Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic occupational therapist to work in the Acute Adult Inpatient Unit at the Chorley within our team delivering care to service users who are experiencing mental health problems. The successful candidate will be working alongside senior occupational therapists and therapy assistants as part of providing an occupational perspective to a well-established multi-disciplinary team.

Within the remit of the Recovery Model you will provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to service users with a range of complex mental health needs. Together you will devise individualised care plans which place recovery through occupation at the heart of the interventions provided. You will have an exciting opportunity to be part of developing a comprehensive group therapy programme as well as chance to cultivate professional skills through involvement in clinical and first line managerial processes.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to have well developed interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with other staff within wider services where service users are linked in. You will seek to establish and maintain useful communication with relevant carers/family /friends negotiating appropriate levels of involvement through agreement with the service, and remaining sensitive to the particular needs of the individual and his/her carers.

The successful candidate will receive regular professional supervision from the Senior Occupational Therapist and line management will be via the Team Manager. Learning and development needs will be identified through the Personal Development Process and there will be a wide range of other learning opportunities available through local and Trust wide training and best practice forums.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Bsc/Msc in occupational therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council

Knowledge

Essential

• Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Experience

Essential

• Application of the OT process
• Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience
• Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals and groups
• Group work skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills

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

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the Deputy Head of Operations will help oversee day-to-day business activities across multiple departments. You will support the planning, coordination, and execution of key operational strategies, ensuring that our systems, processes, and teams are aligned to meet organisational objectives.

This is a hands-on, leadership role that demands a strong operational mindset, excellent people management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a proactive and strategic thinker with a solid background in operations management. You should be a confident communicator and proven leader, capable of influencing at all levels and making data-driven decisions.

• Support the Head of Operations in managing core business functions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high-quality service delivery.
• Lead operational teams to achieve performance targets and service standards.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, streamline processes and implement new systems where appropriate.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects, ensuring timelines and goals are met.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to team leaders and staff.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company policies and best practices.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, representing operations in high-level discussions when required.
• Deputise for the Head of Operations in their absence

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-8312990-FAM

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience within the healthcare sector at senior manager level including acquired skills in people management, budget management and service delivery
• Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare performance targets
• Experience of delivering complex programmes of change within a healthcare setting
• IT skills to manage and report on highly complex performance management information

Desirable

• Experience of working in an Acute Teaching Hospital setting

Education, Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of extensive CPD maintaining up to date knowledge

Desirable

• Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present and narrate highly complex data
• Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data
• Proven inter and intra organisational influencing skills
• Ability to interpret, analyse and present highly complex data/information at Divisional Board level
• Ability to manage and resolve complex problem scenarios to a satisfactory conclusion
• Evidence of dynamic response to and implementation of solutions to both simple and complex challenges
• Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data
• Ability to concentrate frequently whilst dealing with interruptions and moving quickly from one priority to another
• Sensitive to clinical and political demands
• Standard keyboard skills
• Interpret highly complex information concerned with professional, operational and clinical activities to inform decisions and make judgments on recommendations relating to future actions
• Stakeholder management working across boundaries and organisations overcoming resistance to change

Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Experience within the healthcare sector at senior manager level including acquired skills in people management, budget management and service delivery Proven track record of achieving challenging healthcare performance targets Experience of delivering complex programmes of change within a healthcare setting IT skills to manage and report on highly complex performance management information Desirable Experience of working in an Acute Teaching Hospital setting Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Master's degree or equivalent experience Evidence of extensive CPD maintaining up to date knowledge Desirable Extensive knowledge of the NHS in the acute sector Skills Essential Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to present and narrate highly complex data Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data Proven inter and intra organisational influencing skills Ability to interpret, analyse and present highly complex data/information at Divisional Board level Ability to manage and resolve complex problem scenarios to a satisfactory conclusion Evidence of dynamic response to and implementation of solutions to both simple and complex challenges Able to analyse and understand complex financial and operational data Ability to concentrate frequently whilst dealing with interruptions and moving quickly from one priority to another Sensitive to clinical and political demands Standard keyboard skills Interpret highly complex information concerned with professional, operational and clinical activities to inform decisions and make judgments on recommendations relating to future actions Stakeholder management working across boundaries and organisations overcoming resistance to change

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an Therapy Assistant to take up this role within our community Core Therapy Team based at New Beacon House in Scunthorpe.

This post is to provide assistance to Therapy staff in organising and delivering efficient, effective patient care. This will include carrying out delegated clinical work and administrative and clerical duties within the service area. Some clinical work will be unsupervised.

Main duties of the job

This post is to provide assistance to Therapy staff in organising and delivering efficient, effective patient care. This will include carrying out delegated clinical work and administrative and clerical duties within the service area. Some clinical work will be unsupervised.

You will be based within the Community (Core) Therapy Team in North Lincolnshire (NL). You will work within this integrated team of therapists with a range of patients based in the community. The team is multi disciplinary, you will be based with registered and unregistered Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff but also liaise with a wide range of other professionals. You will see individuals predominantly in their own homes but also within care homes locally.

There are opportunities to practice rehabilitation within the team and with your own delegated caseload as well as to support in the provision of basic equipment to support a patient to function in their own environment.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• NVQ III Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support or equivalent
• Current full UK clean driving license.
• Mathematics and English qualification to Level 2 or GCSE C

Desirable

• Other training related to post or clinical area such as Child Protection, Orthotics, sports and leisure, swimming qualification

Occupational experience

Essential

• Previous experience of and competency in therapeutic support work
• IT skills

Desirable

• Additional courses relating to therapy

Management

Essential

• Able to manage delegated Tasks and patient caseload

Job summary

37.5 hours per week. Do you have an interest in occupational therapy and how engaging in occupation can increase wellbeing and provide structure and activity to a service user's day?

Are you interested in activities such as sports, arts, music and skills of daily living, and how you can support others to engage in these interests to improve their lives?

Are you a positive, solution focused and creative person who would like to work with individuals who have often not had the opportunity to explore different activities in a supportive and nurturing environment?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive person to join our award winning team at Lee Mill working alongside our Occupational Therapists to provide individual tailored care and group activities to our patient group at Lee Mill.

Lee Mill is a secure recovery unit looking after adult males from Plymouth and the surrounding areas. The OT department comprises of two Occupational Therapists and two technical instructors who provide a timetable of therapeutic activities and occupation to our patient group. Activities include sailing, walking, catering, relaxation, support with education, budgeting etc. alongside any special interests or skills that the team possesses.

If you would like to spend your work life supporting others to engage in meaningful occupation, please call Lee Mill and speak to Chelsea McNabb (lead OT) or Sarah Murray (unit manager) for more information.

Main duties of the job

To use specialist technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible, inpatient based therapeutic activity programme as part of the occupational therapy service provision to adults with a mental illness, Learning Disabilities and related issues.

To provide self-directed, individual activities for specified patients both on and off the unit, working within risk management guidelines, as this may include working alone in the unit for periods of time.

To be responsible for planning and implementing specialist activities and other appropriate interventions; both individual and group activities and treatments in accordance with identified needs, as sole or co-facilitator at Lee Mill or in the community. This may include developing additional, specialist therapeutic interventions and opportunities in line with service needs as directed by Senior OT.

Participate in the team which responds to any untoward incidents and undertake associated training.

To work closely with OTs and Nurses in the unit to ensure restrictions and escort arrangements are communicated and understood in order to comply with the agreed management of individual patients on the unit.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties

Clinical

To be responsible for contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluating of patient centred individual and / or group activities as part of a regular review of the service requirements.

To use technical and creative skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological and physiological well being.

To develop observation, reporting and recording skills in relation to individual priorities and activity programmes, working with the patient, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary and OT team as appropriate.

To develop own knowledge base of the principles and practice of the use of technical and creative group work and individual activities in relation to people with mental illness and associated issues.

To contribute to the assessment of patients; to report presentations, changes, performance and progress etc in relation to formal OT assessments.

To form professional relationships with patients, maintaining clear boundaries for effective working practices.

To participate in policy and service developments as appropriate.

To participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers as directed by the Senior OT.

To ensure that contemporaneous, written and electronic records, and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Organisational standards.

To liaise and communicate with patients, carers, other professionals and other agencies as appropriate.

To actively engage in clinical supervision.

Administration

To adhere to all policies and standards of Livewell Southwest in general and of the Mental Health Service in particular. To comply with the COT Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and national policies and procedures.

To plan and prioritise own workload under direction of Senior OT.

To participate in the planning and implementation of operational policies, projects and service development within the occupational therapy team.

To be aware of, and adhere to, the correct procedures for ordering, maintaining and using materials and equipment as directed by Senior OT.

Self Development

In line with local guidelines review, reflect and develop own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.

To demonstrate ongoing personal and professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities, reflecting and recording learning outcomes in a professional portfolio. This would include support groups and induction opportunities.

Notes

Although the post holder is an inpatient based member of staff they will be expected to travel around Plymouth in the course of their duties as appropriate.

The post holder may be exposed to unpleasant working conditions including exposure to vomit, sputum and body fluids.

The post holder may be exposed to emotionally distressing situations on a frequent basis as some people with mental illness have physical disabilities and complex health needs. These include challenging and unpredictable behaviour and learning disability issues. Also there is a need to develop rapport and effective therapeutic working in a pressured environment with a high turnover of patients whose needs are many and varied.

The postholder will be exposed to a working environment that is challenging because of systems and procedures that are in place to protect patients and staff. The postholder may be exposed to the risk of physical assault and injury and will have to carry an alarm with them at all times and work within the constraints of the safety procedures in the unit.

The post holder may, on occasions, be required to assist with other duties to cover periods of staff absence.

This job description is a guide to the main duties and is not exhaustive. These duties may change as services develop and the job description will be reviewed annually as part of the post holders performance review. Appropriate training will be provided for new duties.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults experiencing mental health needs.
• Experience of working with service users in groupwork
• Experience working within a hospital environment particularly mental health
• Experience working as part of a team and under own initiative

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults with learning and physical disability
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• Technical Qualifications e.g.
• City & Guilds or
• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or
• Equivalent technical / life skills gained through work or personal experience.

Desirable

• Sports and recreation qualification
• Music, art, photography,
• Nutrition,
• Physical health, personal training

Knowledge

Essential

• Interest and the ability to learn, practice and apply the role of Occupational Therapy TI with clients with mental health needs.
• Knowledge and application of a variety of practical activity-based interventions within a variety of internal and external environments
• Demonstrates knowledge related to Low Secure service users
• Ability to identify risk and explore safe solutions with the MDT to ensure positive risk taking
• Demonstrates knowledge of the roles of the MDT members
• Has computer literacy skills, experience of IT
• Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills
• Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.

Desirable

• Knowledge of MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Knowledge of government initiatives that shape mental health practice

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

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join DAANA admin team (Devon Adult Autism and ADHD Service), as part of the autism team. We have two vacancies available- 37.5 hrs per week and 30 hrs per week.

The team will work with individuals across the county, and our health & social care colleagues across Devon, Providing person centred assessments and diagnosis for autism.

Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to peoples lives from the moment you start.

Your base will be Forde House, Harrier Way, Exeter, however you will also be subject to hybrid working as required.

Our service provides initial diagnosis and assessment for adults in Devon who have not previously been diagnosed and whose symptoms are consistent with an Autism Spectrum Condition or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Our service provides training and support to Devon Partnership Trust staff to manage people with Autism/ADHD.

Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and youll be joining an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports and one that also cares about its staff.

Youll be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.

Main duties of the job

The role is dynamic and challenging, the post holder will carry out autism assessments.

Assessment is a core part of the teams work and therefore this role, so the post-holder should have experience carrying out assessments with people who have significant communication needs and a range of different mental health difficulties. The service also carries out group-based work, consultation and training to other professionals.

About you

We are looking for an empathetic, caring individual who has experience of working with people who are neurodiverse.

You will be a clear and effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with a range of people including those who use the service. You will be passionate about making a difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a team that is compassionate and supportive, and genuinely committed to working together with the people who use our services, their families and carers in everything that we say and do.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• Able to gather and assimilated large quantities of information from various sources, in order to reach a conclusion about a persons presentation, diagnosis and onward care pathway.
• Ability to manage risk.

Qualifications

Essential

• Health professional qualification, e.g. RMN/RMNH Occupational Therapy / Speech and Language Therapy.
• Relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
• Clinical Supervision qualification
• Training to level 3 in Safeguarding children and young people: roles and competencies for Health Care staff

Experience

Essential

• Period of post qualification experience working with a caseload of clients with a range of mental health problems including experience with autistic individuals/those with ADHD.
• Working within a community mental health setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

Desirable

• Providing clinical supervision.
• Participation in user involvement in services.
• Experience of completing autism assessments

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the Mental Health Act/ Mental Health Capacity Act requirements.
• An understanding of autism legislation, DoH autism care pathways recommendations, NICE guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult autism and ADHD.
• Awareness of local health and social care structures and processes
• Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

communication and working relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to engage with clients experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, and communication needs.
• Able to produce well written reports.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.
• Computer literacy.

Planning and organisational skills

Essential

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage own time and that of the teams.
• Ability to work flexibly.

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 employ a reliable, compassionate, and experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) on a long-term locum basis to support our GP surgery on a part-time basis. The role involves assisting the clinical team with patient observations, blood pressure checks, blood taking, NHS health checks, and other clinical duties within the individual's training and competence. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, maintain patient confidentiality, and provide safe, respectful, and patient-centred care. We are looking for someone who is committed, flexible, and able to work effectively as part of our team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

Blood tests

Blood pressure checks

Pulse rate and rhythm

Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Height and weight body mass index

ECG

Basic dressings

Ordering maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.

Conduct chronic disease health reviews

Conduct LD SMI health reviews

Conduct NHS health checks

Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions

Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians

Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted

Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competenc

Re-stocking consulting rooms

B12 Flu vaccinations

Diabetes checks including foot checks

Pre-diabetes and diet/lifestyle advice

Hypertension reviews

Fridge checks

About us

New Otley Road Medical Practice is a successful GP practice based at Hillside Bridge Health Centre and The Family Practice. This is an exciting time to join our successful team as we strive to provide our community with excellent patient care.

If you want to be part of a forward-thinking practice who ensures their staff are well led and where everyone is important to ensure the practice runs smoothly and effectively. Apply today to be part of our friendly team. We are also a teaching practice for nursing & GP medical students.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4884-26-0003

Job locations

4 Butler Street West

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD3 0BS

United Kingdom

The Family Practice Whetley Medical Centre

2 Saplin Street

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD8 9DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (HCA) (Part Time)

ACCOUNTABLE TO: General Practice Nurse Manager and Partners

Job Purpose:

To be part of the primary healthcare team providing high quality and forward-thinking nursing care to meet the holistic healthcare needs of the practice population.

Job summary:

The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurse team leader or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following practice policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. CommunicationThe post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication

2. Personal and people developmentThe post-holder will participate in any training program implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision
• Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development
• Work with management on any new training requirements
• To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team
• Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of an HCA
• Participation in annual staff review and development, including taking responsibility for maintain a record of won personal and/or professional development
• Undertaking modules in the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme or equivalent, as appropriate

3. Health, safety and security

• Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks
• Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
• Assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy.
• Hand washing
• Universal hygiene procedures
• Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
• Segregation and disposal of waste materials
• Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

• Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages
• Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measure
• Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain
• Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility
• Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
• Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria
• Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility
• Use the computer monitor safely
• Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

4. Service improvement

• Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit
• Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives
• Deal with stock and maintain equipment
• Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets

5. QualityThe post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients
• Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems
• Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care
• Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team
• Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms
• Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation
• Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook
• Be able to manage your own time effectively
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the tem by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

6. Equality and diversityThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures
• Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers
• Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour
• Act as a chaperone

Roles:1. Clinical nursing Practice

• Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:
• Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
• Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
• Blood Pressure
• Pulse Rate and Rhythm
• Temperature
• Height And Weight - Body Mass Index

• Visual Acuity
• Venepuncture
• Ecg
• Health Checks
• Phlebotomy
• Spirometry
• Peak Flow Measuring
• Chaperoning duties
• Urinalysis and pregnancy testing
• Simple or review dressings
• Processing and management of laboratory samples requested or taken by GPs. Nurses
• Preparing and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
• Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data n needs related to health and well-being.

• Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
• Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
• Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
• Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
• Undertaking any other clinical activity that has been delegated and taught
• Work within Leg club and develop wound dressing skills

2. Supporting the clinical team

The healthcare assistant also provides support for other members of the primary healthcare team and contributes towards the coordination of the team activities.

Tasks include:

• Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment, enduring regular servicing is undertaken and documented.
• Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
• Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
• Clearing and re-Stocking consulting rooms
• Assist nursing team in the stock control and ordering necessary medical supplies
• Ordering and maintain the health promotion and information materials available in the practice and on display in the waiting rooms, ensuring such displays are tidy and contemporary.
• Maintaining and order stock

Confidentiality:

• While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect the staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their careers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source s to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Information processes:

• Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice
• Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information

Job description Job responsibilities JOB TITLE: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (HCA) (Part Time)ACCOUNTABLE TO: General Practice Nurse Manager and PartnersJob Purpose:To be part of the primary healthcare team providing high quality and forward-thinking nursing care to meet the holistic healthcare needs of the practice population.Job summary:The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by the practice nurse team leader or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following practice policies and procedures.Responsibilities:1. CommunicationThe post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication2. Personal and people developmentThe post-holder will participate in any training program implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development Work with management on any new training requirements To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of an HCA Participation in annual staff review and development, including taking responsibility for maintain a record of won personal and/or professional development Undertaking modules in the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme or equivalent, as appropriate3. Health, safety and security Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including: Assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy. Hand washing Universal hygiene procedures Collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipmentReporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measure Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility Use the computer monitor safely Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health4. Service improvement Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives Deal with stock and maintain equipment Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets5. QualityThe post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation Know the practice's policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook Be able to manage your own time effectively Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the tem by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance6. Equality and diversityThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour Act as a chaperoneRoles:1. Clinical nursing Practice Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training: Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood Pressure Pulse Rate and Rhythm Temperature Height And Weight - Body Mass Index Visual Acuity Venepuncture Ecg Health Checks Phlebotomy Spirometry Peak Flow Measuring Chaperoning duties Urinalysis and pregnancy testing Simple or review dressings Processing and management of laboratory samples requested or taken by GPs. Nurses Preparing and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data n needs related to health and well-being. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Undertaking any other clinical activity that has been delegated and taught Work within Leg club and develop wound dressing skills2. Supporting the clinical teamThe healthcare assistant also provides support for other members of the primary healthcare team and contributes towards the coordination of the team activities.Tasks include: Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment, enduring regular servicing is undertaken and documented. Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Clearing and re-Stocking consulting rooms Assist nursing team in the stock control and ordering necessary medical supplies Ordering and maintain the health promotion and information materials available in the practice and on display in the waiting rooms, ensuring such displays are tidy and contemporary. Maintaining and order stockConfidentiality: While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect the staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their careers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source s to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.Information processes: Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within primary care
• HCA experience within NHS Hospital or community setting
• Experience of dealing with patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Care Certificate in Health and Social Care Phlebotomy Certificate ECG

Desirable

• Spirometry

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within primary care HCA experience within NHS Hospital or community setting Experience of dealing with patients Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Care Certificate in Health and Social Care Phlebotomy Certificate ECG Desirable Spirometry

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

New Otley Road Medical Practice - Hillside Bridge

Address

4 Butler Street West

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD3 0BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

New Otley Road Medical Practice - Hillside Bridge

Address

4 Butler Street West

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD3 0BS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Senior Practitioner to join the Complex Health Hub at NNUH. This role forms part of the wider Complex Health Hub which is responsible for Safeguarding, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Autism, Substance Misuse, MCA & DoLs, Homelessness and Prison Healthcare.

We are a team who all have strong motivations to provide the best care possible for those with mental health needs whilst they are with us within the NNUH, you will have the benefit of being able to work autonomously whilst having a supportive team around you to guide decisions where needed.

We pride ourselves on promoting mental health within the wider hospital and best practice for managing complex cases within a busy acute hospital.

The post holder will provide advice, guidance and care planning to those patients who require intervention for their Mental Health whilst an inpatient at NNUH. This will include the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of communicating and working closely with wider system partners, in order for a safe and appropriate discharge for any young person with mental health needs from the hospital.

The role will also involve regular contact with system partners to ensure an equitable service for this patient group.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to Lead the delivery of integrated care planning and person -centred interventions for children and young people up to the age of 25 with an identified mental health need and / or complex psychological needs whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team in the implementation and review.

The post holder will be expected to be able to provide expert advice, guidance and support to staff in how to support the management of high risk patients using least restrictive and compassionate practice, whilst role modelling best practice.

The post holder will be expected to work in effective partnership with senior clinicians at NNUH, NSFT, NHSE, ICB, Social Care and CPFT to ensure appropriate pathways for accessing the correct clinical care, in the correct environment for our patients.

The applicant will need to be proactive and able to work autonomously within the NNUH, providing advice, guidance and signposting to young people, their families, wider support networks and ward staff.

Communication is key to this role, alongside a visible presence within the clinical areas of the hospital.

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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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 Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered practitioner with a current valid registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work England
• Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical areas

Desirable

• Currently has completed the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Level 7 course with a valid V300 registration recorded with the NMC or relevant alternative advanced qualification such as; Approved Mental Health Practitioner or is willing and able to undertake this within 12 months of starting in post.
• A1 Vocational Assessor's Qualification or equivalent e.g. D32 / D33

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience at Band 6 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty (CAMHS)
• Experience of managing and leading a team in a clinical area

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Significant experience in assessing patients in a CAMHS setting with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk

Attitude and 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Job summary

Would you like to use your electronics skills in a role that directly supports patient care?

We are seeking a practical, and enthusiastic electronics engineer or technician to join our Radiotherapy Physics team. You will work with specialist radiotherapy equipment, supporting routine quality assurance, preventive maintenance, equipment testing, technical fault-finding, and also with our Mould Room team creating patient specific equipment for patients undergoing radiotherapy. You will develop skills in Radiotherapy engineering, calibration, workshop fabrication, patient immobilisation creation and 3D printing.

You do not need previous radiotherapy or NHS experience. We will provide the training and supervision needed to develop safely and confidently in the role.

We are interested in candidates from a wide range of technical backgrounds, including electronics repair, calibration, manufacturing, field service, medical devices, aviation, defence and engineering maintenance. Applications are welcome from graduates, HND or BTEC-qualified technicians.

The role will have a fixed working pattern associated with it and the hours of work will be from 06:45 to 14:45, Monday to Friday, with no routine night or shift work. There is also NHS benefits and the opportunity to develop a rewarding specialist career within healthcare technology.

The Study Leave Policy, as issued by the NNUH, is to be followed relating to attendance at Courses, etc. Details of this can be provided on request.

Main duties of the job

As post holder, your duties will include:

• Maintain and service all radiotherapy equipment.
• Fault find and carry out emergency repairs to all radiotherapy equipment.
• Perform safety and quality assurance checks on all radiotherapy equipment.
• Keep up to date records of all service work, repairs and QA checks.
• Liaise with Radiographer and Radiotherapy Physics scientific staff in respect of machine performance to ensure safe radiotherapy treatment.
• Participation in maintaining the Departmental ISO9001:2015 quality system including review of procedures, writing of work instructions, carrying out audits.

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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
• 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 Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description

Job responsibilities

To 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 NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

• Carry out routine quality assurance (QA) checks on radiotherapy equipment according to established departmental procedures.
• Record and maintain accurate QA results and equipment performance records.
• Identify and report unexpected results or equipment issues to senior engineering or physics staff.
• Assist in diagnosing faults on radiotherapy treatment and planning equipment.
• Assist with basic repairs and troubleshooting under the supervision of senior engineering staff.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance tasks on radiotherapy equipment.
• Provide support to the mould room when required in the manufacture of patient immobilisation devices including thermoplastic masks, moulds, bolus and positioning aids.
• Assist in preparing materials used for patient positioning devices.
• Assist in the fabrication and finishing of treatment accessories using workshoptools and moulding equipment.

Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional electronics knowledge to degree or equivalent level eg BEng, or BTech/HND + further training or experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an electronic, electrical or technical engineering environment.
• Experience in fault finding and diagnosing technical problems in electronic or electromechanical equipment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with colleagues and other professions.
• Ability to work safely in environments involving high voltage equipment, ionising radiation, lead shielding and other clinical hazards, following appropriate safety procedures.

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• 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

As a registered Occupational Therapist, you would be joining a highly motivated, knowledgeable and innovative OT team. You will have the opportunity to be innovative and create new therapy ideas. Experience will be gained as part of a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for a clinical caseload, and offering OT specific assessment and treatment to groups and individuals within your care. As an employee of St Andrews, you will adopt an inclusive and can do attitude in approaching your work.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate good understanding of OT within secure services, including an application of risk assessment skills. In sharing your experience of applying the OT process, you should also emphasise how you promote our specialism as a profession.

About us

St Andrews is a charity specialising in complex mental health. Its mission is to help people with complex mental health needs transform their lives.

With its history dating back nearly two centuries, St Andrews today is undergoing significant change to deliver on its mission for years to come.

St Andrews has hospitals in Birmingham and Essex, with its base in Northampton. It delivers inpatient and outpatient services, as well as dedicated care services for adults.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a registered Occupational Therapist, you would be joining a highly motivated, knowledgeable and innovative OT team. You will have the opportunity to be innovative and create new therapy ideas. Experience will be gained as part of a multi-disciplinary team, taking responsibility for a clinical caseload, and offering OT specific assessment and treatment to groups and individuals within your care. As an employee of St Andrews, you will adopt an inclusive and can do attitude in approaching your work.

You will demonstrate good understanding of OT within secure services, including an application of risk assessment skills. In sharing your experience of applying the OT process, you should also emphasise how you promote our specialism as a profession.

Continued professional development is supported, with access to a range of in-house CPD events, as well as an expectation to be involved in the development and training of OT students. Further opportunities include networking opportunities with colleagues of the same and different grades within the service and The Charity.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• You should have:
• Experience and knowledge of working within a secure setting.
• Knowledge and experience of working within mental health services.
• An interest, knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical frameworks and approaches which guide practice and clinical reasoning. For example Model of Human Occupation, occupational science, occupational diagnosis and sensory approaches.
• Knowledge and experience in using occupational assessment tools to support clinical reasoning, treatment planning and evaluation of interventions.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to develop good professional relationships with members of the MDT and patient group, and the ability to liaise with a variety of outside agencies (within and outside of the hospital).

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy

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 dedicated and skilled Band 6 Diagnostic Radiographers to rotate between General X-ray and CT at the County Hospital Imaging Department, part of the wider UHNM family of Imaging Departments which include Royal Stoke, Haywood Hospital and community units.

Located in the county town of Stafford, the Imaging department is very well equipped, with 3 DR rooms, 3 DR Mobiles, 1 Digital Fluoroscopy/DR Room, 4 Digital Mobile Image Intensifiers, 3 x Siemens CT Scanners. Our Radiographers undertake a wide range of imaging examinations through a variety of shifts and on-call.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced and capable Band 6 looking for a new challenge? An enthusiastic and hard-working Band 5 who is ready to progress to a Band 6 within a dynamic and exciting Imaging directorate?

Would you like to work for a flexible employer who offers a varied rotational role between General X-ray and CT, fully supported by a tailored training programme including IV cannulation.

Could you be the right candidate for us? We actively encourage and support our Radiographer to take on extra roles and responsibilities as well as giving you the opportunity to develop as clinical experts in your role.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-8335849

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Reg

Essential

• oBSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (equivalent)
• oFull HCPC Registration

Desirable

• oEvidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related
• oRelevant post graduate study

Experience

Essential

• oMinimum of 18 months post qualification experience at Band 5 or above in a NHS organisation
• oExperience of CR/DR x-ray systems
• oAwareness and good working knowledge of QA programmes

Desirable

• oExperience of a full range of General Imaging services including Theatres, MSK, IP/OPs and trauma imaging
• oSupervision of junior staff and/or student Radiographers
• oAdverse incident reporting
• oEvidence of additional responsibilities on General Modality
• oExperience in CT imaging
• oExperience in Red Dot/Commenting Scheme

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

Essential

• oComputer literate including Radiology Information Systems/PACs
• oWorking knowledge of IR(ME)R 2018, IRR17 and H&S regulations
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oAbility to organise and prioritise (self and others)
• oExperience of Leading a Team/Ability to lead others
• oAbility to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach

Desirable

• oDemonstration of conducting audit
• oAbility to work unsupervised / Lone work
• oDriving license

Person Specification Qualifications and Reg Essential oBSc Diagnostic Radiography or DCR (equivalent) oFull HCPC Registration Desirable oEvidence of in-house training in leadership or modality related oRelevant post graduate study Experience Essential oMinimum of 18 months post qualification experience at Band 5 or above in a NHS organisation oExperience of CR/DR x-ray systems oAwareness and good working knowledge of QA programmes Desirable oExperience of a full range of General Imaging services including Theatres, MSK, IP/OPs and trauma imaging oSupervision of junior staff and/or student Radiographers oAdverse incident reporting oEvidence of additional responsibilities on General Modality oExperience in CT imaging oExperience in Red Dot/Commenting Scheme Skills, Ability and Knowledge Essential oComputer literate including Radiology Information Systems/PACs oWorking knowledge of IR(ME)R 2018, IRR17 and H&S regulations oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to organise and prioritise (self and others) oExperience of Leading a Team/Ability to lead others oAbility to participate in 24/7 rosters and flexible approach Desirable oDemonstration of conducting audit oAbility to work unsupervised / Lone work oDriving license

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our specialist Neuro-rehabilitation Team within the Acute Rehabilitation and Trauma Unit (ARTU) for 1 day a week. This is a unique opportunity to work in a hyperacute setting with a 10-bed specialised rehabilitation service, funded directly by NHS England, within the UHNM Major Trauma Centre.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with complex neurological conditions: including acquired brain injury (including prolonged disorders of consciousness), complex major trauma and spinal cord injury. The role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, supporting both service delivery and team, service development.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver goal orientated Physiotherapy assessments and interventions within a hyperacute rehabilitation setting
• Manage a complex caseload of patients with complex neurological conditions, including acute acquired brain injury and prolonged disorders of consciousness
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient centred goals
• Lead on clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and complex patient management
• Manage Physiotherapy rehabilitation treatments with patients who have a tracheostomy
• Be able to complete basic tracheostomy care and suction
• Manage spasticity and postural control alongside members of the MDT
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior members of the Physiotherapy team, therapy technicians and students
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement
• Contribute to facilitating complex discharges from the acute hospital to home or ongoing services required to suit patients individualised needs
• Day to day management of Therapy staff and service requirements

Support will be provided by Principal Therapists and Therapy Managers, as well as a network of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the care group.

We are happy to support candidates to come and visit our teams and clinical areas if you are interested in this post. The successful candidate will be expected to fully invest in the Trust Values of Kind, Excellent and Together.

About us

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Clare Johnson (see contact details below).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of personal & professinal development

Desirable

• Working towards a higher qualification qualification relevant to speciality e.g. Master's degree

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience (NHS) with considerable experience in speciality area
• Experience of teaching students, staff & other proessional groups
• Experience working in neurological rehabilitation and goal orientated rehab

Desirable

• Experience gained within an acute setting
• Involvement in audit/research
• Experience with complex neurological handling and ability to autonomously progress patients

Skills, ability & knowledge

Essential

• Proven leadership and management skills
• Trained clinical Educator

Desirable

• Evidence of project work
• Knowledge of prolonged disorders of consciousness and complex neurological rehabilitation pathways
• Awareness of BSPRM guidelines for rehabilitation

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites

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

Due to a side step within our SLT team, we have another exciting opportunity in Acute Medicine & Surgery!

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinical lead speech and language therapist with a passion for improving care and leading change within both the acute and outpatient services.

As a large teaching hospital and tertiary centre, we offer a diverse caseload across acute, emergency, critical care, surgical, frailty, admission avoidance and instrumental assessment services. The post holder will jointly lead the service across two sites with an established Band 7 Clinical Lead, reviewing service models, streamlining pathways, strengthening MDT working, and delivering education to improve care for patients with swallowing and communication needs.

This person will understand acute care and be motivated to deliver a high-quality service with a vision on how to improve patient outcomes and flow with the opportunity to work across the inpatient and outpatient pathway and in FEES and videofluoroscopy clinics.

The service supports evidence-based practice and CPD, offering opportunities to develop your clinical portfolio. Part-time and flexible working may be considered, with potential for Band 6-7 development for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To lead and provide operational management of the Speech & Language therapy service to acute medicine and surgery.
• To lead service developments and support staff working.
• To use advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose and independently manage complex dysphagia and disorders of communication respectively.
• To represent speech and language therapy in multidisciplinary team settings and contribute highly specialist expertise for the management of patients with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To integrate with the multidisciplinary teams and contribute to training and education and quality improvement projects as appropriate.
• To demonstrate skills in motivating patients to engage in therapeutic process.
• To use excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a flexible approach to work practice.
• To participate in instrumental assessment using videofluoroscopy and fibreoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
• To participate in appropriate trust level service developments which impact on the care delivered to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties.
• To maintain clinical professional development and be up to date with research and advancements within this clinical area.

About us

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust is a large acute organisation, delivering specialist services both locally and regionally. The Speech Therapy Department is situated at the Royal Preston Hospital site; however, we also deliver services to Chorley District Hospital (District Hospital).

We are a dedicated SLT service with excellent patient care at the core of our values, and our varied caseload provides complex presentations across dysphagia, communication and voice respectively. We have established VFS and FEES clinics, with in-service training to provide sustainability. We strive to continuously improve our SLT services through service development and innovation and are keen that audit / research are part of our clinical roles. We have strong clinical leadership within the department and structured clinical supervision and CPD is promoted.

You will join a large friendly team of speech and language therapists covering a range of specialist services. The department is rated 'GOLD' on the STAR quality assurance framework, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice. CPD and training are well supported.

To find out more about us, look at our Twitter @SLT_LTHTR or Bluesky page @LTHTR-SLT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust:

• To communicate and collaborate with all SLT Stakeholders.
• To provide leadership and highly specialist clinical skills within acute medicine and surgery.
• To support personal and people development.
• To ensure the health, safety and security of self and colleagues.
• To support service development and planning.
• To support the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda within SLT.
• To support equality of opportunity and access withing SLT for both staff and patients.
• To directly support delivery of therapy to patients.
• To provide leadership and management support.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• HCPC registration
• RCSLT registration
• Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech and Language Pathology
• Post graduate courses in relevant clinical area of Speech and Language Therapy
• Evidence of CPD in relevant areas working towards master's level

Desirable

• Masters qualification or modules

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Highly specialised knowledge in clinical area
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex dysphagia
• Assess, diagnose and manage complex communication disorders
• Awareness of emerging assessment and treatment developments and able to critically appraise the evidence base
• Excellent MDT working skills.
• Experience of planning and delivering training/education to MDT

Desirable

• Trained in instrumental dysphagia assessment , VFS and FEES
• Experience undertaking local research projects
• Experience of working with an out-patient case load

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

A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Science Assistants in Blood Sciences Specimen Reception at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancashire and South Cumbria Pathology Service.

You will be joining a busy team providing an essential Blood Sciences service for patients in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area.

The vacancy is Thursday 13:00 - 21:00 and Friday 13:00 - 21:00

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a team supporting and supervised by a Health and Care Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientists. Booking and preparing patient samples and requests for analysis.

The workflow is unpredictable such that there are significant peaks and troughs throughout the day in the number of samples arriving for processing.

This requires a high level of tolerance to repetitive work. The need to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail throughout prolonged periods of concentration are required.

In sample processing, HSA's must work to deadlines to assist in achieving defined analysis turnaround times to provide an effective clinical service to wards departments and GP surgeries and a fast response service to the emergency departments.

About us

We have a friendly, professional and patient care driven team in Specimen Reception. Your role will be to work alongside other HSA's in a fast paced environment. You will receive on the job training. The laboratory service at Royal Lancaster Infirmary is delivered 24/7.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGHprovidesa range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threateningconditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitalsprovidea range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Sample Preparation

1. Receive and sort pathology samples.

2. Distribute samples to departments.

3. Label samples and prepare them for analysis.

4. Record and inform service users and senior staff of requests received that do not comply with the Specimen Acceptance Criteria

Data Handling

1. Enter data onto the laboratory computer system.

Housekeeping and Maintenance Tasks

1. Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust and departmental policies

2. Clean and decontaminate working areas and equipment in accordance with laboratory protocols and record such actions.

3. Maintain adequate stocks of consumables and ensure any stock is stored in a timely manner.

Communication

1. Communicate with a limited range of Trust staff in person, eg passing of information to colleagues within Pathology

2. Be expected to communicate in a pleasant and caring manner at all times whilst maintaining confidentiality.

3. Attend department meetings as required, to ensure an awareness of developments within the work area.

4. Maintain an effective communication network; verbal, written and electronic, keeping registered practitioners informed.

5. Assist in maintaining, recording and storing information, including patient records, in line with Trust policy.

Training and Development

1. Training is provided.

2. Be trained to have a working knowledge of all health and safety procedures

3. Participate in the appraisal process and, as part of the appraisal, in discussion with the line manager, develop an annual Personal Development Plan to identify training and development needs in line with personal and organisational objectives

4. Develop own skills and knowledge.

5. Attend mandatory training as directed.

6. Assist in the training of new staff when required.

Organisational Responsibilities

1. General clerical and administrative duties including scanning request forms, photocopying, filing and shredding confidential waste.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Maintain confidentiality at all times, ensuring information is only divulged to authorised sources and by appropriate means.

2. Exercise independent judgement and initiative by taking appropriate action to resolve any problems when they arise.

3. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Laboratory Skills
• Previous Pathology Reception experience

Qualifications

Essential

• 3 GCSE's or equivalent including English
• Good general education

Desirable

• A' levels or equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with others
• Basic IT skills
• Computer literate
• General appreciation of the importance of Health & Safety issues
• Understands the need for confidentiality

Desirable

• Previous Data Input experience
• Previous Pathology Laboratory Experience

Job summary

Are you an experienced Dietitian looking to make a real difference in mental health care? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and innovative Lead Dietitian for Inpatient Mental Health Services to champion nutrition as a key part of recovery and wellbeing across our inpatient services.

In this role, you will provide expert dietetic assessment and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, lead service development initiatives, support catering and food standards across mental health sites, and promote evidence-based, person-centred care. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, influence policy and practice.

We are looking for an HCPC-registered Dietitian with substantial post-registration experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for improving physical health outcomes for people experiencing mental illness.

You will be supported by a well-established multidisciplinary team and benefit from strong professional links with Dietetic colleagues across the Trust, ensuring opportunities for collaboration, peer support, and continued professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the dietetic service within our mental health inpatient service, work autonomously at an advanced level, and contribute to innovative models of care across Somerset. Travel across multiple sites will be required.

Main duties of the job

• To provide highly specialist dietetic advice/input and training throughout mental health inpatient services within the Trust.
• To take a lead role in supporting a Trust-wide Nutrition and Dietetic Service for mental health inpatient services.
• To work with catering services to ensure the Trust's catering provisions are fit for purpose and meet national guidelines for hospital food standards.
• To provide highly specialised dietetic assessments and interventions to individuals or groups of clients with mental health illness or learning disabilities admitted to a mental health inpatient ward.
• To provide clinical supervision, support and training to band 5 and 6 Dietitians and Dietetics Students, with the aim of upskilling the wider dietetic workforce in supporting patients with mental health difficulties in other care settings.
• To carry out delegated tasks in policy and service development.

This post often involves working with people who are highly distressed, and being faced with severe behavioural, emotional and mental health issues, verbal and physical aggression, highly distressing self-injurious behaviour, family breakdown, physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect.

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

As the Lead Dietitian for Mental Health Inpatient Services, you will be recognised as a specialist resource within the Trust, providing expert clinical leadership and influencing the development of nutritional care for mental health inpatient services across Somerset.

You will assess and support individuals with a wide range of complex mental health conditions and learning disabilities, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to develop personalised nutritional interventions that support both physical health and mental wellbeing. You will work sensitively with people who may be highly distressed and who can present with complex behavioural, emotional and psychological needs. Structured support and clinical supervision will be available.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will play a leading role in ensuring high-quality food provision across mental health inpatient sites. Working in partnership with catering services and senior colleagues, you will help ensure menus are nutritionally appropriate, inclusive and aligned with national standards, while supporting patients with specialist dietary requirements.

Education and workforce development are central to this role. You will provide supervision, support and training for Dietitians, students and multidisciplinary colleagues, sharing your expertise to strengthen nutritional care across services and settings.

You will also contribute to service improvement, policy development, audit, quality improvement and research activity, helping to build a strong evidence base and shape future models of care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading change, developing others and influencing practice at a strategic level.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Degree/post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Desirable

• Evidence of significant post-graduate training up to and beyond Master's degree level
• Evidence of specialist training in dietetic care for patients with mental health difficulties
• Formal training in communication skills e.g. Talking Mats, Motivational Interviewing or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive post registration experience, including evidence of providing training
• Excellent presentation skills and experience in training staff and running group sessions with service users

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients with eating disorders either in a community setting or inpatient unit
• Experience of working in mental health and learning disability clinical settings
• Evidence of experience in dietary input to catering services
• Experience of providing supervision to other colleagues/professionals

Additional Criteria

Essential

• A sound understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to Mental Health and LD.
• Extensive working knowledge of a wide range of common dietetic interventions
• Good knowledge of eating disorders and their physical consequences.
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Proven ability to work independently, manage and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including PBM - Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance)
• Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• Able to lead and develop a service in a dietetic speciality.
• Able to plan, manage and prioritise own caseload/workload and those of others in a team.
• Physically able to carry resources and equipment for ward use, teaching, presentations, etc.
• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
• Competence in the standard range of Microsoft IT programmes and dietary analysis software
• Keyboard Skills
• Member of the Mental Health Specialist Group (MHSG) of the BDA

Desirable

• In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance / audit
• Knowledge of the strategic direction of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP) to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a varied and rewarding role, where you will hold a small clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP) with low to moderate mental health concerns, deliver early interventions in line with the CAMHS framework, and provide up to 10 sessions per young person.

You will act as a key link between education settings and MHST, offering consultation, advice, signposting, and resources to support a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and other partners, you will contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people across your locality.

"Working for the MHST for 3 years has been both interesting and challenging. As a Health Visitor in background, I am not the typical SMHP but with listening skills and training in some CBT previously, the University's Low Intensity Supervisors course developed my expertise alongside a supportive environment. Liaising with Mental Health Leads in schools, to identify Whole School Approaches, early interventions to children and their families, within the broader context of CAMHS has been enlightening." - JC

Main duties of the job

Main duties

• Hold a small clinical caseload of CYP with low to moderate mental health needs, delivering short-term, evidence-based interventions.
• Act as a main point of contact between education settings and MHST, offering advice, consultation, and signposting to other services.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and voluntary sector partners.
• Support the development and delivery of whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Participate in service evaluation, audit, and clinical governance to ensure high-quality provision.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical data in line with Trust and professional standards.

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

As a Senior Mental Health Practitioner within MHST, you will provide:

• Clinical Work - Deliver assessment, treatment, and evaluation for a small number of CYP referred to MHST, using a range of low-intensity, evidence-based interventions. Work in partnership with families, carers, and schools to develop and review care plans, ensuring that support is tailored to the needs of each young person.
• Consultation and Advice - Offer expert advice to education staff, helping them to identify mental health concerns early, respond effectively, and access appropriate support pathways. Share up-to-date resources, guidance, and signposting options.
• Partnership Working - Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, GPs, social care, and voluntary sector partners, to ensure joined-up care for CYP.
• Whole-School Approach - Contribute to the development and delivery of initiatives that promote mental health and wellbeing across school communities.
• Service Development and Governance - Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, training packages, and evaluation tools. Participate in audits, service reviews, and governance activities to drive continuous improvement.
• Training and CPD - Maintain professional development through training, supervision, and reflective practice. Deliver training packages to schools and partner agencies on topics related to CYP mental health.
• Safeguarding - Act in line with safeguarding legislation and local procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is always prioritised.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice, and partnership work to make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in Somerset.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in nursing, social work, occupational or family therapy, child psychology, or equivalent field.
• Current core registration with a relevant professional body.
• To have training in and/or substantial experience in the use of behaviour and or brief/solution focused techniques with children and families.
• Evidence of previous and ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Qualification in CBT/ Counselling / psychotherapy / behaviour modification / social skills or group therapy

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualifying experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties
• Previous experience in a children's service which preferably includes liaising and advice giving to referrers and clients at the point of entry to a service.

Desirable

• Experience in facilitation or delivery of training
• Experience and/or qualifications in one or more of the following areas would be desirable: Cognitive Therapy/Counselling/Psychotherapy; Behaviour Modification; Social Skills or Group Therapy; Family Therapy.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to assist in supervising, and guiding the administrative support dedicated to this post, and to work harmoniously with colleague's, clients and referrers under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Ability to work both assertively and with awareness of one's limitations; excellent telephone, face to face and written communication skills with children and young people, carers and referrers.
• Ability to travel around the county and outside base frequently given the community based nature of this post.
• Ability to frequently work from home to complete administration and video meetings.

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

If you're passionate about helping people with severe and enduring mental health needs live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the role for you.

As a Band 6 Community Mental Health Professional within the South Somerset Assertive Outreach Team, you'll make a meaningful difference every day by supporting people with some of the most complex mental health challenges in the community. Working closely with service users, families, carers, and partner organisations, you'll help individuals achieve their goals, maintain their wellbeing, and access the support they need to thrive. This role is based within the South Somerset Assertive Outreach Team at Holly Court, Yeovil.

You'll join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and person-centred care. Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll have opportunities to develop your leadership skills, support colleagues, contribute to service improvement projects, and help shape the future of community mental health services.

Whether you're an experienced mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker looking to progress your career, this is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your expertise and ideas will be valued.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality mental health assessment, care planning, and ongoing support for people with severe and enduring mental health needs.
• Manage a defined caseload, building therapeutic relationships with individuals who may find it difficult to engage with services.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, inpatient services, community teams, GPs, and partner organisations to ensure coordinated and effective care.
• Support people to develop independence and confidence in areas such as daily living, housing, finances, communication, and community participation.
• Provide professional guidance, mentorship, and supervision to colleagues and students, helping to develop the skills and confidence of the wider team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and evaluation activities that enhance patient care.
• Play an active role in team leadership, supporting the Team Manager to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.

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

As a Community Mental Health Professional, you'll be a key member of the Assertive Outreach Team, delivering specialist support to adults experiencing serious and enduring mental health difficulties. You'll provide holistic, recovery-focused care that is tailored to each person's individual needs, strengths, and aspirations.

Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll carry out comprehensive assessments, develop collaborative care plans, coordinate support, and regularly review progress. Building strong, trusting relationships will be central to your success, particularly when supporting individuals whose circumstances are complex or who may find services challenging to engage with.

You'll also play an important leadership role within the team, providing supervision, advice, and support to colleagues, students, and less experienced team members. There will be opportunities to contribute to recruitment, staff development, service improvement initiatives, audits, and wider quality improvement work.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• A qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker with current registration with the appropriate professional body.
• Experienced in working within mental health services and supporting people with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
• Skilled in assessment, risk management, care planning, and therapeutic engagement.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships with service users, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Committed to continuous professional development and delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Due to the community-based nature of the role, you must hold a full driving licence, have access to a vehicle for work purposes, and maintain appropriate business insurance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current registration with relevant professional body
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Evidence of recent relevant training.
• Mentor qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in mental health
• Experience at Band 6 level or 2 years experience in community mental health teams at band 5
• Experience of care planning

Desirable

• Working with severe and enduring mental health problems.
• Working with clients in their own homes.
• Working with clients who are difficult to engage.
• Supervision of staff

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of current developments in community mental health and assertive outreach

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

We are looking for a highly motivated Sonographer with recent relevant experience to join a highly skilled and very friendly team.You will be based mainly at Royal Preston Hospital in the ultrasound department but rotation to other local sites may be required.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always provide excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

This post would suit an experienced Sonographer looking to develop their skills into new areas of Ultrasound as further training in specialised fields can be provided. It would also suit a trainee or newly qualified Sonographer as full clinical support will be provided. Applications from trainee sonographers nearing qualification will be considered.

