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This post is only open to current employees of CPFT or CCS and will be Peterborough based.

*This post attracts an incentive to train bonus of £1,500 (see attached T’s&C’s)

We are actively seeking dynamic individuals who are eager to cultivate their skills to become a health visitor. Take the first step towards your dream career by enrolling in the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN – health visitor) course starting in January 2025. This transformative program, offered in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University, promises not only comprehensive training but also a gateway to a fulfilling and impactful profession.

Seize this opportunity to shape the future of healthcare and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. Join us on the frontlines of positive change, where your dedication and passion will be the driving force behind healthier and happier communities. The journey to becoming a health visitor awaits you – are you ready to embrace the excitement and challenges that come with it?

Main duties of the job

To Undertake the PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse training (SCPHN – health visiting) to develop the knowledge and skills required to function safely and effectively as a SCPHN (Health Visitor) and lead practice within the public health agenda through support, education and guidance of the Higher Education Institute and Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor and Professional Lead.

The course is full time over 52 weeks with 50% of your time being academic study and the other 50% will be practice experience within a Healthy Child Programme 0-19 locality team. Annual Leave is set by the Universities and this is not negotiable. Students are employed on a fixed term contract for the duration of the course at midpoint B5 (Agenda for Change) Grade step 3.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. To attend all educational sessions as directed by the University, submitting assignments promptly as required, to achieve all objectives to the standard required. To develop new skills and knowledge showing integration of theory and practice.
2. To maintain a close liaison with the Practice Assessor throughout the course and to agree a clinical learning programme which will facilitate and support theoretical learning and reflect the value of practice centred education. Personal responsibility to identify and highlight any areas of concerns regarding progress and development (clinically, academically, and personally) before these become problematic.
3. To increasingly understand the wider determinant of health and seek to address health inequalities across diverse communities and populations.
4. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual/family focused programs of care (universal, targeted and specialist pathways), under the direction of the practice supervisor and assessor and work in partnership with other agencies e.g. support services for families, social care, early years provision/schools etc. Maintain professional record keeping standards ensuring records are accurate and contemporaneous in line with Trust policy and NMC standards.
5. To develop an awareness and involvement in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme with support and guidance from the Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor whilst utilising the skills and knowledge of the wider health visiting / school nursing team. Developing into an autonomous practitioner throughout the course, taking responsibility for the care given to children / young people / families within own limits of competency and confidence.
6. To be aware of and demonstrate increasing skills and knowledge in assessment and decision making in relation to safeguarding concerns associated to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) Ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with local safeguarding policy and interagency safeguarding procedures and access appropriate training and supervision.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website


This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for teachers who are enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference to the lives of our students.

What the school offers its staff

Jack Hunt is an oversubscribed 11-18 vibrant, multi-ethnic co-educational,

comprehensive school with outstanding community cohesion.

The school provides an exceptional in-house CPD programme to enhance

career development. If you want to truly make a difference to the lives and aspirations

of our students we look forward to hearing from you.

The Governing Body of Jack Hunt School and the Board of Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For further details and to complete an online application visit www.PKAT.co.uk/vacancies

Further details about the role

Required for November 2024, an enthusiastic teacher of Health and Social Care to cover a maternity leave.

Applications are welcomed from early career teachers and experienced teachers.

