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For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

We are looking for staff with an interest in working with people with complex and significant mental health problems or who wish to further develop such skills. It is important you have good communication skills and can work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively with colleagues. A willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop your practice is vital.

The Hewitt Centre is a large fertility unit and one of the leading fertility clinics in Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our team. The role will include assisting the registered nurse in the care of patients undergoing fertility investigations and treatment. To carry out assigned tasks as delegated by the registered nurse including, acting as a chaperone when required during medical examinations or procedures and / or ultra-sound scan and undertaking routine clerical duties

To familiarise yourself with the HFEA code of practice and Hewitt Centre standard operating procedures

Venepuncture skills in order to take blood from patients attending the clinic

To act as a chaperone when required during medical examinations / procedures and ultrasound scan

To prepare and tidy rooms prior to and following procedures.

To deal with phone queries and participate in the phone service provided by nursing staff, re- directing to relevant departments as required.

To check case notes and book patients treatment

To complete all necessary direct data inputting required by HFEA

Request patient follow up appointments as directed by nursing or medical staff.

Assist with general administrative duties e.g. dealing with mail, photocopying

File laboratory reports, charts and document as required

To keep the work areas and equipment clean and tidy in line with Health & Safety policies

To prepare and serve light refreshments as required to patients following oocyte collections

To assist with the maintenance of ward stock and put away ward stores

To input data onto the hospital and IDS system

To prepare case-notes for clinic appointments

To establish a good relationship with staff and volunteers

To comply with all departmental standard operating procedures as appropriate

The post holder maybe required to work at the Liverpool site or within any of the satellite or transport centres as required

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us thespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video:https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure:https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

To assist the registered nurse in the care of patients undergoing fertility investigations and treatment. To carry out assigned tasks as delegated by the registered nurse including, acting as a chaperone when required during medical examinations or procedures and / or ultra-sound scan and undertaking routine clerical duties

Please see attached job description


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Do you want to be part of a supportive, caring adults community mental health team.

This team works with people across south Warwickshire who have significant mental health needs in the community.

The team is truly multi-disciplinary, and you will be part of a health and social care service that also works closely with our voluntary sector partners.

The post holder will deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

As a Community Mental Health Nurse/you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational program for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. You will be encouraged and supported by your line manager to undertake professional and personal development.

This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities expected of a Band 6 Nurse. The post holder will be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the clinical area/speciality in which they work.

As a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse you will be required to work within a Place Based Multi-Disciplinary Community Mental Health Service that will be aligned to designated Primary Care Networks (PCNs). These teams will form part of a Primary Care and Specialist Service Continuum. These roles are key in providing professional nursing support and interventions to a wide range of service users presenting with complex mental health, conditions, needs and experiences.

The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of the service to individual service users and their families and carers via a range of evidence-based interventions. There are lots of training and development opportunities to develop your skills in evidence based interventions.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

· generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

· excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

· salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

· discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

· wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

· staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

We have a post for a band 5 mental health nurse to work within our new community mental health team.

As part of the Transformation of services , our Community Mental Health Team are aligned to GP's . This will mean that we will cover a broad spectrum of diagnosis and presentations including people with emotional regulation difficulties, schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, and psychotic depression

Our Team covers the locality of South Warwickshire. We have bases, one in Leamington Spa and Stratford Upon Avon and we work across both bases.

The team is well known for beings supportive multi-disciplinary team that provides a positive working atmosphere.

The team has invested in considerable staff training and development over the years to develop skills with working with our patient group. Working within an established team, you’ll be managing a caseload of clients who have complex mental health problems across all diagnostic presentations and delivering a range of interventions. You will have the opportunity to gradually build your skills and confidence as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using evidence-based approaches.. You’ll be communicating with a wide variety of clients; professionals; partners and agencies.

You will be managing a caseload of patients, as well as supporting with nursing duties such as clinics, duty and supporting the wider multi-disciplinary team.

If you are newly qualified we have a fantastic preceptorship program.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

· generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

· excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

· salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

· discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

· wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

· staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

We are looking for staff with an interest in working with people with complex and significant mental health problems or who wish to further develop such skills. It is important you have good communication skills and can work on your own initiative as well as collaboratively with colleagues. A willingness and enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop your practice is vital.


