Evidence of regular updating in clinical practice since qualification- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Training- Degree or Post Graduate qualification relevant to the postSkills and KnowledgeEssential criteria- Excellent Risk assessment and general Mental Health Assessments skills including full psycho-social, physical and mental health assessments- Knowledge of eating disorders and current treatment.- Good physical care skills and knowledge in mental health and specific to eating disorders- Understanding of family/carer issues- Knowledge of evidenced based treatment for eating disorders.- Trained in venepuncture to participate venepuncture and ECG procedure or willingness to be trained to participate in these physical care skills.- Knowledge of boundary issues in mental health.- Good working knowledge of Care Programme Approach, Mental Health Act, supervised discharge and other current legislation.- To foster good working relationships across a multi-disciplinary team.- Ability to work independently and to manage stressful workload and use time effectivelyDesirable criteria- Knowledge of recent issues in nursing and Mental Health Care.- Knowledge of Eating Disorders Treatment and ResearchExperienceEssential criteria- Post registration clinical experience- Experience working in Eating Disorders- Experience of completing a nursing assessment and formulating a safe care plan- Experience of managing a case load of patients as Keyworker or care coordination within a ward / community setting- Experience of working therapeutically with patients presenting with an eating disorder and psychiatric/ medical co morbidities- Experience of supervising student nursesDesirable criteria- Evidence of skills & experience transferable to Eating Disorders- Therapy qualification or therapy skills training relevant to working in eating disorders- Involvement in audit and research- Experience of completing a specialist assessment for patients with a range of eating disorders within a community settingOtherEssential criteria- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the service requirements.

🚀 About Webigence and Spark Travel Webigence has 25 years of experience crafting UX‑first, often highly complex software. Our engineers pair forward‑thinking agile practices with an obsession for intuitive design, shipping products that feel effortless even when the logic underneath is anything but. Alongside a handful of long‑standing third‑party clients, we’re scaling our own SaaS product—Spark Travel—at pace. You’ll join a smart, collaborative team that pushes each other to articulate and defend every architectural decision in pursuit of best‑in‑class software. Spark Travel itself is on a mission to drag the tailor‑made travel industry into the 21st century. Our cloud‑native platform unifies sales, supplier contracting, dynamic pricing, and on‑trip operations—everything from the first quote to the traveller’s safe return. The market is huge, the incumbents are slow, and we already have meaningful traction: roughly 35 customers and an accelerating sign‑up pace, a very healthy sales pipeline, and a roadmap brimming with genuinely novel features. With a fantastic existing team across engineering, product, customer success, marketing, and sales, we’re gearing up for hyper‑growth. We’re looking for two down‑to‑earth professional, a conscientious Senior Software Developer, to build on what already works and unlock our next wave of innovation. 🌟 Your Impact • Raise the bar sensibly. Whether you’re refining our Azure architecture as CTO or shipping revenue‑critical features as Senior Dev, you’ll set high standards without reinventing the wheel., • Champion intuitive user experiences. Both roles care deeply about usability, ensuring our platform feels effortless for travel pros and their travellers., • Own the craft. Understand the problem, ship the solution, measure the outcome—and when something’s working, double‑down on it., • Move the needle. Your work will streamline the day‑to‑day of leading tailor‑made tour operators and DMCs—enhancing trip experiences for their travellers as we scale. 🧭 Role Snapshot 2️⃣ Senior Software Developer • Be UK‑based (remote within the UK) with ability to attend occasional team meet‑ups in London (travel expenses covered)., • Design, build, and maintain features across the stack: .NET (C#) based API backends, Angular (TypeScript) based frontends, SQL Server, Cosmos DB., • Own mission‑critical modules such as pricing engines, itinerary or form builders, client proposal app, etc., • Write clean, tested code; automate everything from CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) to performance benchmarks., • Investigate and diagnose issues and perform root cause analysis., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Customer Success., • Propose incremental improvements and occasionally explore new tech (e.g. Azure OpenAI) when it clearly solves a problem. You might be our Senior Dev if… - Hold a 1st-class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. - 4+ years building modern web or data applications with .NET and at least one JavaScript framework. - Hands-on experience with Azure or another major cloud provider, plus an understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures. - You love balancing delivery speed with technical excellence, and you’re keen to keep learning. 🎁 What We Offer • Competitive salary, equity options coming soon, • Remote‑first culture with asynchronous workflows, • Private healthcare, • Employer pension contributions above statutory, • Home‑office setup budget, • Coworking space allowance, • Flexible hours with async core overlap, • Professional‑development budget, • Conference & certification leave, • Choose‑your‑own‑tech toolkit, • Travel‑to‑London expenses for required in‑person meetings, • Collaborative and innovative company culture 📩 How to Apply • Send your CV., • Confirm you are currently living and legally able to work in the UK., • Share one project or decision you’re proud of, why it mattered, and what you learned. Please note: We are only considering UK‑based applicants who fully meet the role criteria. Applications that do not comply will not be considered now or in future hiring rounds. Deadline: 15th March 2026 (rolling review—apply early). Spark Travel is an equal‑opportunity employer and a welcoming neurodiverse team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We’re not just saying that, we really mean it!

🚀 About Webigence and Spark Travel Webigence has 25 years of experience crafting UX‑first, often highly complex software. Our engineers pair forward‑thinking agile practices with an obsession for intuitive design, shipping products that feel effortless even when the logic underneath is anything but. Alongside a handful of long‑standing third‑party clients, we’re scaling our own SaaS product—Spark Travel—at pace. You’ll join a smart, collaborative team that pushes each other to articulate and defend every architectural decision in pursuit of best‑in‑class software. Spark Travel itself is on a mission to drag the tailor‑made travel industry into the 21st century. Our cloud‑native platform unifies sales, supplier contracting, dynamic pricing, and on‑trip operations—everything from the first quote to the traveller’s safe return. The market is huge, the incumbents are slow, and we already have meaningful traction: roughly 35 customers and an accelerating sign‑up pace, a very healthy sales pipeline, and a roadmap brimming with genuinely novel features. With a fantastic existing team across engineering, product, customer success, marketing, and sales, we’re gearing up for hyper‑growth. We’re now looking for a detail-driven QA Analyst who’s passionate about ensuring that what ships actually works—beautifully, consistently, and reliably. 🌟 Your Impact 🔍 Be the guardian of quality. You’ll make sure what we deliver not only meets requirements, but feels intuitive and robust in real-world use. 🧭 Think beyond the checklist. You’ll question assumptions, explore edge cases, and ensure the user experience holds up under pressure. 🤝 Collaborate widely. You’ll work closely with developers, product managers, and designers to spot issues early and deliver seamless releases. 🚀 Help us scale confidently. Your testing and feedback will shape our ability to release faster while maintaining exceptional stability and usability. 🧭 Role Snapshot Junior / Mid QA Analyst Responsibilities • Verify application functionality against requirements / acceptance criteria., • Test usability, stability, and performance across the stack including Angular-based front-ends, API-based backends, and databases., • Perform root cause analysis on test failures and system issues., • Help develop and maintain automated test suites., • Work closely with Developers and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Customer Success. Required skills • Manual testing of web-based systems., • API testing using tools such as Postman or Insomnia., • In-depth understanding of QA process and software development life cycle., • Understanding CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions., • Working knowledge of SQL. Preferred skills • Experience of test automation platforms — ideally Playwright., • Knowledge of Angular and TypeScript/JavaScript., • Basic knowledge of cloud platforms — ideally Azure. You might be our Junior/Mid QA Analyst if… You have a 2:1 degree in Computer Science (or a related discipline) and 2+ years of hands-on experience testing web-based systems. You’re confident in manual and API testing, comfortable with basic SQL, and have a solid understanding of QA processes within modern software delivery environments. You’re curious, methodical, have great attention to detail, and take pride in ensuring that what ships is stable, usable, and robust. You’re keen to build on your experience by learning more about automation, CI/CD, and cloud-based platforms—and you value working in a collaborative environment where quality is a shared responsibility. 🎁 What We Offer • Competitive salary, equity options coming soon, • Remote‑first culture with asynchronous workflows, • Private healthcare, • Employer pension contributions above statutory, • Home‑office setup budget, • Coworking space allowance, • Flexible hours with async core overlap, • Professional‑development budget, • Conference & certification leave, • Choose‑your‑own‑tech toolkit, • Travel‑to‑London expenses for required in‑person meetings, • Collaborative and innovative company culture 📩 How to Apply • Send your CV., • Confirm you are currently living and legally able to work in the UK., • Share one testing challenge or issue you’ve uncovered, how you found it, and what impact your discovery made. Please note: We are only considering UK‑based applicants who fully meet the role criteria. Applications that do not comply will not be considered now or in future hiring rounds. Deadline: 15 February 2026 (rolling review—apply early). Spark Travel is an equal‑opportunity employer and a welcoming neurodiverse team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We’re not just saying that, we really mean it!

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