A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Associate Specialist to work in an exceptional neurological service based in the St Neots, Cambridgeshire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This hospital provides care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment
**To be considered for this position you must have an MRCPsychiatry or equivalent with full GMC registration**
As the Associate Specialist your key responsibilities include:
Assessments and admissions of new patients to the service
Obtaining collateral histories from other professionals and family
Formulating a diagnosis in conjunction with the MDT
Completing physical health assessments and working closely with our GP’s and Physical Health Nurse to improve the physical wellbeing of patient
Completing discharge letters/reports/SOAD forms
Support the adequate working of the Care Programme Approach and Care and treatment plans for service users
Work closely with our Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing
Liaise with external professionals ad work collaboratively with commissioners and external care teams to aid seamless transitions to the community
Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities, quality initiatives, audits, research and teaching
Under the supervision of the Consultant, provide leadership of the clinical team and preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience in working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams
To be in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists
To have had an Appraisal/RITA within the last year
At least 3 years’ experience in Psychiatry
Experience working as a doctor within a similar environment
The successful Associate Specialist will receive an excellent Competitive Salary. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Medical indemnity cover
The equivalent of 30 days of annual leave – plus your birthday off
Free meals
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and training
Pension contribution
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity Package
Reference ID: 6952
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You will be a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients, gaining real workplace experience. You will support registered practitioners to deliver high-quality, compassionate healthcare to those in need according to their individual care plans.
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. You will be working alongside a Registered Nurse to provide essential nursing care and helping your patients with daily living tasks such as:
Helping patients feel comfortable and move around
Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
Washing, dressing patients and helping them go to the toilet
Serving meals and helping to feed patients
Documenting care provided to a high standard
Once progressed into a Senior HCW (Band 3) role, you will carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal/ no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
This apprenticeship training position will allow you to develop knowledge and skills, specific to your needs and your working area. As well as achieving a Level 3 Healthcare qualification, during your programme you will also be supported to obtain your Care Certificate, if not previously completed. Training:This apprenticeship position is a Band 2 to Band 3 development role resulting in a level 3 qualification in Senior Healthcare Support. With clear progression routes into nursing, allied health, or senior support roles.
This apprenticeship position is a Band 2 to Band 3 development role.
You should:
Have been resident in the UK for three years prior to commencing the apprenticeship (as per the DfE Funding Rules)
Be in possession of a visa or right to work covering the length of the apprenticeship programme
Have Level 2 Functional Skills (Maths & English)
Not already hold a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care
Experience in a care role would be an advantage but not essential.
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will gain:
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship (Level 3)
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare
Apprenticeship Training will take place at our hospital site in Southmead. Off-the-job hours will be allocated at the start and include training days (1 day per month) in our Learning and Research Centre.
Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship on this position.Training Outcome:
The ‘Apprentice Senior Healthcare Support Worker’ training role supports ‘new to care’ candidates developing into a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker role
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could progress onto higher level apprenticeship opportunities, including the Student Nursing Associate or 4-year Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
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