Job summary

We currently have an opportunity for occupational therapists to join our rotations at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (ASPH) based in Chertsey, Surrey.

Applications are welcome from:

• Occupational therapy students due to qualify,
• Qualified therapists waiting for HCPC registration
• Those who already have experience and are looking to embrace something new.

Flexible working requests will be considered at the point of interview.

Our rotations are 4 months in duration and include:

• Cardiorespiratory Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency services and admission avoidance
• General Medicine
• Hyper-acute/acute stroke unit
• Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for Stroke (community based, mainly NW Surrey, with remote working)

The rotations will offer you the opportunity to work within different settings and with varied MDT professionals allowing you to develop your core clinical skills and development of yourself.

There is an established formal supervision and appraisal process, as well as robust in-house training within each team. The therapies department embraces the development of our own staff to progress their career within the department

ASPH offers a seven-day service across some teams and you will be expected to participate in seven day working as per service requirements.

This role has a community element; applicants will be expected to hold a valid drivers licence and access to a car.

Main duties of the job

Manage an inpatient or community caseload including using respiratory, medical, neurological and orthopaedic skills

Complete patient assessments in a ward setting or community setting, formulate problem lists and provide appropriate therapy input to facilitate a safe discharge

Contribute to board rounds or goal planning meetings to ensure that patients get the right treatment, at the right time in the right place

Communicate with fellow therapists and other MDT members such as nurses, consultants, specialists

Treatment and management of patients requiring post-operative protocols and ensuring that patients follow their rehabilitation pathways.

Actively participate in regular supervision and service development, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements

Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service.

Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Physiotherapists to join Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country. This rotational post offers the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills across a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient and community services, supporting a varied and complex patient population.

You will be part of a supportive and dynamic Physiotherapy Service, working alongside highly experienced Clinical Specialists and Senior Therapists who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering staff development. We actively encourage learning and provide excellent opportunities for supervision, leadership development, service improvement and continuing professional development.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a broad range of clinical experience gained at Band 5 level, together with excellent clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills. You will be confident in managing a varied caseload, prioritising effectively within a busy clinical environment and working collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams across the Trust.

We welcome applications from physiotherapists who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and who are committed to their ongoing professional growth and development.

Bank opportunities may also be available and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

Rotations

Band 6 Physiotherapists undertake nine-month rotations across a range of specialist services within Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations. Rotations provide opportunities to develop clinical expertise across acute, rehabilitation and community pathways while working with a diverse patient population.

Rotation areas may include:

• Stroke
• Acute Medicine
• Critical Care
• Emergency Department
• Gerontology Outpatients
• Frailty
• Musculoskeletal Outpatients
• Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
• Orthopaedics
• Major Trauma
• Respiratory Medicine
• Surgery

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting your ongoing development through structured supervision, education and training. You will be allocated a named supervisor and have access to study days, development programmes and specialist learning opportunities.

As a Band 6 Physiotherapist, you will also contribute to the development of junior colleagues, therapy support workers and students, while participating in service improvement, audit, quality improvement and research activities.

Flexible Working

The Physiotherapy Service operates seven days a week with extended hours to meet patient needs. Successful candidates will be expected to work flexibly across services, including weekends, late shifts and participation in the respiratory on-call rota where required.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-369-26

Job locations

RLH/AUH/BGH

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implementagreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health careneeds for routine and complex patients.2. To advise, assist and educate, staff grade Physiotherapist and studentPhysiotherapist in the management of routine patients.3. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours Working andEmergency On-Call Rota.5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside theMultidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.

Please refer to detailed Job Description attached

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical 1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implementagreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health careneeds for routine and complex patients.2. To advise, assist and educate, staff grade Physiotherapist and studentPhysiotherapist in the management of routine patients.3. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours Working andEmergency On-Call Rota.5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside theMultidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required. Please refer to detailed Job Description attached

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
• Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
• Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
• Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
• Evidence of time management and organisational skills
• Computer literate
• Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
• Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks
• Demonstrates an ability to problem solve

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice
• Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection
• Working knowledge of current NHS issues
• Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad range of clinical experience to include musculoskeletal, medical, respiratory and neurological conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Person Specification Other Essential Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties Skills Essential Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal Evidence of time management and organisational skills Computer literate Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks Demonstrates an ability to problem solve Knowledge Essential Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection Working knowledge of current NHS issues Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad range of clinical experience to include musculoskeletal, medical, respiratory and neurological conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC registration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RLH/AUH/BGH

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RLH/AUH/BGH

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join the North Mersey Stroke Therapy Team. The post holder will rotate between the SEAC, Hyperacute and Rehab Units at Aintree, Broadgreen and Early Supported Discharge Team.

The post holder will have the opportunity to work closely with highly skilled multidisciplinary colleagues, and to deputise for team leads. This post requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to team working and skill sharing.

You will require specialist clinical assessment and treatment skills for Stroke and neurological presentations. The successful candidate will need leadership qualities; and be able to evidence supporting staff/student development. There will be opportunity to contribute to service developments that are both locally and nationally driven.

The post will support your career development in this specialist field through training, regular supervision, appraisal and personalised development plans. You will have a named supervisor, support of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Therapy Management Team.

LUFT staff are required to work flexibly, to support seven day services and shift patterns over an extended working day; candidates be able to access car for work purpose and have business car insurance to be able to rotate across the pathway.

You will be required to provide respiratory care and support the Aintree oncall rota.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake 9 month rotations across each specialist team within the stroke pathway . Rotations are based across the trust.Rotations are within the following areas:

• Hyperacute/Acute/Rehab Stroke unit Aintree Hospital
• Stroke Rehab unit Broadgreen Hospital
• Liverpool Stroke Recovery Partnership/Sefton Early supported Discharge team

We are committed to staff development and training. You will have a named supervisor and the opportunity to attend courses and study days. You will be involved in the supervision and support of more junior staff and have the opportunity to be involved in student education, research and audit.Therapists are required to work flexibly to meet the needs, supporting a 7 day service; working extended days or late shift; working on-call.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-346-26

Job locations

Aintree/Broadgreen

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine and complex patients.2. To advise, assist and educate, staff grade Physiotherapist and studentPhysiotherapist in the management of routine patients.3. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours Working andEmergency On-Call Rota.5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside theMultidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.

Please refer to detailed Job Description attached

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical 1. To undertake physiotherapy assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine and complex patients.2. To advise, assist and educate, staff grade Physiotherapist and studentPhysiotherapist in the management of routine patients.3. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours Working andEmergency On-Call Rota.5. Represent Physiotherapy Service at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.6. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside theMultidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required. Please refer to detailed Job Description attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post-registration experience
• Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice
• Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection
• Working knowledge of current NHS issues
• Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
• Evidence of time management and organisational skills
• Computer literate
• Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
• Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks
• Demonstrates an ability to problem solve

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
• Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
• Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
• Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC registration Experience Essential Demonstrable post-registration experience Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants Knowledge Essential Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection Working knowledge of current NHS issues Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD Skills Essential Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal Evidence of time management and organisational skills Computer literate Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks Demonstrates an ability to problem solve Other Essential Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree/Broadgreen

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree/Broadgreen

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

12-Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join the specialist Major Trauma Therapy Team at Aintree Major Trauma Centre on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

Aintree Major Trauma Centre is a regional specialist service providing life and limb-saving care for patients across Merseyside, Cheshire and the Isle of Man. The successful candidate will work within a highly regarded multidisciplinary team delivering specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to patients with complex traumatic injuries, including polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, orthopaedic trauma, chest trauma and amputations.

This is a varied and rewarding role and you will play a key role in delivering early rehabilitation, facilitating recovery, promoting independence and supporting safe and timely discharge planning from the point of admission through to transition into community and specialist rehabilitation services. Working closely with Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitions, Consultants, Nursing Teams, Trauma Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Psychologists, Pharmacists, Social Care, Mental Health Services and external rehabilitation providers, you will contribute to coordinated, patient-centred care across the entire major trauma pathway.

Main duties of the job

Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients within the Major Trauma Centre across critical care, acute trauma and inpatient rehabilitation settings.

Manage a complex caseload including polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries, amputations and respiratory compromise.

Assess physical function, mobility, respiratory status and rehabilitation potential, developing individualised treatment plans.

Deliver early mobilisation and rehabilitation to optimise recovery and reduce complications associated with injury and prolonged hospital stay.

Provide specialist physiotherapy input to ward rounds, MDT meetings and discharge planning processes.

Work collaboratively with Trauma and Orthopaedics, Critical Care, Neurosciences, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Pharmacy and Social Care teams.

Liaise with community and specialist rehabilitation services to support ongoing recovery and safe discharge.

Contribute to rehabilitation prescriptions, patient flow and transitions across the trauma pathway.

Support audit, service development, quality improvement, education and research activities.

Supervise and support junior staff, therapy assistants and students.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-378-26

Job locations

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients admitted to the Major Trauma Centre.
• To independently manage a complex caseload of patients with traumatic injuries including: Polytrauma Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injuries Orthopaedic trauma Chest trauma Limb loss and amputations Complex medical and rehabilitation needs.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of: Physical function Mobility and transfers Respiratory function Balance and coordination Exercise tolerance Rehabilitation potential Discharge needs.
• To develop and implement evidence-based treatment programmes aimed at preventing complications, maximising recovery and promoting independence.
• To provide specialist physiotherapy intervention within both acute ward and critical care environments, including respiratory management, early mobilisation and rehabilitation.
• To assess and manage patients with complex physical, cognitive, psychological and social needs as part of a holistic rehabilitation approach.
• To contribute to rehabilitation prescriptions and support seamless transitions between acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and community services.

Acute Trauma and Critical Care

• To provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients requiring critical care rehabilitation and step-down rehabilitation following critical illness.
• To support early rehabilitation and mobilisation of critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients where appropriate.
• To work closely with Critical Care and Trauma teams to optimise patient recovery and prevent secondary complications associated with prolonged hospitalisation.
• To participate in daily trauma board rounds, consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary reviews.

Multidisciplinary Team Working

• To participate fully in multidisciplinary team meetings, rehabilitation MDTs, board rounds and discharge planning meetings.
• To work collaboratively with: Major Trauma Consultants Trauma and Orthopaedic Teams Critical Care Teams Nursing Staff Occupational Therapists Clinical Psychologists Dietitians Speech and Language Therapists Pharmacists Mental Health Liaison Teams Social Care Teams.
• To provide expert physiotherapy advice to the wider MDT regarding rehabilitation potential, discharge planning and ongoing therapy requirements.
• To contribute to goal setting and person-centred rehabilitation planning.

Discharge Planning and Care Coordination

• To contribute to effective discharge planning from the point of admission.
• To work closely with internal services and external agencies to ensure timely, safe and effective discharge arrangements.
• To develop productive working relationships with: Community rehabilitation teams Community physiotherapy services Specialist rehabilitation units Neuroscience rehabilitation services Major Trauma Network partners Social Care providers Voluntary and charitable organisations Specialist tertiary referral services.
• To provide detailed handovers and rehabilitation recommendations to ensure continuity of care across the patient pathway.

Communication Responsibilities

• To communicate highly complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, prognosis, rehabilitation goals and discharge plans to patients and their families.
• To adapt communication styles for patients with cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, brain injury, psychological distress or altered levels of consciousness.
• To act as an advocate for patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process.
• To provide education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals regarding recovery, rehabilitation and ongoing management.

Leadership, Education and Service Development

• To provide supervision, mentorship and support to junior physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students.
• To contribute to the planning and delivery of teaching and training programmes.
• To support the development of evidence-based clinical practice within the Major Trauma Service.
• To actively participate in service development initiatives, quality improvement projects and implementation of national major trauma standards.
• To contribute to the continued development of rehabilitation pathways within the Major Trauma Centre and wider Major Trauma Network.

Governance, Audit and Research

• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust, HCPC and CSP standards.
• To participate in audit, service evaluation, data collection and quality improvement activities.
• To support outcome measurement and rehabilitation data collection where required.
• To contribute to governance processes including incident reporting, risk management and implementation of learning identified through audits, peer reviews and service evaluations.

Service Requirements

• To participate in the delivery of a seven-day Major Trauma Therapy Service.
• To maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development in line with HCPC and CSP requirements.
• To comply with all Trust policies, professional standards and Major Trauma Network requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients admitted to the Major Trauma Centre. To independently manage a complex caseload of patients with traumatic injuries including: Polytrauma Traumatic brain injury Spinal cord injuries Orthopaedic trauma Chest trauma Limb loss and amputations Complex medical and rehabilitation needs. To undertake comprehensive assessment of: Physical function Mobility and transfers Respiratory function Balance and coordination Exercise tolerance Rehabilitation potential Discharge needs. To develop and implement evidence-based treatment programmes aimed at preventing complications, maximising recovery and promoting independence. To provide specialist physiotherapy intervention within both acute ward and critical care environments, including respiratory management, early mobilisation and rehabilitation. To assess and manage patients with complex physical, cognitive, psychological and social needs as part of a holistic rehabilitation approach. To contribute to rehabilitation prescriptions and support seamless transitions between acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and community services. Acute Trauma and Critical Care To provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients requiring critical care rehabilitation and step-down rehabilitation following critical illness. To support early rehabilitation and mobilisation of critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients where appropriate. To work closely with Critical Care and Trauma teams to optimise patient recovery and prevent secondary complications associated with prolonged hospitalisation. To participate in daily trauma board rounds, consultant-led ward rounds and multidisciplinary reviews. Multidisciplinary Team Working To participate fully in multidisciplinary team meetings, rehabilitation MDTs, board rounds and discharge planning meetings. To work collaboratively with: Major Trauma Consultants Trauma and Orthopaedic Teams Critical Care Teams Nursing Staff Occupational Therapists Clinical Psychologists Dietitians Speech and Language Therapists Pharmacists Mental Health Liaison Teams Social Care Teams. To provide expert physiotherapy advice to the wider MDT regarding rehabilitation potential, discharge planning and ongoing therapy requirements. To contribute to goal setting and person-centred rehabilitation planning. Discharge Planning and Care Coordination To contribute to effective discharge planning from the point of admission. To work closely with internal services and external agencies to ensure timely, safe and effective discharge arrangements. To develop productive working relationships with: Community rehabilitation teams Community physiotherapy services Specialist rehabilitation units Neuroscience rehabilitation services Major Trauma Network partners Social Care providers Voluntary and charitable organisations Specialist tertiary referral services. To provide detailed handovers and rehabilitation recommendations to ensure continuity of care across the patient pathway. Communication Responsibilities To communicate highly complex and sensitive information regarding diagnosis, prognosis, rehabilitation goals and discharge plans to patients and their families. To adapt communication styles for patients with cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, brain injury, psychological distress or altered levels of consciousness. To act as an advocate for patients and families throughout the rehabilitation process. To provide education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals regarding recovery, rehabilitation and ongoing management. Leadership, Education and Service Development To provide supervision, mentorship and support to junior physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students. To contribute to the planning and delivery of teaching and training programmes. To support the development of evidence-based clinical practice within the Major Trauma Service. To actively participate in service development initiatives, quality improvement projects and implementation of national major trauma standards. To contribute to the continued development of rehabilitation pathways within the Major Trauma Centre and wider Major Trauma Network. Governance, Audit and Research To maintain accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with Trust, HCPC and CSP standards. To participate in audit, service evaluation, data collection and quality improvement activities. To support outcome measurement and rehabilitation data collection where required. To contribute to governance processes including incident reporting, risk management and implementation of learning identified through audits, peer reviews and service evaluations. Service Requirements To participate in the delivery of a seven-day Major Trauma Therapy Service. To maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development in line with HCPC and CSP requirements. To comply with all Trust policies, professional standards and Major Trauma Network requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• B.Sc in Physiotherapy
• Grad.Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with HCPC
• Post Graduate courses in Management at various levels/equivalent

Desirable

• Post-Graduate courses in a variety of specialities/clinical education

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in working in various specialities and in management roles.

Knowledge

Desirable

• Experience in conducting audit
• Experience in conducting or supporting Research projects

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Forward thinking with knowledge of current NHS/speciality issues
• Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others
• Excellent managerial skills
• Ability to manage and work as part of MDT
• Able to handle difficult, sensitive and emotional situations.
• Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information

Person Specification Qualifications Essential B.Sc in Physiotherapy Grad.Diploma in Physiotherapy Current registration with HCPC Post Graduate courses in Management at various levels/equivalent Desirable Post-Graduate courses in a variety of specialities/clinical education Experience Essential Experience working in working in various specialities and in management roles. Knowledge Desirable Experience in conducting audit Experience in conducting or supporting Research projects Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills. Forward thinking with knowledge of current NHS/speciality issues Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others Excellent managerial skills Ability to manage and work as part of MDT Able to handle difficult, sensitive and emotional situations. Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join the Department of Medicine for Older Peoples Service (DMOPS) at Aintree University Hospital.

You will have a key role in completing skilled assessment and clinical reasoning to provide treatment, promote recovery, risk assess and problem solve to arrange complex discharges at the earliest and safest opportunity.

We are committed to staff development and training including leadership. You will have peer support, access to regular supervision and support from the Band 7s.

The team work 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

We wish to recruit an experienced clinician who has a clear understanding of the developing role of Occupational Therapy within integrated therapy services, and the ability to support leadership of a team which delivers innovative, responsive services to meet both the needs of patients and the organisation. The post holder will have clinical experience working with adults with complex presentations, in particular older people with multiple co-morbidity.

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work as an effective member of the wider team as well as with other external agencies.

We have regular team meetings and are committed to continuing professional development. We have a clear supervision structure and advice is available from our highly skilled Band 7s within the department.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

287-AMED-390-26

Job locations

Liverpool University Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and not a rigid, inflexible specification. It may be subject to revision to meet the changing needs of the service, following consultation with the post holder.

Job description Job responsibilities This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and not a rigid, inflexible specification. It may be subject to revision to meet the changing needs of the service, following consultation with the post holder.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Flexible and open to change

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegate tasks
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to keep accurate legible patient notes
• Teaching / Presentations at In - Service level
• Able to evaluate and be critical of self

Desirable

• Competent IT Skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical caseload
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
• Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions
• Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Member of Special Interest group

Person Specification Other Essential Flexible and open to change Skills Essential Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegate tasks Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to keep accurate legible patient notes Teaching / Presentations at In - Service level Able to evaluate and be critical of self Desirable Competent IT Skills Knowledge Essential Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical caseload Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Experience Essential Post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants Evidence of participation in audit Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC Registration Desirable Member of Special Interest group

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool University Hospital

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Paramedic in General Practice

There is now a wide acknowledgement of the benefits an experienced Paramedic can bring to General practice, therefore we are looking for an enthusiastic Paramedic practitioner for minor ailment clinics, acute home visits and patient long term condition management.

We are offering a unique new direction to anyone who is looking for a progressive move from the usual thrill of blue lights.

The successful candidate will be working alongside GPs and other Health Care Professionals, carrying out patient assessments, supporting care plans, referring to community teams, updating records, safety netting, vaccinating and managing patients in their right environment.

If excellent patient care, learning opportunities and minor ailments excite you, then please send your expression of interest along with a CV and short statement.

Main duties of the job

Respond to patients in their own home alone or as part of a team

Assess patients who are at risk of admission to hospital

Support long term condition monitoring

Provide minor ailments clinics within the practice

Perform relevant tests:

Urine dipstick testing and sampling

Blood glucose testing

Blood pressure measurement

12 lead ECG

FEV1 / Peak-flow

Wound / infection swab test

Blood sampling for lab

(Appropriate training available to ensure competency if skills outside current scope of practice)

Make appropriate clinical decisions based of your assessment, medical history and suitable resources available.

About us

We are a 17,500 patient training practice in South West London ICB.

We focus on patient and staff welfare.

We operate a MDT focused model - Pharmacists, ACP, Paramedic, , Nurses and Health Care Assistants.

High QOF Achievements

CQC Rated Good

EMIS WEB Clinical System & Docman 10

We have Close ties to other members of the Primary Care Team in Croydon and strong active links with our PCN Practices.

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading providers of services for the LGBTQI+ communities including our gender dysphoria clinic 'TransPlus' and trans sexual health service '56T'. Our Trans services are recognised for their inclusivity & diversity, and recently won a Nursing Times Award for 'Enhancing Patient Dignity'. Our ambition is to be the leading healthcare provider for Trans and non-binary service users in the UK, building on the specialist expertise and knowledge of our clinical teams.

This is a pivotal role with the post holder providing a specialist psychology service to clients with gender dysphoria at TransPlus, and to provide specialist psychological therapy to TransPlus project participants around any aspect of their mental or sexual health connected to their diagnosis of gender dysphoria.

The post holder will ensure the interests of the Trust are represented in a professional manner, and is a suitable ambassador at all times.

The successful candidate will be expected to work across all sites but will be primarily based within our 56 Dean Street sexual health service.

Main duties of the job

The role will be to provide a specialist psychology service to clients with gender dysphoria at TransPlus, a national gender identity clinic. This role will include providing psychological therapy to TransPlus patients, around any aspect of their mental or sexual health connected to their diagnosis of gender dysphoria. The post holder will offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers or external agencies, and will offer supervision to other qualified psychology staff members. Key to the role is to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate. We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year pro rata per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

289-SC-475

Job locations

56 Dean Street

London

W1D 6AQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems and psychological aspects of physical morbidity, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings.
• To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups; adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.
• To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account queer and trans affirmative models and considering the impact of wider systems on that persons experience of gender dysphoria
• To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans.
• To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management, and to support other members of the MDT in risk management.
• To contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings; to communicate and reflect using a psychologically based framework.
• To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.
• To act as a named designated professional for clients within the service.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

• To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of gender services within the trust, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.
• To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.
• To supervise other professionals, within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures.
• To provide dedicated support to the Gender Affirmation Surgery service to meet the psychological needs of service users, and to provide a psychological perspective to the GAS MDT.

Research and service evaluation

• To initiate high quality research projects including carrying out literature searches, preparing scientific reviews of key areas, designing research studies, preparing and submitting grant applications to potential external funders, preparing, submitting and managing ethics committee submissions and preparing and submitting project registration documents.
• To present the results of research studies to appropriate audiences within the Trust and externally including national and international conferences and meetings as required by the lead nurse and clinical supervisor.
• To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
• To provide research advice to other staff undertaking research.
• To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service as necessary, to help develop service provision.
• To familiarise themselves with, and to comply with, the Trusts requirements on research governance.

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a clients mental health problems and psychological aspects of physical morbidity, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups; adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account queer and trans affirmative models and considering the impact of wider systems on that persons experience of gender dysphoria To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients whose problems are managed by psychologically based standard care plans. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, across all settings and agencies serving the client group. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management, and to support other members of the MDT in risk management. To contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings; to communicate and reflect using a psychologically based framework. To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. To act as a named designated professional for clients within the service. Management, recruitment, policy and service development To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of gender services within the trust, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing. To supervise other professionals, within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures. To provide dedicated support to the Gender Affirmation Surgery service to meet the psychological needs of service users, and to provide a psychological perspective to the GAS MDT. Research and service evaluation To initiate high quality research projects including carrying out literature searches, preparing scientific reviews of key areas, designing research studies, preparing and submitting grant applications to potential external funders, preparing, submitting and managing ethics committee submissions and preparing and submitting project registration documents. To present the results of research studies to appropriate audiences within the Trust and externally including national and international conferences and meetings as required by the lead nurse and clinical supervisor. To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. To provide research advice to other staff undertaking research. To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within the service as necessary, to help develop service provision. To familiarise themselves with, and to comply with, the Trusts requirements on research governance. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.

Desirable

• Further training and qualifications in a related area such as research methodology, supervision, working with trauma, or neurodivergence

Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working in a sexual health psychology setting.
• Experience of working with gender diverse patients
• Experience of working with other health professionals in a medical context
• Experience of planning and implementing service development
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts
• Training in supervision

Desirable

• Experience of providing sexual well-being interventions

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
• Knowledge of HIV and sexual health
• Knowledge of the issues affecting the gender diverse population
• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of legislation and guidelines in relation to this client group and healthcare

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Further training and qualifications in a related area such as research methodology, supervision, working with trauma, or neurodivergence Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of working in a sexual health psychology setting. Experience of working with gender diverse patients Experience of working with other health professionals in a medical context Experience of planning and implementing service development Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts Training in supervision Desirable Experience of providing sexual well-being interventions Skills and Knowledge Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology Knowledge of HIV and sexual health Knowledge of the issues affecting the gender diverse population High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation and guidelines in relation to this client group and healthcare

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.

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. 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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

56 Dean Street

London

W1D 6AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

56 Dean Street

London

W1D 6AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Moorland, a men's category C Prison and young offender institution located in South Yorkshire.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working 07:30 - 17:30 three days a week and 07:30 - 17:00 the other day a week. Shifts spread across 7 days. Includes 2 weekends a month and bank holiday working.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £41,658 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in near Wetherby, Yorkshire.

HMP Wealstun is a male prison that focuses on training and education. The pharmacy has it's own dispensary and consists of a full team of around 15 staff both permanent and bank.

Hours

32 hours a week, working 4 days. Weekend and bank holiday working included on a rota basis. At present it is 1 weekend a month (both days) however these can be worked together or spread across the month.

Salary

This position is part time, youll receive an annual salary up to £35,548.16 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Early Years Speech and Language Therapy Operational Lead to join Children and Young People's Integrated Therapies. This role will provide day-to-day operational leadership for the West Early Years SLT service, supporting delivery for pre-school children with speech, language and communication needs.

You will work closely with the CYPIT leadership team, operational colleagues, clinicians, early years partners and local authority colleagues to plan, coordinate, monitor and develop services. The post includes line management responsibility for defined staff, contribution to performance and quality reporting, and opportunities to shape service improvement.

This is a varied role requiring strong clinical knowledge, confident communication skills and the ability to support safe, effective and responsive service delivery.

We are looking for someone who can combine clinical expertise with operational oversight, partnership working and a commitment to continuous improvement across children's therapy services.

Our core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00, with flexibility where service needs allow. The role will involve travel across Trust and community settings, with opportunities for some home working. This is a part-time role with a minimum commitment of 3 days (22.5 hours) per week. Additional working hours may be considered.

Main duties of the job

• Provide day-to-day operational management of the CYPIT West Early Years SLT service, coordinating clinical delivery for pre-school children with speech, language and communication needs.

• Line manage defined staff, supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, absence management and performance in line with Trust policies.

• Work with the CYPIT leadership team, clinicians and operational partners to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate services, ensuring performance targets and quality standards are met.

• Use service data, outcome measures, audit, feedback and incident learning to inform service planning, clinical effectiveness and risk management.

• Build effective relationships with early years, education, health, social care and local authority partners, including support for SEND processes and tribunal-related work where required.

• Maintain an appropriate clinical role, where needed, and provide advice and support to staff on complex clinical and service delivery issues.

• Deputise for CYPIT Early Years, Early Help EAS or school age leads as required.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

1.1. To lead the effective and safe daily running of the SACT Distribution Unit (SDU) to ensure a safe service provision and to maintain and develop the highest standards of patient-focused care and according to the needs of the Trust.1.2. To be responsible for the management of procurement, storage, dispensing and distribution of Batch and Patient Specific (PS) products to all areas of the Royal Marsden.1.3. Monitor relevant key performance indicators accurately through audit and report on a weekly/monthly basis e.g. workload turnaround times, error monitoring, workload figures, wastage report and capacity.1.4. Be responsible for staff allocation in response to changing workload and service delivery requirements. Ensuring that relevant rota for SDU is developed and adhered to e.g. day-to-day tasks, evening and weekend shifts are covered if applicable.1.5. To work closely with Aseptic Operations Manager, Pharmacy Stores Manager, General Stores Manager, Pharmacy Systems Manager and the Chief Technicians, Aseptic Services.1.6. Lead communication with outsourced suppliers, proactively addressing and resolving issues, monitoring service delivery, and ensuring agreed standards and requirements are maintained.

Main duties of the job

2.1 Be responsible for leading and managing staff across both RMH sites in the co-ordination and the daily running of the SDU in procurement, storage, dispensing and distribution of batch and patient specific products to all areas of the Royal Marsden.2.2 Ensure appropriate levels of staff are always available to meet daily operational commitments by maximising skill mix, in line with agreed frameworks for leave.2.3 Manage and prioritise own workload, using initiative and working proactively to balance individual responsibilities with the operational needs and priorities of the service.2.4 To work closely with the Aseptic Team across both sites to ensure patients receive the highest standard of service deliverance.2.5 Attend and actively participate in all relevant meetings associated with the role, contributing to discussions and actions as required.2.6 Identify and deal with problems on a day-to-day basis and escalate any operational issues within an appropriate time frame to resolve workflow issues promptly.2.7 Participate in auditing the service to ensure best practice is being followed.2.7 Actively display team performance metrics and communicate any changes in service delivery to the immediate and wider hospital teams.2.8 To oversee that Batch/PS doses are dispensed and delivered to the correct day unit/ward in good time ahead of patient's chair time

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SB1926

Job locations

The Royal Marsden - Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manage batch stock levels, including the regular review and maintenance of PAR levels, and proactively identify and implement solutions to line changes and supply issues relating to Batch and PS products.2.11 Liaise with relevant stakeholders in adding of new lines to EPIC following the required authorisation requirements.2.12 Be responsible for expiry and stock check reviews for batch lines to actively minimise wastage.2.13 Undertake weekly monitoring and maintenance of high-cost stock lines to minimise avoidable wastage and attend the monthly Pharmacy Waste Meeting to review waste trends, identify issues and support appropriate actions.2.14 Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained for all batch lines by regularly reviewing outstanding orders, proactively liaising with and chasing suppliers, and communicating with Aseptic Services regarding any out-of-stock or supply issues.2.15 Together with the procurement / stores team, co-ordinate and manage the processing and payment of invoices in a timely manner and ensure RMH accounts are kept in good standing in liaison with the Pharmacy Systems Manager and Finance Accounts Payable team.2.16 Undertake supply review meetings with the main suppliers.2.17 Take responsibility for the accurate and timely filing, retention and archiving of all relevant documentation in accordance with Trust requirements and procedures.2.15 Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are regularly reviewed and monitored and comply with external standards e.g., Good Dispensing Practice guidance from the GPhC and audit them regularly to ensure they are being followed, to maintain high standards and ensure staff are made aware of any changes.2.16 Handle and investigate errors and complaints appropriately ensuring they are reported and referred appropriately to senior management.2.17 Undertake duties and responsibilities in all activities of the SDU according to Standard Operating Procedures and participate in the checking process as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.2.18 To monitor equipment within the SDU and report any problems promptly and assist in their correction.2.19 To ensure the appropriate storage and accurate expiry records of Batch and PS doses are kept up to date and archived for future reference.2.20 To be responsible for the collection of KPIs, workload figures and other management information.2.21 To assist in all aspects of internal and external audit of the SDU, including audits of current practice, and development of service improvement strategies.2.22 To assist in the investigation of Trust Incidents (DATIX) of outsourced products.2.23 To ensure good communication between SDU and other members of pharmacy and the healthcare teams.2.24 Identify areas within the SDU to increase operational efficiency and/or cost-saving initiatives

Management / Leadership and Education & Training Responsibility2.25 All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trusts policies and Managers Code of Conduct in the following areas:

2.25.1 Be responsible for the effective recruitment and selection of new staff in line with the Trust's Recruitment Code and Recruitment & Selection Processes and Standards.

2.25.2 Ensure staff are appraised annually and have regular 1:1s with clear objectives which link to department, care group or corporate objectives and a personal development plan.

2.25.3 Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trusts Disciplinary or Capability Procedures where formal action is necessary

2.26 Responsible for sickness absence monitoring including HR meetings, Occupational Health referrals and completion of return-to-work interviews.2.27 To act as a role model for other technicians and staff.2.28 Oversee the training and accreditation in processes of Technicians and ATOs working within the SDU and identify training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust objectives.2.29 Organise induction programmes in advance for new starters and trainees to ensure training is completed within a set time frame.2.30 Take responsibility for ensuring all staff leave is accurately recorded and maintained on HealthRoster in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust procedures.2.31 Maintain and update training records for all staff trained within the SDU.2.32 Be responsible for ensuring statutory and mandatory training compliance.2.33 Be an Educational and/or Practice Supervisor for training programmes e.g. Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (when appropriate) on call pharmacists2.34 To ensure all personal have knowledge and training of ICH-GCP guidelines, UK and EU legislation is kept up-to-date and ensure all staff adhere to these guidelines and legislations.2.35 Assist in the provision of 1:1 technical training for all pharmacy technicians and assistants, identifying any staff training needs and liaising with the Pharmacy Education and Training Team.2.36 Liaise with technical staff and other section managers about relevant staff development projects.2.37 Assist in the facilitation of CPD for staff.2.38 Develop professional knowledge and competence by attending in-house as well as external training programmes as appropriate and identified as part of your appraisal/PDP.

General2.39 Participate in late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7-day working. The Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore staff are required to participate in a 7-day service which includes the requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays2.40 Be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with the SDU activities.2.41 Strive to identify any areas for Quality improvement and actively engage in the departments wider quality improvement agenda.2.42 Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy.2.43 Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.2.44 Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.2.45 Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time, etc.2.46 As requested, undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post, which may vary from time to time.

Job description Job responsibilities Manage batch stock levels, including the regular review and maintenance of PAR levels, and proactively identify and implement solutions to line changes and supply issues relating to Batch and PS products.2.11 Liaise with relevant stakeholders in adding of new lines to EPIC following the required authorisation requirements.2.12 Be responsible for expiry and stock check reviews for batch lines to actively minimise wastage.2.13 Undertake weekly monitoring and maintenance of high-cost stock lines to minimise avoidable wastage and attend the monthly Pharmacy Waste Meeting to review waste trends, identify issues and support appropriate actions.2.14 Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained for all batch lines by regularly reviewing outstanding orders, proactively liaising with and chasing suppliers, and communicating with Aseptic Services regarding any out-of-stock or supply issues.2.15 Together with the procurement / stores team, co-ordinate and manage the processing and payment of invoices in a timely manner and ensure RMH accounts are kept in good standing in liaison with the Pharmacy Systems Manager and Finance Accounts Payable team.2.16 Undertake supply review meetings with the main suppliers.2.17 Take responsibility for the accurate and timely filing, retention and archiving of all relevant documentation in accordance with Trust requirements and procedures.2.15 Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are regularly reviewed and monitored and comply with external standards e.g., Good Dispensing Practice guidance from the GPhC and audit them regularly to ensure they are being followed, to maintain high standards and ensure staff are made aware of any changes.2.16 Handle and investigate errors and complaints appropriately ensuring they are reported and referred appropriately to senior management.2.17 Undertake duties and responsibilities in all activities of the SDU according to Standard Operating Procedures and participate in the checking process as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.2.18 To monitor equipment within the SDU and report any problems promptly and assist in their correction.2.19 To ensure the appropriate storage and accurate expiry records of Batch and PS doses are kept up to date and archived for future reference.2.20 To be responsible for the collection of KPIs, workload figures and other management information.2.21 To assist in all aspects of internal and external audit of the SDU, including audits of current practice, and development of service improvement strategies.2.22 To assist in the investigation of Trust Incidents (DATIX) of outsourced products.2.23 To ensure good communication between SDU and other members of pharmacy and the healthcare teams.2.24 Identify areas within the SDU to increase operational efficiency and/or cost-saving initiatives Management / Leadership and Education & Training Responsibility2.25 All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trusts policies and Managers Code of Conduct in the following areas: 2.25.1 Be responsible for the effective recruitment and selection of new staff in line with the Trust's Recruitment Code and Recruitment & Selection Processes and Standards. 2.25.2 Ensure staff are appraised annually and have regular 1:1s with clear objectives which link to department, care group or corporate objectives and a personal development plan. 2.25.3 Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trusts Disciplinary or Capability Procedures where formal action is necessary 2.26 Responsible for sickness absence monitoring including HR meetings, Occupational Health referrals and completion of return-to-work interviews.2.27 To act as a role model for other technicians and staff.2.28 Oversee the training and accreditation in processes of Technicians and ATOs working within the SDU and identify training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust objectives.2.29 Organise induction programmes in advance for new starters and trainees to ensure training is completed within a set time frame.2.30 Take responsibility for ensuring all staff leave is accurately recorded and maintained on HealthRoster in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust procedures.2.31 Maintain and update training records for all staff trained within the SDU.2.32 Be responsible for ensuring statutory and mandatory training compliance.2.33 Be an Educational and/or Practice Supervisor for training programmes e.g. Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (when appropriate) on call pharmacists2.34 To ensure all personal have knowledge and training of ICH-GCP guidelines, UK and EU legislation is kept up-to-date and ensure all staff adhere to these guidelines and legislations.2.35 Assist in the provision of 1:1 technical training for all pharmacy technicians and assistants, identifying any staff training needs and liaising with the Pharmacy Education and Training Team.2.36 Liaise with technical staff and other section managers about relevant staff development projects.2.37 Assist in the facilitation of CPD for staff.2.38 Develop professional knowledge and competence by attending in-house as well as external training programmes as appropriate and identified as part of your appraisal/PDP. General2.39 Participate in late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7-day working. The Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore staff are required to participate in a 7-day service which includes the requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays2.40 Be familiar with procedures and activities of other internal departments within the pharmacy and their potential interactions with the SDU activities.2.41 Strive to identify any areas for Quality improvement and actively engage in the departments wider quality improvement agenda.2.42 Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you and your staff work is safe, clean and tidy.2.43 Comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community.2.44 Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.2.45 Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time, etc.2.46 As requested, undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post, which may vary from time to time.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ/QCF level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
• Registered Technician with GPhC
• Regional Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Practice supervisor/Educational supervisor certificate / Train the Trainer or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience post qualification as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development
• Education & training of staff
• Experience or organising a service on a day-to-day basis
• Experience of holding regular team meetings
• Experience of giving feedback and communicating outcomes to the wider team

Desirable

• Staff management experience as a senior technician
• Working knowledge/experience of writing and reviewing SOPs
• Experience of implementing change
• Experience of recruitment
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of chemotherapy and safe handling requirements of cytotoxic drugs.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ/QCF level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent Registered Technician with GPhC Regional Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Desirable Practice supervisor/Educational supervisor certificate / Train the Trainer or equivalent Experience Essential Significant experience post qualification as a pharmacy technician Experience of supervising others and providing feedback for development Education & training of staff Experience or organising a service on a day-to-day basis Experience of holding regular team meetings Experience of giving feedback and communicating outcomes to the wider team Desirable Staff management experience as a senior technician Working knowledge/experience of writing and reviewing SOPs Experience of implementing change Experience of recruitment Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice Knowledge of chemotherapy and safe handling requirements of cytotoxic drugs.

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.

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. 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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden - Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden - Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist who enjoys working with adults in the community? Do you enjoy working in a supportive team environment? Are you looking for a permanent Band 5 position? Then this job could be for you! We are able to offer you: A friendly and supportive team environment Regular supervision and appraisals Regular Team and Service Meetings Opportunity to develop your personal and clinical skills through a range of learning experiences and team projects Access to clinical leads for advice/support Brentwood and the surrounding area provide a lovely mix of town and country lifestyle. The great transport links and fast trains services mean both London and the Essex coastline are accessible within 20-30minutes You may have lots of questions about the role, therefore we actively encourage you to reach out and discuss any questions/concerns, so that you can apply in confidence. Please contact Ann-Marie Haylock, Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - [email protected]

Main duties of the job

Our Adult Community Service provides assessment, therapy and management for a wide range of aetiologies including but not limited to Stroke, Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, and respiratory conditions. The post holder is required to demonstrate basic assessment, management and therapy for both communication and dysphagia impairments. They will be aided to construct comprehensive therapy programmes to be completed by the therapist, SLTA or as a patient self-management programme. The post holder will work with a diverse range of professional colleagues from health, social and voluntary sectors to provide care and joined up services. This will require excellent organisational and communication skills and a proactive approach As a team we value and recognise the clinical and professional skill developmental leap that occurs in your first year as a qualified therapist. To enable this, you will be provided with a clinical supervisor and receive weekly supervision across your first months. You will be supported to work through the NQP comps and build up to a full clinical caseload. You will also participate in team meetings and CPD and our annual appraisal process. There are opportunities for internal and external CPD, and we encourage the team to participate in audit, research and quality improvement work.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job summary

We are pleased to announce, that due to new investment, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team within NELFT. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated individual to join our friendly department on a fixed-term basis until 31/03/2027. The post will focus on post-stroke rehabilitation within a community setting to residents of Barking and Dagenham. The post sits within a wider Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS) made of MDT professionals including physiotherapists and occupational therapists. This is a full-time position, but we would consider applications for part-time

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have a great opportunity to gain new skills and experience, and work in an exciting and dynamic team. They will be working with adults experiencing a range of acquired disorders of communication and/or swallowing. They will work closely with other MDT staff to ensure holistic patient care. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have good time management and prioritisation skills. Adult Speech and Language Therapy are a respected and integrated part of the multidisciplinary team, with a positive record of developing innovative and patient centred services. The service runs weekly community videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics, and a monthly joint voice/swallowing clinic with ENT. The team pioneered a student supported Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programme and won a national Advancing Healthcare Award for their development of community laryngectomy care. The team is supporting clinical research projects, including the HARP aphasia study, and collaborating with local system partners to improve communication accessibility of services. CPD is actively supported through regular clinical supervision with senior speech and language therapists, appraisals and excellent training opportunities. To find out more about what we have been doing, why not follow us @NELFTAdultSLT ?

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

PAHC-3HL-002291

Job locations

Porters Avenue Health Centre

Dagenham

Essex

RM8 2EQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Job description Job responsibilities Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant required qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the JD attached.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant required qualification. Experience Essential Please refer to the JD attached.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Porters Avenue Health Centre

Dagenham

Essex

RM8 2EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Porters Avenue Health Centre

Dagenham

Essex

RM8 2EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Occupational Health Advisor & WorkWell Team Lead

Location:Princes Risborough Head Office & and travel to business locations in Buckinghamshire where needed

Hours:37.5 hours per week covering 5 days

Salary: £57,528 per annum dependent on experience

Employment Type: Fixed Term until March 2029

Make a Difference to Health, Wellbeing and Employment Across Our Communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Health professional to combine expert clinical practice with operational leadership, helping people with health conditions and disabilities remain in work, return to employment, or access sustainable employment opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Health Advisor & WorkWell Team Lead will provide advanced occupational health expertise, clinical leadership, and operational management to support individuals with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers to remain in work, return to employment, or access sustainable employment opportunities.

The post holder will lead the delivery of the WorkWell service across the Integrated Care System (ICS), ensuring the provision of high-quality, person-centred interventions that improve health, wellbeing, and employment outcomes. They will oversee referral triage, case management, workforce performance, and service development while providing specialist occupational health advice to employers, employees, healthcare professionals, and partner organisations.

Working autonomously within professional scope of practice, the post holder will exercise expert clinical judgement in complex situations, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with occupational health standards, NHS governance requirements, employment legislation, safeguarding responsibilities, and WorkWell programme objectives.

About us

FedBucks is a not-for-profit GP federation of 45 GP practices covering a population of over 550,000 patients across Buckinghamshire. We began in 2016 and now employ around 300 members of staff at our head office site, and across our planned and unplanned care services.

As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required.

• Free parking

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£57,528 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0093-26-0063

Job locations

Fedbucks Ltd

Unit D1

Regent Park, Summerleys Road

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Buckinghamshire

HP27 9LE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Occupational Health Practice

• Undertake comprehensive occupational health assessments using information gathered from self-reports, GP records, specialist reports, medical documentation, and workplace information.
• Conduct fitness-for-work and work capability assessments for individuals with physical health conditions, mental health concerns, musculoskeletal disorders, long-term conditions, disabilities, and neurodiverse needs.
• Assess the impact of health conditions on attendance, workplace performance, productivity, and safety.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to support sustainable employment, workplace retention, rehabilitation, and return-to-work outcomes.
• Advise on reasonable adjustments, workplace modifications, phased return programmes, redeployment opportunities, and vocational rehabilitation interventions.
• Manage highly complex occupational health cases involving long-term sickness absence, disability, workplace conflict, psychosocial barriers, and multiple co-morbidities.
• Determine the need for specialist intervention, referral, escalation, or multidisciplinary support.
• Produce professional reports and recommendations that are clinically robust, evidence based, and defensible.
• Contribute to the development of occupational health policies, procedures, and clinical pathways.
• Promote preventative approaches that improve workforce wellbeing, reduce sickness absence, and prevent work loss.

Fit Note Provision and Work Capability Assessment

• Undertake detailed assessments of functional capacity and work capability.
• Provide clinical recommendations regarding fitness for work, workplace adjustments, rehabilitation requirements, and return-to-work planning.
• Where professionally authorised and operating within current legislation and organisational governance arrangements, issue and sign fit notes and associated documentation.
• Advise individuals, employers, managers, and HR teams regarding implementation of fit note recommendations.
• Monitor progress against return-to-work goals and adapt interventions as required.
• Ensure work capability assessments are evidence-based, proportionate, and fully documented.
• Support reduction of unnecessary sickness absence through proactive case management and early intervention.
• Maintain accurate records of all assessments and recommendations.

Referral Triage and Case Management Leadership

• Lead the clinical triage process for all referrals received within the WorkWell service.
• Assess referral urgency, complexity, risk, and suitability for intervention.
• Identify safeguarding concerns, mental health risks, workplace risks, and barriers to engagement.
• Prioritise and allocate referrals to the most appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide expert consultation and case supervision for complex or high-risk cases.
• Ensure seamless coordination between health, employment, welfare, and community services.
• Monitor referral volumes, waiting times, service demand, and case progression.
• Develop and maintain triage protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Escalate risks and capacity concerns through appropriate governance arrangements.
• Leadership of the WorkWell Service
• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the multidisciplinary WorkWell team.
• Translate strategic objectives into effective operational delivery plans.
• Ensure achievement of service objectives, key performance indicators, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, governance sessions, and service improvement initiatives.
• Monitor service performance, outcomes, productivity, quality indicators, and resource utilisation.
• Support service redesign, transformation, and innovation programmes.
• Promote a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Lead implementation of new service pathways, interventions, and workforce initiatives.
• Produce detailed reports and performance information for commissioners, governance groups, and senior leaders.

Employer Engagement and Workplace Health Leadership

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across public, private, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Act as the lead Occupational Health Advisor for employer engagement within the WorkWell programme.
• Provide expert advice on attendance management, disability inclusion, occupational health case management, and workforce wellbeing.
• Support organisations to develop healthier workplaces through preventative and early intervention approaches.
• Advise employers on compliance with employment legislation and best practice relating to workplace health and disability management.
• Facilitate collaborative discussions between employers and employees to achieve positive workplace outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training programmes, workshops, presentations, and awareness sessions.
• Promote evidence-based approaches to supporting staff with health conditions and disabilities.
• Build employer confidence in managing long-term health conditions and workplace adjustments.

Partnership and System Working

• Develop collaborative relationships with NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, Primary Care Networks, local authorities, DWP, Jobcentre Plus, VCSE organisations, and employers.
• Represent the WorkWell service at strategic meetings, partnership boards, steering groups, and stakeholder forums.
• Support development of integrated health, work, and wellbeing pathways.
• Improve coordination between healthcare services, employment support programmes, and community resources.
• Identify gaps in provision and contribute to development of innovative system-wide solutions.
• Support wider population health management and economic inactivity reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to regional and national health and employment priorities.
• Leadership and People Management
• Provide direct line management, supervision, and professional leadership to designated staff.
• Lead recruitment, induction, appraisal, probation, and performance management processes.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, clinical supervision, and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor compliance with professional registration, mandatory training, and continuing professional development requirements.
• Promote a psychologically safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Lead workforce planning, workload allocation, and resource management activities.
• Address employee relations matters in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the team.

Clinical Governance, Quality and Risk Management

• Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements, data protection legislation, and information governance standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records.
• Lead investigations into incidents, complaints, and clinical concerns.
• Undertake audit, quality assurance, service evaluation, and outcome measurement activities.
• Implement learning from incidents and governance processes.
• Contribute to policy development and review.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compliance with NHS governance frameworks and occupational health standards.

Essential Certifications

• Current NMC Registration.
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health) Qualification (SCPHN OH) or Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc in Occupational Health.
• Occupational Health Case Management Training.
• Clinical Risk Assessment Training.

Essential Experience

• Significant post-registration Occupational Health experience.
• Extensive experience managing complex occupational health caseloads independently.
• Experience undertaking fitness-for-work and work capability assessments.
• Experience managing long-term sickness absence and vocational rehabilitation cases.
• Experience delivering occupational health services within NHS, public sector, or large organisational environments.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference to patient care within the local community
• Access to a diverse and rewarding role across a range of healthcare services

Benefits

• Generous NHS Pension Scheme benefit from one of the UK's most valuable pension schemes, with an employer contribution of 23.7%, helping you build long-term financial security.
• 25 to 30 days annual leave, depending on length of service.
• Plus Bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesAdvanced Occupational Health Practice Undertake comprehensive occupational health assessments using information gathered from self-reports, GP records, specialist reports, medical documentation, and workplace information. Conduct fitness-for-work and work capability assessments for individuals with physical health conditions, mental health concerns, musculoskeletal disorders, long-term conditions, disabilities, and neurodiverse needs. Assess the impact of health conditions on attendance, workplace performance, productivity, and safety. Develop evidence-based recommendations to support sustainable employment, workplace retention, rehabilitation, and return-to-work outcomes. Advise on reasonable adjustments, workplace modifications, phased return programmes, redeployment opportunities, and vocational rehabilitation interventions. Manage highly complex occupational health cases involving long-term sickness absence, disability, workplace conflict, psychosocial barriers, and multiple co-morbidities. Determine the need for specialist intervention, referral, escalation, or multidisciplinary support. Produce professional reports and recommendations that are clinically robust, evidence based, and defensible. Contribute to the development of occupational health policies, procedures, and clinical pathways. Promote preventative approaches that improve workforce wellbeing, reduce sickness absence, and prevent work loss.Fit Note Provision and Work Capability Assessment Undertake detailed assessments of functional capacity and work capability. Provide clinical recommendations regarding fitness for work, workplace adjustments, rehabilitation requirements, and return-to-work planning. Where professionally authorised and operating within current legislation and organisational governance arrangements, issue and sign fit notes and associated documentation. Advise individuals, employers, managers, and HR teams regarding implementation of fit note recommendations. Monitor progress against return-to-work goals and adapt interventions as required. Ensure work capability assessments are evidence-based, proportionate, and fully documented. Support reduction of unnecessary sickness absence through proactive case management and early intervention. Maintain accurate records of all assessments and recommendations.Referral Triage and Case Management Leadership Lead the clinical triage process for all referrals received within the WorkWell service. Assess referral urgency, complexity, risk, and suitability for intervention. Identify safeguarding concerns, mental health risks, workplace risks, and barriers to engagement. Prioritise and allocate referrals to the most appropriate member of the multidisciplinary team. Provide expert consultation and case supervision for complex or high-risk cases. Ensure seamless coordination between health, employment, welfare, and community services. Monitor referral volumes, waiting times, service demand, and case progression. Develop and maintain triage protocols and standard operating procedures. Escalate risks and capacity concerns through appropriate governance arrangements. Leadership of the WorkWell Service Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the multidisciplinary WorkWell team. Translate strategic objectives into effective operational delivery plans. Ensure achievement of service objectives, key performance indicators, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, governance sessions, and service improvement initiatives. Monitor service performance, outcomes, productivity, quality indicators, and resource utilisation. Support service redesign, transformation, and innovation programmes. Promote a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Lead implementation of new service pathways, interventions, and workforce initiatives. Produce detailed reports and performance information for commissioners, governance groups, and senior leaders.Employer Engagement and Workplace Health Leadership Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers across public, private, and voluntary sector organisations. Act as the lead Occupational Health Advisor for employer engagement within the WorkWell programme. Provide expert advice on attendance management, disability inclusion, occupational health case management, and workforce wellbeing. Support organisations to develop healthier workplaces through preventative and early intervention approaches. Advise employers on compliance with employment legislation and best practice relating to workplace health and disability management. Facilitate collaborative discussions between employers and employees to achieve positive workplace outcomes. Develop and deliver training programmes, workshops, presentations, and awareness sessions. Promote evidence-based approaches to supporting staff with health conditions and disabilities. Build employer confidence in managing long-term health conditions and workplace adjustments.Partnership and System Working Develop collaborative relationships with NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, Primary Care Networks, local authorities, DWP, Jobcentre Plus, VCSE organisations, and employers. Represent the WorkWell service at strategic meetings, partnership boards, steering groups, and stakeholder forums. Support development of integrated health, work, and wellbeing pathways. Improve coordination between healthcare services, employment support programmes, and community resources. Identify gaps in provision and contribute to development of innovative system-wide solutions. Support wider population health management and economic inactivity reduction initiatives. Contribute to regional and national health and employment priorities. Leadership and People Management Provide direct line management, supervision, and professional leadership to designated staff. Lead recruitment, induction, appraisal, probation, and performance management processes. Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, clinical supervision, and professional development opportunities. Monitor compliance with professional registration, mandatory training, and continuing professional development requirements. Promote a psychologically safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment. Lead workforce planning, workload allocation, and resource management activities. Address employee relations matters in line with organisational policies and procedures. Support succession planning and talent development within the team.Clinical Governance, Quality and Risk Management Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Ensure compliance with safeguarding requirements, data protection legislation, and information governance standards. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records. Lead investigations into incidents, complaints, and clinical concerns. Undertake audit, quality assurance, service evaluation, and outcome measurement activities. Implement learning from incidents and governance processes. Contribute to policy development and review. Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Ensure compliance with NHS governance frameworks and occupational health standards.Essential Certifications Current NMC Registration. Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health) Qualification (SCPHN OH) or Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc in Occupational Health. Occupational Health Case Management Training. Clinical Risk Assessment Training.Essential Experience Significant post-registration Occupational Health experience. Extensive experience managing complex occupational health caseloads independently. Experience undertaking fitness-for-work and work capability assessments. Experience managing long-term sickness absence and vocational rehabilitation cases. Experience delivering occupational health services within NHS, public sector, or large organisational environments.What We Offer A supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for training and professional development The chance to make a real difference to patient care within the local community Access to a diverse and rewarding role across a range of healthcare servicesBenefits Generous NHS Pension Scheme benefit from one of the UK's most valuable pension schemes, with an employer contribution of 23.7%, helping you build long-term financial security. 25 to 30 days annual leave, depending on length of service. Plus Bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration Occupational Health experience.
• Extensive experience managing complex occupational health caseloads independently.
• Experience undertaking fitness-for-work and work capability assessments.
• Experience managing long-term sickness absence and vocational rehabilitation cases.
• Experience providing advice to employers, HR professionals, managers, and senior leaders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing staff performance.
• Experience managing operational performance and quality standards.
• Experience delivering occupational health services within NHS, public sector, or large organisational environments.
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
• Experience supporting service redesign, transformation, and continuous improvement programmes.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health) Qualification SCPHN OH or Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc in Occupational Health.
• Evidence of substantial post-registration occupational health experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to occupational health, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce wellbeing.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification. Experience Essential Significant post-registration Occupational Health experience. Extensive experience managing complex occupational health caseloads independently. Experience undertaking fitness-for-work and work capability assessments. Experience managing long-term sickness absence and vocational rehabilitation cases. Experience providing advice to employers, HR professionals, managers, and senior leaders. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing staff performance. Experience managing operational performance and quality standards. Experience delivering occupational health services within NHS, public sector, or large organisational environments. Experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working. Experience supporting service redesign, transformation, and continuous improvement programmes. Skills and knowledge Essential Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Occupational Health) Qualification SCPHN OH or Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc in Occupational Health. Evidence of substantial post-registration occupational health experience. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to occupational health, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce wellbeing.

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.

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. 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

FedBucks Ltd

Address

Fedbucks Ltd

Unit D1

Regent Park, Summerleys Road

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Buckinghamshire

HP27 9LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fedbucks.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

FedBucks Ltd

Address

Fedbucks Ltd

Unit D1

Regent Park, Summerleys Road

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

Buckinghamshire

HP27 9LE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fedbucks.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Pharmacist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Brookside Group Practice. We are looking for 17 hours per week.

The Practice Pharmacist will be responsible for support to the practice with medication reviews, queries and the delivery of the repeat prescription service. Also, part of the group that implements effective medicine management within the practice, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change.

Main duties of the job

To provide a medication review and query services to patients via the telephone or face to face clinics as appropriate in the practice.

Ensure data is recorded so that patient care is enhanced (eg coding, reminders) and so that it can be retrieved in a meaningful way to help manage patient care and help with data analysis.

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested.

About us

The Practice serves approximately 31,000 patients from our 4 surgeries in Earley, Lower Earley, Winnersh and Wilderness Road.

Due to our size, we value communication and teamwork. We operate a strongly relational team structure and endeavour to listen well, encourage ownership and involvement and enable staff to grow in their individual development. We, therefore, spend a lot of time investing in team meetings and communication across the organisation. We are a member of Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group.

We recently won the HSJ (Health Services Journal) Digital Award for our innovative work we've done to refine our triage processes and model of care.

Other key aspects of the Practice include:

Use of Anima to aid triage/consultation

Strong IT and systems including Emis Web, Accu-Rx, DXS, ANIMA Documents

Longstanding Training Practice with GP Registrars, Physician Assistants trainees and others

Opportunities for clinical leadership and development

Specialist gynaecological, dermatology and physio services on site

Our own Primary Care Network, serving 31,000 patients

High Achieving QOF and highly successful PCN

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

Please note that previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to work at Fairfield General Hospital

Hours of work - 14.30 - 20.00 = 5 hours per day = 25 hours per week - Monday - Friday

The postholder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) will work across the Trust's in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) must:

• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
• Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
• Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
• Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines
• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust policies & procedures
• Attend mandatory training and other training as required. Mandatory training includes fire safety training, moving and handling training and infection control training. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

About us

The postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Investment and Estates Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

We are looking to recruit a full time 22.5 hours Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to work at Birch Hill Hospital, Rochdale.

The post holder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) will work across the Trust's in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) must:

• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
• Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
• Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
• Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines
• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust policies & procedures
• Attend mandatory training and other training as required. Mandatory training includes fire safety training, moving and handling training and infection control training. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

About us

The postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Investment and Estates Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated part time Community Healthcare Assistant to join our community nursing team based in Brundall, Acle Rackheath and Hoveton,

Working in the picturesque North Norfolk area our patch covers a wide area delivering care to patients from Brundall, Blofield, Acle, Wroxham & Hoveton, Rackheath, Ludham & Stalham GP surgeries.

This is a rare and ideal opportunity for career progression and experience within a community setting. The job requires someone to deliver high standards of health care to patients within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.

Main duties of the job

A typical day involves:

• Undertaking basic observations including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose monitoring, pulse and respiration rates.
• Supporting administration of insulin for diabetic patients.
• Undertaking basic wound care, including dressing changes and simple wound assessment.
• Provision of basic pressure relieving equipment and pressure ulcer risk assessment and advice.
• Venepuncture
• Simple catheter care
• Ability to organise your day, adopt flexibility to different patient needs and that of the service.

The ability to work as part of the team and to have a flexible approach to work is essential. There is clear competency and training programme in place to support you to obtain the skills required for this role. The service operates between 8.00am - 6.00pm, seven days a week, and you will be required to work shifts between these times .

About us

Achieving 'Outstanding' from CQC is a testament to the forward progressive nature of the Trust and our commitment to delivering high quality care in sometimes challenging environments.

The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.

North Norfolk offers beautiful countryside, beaches and many towns and buildings of historic interest, as well as being within close proximity to the city of Norwich which offers many cultural and leisure amenities.

If this post excites you, and you are looking to improve your quality of life working in rural Norfolk as part of this developing role and workforce we look forward to your application.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

839-8358104-GP

Job locations

NN4 Community Nursing team

Magna Medical Centre, 1 Magna Way

Norwich

NR13 5SP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

An ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embraces flexibility in working within a 24/7 service wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. Therefore if you are interested in a role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are really wanting to support all applicants and meet their needs taking into consider their work life balance.

Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities An ambition for NCH&C is to create a culture that embraces flexibility in working within a 24/7 service wherever possible, and providing the tools to support this. Therefore if you are interested in a role though would need a flexible working pattern please don't let that put you off applying - we are really wanting to support all applicants and meet their needs taking into consider their work life balance. Please see attached job description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Good general education

Desirable

• oNVQ3
• oExperience of working within a care setting

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and able to provide high standards of care
• Tact and diplomacy showing empathy and sensitivity with ability to use own initiative
• Good observational and reporting skills with ability to manage stressful situations
• A team Player who can work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs with good basic IT/standard keyboard skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to kneel, bend and stoop and work in cramped environments
• Ability to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Able to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work purposes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 or equivalent knowledge or experience Good general education Desirable oNVQ3 oExperience of working within a care setting Knowledge, Skills and Ability Essential Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Highly motivated and able to provide high standards of care Tact and diplomacy showing empathy and sensitivity with ability to use own initiative Good observational and reporting skills with ability to manage stressful situations A team Player who can work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs with good basic IT/standard keyboard skills Personal Qualities Essential Ability to kneel, bend and stoop and work in cramped environments Ability to manoeuvre patients using handling aids Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg Able to drive and have access to a vehicle to use for work purposes

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

NN4 Community Nursing team

Magna Medical Centre, 1 Magna Way

Norwich

NR13 5SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

NN4 Community Nursing team

Magna Medical Centre, 1 Magna Way

Norwich

NR13 5SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PREVIOUS UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

We are looking to recruit a full time 25 hours Facilities Assistants (Domestic) to work at Stansfield Place , Rochdale.

The post holder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) will work across the Trust's in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Domestic Relief) must:

• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
• Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
• Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
• Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines
• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust policies & procedures
• Attend mandatory training and other training as required. Mandatory training includes fire safety training, moving and handling training and infection control training. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

About us

The postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Investment and Estates Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Job summary

The Dental Postgraduate Department and Dental Workforce Dean are responsible for the delivery of continuing professional development education programmes for all qualified dentists and Dental Care Professionals (nurses, hygienists and technicians) in the South West to support continued registration with the GDC; and for the commissioning, delivery and quality management of postgraduate training programmes for dentists undertaking foundation, core and specialty training programmes.

The role is key to the regional approach to improving dental services for the population of the region through support and delivery of the dental workforce.

Responsibilities currently cover the NHSE South West geography.

Main duties of the job

Local work will focus firmly upon improvement and the quality of patient and learner safety and experience, and ensuring effective educational outcomes, both now and in the future. In fulfilling the remit of Postgraduate Dental Dean, the post holder will be accountable for the range of responsibilities that underpin the planning/delivery of dental education and training aligned with national policies.

The Dental Dean will work as a member of the WTE Regional Senior Clinical Leadership Team providing expert advice on dental matters at regional level.

They will ensure delivery of the dental aspects of the WTE mandate and national dental workforce strategy through local initiatives and programmes and provide leadership and direction with respect to the quality of dental education and training of the healthcare workforce.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.

Job summary

Why might this job interest you? As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for contributing to the planning, development and evaluation of occupational therapy services within your designated team, including leading specific service development projects.

Main duties of the job

You will be managing service improvements and supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of the Trusts Occupational Therapy Service. You will be responsible for providing leadership through staff supervision, training, appraisal and service development initiatives, as well as supervising and line managing junior staff and supporting occupational therapy students throughout their practice placements.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer a band 6 Physiotherapist role working in the West Berkshire area. We are a community team covering from Lambourn to Tilehurst. We are an integrated team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants, and admin support. The service supports multiple pathways including Community Reablement, Falls and Community Physiotherapy. This is an exciting time to join BHFT, as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community in West Berkshire and across Berkshire West.

The successful candidate will be required to provide/ willing to develop skills in providing high quality, responsive services working as an integral member of the team. You will also work closely with social services and voluntary organization for adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.

The successful candidate will work autonomously under the guidance of senior clinicians (as required) having a clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.

Main duties of the job

• Support hospital discharge referrals to promote the independence of service users on the caseload and identify any long-term needs.

• Support falls pathway completing environment and clinical assessments to reduce risk of service users from falls within their homes

• Provision of equipment to promote independence and safety.

• Hold a caseload and work autonomously

• Work flexibly to ensure urgent referrals are adequately managed

• Supporting colleagues in the delivery of compassionate, safe and structured care

• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with others as appropriate

• Provide guidance and appropriate delegation to therapy assistants in the team

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

This Band 4 role supports Private Patient Services by ensuring private and non-NHS patient activity is billed accurately and promptly, helping the Trust recover income that can be reinvested into NHS services. The post focuses on reviewing records, applying tariffs and contractual rules, resolving billing queries, and supporting cash collection, rather than accounting or financial reporting.

Main duties of the job

The role involves producing accurate invoices for private and non-NHS patient activity, aligning the clinical records with the tariffs and contractual rules before invoicing. You will also be involved in investigating discrepancies and helping to resolve billing and payment queries with patients, insurers and internal teams. It also includes maintaining accurate records, supporting credit control and debt recovery where required, and acting as a key contact for billing-related queries while contributing to team knowledge and process support.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job summary

Are you a caring and compassionate person looking to make a real difference to patients at the end of life when they need it most? Do you want to work for a highly-respected local charity that supports the York community?

St Leonard's Hospice is recruiting skilled and empathetic individuals to join the Hospice@Home team as Health Care Assistants to make a difference both personally and professionally to patients who require palliative and end of life care. This is a great opportunity to consider a career move into palliative care, as you don't need to have any previous care experience. There is time at the Hospice to provide the best standards of care and to build relationships with patients and their families which makes us different to other care settings.

We are recruitingfull-time positions which work37.5 hours per week either 3 days over 7 working long shifts or 5 days over 7 working short shifts.The clinical teams operate on a rotational shift pattern which includes earlys, lates and long days over weekends and bank holidays. Shifts are allocated well in advance so our team can have a great work/ life balance.The salary band for this role is £25,909 - £27,653 per annum plus shift enhancements.

Main duties of the job

Under the guidance of Registered Nurses, our Hospice@Home Health Care Assistants play a pivotal role by:

• Delivering high standards of holistic care within the community which is tailored to individual patients
• Providing excellent communication to patients and their families and members
• Maintaining accurate records of care
• Working with a dedicated team of professionals, ensuring the needs of the patients and families are met with compassion and excellence

Our ideal candidates will:

• Be committed to delivering exceptional care
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to respond appropriately to emotionally challenging situations
• Be willing and flexible to working unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays

As this role is based in the community, it is essential for you to have a driving licence and be a confident driver. For insurance purposes, you need to have held your driving licence for at least one year.

What we can offer you:

• Salary above NHS payscales
• Shift enhancements for working unsociable hours
• Up to 41 days of annual leave
• Continuation of NHS pension and annual leave entitlement (T&Cs apply)
• Attractive pension scheme for non-NHS staff
• Extensive employee discounts and Blue Light Card discounts
• A supportive induction and tailored development plan
• Free on-site car parking
• Transport provided for those working in Hospice@Home
• A supportive and friendly working environment

About us

Our mission is to provide excellent care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and to the people they care about, to enrich their lives and to contribute to the ongoing development of end-of-life care. We do this by placing our patients at the centre of everything we do, and through involving patients and their families in all decisions regarding their care.

We can only achieve this with the help of our amazing colleagues, by developing and recognising their contribution, and by sharing our knowledge and skills through education, audit and research.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,909 to £27,653 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HG1707058MaiHCA

Job locations

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of care for patients and their families under the care of the Hospice.

Main duties and responsibilities

Professional

1. Develop excellent communications with the patient and their family, passing on all relevant information to a qualified nurse.

2. Inform a qualified nurse of any change in the patients condition.

3. Respect the privacy and dignity of the patient at all times and keep strict confidentiality.

4. Carry out personal cares for the patient under the direction of a qualified nurse.

5. Maintain accurate records of care under the supervision of qualified staff.

6. When required to act as a patients escort on external visits.

7. Undertake light domestic and catering duties.

8. Participate in full rotation across all shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Managerial

1. Follow Hospice procedures when giving or receiving telephone messages.

2. Follow Hospice procedures in the care and custody of patients valuables and property.

3. Follow the Hospice procedures on the reporting of all accidents, incidents, hazards or complaints.

4. Exercise care and economy in the use of property and equipment.

5. Maintain a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving appropriate support to them.

Education

1. Assist with the orientation of new staff members and others on placement within the Hospice.

2. Is prepared to work towards achieving the Care Certificate.

Job description Job responsibilities To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a high standard of care for patients and their families under the care of the Hospice.Main duties and responsibilitiesProfessional1. Develop excellent communications with the patient and their family, passing on all relevant information to a qualified nurse.2. Inform a qualified nurse of any change in the patients condition.3. Respect the privacy and dignity of the patient at all times and keep strict confidentiality.4. Carry out personal cares for the patient under the direction of a qualified nurse.5. Maintain accurate records of care under the supervision of qualified staff.6. When required to act as a patients escort on external visits.7. Undertake light domestic and catering duties.8. Participate in full rotation across all shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays.Managerial1. Follow Hospice procedures when giving or receiving telephone messages.2. Follow Hospice procedures in the care and custody of patients valuables and property.3. Follow the Hospice procedures on the reporting of all accidents, incidents, hazards or complaints.4. Exercise care and economy in the use of property and equipment.5. Maintain a caring and mutually supportive working environment for all members of staff and volunteers, being sensitive to the emotional needs of colleagues and giving appropriate support to them.Education1. Assist with the orientation of new staff members and others on placement within the Hospice.2. Is prepared to work towards achieving the Care Certificate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• NVQ Qualification in Care

Personal

Essential

• Work confidentially and with discretion
• Enthusiasm Awareness and ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to work in a challenging environment
• Flexible to the changing needs of the post
• Be accurate and methodical Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual Approachable, team player
• Committed to providing a quality and measurable service
• Ability to accept support from other team members
• Respect for others ethnic or/and religious/spiritual beliefs
• Committed to own continuing professional development
• A commitment to Hospice care and to have a philosophy and concept of Hospice care

IT

Essential

• Good basic IT skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Other

Essential

• Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities
• Valid driving licence
• Enhanced DBS check
• Ability to work unsocial hours including nights and weekends

Desirable

• Vehicle owner
• Knowledge of York and surrounding area

Communication

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to be sensitive and empathetic
• Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of palliative care
• Experience of working as a carer
• Experience of working in a community setting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Care Certificate or willingness to undertake training Desirable NVQ Qualification in Care Personal Essential Work confidentially and with discretion Enthusiasm Awareness and ability to cope with pressure Ability to work in a challenging environment Flexible to the changing needs of the post Be accurate and methodical Honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual Approachable, team player Committed to providing a quality and measurable service Ability to accept support from other team members Respect for others ethnic or/and religious/spiritual beliefs Committed to own continuing professional development A commitment to Hospice care and to have a philosophy and concept of Hospice care IT Essential Good basic IT skills Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Other Essential Be prepared to assist with Hospice fundraising activities Valid driving licence Enhanced DBS check Ability to work unsocial hours including nights and weekends Desirable Vehicle owner Knowledge of York and surrounding area Communication Essential Good written and verbal communication Good interpersonal skills Ability to be sensitive and empathetic Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team Experience Desirable Experience of palliative care Experience of working as a carer Experience of working in a community 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.

Employer details

Employer name

St Leonard's Hospice

Address

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Leonard's Hospice

Address

St Leonard's Hospice

185 Tadcaster Road

York

North Yorkshire

YO24 1GL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stleonardshospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

If you're looking for a job in the NHS in Norfolk, EEC is an excellent choice.

The North Urgent Community Response Team (UCR) is a service which works 7-days a week offering a range of nursing and therapy services across North Norfolk. These include Admission Avoidance, Discharge to Assess (offering rehabilitation after hospital discharge) and End of Life care. We are looking for an experienced therapy assistant practitioner or therapy assistant who is looking for a new experience in an exciting team. We can support with professional development and personal growth within this community setting.

North UCR is Multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Community Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants. We are an adaptable team looking for motivated and caring people to join the service. We are an evolving service providing frontline community care to patients in their own home.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the delivery of high standards of safe, person centred health care to patients within their own places of residence, by following prescribed care pathways over a 12 hour period.
• You will be fully supported by the wider Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team with all aspects of the planning and delivering of care for this complex group of patients.
• This is a 7 day a week service and some weekend working will be expected. Hours of service delivery, 8am-8pm, 365 days a year.
• Contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
• Prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and support early discharge form hospital working as part of an MDT.

About us

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Find out more about working for our organisation here:

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Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

839-8343030-PG

Job locations

1 Mill Close

Aylsham

NR11 6LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the Urgent Community Response Team, you will be required to:

Contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible. Work within the Urgent Community Response Team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. Work within the Urgent Community Response Team to support early discharge from hospital. Work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

Clinical

The post holder will:1. Assess patients with straight forward requirements based on predetermined department protocols.2. Prepare for, carry out and monitor assessments and treatments in specified clinical areas, and discharge in line with predetermined department protocols.3. Work generically applying competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment pathway.4. Observe patients carrying out daily activities in their own homes as well as giving advice on equipment or methods they may use to make these tasks easier.5. Assist the patient with personal care as appropriate.6. Modify and progress intervention / treatment using own clinical reasoning, notifying a qualified practitioner accordingly.7. Monitor patients and promptly alert a qualified practitioner when there are unexpected changes.8. Demonstrate problem solving, and contribute to the solution, working with colleagues.9. Make basic judgements on patients response to prescribed treatment, and report findings to a qualified practitioner.10.Plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients, and ensure these are documented on SystmOne.11.Ensure that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.12.Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.13.Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable patients to engage in their treatment/care/rehabilitation and management plan.14.Liaise with the wider Urgent Community Response (UCR) Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and communicate with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector as required to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.15.Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.16.Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.17.Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.18.Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking blood sugars, venepuncture, supervising transfers, passive exercises.19.Be responsible for ensuring equipment is prescribed and used safely, following appropriate training, and that it is maintained appropriately.20.Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.21.Work predominantly independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.22.Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following department policy.23.Share responsibility for maintaining store cupboards, pool cars, cleaning specialist equipment and general house keeping tasks.24.Share responsibility for indirect patient contact tasks, such as, answering telephones, arranging appointments, processing referrals and inputting activity data.25.Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.26.Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills.

Professional

The post holder will:1. Attend and contribute to staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings plus other meetings where appropriate.2. Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in, training sessions, courses and reflective practice as required to develop current job role.3. Be able to make own travel arrangements to patients, clinics, base and meetings as required.4. Be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and/or less experienced staff; and be involved in induction programmes for new staff / students as required.5. Be aware of limitations of own scope of practice, and when to involve a more senior practitioner, both in daily practice and in emergency situations.6. Acknowledge and recognise peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices.7. Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management, and apply to work situation.8. Provide peer support to other practitioners, demonstrating leadership skills as required.9. Identify and explore own contribution to team working, and reflect on own practice.10.Actively contribute to the working of the team and express ideas on improving services for users and the team.

Job description Job responsibilities As part of the Urgent Community Response Team, you will be required to: Contribute to the delivery of care pathways for patients with long term conditions, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible. Work within the Urgent Community Response Team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. Work within the Urgent Community Response Team to support early discharge from hospital. Work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users. Clinical The post holder will:1. Assess patients with straight forward requirements based on predetermined department protocols.2. Prepare for, carry out and monitor assessments and treatments in specified clinical areas, and discharge in line with predetermined department protocols.3. Work generically applying competency based treatment techniques/care to patients with specific conditions under the supervision of a qualified practitioner, following a prescribed treatment pathway.4. Observe patients carrying out daily activities in their own homes as well as giving advice on equipment or methods they may use to make these tasks easier.5. Assist the patient with personal care as appropriate.6. Modify and progress intervention / treatment using own clinical reasoning, notifying a qualified practitioner accordingly.7. Monitor patients and promptly alert a qualified practitioner when there are unexpected changes.8. Demonstrate problem solving, and contribute to the solution, working with colleagues.9. Make basic judgements on patients response to prescribed treatment, and report findings to a qualified practitioner.10.Plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients, and ensure these are documented on SystmOne.11.Ensure that SystmOne inputting is completed on a daily basis.12.Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairment, mental capacity impairment and other difficulties in comprehension, explanations require adjustments in order to gain understanding, consent and concordance.13.Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers, incorporating motivation, encouragement and confidence building to enable patients to engage in their treatment/care/rehabilitation and management plan.14.Liaise with the wider Urgent Community Response (UCR) Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and communicate with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector as required to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.15.Participate in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings as appropriate, e.g. Gold Standard Framework.16.Communicate with patients/carers by exchanging factual information, reassurance, tact and empathy.17.Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals.18.Demonstrate dexterity and coordination when undertaking treatment of patients where accuracy is important, e.g. taking blood sugars, venepuncture, supervising transfers, passive exercises.19.Be responsible for ensuring equipment is prescribed and used safely, following appropriate training, and that it is maintained appropriately.20.Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.21.Work predominantly independently on specified tasks, with regular clinical support and supervision by a qualified practitioner.22.Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate following department policy.23.Share responsibility for maintaining store cupboards, pool cars, cleaning specialist equipment and general house keeping tasks.24.Share responsibility for indirect patient contact tasks, such as, answering telephones, arranging appointments, processing referrals and inputting activity data.25.Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products on a daily basis, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies.26.Demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills. Professional The post holder will:1. Attend and contribute to staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings plus other meetings where appropriate.2. Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at and participation in, training sessions, courses and reflective practice as required to develop current job role.3. Be able to make own travel arrangements to patients, clinics, base and meetings as required.4. Be required to demonstrate own duties to students, new starters and/or less experienced staff; and be involved in induction programmes for new staff / students as required.5. Be aware of limitations of own scope of practice, and when to involve a more senior practitioner, both in daily practice and in emergency situations.6. Acknowledge and recognise peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices.7. Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management, and apply to work situation.8. Provide peer support to other practitioners, demonstrating leadership skills as required.9. Identify and explore own contribution to team working, and reflect on own practice.10.Actively contribute to the working of the team and express ideas on improving services for users and the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Foundation degree programme, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Essential

• Experience of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice.
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• A team player
• Highly motivated
• Able to provide high standard of care
• Tact and diplomacy
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Good observational skills and reporting skills
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Leadership skills
• Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community care setting
• Knowledge of SystmOne

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Ability to kneel, bend and stoop and worked in cramp environments
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Be reliable

Other

Essential

• The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations as necessary. Some roles require additional level of checks as part of the employment process i.e. roles which come into contact with children, vulnerable adults or their families.
• Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Be able to make own travel arrangements to patients, clinics, base and meetings as requried.
• This is a 7 day service and some weekend working will be expected. Hours of service delivery. 8am-8pm

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care, or equivalent knowledge and experience Foundation degree programme, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience Knowledge, Skills and Ability Essential Experience of a higher level of skills and knowledge of practice. Experience of working in a health or social care setting Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills A team player Highly motivated Able to provide high standard of care Tact and diplomacy Empathy and sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Good observational skills and reporting skills Ability to manage stressful situations Leadership skills Work flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs Desirable Experience of working within a community care setting Knowledge of SystmOne Personal Qualities Essential Professional appearance Ability to kneel, bend and stoop and worked in cramp environments Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg Manoeuvre patients using handling aids Be reliable Other Essential The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through occupational health with any reasonable aids and adaptations as necessary. Some roles require additional level of checks as part of the employment process i.e. roles which come into contact with children, vulnerable adults or their families. Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle Be able to make own travel arrangements to patients, clinics, base and meetings as requried. This is a 7 day service and some weekend working will be expected. Hours of service delivery. 8am-8pm

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

1 Mill Close

Aylsham

NR11 6LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

1 Mill Close

Aylsham

NR11 6LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)