The school offers OCR Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Health and Social Care in KS4, and OCR Cambridge Level 3 in Health and Social Care in KS5. Both courses are popular and have a high take up.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information for families and the wider multiagency team. To establish and maintain relationships with clients and wider teammembers. To communicate highly sensitive condition related information including child abuse, to clients, relatives, and the wider multiagency team. To interact with other team members throughout the Health Visiting Team, wider childrens services, and other external agencies. Lead and direct Health Visiting and Childrens Centre teams in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, while facilitating and empowering decision making within teams. Lead and implement policies, which inform and develop practice, while influencing strategies and policies, which improve health and reduce inequalities. This can be undertaken at a strategic level through health needs assessment. Assess the physical emotional and developmental needs of infants and children within the context of the family and community environment. Assess the need for further support for disadvantaged families and those in need of safeguarding. Assess the health needs of a defined geographical community andparticular target groups in relation to young children and their families. Manage analyse and communicate data and information relating to health. Plan, organise and evaluate straightforward and complex activities orprogrammes. Plan and organise own workload and child health clinics. Participate actively in multi-agency planning meetings. Be able to deliver presentations to a multi-agency audience Must be a car owner/driver or have access to suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the role (Use of public transport is not seen as acceptable). You must have the ability to travel and may be required to work across both Peterborough and Cambridgeshire. Promote the health, wellbeing and developmental needs of infants and young children. Plan implement, deliver and monitor programmes designed to promote health and reduce inequalities. Respond in line with local safeguarding procedures to protect infants and young people from abuse and neglect. Through excellent communication and relationship building address health inequalities. Work in partnership supporting individuals and families to develop problem solving skills, foster positive relationships and promote health. Follow policies as outlined by the employer, which includes locally agreed policies and standards. Interpret local and national targets and quality indicators and put them into practice. Develop mechanisms to obtain feedback from stakeholders enabling further improvement of services. Support change and comment on proposals for change and contribute to developing and proposals

Key Responsibilities: Welcome children and families to the Department- Ensure all areas are tidy and welcoming- Ensure ward signs and notices are up-to-date and easy to read- Ensure patient information material is accessible and up-to-date Direct children and families to other areas and departments as required- Facilitate use of wheelchairs, pushchairs, etc. when required Be aware and understand the guidelines relating to ChildProtection issues. Ensure smooth running of outpatient clinics Contribute to administration- Access careflow and e-track to enter and retrieve basic data (admission,discharge, transfer) and log out- Make and receive telephone calls- Handle patient and relative enquiries- Contribute to data collection as required Care of children and families Undertake routine observations- Reassure and support child and family- Weight and height children, recording results on e-track- Obtain specimens required and once correctly labelled direct toappropriate laboratory Attend consultations for chaperoning if indicated Support families following consultation- Arrange follow-up- Help arrange transport- Arrange for further support/information if indicated in liaison with otherhealth professionals Arrange specific equipment- Organise maintenance and replacement of equipment- Ensure adequate consumables are available for use Maintains a safe environment Infection control- Limit risk of cross-infection to patients and other staff through safedisposal of sharp and soiled items- Limit risk of cross-infection through appropriate cleaning of equipment,couches, trolleys and toys Health and safety- Ensure that equipment is stored safely and repaired promptly- Ensure all potential hazards are stored out of reach of children- Ensure that entrances, exits and fire exits remain uncluttered- Attend regular updates on fire and manual handling in line with Trustpolicy- Advise parents/carers on appropriate health and safety issues- Maintain personal standards of health, security and safetyPatient Well-being Promote equality for all individuals- Promote anti-discriminatory practice- Maintain the confidentiality of information- Promote and support individual rights and choice within servicedelivery- Acknowledge individuals personal beliefs and identity- Support individuals through effective communications Contribute to the ongoing support of patients, relatives and carers- Enable patients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional wellbeing- Act as an advocate for the child- Support members of the patients family during visits- Enable the family and friends of the patient to support the patient Be aware of the vulnerability of children and young people- Have understanding of the potential for child abuse and be aware oflocal guidelines- Act to protect children by reporting concerns through relevantprofessionals Teamwork Contribute to the development of self and team- Contribute to My Performance Appraisal (MPA) with the manager orsupervisor- Contribute to team meetings within the department and across theService Unit- Contribute to suggestions to improve practice Education - Attend education appropriate to HCA role- Identify development needs with team leader and ward managerthrough your MPA

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To support service users with transitioning from secondary care into primary care. To be a valued core member of primary care teams within an LCG, using specialist mental health knowledge. To develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and CPFT Adult Mental Health Services. To promote the use of treatment protocols and care pathways leading to increased integration of service users within Primary Care setting. To enable practitioners in Primary Care to develop their skills and confidence in assessment and treatment of particular mental health problems. Facilitate joint work between Primary Care and Secondary Care interface and Primary Care/Voluntary Sector to increase range of services/interventions available. To develop a close relationship with Primary Care practices, attending practice meetings and having regular informal contact. Interventions will be delivered under Primary care governance and policies whilst also maintaining adherence to CPFT Trust policy.

Job Title: Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Lead Location: Peterborough Hours: 1.0 WTE Hours will usually be worked Monday to Friday between 10 am and 6pm to meet the needs of the organisation. Flexible working times and evening and weekend work may on occasion be required. Salary: B3 Agenda for change equivalent Contract: FTC for 24 months Background. Cancer is one of the biggest contributors to inequalities in life expectancy, with people from the most deprived communities more likely to get cancer, be diagnosed at a later stage and die from the disease. Addressing health inequalities is crucial for us to achieve high-quality healthcare for all. Primary care serves as the foundation of the healthcare system, being the first point of contact for most people seeking help. But unequal access to these services can perpetuate health inequalities. By addressing issues of access, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, gender, or geographic location, has an equal chance of comprehensive and timely care Implementing Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Leads will begin to encourage healthy behaviours, awareness and prevention of cancers alongside identifying any barriers to and facilitate timely access to healthcare. They will also encourage the uptake of national cancer screening programme invitations and liver health checks by raising awareness in the hostels and day centres where they work. Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Leads will work with clients to create a shared trauma informed healthnavigation plan. This will include Current understanding of their health, their health goals. Current challenges with accessing healthcare(e.g. overstimulation, finding certain environments/ language triggering or upsetting) + tools/strategies to navigate this The successful candidates will be offered training so that they have a good understanding of cancer screening, prevention and symptoms and can learn how to encourage people to speak up about possible symptoms, support them to seek advice from medical professionals and take up offers for national cancer screening programmes as well as local liver health checks and other locality-based programmes such as Targeted Lung Health Checks. Role summary: The post holder will be an integral part of the outreach provision including temporary accommodations and day centres and who will have supervision from the clinical leads for the early detection of liver disease programme. The main purpose of the role is to support people to understand how lifestyle can increase risk factors for cancers, be alert to signs or symptoms that should be investigated to rule out cancers, to encourage engagement with national screening programmes and liver health checks; along with providing support to navigate the complexities of the health care system. The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and be willing to undertake on-going training and development. In addition, the post holder will be able to signpost clients to the relevant sources of support and information appropriate to their needs. The role will also include supporting the wider community (via outreach) to understand risk factors of cancer, screening opportunities and to support them to navigate health care systems with any concerning symptoms. Data collection will be a vital part of this role to be able to evidence the difference that Health, Recovery and Wellbeing Leads can make to addressing health inequalities and to work towards these roles becoming Business as Usual in commissioning intentions Experience Demonstrate experience of managing a case load. Demonstrate experience in working with marginalised communities. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly. Complete regular, accurate reporting on activities, attendance levels and The participant feedback including case studies and session evaluations Experience of supporting vulnerable members of society. Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations. Ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to ask sensitively about information needs. Managing sensitive information and following GDPR procedures. Ability to work flexibly and enthusiastically with a team and on own initiative. Experience planning and delivering training and educational workshops. Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Demonstrates enthusiasm. Able to travel to different locations for meetings, training and events. Willingness to undertake learning and development courses. Maintain absolute confidentially with regard to the organisations information and procedures We would welcome and encourage applications from people with lived experiences The specific objectives Promotion of cancer awareness and self-management to homeless clients. Including. o Primary focus on addressing the earlier detection of liver disease in support of the National cancer teams drive to reduce the number of late-stage liver cancers o Tailored cancer health education and counselling (face-to-face, phone, printed materials, lay language). o Promotion of healthy behaviours (e.g. smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, physical activity promotion, and nutrition) to aid in prevention against cancer. o Supporting engagement with national cancer screening programmes alongside any locally driven initiatives such as targeted lung health screening (earlier detection of lung cancers in at risk populations) and capsule sponge for early detection of oesophageal cancers. o Ensuring that clients symptom concerns are communicated to project clinical professionals and if needed provide support to navigate the healthcare system Involvement of the patient in decision-making regarding their health. o Scheduling screening appointments, reminders, and follow-ups. o Transportation assistance and accompanying homeless clients to and from procedures if needed and helping with reaching and