The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is now able to offer a £2000 recruitment premia for new recruits with payment of £500 at commencement and a further £1500 at successful completion of probationary period.

Main duties of the job

The sonographers within this Trust are all Advanced Practitioners working independently undertaking a wide range of examinations including obstetrics, gynaecology, general abdominal, breast, paediatrics, musculoskeletal and vascular. In addition an inpatient ward based service is also provided by the Sonographers making this a very varied and post.

You will independently and autonomously undertake a wide range of ultrasound procedures and produce a medical report on at least 95% of those procedures. This must include the generic investigations of obstetrics, gynaecology and abdominal ultrasound and advanced practices, e.g. Transvaginal scanning, and inpatient scanning.

You will act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.

About us

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include, but not be limited to:

• Actively participate in both the theoretical & practical Ultrasound training for the postgraduate Diplomas / Certificates in Ultrasound and any other training required.
• Be able to undertake case presentation.
• Offer support and supervision to other Sonographers and delegated Medical staff.
• Assist authorised medical staff in Ultrasound examinations when required.
• To participate in the training and mentoring of student radiographers.
• Participate in departmental CPD by attendance at talks, lectures and training.
• Participate in appraisal and formulate a PDP as part of appraisal documentation to ensure ongoing personal development
• Be able to undertake duties pertaining to in house cascade training of various mandatory training requirements.
• Participate in the Appraisal process with the ability to identify personal objectives and, if required, perform appraisals for more junior staff.

*Please note that the interview date may be subject to change*

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Professional qualification DCR/B.Sc. Radiography
• Case accredited Post graduate Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound
• Mandatory professional registration eg HCPC/NMC
• Ability and experience to report on ultrasound examinations

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience working with patients and / or people in an acute healthcare setting
• Experience of recent & relevant Professional CPD. Supported by professional CPD portfolio
• Wide range of recent & relevant Ultrasound experience.

Desirable

• Experience in Quality Assurance
• Experience in other imaging modalities
• Experience in FASP screening pathway

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 keen to provide urgent, hospital level care in a patient's own home, or usual place of residence, and avoid hospital admissions?

Are you passionate about patient centred care?

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing dynamic team and work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team?

Job overview

To work as a member of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Frailty Hospital at Home (FH@H) team that provide rapid 0-2 hour responses to support patients at home who are in crisis and avoid inappropriate admission into hospital.

Hospital level care can be provided in patient's own homes, or usual place of residence, as part of a virtual ward, acting as a safe alternative to inpatient hospital stays helping patients to recover in their usual familiar surroundings.

The team is comprised of consultants, advanced clinical practitioners, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and healthcare assistants. The role will provide nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy based interventions for patients.

It is a countywide role.

A full driving licence with business insurance and access to a car for work purposes is essential

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Providing general and specific care to adults within competencies
• Being an integral member of the Urgent Community Response and Frailty Hospital at Home integrated team, providing defined delivery of care including core therapy, and nursing care to patients in liaison with clinicians'
• Taking responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients' own homes.
• Being responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the team.
• Improve the care and support of patients in the community, so patients can remain safely in their own home for as long as possible
• Have an innovative approach, excellent communication skills and willingness to work with other members of the community teams to ensure high quality service delivery
• Willingness to further develop your clinical expertise in a range of areas.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

09 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, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR8058010-C

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Amersham Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Good literary and numeracy skills
• Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification
• Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post. Demonstrates a growth mindset and wishes to acquire new skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous experience of working in NHS or Social Care environment
• Awareness of the needs of older people

Desirable

• Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions
• Understanding of Integrated multidisciplinary Team
• Awareness of NHS Long term planning and National UCR framework
• Experience working within a community setting visiting patients at home

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and nonverbal communication and conversation skills
• Good written skills
• IT Skills
• Ability to show patience and Dependability whilst working as a team
• Ability to work flexibly across a fast developing service

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely
• Valid and current UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire. Business car insurance required
• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Good literary and numeracy skills Health and Social Care Level 2 or 3 Diploma or equivalent relevant patient facing experience and willingness to undertake Level 3 qualification Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post. Demonstrates a growth mindset and wishes to acquire new skills EXPERIENCE Essential Previous experience of working in NHS or Social Care environment Awareness of the needs of older people Desirable Awareness of the needs of people with long term conditions Understanding of Integrated multidisciplinary Team Awareness of NHS Long term planning and National UCR framework Experience working within a community setting visiting patients at home SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Good interpersonal skills Good verbal and nonverbal communication and conversation skills Good written skills IT Skills Ability to show patience and Dependability whilst working as a team Ability to work flexibly across a fast developing service SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Physically able to perform task whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely Valid and current UK driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire. Business car insurance required Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Amersham Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Amersham Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service across Doncaster Community Learning Disability Services and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service.

Independently assess,diagnoseand manage adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication and swallowing needs. Act as a specialist Speech therapy resource within PositiveBehaviourSupport pathways, sensory-informedcareand forensic practice.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our established Learning Disability and Forensic Directorate. This unique post offers the opportunity to work across both community and inpatient services, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex communication and swallowing needs.

Working across the Doncaster Community Learning Disability Team and Amber Lodge Low Secure Forensic Service, you will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for individuals with communication and dysphagia needs, whilst contributing to Positive Behaviour Support pathways, sensory-informed approaches and multidisciplinary formulations

About the role

You will:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver specialist interventions for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Contribute to Positive Behaviour Support and forensic care pathways.
• Support Mental Capacity Act processes through communication assessments and accessible communication approaches.
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team including psychology, nursing, psychiatry and occupational therapy colleagues.
• Develop and deliver training for carers, support providers and professional staff
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, service development and clinical governance activities.
• Supervise and support junior staff, students and support workers as appropriate.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0370

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

2 Jubilee Close

Doncaster

DN4 8QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional specific degree i.e. BSc (Bachelor of Science) Speech Sciences
• HCPC Registration
• Post basic training in dysphagia assessment and management
• Member of the Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Member of the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Recognised formal training in courses specific for specialism

Desirable

• Advanced Dysphagia management qualification.
• Up to date training in alternative and augmentative communication

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) with colleagues, patients, carers and health and social care professionals.
• Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. RCSLT/Healthcare Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients. Empathetic and able to deliver bad news.
• Well-developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.

Desirable

• Excellent Word processing and IT skills
• Awareness of local and national initiatives in adult community services.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with adults with Learning disabilities and/or acquired speech and language impairments
• Experience in the use and assessment of Alternative and Augmentative communication (AAC).
• High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with acquired communication disorders.
• High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with dysphagia.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience in training speech and language therapy students and/or supervising rehabilitation assistants or support staff
• Experience of working in the community setting and awareness of forensic services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional specific degree i.e. BSc (Bachelor of Science) Speech Sciences HCPC Registration Post basic training in dysphagia assessment and management Member of the Royal college of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Member of the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Recognised formal training in courses specific for specialism Desirable Advanced Dysphagia management qualification. Up to date training in alternative and augmentative communication Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) with colleagues, patients, carers and health and social care professionals. Knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. RCSLT/Healthcare Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics Good presentation skills. Ability to motivate and encourage reluctant and challenging patients. Empathetic and able to deliver bad news. Well-developed concentration, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice. Desirable Excellent Word processing and IT skills Awareness of local and national initiatives in adult community services. Experience Essential Experience working with adults with Learning disabilities and/or acquired speech and language impairments Experience in the use and assessment of Alternative and Augmentative communication (AAC). High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with acquired communication disorders. High level expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of adults with dysphagia. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. Desirable Experience in training speech and language therapy students and/or supervising rehabilitation assistants or support staff Experience of working in the community setting and awareness of forensic services

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

2 Jubilee Close

Doncaster

DN4 8QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

2 Jubilee Close

Doncaster

DN4 8QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Assistant Psychologist who is enthusiastic about forensic mental health?

We're looking for a motivated and thoughtful individual to join our Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, where you'll play a key role in delivering psychologically-informed support to individuals with complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding service, where you'll work closely with experienced Clinical Psychologists and be supported to develop your skills in assessment, formulation and intervention. You'll be part of a small, knowledgeable and supportive team that values reflective practice, wellbeing and continuous professional development.

The OPD Pathway is a specialist service and a joint initiative between His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and NHS England, working with high-risk offenders who experience severe personality disorder. Our team sits within the wider Somerset Forensic Service, offering opportunities to collaborate with a range of services including community forensic teams, inpatient settings, and criminal justice partners.

Due to the nature of this role and required police vetting, applicants must have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years and we are unable to consider applications that require visa sponsorship.

This vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

• Support Clinical Psychologists in delivering specialist forensic psychology input within the OPD pathway
• Assist with psychological assessments, including risk assessments, structured interviews and psychometric measures
• Contribute to the development of psychological formulations and care plans
• Deliver brief, structured psychological interventions under supervision
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals who may be difficult to engage
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals including probation, police, courts, social care and health teams
• Assist in data collection, audit, research and service evaluation activities
• Contribute to service development projects and the ongoing improvement of the OPD pathway
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce reports as required
• Actively engage in supervision, training and reflective practice

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

As an Assistant Psychologist within the OPD service, you will provide specialist psychological support to individuals within the criminal justice system who present with complex needs, including severe personality disorder. Working under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, you will play an integral role in both direct clinical work and wider service delivery.

You'll be involved in supporting a range of psychological assessments by gathering and analysing information from multiple sources, including service users, families, and partner agencies. This will include administering psychometric measures, contributing to risk assessments, and helping to inform psychological formulations that guide care and intervention planning.

A key part of your role will be assisting in the delivery of brief, structured psychological interventions and supporting service users to engage with treatment plans, always maintaining professional boundaries and a compassionate, respectful approach.

You will work closely with a wide network of professionals across health, social care and criminal justice settings, including probation services, police, courts, safeguarding teams and community mental health services. This requires the ability to communicate complex psychological information in a clear and accessible way to a variety of audiences.

The role also includes contributing to the development and evaluation of the service. You will support data collection, audits and research activity, helping to inform evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement.

You will be expected to manage your own workload effectively, maintain accurate electronic records, and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings. Regular clinical supervision will support you to reflect on your practice, develop your skills, and ensure safe and effective care delivery.

This role requires resilience, emotional awareness and a strong commitment to working psychologically with individuals who may present with challenging behaviours and complex histories. In return, you will be supported in your professional development, with access to training, supervision and opportunities to progress within the psychology profession.

The post will involve travel across Somerset and working across a variety of settings, including NHS sites and partner agency locations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree in psychology (first or upper second).
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS.

Desirable

• A further qualification in an appropriate subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community settings.
• Demonstrable experience of working directly with a vulnerable client group, including experience of working psychologically with people with mental health problems.
• Experience of undertaking planned psychological interventions with adults who are experiencing mental health problems

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with mild to moderate mental health problems
• Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with people who can be hard to engage

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service and willingness to drive to different locations across the county

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

Bank Emergency Department Paramedic (Band 6)

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a Registered Paramedic looking for flexible work while making a real difference in emergency care?

We are seeking experienced and motivated Paramedics to join our Emergency Department Bank Team. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your frontline expertise into a fast-paced acute setting, supporting patients from the moment they arrive at the Emergency Department.

Working alongside nursing, medical and ambulance colleagues, you will play a key role in ensuring timely ambulance handovers, undertaking initial patient assessments and delivering high-quality clinical care. Your skills will help improve patient flow, reduce delays and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

To be successful, you will be a Registered Paramedic with experience in acute clinical assessment and decision-making. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and confidence in prioritising patient care within a busy environment. Experience in triage, IV medication administration and clinical interventions is desirable.

In return, we offer flexible bank shifts, competitive Band 6 rates and the opportunity to develop your skills within one of the NHS's most challenging and rewarding clinical settings.

Main duties of the job

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate effective clinical practice with a sound knowledge base incorporating proven research.

To participate in the management of the Department and offer support to the Department Manager.

To maintain effective liaison with other disciplines in all matters of patient care delivery.

To be familiar with the Child Protection procedure and to ensure that all the departmental staff are aware of the policy.

Promote good working relationships with the Police Ambulance and other supporting agencies.

Respect confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients and their families.

Demonstrate basic computer skills to comply with the Trust's I.T. policies/protocols of order and receiving results of clinical investigations.

To achieve monitor and maintain a high standard of patient care and give a courteous and caring reception to all patients, relatives and visitors.

To handle complaints (both verbally and formally written) in an open manner.

To implement quality initiatives as appropriate.

To assist medical staff, ensure treatments are affected and advise on nursing priorities.

To report immediately any accidents to patients or members of staff, also any untoward incidents to the Department Manager in conjunction with the Trust's risk reporting procedures. Where possible, ensure remedial action is taken to prevent the occurrence or re- occurrence of such incidents.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£27.25 an hour Per hour inclusive WTD and HCAS

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

151-NonClin-EDParamedic-01

Job locations

All sites

Frimley & Wexham Park Hospitals

Camberley & Slough

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting patient assessments and clinical observations.
• Performing venepuncture, IV cannulation and ECG recording.
• Supporting ambulance handovers into the Emergency Department.
• Assisting with patient care in emergency and escalation areas.
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

Job description Job responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Conducting patient assessments and clinical observations. Performing venepuncture, IV cannulation and ECG recording. Supporting ambulance handovers into the Emergency Department. Assisting with patient care in emergency and escalation areas. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

Person Specification

Experince

Essential

• Evidence of clinical competence in acute care assessment
• Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department
• Able to work without supervision.

Desirable

• Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration as a paramedic
• Formal qualification in patient assessment and clinical decision-making.
• HCPC Registration as a Paramedic.

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.

Skills & knowledge

Essential

• Basic paramedic skills
• IV drug administration
• Competence in triage

Desirable

• Effective negotiation skills

Person Specification Experince Essential Evidence of clinical competence in acute care assessment Ability to prioritise patient care and the allocation of resources within the department Able to work without supervision. Desirable Good, effective interpersonal & communication skills Qualifications Essential Professional registration as a paramedic Formal qualification in patient assessment and clinical decision-making. HCPC Registration as a Paramedic. Desirable Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification. Skills & knowledge Essential Basic paramedic skills IV drug administration Competence in triage Desirable Effective negotiation skills

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All sites

Frimley & Wexham Park Hospitals

Camberley & Slough

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

All sites

Frimley & Wexham Park Hospitals

Camberley & Slough

GU16 7UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role will support and work collaboratively with the Welcome to All teams and with the Open Mental Health Alliance. Welcome to All teams support Displaced People across Somerset. Open Mental Health' is a Somerset alliance of local voluntary organisations and the NHS. We are working in partnership to ensure that residents of Somerset get the support they need, when they need it.

Our shared ambition is to ensure that people living with mental health problems get the right support at the right time. Working together, we support people to live a full life, by enabling access to specialist mental health services, housing support, debt and employment advice, volunteering opportunities, community activities and physical exercise, to help support and improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

The Welcome to All teams focus on Displaced People Refugees and those Seeking Asylum through the local Welcome Hubs.

Main duties of the job

• To share coverage of provision for the Refugee Wellbeing Hubs across Somerset. Providing group support and where required 1 to 1 support to individuals. This will involve planning and delivering creative, engaging and inclusive group and activity support work that encourages and enables people to improve/maintain their mental well-being.
• Using a person-centred approach to support and encourage service users in active engagement in identifying, working through mental health and well-being needs and in accessing the group support offer or other services within the alliance.
• To encourage peer support within the group work.
• To enable service-users to have access to a wide variety of activities that are centred around the needs of the communities we are delivering in.
• To work flexibly and creatively to meet the needs of the service-users.
• To adhere to our inclusive way of working and support a diverse group of individuals. This will include supporting younger and older adults.
• To enable service-users to have access to information and signposting to other areas of support.
• To work closely and collaboratively with both the voluntary and statutory sectors to ensure that we are connecting service-users with relevant services. This will involve warmly transferring them within the alliance. This will be achieved by adhering to the no wrong door philosophy.

About us

Mind in Somerset is a local mental health charity and part of the national Mind network, providing emotional wellbeing and mental health support across Somerset. It exists to ensure that anyone experiencing mental health difficulties has access to advice, support, and services that improve wellbeing and quality of life.

It operates a wide range of services including helplines, digital support, peer groups, one-to-one support, wellbeing hubs, and community-based activities, working both independently and in partnership with NHS and voluntary sector organisations.

Equal Opportunities:

Mind in Somerset is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination, direct or indirect. All employees and volunteers are expected to promote and work fully in line with the companys Equal Opportunities Policy.

Mind in Somerset is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from disabled people. If disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for the job, they can request and will be offered a guaranteed interview.

Should applicants require reasonable adjustment support for the interview, please contact the HR Team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Wellbeing & Mental Health Practitioner, you will enable refugees and asylum seekers with emotional, mental health and well-being needs to aspire towards and achieve their own goals. As part of the wider alliance, you will help provide support to link with partners offering English classes, interpretation, translation and advice in order to help EAL individuals and communities living in Somerset to overcome barriers to participating fully in the local community. We seek to prevent discrimination and promote social inclusion. Service delivery will include assessing need and co-developing recovery plans, supporting in facilitating workshops, courses and peer support sessions, delivering 1-1 support, providing face to face and telephone recovery plan reviews, providing telephone check ins and managing safeguarding risks.

You will work to motivate and engage individuals through a range of innovative group activities. The service will complement the IAPT services and contribute to the Open Mental Health alliance that offers accessible support at each level.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated by a good standard of GCSEs, including Maths and English, at grade C or above.
• Educated to degree level in health-related subject or equivalent work experience in the mental health field.

Desirable

• Knowledge and Experience
• Experience of facilitating group work with young adults or/and older adults.
• Experience of working with VCSE and statutory partners, across partnership work.
• Experience of mental health issues and/or services, either as a user, carer or supporter

Experience

Essential

• Three years of experience working in mental health services.
• Experience of organising and facilitating group and activity support work with a diverse group of individuals.
• A clear understanding of working with vulnerable adults.
• Experience and knowledge of empowering others to engage and work towards positive outcomes.

Desirable

• Sound knowledge of or willingness to learn the vast mental health services and provisions within Somerset.
• Proven knowledge of health and safety issues, especially those relevant to mental health.
• Proven knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures relating to adults.

Job summary

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to take the next step in your career? Our friendly and forward-thinking Pharmacy Department is looking for an exceptional individual to join our dynamic team.

Working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary group, including Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Clerical staff, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines across our service. In this varied and rewarding role, you'll develop your dispensing skills within the Dispensary, work with Stores & Distribution areas and engage directly with patients on wards, contributing to Medicines Optimisation and Discharge Services to enhance patient care and experience.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to grow in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You will undertake general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, assisting in the provision of a safe and effective Pharmacy service in line with current policies, procedures and legal requirements. You will also:

• Work in the dispensary dispensing prescriptions and provide support to the dispensary manager in the day to day running of the dispensary.
• Work as part of the pharmacy stores team monitoring and maintaining ward stock levels.
• Work within patient services undertaking medicines optimisation duties on the wards, improving the quality of care to patients in a clinical area by means of an efficient medicines optimisation system. This will include assessing patients own medicines ensuring they are suitable for use in hospital and maintaining and ordering non-stock medicines for patients.

All Pharmacy staff involved in all aspects of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) have a personal responsibility to ensure that all activities undertaken within our hospital Pharmacy are compliant with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01) and all relevant department procedures are followed effectively.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Perform general pharmaceutical duties under the supervision of a Section Manager or deputy, supporting the safe and effective delivery of Pharmacy services in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal standards.
• Complete in-depth training and achieve a QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services unless already qualified.
• Dispense prescriptions in the dispensary and support the Dispensary Manager and Lead Technician in daily operations.
• Assist with medicines optimisation on the wards, including assessing patients' own medicines for hospital use and managing non-stock medication orders to enhance patient care.
• Contribute to the pharmacy stores team, handling heavy lifting, stock movement, and maintaining ward stock levels.

Please see attached the full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF level 2 in Pharmacy services - or willing and able to work towards
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
• Knowledge of procedures for Pharmacy Services - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous training in the Pharmacy services with a good education and understanding of GDP

Experience

Essential

• Working within a team
• Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
• Previous pharmacy experience

Desirable

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience

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

Are you looking to expand your knowledge and skills with a keen interest in teaching and developing others in the Major Trauma and Orthopaedic area? If so, this opportunity is for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) team as a band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to support the development and running of the T&O service here at UHCW NHS Trust.

The post holder will work alongside our band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in the running of the team and service development in this area. This will include supervision of staff, annual PDR, sickness monitoring, team audit programme and organising/supervision of students on placement. The T&O team is a large team that consists of band 5 and band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, band 4 therapy practitioners and band 3 therapy assistants.

Your clinical caseload will cover our 2 T&O wards where you will clinically reason to formulate accurate diagnosis & prognosis on a wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention and comprehensive treatment plans. This fantastic opportunity also includes working on our Major Trauma Enhanced Care Unit (MTECU) where you will analyse, treat and work cohesively with our dedicated Major Trauma Team and MDT.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

You will see a variety of patients including, but not limited to, spinal cord injuries, head injuries and multiple fractures. You will need to demonstrate experience in these clinical areas. You will need to be able to evidence that you are able to work under pressure to ensure patients are seen a timely way using either agreed protocols of treatment and/or clinical reasoning to ensure successful outcomes for the patients.

This role would also provide the opportunity to showcase your leadership and training skills by developing the training program delivered to therapy staff. This includes providing spontaneous & planned advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of the Therapy Department and to ensure a constant approach to patient care.

Your development needs will be identified through regular supervision and appraisals and supported through external/ internal courses, in-service training and case reviews.

The Therapy service at UHCW NHS Trust is an expanding, forward thinking and highly regarded service and this post offers excellent personal and professional development opportunities within an established, supportive team

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B7-8351935

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at UHCW NHS Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, evaluating and managing a high-quality therapy service to patients within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Services, including Major Trauma patients. The post holder will lead the Therapy team across the service, providing clinical supervision and training, liaising with other appropriate therapy teams to ensure an integrated service is provided for the service area. The post holder will provide a source of highly expert specialised skills and knowledge within Major Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Participation in weekend & Bank Holiday working, and the respiratory on-call rota, is a requirement of this post.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Job description Job responsibilities This post is for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Team at UHCW NHS Trust. The post holder will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, evaluating and managing a high-quality therapy service to patients within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Services, including Major Trauma patients. The post holder will lead the Therapy team across the service, providing clinical supervision and training, liaising with other appropriate therapy teams to ensure an integrated service is provided for the service area. The post holder will provide a source of highly expert specialised skills and knowledge within Major Trauma and Orthopaedics. Participation in weekend & Bank Holiday working, and the respiratory on-call rota, is a requirement of this post. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDiploma/ degree in Physiotherapy oCurrent HCPC registration oRelevant post graduate training in specialist area oClinical leadership training / experience oEvidence of relevant CPD for Major Trauma, Orthopaedic and Respiratory Physiotherapy

Desirable

• oRisk management training/experience oMembership of special interest group relevant to specialist area

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive clinical experience within acute Trauma and Orthopaedic setting oWide Clinical experience of acute Major Trauma within an acute setting oRespiratory experience, including the management of acutely unwell patients, those with tracheostomies and spinal cord injuries oExperience of supporting and managing staff / students oExperience of recruitment and selection oAudit and service improvement oEvidence of training staff / developing training programmes.

Desirable

• oExperience of integrated working oExperience of change management oBroad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and how to apply this effectively within acute Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty oSpecialist knowledge of Physiotherapy role within an acute setting oUnderstanding of clinical pathways relating to Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic patients oKnowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application oEffective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment oApplied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management oKnowledge of clinical governance oImplementation into practice of audit & research oAwareness of the service and specialties of UHCW oUnderstanding of current policy & procedure - national & local for professional are

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent personal organisational skills oExcellent communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills oEffective leadership & teaching skills - able to motivate others oAbility to work under pressure & set priorities for staff & others oAble to meet deadlines oAbility to reflect on & clinically approve own & others performance, planning, decision making oEffective legible written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work single handed with individuals and groups oDemonstrates initiative oProblem solving or solution-based approach to challenges oSelf-motivated and be able to motivate others oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) oPresentation and training skills oSupervisory/appraisal skills oAudit skills oComputer literacy

Desirable

• oDemonstrates evidence of innovative ideas for practice or service development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDiploma/ degree in Physiotherapy oCurrent HCPC registration oRelevant post graduate training in specialist area oClinical leadership training / experience oEvidence of relevant CPD for Major Trauma, Orthopaedic and Respiratory Physiotherapy Desirable oRisk management training/experience oMembership of special interest group relevant to specialist area Experience Essential oExtensive clinical experience within acute Trauma and Orthopaedic setting oWide Clinical experience of acute Major Trauma within an acute setting oRespiratory experience, including the management of acutely unwell patients, those with tracheostomies and spinal cord injuries oExperience of supporting and managing staff / students oExperience of recruitment and selection oAudit and service improvement oEvidence of training staff / developing training programmes. Desirable oExperience of integrated working oExperience of change management oBroad range of clinical experience within acute inpatient setting Knowledge Essential oHighly specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and how to apply this effectively within acute Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty oSpecialist knowledge of Physiotherapy role within an acute setting oUnderstanding of clinical pathways relating to Trauma, Major Trauma and Orthopaedic patients oKnowledge of current best practice in Physiotherapy and its application oEffective planning, evaluation and co-ordination of treatment oApplied knowledge of relevant legislation including CPD and risk assessment and management oKnowledge of clinical governance oImplementation into practice of audit & research oAwareness of the service and specialties of UHCW oUnderstanding of current policy & procedure - national & local for professional are Skills Essential oExcellent personal organisational skills oExcellent communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills oEffective leadership & teaching skills - able to motivate others oAbility to work under pressure & set priorities for staff & others oAble to meet deadlines oAbility to reflect on & clinically approve own & others performance, planning, decision making oEffective legible written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work single handed with individuals and groups oDemonstrates initiative oProblem solving or solution-based approach to challenges oSelf-motivated and be able to motivate others oAble to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) oPresentation and training skills oSupervisory/appraisal skills oAudit skills oComputer literacy Desirable oDemonstrates evidence of innovative ideas for practice or service development Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for a career change or your next challenge in an acute hospital trust?

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to consolidate our friendly Pharmacy team here at ESNEFT. Career progression of the current post holder has released this key position to allow a committed and self-motivated Pharmacist to join our Oncology and Haematology service; being based within the Woolverstone centre at Ipswich Hospital but with the expectation of cross site collaboration with colleagues at Colchester Hospital.

You will be a fully established member of the multi-disciplinary team and will be pivotal in the maintenance, and developing of, our clinical services within the speciality.

Our friendly pharmacy team are dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and developing our staff to reach their full potential. We provide pharmacy forums, tutorials and weekly ICS/ESNEFT delivered educational workshops. We support personal development plans, smart objective setting and opportunities for study.

ESNEFT has recently implemented the Epic Electronic Patient Record system and this is now fully embedded into Trust practice.

In addition to our fully automated dispensaries, Pharmacy hosts one of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service medicines advice sites and a Regional Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (including a new Aseptic facility).

Main duties of the job

• Provide highly specialised clinical pharmacy services to the Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group; this includes the Ipswich site's Chemotherapy and Haematology suite, in-patient ward and out-patient clinics.
• Proactively contribute to the cross-site ESNEFT Clinical Delivery Group agenda.
• Develop the clinical pharmacy service within specified tumour types.
• Develop clinical guidelines and protocols for the use of medicines within the speciality.
• Contribute to the provision of the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) preparation service by validating and final checking SACT prescriptions.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR948-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registered
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Pre-registration training or equivalent
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Attendance at BOPA Introduction to Oncology course
• BOPA SACT verification passport

Experience

Essential

• Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice
• Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Handling of high risk medicines
• Previous experience of educating and training other staff
• Oncology experience

Desirable

• Experience of using the Epic electronic patient record system

Knowledge

Essential

• Medicines Management
• Clinical knowledge of issues relevant to Oncology and Haematology patients gained through training & experience
• Good all-round clinical knowledge in other areas

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC registered Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Pre-registration training or equivalent Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing qualification Attendance at BOPA Introduction to Oncology course BOPA SACT verification passport Experience Essential Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working Handling of high risk medicines Previous experience of educating and training other staff Oncology experience Desirable Experience of using the Epic electronic patient record system Knowledge Essential Medicines Management Clinical knowledge of issues relevant to Oncology and Haematology patients gained through training & experience Good all-round clinical knowledge in other areas

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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