This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024

Summary To provide clinical support to the General Practitioners (GPs), Nursing and other Health Care Professionals at Croft Medical Centre. Giving nursing care and health promotion advice according to the individual needs of the patient under the supervision of the nursing or GP team. Key Responsibilities Encouraging patients to exercise freedom of choice by enabling them to access information that they are able to make informed decisions. Encouraging and assisting patients with activities of daily living to ensure optimum dignity, physical and mental comfort are met in accordance with patient wishes and beliefs. Patient Care Having a Good basic knowledge of patient care Supporting individuals experiencing a change in their care requirements and provision by: Providing information as directed or by directing questions to the appropriate member of the care team as required. Enabling patients to receive care from other health care professionals by: Ensuring all relevant documentation and computer records are complete and ready for the consultation in accordance with local and national policy, and as directed by the nursing or clinical staff. Contribute to Care Planning and the Delivery of Care by: Carrying out nursing procedures in accordance with local policy documents and as directed by the qualified staff in line with the job role and description. Ensuring documentation is completed accurately and promptly to ensure care is recorded and essential information is available to other members of the care team. Collection and entry of data onto electronic computer systems as required. Contribute to the movement and handling of individuals in line with local policy and individual needs. Assist in health education at Croft Medical Centre by encouraging patients to self care and participation in health promotion activities by: Assist and support the multi-disciplinary care team in observing, reporting and documenting of changes in condition and reporting these to the lead clinician. Supporting patients during group clinics and individual consultations and activities by: Preparing patients for the activity to be undertaken Preparing equipment and clinics for the activity Assisting in delivery of the activity offering guidance and support to the patient as required. Supporting other health care professionals in the delivery of patient group activities. Preparing patient information resources/ literature to support individual and group needs Contribute to the assessment of individual health and care needs by: Making decisions within specified criteria under supervision of qualified health staff. Assessing and monitoring care within specified criteria under supervision of qualified health staff. Leading activities within specified criteria under supervision of qualified health staff. Clinical Activities Under the direction of a senior member of the health care team undertake delegated clinical procedures when competence has been demonstrated. Clinical procedures that may be delegated are Dressings Measuring and recording of weight and heights NHS Health Checks Mental Health Check Reviews Collection and where appropriate test specimens of urine - urinalysis Blood Glucose testing. INR Monitoring ECG Venepuncture 24 Hour blood pressure application and removal Assisting with minor surgery procedures Assisting with IUCD and Implanon procedures Removal of Sutures Influenza, Pneumonia and Shingles Vaccinations Chaperone duties Vaccine cold chain storage, monitoring and stock management. Prepare clinical offices and treatment rooms for clinical activities eg. Setting up clinics for clinical procedures or activities Ensuring that the environment and equipment is clean in line with the activity to be carried out and local policy and procedures Ensuring that the necessary documentation and / or materials and equipment are available Carry out cleaning of equipment as required and in line with local and national policies and procedures. Monitor and record equipment readings and checks in line with manufacturers and local policy guidelines. Ensuring equipment provided is safely maintained and faults reported to an appropriate person. Health & Safety The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the practice, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum once annually) Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Equality and diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Personal Development and Training The post holder will participate in annual appraisal Will attend mandatory and statutory training required for the post. Will have a plan of training needs identified and agreed, and participate to enhance patient care and personal development Check equipment and general clinical stores and ensure there are adequate supplies against agreed levels and order supplies under the direction of the senior member of staff. Be aware of and carry out duties in accordance with policies procedures and evidence based clinical standards. Ensure the implementation of the Data Protection Act (1998) as applied to Croft Medical Centre and observance of policy relating to maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) the post holder should take all reasonable actions to ensure the health and safety of themselves, fellow staff and patients is maintained The post holder must at all times carry out his / her responsibilities with regard for The Equality Act 2010 Support the Practice Manager and GP Partners in the planning and implementation of nursing strategies to deliver key evidence based care requirements Work in a cooperative and supportive manner with all members of the Primary Health Care Team and surgery staff Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as required commensurate with the job title, the post and its grading. This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic reviews

A Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.


