Job summary

NHS Band 8a Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum

Hours Per Week: Full time 37.5

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Main duties of the job

• To be the lead pharmacist for Urgent Care Frailty utilising specialist clinical knowledge to provide a high quality pharmaceutical service to patients
• Support medicines optimisation of patients with frailty within the Emergency Department, the Older Persons Medicine and Frailty Same Day emergency Care (OSDEC) service, and the Acute Medical Unit.
• Play an integral role in the planning, development and delivery of the Trusts restructuring of patient pathways within frailty and elderly care. This will involve working with members of the MDT in order to provide excellent clinical care as well as developing the Trusts ability to meet the demands of an ageing population.
• Provide expert clinical knowledge and advice on frailty medicine to enable the Pharmacy department to continue to develop its links with local Primary Care Networks (PCNs), including expanding the opportunity to create integrated roles across the secondary care and primary care boundary.
• To integrate the de-prescribing tool for use on frailty and elderly care wards which enables pharmacists and medical teams to de-prescribe in a structured and evidenced based manner therefore addressing the issue of polypharmacy.
• Practice as a non-medical prescriber focusing on frailty in the Emergency Department, OSDEC and the Acute Medical Unit.
• To provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters when carrying out clinical pharmacy services to wards

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Shared Core Functions

• Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of deliverables through individual and team effort. Manage the production of the required deliverables and control risks.
• Support team members to deliver on their functionally relevant objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
• Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with agreed procedures
• Liaison with Senior Professionals and related functions to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated
• Build and sustain effective communications with other roles involved in the shared services as required
• Maintain and continuously improve specialist knowledge in an aspect of Health Service which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated objectives & aims
• Establish and maintain strategic links with a range of external partners/stakeholders or manage the links made through the team. Engage with external partners/stakeholders to gain their necessary level of contribution & commitment to the successful delivery of your work.
• Undertake evidence-based practice for either developments relating to Trust work or opportunities for Trust involvement around health issues
• Increase the level of knowledge & skills within the Trust through documenting key learnings and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
• Dissemination of knowledge, taking full responsibility for technical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications of that dissemination.
• Ensure that expertise is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with government departments, national agencies and key stakeholders internationally, nationally, regionally and across sectors.

For full job details and person specification please refer to the Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters or Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy.
• Completed or studying for Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy.

Desirable

• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• NMP qualification or working towards and eligible for training.
• Member of specialist pharmacist practice group e.g. UKCPA.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years hospital pharmacy experience involving clinical pharmacy services.
• Experience of dispensary working.

Desirable

• Previous experience of Frailty services.
• Bank Holiday and weekend working experience.
• Working as a specialist pharmacist in an MDT.
• Working in a busy hospital ward environment.
• Implementing change.

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).

Job summary

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early

Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing Foundation Trust with approximately 600 beds and a 22 bed private wing. A wide range of acute medical and surgical conditions are dealt with on an inpatient, outpatient and day case basis. Intensive care, coronary care and high dependency facilities are available. Further sub specialities include an active maxillo-facial unit and an eye unit.

The General Medical and Care of the Elderly (COE) Services operate from 180 beds including a 5 bedded cardiac step down unit and a 20 bedded stroke unit. In addition there is a 50 bed integrated Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). Specialty Departments within the Medicine include Elderly care, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Dermatology, Sexual Health, Rheumatology, and Diabetes/ Endocrinology

Main duties of the job

The successful post-holder will work on the Trauma and Orthopaedics (T&O) inpatient unit, which consists of 36 beds for unscheduled (emergency) admissions. Typically, up to 80% of these patients will be elderly and/or have multiple and complex co-morbidities. Kingston Hospital has a much higher proportion of very elderly patients within emergency admissions compared with the London (and England) average and the expansion of the Elderly Care department, including Orthogeriatrics, reflects the large number of elderly people being cared for in our hospital as a whole.

The Orthogeriatic Multi Disciplinary Team, comprising of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, discharge co-ordinator, pharmacist, receptionists and housekeepers. You will have a very close working relationship with the Trauma and Orthopaedic team and the Trauma Anaesthetic consultants. There are daily Consultant ward reviews and daily multi-disciplinary meetings, which focus on a team-based approach to care and discharge planning.

Although here are no specific on call commitments attached to this post there is a requirement to participate in a 7-day working pattern with the team covering weekends on a 1:4 basis.

Excellent communication and team-work skills are essential, as is the awareness of the importance of our (secondary care) links with Community Services and Primary Care.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full details on this post and the person specification, please see the attached full job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC

Desirable

• Current ALS provider
• Second degree
• Full MRCP

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Completed F1, F2 posts
• Previous experience in general medical specialties

Desirable

• Post Foundation training experience in general medical specialties

Specific Additional Skills

Essential

• Competence in all skills expected at the end of FY2 year or at beginning of ST1 year

Desirable

• Completion of CMT1 and CMT2 training

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload effectively
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to personal development
• Adaptive skills to changing working procedures
• Enthusiastic
• Motivated to ensure the achievement of defined targets
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good leadership skills
• Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility. Preparedness, commitment

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).

Job summary

• Act as Specialist Pharmacist Lead for Oncology Services, providing professional leadership and acting as the key pharmacy contact for service developments, supported by the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services.
• Provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation service to Oncology and Haematology patients across inpatient wards, day units and outpatient settings.
• Clinically screen and verify SACT prescriptions for adult and paediatric patients, ensuring safe, appropriate and protocol-compliant treatment.
• Lead, develop and evaluate pharmaceutical care for Oncology and Haematology patients across the Trust.
• Provide specialist medicines advice and support to the Cancer Services multidisciplinary team.
• Teach, train and supervise pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students in Oncology and Haematology practice.
• Line manage allocated pharmacists, including appraisals, sickness management, development and ongoing professional support.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained and competent, maintaining compliance with legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and local SOPs.
• Undertake clinical and professional checking of dispensed prescriptions, ensuring compliance with the Trust Formulary and High-Cost Drug procedures.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of Oncology and Haematology pharmacy services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to Haematology and Oncology patients, including pharmaceutical risk management within ward-based settings.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, Trust Medicines Policy and relevant national and local guidance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Cancer Services SOPs and policies, ensuring medicines management systems are safe, robust, evidence-based and quality assured.
• Review and optimise prescribing in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and regional guidance, and clinical governance requirements, including during consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Assess individual pharmaceutical care needs, identify actual and potential medicines-related problems and recommend appropriate treatment interventions.
• Provide evidence-based pharmaceutical advice and recommendations to medical and nursing staff, clearly communicating and supporting any required actions.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0837

Job locations

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer Services

Provide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.

Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatient

Undertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.

Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and development

To ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.

Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered t

Lead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.

Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areas

Recommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenue

I Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.

Key Duties

The post holder will

Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.

Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.

Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.

Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:

Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needs

Identifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staff

Recommending best treatment

Substantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.

Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.

Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.

Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:

Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting doses

Interpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.

Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.

Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.

Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.

Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets including

Managing the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.

Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.

Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.

Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.

Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.

Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and Counselling

Ensure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.

Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapy

Ensure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.

Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chart

Pro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepancies

Assess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.

Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.

Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.

Managerial Responsibilities

Manage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.

Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and students

Develop and maintain good internal communications within the department.

Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issues

Ensure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessible

Planning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.

Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.

Financial Responsibilities

Produce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.

Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approval

Identify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.

Service Development and Business Planning

Develop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.

Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.

Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.

Research and Clinical Audit

Ensure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislation

Ensure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.

Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Act as the specialist pharmacist lead for oncology services, serving as the primary point of contact for oncology-related service developments and providing professional leadership for the service, with support from the Principal Pharmacist for Cancer ServicesProvide a clinical pharmacy service to the Oncology and Haematology working alongside the cancer services team delivering and extensive medicines management service to patients in ward and day unit areas.Clinically screening SACT for adult, paediatric patient for day unit, outpatientUndertake teaching and supervision of less experienced pharmacists, technicians, and students providing Cancer for haematology and oncology patients.Line managing pharmacists as allocated including managing sickness, appraisals, general support and developmentTo ensure that all staff are appropriately trained, ensuring compliance to all legal and best practice standards and local SOP's.Provide the clinical professional check on prescriptions dispensed within the dispensary, ensuring that the Trust high cost drug procedure and Trust Formulary is adhered tLead, develop, evaluate and deliver pharmaceutical care to patients managed by the Haematology and Oncology within the Trust.Use specialist knowledge to advise consultants, medical, nursing and pharmacy staff on all pharmaceutical aspects of care in these areasRecommend, substantiate and communicate best therapeutic options for patients routinely and via attendance at MDT to implement changes in prescribing practice to ensure evidence-based medicine is followed as appropriate and following commissioning avenueI Introduce measures to keep the directorate drug expenditure within agreed budgets including pro-active involvement at directorate board level to achieve this.Key DutiesThe post holder willProvide a specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines management service to patients and undertake pharmaceutical risk management for haematology and oncology patient in a ward-based setting.Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, the Trust Medicines Policy, and medicines related national and local guidelines.Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate cancer services SOPs and associated policies to ensure that the haematology/oncology medicines management systems are safe, robust, guided by national directives, standards, guidelines, and the post-holders own specialist knowledge, and are quality assured.Evaluate prescribing practices and amend according to evidence-based practice, national/regional directives and clinical governance targets on a daily basis, during consultant ward-rounds, and at multidisciplinary team meetings including:Analysing patients individual pharmaceutical care needsIdentifying actual and potential iatrogenic admissions for medical staffRecommending best treatmentSubstantiate pharmaceutical recommendations and advice to medical and nursing staff and communicate effectively any necessary actions to medical and nursing staff.Construct pharmaceutical care plans for patients, assess and monitor clinical progress and outcome with regard to their medication and actively intervene to ensure that patients receive optimal care with minimal side effects.Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the post holders specialist clinical area.Be responsible for the therapeutic blood monitoring of identified drugs within the post-holders clinical area including:Initial patient assessment and initiation of appropriate loading or starting dosesInterpretation of blood level results and subsequent adjustment of the patients dose of medicine and amendment of the patients prescription in order to optimise the beneficial results of therapy whilst minimising any potential toxicity.Ensuring individual patients entered into clinical trials are treated according to the trial protocol, that their medicines are prepared as specified in the protocol, that any randomisation codes are allocate appropriately, and that all records are maintained correctly and stored suitably.Substantiating clinical pharmacy recommendations at the highest level and against challenge from Consultants, where necessary, and effectively communicate any required actions to other medical and nursing staff.Providing specialist clinical advice to other health care professionals on all pharmaceutical issues arising within the specialist area of cancer services. This will include the extrapolation of clinical and complex medicines information where data may be lacking and analysing, interpreting and comparing differing opinion or facts to determine the best prescribing strategy for an individual patient or patient group.Assisting with the delivery of the WAHT pharmacy cancer services to achieve Trust and departmental medicines management targets includingManaging the accurate and timely dispensing and supply of medicines to cancer patients.Adherence to NHS England standard operating procedures in relation to drugs supply through the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF) and other commissioning arrangements.Adherence to the Trust Formulary, unlicensed medicines policy and high-cost drug procedures.Assisting with the creation of clinical guidelines relating to all areas of medicines use within the cancer services.Assisting in the delivery of key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within cancer services and assisting in the assessment of the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the WAHT pharmacy department as a whole.Medication History Taking, Provision of Patient Information and CounsellingEnsure that information and patient counselling systems are implemented within their specialist area according to patient need to ensure that patients obtain the most benefit from their medicines.Set standards and manage the counselling of patients on their medicines within the Haematology directorate to improve concordance and knowledge of their therapyEnsure all newly admitted patients are interviewed to construct an accurate medication history and assess compliance/concordance issues.Review the medication history against the admission details and prescription chartPro-actively identify to medical staff any potential or actual medicines-related hospital admissions or associated issues and outline any required action to resolve identified discrepanciesAssess patients discharge medicines information requirements as early as possible in the admission stay to be able to prepare information on medicines for patients based on individual need.Complete Patient Need Assessments to assess patients information requirements and suitability for delegation of counselling to a junior pharmacist or lead medicines management technician.Counsel patients with highly complex needs such as a physical disability which may affect information requirements (sight or hearing), language difficulties, those with life-threatening or terminal diagnoses and highly distressed patients.Managerial ResponsibilitiesManage pharmacists as allocated including delivery of PDR and management of sickness based around trust policies.Undertake the day to day supervision of pharmacists, technicians, assistants and studentsDevelop and maintain good internal communications within the department.Ensure that the capability, conduct and performance of every member of staff within their responsibility are continually assessed and appropriate action is taken to address shortfalls and resolve issuesEnsure that all Trust policies are complied with, brought to the attention if all staff and are readily and easily accessiblePlanning of day to day work, annual objectives and negotiation of personal development plans and in-year performance management.Use the Pharmacy Computer System and MS Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint to produce reports, SOPs, analyses and training materials for others to support the delivery of the post holders key roles and responsibilities.Financial ResponsibilitiesProduce monthly reports, analyse prescribing trends and provide guidance and advice on drug expenditure, prescribing patterns and high cost drug use for the Haematology and oncology specialities at WRH.Advise and guide Consultants on proposed new medicines for use within the post-holders clinical area and assist with compiling new product assessments and evidence-based reviews for submission to the Area Prescribing Committee for formulary and funding approvalIdentify cost containment programmes and introduce appropriate measures to keep the Haematology and Oncology Directorates drug expenditure within agreed budgets. Discuss and influence drug expenditure and its management with key medical staff, directorate managers and Modern Matrons within the post-holders specialist area.Service Development and Business PlanningDevelop formal links with the Clinical Director, Business Manager, Modern Matron and Ward managers in relation to the pharmaceutical needs.Lead on key pharmacy modernisation initiatives within the Haematology team, ward and patients, and assess the impact of such service development initiatives on medical and nursing staff within the post-holders area and the pharmacy department as a whole.Contribute to the senior clinical pharmacy team strategy group in planning and organising the delivery, standard and modernisation of clinical pharmacy services.Research and Clinical AuditEnsure all pharmaceutical aspects of research in the post-holders clinical area complies with relevant legislationEnsure that all clinical trials of medicines in the post holders area comply with National Guidelines, the Trust medicines policy, and the Trial Protocols.Plan, organise and conduct own areas for practice-based research, including audit and benefits of clinical pharmacist / independent prescriber role to support departmental development

Person Specification

Additional information

Essential

• Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals.
• Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing).
• Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management.
• Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff
• Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made.
• Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use.
• Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit.
• Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients
• Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff
• Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
• Able to work with initiative and innovation.
• Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians.
• Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding.
• Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff.

Experience

Essential

• Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate
• Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT
• Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit.
• Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system
• Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors

Desirable

• Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy
• Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development.
• Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards.

Desirable

• Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)
• Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio

Person Specification Additional information Essential Skilled at preparing and implementing pharmaceutical care plans to best meet patient needs within the ward multidisciplinary team. Skilled at using reference sources, journals, the internet and on-line information sources to prepare evaluated medicines information for consultants and other health-care professionals. Skills for providing relevant specialist pharmacy services (e.g. clinical pharmacy, medicines information, sterile dispensing). Able to interpret national guidelines within specialist area(s), and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines related to specialist area(s) including clinical governance and risk management. Skills for teaching and supervising junior pharmacists and technical staff Skills for utilising resources cost-effectively and highlighting where improvements could be made. Knowledge about chemotherapy drugs and regimens in current use. Knowledge about the technical aspects underpinning the working of an aseptic unit. Knowledge on clinical issues relating to the treatment of Haematology and oncology in-patients Able to supervise a team of pharmacists and technical staff Capable of analysing highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options Able to work with initiative and innovation. Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time effectively. A good team worker and a role model for pharmacists and technicians. Able to communicate information about medicines when there are barriers to understanding. Able to empathise with patients, carers, visitors and staff. Experience Essential Current post diploma experience in delivering specialist clinical services to a medical speciality or directorate Experience of delivering a clinical pharmacy service to patients requiring SACT Experience of working in a licensed or un-licensed aseptic unit. Experience of working with an electronic prescribing system Experience of delivering chemotherapy services (inpatient and outpatient) Experience of successfully supervising and contributing to the training of pharmacists, technicians, nurses and doctors Desirable Experience as a practicing Independent prescriber in Haematology or oncology Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through a vocational degree in pharmacy Currently Registered as a pharmacist in UK: Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council Significant Postgraduate clinical specialist knowledge acquired through diploma level training i.e. Hold a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent. Currently meeting the GPhC standard for continuing professional development. Have qualified and be registered with the GPhC as an Independent Prescriber or working towards. Desirable Undertaken a Masters or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Undertaken the RPS core advanced portfolio

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band: 7

Hours: 18.5 hours, Permanent Post

We are very excited to offer a Band 7 specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Post.

St Peter's and Ashford Hospitals have a busy Obstetric unit, well established Urogynaecology and Pelvic Pain teams and a growing Colorectal and Gastroenterology service that accepts tertiary referrals of complex patients from the surrounding area. We work closely alongside all multidisciplinary teams who refer to us including Urogynaecology, Colorectal, Gastroenterology, Sexual Health and Pelvic Pain. We provide an inpatient service to Obstetric patients post-delivery and an outpatient service, including a number of classes (educational, exercise and hydrotherapy). The team is a regional centre for the delivery of PTNS treatment. We treat both male and female pelvic health patients.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside the Clinical Lead and other Band 7 physiotherapists delivering high quality patient care and to treat complex patient presentations. The post holder will be expected to help assist with leadership duties within the team and to provide clinical support to junior pelvic health staff. There are a number of opportunities to help enhance service delivery and improve patient pathways at an exciting period of change and expansion for the team.

