Job summary
The RLHIM is a centre for evidence-based practice, education and research, specialising in chronic and complex medical conditions. Our mission is to provide a person-centred, holistic approach, including self-care, in order to help people with chronic and complex medical conditions live well and feel better. All RLHIM services are outpatient-based and are staffed by experienced healthcare professionals.
The Children's and Adolescent Service at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) requires an acupuncture practitioner, initially for two sessions (7.5h per week) to treat older children presenting with headache and / or chronic pain as their main complaint.
Main duties of the job
Essential Criteria:o Candidates must be qualified healthcare professionals with current registrationo Candidates must have:o Recognised training for Western Acupuncture (a minimum of the BMAS Foundation Course)o Membership of BMAS with relevant CPD.o A minimum of two years' experience in acupuncture practice in the UKo Professional experience in working with Children in healthcare, ideally within NHS serviceso Level 2 Safeguarding training
Desirable Criteria:o Professional experience in multidisciplinary team worko Audit and research experienceo Understanding of clinical governanceo Ability to recognise complex or challenging scenarios and seek help appropriatelyo Child Health related CPDo Level 3 Safeguarding training
Two referees are required covering the person specification requirements.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- An HCPC or NMC recognised Master's Degree or equivalent.
- Post-graduate training in acupuncture with evidence of relevant work in a specialist clinical setting
- Evidence of recent CPD activity relevant to this position
- Registration with a Regulated Professional Body (NMC, GMC or HCPC).
- Membership of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) with a minimum of BMAS Foundation Course (membership of British Acupuncture Council BAcC would be additional)
- Level 2 Child Safeguarding Training
- Paediatric Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using highly specialist knowledge of acupuncture in the NHS or similar UK healthcare setting (minimum 2 years)
- Experience of MDT working with agreed/specified service requirements.
- Experience working within children and young people within child health services
- Experience of using patient-reported outcome measures on a regular basis.
- Experience of managing own caseload effectively.
- Experience of conducting risk assessment within scope of practice.
- Previous experience regarding quality standard setting, audit and evaluation.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- An HCPC or NMC recognised Master's Degree or equivalent.
- Post-graduate training in acupuncture with evidence of relevant work in a specialist clinical setting
- Evidence of recent CPD activity relevant to this position
- Registration with a Regulated Professional Body (NMC, GMC or HCPC).
- Membership of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) with a minimum of BMAS Foundation Course (membership of British Acupuncture Council BAcC would be additional)
- Level 2 Child Safeguarding Training
- Paediatric Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding Training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using highly specialist knowledge of acupuncture in the NHS or similar UK healthcare setting (minimum 2 years)
- Experience of MDT working with agreed/specified service requirements.
- Experience working within children and young people within child health services
- Experience of using patient-reported outcome measures on a regular basis.
- Experience of managing own caseload effectively.
- Experience of conducting risk assessment within scope of practice.
- Previous experience regarding quality standard setting, audit and evaluation.
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (ULCH)
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
