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You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of a Medical Consultant, Psychologist, Physiotherapist and an Occupational Therapist applying a biopsychosocial approach. With respect to the psychological aspect of the assessment, the clients may be referred for 1:1 physical health psychology, PMP, counselling, or directed to an appropriate service, dependent upon their physical, social and psychological needs. Please see job description and person specification for main responsibilities.

The post holder will have opportunities for personal support and development via the Trust appraisal system. Flexible working would all be considered.

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex mental health or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change See job description and person spec for full details

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex and contentious mental health conditions or learning disabilities which include challenging behaviours and possible risk of physical aggression. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development Provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of a Medical Consultant, Psychologist, Physiotherapist and an Occupational Therapist applying a biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain. Following assessment by the MDT a care plan is created for the client for the future management of their chronic pain condition. With respect to the psychological aspect of the assessment, the clients may be referred for 1:1 physical health psychology, PMP, counselling, or directed to an appropriate service, dependent upon their physical, social and psychological needs. Please see job description and person specification for main responsibilities.

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex mental health or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change For full list please see job description and person specification

Accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of highly specialist psychological care to clients with highly complex and contentious mental health conditions or learning disabilities which include challenging behaviours and possible risk of physical aggression. To be compassionate in meeting the needs of clients, their carers and families. To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust. In line with the banding of the post and its service context to: Exercise supervisory/professional responsibility for other psychological therapists Provide leadership in multi-disciplinary training and development Provide leadership in service audit and development Provide leadership in service evaluation and research Ensure that a psychological perspective is brought to service redesign and cultural change

In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Oncology In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

The post holder will be required to provide a high-quality resource of professional advice, guidance and expertise to members of the Individual Care Team, ICB and wider health and social care economy Autonomously manage a case load of individuals with highly complex health needs providing significant clinical guidance to providers. Ensure that all assessments are holistic in nature and utilise The National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care. To have an expert level of knowledge regards The National Framework and its application in practice. To be able to impart this knowledge to a variety of audiences. To provide complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives/ representatives and often work in potentially hostile environments; relaying difficult decisions regarding care provision and managing patient and family expectations. Provide continuity of care throughout the period of care and support. This will encompass close working with health and social care professionals and care providers. Attend all meetings related the patient which may impact on the care provision and costs to meet identified needs Liaise with multiple professionals involved in the patients care to ensure that a comprehensive understanding of all identified needs is available. Ensuring that each patient has a care plan that addresses all their identified needs and can be used to assist assessors when completing CHC assessments/reviews. Present comprehensive written reports to ICB Eligibility Panel following any reviews completed once patients are in receipt of agreed care provision that identify a change in the level of care required. This includes being able to demonstrate improvements that may result in a reduction of care provided or a change the patients eligibility for NHS CHC. To be responsible for negotiating care package costs and the monitoring of packages of fully funded care which are in excess of £1000 per week. To be responsible for ensuring these care packages are reviewed to an agreed time scale, identified by the Head of Service and that these are recorded on the ICB database. Identify and process any safeguarding and quality of care issues and take appropriate action to ensure that peoples welfare is protected and that the quality and standard of services provided are at a level that is in line with ICB required standards. Close liaison with the ICB Quality Team is necessary to ensure ICB funded individuals are in receipt of high quality, safe care. Ensure Mental Capacity Act is considered and ensure relevant processes are followed eg. Best Interests, DOLs Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, general practitioners and providers in order to ensure continuity of care and address patient needs. Provide a high-quality resource of professional advice, guidance and expertise to the ICB and partner agencies in addressing the needs of individuals with complex health needs. Liaising with a variety of providers and arranging assessment of patients in order that the most appropriate placement/provider is identified. Provide information and support to the senior managers when considering the most appropriate provider to address a patients identified needs and to act autonomously when required to agree care packages in excess of the usual ICB cost. To maintain a formal record of all cases and ensure that all relevant clinical information is available and updated regularly, both electronically and in patient files. Support the Head of CHC in working with partner agencies and other stakeholders in developing the local market for services to ensure that it reflects the requirements of individuals and is able to meet current and future needs To call and chair multi-disciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings to ensure continuity of care across agencies; thus improving patient and family experience. Deputise for the Lead Nurse as required Provide data in order that the ICB can continuously monitor care delivery and identify how performance of providers can be improved. Working closely with colleagues in the ICB Quality Team to assure the quality of care received by NHS funded individuals. To have budgetary monitoring responsibilities and to ensure that the Head of Service is informed of any identified budget pressures or financial risks that may impact on the overall service budget. The post holder will need to demonstrate both quality of care and value for money in all placements. To develop policies and procedures, as requested, which will support the overall delivery of NHS Funded Care within the ICB. To contribute to and deliver training on CHC and FNC to a variety of audiences particularly in health and social care. To provide professional support and mentoring to the nurse assessors within the team and provide additional support and training as required by the Lead Nurse. To work within the NMC Code/Professional Code** and to meet requirements for revalidation. To undertake and comply with all mandatory training.