navigating screening sites. o Obtaining and documenting screening results. o Facilitating follow-up appointments with healthcare providers Identification of health needs and barriers. Including. o Personalised approach to assessment of client needs o Adapted solutions regarding barriers to care. o Enhanced understanding of needs of clients among local health and social care providers. o Establishing trust between clients and the staff at shelters, drop-in centres, and screening facilities. o Reinforcing support system and coordinating with an individual's caseworker, social worker, or substance-abuse counsellor when needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Health Care Support Worker HOURS: Full Time / Part Time PLACE OF WORK: Based at both The Deeping Practice and Glinton Surgery RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Practice Nurse, Practice Manager About us: The Deepings Practice is a large practice based in Market Deeping with a branch site at Glinton, we serve over 24,000 patients. The Deepings practice has a large team of clinical and non-clinical staff lead by seven partners and a full senior management team. We have a CQC score of Good and strive for excellence in all areas of patient care. We have a strong focus on health promotion and personalised care, supporting patients to make informed decisions about their health and social care. We are a dynamic, friendly, and supportive team with experience in training GPs and other healthcare professionals. Job Summary: Working under the direct supervision of the Senior & Deputy Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Main Duties: BP Monitoring. New patient health checks/CVD screening. ECG recording. Phlebotomy. Urinalysis. Chaperoning duties. Assisting the surgeons with minor operations and theatre surgical procedures. Organisation of stock levels and ordering. Correctly labelling all specimens and ensuring their safe dispatch. Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms. Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual. Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted. Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being. Providing care to housebound patients in their home/ care home. To form and maintain good working relationships with all members of the Primary Health Care Team colleagues and members of attached staff. Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified. Equality & 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 which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. 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 recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To support service users with transitioning from secondary care into primary care. To be a valued core member of primary care teams within an LCG, using specialist mental health knowledge. To develop links and foster a culture of partnership between Primary Care Teams and CPFT Adult Mental Health Services. To promote the use of treatment protocols and care pathways leading to increased integration of service users within Primary Care setting. To enable practitioners in Primary Care to develop their skills and confidence in assessment and treatment of particular mental health problems. Facilitate joint work between Primary Care and Secondary Care interface and Primary Care/Voluntary Sector to increase range of services/interventions available. To develop a close relationship with Primary Care practices, attending practice meetings and having regular informal contact. Interventions will be delivered under Primary care governance and policies whilst also maintaining adherence to CPFT Trust policy.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities With the support of appropriate training and competency assessment, to deliver services as part of the 0-19 years Healthy Child Programme. Work as part of the 0-19 pathway to deliver planned programmes of care under the direction of the Locality Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN). This will involve onward referrals as required. To manage own caseload for the identified children and young people. Deliver the role in a variety of settings e.g. schools, clinics, client homes, community venues. To deliver New Birth contacts, 6 week checks, 1 and 2 year reviews, transfer in contacts, school health assessments as required when competency has been demonstrated. This may include contact with some vulnerable families under the direction and supervision of a SCPHN qualified practitioner. Actively participate in the delivery of a service for identified health priorities in accordance with referral criteria. Attend events that enable the service to be promoted as required/appropriate. Review records of children moving in/out of the area according to agreed guidelines/protocols. Assist in the delivery of Public Health group activities as identified through needs assessment/ trend of referrals eg themed drop ins, health days, Report back any concerns to the HCP 0-19 Team Leader or Locality SCPHN. Adhere to the local Safeguarding Childrens Board and safeguarding adult guidelines and procedures and attend relevant training. Participate in Safeguarding, Team around the Child/Family, Child in Need, Child Protection and Family Support Processes for vulnerable children and young people. This may include attendance at conference and report writing when assessed to be competent and under the direction of a SCPHN Act as a practice supervisor or practice assessor to student nurses following approved training. To support Children Families and Young People to ensure that their voices are heard and taken into account within service development. To assist the Duty Clinician in the delivery of Text Us and ChatHealth and Duty Desk with the smooth administration of incoming clinical correspondence and allocation of referrals on a rotational basis and to support with the Services digital offer To lead child health clinics

