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Job Title: Clinical Lead Art TherapistJob Location: Petherton Park School, North PethertonSalary: The full-time equivalent salary for this role is between £50,400 and £57,750 per annum. However, this position is term-time only, working 32 hours per week, 42 weeks per year.Contract Type: Permanent This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact and be part of something bigger. You’ll play a key role in shaping and paving the way therapeutic support is delivered across our organisation. Not only will you directly support neurodiverse pupils and those who have experienced trauma, but you’ll also have a real voice within our leadership team, influencing practices and driving positive change. You’ll balance the heart of hands-on work with strategic influence. Your week might begin with a morning briefing, sharing updates and hearing about the team’s progress. From there, you could be leading a training session for our teaching team, designing creative therapy sessions, or attending a leadership meeting to contribute to wider organisational goals. When it’s time for the direct work you love, you’ll have a small caseload of pupils to connect with in truly meaningful ways. Whether it’s sharing a quiet moment over hot chocolate and colouring, spotting shapes in the clouds together, finding each other in a game of hide and seek, or simply being present through play and conversation. You’ll have the freedom to create impactful, therapeutic moments that resonate. Each of these connections adds depth to your work, allowing you to see the real difference you’re making in each child’s life. This role gives you the chance to see the direct difference you’re making through these therapeutic moments, while also working within a collaborative team, mentoring others, and taking an active role in organisational development. Be a part of our team and bring your passion and expertise to a place where every action contributes to a brighter future for the young people we support. A day in the life of a Clinical Lead Art Therapist will involve:<ul><li>Directly leading and supporting a team of Integrated Therapy professionals by providing clinical expertise, assessments, and guidance on therapeutic practices to enhance the emotional and mental well-being of the pupils.</li><li>Conducting specialised psychological assessments and delivering tailored therapeutic interventions through classroom work, groups sessions and working closely with pupils in 1:1 sessions. </li><li>Providing dedicated training and mentoring sessions for team members including Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants on best practices and effective ways in supporting pupils within the school. You’ll do this by designing classroom strategies and running reflective practice sessions.</li><li>Working alongside and collaborating with other Clinical Lead professionals, Creative Arts Therapists, Psychologists, and Speech and Language Therapists, fostering a supportive team culture.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with professional standards, confidentiality, and safeguarding protocols, while promoting health and safety and maintaining accurate clinical records.</li></ul> To be a successful Clinical Lead Art Therapist, you’ll need:<ul><li>A recognised post-graduate qualification in Art/Music/Drama Therapy along with HCPC Registration.</li><li>Ideally, 4+ years of post-qualification experience as an Art, Music, or Drama Therapist, with experience in supervising or managing a team.</li><li>The desire and confidence to run supervisions and offer training and support to other therapy professionals.</li><li>Good IT skills – We’ll train you on how to use our systems, but it would help if you had a working understanding of using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.</li><li>A full driving licence. Whilst this role is based in a single location, travel to other sites will be required at times including travel to our Tiverton Hub for team meetings and training where required.</li></ul> If you have experience working within the NHS, the best way for us to describe the level of experience needed for this role would be to consider it a “Band 8a” position. In return for your time, you’ll get:<ul><li>Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave, including public holidays. You’ll also get an extra day off on your birthday after being with us for a year!</li><li>Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.</li><li>Learning &amp; Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.</li><li>Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.</li><li>Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.</li><li>Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.</li><li>DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.</li></ul> After 12 months service you’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary. Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation. At Phoenix Learning and Care, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