The post holder will be required to provide a high-quality resource of professional advice, guidance and expertise to members of the Individual Care Team, ICB and wider health and social care economy Autonomously manage a case load of individuals with highly complex health needs providing significant clinical guidance to providers. Ensure that all assessments are holistic in nature and utilise The National Framework for NHS Continuing Health Care. To have an expert level of knowledge regards The National Framework and its application in practice. To be able to impart this knowledge to a variety of audiences. To provide complex and sensitive information to patients, relatives/ representatives and often work in potentially hostile environments; relaying difficult decisions regarding care provision and managing patient and family expectations. Provide continuity of care throughout the period of care and support. This will encompass close working with health and social care professionals and care providers. Attend all meetings related the patient which may impact on the care provision and costs to meet identified needs Liaise with multiple professionals involved in the patients care to ensure that a comprehensive understanding of all identified needs is available. Ensuring that each patient has a care plan that addresses all their identified needs and can be used to assist assessors when completing CHC assessments/reviews. Present comprehensive written reports to ICB Eligibility Panel following any reviews completed once patients are in receipt of agreed care provision that identify a change in the level of care required. This includes being able to demonstrate improvements that may result in a reduction of care provided or a change the patients eligibility for NHS CHC. To be responsible for negotiating care package costs and the monitoring of packages of fully funded care which are in excess of £1000 per week. To be responsible for ensuring these care packages are reviewed to an agreed time scale, identified by the Head of Service and that these are recorded on the ICB database. Identify and process any safeguarding and quality of care issues and take appropriate action to ensure that peoples welfare is protected and that the quality and standard of services provided are at a level that is in line with ICB required standards. Close liaison with the ICB Quality Team is necessary to ensure ICB funded individuals are in receipt of high quality, safe care. Ensure Mental Capacity Act is considered and ensure relevant processes are followed eg. Best Interests, DOLs Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinicians, general practitioners and providers in order to ensure continuity of care and address patient needs. Provide a high-quality resource of professional advice, guidance and expertise to the ICB and partner agencies in addressing the needs of individuals with complex health needs. Liaising with a variety of providers and arranging assessment of patients in order that the most appropriate placement/provider is identified. Provide information and support to the senior managers when considering the most appropriate provider to address a patients identified needs and to act autonomously when required to agree care packages in excess of the usual ICB cost. To maintain a formal record of all cases and ensure that all relevant clinical information is available and updated regularly, both electronically and in patient files. Support the Head of CHC in working with partner agencies and other stakeholders in developing the local market for services to ensure that it reflects the requirements of individuals and is able to meet current and future needs To call and chair multi-disciplinary meetings, including case conferences and discharge meetings to ensure continuity of care across agencies; thus improving patient and family experience. Deputise for the Lead Nurse as required Provide data in order that the ICB can continuously monitor care delivery and identify how performance of providers can be improved. Working closely with colleagues in the ICB Quality Team to assure the quality of care received by NHS funded individuals. To have budgetary monitoring responsibilities and to ensure that the Head of Service is informed of any identified budget pressures or financial risks that may impact on the overall service budget. The post holder will need to demonstrate both quality of care and value for money in all placements. To develop policies and procedures, as requested, which will support the overall delivery of NHS Funded Care within the ICB. To contribute to and deliver training on CHC and FNC to a variety of audiences particularly in health and social care. To provide professional support and mentoring to the nurse assessors within the team and provide additional support and training as required by the Lead Nurse. To work within the NMC Code/Professional Code** and to meet requirements for revalidation. To undertake and comply with all mandatory training.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Featherstone a category C Prison located in Staffordshire HMP Featherston is a male prison and is a population of 678 males. Pharmacy Team consists of 4 Free Onsite Parking Career Development Staff Canteen Onsite Gym Hours 37.5 hours per week working every other weekend Monday - Friday - 7am - 5.30pm Weekends - 8.30 - 5.30pm Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £28247 - £32346 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Under the direction of a Maxillofacial Consultant Surgeon, the post holder will participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre, peri and post operative care. The post holder shall use the knowledge and skills attained in their successful training programme to deliver, maintain and encourage the highest levels of patient care The post holder will use excellent communication skills to liaise and work alongside a varied multidisciplinary team. They will hold a responsibility to participate in the training and education of appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team through teaching, research and audit DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.0 PROFESSIONAL 1.1 Participate in operative procedures within agreed protocols. 