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To provide trauma Informed mental health assessment and, where appropriate, treatment to young people within a psychology led in reach health team daily. Liaise and work with consultant psychiatrist and wider team to assess, monitor and treat identified mental health difficulties. Assertively engage young people through direct work on a weekly basis as part of the Named Health Professional Role, this will include complex care-coordination with multiagency partners with colleagues. Actively contribute and engage with the transition process with the young person and completing high quality referrals to national health and community resources to ensure that the young person receives consistent and uninterrupted health care. Where identified as appropriate and within an agreed framework, commit to offering follow up and outreach work to the young person once they have left Clare Lodge Deliver mental health interventions and support within the Attachment, Regulation and Competencies Trauma Informed Model. Provide comprehensive mental health and diagnostic assessments demonstrating the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of data from a variety of sources including, self- report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi- structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, Deliver a range of evidence-based trauma informed interventions appropriate to the young persons formulation. Act as Named Health Professional in line with National Health Care Standards for Young People in Secure Care. Support with standardised and specialist neuro-disability assessments for children in secure care including information gathering from health agencies who have previously worked with young person. To provide practical and emotional support to encourage parents and residential staff to take a proactive approach to the mental and emotional health needs of the young person. To provide practical and emotional support to encourage young people to take a proactive approach to their own health care. To work in partnership with parents and residential staff within the individual psychological formulation for the young person To lead on sharing holistic health needs of the young person to professional meetings centred around the young person. To develop on comprehensive trauma informed health care plans developed in partnership with the young person which will include mental health, physical health and emotional wellbeing. Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records and notes and complete reports to a high standard. Direct work with the young person to promote independence, develop life skills, and support safe transition from Clare Lodge. Identifying and referring to appropriate health services as part of the young persons transition from Clare Lodge into a community setting. Offer a range of group work with support from the MDT. Contribute to clinical risk assessments regarding a young persons physical and mental health. Keep accurate and comprehensive records and reports contemporaneously in accordance with the NMC. Ensure that Child Protection and safeguarding policy and practice remains embedded within the service and that issues are addressed and LSCB guidelines adhered to, To deliver and develop specialized training regarding adolescent mental health to other professionals within the wider network as appropriate.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Clinical/Service specific: The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery and enablement. The post holder will use specialist skills and specialist clinical reasoning to manage a caseload with complex needs, working with a high degree of autonomy and referring to senior staff when necessary. The post holder will apply a high level of understanding of the effects of cognitive impairment and disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment. The post holder will provide other therapeutic interventions appropriate to their training and knowledge base to people both with dementia and functional mental health conditions. The post holder will undertake the role of care co-ordinator for a defined clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs. The post holder will ensure that all modification to treatment plans/interventions will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifying, pursuing and reviewing goals in the context of care planning. The post holder will plan and implement specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcomes. The post holder will promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence based practice. The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of the (mental health) stepped care therapy service. To provide OT mental health interventions to people on discharge from hospital. To work closely with colleagues in the mental health integrated care team, the neighbourhood team and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team to ensure smooth transitions of care and joint work. Ability to work flexible including working outside core hours if clinically required. The post holder will provide leadership to junior occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants within area of specialism and designated work area, through professional supervision and appraisal. The post holder may be expected to provide guidance and/or leadership to qualified and unqualified staff from other disciplines. The post holder will undertake the supervision of occupational therapy students on practice placements. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the leadership of service areas when this is required. The post holder will maintain standards of occupational therapy practice as directed by the Trust AHP Lead in accordance with HCPC and COT standards. The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects. The post holder may be asked to deputise for senior staff, holding responsibility for managing shifts or service areas for a designated period e.g. a shift, or in specified absence periods. Please see the full Job description for details of key responsibilities for the following categories: Research and Service Evaluation, Information and Technology, Training and Development. The job description goes into further details of other key responsibility areas. We seek those with a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, an ability to work under pressure at times and have a passion for working with older people in the community. There will also be opportunities to be involved in professional peer groups and practice developments. DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