For further details please contact: Katrina Scott (Clinical Service Lead Pelvic Health Physiotherapist; [email protected])

Main duties of the job

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a range of complex pelvic health conditions (obstetric, gynaecological, colorectal) to your own designated caseload of patients. This is provided both on-site and also within community clinics without direct supervision. You will be expected to maintain up to date physiotherapy records.
• To use ongoing investigative and analytical skills, assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess complex patients
• To Supervise junior staff and provide clinical leadership to staff treating a wide range of pelvic health conditions
• Use evidence based principles / current best practise and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• To organise and run a range of classes and group sessions to meet the needs of the patients and service.
• Fully participate in CPD and other service development activities
• Regularly supervise, teach and support junior staff
• Deputise for the physiotherapy clinical lead during their absence

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 description

Job responsibilities

The responsibilities and duties below are a summary. For the full list, please ensure you read through the Job Description attached prior to submitting your application.

Successful candidate needs to hold a Physiotherapy Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register. Successful candidates will be required to work across a number of sites to deliver an effective pelvic health physiotherapy service including hospital outpatient departments, inpatient obstetric ward cover, commercial gym working and remote working.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• To be able to manage and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, running to time in an outpatient setting and working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
• To undertake assessment and treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic obstetric musculoskeletal and gynaecology related conditions.
• To perform internal examinations for the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.
• To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying and to recognise when advice/assistance from clinical specialist is required.
• To communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and stakeholders regarding patient care and service development.
• To work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required.

Research/Audit/Quality

• To evaluate your own clinical effectiveness.
• To undertake and present relevant service improvement and evidence based projects including contribution to in service training programme.

IT

• To be responsible for the accurate input of clinical information onto the trust IT system.

Health, safety and security

• To complete relevant risk assessments and associated documentation/action.
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques. This involves frequent light to moderate physical effort.

Organisational Responsibilities

• To demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload.
• To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of reports, discharge letters and onward referrals.
• To be involved with the induction, teaching and supervision of other physiotherapy staff and contribute to their performance assessment by providing feedback to their seniors.

This job involves regular exposure to unpleasant working conditions e.g. - body fluids including urine and faeces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree leading to inclusion on HCPC Physiotherapy register.
• Evidence of relevant post registration training in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership training
• Membership of POGP specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience assessing and treating pelvic health conditions (including complex cases- urogynacology and colorectal conditions)
• Experience of managing own complex pelvic health physiotherapy caseload in NHS outpatient setting and prioritising and delegating
• Experience of working in the NHS setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Experience running pelvic health classes
• Competent using biofeedback
• Experiencing supervising junior staff

Desirable

• experience using a variety of forms of biofeedback

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of treatment approaches in Pelvic Health
• Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines and policies, and their implications to clinical practice
• Ability to carry out highly advanced range of assessments and procedures in pelvic health physiotherapy and use clear clinical reasoning to make a diagnosis, treatment and management plan
• Understanding of clinical outcome measures and awareness of ones relevant to speciality
• Understanding of management of complex pelvic health patients
• Understanding of meeting emotional and physical needs of pelvic health patient population
• Evidence of evidenced based practice or audit in pelvic health physiotherapy and application to practice
• Ability to respond to and feedback complex cases and information to consultant colleagues/ MDT members

Desirable

• Evidence of leading positive change in the delivery pelvic health services
• Evidence in leading audit and service reviews in pelvic health

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).

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a leading teaching hospital with world-class facilities, and physiotherapy is playing an instrumental role in exciting developments in the Trust.

Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly, approachable staff, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey.

Are you compassionate and motivated? Do you or have you worked in health or social care and are looking for your next step? Have you considered a career in Physiotherapy? If so this may be the role for you! We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Acute and Older Persons Medicine Team. The team work on the inpatient wards supporting older adults requiring acute hospital care to optimise their functional ability readying them to leave hospital.

In this role, you will work under supervision to undertake a variety of activities each day to support our Physiotherapy team to provide excellent patient care.

You will receive training to undertake this role, working with and learning from staff who are experts in their field, along with junior staff, other support workers and students.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We support patients through every stage of their care, ensuring that we address and respect individual needs at every step.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to supporting them and investing in their development, to ensure that our services continue to improve and evolve.

Main duties of the job

• Working under direction to undertake a variety of non-clinical administrative tasks to support the Physiotherapy service
• Working under supervision to undertake a variety of clinical tasks to support the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients.
• Working without direct supervision within a specified clinical area to undertake a variety of delegated clinical tasks to support the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.
• Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
• As the successful post holders, you will be included in the Integrate Medicine in-patient weekend and bank holiday roster to fulfil the 7-day working commitments required for this post.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

• With support and supervision, to manage an allocated workload efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, in accordance with agreed guidance/care pathways.
• Collect relevant patient information from a variety of sources to assist with clinical prioritisation and patient management e.g. ward handovers, observation charts, medical, nursing records and Physiotherapy notes, personal educational files.
• Use good communication to gain valid informed consent prior to undertaking any clinical tasks. With support, to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
• Work under direct/indirect supervision and direction of registered Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners/Senior Physiotherapy Assistants in the performance of specific tasks for individuals or groups of patients as part of treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Please note we are unable to offer remote interviews for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Support, NVQ in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant previous experience as a Health care (support) worker, including some experience in relevant specialties within a Physiotherapy Service.
• Good numeric and literacy skills
• Ability to communicate effectively

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).

Job summary

Calling all newly qualified &community-basedPharmacy Technicians!

We are delightedto be offering an exciting opportunity to join our supportive, innovative and friendlypharmacy team in the provision of excellenthospital pharmacy services.

This post will be of interest to Preregistration Pharmacy Technicians nearing qualification & registration or Pharmacy Technicians looking to take their first step into hospital pharmacy from other sectors.

We offer rotation through a range of pharmacy service areas, including the clinical & technical ward service, dispensary services & aseptic services, and have a great track record of developing our team through our commitment to ongoing training and our comprehensive STEP programme (see Career Pathways attachment below).

Successful candidates will hold current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC, or will be due to register in the near future. You will have a commitment to your continued professional development and the provision of an excellent standard of pharmacy service.

Main duties of the job

To carry out dispensing of drugs (including controlled drugs), medicateddressings, enteral feeds, in-patients and A&E prescriptions and clinical trialprescriptions.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1239

Job locations

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform a final accuracy check of dispensed items.

To give routine clinical and pharmaceutical advice to healthcare staff if confident to do so and within the knowledge limitations of the grade.

To counsel patients as appropriate in order to ensure the safe and effective use and storage of their medicines.

To liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and ward staff in determining appropriate pharmaceuticals stock levels, for the production and updating of ward-stock lists and to assist in the provision of advice to ward staff on the storage and handling of pharmaceuticals.

To check, maintain and replenish the out of hours drug cupboard and resuscitation cupboard.

To participate in the topping-up service for wards/departments in the hospital and outside units as required.

To participate in stock replenishment procedures in all areas of the pharmacy.

To monitor the continued suitability of pharmaceutical stock on wards and in departments and to arrange the appropriate removal/destruction in accordance with environmental regulations.

To monitor and record drug storage temperatures within the Pharmacy and on wards/departments during the top-up and to alert section managers of any discrepancies.

Ensure the security of the pharmacy department and stores areas at all times during working hours and at the end of the working day by maintaining responsibility for keys and swipe access cards and by the setting of alarms as necessary.

To carry out accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system.

To assist in the maintenance of the Controlled Drugs Register and to carry out regular stock level checks of Controlled Drugs in line with legal responsibilities.

To carry out aseptic preparation following completion of the in-house aseptic training programme.

To participate in the ward-based Medicines Management service when appropriate and under the supervision of a Medicines Management Technician.

To undertake disposal of cytotoxic drug waste in accordance with COSHH regulations.

To assist in the individual and group training of pharmacy assistants (ATOs), senior ATOs, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacist students.

To assist section managers in the orientation, induction and training of pharmacy staff new to those sections, and to contribute to the training of the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

To contribute ideas for improving cost-effectiveness and to assist in their implementation where agreed.

To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota including handling of boxes of intravenous fluids and other bulk products.

To process cash and cheque transactions for over the counter sales of medicines and for private prescriptions, as required.

To undertake other duties at the base hospital and outside units as required by the Pharmacy Operations Lead, in accordance with this grade of post.

Relationships:

Managed by the section manager to which allocated.

Supervises pharmacy assistants (ATOs) and senior ATOs in the section of work to which allocated.

Works and co-operates with all pharmacy and healthcare staff in the provision of services

Job description Job responsibilities To perform a final accuracy check of dispensed items. To give routine clinical and pharmaceutical advice to healthcare staff if confident to do so and within the knowledge limitations of the grade. To counsel patients as appropriate in order to ensure the safe and effective use and storage of their medicines. To liaise with ward pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and ward staff in determining appropriate pharmaceuticals stock levels, for the production and updating of ward-stock lists and to assist in the provision of advice to ward staff on the storage and handling of pharmaceuticals. To check, maintain and replenish the out of hours drug cupboard and resuscitation cupboard. To participate in the topping-up service for wards/departments in the hospital and outside units as required. To participate in stock replenishment procedures in all areas of the pharmacy. To monitor the continued suitability of pharmaceutical stock on wards and in departments and to arrange the appropriate removal/destruction in accordance with environmental regulations. To monitor and record drug storage temperatures within the Pharmacy and on wards/departments during the top-up and to alert section managers of any discrepancies. Ensure the security of the pharmacy department and stores areas at all times during working hours and at the end of the working day by maintaining responsibility for keys and swipe access cards and by the setting of alarms as necessary. To carry out accurate entry of data into the Pharmacy computer system. To assist in the maintenance of the Controlled Drugs Register and to carry out regular stock level checks of Controlled Drugs in line with legal responsibilities. To carry out aseptic preparation following completion of the in-house aseptic training programme. To participate in the ward-based Medicines Management service when appropriate and under the supervision of a Medicines Management Technician. To undertake disposal of cytotoxic drug waste in accordance with COSHH regulations. To assist in the individual and group training of pharmacy assistants (ATOs), senior ATOs, Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians and Pre-Registration Pharmacist students. To assist section managers in the orientation, induction and training of pharmacy staff new to those sections, and to contribute to the training of the Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians. To contribute ideas for improving cost-effectiveness and to assist in their implementation where agreed. To participate in the weekend and Bank Holiday rota including handling of boxes of intravenous fluids and other bulk products. To process cash and cheque transactions for over the counter sales of medicines and for private prescriptions, as required. To undertake other duties at the base hospital and outside units as required by the Pharmacy Operations Lead, in accordance with this grade of post. Relationships: Managed by the section manager to which allocated. Supervises pharmacy assistants (ATOs) and senior ATOs in the section of work to which allocated. Works and co-operates with all pharmacy and healthcare staff in the provision of services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC National certificate/NVQ level 3/City and Guilds or equivalent
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT)

Experience

Desirable

• Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic services

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Accurate dispensing skills
• Accurate numeracy skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of all rotational technician roles including dispensary and ward-based duties
• Supervisory skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Reliable
• Team worker
• Good personal presentation
• Flexible
• Able to use initiative
• Able to deal with angry/upset/ill patients
• Able to create a rapport

Other

Essential

• Able to participate in weekend & Bank holiday working
• Committed to CPD
• Physically fit and able to stand/sit for long periods
• Good work attendance record
• Good health record and fit to undertake the job

Desirable

• Car driver with use of motorised transport Able to use a VDU Capable of occasional moderate lifting (<13kg)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC National certificate/NVQ level 3/City and Guilds or equivalent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Accreditation as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Experience Desirable Hospital Pharmacy experience Aseptic services Skills Essential Basic computer skills Good communication skills (written and oral) Accurate dispensing skills Accurate numeracy skills Desirable Knowledge of all rotational technician roles including dispensary and ward-based duties Supervisory skills Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiastic Motivated Reliable Team worker Good personal presentation Flexible Able to use initiative Able to deal with angry/upset/ill patients Able to create a rapport Other Essential Able to participate in weekend & Bank holiday working Committed to CPD Physically fit and able to stand/sit for long periods Good work attendance record Good health record and fit to undertake the job Desirable Car driver with use of motorised transport Able to use a VDU Capable of occasional moderate lifting (<13kg)

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

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity is available for a Head of Operations role with responsibility for the community and diagnostic services portfolio.

The role will require skills in operational demand management, responsibility for performance improvement plans and service development/transformation that is currently underway. There will be opportunities to lead and enable projects that are system facing with the support of the Associate Director of Operations such as Young Onset Dementia and MAS redesign as well as helping to enable wider development projects such as dementia admission avoidance and CRFD reduction through D2A work streams and process mapping.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Operations, together with the Head of Patient Safety, Quality & Experience, will be responsible for the provision of an agreed portfolio of Services within the Care Group on a day-to-day basis, providing visible, dynamic, and transformative leadership across the Care Unit.

The Head of Operations is responsible for the operational leadership, ensuring patients have access to a seamless, coherent, and joined-up Care Offer, which is delivered through Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led Services.

The Head of Operations will work in line with the Trust's Performance & Accountability Framework which includes accountability for Governance, Operational Delivery, Performance, Financial Decision Making and Transformation.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year On Call Payment

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-957-26-CS

Job locations

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Vale

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Head of Operations will operate within the Triumvirate Leadership Model, working together with the Head of Patient Safety, Quality & Experience and wider Clinical Leadership to facilitate Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led Services delivered within the Care Group. The Head of Operations will be accountable to the Associate Director of Operations and will work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals & Quality, Clinical Directors and Professional Lead for Psychology.

The successful candidate will be a highly competent individual, with experience in the leadership of people, operational delivery, workforce, performance, financial management and building positive relationships internally and externally. This experience should be at service and/or team level or above in the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and/or more broadly across the Government, Private, Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise Sector. Please see the job description and person specification for the full details relating to the role.

You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience as part of the application and interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities The Head of Operations will operate within the Triumvirate Leadership Model, working together with the Head of Patient Safety, Quality & Experience and wider Clinical Leadership to facilitate Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-Led Services delivered within the Care Group. The Head of Operations will be accountable to the Associate Director of Operations and will work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing, Allied Health Professionals & Quality, Clinical Directors and Professional Lead for Psychology. The successful candidate will be a highly competent individual, with experience in the leadership of people, operational delivery, workforce, performance, financial management and building positive relationships internally and externally. This experience should be at service and/or team level or above in the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and/or more broadly across the Government, Private, Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise Sector. Please see the job description and person specification for the full details relating to the role. You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience as part of the application and interview process.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Frequent and sustained concentration, particularly during complex tasks such as data analysis, strategic planning, and report writing.
• Unpredictable working pattern, where frequent interruptions and urgent demands are common.
• Required to undertake on-call duties

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential

• Master's Level or equivalent experience within the public or private sector, including the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector
• Completed a relevant managerial qualification at Level 6 or above (e.g., degree-level, or equivalent professional qualification) and/or have equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates significant experience in managing people, services, and resources within the NHS, Social Care, Local Government, or across wider sectors including Private, Voluntary, Community, or Social Enterprise organisations
• Experienced in leading and managing change processes, including workforce transformation, service improvement, and cultural development
• Experienced in budgetary management, including financial planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders, and partner agencies
• Skilled in identifying opportunities for service development and redesign, with a track record of successfully implementing transformational change aligned to strategic priorities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals and teams across clinical and operational settings
• Committed to promoting partnership working with patients, families, carers, communities, and multi-agency colleagues to ensure services are inclusive, responsive, and person-centred
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing, including in high-pressure or complex situations
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving, using multiple sources of information to support sound judgement and effective decision-making
• Capable of providing strategic vision and direction, involving others in shaping, and delivering the Care Unit's long-term goals and priorities
• Shows breadth of thinking, creativity, and innovation, encouraging others to contribute ideas and challenge existing ways of working
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload, delegate effectively, and manage competing demands to maximise impact
• Proficient in the use of advanced keyboard and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other key organisational systems, to support effective communication, reporting, and analysis

Person Specification Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation. Physical Requirements Essential Frequent and sustained concentration, particularly during complex tasks such as data analysis, strategic planning, and report writing. Unpredictable working pattern, where frequent interruptions and urgent demands are common. Required to undertake on-call duties Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional Essential Master's Level or equivalent experience within the public or private sector, including the NHS, Social Care, Local Government and the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise Sector Completed a relevant managerial qualification at Level 6 or above (e.g., degree-level, or equivalent professional qualification) and/or have equivalent experience Experience Essential Demonstrates significant experience in managing people, services, and resources within the NHS, Social Care, Local Government, or across wider sectors including Private, Voluntary, Community, or Social Enterprise organisations Experienced in leading and managing change processes, including workforce transformation, service improvement, and cultural development Experienced in budgetary management, including financial planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring value for money and alignment with strategic objectives Skills Essential Proven ability to build and maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, stakeholders, and partner agencies Skilled in identifying opportunities for service development and redesign, with a track record of successfully implementing transformational change aligned to strategic priorities Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop individuals and teams across clinical and operational settings Committed to promoting partnership working with patients, families, carers, communities, and multi-agency colleagues to ensure services are inclusive, responsive, and person-centred Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of audiences both verbally and in writing, including in high-pressure or complex situations Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem solving, using multiple sources of information to support sound judgement and effective decision-making Capable of providing strategic vision and direction, involving others in shaping, and delivering the Care Unit's long-term goals and priorities Shows breadth of thinking, creativity, and innovation, encouraging others to contribute ideas and challenge existing ways of working Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload, delegate effectively, and manage competing demands to maximise impact Proficient in the use of advanced keyboard and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and other key organisational systems, to support effective communication, reporting, and analysis

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Vale

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Highbury Vale

Nottingham

NG6 9DR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and proactive Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in a supportive, forward-thinking organisation?

An exciting opportunity for Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic Urgent and Intermediate Care (ICRAS) therapy team within Liverpool & South Sefton. We're looking passionate, proactive, and skilled professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and committed to delivering outstanding care.

ICRAS delivers rapid, responsive care preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and supports early discharges. A service that bridges health and social care, working across the Urgent Community Response (UCR), Care Transfer Hub, and Intermediate Care Bed Base. We operate 7 days a week, including bank holidays, ensuring continuity of care for our communities. There will be an expectation to support across wider Urgent Care Service Line during times of pressures to support capacity.

Work alongside highly skilled team including Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Community Discharge Matrons and Nurses. Together, we deliver holistic, person-centered care that maximises independence and prevents unnecessary hospital admissions.

Whether you're stepping up from Band 5 or looking to expand your leadership skills, we offer structured development pathways, supervision, leadership opportunities and involvement in service improvement projects.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage a diverse caseload of adults with complex co-morbidities, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centred care. You'll take a holistic approach to assessment and intervention, using appropriate models of care to support patients in achieving their goals and maintaining independence within their chosen environment--helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

You'll play a key role in shaping and developing Occupational Therapy services within your designated team, leading defined projects and contributing to service innovation. Leadership is integral to this role, and you'll support junior staff through supervision and appraisal, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.

Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you'll help maintain and enhance the Occupational Therapy profession within ICRAS, supporting students and practitioners through effective learning opportunities and professional development.

Joining a team that values collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning.

Car driver desirable to be able to travel across the city to support community caseload.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest NHS trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

To undertake comprehensive holistic assessments, devise treatment plans individualised to patient needs, reviewing and adapting during patient journey from initial assessment through to discharge.

To gain consent through engaging patients / clients through their therapy journey, enabling them to experience choice and as part of their recovery.

To prioritise designated Occupational Therapy referrals according to need, risk and service capacity

To plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group interventions, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals including sensory integration difficulties within ward/rehab hub setting.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patients social and physical environment.

To provide clinical advice, expertise and leadership within your team.

To monitor and offer professional advice and leadership to all team members with regards to their caseloads and working practices.

To ensure that the service users care plan is developed to meet the assessed need of the individual. To monitor, via performance management, the care plans developed for service users by all sector members to ensure that they are appropriate and of a high standard.

To liaise with family members, carers, GPs and other professionals as necessary when completing the assessment and developing a care plan.

To be a point of contact for service users and carers that have concerns regarding their care, making every effort to resolve their concerns sensitively and promptly, referring to and informing the Team Manager as necessary.

To develop a risk management plan for service users under your care, taking note of the contributions from other members of the team. Ensure that all significant people are aware of the risk management plan and are actioning it appropriately. To monitor and work with all team members to ensure that service user risk is managed appropriately and that risk management plans are of a high quality. Understanding risk assessment, being able to assessrisk and complete management plans.

To lead the systematic monitoring and evaluation of service users under the care of the sector you have responsibility for.

Monitor and ensure high standards relating to the planning and delivery of Occupational Therapy activities and comply with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, contributing to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy.

To monitor the provision of a range of therapeutic activities for service users by supervision of sector members caseloads and via audit.

To use skills gained through training and experience to de-escalate situations where service users become physically or verbally aggressive. Use your judgement, gained from experience, to establish if a service user requires assessment by a medic or possibly hospital admission.

To use skills gained through experience to deal with service users who become anxious, hostile or distressed.

To ensure all sector members get appropriate support following violent incidents and liaise with the Team Manager to ensure any identified actions arising from such incidents are implemented.

To participate in and/or lead service user reviews ensuring that service user needs are met and that the team has all the relevant information on which to base their clinical decisions.

To develop care plans that enable service users to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and independence to help them to remain in the community in their chosen setting or return to this on discharge.

To demonstrate an understanding of capacity and mental capacity Act.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional OT qualification
• Current HPC registration

Desirable

• Fieldwork Educators certificate
• Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in relevant health settings
• Supervision of staff
• Experience of service development

Desirable

• Post graduate clinical experience, within mental health services

Skills

Essential

• Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings
• Ability to formulate relevant reports
• Delegation and coordination
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Mentorship skills
• Accurate Record keeping
• Flexible approach/ creative thinking
• Able to move and handle clients
• IT skills

Desirable

• Effective leadership qualities
• Presentation skills
• Ability to network and influence decision making
• Team Building skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Effective team working within a multi-agency framework
• Experience using both group and individual treatment skills
• Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches
• Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area
• Assisting with effective budgetary management
• Evidence based and experience of reflective practice
• Recovery Model of Care
• Model of Human Occupation
• Safeguarding Children
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Mental Capacity Act
• Effective Care Coordination
• Relevant national policies and guidance
• Up to date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment
• Audit and research methods
• Vulnerable adult's guidelines
• Able to discuss/explain specialist OT role
• Awareness of own strengths and limitations

Desirable

• Wider range of statutory and non-statutory services
• Risk management training

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).

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team at HMP Whatton, a Category C mens prison located in Nottinghamshire

Bank Rate £16.32 per hour.

Hours 0 hour contract - various shifts available -

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 Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

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.

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 we 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

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability 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 opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team at HMP Whatton, a Category C mens prison located in Nottinghamshire

Bank Rate £16.32 per hour.

Hours 0 hour contract - various shifts available -

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to job description

Desirable

• Please refer to job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes a category B/C Prison located in Sussex.

HMP Lewes is a male prison that has a capacity for 742 inmates and are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support with duties such as Labelling, stock taking, checking, collections etc.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Working on a rota basis 0730 - 1730 Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2 : Tues- Friday

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

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. #LI-NB1

Main duties of the job

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

• Complete general dispensary duties and stock management
• Be working as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to ensure delivery of the pharmaceutical service
• Provide a timely and efficient service to the prison wings
• Receive prescriptions and stick returns from wing based clinical areas
• Collect orders from suppliers from the Main Gate and arrange collection of return
• Participate in dispensing of prescriptions.

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

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 we 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.

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/equivalent or working towards
• Medicines handing experience desirable not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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 description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Lewes a category B/C Prison located in Sussex.

HMP Lewes is a male prison that has a capacity for 742 inmates and are recruiting for a Pharmacy Assistant to support with duties such as Labelling, stock taking, checking, collections etc.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Working on a rota basis 0730 - 1730 Week 1 : Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2 : Tues- Friday

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

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. #LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Desirable

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Experience

Essential

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Desirable

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Desirable

• Please see job advert for person specifications

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for to be part of the City Local Mental Health Teams as a community Support worker. Please note we are recruiting for the City East LMHT, City South LMHT and City North LMHT. If you are seeking to develop their skills and expertise in working with adults living in the local community experiencing severe mental health problems. You will be an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team offering creative and consistently high quality evidence-based interventions

You will have opportunity to access training, and to develop skills in working within a specific pathway, for example with patients experiencing personality disorders, or rehabilitation of patients experiencing ongoing psychosis.

Main duties of the job

The service is for working age adults with mental health needs and is delivered in their own homes. You will contribute to assessments and interventions, undertaking nursing, therapy and social activities as delegated by the relevant profession. You will frequently work without direct supervision in the community and be required to work in a flexible and holistic way in order to respond to this client group's needs. You will promote the recovery of patients and through working with partner agencies and primary care to ensure timely and safe discharge from secondary care.

We are seeking enthusiastic team players, to work within a dynamic multi-disciplinary health team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-956-26-MH

Job locations

City South LMHT- Stonebridge Centre

Cardiff street, Carlton Road

Nottingham

NG3 2FH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have evidence of a good basic education and basic IT skills. You will require good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience of working in a caring environment and working as part of a team. Some knowledge of the mental and physical problems associated with older people and the risks associated with community working are required. You will need to have good prioritization skills and be able to recognize your own limitations. Recent significant experience of caring for older adults with mental health needs is very desirable for this post.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job description Job responsibilities You must have evidence of a good basic education and basic IT skills. You will require good verbal and written communication skills and previous experience of working in a caring environment and working as part of a team. Some knowledge of the mental and physical problems associated with older people and the risks associated with community working are required. You will need to have good prioritization skills and be able to recognize your own limitations. Recent significant experience of caring for older adults with mental health needs is very desirable for this post. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent experience

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to work to meet the needs of the service

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients

Skills

Essential

• Good written / oral communication skills
• Developed observations skills with the ability to report and record physical / mental health changes etc
• Standard keyboard skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Physical requirements

Essential

• Breakaway
• Manual Handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as appropriate
• Has the ability to perform the full range of duties

Training

Essential

• Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent experience Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Ability to work to meet the needs of the service Experience Essential Experience of working in a healthcare setting Knowledge Essential To have a basic understanding of the different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients Skills Essential Good written / oral communication skills Developed observations skills with the ability to report and record physical / mental health changes etc Standard keyboard skills Ability to work as part of a team Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic Ability to be flexible Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Physical requirements Essential Breakaway Manual Handling which may include manoeuvring of wheelchairs/trolleys/beds etc as appropriate Has the ability to perform the full range of duties Training Essential Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery.

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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City South LMHT- Stonebridge Centre

Cardiff street, Carlton Road

Nottingham

NG3 2FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City South LMHT- Stonebridge Centre

Cardiff street, Carlton Road

Nottingham

NG3 2FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and resilient CAMHS Practitioner to join our Citywide Targeted CAMHS Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. Working within a trauma-informed and relationship-based framework, you will support children and young people to understand their experiences, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The role involves providing individual, family and group interventions, contributing to the CAMHS Single Point of Access, and working closely with partners across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. You will play an important role in safeguarding children and promoting their emotional wellbeing through effective multi-agency collaboration and care planning.

About us

Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose:

The post-holder will work as part of the Targeted CAMHS Citywide team in the community as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering, high-quality; brief outcome focused therapeutic interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, these may include including anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties

The post holder will be a member of one of our community-based teams working in partnership with social care, health and education agencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people and their families with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work)
• Ability to conduct group therapeutic interventions with children and their families
• Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
• Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification, Social work, nursing or teaching, Dipsw, CSS, CQSW, QTS, RMN, NVQ 4 or above in a relevant field.
• Qualification in therapeutic approach/modality (e.g. CBT, DBT, systemic family therapy, solution focused, play therapy etc)

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).

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join the team. The role includes managing your own caseload as well as screening and co-ordinating new Stroke ESD referrals. The caseload includes; assessing and treating patients with acquired and progressive neurological conditions as part of an interdisciplinary team

Our team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Support workers

Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, client centred team delivering goal focused interventions for patients in the community while working collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, Social care and other third sector organisations.

We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and in service training; this will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills. It will also support your clinical work and professional development.

Main duties of the job

o To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations on the Stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.o To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.o To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.o To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other rehabilitation wards when necessary.o To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.o Provide support for the clinical supervision for a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist, student physiotherapists and give direction to members of support staff.o To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform own and general Physiotherapy practice within the unit.o To participate in a 7-day service covering weekends and bank holiday on a rota basis.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current UK HCPC registration
• Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.

Desirable

• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences.
• Experience at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
• Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
• Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.

Desirable

• Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
• Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
• Experience of supervising physiotherapy students.
• Experience in service development projects.

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).

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a new opportunity? We have an exciting secondment opportunity to develop your specialist respiratory skills and work within the Hospital @ Home Respiratory Team. Do you enjoy acute respiratory and or community nursing? This role will allow you to combine acute and community working whilst developing your experience in specialist respiratory care delivering outstanding care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

Over service is county wide, however, you will be allocated the West side of the county (Taunton and Bridgwater) working alongside MPH or the East side of the county (Yeovil and West Mendip) working alongside YDH depending upon preference. This positions are day shifts only and cover 8-8pm with one in four weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

If you're a qualified RN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team of respiratory nurses and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

The respiratory element of the Hospital @ Home programme is designed to facilitate early/supported discharge of patients from acute medical beds and to prevent hospital admissions of patients with unstable respiratory disease in the community, so creating a 'virtual ward'.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise which, this post, is respiratory medicine. They manage a discrete aspect of a patient's care within their current level of practice, which will be particular to a specific context. You will have a high level of acute clinical skills including venepuncture, IV administration, PICC line management and cannulation.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work autonomously in the community with patients, their family, carers and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans.

A comprehensive training and competency package will be provided to support your development.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be skilled, autonomous practitioners working as a core member of the Somerset Respiratory service, Acute Respiratory teams (present at Yeovil District and Musgrove Park Hospitals) and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients. They will possess the skills, competence, expertise and clinical decision-making abilities required to plan, co-ordinate and carry out enhanced management for patients with unstable respiratory disease within the community setting. This is a 7 day week service.

See job description for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nursing degree
• Registered with the Nursing Council

Desirable

• Relevant Post graduate study
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
• Non-medical prescribin

Experience

Essential

• Experience of managing respiratory patients within a community and acute setting
• Understanding of working as part of a MDT
• Enhanced understanding of Respiratory conditions

Additional Criteria

Essential

• KNOWLEDGE
• Proven leadership and management experience with respiratory patients
• SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy/English language skills
• Able to demonstrate enhanced decision making /clinical reasoning skill through analysis and interpretation
• Ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
• Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative
• Problem solving approach
• Innovative and creative, able to think laterally
• Able to influence and motivate other staff
• Team player with a 'can do' attitude
• Personal resilience
• Drive, energy and enthusiasm
• Always act in a professional manner demonstrating honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible to needs of others and organisation
• Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
• Develop and maintain good working relationships within the Neighbourhood, Acute setting and with Stakeholders
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Ability to cope with potentially distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news
• Range of communication skills including documentation, email and reports
• PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
• Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
• PHYSICAL SKILLS
• Keyboard skills
• Physically able to do work described
• Concentrate for long periods on a daily basis
• Complete work whilst being subjected to frequent unpredictable interruptions
• OTHER
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Access to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundaries
• Work under pressure, dealing with a complex range of competing priorities and agendas

Desirable

• KNOWLEDGE
• Proven evidence of educational support to others
• Experience in leadership role
• Evidence of research and audit participation and an understanding of the process involved
• Undertaken or participated research
• Experience of developing guidelines, protocols and pathways of care
• Good understanding of the NHS framework and government policy
• Familiar with current local and national issues

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).

Job summary

Are you

• Passionate about top class patient care with a belief that every day matters?
• Qualifying this year, just starting your career or looking for new learning opportunities?
• Ready for a new challenge?
• Thinking about return to practice?
• Driven to promote the value of Occupational Therapy and therefore influence the narrative of OT for future generations?
• Committed to making a brighter future within the NHS?

Do you want

• To learn in a fast-paced hospital setting?
• Grow your leadership skills as well as your clinical skills?
• Work with a diverse team with wide knowledge and experience?
• Develop your knowledge and skill with support from peers, specialists, clinical educators, and experienced Occupational Therapy leaders?

We can offer:

• An acute and out patient rotation providing you with diverse experiences including Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Elderly Rehabilitation, A&E, Stroke, Hand Therapy, Community inpatient rehabilitation and Community based therapy (site dependent).
• Excellent learning opportunities with a high level of support and supervision and appraisal from senior colleagues.
• Peer support from a large group of colleagues on the rotation.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme.

Main duties of the job

• Responsibilities are in clinical management of patients and relevant paperwork.
• Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of efficiency and safety in the Occupational Therapy (OT) Department.
• Be flexible at times of increased capacity to the service.Rotation may include:
• FPH - Surgery, Orthopaedic, Medical, Frailty, A&E, Acute & Hyperacute stroke, Community rehabilitation (in-patient), Community*
• WPH - Acute Medical, Older Persons Medicine, Stroke, Neuro, Orthopaedic, Surgery, ED, Palliative, Hand Therapy*
• *May be dependent on experience.
• Hours of work are determined by service need, which includes rostered 7 day working, and vary across rotations.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in OT
• HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of CPD.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Group work skills
• Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities, relevant to acute physical hospital setting
• Be able to work under pressure

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Training and facilitation skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work as an OT or placement as an OT student within the acute hospital setting.
• Worked (could be as a student) in some of the following areas: Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Elderly Care, A&E, Neurology, Hands, Community rehab.

Desirable

• Experience using of an electronic patient care system.
• Experience of research and audit.

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).

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team covering Anglesey and Gwynedd. The role is working within the Older Persons Mental Health service alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues in the Older Persons Community Mental Health Teams. You will be working under the clinical and operational management of an Occupational Therapy Team Lead and be part of a wider Occupational Therapy OPMH Team in the West area.

The post holder will be required to complete occupationally focused assessments and interventions to aid independence and maintain skills. You will need a knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions, alongside understanding a diverse range of conditions and current issues that affect older persons mental health and occupational therapy services.

Main duties of the job

Confidently carry out comprehensive and professional interventions for patients with complex needs incorporating physical, personal and psychological needs in relation to self-care, leisure and productivity.

Facilitate evidence-based group interventions within the community to support with maintaining independence and skills.

Establish and harness community networks to support and facilitate treatment plans for patients.

Contribute to and lead some areas of service development duties within their department, which can include attending meetings, and leading in audit, evidence-based practice research and service evaluation.

Provide supervision and development of support workers and students within your team

Have excellent organisational and communication skills

Please see Job overview document for further information.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Please find the attached JD/PS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Desirable

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Experience

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Desirable

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Skills

Essential

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

Desirable

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/personal specification

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).

Job summary

Are you looking for a senior clinical post which will allow you to develop leadership skills? Are you passionate about working with the elderly population in a busy, dynamic environment?

The Elderly Medicine Therapy team at Royal Derby Hospital are recruiting to a permanent Physiotherapist position.

The post holder will be joining an established, vibrant and friendly team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and assistant staff who share an office base and work closely together to provide a consistent and responsive Therapy service to our Elderly Medicine wards and a General Medicine ward.

The team is led by an Operational Lead Therapist, Lead Physiotherapists and Clinical Lead OT.

You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to assist more junior physiotherapy staff and assistants as necessary.

You will have experience in working with the elderly population and will be expected to play an active role in the development of the service and the individuals within the service.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to carry a caseload independently and provide supervision and support to junior physiotherapy staff and assistants as necessary. You must also be adaptable, calm and be able to effectively delegate work to physiotherapy and assistant staff to ensure priorities across the service are covered. This will involve working closely with the other senior Physio's and OT's

Experience in managing complex discharges in a fast paced acute hospital environment is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively as part of multi disciplinary and Therapy teams.

Prior experience as a senior physiotherapist is not essential if you have gained relevant skills and experience as a Band 5 and have a passion for the areas of Elderly and General Medicine. If you join our team we can offer:

• Support from Clinical Team Leader, Lead Physiotherapists and Clinical lead OT.
• A close knit friendly environment where the development of all staff is nurtured and encouraged.
• Regular Elderly Medicine Therapy team in-service training, to which you will be asked to participate. Opportunity to develop dual competencies,
• Support to attend other appropriate training Trust commitment to CPD, annual appraisal and regular supervision. The opportunity to work across specialities, shadow and develop links with other acute and community teams.

Closing date of applications: 2 November 2026

Interview date: 14 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Previous relevant experience in Elderly/Acute/General

Desirable

• Member of CSP / equivalent
• Evidence of relevant area specific training/courses

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of complex discharge planning
• Evidence of data collection/participating in audits
• Post grad experience in speciality of Elderly care and/ or Acute Medicine
• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of CPD and Specialist interest group
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Accredited Clinical educator
• Experience of appraising staff

Experience

Essential

• Have experience supervising staff
• Have experience of working in the acute sector of the NHS
• Evidence of teaching/ delivering training
• Able to plan and prioritise caseload

Desirable

• Experience in working with community and social sectors
• Experience with delegating to others and working with support staff

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).

Job summary

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at Royal Derby Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our supportive and forward-thinking team.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care within a busy acute orthopaedic service. The team supports patients across trauma and elective pathways, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their hospital stay.

Applicants should have excellent communication and teamworking skills, along with experience as a Therapy Assistant or Healthcare Assistant within an acute inpatient setting, with an understanding of the therapy role. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3, Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship, or equivalent Band 3/4 Therapy Assistant competencies. A full driving licence is desirable.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, supporting patients following elective hip and knee replacements, undertaking pre-operative assessments, contributing to discharge planning, and assisting with the assessment and rehabilitation of trauma patients.

We are committed to staff development and offer competency-based training to support the development of clinical skills within orthopaedic rehabilitation and acute care.

The service operates seven days a week. The post includes a rota covering early evenings and weekends, with enhancements paid in line with NHS Terms and Conditions.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Assess and treat patients with a wide variety of orthopaedic and trauma-related conditions.
• Work across therapy professions using competency-based practice to provide holistic care within the orthopaedic department.
• Support and lead discharge planning to facilitate safe and timely patient discharge.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute environment.
• Undertake one-to-one pre-operative assessments for elective orthopaedic patients.
• Manage a ward-based caseload and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Support the learning and development of therapy students on placement.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of the orthopaedic therapy service.

Closing date of applications: 4 November 2026

Date of interview: 23 November 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipSkilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• NVQ Level III or equivalent qualification in Health & Social Care

Experience

Essential

• Previous acute setting experience as a Health Care Assistant and aware of therapy role
• Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant

Desirable

• Previous experiences as an Assistant Practitioner role
• Experience working clinically within Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Evidence of working with Medical patients

Communication

Essential

• Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Elective Orthopaedics and Therapy role within this acute setting.

Desirable

• Therapy based orthopaedic specific training evidenced in application

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Therapeutic Radiographer to join our friendly Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) team.We offer an excellent new starter induction programme and a wide range of training and development opportunities. These include support from our specialist education team and opportunities to attend and present at our Proton School.As a Band 6 Radiographer, you will be a key member of the treatment team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of a proton gantry, managing a diverse patient workload and supervising staff, with support from the Proton Superintendent Radiographers. The role offers excellent multidisciplinary working with anaesthetics, nursing and physics teams.We are looking for an experienced treatment radiographer with broad knowledge of radiotherapy equipment and techniques, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to developing themselves, the team and the Proton Service.Our Varian centre uses state-of-the-art ProBeam spot-scanning technology and provides a welcoming and supportive working environment.HCPC registration is essential.Full and part-time applications are welcome, with temporary posts available. Shifts operate between 06:00 and 23:00 to meet service needs.Informal enquiries and departmental tours are warmly welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:o Lead, coordinate and supervise staff operating radiotherapy equipment, acting as lead practitioner and making appropriate decisions regarding workload, patient care and treatment delivery.o Safely and accurately operate complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment, completing required checks and reporting faults or variances.o Evaluate treatment delivery through appropriate verification procedures and accurately position patients throughout the radiotherapy pathway.o Ensure safe and timely delivery of the workload, maintaining accurate records and complying with departmental policies and procedures.o Assess relevant clinical information and provide safe, effective and individualised patient care.o Communicate sensitive information compassionately, providing patients and carers with information and emotional support throughout their radiotherapy pathway.o Work in accordance with the departmental Quality Management System, reporting variances and contributing to the review and development of procedures.o Participate in audit, research and the implementation of new techniques and processes.o Work in accordance with relevant radiation legislation, local rules and departmental procedures.o Complete required competencies within agreed timescales.o Participate in shift, weekend, bank holiday and on-call working as required.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-112223-CNS-LM

Job locations

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions.

Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.

Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.

Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures.

Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.

Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.

Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures.

Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.

Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.

With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.

Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.

Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation.

Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace.

Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy.

Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances.

Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.

Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017.

Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.

Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD).

Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.

Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.

Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager.

Supervisory & managerial

Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment.

Teaching and training

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model.

. Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.

Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training.

Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.

Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.

Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions. Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies. Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system. Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures. Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets. Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway. Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures. Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times. Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects. Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway. With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary. Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals. Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation. Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace. Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy. Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances. Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures. Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017. Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques. Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD). Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call. Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation. Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager. Supervisory & managerial Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment. Teaching and training Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model. . Participate in an annual Personal Development Review. Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training. Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value. Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff. Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography).
• HCPC registration.

Desirable

• Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR).
• Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments.
• Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making.
• Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar.
• Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments.
• Participating in technical developments.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

• Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy.
• Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres.
• Awareness of trial protocols and procedures.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public.
• Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues.
• Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate
• Ability to manage colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload.
• Ability to manage pathways.
• Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these.
• Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions.
• Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems).
• Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software).
• Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge.
• Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy.
• Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc.
• Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Person Specification Qualifications Essential DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography). HCPC registration. Desirable Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training. Experience Essential Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR). Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments. Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making. Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar. Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments. Participating in technical developments. Experience of working within a team environment. Desirable Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy. Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres. Awareness of trial protocols and procedures. Skills Essential Ability to manage difficult conversations. Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public. Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues. Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate Ability to manage colleagues. Ability to manage workload. Ability to manage pathways. Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these. Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions. Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems). Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software). Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc). Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway. Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge. Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy. Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy. Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice. Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc. Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS. Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

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 Christie NHS FT

Address

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

PBT Radiotherapy - E00625

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Officer to join the team in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on a part time basis.

We are a busy department providing a wide range of cardiac investigations and are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join the team.

Main duties of the job

To perform ECGs on adults and paediatrics, ensuring accuracy and the highest standard of legibility in the department, clinics on the ward and in SCBU. To be able to place electrodes according to SCST National guidelines in order to obtain a good quality trace.

To have a working knowledge of all means available to reduce artefact and baseline wander, troubleshooting any Ambulatory monitoring (both Event, 24 hour, 48 hour, 7 day and BPs), to be able to connect equipment to patients to ensure good quality ECG recording. To be aware of how to reduce artefact.

To instruct patients in the use of the equipment. To set the event monitor to a mode suitable for each patient according to their symptoms.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Examples of teamwork

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to communicate with different patient groups

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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).

Job summary

Would you like to join Londons leading nursing team? We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our Day Patient Unit, which is a 9 bedded ward specialising in providing care to a variety of surgical specialties, including: spinal injections, minor orthopaedic, ophthalmic, ENT, vascular, minor urology, gynae, and plastics/cosmetic surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have been working in a similar environment and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.