Senior Creative Arts Therapist/Clinical Lead

Contract Type: 0Salary: £48270 - £54931Partner Org: Ashford &amp; St. Peter's Hospital Foundation TrustIt is an exciting time to be joining Ashford and St Peters NHS Trust. The CPE team need an additional inspirational, energetic &amp; experienced midwife to join their team.You would need to be confident in a teaching environment and have experience in mentoring. This role is predominately supporting shop floor learning on the wards through bedside learning. We want you to support our junior workforce with drug rounds and help them to achieving their competencies in a safe learning environment. We want someone who is nurturing that will empowering our students, new colleagues &amp; international colleagues to become confident and competent in the workplace.ASPH are proud to provide a homebirth service, have an amazing alongside birthing centre, we have a level 3 Neonatal Unit and our midwives get a range of experience from supporting uncomplicated pregnancies to developing care plans for our high risk maternal and fetal medicine service. An MDT approach is always used within these services, and we work extremely closely with our NICU team to provide the best outcome for babies that require their specialist care.We pride ourselves on our working culture and our leadership team strive to improve the wellbeing and satisfaction of our colleagues. ASPH have a wellbeing hub, staff have the opportunity to access the free onsite gym and other resources. So come and join our friendly team and participate in shaping our future workforce.Maternity Recruitment (asph-careers.org) Main duties of the job This is a permanent post.We will support you to obtain your PG Cert if you do not hold this qualification and are willing to obtain.Overview of Responsibilities:Implement learning from incidents &amp; new initiatives on the shop floorSupport the fetal wellbeing lead in delivering local trainingDay to day teaching in the clinical environment - such as supportive drug rounds, triage supportive shifts &amp; ward management supported shiftsParticipate in safety huddles to ensure all learning opportunities are accessible to learnersUtilising the SIMs lab and support in simulated learning in the clinical environmentProvide floor support for students and registrants to develop their confidence clinical areas.Welcome new starters to the maternity unit supporting practically their clinical induction &amp; orientationSupport the development of internationally recruited midwives/nurses.To participate the development of clinical guidelines and policies About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford &amp; St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. <h2>Job description</h2>Job responsibilitiesJob responsibilities Education and Training:<ul><li>Develop and maintain electronic training databases for midwifery and support staff.</li><li>Deliver training on designated programmes to address midwifery requirements both in a classroom setting and within the clinical area.</li><li>Provide mentorship, coaching, supervision and shadowing opportunities to each individual to support their professional development.</li><li>Produce relevant teaching material tailored to meet specific learning requirements.</li><li>Actively participate in maintaining your own professional development, identifying your own training needs with Line Manager.</li><li>To facilitate staff in all clinical settings to gain sufficient clinical competence including IV cannulation, episiotomy and perineal suturing.</li></ul>Governance and Quality Improvement:<ul><li>Work collaboratively with the Lead Midwife for Clinical Governance to ensure learning from incidents is at the forefront of the training provision.</li><li>Promote awareness of the national agenda, influencing midwifery services and ensuring that the service reflects current policy.</li><li>Initiate/participate with projects and working groups in the maternity department.</li><li>Participate in clinical governance meetings.</li><li>To support the Midwifery Management Team with identifying and implementing quality improvement projects or service transformation strategies.</li><li>Participate in the reviews of clinical incidents and give feedback to individuals or groups on any recommendations and lessons learnt.</li><li>Facilitate the audit of midwifery practice</li></ul> Clinical &amp; Professional: <ul><li>Maintain clinical competence and expertise in all midwifery practice areas in line with the NMC code and rules and standards.</li><li>Be a positive role model for midwives and student midwives in relation to midwifery clinical practice.</li><li>Have a strong visible presence within the maternity unit.</li><li>Work as a team member, ensuring good communication and collaborative working relationships are maintained throughout the division and at Trust level.</li></ul>To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work. Please see full JD attached <h2>Person Specification</h2>Qualifications and Further TrainingEssential<ul><li>NMC Registered Midwife</li><li>Educated to first degree level</li><li>Practice Assessor or equivalent qualification</li><li>PGCert or working towards</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Holds a Teaching qualification</li><li>NLS/PROMPT/ALSO/MOET training</li><li>Has undertaken any leadership development programmes</li></ul>ExperienceEssential<ul><li>Experience as a Band 6 midwife having worked in hospital/community setting</li><li>Evidence of being a team player</li></ul>Knowledge &amp; SkillsEssential<ul><li>Awareness and understanding of current national and local midwifery issues.</li><li>A good understanding of the trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes</li><li>Confident in public speaking</li><li>Teaching and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to initiate change and participate in implementing new policies and procedures</li></ul>Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Clinical Practice Educator in Maternity - Chertsey

Job Details: Job Title: Pharmacist Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (+ Bonus paid monthly) Contract Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 830am to 6pm Job Summary: As a Responsible Pharmacist, you'll be responsible for dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medicines that help people to maintain and improve their lives, in a cost-effective way. You will be responsible for constantly monitoring the quality, safety, and use of medicines, which requires a high level of interaction with patients, providing advice and information about the use of medicines and medical appliances. As a Community Pharmacist, you will work alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Dispensing Assistants to deliver the pharmacy service including: • Dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medicines to the public • Reviewing prescriptions from doctors to ensure accuracy and suitability for the patient, including the dosage, ingredients required, and correctly and safely labelled. • Supervise the preparation of any medicines when not supplied ready-made by manufacturers • Maintaining a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes • Liaising with doctors and other healthcare professionals to monitor, review and evaluate the effectiveness of medications • Delivery of specialist National Health Service (NHS) services such as New Medicine Service (NMS), Hypertension, NHS referral service (CPCS), Flu and Covid vaccination • Participate in the medicinal stock ordering, inventory maintenance and management according to processes In addition to NHS prescriptions and services investing in automation technologies and introducing new private clinical services via new releases of the digital product. As a Responsible Pharmacist you will be expected to: • Participate in the development and testing of new services &amp; releases • Introduce and deliver new clinical services within a Community Pharmacy setting • Managing, supervising, educating and training pharmacy support staff in new private clinical services and NHS services Interpersonal Skills: • Excellent communication skills - you must listen carefully to what patients say, as well as explain complex and sometimes sensitive information to the general public and other healthcare professionals • The ability to work with others in a multidisciplinary team, as well as to lead others in a team • Concern for the welfare of the general public • Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail • A methodical approach to work • An understanding of business principles • High levels of customer service • A professional and confident manner • The ability to inspire the trust of others • That you understand and can apply the law in terms of the storage and dispensing of medicines • A willingness to take on a high level of responsibility. Essential Criteria: * Registered with the GPhC * Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) * Capable of checking in a 7k+ (min pcm) dispensed item pharmacy * Experience in capturing &amp; performing hypertension service * Experience in NMS capture &amp; delivery * Building good relationships with GP in order to develop the CPCS capability for the pharmacy Benefits * Bonus scheme based on specific targets and paid on a monthly basis * 20 days annual leave plus 8 BH * Fees paid for IP course after 1 year of service Blackstone Recruitment Benefits: ✅Assigned specialised recruitment consultant ✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs ✅Complete onboarding support ✅Informed tailored career advice ✅Personalised job alerts ✅Unlimited referral bonus For further information on this role, please contact Emma Ansett at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now

Pharmacist

Registered Care Home Manager Location: E4, East London Salary: £45,500 per annum + benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00) Our client, a reputable care provider, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Care Home Manager to manage a residential care home in E4, East London, offering specialist care for the elderly and individuals living with dementia. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional to lead a team and deliver high-quality care in a home registered for 36 service users. The home has had a 'Good' CQC rating. As Manager you will be directly involved in the day-to-day running of the floor and office of the service so that the unit meets the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act and associated regulations. Key Responsibilities: As the Registered Care Home Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the care home, ensuring the service meets the highest standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements. Ensuring Safety: Protect service users from avoidable harm and abuse. Manage risks associated with mobility, behaviour, and hygiene. Ensure timely assistance and care to service users. Oversee medication administration and accurate record-keeping. Complete safety checks, including fire and health &amp; safety measures. Manage the DoLS process, including authorizations and mental capacity assessments.Promoting Effectiveness: Assess and monitor nutritional needs and access to healthcare services. Provide mentoring and supervision to care staff, ensuring they have the skills needed for their roles. Organize access to healthcare services and provide ongoing support.Fostering a Caring Environment: Ensure service users and their families are involved in decisions about their care. Promote dignity and respect, building positive relationships between care staff and service users.Responsiveness to Service Users: Regularly assess and update care plans to meet changing needs. Actively listen to service users' concerns and experiences to drive improvement. Ensure care is personalized and responsive to individual needs.Leadership and Management: Lead regular staff and service user meetings, ensuring all feedback is actioned. Foster a positive, open culture within the home. Manage staff recruitment and training, ensuring a well-supported and motivated care team.Candidate Requirements: Qualifications: NVQ Level 5, RMA, RMN, or QCF (completed or enrolled). Experience: Proven track record as a registered manager or deputy manager within a residential care setting, preferably specializing in elderly and dementia care. Knowledge: Strong understanding of CQC regulations and health &amp; social care standards. Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage both operational and administrative aspects of the home.Benefits: Annual performance-related bonus CQC "Good" or "Outstanding" rating bonus £250 referral bonus for each successful candidate referred Assistance with public transport and accommodation costs (subject to eligibility) 28 days paid holiday Cycle to Work scheme Pension contributions via NESTHow to Apply: If you are a dedicated care professional looking for a rewarding leadership role in a well-established care home, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our client's team and make a real difference in the lives of the elderly and those living with dementia

Registered Care Home Manager - E4

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: * The post holder will be part of the Brokerage team and will support the Brokerage manager, including acting in this role during absences, and managed a number of brokerage officers and assistants, including secondments and trainees. * The post-holder will be part of the wider Commissioning Team and work closely with Service Managers, Senior Practitioners and Care Managers to source, arrange and amend packages of care, placements in residential and nursing homes and supported living services. This may involve regularly dealing with complex and/or contentious issues. * The Senior Brokerage Officer will act following the policies and procedures set out for the Brokerage Team to ensure that appropriate standards are met and value for money achieved in the procurement and delivery of services. The Senior Brokerage officer will ensure all placements are facilitated within the councils Standing Orders * The Senior Brokerage manager will ensure that all staff directly managed by them are managed and supported within the councils management and HR policies and procedures. * The senior Brokerage officer will also act as Lead Specialist in either (1) Community Placements or (2) Residential and long term Placements This means they will take special interest and develop each of these areas but will not solely work within these areas and will support the wider team in meeting targets relating to these areas. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The post holder will have responsibility and accountability for the following:- * Manage a small team of brokers and brokerage assistants to carry out their brokerage role within an adult services context e.g older people, learning disabilities and mental health services. * To work within the Commissioning Team to contribute effectively to market management initiatives. * Ensure all supplier set up, contracting and amendment activities are carries out in a timely way. * To source services for those who have no recourse to public funds, as required. * To ensure that the Mosaic and CM2000 systems are updated as required. * To work effectively with the Information and Assessment Team, Care Management Teams, Hospital Discharge and Finance Teams * To identify savings, negotiating with providers to achieve value for money in services brokered for service users. * To maintain clear lines of responsibility and accountability in carrying out the brokerage function. * To maintain accuracy in record keeping and ensure consistent recording practice on Mosaic that will provide robust financial information for the budgets forecasting and community care charging purposes. TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE Service Experience and knowledge * Previous experience of working as a brokerage officer * Experience of working within a health or social care context. * Experience of residential or supported living placement finding, * Experience of managing relationships with stakeholders in a health or social care context. * Experience of making effective use of effective IT monitoring systems to contribute to recording, researching service and reporting on brokerage activities, customer contact and service performance. * Experience of undertaking short term projects to contribute to enhancing the role of the brokerage Team

Brokerage Officer

Senior Brokerage Officer Hackney £27/hr Start date: ASAP Full Time: Mon - Fri 36/hrs a week PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The post holder will be part of the Brokerage team and will support the Brokerage manager, including acting in this role during absences, and managed a number of brokerage officers and assistants, including secondments and trainees. The post-holder will be part of the wider Commissioning Team and work closely with Service Managers, Senior Practitioners and Care Managers to source, arrange and amend packages of care, placements in residential and nursing homes and supported living services. This may involve regularly dealing with complex and/or contentious issues. The Senior Brokerage Officer will act following the policies and procedures set out for the Brokerage Team to ensure that appropriate standards are met and value for money achieved in the procurement and delivery of services. The Senior Brokerage officer will ensure all placements are facilitated within the councils Standing Orders The Senior Brokerage manager will ensure that all staff directly managed by them are managed and supported within the councils management and HR policies and procedures. The senior Brokerage officer will also act as Lead Specialist in either (1) Community Placements or (2) Residential and long term Placements This means they will take special interest and develop each of these areas but will not solely work within these areas and will support the wider team in meeting targets relating to these areas. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: ▪ Manage a small team of brokers and brokerage assistants to carry out their brokerage role within an adult services context e.g older people, learning disabilities and mental health services. ▪ To work within the Commissioning Team to contribute effectively to market management initiatives. ▪ Ensure all supplier set up, contracting and amendment activities are carries out in a timely way. ▪ To source services for those who have no recourse to public funds, as required. ▪ To ensure that the Mosaic and CM2000 systems are updated as required. ▪ To work effectively with the Information and Assessment Team, Care Management Teams, Hospital Discharge and Finance Teams DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Previous experience of working as a brokerage officer ● Experience of working within a health or social care context. ● Experience of residential or supported living placement finding, ● Experience of managing relationships with stakeholders in a health or social care context. ● Experience of making effective use of effective IT monitoring systems to contribute to recording, researching service and reporting on brokerage activities, customer contact and service performance. ● Experience of undertaking short term projects to contribute to enhancing the role of the brokerage Team

Senior Brokerage Officer

Female Support Worker We are looking for a new person to join a team of committed, reliable and motivated individuals to provide support for a young teenager. He lives at home with his family but has his own therapy and lounge area within the house. He is wheelchair dependent, has use of lots of therapy equipment, uses non-verbal methods to communicate to others and is fed through a gastro tube. He requires full assistance for personal care and to maintain his safety and wellbeing. Previous experience working within care is essential, full training and support will be given. As the client enjoys school in term time, he is at home more in the school holidays and will require someone to be flexible in doing extra hours. The role will also include medication administration and keeping daily notes. Hours of work 30/35 hours per work over Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, between the hours of 7.00am &amp; 9.30pm (shifts to be arranged with parents) Extra hours will be required to cover school holidays, sickness and other support workers annual leave. There is also the possibility of supporting the client on family holidays abroad. Rates of pay Weekdays £15.00 per hour Weekends £16.00 per hour Bank Holiday £16.00 per hour Applicants will need their own transport to reach the family home (public not suitable) and must have a full driving licence to drive the clients vehicle. Due to the nature of the work an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring service is required. Bush &amp; Co are acting as agents for our client. You may have experience of the following: Residential Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Social Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Mental Health Support worker, Care Assistant, Assisted living support. REF-(Apply online only)

Female Support Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in which you can use relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute to a collective endeavour and provide tangible recognition of harm to survivors? The role will involve making complex, high quality and holistic decisions that are thoughtful, robust and take full account of the unique experience of individual survivors of historical child abuse in care. For decades, some children in residential care in Scotland were failed by those entrusted to look after them. Scotland has taken steps to face up to the failings of the past by establishing a redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care. The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Act 2021, legislated for the establishment of a survivor focused route to redress for historical child abuse in care, and in some circumstances, their next of kin. Scottish Ministers are now looking to appoint additional panel members to Redress Scotland. About the role Panel members will be expected to uphold the highest standards of impartiality and objectivity in making determinations, to help foster trust in the work of Scotland’s Redress Scheme, with Redress Scotland, and survivors. Panel members will be fully supported in the role and will receive training to develop a good understanding of, and be closely guided by, statutory guidance, including the assessment framework. We welcome applications from people who have considerable experience from a range of areas including health, law, justice, social work, and human rights. Additionally, individuals with an understanding of the Scottish care system and child development, or specialist knowledge of complex trauma, are particularly encouraged to apply. Skills and experience required Essential Criteria <ul> <li>A track record of delivering evidence based decision making </li> <li>Working effectively with others </li> <li>Excellent communication skills </li> <li>Expertise working in emotional and psychological trauma, law, social work, health, or other relevant fields </li> </ul> Additional desirable criteria <ul> <li>Resilience and self-awareness </li> <li>Experience of working on a decision making panel, tribunal or committee setting </li> <li>This is a challenging yet rewarding role, through which you can make a real difference to people’s lives. </li> </ul> Time commitment Due to the nature of the panel member role, the weekly time commitment will vary. However, it is anticipated that a commitment to attend at least 12 panel sitting days per year will be required. Additionally, there will be a need to allocate extra days each month for pre and post panel work, training, and other relevant meetings. We estimate that these activities will require a commitment of at least 38 days annually. There is scope to work additional days, up to a maximum of 180 days per year, depending on your overall availability. Remuneration and expenses The appointment is remunerated at a daily rate of £390 (non-pensionable). Travel and subsistence costs, as well as reasonable receipted dependant carer and childcare expenses, incurred in relation to the work of Redress Scotland, will be reimbursed. Location Redress Scotland is a digital first public body and has no office base. Most of Redress Scotland’s work is conducted remotely, however some ‘in-person’ meetings will be required at times to carry out the full range of panel member activities. Interviews Interviews will be held between early December 2024 and 24th January 2025 – excluding the two week festive break. Further information For full details, please download the Applicant Information Pack For further information about Redress Scotland, please see <a href="http://www.redress.scot" target="_blank">www.redress.scot</a> where you will find key reports and resources on operational activities. Do you want to find out more about the role of a panel member at Redress Scotland? Sign up to an open session being held remotely on Thursday 14th November 2024 at 12:30, by completing the short form here: <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/aChL1EaEHt" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/e/aChL1EaEHt</a> If you would like to discuss the work of Redress Scotland in more detail, please send your contact details to <a href="mailto:RedressScotlandResourcing@gov.scot" target="_blank">RedressScotlandResourcing@gov.scot</a> and we can arrange an informal conversation with a senior member of staff from Redress Scotland. Applicants for public appointments must be legally entitled to work in the UK. Please see the applicant information pack for more details. How to apply Please click on this link Redress Scotland Panel Member - Scottish Government Recruitment Careers (oraclecloud.com). As part of the application process, you will be required to provide the following: Your CV (not more than two A4 pages) including full contact details of three referees; and An accompanying ‘letter of application’ providing evidence which clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. This letter should refer to specific projects or tasks and use a STAR(R) format – Situation, Task, Action, Result, Reflection. Your letter of application should not exceed 1,500 words. Closing date Completed applications which include your CV and letter of application should be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 24th November 2024. The Scottish Government will always consider disability related reasonable adjustments that an applicant might request to enable them to demonstrate their merit and participate fully in the selection process. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via <a href="mailto:RedressScotlandResourcing@gov.scot" target="_blank">RedressScotlandResourcing@gov.scot</a>. As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.

Panel Member

Contract Type: 0Salary: £39205 - £47084Partner Org: Ashford &amp; St. Peter's Hospital Foundation TrustWe are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join our exciting Band 6 rotation. We are looking for somebody who is committed to providing a high standard of care to patients within acute, rehab and voice services . The successful candidate will have experience working in dysphagia and communication within an acute setting as well as in stroke and neuro rehabilitation and preferably have worked in community settings and with voice patients.Rotations include Hyper-Acute/Acute Stroke &amp; Stroke Rehabilitation (based at St Peter's Hospital), Medical, ICU and voice (including clinics and based at St Peter's Hospital) and Neurorehabilitation (based at the Bradley Unit in Woking Community Hospital)There is access to the SLT-led VF service and FEES service with opportunities to develop competencies in these interventions.Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force. We are committed to personal development through supervision and appraisal, as well as internal/external training. Staff involvement in research and development is encouraged, with opportunities for service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives.There is a 7-day service across some teams, and you are expected to participate as per service requirements. Main duties of the job The post holder will join our Band 6 rotation and carry out an acute, rehab and outpatient voice mix to their role. In addition the post holder will:Undertake advanced assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological conditions such as stroke and other acquired brain injuries which may be either acute or sub-acute conditions. These patients often have complex and / or chronic presentations.Work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision.Take a role in supervision and teaching of Speech and Language Therapists within clinical speciality and participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching.Demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice and developing multidisciplinary management of patients.The Trust is moving towards 7 day working and this post holder will be expected to participate in providing a seven day service as part of their contracted hours on a rota system. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. <h2>Job description</h2>Job responsibilities Planning and organisational tasks / dutiesTo plan effectively the daily management of a caseload of patients by prioritising clinical work, responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns.To be able to prioritise clinical work and managerial work, and balance other patient related and professional activities as the department requires.Patient Care ResponsibilitiesTo undertake specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and to assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team.To use sound clinical reasoning skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes.To devise individualized Speech and Language therapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education.To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with ESD and community rehabilitation teams.To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.To evaluate the outcomes of your interventions.Communication / Relationship SkillsTo communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care, both those from within the organisation and those outside, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning.To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment.To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to the multi disciplinary team as necessary.To ensure timely and effective communication with the Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist and senior staff on all professional matters.To maintain accurate records in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.To attend relevant board rounds, meetings and case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate management and effective and timely discharge of patients.To attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted.Assess patients understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients in order to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This may include patients who will have difficulties in understanding or communicating, e.g. patients who may be deaf, blind, or be unable to accept diagnosis or presenting condition or who have cognitive and behavioural problems.To appreciate cultural differences and take these into account when agreeing treatment plans with patients.To manage frequently highly stressful conditionsTo manage patients who maybe occasionally aggressive or confused.To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic mannerAnalytical / Judgmental SkillsTo undertake comprehensive assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multipathologies.To use investigative and analytical skills to assess complex patients and support other more junior Speech and Language therapy staff with their patients as required.To devise individualised Speech and Language Therapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills.To keep up to date with developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes to your clinical practice.Personal and people developmentTo work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team and Multi disciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective service.To supervise junior Speech and Language Therapy staff where appropriate or therapy assistants.To evaluate own and others practice and identify own and others development needs.To participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser.Participate in the supervision of students.Deputise for the team leader when required.To provide training of junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workerswithin the clinical area.To ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio.To participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator.To disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals.To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development. This may include active participation in journal clubs, clinical reasoning and joint problem patient sessions.Health, safety and securityTo monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.Take responsibility for identifying and assessing potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and othersTo ensure completion of relevant risk assessments and associated documentation.To take appropriate action, reporting actual or potential problems that may put health and safety and security at risk.To be aware of risks involved as part of delivering clinical care and manage this within own patients caseload.To demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk, actively participating in clinical governance groups.Policy and Service Improvement/ DevelopmentTo implement, within your clinical practice, standards and policies in each specialty and where applicable propose changes to working practice.To assist the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in setting and monitoring of standards and policies of clinical practice for the team and evaluate outcomes.Audit/Research &amp; DevelopmentTo participate in appropriate work related evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the specialty.To undertake and present relevant evidence based projects.To participate in any relevant clinical governance projects and audits.To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.QualityTo maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives.To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice by keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice.To achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging throughout the team.Freedom to ActTo be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within the codes of practice and professional guidelines.To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload, working without direct supervision. Access to a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist is available if required and clinical work is not routinely evaluated.Equality, diversity and rightsResponsible for supporting a culture which promotes equality and diversityResponsibility for financial and other physical resourcesResponsible for the safe and effective use of equipment and resources that are used in the course of work.Responsibilities for information resourcesTo maintain accurate and timely statistical information as required by senior staff and managers.To be responsible for the accurate in of clinical information onto the Trust IT system.Further information and general responsibilities:To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others at work. This includes being conversant with relevant trust safety policies and procedures. To report incidents and near misses at work; take part in the risk management process; attend all mandatory training courses in the agreed duration as defined by trust policy and carry out tasks and use equipment only when competent to do so.To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection act.To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.To comply with the trusts corporate and local policies and procedures on such subjects and clinical management and human resources.To ensure that patients, clients and members of the public are consulted and involved in decisions about local health service developments. As a trust employee to be mindful of this and do what is appropriate to the role and level meet this duty of responsibility.To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time and are consistent with the responsibilities of the role.To comply with the trusts policies on equal opportunities, the consumption of alcohol and smoking.To support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties as qualified and able.General responsibilitiesTo support the department and organisation by carrying out any other duties that reasonably fit within the broad scope of a job of this grade and type of work. <h2>Person Specification</h2>QualificationsEssential<ul><li>oCompletion of RCSLT NQP Autonomous Status</li><li>oEvidence of relevant post registration training relevant to clinical speciality</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree equivalent</li></ul>ExperienceEssential<ul><li>oExtensive post qualification experience of acquired neurological caseload and ability to work independently with complex patients</li><li>oExperience of working with stroke patients in either an acute/rehab in-patient setting</li><li>oRCSLT dysphagia competencies and up to date specialist knowledge and skills</li><li>oExperience of working in a team and contributing to team decisions</li><li>Experience of training other professionalsincluding the wider MDT</li><li>oExperience of managing and prioritising own caseload</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Completion in instrumental assessment e.g. VFS/FEES</li><li>Experience in line management and supervision of students</li><li>oRelevant experience lone working in the community</li></ul>KnowledgeEssential<ul><li>oAbility to carry out a range of assessments and procedures in order to make a clinical diagnosis, in relevant clinical speciality</li><li>oAbility to identify and set clinical goals with patient and / or carer</li><li>oWell established knowledge of recent developments in practice relevant to the specialist client group (national policies and procedures, a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions)</li><li>oUse of clinical outcome measures and awareness of relevant ones for speciality</li><li>oKnowledge of audit and its use to improve interventions</li></ul>SkillsEssential<ul><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload</li><li>Ability to build relationships with colleagues and patients</li></ul>OtherEssential<ul><li>oDriving licence and access to car for work</li><li>oAbility to participate in the weekend rota</li></ul>Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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