Neighbourhood Community Mental Health Team Manager - South Warwickshire

1 WTE

Full time, permanent role based in Leamington Spa and Stratford Healthcare

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic manager to lead our Community Mental Health Team.

You will be part of a management team including two other team managers, a clinical lead, deputy managers and social care team managers to provide excellent evidence based care to adults across south Warwickshire with secondary care mental health needs.

This team is proactive in embedding and utilising multidisciplinary roles to provide recovery and outcome focused interventions to service users, whilst meeting local and national targets.

The successful candidate will be an experienced mental health professional with knowledge and skills in leadership, managing staff, and be a team player committed to innovation and service development. The successful person will support the ongoing transformation. The candidate will be able to demonstrate their personal alignment with the Trust’s Values. You will establish relationships and communication links with their local neighbourhoods and primary care networks.

This role requires the ability to multitask; incorporating service development, operational and people management. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.



For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

You will be responsible for the day to day management of the team and will have experience in the leadership and supervision of clinical staff and have excellent knowledge of health and social care policy relating to the delivery of mental health care.

As the Team Manager you will be expected to input into service evaluations and audits as well as carry out the managerial responsibilities of appraisals, managing sickness/absence and training for staff. Innovation and a creative approach are encouraged and being a positive role model is essential. The team consists of a number of professionals which include nurses, social workers, AMHPs, occupational therapists and psychologists some of whom you will be expected to line manage directly. The service is split into Leamington Spa and Stratford areas with bases in each area, however staff work across all bases as required. As a manager you will be responsible for a defined number of Primary Care Networks.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide.

We encourage personal development through our regular supervision and appraisal process and value those who are keen to develop and progress.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day.

As the successful candidate you must have a professional qualification i.e., nursing, occupational therapist or social worker, with substantial post registration experience as a qualified professional of which you will have recent experience working with clients within a secondary care mental health setting.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You may occasionally need to work flexibly outside regular office hours to respond to service user need.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

The service received an overall rating of Good by the CQC and an Outstanding for care and compassion of which we are rightly proud. We have also been recognised both locally and nationally by receiving awards for the services we provide. We encourage personal development through our regular supervision and appraisal process and value those who are keen to develop and progress. Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull. Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services, we see on average around 5,000 patients every day. As the successful candidate you must have a professional qualification i.e., nursing, occupational therapist or social worker, with substantial post registration experience as a qualified professional of which you will have recent experience working with clients within a secondary care mental health setting. The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You may occasionally need to work flexibly outside regular office hours to respond to service user need. For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Senior Physiotherapist

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Full-Time

Up to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week

We offer flexible working, freedom to focus on patients, and everything you need to take your career further. With senior mentoring, academy training - and our partnership with the Manchester Metropolitan University partnership - you could progress to a clinical role or managerial position.

Our Physiotherapy team in Leamington Spa are currently looking a Full Time permanent Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly team.

The Role

You will see a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and elective post-operative orthopedic cases, playing a key role in helping our patients achieve, maintain and recover to the level of health and wellbeing that they aspire to. You will work in a busy Outpatient department with small gym, but will have the opportunity to work alongside fitness colleagues at the nearby Warwick Fitness and Wellbeing Centre - where the rehabilitation possibilities are endless, including aqua-therapy.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients.

The hospital is brilliantly placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programmes.

As a Senior Physiotherapist you will:

• Deliver high quality, effective clinical care.

• Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring.

• Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs.

• Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided

• Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes

The Person

To succeed as a Senior Physiotherapist you will:

• Have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

• Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner.

• Have working knowledge of the UK private healthcare market and experience of orthopaedic rehabilitation

• Have strong MSK skills with experience of planning rehabilitation strategies for return to sports.

• Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals.

• Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills, as we utilise and E;record system for notes

• Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner.

• It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client.

The Benefits

We believe in our people and to help you develop your skills and progress your career in Nuffield Health

• You will be supported by your regional Physiotherapy lead and wider team onsite

• Have protected CPD time, access to a local in-service training program and training events organised by the Nuffield Health Academy including both clinical and leadership courses.