A Vacancy at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with mental Health experience to work within the Peterborough locality. They will be part of a Stepped care therapy team , working closely with an OT assistant and along side other mental health practitioners to deliver services to older people ( over 65) with mental health issues living in the community.

The post holder will hold a mixed caseload of people with either functional or dementia type conditions and will conduct functional assessment to inform formulation and deliver treatment plans that promote recovery and empower the individual patient . You will form a partnership with the patient and their carers to inform therapeutic goals. There is opportunity to deliver group interventions and oversee the delivery of sessions by the OT assistant , including Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. There is a current network across the Service of Occupational therapists in similar roles who meet for professional development , as well as multi-disciplinary opportunities for continued professional development.

The Trust also offers Model of Human Occupation Case formulation and we are looking for an enthusiastic and confident therapist who enjoys a wide spectrum of mental health work .

For informal discussion please contact Gemma Perrin, Lead OT or Christine Robertson, Area Manager

In partnership with the individual, the Occupational Therapist maintains, restores or creates a match between the abilities of the person, the demands of his or her activities and occupations, and the demands of the environment to improve function and access to opportunities for participation in daily life.

The post holder will apply a high level of understanding of rehabilitation; provide the skilful use of specialist assessments, advice and interventions to support the client to engage in occupational activity and increase function. This will include providing specialist support, knowledge and advice to team members who have identified a client with dementia or other mental health conditions needs.

The post holder will provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery and enablement. Interventions will be delivered in a range of settings and include individual and group work.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting older people with functional and organic mental health needs then we want to hear from you.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.


Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

Clinical/Service specific:
• The post holder will provide specialist occupational therapy interventions underpinned by the Model of Human Occupation and the principles of recovery and enablement.
• The post holder will use specialist skills and specialist clinical reasoning to manage a caseload with complex needs, working with a high degree of autonomy and referring to senior staff when necessary.
• The post holder will apply a high level of understanding of the effects of cognitive impairment and disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service user’s social and physical environment.
• The post holder will provide other therapeutic interventions appropriate to their training and knowledge base to people both with dementia and functional mental health conditions.
• The post holder will undertake the role of care co-ordinator for a defined clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.
• The post holder will ensure that all modification to treatment plans/interventions will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer; collaboratively identifying, pursuing and reviewing goals in the context of care planning.
• The post holder will plan and implement specialist individual and/or group interventions collaboratively, to enable service users to achieve valued goals and satisfactory occupational performance outcomes.
• The post holder will promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence based practice.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of the (mental health) stepped care therapy service.
• To provide OT mental health interventions to people on discharge from hospital.
• To work closely with colleagues in the mental health integrated care team, the neighbourhood team and the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team to ensure smooth transitions of care and joint work.
• Ability to work flexible including working outside core hours if clinically required.
• The post holder will provide leadership to junior occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants within area of specialism and designated work area, through professional supervision and appraisal.
• The post holder may be expected to provide guidance and/or leadership to qualified and unqualified staff from other disciplines.
• The post holder will undertake the supervision of occupational therapy students on practice placements.
• The post holder will be expected to contribute to the leadership of service areas when this is required.
• The post holder will maintain standards of occupational therapy practice as directed by the Trust AHP Lead in accordance with HCPC and COT standards.
• The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within a designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects.
• The post holder may be asked to deputise for senior staff, holding responsibility for managing shifts or service areas for a designated period e.g. a shift, or in specified absence periods.

Please see the full Job description for details of key responsibilities for the following categories: Research and Service Evaluation, Information and Technology, Training and Development. The job description goes into further details of other key responsibility areas.

We seek those with a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, an ability to work under pressure at times and have a passion for working with older people in the community. There will also be opportunities to be involved in professional peer groups and practice developments.

DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website


This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Aug 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for teachers who are enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and determined to make a difference to the lives of our students.

What the school offers its staff

Jack Hunt is an oversubscribed 11-18 vibrant, multi-ethnic co-educational,

comprehensive school with outstanding community cohesion.

The school provides an exceptional in-house CPD programme to enhance

career development. If you want to truly make a difference to the lives and aspirations

of our students we look forward to hearing from you.

The Governing Body of Jack Hunt School and the Board of Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For further details and to complete an online application visit www.PKAT.co.uk/vacancies

Further details about the role

Required for November 2024, an enthusiastic teacher of Health and Social Care to cover a maternity leave.

Applications are welcomed from early career teachers and experienced teachers.

The school offers OCR Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Health and Social Care in KS4, and OCR Cambridge Level 3 in Health and Social Care in KS5. Both courses are popular and have a high take up.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To provide trauma Informed mental health assessment and, where appropriate, treatment to young people within a psychology led in reach health team daily. Liaise and work with consultant psychiatrist and wider team to assess, monitor and treat identified mental health difficulties. Assertively engage young people through direct work on a weekly basis as part of the Named Health Professional Role, this will include complex care-coordination with multiagency partners with colleagues. Actively contribute and engage with the transition process with the young person and completing high quality referrals to national health and community resources to ensure that the young person receives consistent and uninterrupted health care. Where identified as appropriate and within an agreed framework, commit to offering follow up and outreach work to the young person once they have left Clare Lodge Deliver mental health interventions and support within the Attachment, Regulation and Competencies Trauma Informed Model. Provide comprehensive mental health and diagnostic assessments demonstrating the appropriate use, interpretation, and integration of data from a variety of sources including, self- report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi- structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the clients care, Deliver a range of evidence-based trauma informed interventions appropriate to the young persons formulation. Act as Named Health Professional in line with National Health Care Standards for Young People in Secure Care. Support with standardised and specialist neuro-disability assessments for children in secure care including information gathering from health agencies who have previously worked with young person. To provide practical and emotional support to encourage parents and residential staff to take a proactive approach to the mental and emotional health needs of the young person. To provide practical and emotional support to encourage young people to take a proactive approach to their own health care. To work in partnership with parents and residential staff within the individual psychological formulation for the young person To lead on sharing holistic health needs of the young person to professional meetings centred around the young person. To develop on comprehensive trauma informed health care plans developed in partnership with the young person which will include mental health, physical health and emotional wellbeing. Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records and notes and complete reports to a high standard. Direct work with the young person to promote independence, develop life skills, and support safe transition from Clare Lodge. Identifying and referring to appropriate health services as part of the young persons transition from Clare Lodge into a community setting. Offer a range of group work with support from the MDT. Contribute to clinical risk assessments regarding a young persons physical and mental health. Keep accurate and comprehensive records and reports contemporaneously in accordance with the NMC. Ensure that Child Protection and safeguarding policy and practice remains embedded within the service and that issues are addressed and LSCB guidelines adhered to, To deliver and develop specialized training regarding adolescent mental health to other professionals within the wider network as appropriate.