Job summary
The Adult Acupuncture service at the Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine (RLHIM) requires an acupuncture practitioner, for 15 hours, to treat adults presenting with headache and / or chronic pain as their main complaint.
Main duties of the job
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.
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:
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training in acupuncture (minimum of BMAS Foundation course)
- Evidence of recent CPD activity relevant to this position
- Registration with a Regulated Professional Body (NMC, GMC or HCPC)' as well as membership of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
Desirable
- Further training (BMAS Intermediate or Di-ploma level or in another style of acupunc-ture)
Experience
Essential
- At least one year's experience in acupunc-ture practice, with considerable experience treating chronic pain and/or headache.
- Experience of MDT working with agreed/specified service requirements.
- Experience of using patient-reported out-come 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.
Skills, abilities and knowledge.
Essential
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office soft-ware, including Word and EXCEL.
- Maintenance of a consistently high level of competency in conducting acupunc-ture
- Ability to apply the principles of acupuncture treatment and current research evidence to the analysis of complex clinical problems in order to plan and implement an effective treatment strategy.
Audit, Quality and Research
Essential
- oAbility to critically appraise research findings and evaluate the relevance to effective acupuncture practice and rou-tine care.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate training in acupuncture (minimum of BMAS Foundation course)
- Evidence of recent CPD activity relevant to this position
- Registration with a Regulated Professional Body (NMC, GMC or HCPC)' as well as membership of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS)
Desirable
- Further training (BMAS Intermediate or Di-ploma level or in another style of acupunc-ture)
Experience
Essential
- At least one year's experience in acupunc-ture practice, with considerable experience treating chronic pain and/or headache.
- Experience of MDT working with agreed/specified service requirements.
- Experience of using patient-reported out-come 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.
Skills, abilities and knowledge.
Essential
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office soft-ware, including Word and EXCEL.
- Maintenance of a consistently high level of competency in conducting acupunc-ture
- Ability to apply the principles of acupuncture treatment and current research evidence to the analysis of complex clinical problems in order to plan and implement an effective treatment strategy.
Audit, Quality and Research
Essential
- oAbility to critically appraise research findings and evaluate the relevance to effective acupuncture practice and rou-tine care.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience of working with diverse communities and within a multicultural setting.
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, UCLH
60 Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3HR
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