About us

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the planning of patient care and the delivery of an excellent care service.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department, providing support to the shift leaders and Ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To maintain a clean and safe environment including but not limited to: patients room, ward hallway, store rooms & nurses station.
• To participate in the maintenance of the stores, supplies and utilise consumables effectively.
• To be flexible in working patterns, including weekends, depending on the need and ward activities
• To be flexible and adaptable in working in different departments when needed and during department closures.
• To escort patients to other departments and on as needs basis to other hospitals.
• To complete all nursing documentation in line with the Hospitals policies, procedures and protocols.
• To undertake daily, weekly and monthly safety checks on the ward when assigned accordingly
• To chaperone / assist consultants with procedures and assist nurses when carry out nursing interventions.
• To undertake weight and height measurements, collection and sampling of urine, MRSA swab, CPE swab, bloods and accurately record all findings. Any abnormalities to be reported to the nurses.
• To undertake the clinical tasks involved with admissions, preparing patients for investigations and procedures and going to theatre, doing appropriate referrals to other health care staff and facilities and discharging patients.
• Adhere to Hospitals Policy for Manual Handling
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding patient treatment at all times.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to the Department and Hospital policy and professional standards.
• To be aware and comply with all Infection Control policies and ensure best practice is maintained to ensure low infection rates.
• To ensure compliance with mandatory training
• To ensure the required competency are obtained for job role
• To ensure awareness of incidents and complaints in the hospital and comply to recommendations and shared learning to prevent reoccurrence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Good level of education
• Basic computer skills
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent
• The Care certificate is desirable
• Experience of team work and completing set objectives
• Problem solving and ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English
• Able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good attendance record
• Flexibility to change shifts when department needs change
• Enthusiastic, Reliable and able to work under pressure
• Neat and tidy appearance
• Excellent clinical skills
• Professional commitment and self-awareness
• Motivate self and others

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistants to join our new Hospital Mossley Hill. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, supporting people with their recovery and helping them achieve the best possible outcomes

As a Nursing Assistant, you will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients. You will support patients with their daily activities, promote independence, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Your role will include:

• Supporting patients with personal care and wellbeing needs.
• Building positive and professional relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Supporting therapeutic activities and engagement.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with Trust policies.
• Contributing to a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused ward environment.

NVQ in Health and Social Care and/or experience of working in a care environment is essential.

There will be an assessment stage prior to interviews on 9 November 2026, with those passing successfully invited to attend an interview on 20 November 2026.

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is not available for this vacancy. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to maintain this throughout their employment if appointed.

Main duties of the job

You will support the clinical team in the delivery of a high standard of care by assisting with and carrying out a range of duties as directed by registered staff. This will be in line with individual care and treatment plans for patients and service users.

You will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values patients, service users and their carers ensuring they are at the centre of care and treatment planning.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

We need you to help us achieve and deliver our ambition.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mental Health Care Division

This clinical division provides mental health, brain injury and addiction services in different areas across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Warrington.

Posts for this event will be for the following Wards

Braddock Ward : All Female

Wilkinson Ward: All Female

Archer Ward: All Male

Roscoe Ward: All Male

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of issues of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner
• Ability to provide support and guidance to junior staff

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
• Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
• Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
• Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
• Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistants to join a number of our services across multiple sites. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, supporting people with their recovery and helping them achieve the best possible outcomes

As a Nursing Assistant, you will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients. You will support patients with their daily activities, promote independence, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Your role will include:

• Supporting patients with personal care and wellbeing needs.
• Building positive and professional relationships with patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
• Supporting therapeutic activities and engagement.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with Trust policies.
• Contributing to a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused ward environment.

NVQ in Health and Social Care and/or experience of working in a care environment is essential.

There will be an assessment stage prior to interviews on 9 November 2026, with those passing successfully invited to attend an interview on 27 November 2026.

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is not available for this vacancy. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to maintain this throughout their employment if appointed.

Main duties of the job

You will support the clinical team in the delivery of a high standard of care by assisting with and carrying out a range of duties as directed by registered staff. This will be in line with individual care and treatment plans for patients and service users.

You will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values patients, service users and their carers ensuring they are at the centre of care and treatment planning.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Mental Health Care Division

This clinical division provides mental health, brain injury and addiction services in different areas across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Warrington.

Posts for this event will be for the following Wards:

Austen Ward, Hollins Park Hospital - Male

Sheridan Ward, Hollins Park Hospital - Female

Kingsley Ward, Hollins Park Hospital - Older Adults

Bridge Ward, The Brooker Centre - Male

Weaver Ward, The Brooker Centre - Female

Fern Ward, Leigh Moss Hospital - Older Adults

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting
• Understanding of issues of confidentiality

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner
• Ability to provide support and guidance to junior staff

Values

Essential

• Continuous improvement
• Accountability
• Respect
• Enthusiasm
• Support

Job summary

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Older Adults Therapy Team at Hillingdon Hospital for a part time (0.6 whole time equivalent / 22.5 hours per week) band 6 OT.

We are seeking a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, integrated inpatient therapy department on our dementia friendly Older Adults Rehabilitation Unit. There is a strong, collaborative, MDT approach on the ward, which is Consultant led and supported by nurses, AHPs and the wider team including discharge support workers and charities.

The therapy department is the third largest staff group within the Trust and is widely respected. As a band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play an essential part in the assessment, treatment, and discharge of patients receiving rehabilitation on Beaconsfield East. You will work closely with the patient, their support network, and Multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve a positive outcome. As a B6 you will also supervise junior staff and facilitate student placements, while being supported by experienced B7 OTs and PT to grow and maximise your potential.

You will primarily be based in the therapy department's Beaconsfield East team but will have the opportunity to work across wards to cover the acute Older Adult wards, and the wider department as the service demands, which includes a Discharge Ready Ward.

This post is currently weekday only, however the Trust is working today included in the 7-day service.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person specification

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Postgraduation study / training
• NHS experience

Desirable

• Member of professional body RCOT
• Clinical Educators Training

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).

Job summary

Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist - Early Years Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our team for an Occupational Therapist (OT) with children's OT experience. We are looking for a children's OT to lead on the development of a high quality OT service for Early years.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced OT to join our innovative Children's OT service We are based in a modern Children's Development Centre promoting multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working.Along with clinical work the post holder will also supervise junior members of the team and OT students also assisting with and lead on service developments. The post holder will also receive supervision and support by senior members of the team.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:- A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)- Experience working with early years children with disabilities in a community OT setting

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as a source of clinical expertise and advice on Occupational Therapy input for Early years children within the Children's Occupational Therapy team and for other health professionals and colleagues working within external agencies.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust wasformed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide servicesfora population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone isworkinghard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challengeyourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're lookingfor.

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year p.a incl of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-8257148-NA-A

Job locations

Crystal Children's Development Centre

malling close

London

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• OT Degree/Diploma
• HCPC registration
• Post-qualification paediatric training
• Evidence of self-directed learning and CPD

Desirable

• Bobath/Neurodevelopmental training
• Postural management training
• Equipment and adaptations training
• Sensory training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, incl. children with significant communication difficulties
• Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes

Desirable

• Experience of delivery coaching and co-op approaches to interventions.
• Experience of delivery parent groups in relation to sensory and functional needs.
• Experience participating in or leading on audits.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities
• Excellent clinical knowledge and well established OT assessment and treatment skills
• Commitment to service development

Desirable

• Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones and experience of working with developmental checklists
• Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations
• Knowledge of Sensory strategies and interventions
• Knowledge of Neurodevelopment input

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a family and child centred approach
• Experience of having taught peers / assistants / students
• Experience working in community settings, including a local authority in the UK
• Extensive experience of working with Early Years
• Has supervised junior staff / assistances / students

Desirable

• Postural management and equipment skills and experience
• Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential OT Degree/Diploma HCPC registration Post-qualification paediatric training Evidence of self-directed learning and CPD Desirable Bobath/Neurodevelopmental training Postural management training Equipment and adaptations training Sensory training Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff, incl. children with significant communication difficulties Excellent report writing skills, including record keeping Good organisational and time management skills Ability to facilitate others to deliver OT treatment programmes Desirable Experience of delivery coaching and co-op approaches to interventions. Experience of delivery parent groups in relation to sensory and functional needs. Experience participating in or leading on audits. Knowledge and Understanding Essential Demonstrate a clear understanding of OT skills in relation to children with disabilities Excellent clinical knowledge and well established OT assessment and treatment skills Commitment to service development Desirable Knowledge of children's normal developmental milestones and experience of working with developmental checklists Knowledge of specialist equipment and adaptations Knowledge of Sensory strategies and interventions Knowledge of Neurodevelopment input Experience Essential Experience of working with children and their families/carers in a family and child centred approach Experience of having taught peers / assistants / students Experience working in community settings, including a local authority in the UK Extensive experience of working with Early Years Has supervised junior staff / assistances / students Desirable Postural management and equipment skills and experience Experience of working with children with Autism and ADHD

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

malling close

London

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Development Centre

malling close

London

CR0 7YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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