Total 7 job vacancies by NHS Jobs

Job Purpose The main purpose of the role is to provide Assistant Psychology support to increase Torbays group intervention programme. The successful candidates will work with the Core Teams MDT including PPT to plan, organise, co-facilitate and audit a range of psychologically informed groups. The role may also cover other aspects of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, working independently according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, teaching and project work. This will be achieved in this post by: 1. Working with MDT including PPT to plan, organise, co-facilitate and audit a range of psychologically informed groups. 2. Playing a key role in gathering, analysing, recording and reporting on both therapeutic outcomes as well as service users experience of therapy. 3. Communicate with team manager, professional leads and other managers to ensure the smooth running of the research service. 4. The post holder will be supported by a clinical psychologist/ colleagues within the specialism. The post holder will be expected to make good use of the expertise of others within the service to further develop their research and communication skills. 5. To work within professional guidelines and DPT procedures and protocols. 6. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body. Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Working Relationship Skills Team colleagues: To work closely with colleagues in the running or support of the short term group intervention programme on a day to day basis. Senior managers & professional staff: To maintain and build good working relationships with senior professional staff and managers in the core team and PPT and to enable effective negotiation. Clients, family and carers: To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner with clients who may have specific difficulties in understand and/or communicating and who may be distressed. Analytical and Judgemental Skills Solid analytic and judgement skills will be necessary relative to the need to carry out research into patient experience and therapeutic effectiveness. Planning and Organisational Skills To plan and prioritise own workload with the help of management supervision. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy Consultation & guidance: To provide valuable feedback to individual clinicians and to P&PT management concerning patient experience of services as well as therapeutic outcomes. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation Policy & service To follow policy guidance in own role and to comment on proposed policy changes and service developments. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Careful use of equipment Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice andManagement To assist the work of less experienced assistants &/or trainees as required. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties To maintain accurate records To be responsible for the management and maintenance of a database. To be responsible for using an email account to generate, monitor, and respond to the e-mail traffic by which the Trust conducts much of its internal communication. Responsibility for Research and Development R & D: To undertake service-relevant research as indicated above and development activity agreed within the service. Freedom to Act The post holder is accountable for their own professional actions, acting within Trust policies and procedures and Professional Practice Guidelines. In a supervised context, to work within clinical professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of practice. Any Other Specific Tasks Required To ensure that all psychologists continuously update the skills and techniques relevant to their clinical work.

Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters that is appropriate to them and the situation Skilled in sensitively ensuring patients are aware of their limitations and that all goals are, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound Identify potential risk in moving and manual handling of patients and to act in a way that minimises risk Under the direction of the professional implement either a teaching plan or equipment or both to enable the correct use of medicines Under the supervision of the professional teach patients to self- administer medicines, e.g. eye drops, catheter care Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle). Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. #caretojoinusTSD

Hours: 36hrs per week. Monday- Sunday as per local rota, varying shift pattern. Location: Torbay Start Date: 1st July Interviews: 1st week May Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vison. Following this we are delighted to be a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Torbay in Summer 2024, and are actively recruiting now to build a passionate and dedicated team to, ready to support this nationwide programme to enhance the availability of healthcare in the community, while enhancing your own career. Right now we are looking to recruit a Clinical Assistant into the team, to work alongside the Radiography Department in MRI, CT and Xray. Are you passionate to join a Brand-new Centre, that is allowing healthcare to be more accessible to the local community, while working towards the mission to make healthcare better? This could be the job for you! What will you do: As a clinical assistant, supporting the Radiography department, the core of your role is to ensure our patients receive the best standard of care from arrival through to departure. The Clinical Assistant is primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the working day by welcoming patients into the clinical area and preparing them for their scan. You will also be required to complete some administrative tasks within the department and also support in Reception as needed, however this role will mostly be patient facing. Welcoming patients in a professional, courteous manner, coordinating their arrival through to departure Escorting patients to and from the clinical area as required, explaining the procedure in full and ensuring any questions or concerns are managed professionally Completing the patient's pre-scan data protection/consent form and health and safety questionnaire (where applicable) Assessing and monitoring the patient's condition after procedure, ensuring that any changes are reported to the relevant staff immediately Accurately entering all relevant patient data into the patient management system Managing administrative tasks within the department as required. Working on the reception desk, professionally welcoming patients into the Centre We are looking for someone who has Experience in a healthcare environment or a passion to work in healthcare Experience working in a customer facing role Strong administration skills Flexibility to working patterns An empathetic and caring approach A passion for delivering the highest level of customer service Experience working in a fast paced environment

Communication and Working Relationships To take part as requested in unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff. To participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team. To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the department. Participate in client and public involvement activities. To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care. To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives. To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times. To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately. Planning and Organisation At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care. Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions. Responsibility and Accountability Assist with the running of Urology consultant and nurse led clinics. Participate with the preparation of environment and equipment. Assist with Urological investigation procedures in outpatient department. Adhere to all infection control guidance and policies. Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values. Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others. Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences. To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures. To work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff. To be aware of clients emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to senior staff responsible for clients care. Support patients undergoing investigations for a possible cancer diagnosis within the clinic environment/appointment. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care delivered to be evaluated and accurate records maintained. Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Work collaboratively with registered / senior staff, other health professionals and hotel service staff to ensure clients holistic needs are met. Update client IT systems in the absence of the unit administrator where appropriate. To liaise with unit administrators regarding clients records for clinics / admissions / discharges. Report any incidents, accidents or complaints to the person in charge of the unit in accordance with Trusts policies. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources Everyone has a responsibility to ensure effective and conservative use of resources. Maintain paperless filing wherever possible (excluding where any statutory duty may exist). Do not print/ photocopy unless necessary Ensure conservative use of stationery, not using equipment to excess Ensure that any stationery or resource needs are ordered and managed effectively Much of this role requires use of VDU equipment, with frequent long periods of sitting. Frequent use of a range of web based systems such as NHS Jobs Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources To undertake a responsible attitude towards economy and care of equipment and property, and be aware of conditions/hazards predisposing to accidents. Ensure efficient and effective use of resources. Checking and reporting to works department and Unit Leader on environmental conditions, i.e. heating, lighting, and general maintenance of the work environment. Policy and Service Responsibility The post holder will work according to Trust standards, policies and procedures and is accountable and responsible to the registered nursing team. All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the needs of the service are met in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure compliance with policies procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. Encourage and welcome feedback to ensure that we as individuals, and as a collective team, learn and continually improve. Personal Development To be responsible for own personal development; attending study days/courses as appropriate. Actively contribute to reviews with your line manager, including supervision and achievement reviews. Be able to ask for support as required. Attend mandatory training is kept up-to-date and develop and maintain own knowledge and skills.

At Practice Plus Group, we strive to practice exceptional healthcare every day and we continually look for ways to improve things for our patients. If this sounds like an organisation you would like to work for then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced bank theatre practitioner to join our team. We can offer you excellent work-life balance, plenty of training and development opportunities and clear career paths, supported by robust governance structures and well regarded clinical leadership teams. As a key member of the team, led by our welcoming and professional Theatre Manager, you will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skill and will be expected to use your advanced practitioner skills to work alongside the Consultant Surgeons when required. You will provide safe and effective clinical care, working closely with all disciplines, to ensure the promotion of high standards for patients during all aspects of the preoperative, peri-operative and postoperative pathway *Please note this is a bank role and therefore has no fixed hours per month, it is adhoc cover for sickness and leave.

Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters that is appropriate to them and the situation Skilled in sensitively ensuring patients are aware of their limitations and that all goals are, specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound Identify potential risk in moving and manual handling of patients and to act in a way that minimises risk Under the direction of the professional implement either a teaching plan or equipment or both to enable the correct use of medicines Under the supervision of the professional teach patients to self- administer medicines, e.g. eye drops, catheter care Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle). Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. #caretojoinusTSD

80% of workload is clinical; running groups and 1 to 1 session, 20% patient related non-clinical activity and general administration Some aspects of work will involve delivery of care as part of a multidisciplinary team To undertake ongoing assessment of patients including those with diverse and complex presentations/ multi-pathologies, use basic clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide a basis for effective intervention Deliver individualised and group MSK outpatient exercise programmes to adults and paediatrics based on knowledge of evidence-based practice and using agreed exercise protocols. Evaluate patients progress, alter treatment plans within designated protocols, and report back to the referring physiotherapist when a change in treatment or review is required To facilitate exercise with MSK out patients on an individual and/or group basis and support health education For a full Job description and role requirements please see the attached Job description & Person Specification.