• There will also been mentoring support within the department from Senior Physiotherapists and colleagues across the wider physiotherapy team

Supporting your growth.

We're committed to the professional development of all our clinical colleagues. Inside our Learning and Development Academy, you'll discover a range of internal CPD courses and online content to support your clinical and professional development. As a Nuffield Health Physiotherapist, you'll also enjoy opportunities to apply for funding support towards your relevant CPD activity and postgraduate study. Plus, you can access further professional development opportunities via the large number of apprenticeship programmes we offer.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With a cycle to work scheme, online GP, emotional wellbeing support and private healthcare - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital specialities include orthopaedics, spinal surgery, eye care, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and general surgery. We are located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

Act as a named Health Visitor for a defined team caseload. To develop a team caseload profile, assessing needs as Universal, Targeted and Specialist. Develop and implement strategies to improve Public Health through Health Education, Health Promotion activities using evidence based research and practice. Leading and delivering on the Healthy Child programme 0-5, working with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children. Plan, implement and evaluate health enhancing activities through home visiting, community development, clinic, workshops, technology and parenting support. Early identification of children and families needing support through use of single assessment process if required to include other members of the multidisciplinary team. Act in accordance with current local Warwickshire Safeguarding Board and Trust policy to protect children at risk. Delegate and supervise work undertaken by the skill mix team. Promote and maintain good record keeping that conforms to NMC policy, data protection and Health Visitor record keeping standards. Identify and report any hazards/ incidents relevant to the Health and safety of clients or colleagues using the Trusts reporting procedure. Adhere to the Trust lone worker policy and undertake risk assessments where needed in liaison with Clinical Lead. Participate in selection and recruitment of new staff to the team. To facilitate and organise the induction of new Health Visitors and support staff to the Trust. To escalate any concerns as appropriate to your Clinical Lead. Knowledge, Skills and Experience To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work ensuring a high standard of clinical care. To provide effective clinical leadership to the Health Visiting team, enabling the team to deliver the highest possible care standards ensuring evidence based practice is used. Adhering to the Health Visiting Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures. Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to child protection. Participate in risk assessment & decision making process at child protection meetings, providing written reports, and health advice when required. To actively participate in supervision, Child Protection, Clinical/ Restorative and Looked After Children. To prescribe using the Nurse Formulary to ensure prescribing is undertaken in a safe, cost effective manner. Be flexible to the needs of the service. Develop and maintain effective communication within the team to maintain productive working relationships and promote good morale within the team resulting in a quality service. Ensure that all clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace. Ensure confidentiality is upheld at all times, as per Trust guidelines. Attend the Trust mandatory and statutory training programme required for your role ensuring that you training is completed and follows the essential skills policy including regular appraisals. Ensure skill mix team members are up to date with their statutory and mandatory training including appraisals. Participate in and contribute to team/ locality meetings to keep up to date with Trust information. To be competent using Microsoft and other computer / phone applications as required. Measurable Result Areas Initiate, participate in research, audit and service user feedback to improve practice. To actively seek service user feedback regarding the service to influence change where needed. To lead on bi annual health and safety audit, reporting any concerns to line manager. To input patient contacts onto Trust computer system. To ensure electronic work diary is up to date and all members of the team have full access to it. To maintain mentorship and mentor pre-registration nursing students. Communications and Working Relationships Work in partnership and collaboratively to build relationships with other agencies to best achieve outcomes for children and families. To work collaboratively and respectively with other team members to support each other in achieving the aims of the service. To take responsibility for your own and be supportive of others Health and Wellbeing. Develop and maintain effective communication networks with service users, health care professionals and other statutory and voluntary agencies. To work across professional and organisational boundaries to develop and maintain appropriate partnerships and networks to influence and improve outcomes for children and their families/ carers. Raise awareness of health needs within families, using skills of negotiation and motivational interviewing to facilitate change leading to a healthier lifestyle. Attend all meetings as appropriate, including video conferencing, to support the development of service delivery. To work in an agile manner where possible, including working from base, home or other sites as felt beneficial to the service and individual, whilst recognising the need for continued team working and communication.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Undertaking person centred lifestyle assessments, in a sensitive manner, empowering mothers to make positive change. This may include discussions regarding nutrition, exercise, smoking, alcohol use, substance misuse, sexual health both in pregnancy and in the postnatal period. To provide appropriate information/education to service users, families and carers relating to physical health and lifestyle ensuring informed decision making. Make appropriate referrals and support to access relevant lifestyle improvement initiatives available. Provide support, motivation and development of appropriate action plan for each client. Carry out review meetings to assess progress and provide long term motivation and guidance, using solution focussed or motivational interviewing skills as appropriate. Produce progress or activity reports as required in relation to interventions offered. Evaluate and feedback clients responses to the intervention and modify in discussion with multi disciplinary colleagues. Whilst working with clients and community groups, identify barriers and possible solutions to making sustainable lifestyle changes, reporting these back to the lead professional involved. To contribute to planning, development, implementation and evaluation of individual care interventions related to physical health and wellbeing during the perinatal period. To identify, obtain and if appropriate carry out appropriate diagnostic/ assessment techniques to identify and respond to clients physical health needs in a range of settings. For women who have severe mental illness and are prescribed mood stabilisers or antipsychotic medication work alongside lead professionals to ensure that appropriate monitoring tests are performed and accurately recorded, and any concerns escalated as necessary. If necessary and appropriate, accompany and provide support to women undergoing physical health tests. Obtain necessary results from blood tests and other investigations and record accurately in electronic patient record, escalating to medical staff when necessary. Liaison as necessary with maternity and primary care regarding the physical health needs of clients.

The post holder(s) will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Services to an identified caseload of women.

Improving the physical health of our clients and reducing the impact of inequality on poor health outcomes (both maternal and child) has been identified as a need in our current service provision and this post reflects this.

The post holder will assist in the identification of physical health and lifestyle needs, and participate in the delivery and evaluation of interventions developed to meet those needs. Working alongside mothers experiencing moderate to severe perinatal mental health problems, and including those with pre-existing severe mental health disorders. The post holder will contribute to holistic community assessments, in a range of settings, with a strong emphasis on promoting optimum physical health and wellbeing. The post holder will actively work with families and carers in their own home and in the community settings flexibly and will offer practical support and advice based on the identified needs of service users , partners and their children.

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Undertaking person centred lifestyle assessments, in a sensitive manner, empowering mothers to make positive change. This may include discussions regarding nutrition, exercise, smoking, alcohol use, substance misuse, sexual health – both in pregnancy and in the postnatal period.

To provide appropriate information/education to service users, families and carers relating to physical health and lifestyle ensuring informed decision making.

Make appropriate referrals and support to access relevant lifestyle improvement initiatives available.

Provide support, motivation and development of appropriate action plan for each client.

Carry out review meetings to assess progress and provide long term motivation and guidance, using solution focussed or motivational interviewing skills as appropriate.

Produce progress or activity reports as required in relation to interventions offered.

Evaluate and feedback clients’ responses to the intervention and modify in discussion with multi disciplinary colleagues.

Whilst working with clients and community groups, identify barriers and possible solutions to making sustainable lifestyle changes, reporting these back to the lead professional involved.

To contribute to planning, development, implementation and evaluation of individual care interventions related to physical health and wellbeing during the perinatal period.

To identify, obtain and if appropriate carry out appropriate diagnostic/ assessment techniques to identify and respond to clients’ physical health needs in a range of settings.

For women who have severe mental illness and are prescribed mood stabilisers or antipsychotic medication work alongside lead professionals to ensure that appropriate monitoring tests are performed and accurately recorded, and any concerns escalated as necessary.

If necessary and appropriate, accompany and provide support to women undergoing physical health tests.

Obtain necessary results from blood tests and other investigations and record accurately in electronic patient record, escalating to medical staff when necessary.

Liaison as necessary with maternity and primary care regarding the physical health needs of clients.


This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Referral Team Administrator to join our professional team in Faversham.

We’re a close team but we’re never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to providesupportto our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Aug 2024

For more information on this role please see the attached supporting information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.