1.2 Act as 1st or 2nd assistant or 1st operator under the direction of a consultant surgeon. 1.3 Undertake the surgical procedures identified in the competency framework following successful completion of the training programme. 1.4 Assist the surgical team with the admission of patients (including assisting at the pre admission clinic and involvement in the pre operative assessment of patients). Patient details should be accurate, complete and appropriately recorded, and patients reassured regarding their treatment. 1.5 Arrange investigations as deemed appropriate by the clinical supervisor. 1.6 Display skill competency in the interpretation of investigations. 1.7 Display skill and dexterity in surgical technique and the use of surgical instrumentation. 1.8 Effective preoperative assessment of the surgical patient, providing a source of communication, information and reassurance for the patient. 1.9 Enable the correct positioning, preparation and draping of the surgical patient. 1.10 Development of surgical skills in accordance with continuing professional developments and continuing developments in surgical practice. 1.11 Contribute to the clinical care of the post operative patient including detecting surgical problems and liaison with the surgical team. 1.12 Ensure that all trust and divisional policies are adhered to, providing a safe healthy environment for staff and patients. 1.13 Understand the requirements of the data protection act 1984 and Caldicott report and observe patient confidentiality. 1.14 Develop, enhance and maintain safe and effective levels of communication and motivation within the multi disciplinary team. 1.15 Act in a responsible and appropriate manner, displaying professional and ethical conduct in all areas of duty, routine and emergency. 1.16 To be able to work independently and as part of a team. To set priorities and accomplish goals and job responsibilities. 1.17 Demonstrate advanced analytical skills necessary for problem solving and decision making relevant to patient care. 2.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT 2.1 Contribute to audit and information collection within the department. To initiate and pursue audit projects including assessment of the SCP / SA role, target achievements and methods of advancing and developing surgical practice and patient care. 2.2 Attend weekly Head and Neck Oncology MDT and Audit/ Clinical Governance meetings where possible. 2.3 Work as a team to ensure that protocols and guidelines are being adhered to and clinical governance requirements are met. 2.4 Update skills in accordance with developing practice in order to deliver the highest level of care. 2.5 Participate in the evaluation and determination of current and new equipment, instrumentation and techniques as reflected by current trends. 3.0 EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3.1 To have successfully achieved completion of the formal training course Principles and Practice of Surgery relevant to achieving qualification and registration as Surgical Care Practitioner, as recommended and supported by the Royal College of Surgeons. 3.2 Maintain and enhance personal and professional knowledge and skills in all areas of responsibility by the attendance of in service and departmental meetings the attendance of national conferences where possible and to read the current professional literature and journals. 3.3 Maintain a professional affiliation to a recognised governing body .To be conversant with their professional guidelines and abide by their guidance in accordance with Trust policy. 3.5 Responsibility to participate in the training and education of appropriate members of the multi disciplinary team, by presentations, formal teaching sessions and opportunistic training. 3.6 To mentor, educate, train and support the 1st and 2nd year trainee SCP / SA s 3.7 To keep an accurate log book of surgical activity in accordance with national and local confidentiality regulations. 4.0 GENERAL MANAGEMENT 4.1 To act as a positive role model offering effective guidance and motivation to other members of the multi disciplinary team. 4.2 To work closely with staff in Maxillofacial Theatres, and associated wards to develop and maintain a team management approach throughout the Maxillo facial Department. 4.3 To assist in the recruitment/ retention of staff. 4.4 To manage the SCP / SA team in the absence of the lead practitioner. 5.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5.1 To undertake any other duties not specified within the job description but are within the wide scope of the role and are within the individuals skills and education. 5.2 Job descriptions will be reviewed annually and is subject to change as a result of discussion between the responsible Maxillofacial Consultant, the Head and Neck Matron and the post holder. 5.3 To undertake on-call duties as and when required. * The post holder registered with the National Association of Assistants in Surgical Practice (NAASP) and associated Code of Professional Conduct, supported by the RCS, in the performance of clinical duties, professional accountability will be to the designated Maxillofacial Consultants. ** If the post holder is governed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council s/he will also be professionally responsible to the Matron of the Head and Neck Directorate. The Matron will advise on any professional issues or concerns and contribute to the post holders annual appraisal and personal development plan. *** The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Lead Maxillofacial Consultant Surgeon within the Head and Neck Directorate. The Lead will be responsible for operationally managing the post holder including, annual appraisal and PDP formulation, sickness management, off duty planning, annual leave entitlement, risk and any other Human Resource issues. The Matron will assist in anyway required.

This is a replacement post. The post supports the Lung and Lower GI MDTs at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton and Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley. The post holder will see approximately 100 new Lung and 100 Lower GI patients. Secretarial support, designated office space and appropriate IT equipment will be provided. The successful candidate will work with two clinical oncology colleagues and one medical oncology colleague managing UGI and Lung cancers. The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers to provide an Oncology service to Wolverhampton and Russells Hall hospitals.

To ensure safe and effective clinical practice. Ensure a high standard of safe clinical care and record keeping in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council, national legislation and local standards. Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and fully recognise personal accountability. Practise within an ethical framework based upon dignity and respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients. Act as a change agent, developing clinically effective practice through the effective utilisation and integration of evidence based practice within own work area. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines within own work area. Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team. Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection prevention, clinical governance, including risk management and critical incident reporting and root cause analysis. Demonstrate effective communication within the multi-professional team regarding patient care. Undertake interventional procedures with appropriate consent Assess the risks involved in the care of patients and ensure utilisation of practices and protocols to minimise those risks, including safe use of medical devices. Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk Provide specialist advice to own and other professions on therapeutic interventions and clinical practice. Implement practices that are appropriate to patient and service need through in-depth knowledge, implications of and applying epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional trends and developments. Lead by example, develop self and other staff, and influence the way care is given in a manner that is innovative, open and responds to individual needs. Provide clinical supervision to other staff. Work harmoniously and effectively with colleagues, patients and clients and their carers, families and friends, seeking advice from senior practitioners as necessary. Practise within the scope of personal professional competence and extend this scope as appropriate to service needs. Delegate aspects of care to others and accept responsibility and accountability for such delegation. Participate in peer review of own practice. Day to day supervision/training of staff/students. Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice. To enhance the patients experience To assess individuals holistically using a range of different assessment methods, use physical examination skills, order diagnostic tests for client group. Incorporate health promotion and prevention into care plans, and comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of illness. Utilise making every contact count as an approach to change behaviour through interactions with individuals, carers, families to support them in making positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing Plan and co-ordinate complete episodes of care, delegating and referring to other practitioners as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use. Safely use patient group directives (PGD)/ non-medical prescribing as appropriate Use professional judgement in managing care events and capture the learning from these experiences to improve patient care and service delivery. Work within defined boundaries of practice. Ensure an effective and efficient patients journey by planning and co-ordinating of the episode of care /caseload including the smooth transition to other settings, promoting safe and effective discharge from the service and optimising communication with interdisciplinary and interagency teams as required. Within a multidisciplinary team environment, develop a culture of person-centred care. Promote a caring and compassionate environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients are enabled to be partners in their care. Contribute to the development of care and services by ascertaining patient and carer experience/feedback and ensure complaints are managed in line with organisational policy, including the dissemination of learning points. Ensure that everyone within the sphere of care is treated with dignity and humanity, understanding individual needs, showing compassion and sensitivity, and provide care in a way that respects all people equally. Enable patients/clients to learn about their conditions and treatment by coordinating the implementation of plans appropriate to their preferred approach to learning, motivation and developmental stage. Be proactively involved in undertaking activities that monitor and improve the quality of healthcare and the effectiveness of own and others practice. Communicate effectively across a range of circumstances and individuals. To ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisations objectives Contribute to the development of an organisational culture that supports continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning. Support the appraisal process by ensuing that personal development plans are developed and that they are consistent with the teams and organisations objectives, succession planning and workforce development and support professional revalidation Network with peers across professional groups and clinical disciplines promoting the exchange of knowledge, skills and resources. Have high-level communication skills and contribute to wider development of practice by publicising and disseminating work through presentations at conferences and articles in the professional press. Demonstrate effective use of resources in decision-making and propose appropriate strategies to enhance quality, productivity and value in own sphere of work. Strive constantly to improve practice and health outcomes so that they are consistent with or better than national and international standards. Take an innovative and proactive approach to the redesign of clinical services, linked to organisational priorities and in support of improved outcomes. Support the development and implementation of the Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Strategy for the organisation. Within clinical area ensure knowledge and implementation of the organisations quality and safety agenda. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of local, national and professional strategy and policy, ensuring that organisational goals and values are reflected in personal objectives. Demonstrate the ability to contribute to policy and strategy development at a departmental and organisational level and, where appropriate, national level. Demonstrate compliance to the pledges of the NHS Constitution 2012 and Trust values. Act in a way which is consistent with the values based approach to care delivery.

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities