Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop and lead a Medicines Management service to the Emergency Department and Acute medical wards?

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at the Prince Charles Hospital.

If you appreciate diversity, thrive on new challenges, benefit from collaborative working with other healthcare professionals and want to make a difference to the patient's journey, this is the role for you.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

Main duties of the job

You will be instrumental in preventing delays in patients receiving essential treatment and will contribute to improving patient experience and flow, expediting the safe discharge of patients from hospital, consequently increasing capacity in the acute care pathway. You will work across the emergency department and acute medical wards, managing a Pharmacy team to prioritise the delivery of patient care.

Your role will involve identifying and acting on medication related admissions and ensuring medicines reconciliation and optimisation is performed as close to admission as possible.

The Directorate is forward thinking and innovative, having an integrated approach to Primary and Secondary Care management of medicines. Pharmacy led clinics are well established and Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are valued members of clinical multidisciplinary teams in both settings.

The hospital site has automated pharmacy systems, comprehensive medicines management services and a fully implemented electronic discharge system. This is an exciting time with the on-going implementation of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration across the Health Board.

We are fully committed to personal development, encouraging all staff to undertake relevant education and training to meet their needs. It is our goal for all Pharmacists in patient-facing roles to practice non-medical prescribing.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

The Living Well Service MDT is a team composed of professionals in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Psychology, Dietetics and Speech & Language therapy. Our aim is to undertake a comprehensive multi-disciplinary biopsychosocial assessment and formulation, in collaboration with our clients. We will identify and offer a range of interventions and options for support and onward referral in order to prevent the development of chronic disability and where this is not possible, to help people function as well as possible within the limits of their condition.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist (to be based in North West Wales) who has excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with people. A commitment to clinical excellence is vital, and we welcome candidates who have the potential to develop, who can work confidently under supervision, can follow direction, have the ability to work in teams, and are adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service they are working in.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the clinical psychology team in providing assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions. The post holder will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, consisting of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech and language therapy and advanced clinical practitioners. The role will also involve liaising and working with a range of other departments, disciplines and agencies to support the work of the team.

To undertake psychological assessment of clients applying psychological tests, including self-report measures, rating scales, and semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological treatment of client's difficulties, through both 1:1 and group work, under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.

To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.

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

Awareness of the varying geography of North Wales and ability to meet the travel requirements of this post in a timely manner.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

• Previous applicants need not reapply unless their circumstances have materially changed.
• Please note that the Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship (Certificate of Sponsorship) for this role.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the fixed-term contract.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic team of Occupational Therapy staff. Your work will involve assisting the Occupational Therapy Team in the rehabilitation and management of complex patients who have been admitted to hospital following a severe brain injury.

Patients are often not able to move or care for themselves and the ability to participate in manual handling tasks is crucial. Competence and capability in undertaking personal care, such as assisting patients with dressing and toileting, is needed.

You will work as part of the Occupational Therapy Team within a larger multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working within a team and contributing to its function is essential.You need to be well motivated and able to take initiative, with a passion to improve your own skills and knowledge. Opportunities for training and development are available through in-service training and appraisal.

Experience in working in a rehab setting and a significant interest in pursuing a career in healthcare is desirable. The post would particularly suit applicants with experience working within Healthcare with adults with disabilities.

Main duties of the job

• To work with patients with cognitive, sensory, communicative, physical and psychosocial disabilities .
• To work holistically to encourage optimum patient abilities
• To assist with cognitive, functional, physical, communicative, emotional and behavioural aspects of a patient's rehabilitation
• To supervise under the guidance of OT the preparation of hot drinks and meals.
• To support patient's rehabilitation outside the unit i.e. shopping / travel training / recreational access within the community
• To deliver/assist patients in carrying out individualised exercise programmes.
• To support patients in the use and education around electronic assistive technology (EAT) such as powered wheelchair training.
• To establish an effective working relationship with each patient.
• To liaise with and communicate effectively with carers, and members of the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner, including feedback regarding the implementation of rehabilitation and care programmes.
• To respect the patient's dignity and rights to privacy and individuality.
• To attend fortnightly MDT in-service meetings.
• To maintain patient's clinical records in accordance with the agreed RHRU and Trust record keeping system and Documentation Policy,
• To maintain and monitor levels of OT stock.
• Report changes noted in patients condition and any concerns expressed by patient/families to the registered nurse and key therapist involved in the patients rehabilitation.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9658SM-B

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Brent

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• oNVQ level-3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent, or 2 or more A levels

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults in a health, social or educational setting

Skills

Essential

• Good written and spoken English with attention to detail

Essential

Essential

• Demonstrates interest to pursue a career in healthcare

Person Specification Qualification Essential oNVQ level-3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent, or 2 or more A levels Experience Essential Experience of working with adults in a health, social or educational setting Skills Essential Good written and spoken English with attention to detail Essential Essential Demonstrates interest to pursue a career in healthcare

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Brent

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Watford Road

Brent

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A new opportunity has arisen to join our proactive forward thinking practice based in the centre of Birmingham. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Prescribing Pharmacist.

Main duties of the job

This is a chance to get involved in a Practice which works democratically. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment and passion to providing high quality patient care and who also has the desire to attain their own individual career goals.

Previous experience in Primary Care is highly desirable.

About us

Practice with list size of circa 10,000

EMIS Web and Docman practice

Paper light

High QOF achiever

Practice team includes GP's, Practice Nurse, Nurse Prescriber, Pharmacist Prescriber and HCAs

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3482-26-0004

Job locations

619/621 Washwood Heath Road

Birmingham

B8 2HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities and Duties

• Medication reviews
• Repeat prescription re-authorisation
• Processing of hospital discharge letters
• Processing out-patient treatment requests from specialists
• Long term condition clinics

Qualifications

Pharmacy degree

Registered with the GPhC

Independent prescribing qualification

Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Skills

• A good clinical knowledge
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to engage with patients via telephone and during face to face consultations
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative
• Change management
• Problem solving
• Ability to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontation
• Capability to work well in a team both within and across organisations
• Ability to negotiate and influence others
• Good level of computer literacy and word processing skills

Highly Desirable

Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Fulfil locally defined outcomes

• Optimise medicines for patients who are on complex medicine regimes.
• Improve management of medicines to help reduce adverse effects to medicines.
• Maximise clinical outcomes for patients by focusing on patient engagement through medication reviews.
• Reduce potential waste medicines by medicine synchronisation and identifying non-adherent patients.
• Ensure cost effective use of investment in prescribing by ensuring full utilisation of resources and implementation of change to current prescribing.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake and record reviews of discharge/clinical letters where medication is involved to ensure all changes are accurately recorded on the clinical system and patients contacted where changes to medication have occurred or further tests are required
• Undertake and record medication reviews with direct patient contact for patients on complex medicine regimes/at high risk of harm from medicines (for example patients prescribed oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, warfarin/NOACs, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, antidepressants, beta-blockers, digoxin, opioid analgesics or aspirin), including patients residing in care homes.
• Proactively liaise with clinical staff to ensure this service is offered to patients who would benefit from having their medicines optimised
• Record interventions made during medication reviews using template provided and details of interventions that may have prevented an admission.
• When undertaking medication reviews, where appropriate, consideration should be given tapering, withdrawing, discontinuing or stopping medications to reduce over-prescribing, adverse drug effects and inappropriate or ineffective medication use by re-evaluating the ongoing reasons for, and effectiveness of medication therapy (de-prescribing).
• Challenge requests made to prescribe medication outside of local or national guidance
• Undertake a regular medication related audits and implement any actions identified.
• Communications & Working Relationship
• Communicate with staff of all levels in and outside the practiceCommunicate effectively with clinicians of all disciplines on complex medication issuesLead on forming and maintaining relationships with community pharmacists and other service providersCommunicate medication issues to patients and carers showing discretion and understandingLeadershipAct as an advocate and care co-ordinator for patients with complex pharmaceutical needs, liaising with clinicians, social care staff and othersAct as a local champion for medicines optimisationPromote standards for the quality use of medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and ultimately improved patient outcomesChallenge prescribing decisions of others where these are contrary to accepted guidance or not in the patients best interestsEducation, training and developmentTo act as an expert in-house resource on medicines optimisationParticipate in clinical audit and lead on audit of medicines-related activities e.g. prescribingDevelop and deliver appropriate training for non-clinical practice staff and patients regarding medicines use. This to include direct patient contact, therapeutic updates etc.Keep abreast of current drug safety advice and alerts; ensure that relevant audits (i.e. MHRA safety alerts etc.) are carried out and guidance is circulated to GPs, pharmacists and other appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Provide advice and support regarding necessary action required.
• Agree, implement and monitor actions required for the medicines management QIPP plan, as requested by the CCG.
• Meet at least annually with the CCG to discuss the medicines optimisation service, receive updates from CCG and discuss and agree actions required for medicines management audits and QIPP
• Undertake other medicines optimisation activities (relevant to the defined outcomes for the service )
• Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways within the practice that involve medicines, taking into account national (NICE etc.) and local clinical guidelines, formularies and prescribing policies
• Work closely with local community pharmacists to facilitate any agreed changes to drug therapy and collaborate on optimising the use of medicines

Clinical

• Maintain professional accreditation and CPD as required by the GPhC.
• Prescribe acute and repeat medication for patient need within areas of competency.

Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities and DutiesMedication reviewsRepeat prescription re-authorisationProcessing of hospital discharge lettersProcessing out-patient treatment requests from specialistsLong term condition clinicsQualificationsPharmacy degreeRegistered with the GPhCIndependent prescribing qualificationEvidence of commitment to continuing professional developmentSkillsA good clinical knowledgeExcellent verbal & written communication skillsAbility to engage with patients via telephone and during face to face consultationsGood interpersonal and presentation skillsHigh degree of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiativeChange managementProblem solvingAbility to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontationCapability to work well in a team both within and across organisationsAbility to negotiate and influence othersGood level of computer literacy and word processing skillsHighly DesirablePrevious experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:Fulfil locally defined outcomesOptimise medicines for patients who are on complex medicine regimes.Improve management of medicines to help reduce adverse effects to medicines.Maximise clinical outcomes for patients by focusing on patient engagement through medication reviews.Reduce potential waste medicines by medicine synchronisation and identifying non-adherent patients.Ensure cost effective use of investment in prescribing by ensuring full utilisation of resources and implementation of change to current prescribing.Key responsibilitiesUndertake and record reviews of discharge/clinical letters where medication is involved to ensure all changes are accurately recorded on the clinical system and patients contacted where changes to medication have occurred or further tests are requiredUndertake and record medication reviews with direct patient contact for patients on complex medicine regimes/at high risk of harm from medicines (for example patients prescribed oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, warfarin/NOACs, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, antidepressants, beta-blockers, digoxin, opioid analgesics or aspirin), including patients residing in care homes.Proactively liaise with clinical staff to ensure this service is offered to patients who would benefit from having their medicines optimisedRecord interventions made during medication reviews using template provided and details of interventions that may have prevented an admission.When undertaking medication reviews, where appropriate, consideration should be given tapering, withdrawing, discontinuing or stopping medications to reduce over-prescribing, adverse drug effects and inappropriate or ineffective medication use by re-evaluating the ongoing reasons for, and effectiveness of medication therapy (de-prescribing).Challenge requests made to prescribe medication outside of local or national guidanceUndertake a regular medication related audits and implement any actions identified.Communications & Working RelationshipCommunicate with staff of all levels in and outside the practiceCommunicate effectively with clinicians of all disciplines on complex medication issuesLead on forming and maintaining relationships with community pharmacists and other service providersCommunicate medication issues to patients and carers showing discretion and understandingLeadershipAct as an advocate and care co-ordinator for patients with complex pharmaceutical needs, liaising with clinicians, social care staff and othersAct as a local champion for medicines optimisationPromote standards for the quality use of medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and ultimately improved patient outcomesChallenge prescribing decisions of others where these are contrary to accepted guidance or not in the patients best interestsEducation, training and developmentTo act as an expert in-house resource on medicines optimisationParticipate in clinical audit and lead on audit of medicines-related activities e.g. prescribingDevelop and deliver appropriate training for non-clinical practice staff and patients regarding medicines use. This to include direct patient contact, therapeutic updates etc.Keep abreast of current drug safety advice and alerts; ensure that relevant audits (i.e. MHRA safety alerts etc.) are carried out and guidance is circulated to GPs, pharmacists and other appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Provide advice and support regarding necessary action required.Agree, implement and monitor actions required for the medicines management QIPP plan, as requested by the CCG.Meet at least annually with the CCG to discuss the medicines optimisation service, receive updates from CCG and discuss and agree actions required for medicines management audits and QIPPUndertake other medicines optimisation activities (relevant to the defined outcomes for the service )Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways within the practice that involve medicines, taking into account national (NICE etc.) and local clinical guidelines, formularies and prescribing policiesWork closely with local community pharmacists to facilitate any agreed changes to drug therapy and collaborate on optimising the use of medicinesClinicalMaintain professional accreditation and CPD as required by the GPhC.Prescribe acute and repeat medication for patient need within areas of competency.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Pharmacy degree
• Registered with the GPhC
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional
• development

Desirable

• Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Pharmacy degree Registered with the GPhC Independent prescribing qualification Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.

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

Pearl Medical Centre

Address

619/621 Washwood Heath Road

Birmingham

B8 2HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pearlmedicalcentre.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pearl Medical Centre

Address

619/621 Washwood Heath Road

Birmingham

B8 2HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pearlmedicalcentre.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Independent Occupational Therapist for our Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support Service.

Location: Warrington/Chester

The person would need to be located in or around Warrington/Chester (the North West of England) as regular travel across the region is required, with a mix of home-based and in-person working with families.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has the ability to work with children, young people and adults, including people with disabilities, on a self-employed basis.

Make a difference and play a pivotal role in ensuring the charity delivers meaningful outcomes.

Main duties of the job

What were looking for:

Knowledge

• Professional knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma and loss Knowledge of Adoption & Children Act 2002 Associated Guidance and Regulations Adoption Support Regulations 2005 Knowledge of Attachment Theory and its lifelong impact.
• Awareness of current adoption and childcare research and experience of applying it in practice.
• Knowledge of Adoption Matters or an interest in finding out about the agency and how it operates.

About us

About us

Adoption Matters is a children's charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK. We recruit, train and support individuals, couples and families looking to adopt and offer ongoing support and training. We also offer a support service for adopted adults and birth families, and a specialised therapy service.

In 2024, we launched our not-for-profit fostering agency, Foster Care Matters. As a non profit provider, the service is committed to reinvesting resources to deliver high-quality support and ongoing training for foster parents. More recently in 2026, we acquired 1st Affinity Fostering Service in Wrexham, securing a not-for-profit future for the agency in Wales.

The Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support (CFAS) service offers a wide range of support and training services for fostering, adoption and permanency. The successful self-employed applicant will carry out work as required in assisting the Centre for Fostering and Adoption Support (CFAS) in its delivery of multi professional fostering and adoption support services.

For more information on the management team and our board of trustees, please visit our Team Page on our website.

Job summary

Withybush General Hospital is seeking a driven Pharmacist to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Pharmacy Team. You will work in a supportive environment with training opportunities, to build on your foundation skills and develop your expertise.

We are committed to developing and training our staff and you will join our dynamic pharmacy team as a rotational pharmacist, providing pharmaceutical care to a number of different specialties.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills, interprofessional review and shared-decision making upon presentation.

Withybush General Hospital is a busy district general hospital with approximately 250 beds. It provides a range of medical and surgical specialities including coronary care, acute stroke, trauma and orthopaedics, frailty, critical care and the emergency department. The clinical pharmacy service is well established and provides high quality care across all specialities.

See below a link to our HDUHB video;

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of experienced Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and you will be expected to work as part of the multidisciplinary team, to deliver a patient focused clinical pharmacy service in all areas.

You will be working as a key member of the pharmacy team providing a clinical service to a number of different areas on rotation being an integral part of the MDT in all areas.

You will have the opportunity to develop your practice in a wide range of clinical areas in a small and friendly general hospital.

You will be supported in any ongoing studies including prescribing qualifications if not already gained.

You will be expected to undertake the role of responsible pharmacist when working as part of the dispensary team.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job summary

Join our innovative and passionate Speech and Language Therapy team and make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to further develop their specialist clinical skills within a supportive, forward-thinking service. If you have significant experience working in Adult Learning Disabilities (ALD) and/or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we would love to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language therapist to work within our BromleyCommunity learning disability team (CLDT). You will work as part of the CLDT, delivering high quality care as part of a multi-disciplinary service to adults with learning disabilities and their carers. We have close links across the directorate SaLTs teams offering the opportunities for specific client and project work in other boroughs (Bexley and Greenwich.)

Main duties of the job

You will be working alongside other Band 6 and 7 SaLTs in the Directorate, supported by the Professional Lead, to implement creative, evidence based and efficient approaches to service delivery.

The Directorate SaLT service is well respected for being innovative, evidence based and person centred. We have a robust supervision and PDR process and are keen to support continuing personal development. We encourage the development of special interests and meet regularly as a SaLT service to share skills and knowledge.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pa inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-8338873-ALD

Job locations

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To manage own caseload of clients with Learning Disabilities and with communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties
• To line manage/clinically supervise SaLT Co-workers, SaLT Assistant and Specialist Support Workers as directed by Functional Team Manager and Professional Lead for ALD SaLT;
• To deliver high quality Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention to people with Learning Disabilities in partnership with their families/carers;
• To act as part of the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability teams and represent the Speech and Language Therapy Service at Team/Directorate meetings/working parties.

Job description and responsibilities:

Please refer to attached job description for this role

Job description Job responsibilities To manage own caseload of clients with Learning Disabilities and with communication and/or eating and drinking difficulties To line manage/clinically supervise SaLT Co-workers, SaLT Assistant and Specialist Support Workers as directed by Functional Team Manager and Professional Lead for ALD SaLT; To deliver high quality Speech and Language Therapy assessment, diagnosis and intervention to people with Learning Disabilities in partnership with their families/carers; To act as part of the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability teams and represent the Speech and Language Therapy Service at Team/Directorate meetings/working parties. Job description and responsibilities: Please refer to attached job description for this role

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Professional Speech and Language Therapy Qualification
• Member of R.C.S.L.T
• Member of HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in Learning Disability in any clinical or support role
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Knowledge of AAC systems
• Basic dysphagia experience/training
• Experience implementing SaLT therapy recommendations
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team member and to co-ordinate/organise project work as required

Skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising others

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Professional Speech and Language Therapy Qualification Member of R.C.S.L.T Member of HCPC Experience Essential Previous experience in Learning Disability in any clinical or support role Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group Knowledge of AAC systems Basic dysphagia experience/training Experience implementing SaLT therapy recommendations Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team member and to co-ordinate/organise project work as required Skills Desirable Experience of supervising others

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Estates Officer - Capital Projects to join our Capital Team, which sits as part of the Estates Team. The post holder will work within a multi-discipline team where you will lead on a number of major and minor capital works to deliver a compliant, high quality, safe and efficient estate which provides value for money received from the capital programme. You will be responsible to deliver an annual programme of capital projects to improve the backlog and Health & Safety of the Trust estate.

The role will also involve acting as project lead for capital projects allocated on an annual basis by the Trust and leading on Building/M&E services across the team by co-ordinating input on capital projects from the Trusts Authorised Persons (APs).

Main duties of the job

Main Duties include -

• Prepare and review the 5 year investment plan for the estate, and provide assistance with the completion of ERIC, PAM and other national returns and maintain up to date drawing files for MICAD.
• To deputise for the Estates and Facilities - Health and Safety Manager for the Control of Contractors management.

• Co-ordinate mechanical and electrical responses and commissioning for all capital projects and be an authorised person for at least two mechanical and or electrical systems.

• Assist with the full range of duties in the implementation of building and engineering works as part of the Trusts Capital Programme.
• Assist the Head of Estates on major projects, taking the lead as directed.
• Prepare designs for major capital works in accordance with NHS Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards and all current legislation.
• Take the Building/M&E technical lead on identified issues related to the management of Estates, Building and Engineering works and providing accurate up to date advice as required.
• Ensure a seamless transfer of completed projects to the Estates operational team to ensure a safe environment for patients staff and visitors.
• Maintain a close and effective working relationship with the Estates Team to achieve an effective and integrated Estates service.
• Act as Project Lead and oversee staff/consultants within the projects team.

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 summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 physiotherapist with an interest in Critical Care to join our supportive, dynamic and growing Physiotherapy team at Royal Papworth Hospital. We are seeking an individual who is confident, flexible and able to work independently within multidisciplinary clinical teams.

You will join a skilled, supportive and innovative Physiotherapy team that works closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Royal Papworth Hospital is recognised internationally for excellence in cardiothoracic care, providing a collaborative environment where continuous learning, service improvement and professional development are actively encouraged.

What we provide to you:

Support and teaching to enable you to provide excellent patient care across critical care

Specialist departmental and team in service training

Regular one to ones, clinical supervision, appraisals, and competency support

In house courses and access to external courses and conferences

Involvement with expert multi-disciplinary teams

Advanced skills teaching and competencies across the specialities at Royal Papworth, in order to support out of hours physiotherapy provision.

Opportunity for service development projects

Participation in audits and research.

Support and guidance for you to mentor students and junior staff.

This post is a 12 month fixed term, full time role. There will be an expectation for weekend and on call duties.

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Main duties of the job

To undertake an independent comprehensive, assessment of cardiothoracic patients who have a wide variety of clinical presentations with a range of complexities.

To effectively manage own clinical caseload, support others daily and prioritise workload accordingly.

To effectively communicate and integrate Physiotherapy treatment plans to a wide range of health professionals involved in the patients care.

To have an awareness of evidence-base and current developments and how this impacts clinical practice.

To actively participate and lead sessions in team and departmental learning opportunities including in-service training (IST) sessions, clinical supervision and education.

To provide leadership, supervision and mentorship for junior staff and students, and deputise for the Team Lead physiotherapist.

To participate in and lead relevant audit, service improvement projects, and research with support from senior staff.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Are you a Pharmacist with experience in ophthalmology, high-cost drug management and service development who's seeking a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacist to be the Lead Clinical Pharmacist in Ophthalmology.

The post holder will be leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology in conjunction with the Ophthalmology business unit. This role will include a significant role in delivering savings across Lincolnshire by implementing the use of biosimilar or generic products, releasing key savings back into the NHS.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Pharmacist to be responsible for leading, developing and delivering a pharmacy service to Ophthalmology to ensure the service can meet the demands and will include supporting clinics.

You will be responsible for providing expert medicines management information to decision makers, senior managers and advising clinicians on prescribing protocols.

You will be responsible for leading research, innovative Pharmacy projects and audits relevant to Ophthalmology and ensuring healthcare professionals are trained appropriately to ensure safe medicines management within the specialty and Pharmacy.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

357-LN-512-26-B

Job locations

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
• Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development
• Diploma/Msc in Clinical Pharmacy
• Independent Prescriber

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualifications
• Project Management Qualification
• Training qualification

Previous Experience

Essential

• highly motivated
• High Level of reliability, with a positive solution focused attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and constructive approach to problem solving
• Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts
• Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff
• Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines

Skills/Competencies

Essential

• A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design
• Clear understanding of both secondary and primary care issues/challenges
• Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards and relevant legislation incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth and develop Ophthalmology role
• Demonstrates ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information
• Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth

Specific requirements

Essential

• Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive
• Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs
• Ability to develop good working relationships

Personal qualities

Essential

• Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.
• Self-motivation
• Effective communication in a variety of levels and methods
• Flexible approach and attitude to work

Desirable

• Be able to demonstrate empathy and reassurance
• Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following Workforce, Finance/budget, Supplies/procurement and Performance
• An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment
• Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking
• Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries
• Experience of developing & delivering training/education
• Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of ability to interpret and convert national policy into successful operational policies
• Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints
• Involvement in Trust medicines-related committees e.g. Drugs and Therapeutics committee

Desirable

• Involvement in CQC inspections
• Project management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy Pharmacist registered with the GPhC Evidence of post registration commitment to continuing professional development Diploma/Msc in Clinical Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Desirable Management/Leadership qualifications Project Management Qualification Training qualification Previous Experience Essential highly motivated High Level of reliability, with a positive solution focused attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills Analytical and constructive approach to problem solving Ability to critically appraise and analyse highly complex situations, issues, facts Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information/data Strong influencing and negotiation skills Ability to motivate, support, coach, and mentor staff Ability to formulate and implement plans whilst liaising with and engaging all appropriate stakeholders Ability to prioritise work demands and meet deadlines Skills/Competencies Essential A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design Clear understanding of both secondary and primary care issues/challenges Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards and relevant legislation incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards and NICE guidance Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm to drive forward Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth and develop Ophthalmology role Demonstrates ability to work autonomously Ability to work to a high level of accuracy in professional assessment of prescriptions and interpretation of information - including financial information. Also, when recording clinical information Demonstrates competence in using IT computer packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Intranet, and keyboard skills Desirable Evidence of involvement in successful NHS based business development and growth Specific requirements Essential Ambitious, hardworking, enthusiastic, and assertive Flexible and adaptable in line with service needs Ability to develop good working relationships Personal qualities Essential Ability to work in line with and role model Group values. Self-motivation Effective communication in a variety of levels and methods Flexible approach and attitude to work Desirable Be able to demonstrate empathy and reassurance Ability to work under pressure Knowledge Essential Management experience in an acute/community healthcare organisation including some or all of the following Workforce, Finance/budget, Supplies/procurement and Performance An ability to demonstrate experience at a range of clinical levels and settings within the healthcare environment Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernization and innovation within pharmacy Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries Experience of developing & delivering training/education Evidence of working in multi-disciplinary teams Evidence of ability to interpret and convert national policy into successful operational policies Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints Involvement in Trust medicines-related committees e.g. Drugs and Therapeutics committee Desirable Involvement in CQC inspections Project management

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

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln County Hospital

Greetwell Road

Lincoln

LN2 5QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a motivated pharmacist looking to broaden your clinical experience and take the next step in your career? Join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, based at Southmead Hospital.

We are recruiting to our team of 21 rotational Band 6 pharmacists, offering an exciting opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of general and specialist clinical areas, including surgery, respiratory, cardiology, medical admissions, neurology, stroke, mental health, medicines information and technical services.

We're committed to supporting your professional development and offer the opportunity to undertake a fully funded two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, alongside the option to study for an independent prescribing qualification. You'll benefit from structured training, ongoing support and the opportunity to learn from our experienced specialist pharmacists.

As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll play an important role in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred pharmaceutical care, helping patients get the best outcomes from their medicines.

This role also includes participation in the Emergency Duty Commitment (EDC) rota, alongside the usual pharmacy service rotas.

This episode of recruitment welcomes applications from already qualified and UK registered pharmacists.

Main duties of the job

As a rotational Band 6 pharmacist, you will deliver patient-centred pharmaceutical care across a variety of clinical settings, working alongside experienced pharmacists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing safe, effective and evidence-based pharmaceutical care, identifying and resolving medicines-related issues.
• Supporting the appropriate use of medicines in line with best practice, local formularies and Trust policies.
• Undertaking medicines reconciliation, clinical screening of prescriptions and discharge summaries, and providing medicines advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Contributing to the prevention of medicines-related harm and improving patient safety.
• Supporting the delivery of pharmacy services through dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas.
• Providing professional supervision and accuracy checking within the dispensary.
• Participating in medicines information, controlled drug management, quality assurance and departmental audits.
• Supporting patients receiving oral chemotherapy, including appropriate counselling and BOPA accreditation.
• Participate in dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas, including Emergency Duty Commitments (EDC), to support the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services.

You'll also be encouraged to develop your clinical skills and take an active role in your professional development throughout your rotations.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS4511-BAL

Job locations

Pharmacy Department, Southmead Hospital operating Unit

Brunel building, Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details please see the attached the job description document attached.

• Participate in the dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas contributing to service delivery. Adhere to all established procedures and complete all necessary records. Clinically screen prescriptions and discharge summaries to ensure the safe, legal and effective use of medicines in line with the local formulary and departmental policies. Record all major interventions made. Medicines Information deal with routine enquiries that arise on the ward and in the dispensary. Refer on complex queries to the medicine information team. Provide advice and information to patients/carers to ensure compliance with treatment. Ensure that a full medicine reconciliation is undertaken for each patient using appropriate sources of information. Dispensary - provide professional supervision of the dispensary area on a rotational basis. Provide final accuracy checking of dispensed items. Check issues of controlled Drugs and participate in departmental audits of CDs. Handout oral chemotherapy prescriptions and counsel patients as prescribed on chemocare, including BOPA accreditation. Provide input to Quality Assurance (QA) and quality management systems for the Pharmacy department and Trust under the supervision of the QA team.

Job description Job responsibilities For further details please see the attached the job description document attached. Participate in the dispensary, ward, weekend, late shift and on-call rotas contributing to service delivery. Adhere to all established procedures and complete all necessary records. Clinically screen prescriptions and discharge summaries to ensure the safe, legal and effective use of medicines in line with the local formulary and departmental policies. Record all major interventions made. Medicines Information deal with routine enquiries that arise on the ward and in the dispensary. Refer on complex queries to the medicine information team. Provide advice and information to patients/carers to ensure compliance with treatment. Ensure that a full medicine reconciliation is undertaken for each patient using appropriate sources of information. Dispensary - provide professional supervision of the dispensary area on a rotational basis. Provide final accuracy checking of dispensed items. Check issues of controlled Drugs and participate in departmental audits of CDs. Handout oral chemotherapy prescriptions and counsel patients as prescribed on chemocare, including BOPA accreditation. Provide input to Quality Assurance (QA) and quality management systems for the Pharmacy department and Trust under the supervision of the QA team.

Person Specification

Education / training / qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent: BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy])
• Successful completion of the trainee year and registration exam
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council for Pharmacists (GPhC)

Desirable

• Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Completion of the Post Qualification Foundation Pharmacist Programme
• Completion of the Certificate Year of Clinical Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification to a similar standard suitable for this role
• Qualified Independent Prescriber (or willing to complete)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of medicines supply within the NHS
• Experience for recognising opportunities for change, innovation, and quality improvement
• Experience of using digital technologies to support improved patient safety and outcomes
• Experience of audit and quality systems EA + I

Desirable

• Experience of hospital pharmacy practice

knowledge / skills / abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and manage your time and prioritise workload to maintain safe and effective patient care.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive approach to the application of pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care
• Computer literate to EDCL standard
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers.
• Ability to demonstrate and develop leadership skills

personal qualities/ special circumstances

Essential

• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Person Specification Education / training / qualifications Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent: BPharm or BSc [Pharmacy]) Successful completion of the trainee year and registration exam Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council for Pharmacists (GPhC) Desirable Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Completion of the Post Qualification Foundation Pharmacist Programme Completion of the Certificate Year of Clinical Diploma or equivalent Completion of the Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification to a similar standard suitable for this role Qualified Independent Prescriber (or willing to complete) Experience Essential Experience of medicines supply within the NHS Experience for recognising opportunities for change, innovation, and quality improvement Experience of using digital technologies to support improved patient safety and outcomes Experience of audit and quality systems EA + I Desirable Experience of hospital pharmacy practice knowledge / skills / abilities Essential Demonstrate ability to plan, organise and manage your time and prioritise workload to maintain safe and effective patient care. Ability to work under pressure Proactive approach to the application of pharmaceutical knowledge to enhance patient care Computer literate to EDCL standard Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with pharmacy staff, hospital staff and patients/carers. Ability to demonstrate and develop leadership skills personal qualities/ special circumstances Essential Adaptable and flexible approach to work Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team Excellent interpersonal 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.

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, Southmead Hospital operating Unit

Brunel building, Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy Department, Southmead Hospital operating Unit

Brunel building, Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Mersey care are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join their innovative and dynamic Equipment Advisory Service (EAS), working to support Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton Community Equipment Services. The positions could be suitable for an existing Assistant Practitioner or a Health Care Assistant with the right level of experience.

Your key role would be to support the qualified clinical equipment advisers in the assessment of adults and children for safe and suitable community equipment provision, providing and sharing your knowledge and skills in relation to assessment and provision of community equipment.

Ongoing training in relation to assessment skills and equipment available will be provided.

The service works collaboratively with many other services around Liverpool and are always open to new ways of working together to ensure safe and effective equipment is provided in a timely manner.

For any further details or to arrange an informal discussion or visit please contact Rebecca Murphy, Clinical Lead - EAS:[email protected] Tel:0151 296 7736.

Main duties of the job

To give advice on appropriate community equipment within the patient home environment.

To support with the review of Care homes across all areas to ensure appropriate use of equipment and to encourage return of unused equipment.

To Support the prescribing of equipment in the community, to prevent hospital admissions and promote safe discharges from secondary care.

To assist the Clinical lead with training and education on safe and appropriate prescribing of equipment in the community setting.

To manage own caseload and work autonomously.

Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff

Undertake risk assessments on defined patient in line with relevant guidelines.

Support with procurement exercises for all community equipment services.

Support with duty on a day to day basis responding to telephone and email enquiries.

About us

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

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

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

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinical Specialist within East area of BCUHB.

The role is an integral part of the Rheumatology multidisciplinary team supporting staff working within rheumatology clinics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy departments in the Wrexham and Flintshire area, providing clinical leadership to the service.

We will consider applicants with less experience to start as Band 6 in a development post to become Band 7 once competencies are met.

It will involve teaching, training and supervision of staff, representing the service in Clinical Network Groups (CNGs) and contributing to the development of clinical pathways by providing clinical expertise. The post holder will hold a complex caseload and support other staff with the management of complex patient presentations.

The post holder will work as an autonomous, extended scope practitioner, with an extended scope of physiotherapy practice to work within a team to deliver a clinical specialist service to patients referred to rheumatology and MSK physiotherapy services.

The physiotherapy service in BCUHB offers a whole career pathway. Service improvement and development is encouraged and all staff have access to regular supervision and training.

Main duties of the job

1. To take a clinical lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients where the caseload will comprise of mainly patients with complex presentations.

3. To work as an autonomous, clinical specialist physiotherapist. To work with the advanced practitioner physiotherapist to develop and deliver a high quality clinical service throughout BCUHB. Leading by example; provide a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of locations.

4. To develop competencies for frontline clinical staff within the section in order to assess; clinically reason and effectively treat routine cases and identify those with complex needs where support may be required. Support staff to develop skills to identify potential serious pathology in patients referred for physiotherapy.

5. To provide an ongoing rolling training programme and support package to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in the workforce within the specialism and rotational staff base.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced mental health professional looking to utilise your clinical skills in a different and rewarding environment?

TheWest Suffolk Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) based in Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds, are seeking ambitious and caring Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Mental Health Nurses to join our existing team at an exciting time.

The Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team are proactive and highly skilled at managing risk and supporting service users in West Suffolk who are presenting in crisis. The CRHTT service is an age inclusive provision covering a diverse and multicultural patient base. We are passionate about providing alternative options to hospital admissions, so you can expect to be undertaking rewarding and highly intensive work.

We looking to recruit compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious individuals, who want to make a positive difference to adults experiencing mental distress and mental health crisis.

Staff provide care, treatment, and assessment to patients both at our base location, in their own homesand other places of safety, getting you out and about seeing patients in a range of community settings.

If you enjoy working with high-risk cases, are looking to develop as an autonomous, confident practitioner, then we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are the 'front-door' to acute services, providing triage, assessment, intensive support, and alternative to admission hand in hand with support of families and other third-party providers.

The team also works with service users already in hospital to ensure that they can be supported at home at the earliest opportunity to support their recovery.

Communication is key, we are currently in the midst of significant positive change and growth within the team. We are therefore looking for someone who can communicate in a professional manner with a wide spectrum of people to achieve the best outcome for our service users and their families/supporters.

We are looking for someone who has exceptional complex decision-making skills. The team requires you to work autonomously whilst maintaining professional standards and fostering good working relationships across teams.

CRHT delivers patient care twenty-four hours a day. Shift working is in place to ensure this service is delivered.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

When you join us, you can expect to be supported in building your competence in assessment, there will be a Trust based induction and further local induction process where a core competency framework supports you to develop your assessment skills, using evidence-based practice at its core.

Why work for us?As a Trust we have had our challenges, however we are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work, and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. The Trust aspire and are continually developing our service provisions to improve our care delivery, whilst we work together as one team, for a Safer, Kinder and Better Trust.

Benefits included with this role are:-

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

• Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
• Devon Partnership NHS Trust
• Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
• Livewell South West

• Young Devon
• Vranch House
• Kooth

• University of Exeter
• University of Plymouth
• Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of the Speech and Language Therapy Service to children with speech, language and communication needs across Devon Partnership Trust.
• To include, but not limited to, assisting with the setting up and running of parent groups, childrens groups, individual assessment and intervention, advice and target setting within settings/ home and developing resources and packages of care.
• The post-holder will be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. He/she will be involved in projecting a positive image of the service as all times, working independently within the framework of the service through receipt of regular supervision and the trust appraisal system.

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 summary

As a result of maternity leave a temporary exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Team at QEQM.

The successful candidate will work as part of a highly experienced, friendly team of a Band 7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and also rotational band 5s, Band 4s and support workers. A good range of Band 5 rotations is essential. The post holder will be expected to provide regular post graduate training within their clinical specialty and work alongside Band 7s to complete some departmental managerial duties.

We can also offer development roles for the successful candidate who may require additional support

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Band 6 Physiotherapists work closely with all users of our services and their families, friends and carers who all play an invaluable contribution in how our users experience our services. Band 6 therapists are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services provided across the health economy by:

• To manage daily a clinical specialist caseload within each of these rotationsand be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give highly specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
• To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team
• To be actively involved with training within the Department

Each clinical area has friendly supportive teams where regular meetings, CPD and supervision is available

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

Job summary

Band 6 Experienced Rotational Physiotherapist - MSK & Orthopaedics

We are excited to welcome an experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist to complete 6-month rotations between inpatient orthopaedics and MSK Outpatients.

The successful applicant will work onsite at the Royal Berkshire Hospital covering the following rotations: upper limb MSK outpatients, lower limb MSK outpatients, hand therapy outpatients, inpatient orthopaedics (covering trauma and elective surgery).

Please Note: This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

• To be an experienced Physiotherapist delivering patient centred, caring therapy for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).
• To be professionally responsible for all aspects of your own work including the therapeutic management of patients in your care, with support from your supervisor.
• To use your physiotherapy knowledge and skills to provide specialist support and advice to the multi-disciplinary team and to manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner
• To deliver a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service in the Therapy team.
• To be a member of the Therapy Department team, contributing to service development in Therapies and the Trust.

About us

We are one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country - serving a population of more than 500,000 people - and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job summary

We are looking for an 8a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join the team for Adults with a Learning Disability at the Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).

The Unit provides assessment and treatment to people with a Learning Disability and / or Autistic People who have a Mental Health condition and/or demonstrate distress through their behaviour. The service aims to become a centre of excellence.

You will be part of a rich multi-disciplinary team including Nursing, Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language therapy, and provide a Clinical Psychology service via complex assessment, intervention, training, consultation & supervision. Our teams are experienced, cohesive & mutually supportive.

Psychology is highly valued in the Learning Disability service. We have a caring & mutually supportive culture that is a vital foundation for the challenging but rewarding work that we do.

As a key part of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, psychology is committed to compassionate, respectful & equitable care for people with Learning Disabilities using a biopsychosocial model that is trauma-informed & sensitive to the individual contexts in which distress arises in a population with limited or no power. We have links with both the Plymouth and Exeter Doctoral Programmes & there is a strong research department within DPT.

Main duties of the job

To improve the psychological health & well-being of people with Learning Disabilities and to provide psychological services to people are admitted to The Brook.

This will be achieved in this post by:

1. Ensuring the systematic provision of a high quality psychological service to people with Learning Disabilities who are admitted.

2. Providing clinical leadership, co-ordination and supervision for staff, trainees and volunteers employed by or attached to the psychology service.

3. Taking a leadership role in the development and delivery of psychological interventions for people with Learning Disabilities

4. Overseeing the delivery of psychological support of the patients on the unit, and providing advice and consultancy to patients and professionals.

5. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.

6. The post holder will receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance with Trust policy and Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the Health Professions Council/British Psychological Society.

7. Contributing to the management of psychology services within the unit.

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 Employer.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within East Staffs Community Hospitals for a Level 1 Band 5 registered Social Worker.

You will be part of the East Staffs Community Hospital Team and will work closely within the multi-disciplinary team members including Discharge Liaison Nurses, Discharge facilitators, Therapists, Social Workers Social Care Assessors, Nurses, Partner Agencies and Community D2A Teams.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the personalisation and social inclusion agenda, in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individual who possess excellent communication and organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues, enabling individuals to remain in their own home through the promotion of independence; preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and be a team player who is able to forge excellent working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced community hospital environment whilst producing a high standard of recording Statutory assessments and other documentation that support the discharge pathways. The applicant will work within a range of relevant principles including Recovery and Personalisation; empowering individuals to take control through personalised, strengths and asset based models of assessment and intervention and putting them at the centre of everything we do, recognising the rights of all individuals to gain access to valued roles, relationships, activities and facilities within their local community.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-AFC-26-8317190

Job locations

Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Plantation Lane

Tamworth

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Job description Job responsibilities On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. You will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
• Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
• A commitment to on-going personal and professional development
• To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable

• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times A commitment to on-going personal and professional development To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE) Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice Experience Essential Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers Desirable Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Plantation Lane

Tamworth

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Plantation Lane

Tamworth

B78 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Whether you're newly qualified or looking to progress into a Band 6 role, this is your opportunity to grow, thrive, and make a real impact - both in your career and in our community. Join our friendly, multidisciplinary team supporting both an inpatient rehabilitation ward, and the community setting delivering care in Shaftesbury and surrounding area.

This is a Band 5 to Band 6 developmental post, designed to support your progression. You will be offered a structured development plan with clear milestones, supportive supervision and mentorship from experienced clinicians and the potential to progress to a permanent Band 6 role within 12 months, subject to successful completion of the plan.

We foster a culture of learning, innovation, and mutual support, offering opportunities to work across a variety of settings and develop a broad range of skills and experiences. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential for this role.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Main duties of the job

The post holder would be required to provide OT based rehab for a range of physical presentations such as orthopaedics, frailty, falls, cognitive impairment and many more. Skills required to fulfil this role include knowledge and experience in moving and handling, experience of using a range of equipment, experience of carrying out cognitive assessments, skills to holistically assess and formulate a patient centred rehab program, knowledge and experience of working with the older person, particularly with frailty.

The team also provide a 7 day service to support admission avoidance for patients in their own homes. Skills required to manage this cohort of patients include the ability to recognise and manage a deteriorating patient, problem solving and crisis management of an acute situation, skills in carrying out a basic physical assessment including basic observations and recognising when it is appropriate to escalate.

The post holder will be required to work with the rest of the team to provide cover across the 7 days on a rota basis. They will also be required to carry out rehab and assessment on the rehab ward or when in community to cover duty which involves working until 18.00 to cover any urgent referrals.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, organisation, caseload management, autonomous working, supervision of junior colleagues, problem solving and innovative thing to inform service development.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'Good' in 2026. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year p.a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-C234.26

Job locations

Westhaven Hospital

Radipole Lane

Weymouth

DT4 0QE

United Kingdom

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.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

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. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training
• Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
• Recent previous experience within a comparable role
• Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff or supervising a student
• Experience of devising and delivering training

FINANCE/RESOURCES

Essential

• Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES

Essential

• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours.
• Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
• Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required.
• Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution
• Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
• Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty Membership of the relevant Professional Body Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessors training Evidence of recent professional development in an up to date portfolio Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level Recent previous experience within a comparable role Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention. Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff or supervising a student Experience of devising and delivering training FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES Essential Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES Essential Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours. Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities. Able to analyse and assess situations and to interpret potentially conflicting situations and determine appropriate action, where there is a range of options and judgement is required. Demonstrable ability to analyse situations and provide a resolution Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skill and competence based on current evidence BUSINESS TRAVEL Essential Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westhaven Hospital

Radipole Lane

Weymouth

DT4 0QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Westhaven Hospital

Radipole Lane

Weymouth

DT4 0QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Senior Radiographer Cheltenham Hospital | Radiology | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As Britain's largest Healthcare Charity, we've invested in state-of-the-art equipment and we're committed to giving you more time to focus on what matters. Bring your caring nature and an eye for detail to work at Nuffield Health. With the emphasis on high quality care, here's where you'll shine.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Radiographer, you will: See each patient as an individual, offering understanding and empathy Deliver a high-quality diagnostic imaging service for a varied caseload - in the department, on the ward and in theatre Work with leading practitioners and cutting-edge practices, equipment and facilities Carry out scoping to develop policies and procedures Supervise and develop junior colleagues Ensure a service of the highest quality is delivered with sensitivity and compassion

About us

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.

Job summary

Radiology Assistant (Bank) York Hospital | Ad hoc | Part time Up to £16.10 per hour depending on experience We are the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. And we have a lot to offer our people, from state-of-the-art facilities to exceptional flexible rewards. In return, we ask that you see each patient as an individual, carrying out your work with understanding and empathy.It's about creating the highest standard of care. It starts with you. A chance to be a part of a dynamic radiology departme

Main duties of the job

As our Radiology Assistant you will: Assist patients throughout their time within the department and preparing patients prior to their imaging. Assisting the Radiographers in maintaining an efficient daily work list, workflow of patients. Assist Radiologists in carrying out radiological examinations/chaperoning patients. Deal with service user queries and patient appointments using Radiology IT systems. Be responsible for stock maintenance and ordering. Deal with patient image transfer to and from other health institutions.

About us

About Nuffield Health York Hospital Nuffield Health York Hospital opened in 2004 and we provide a comprehensive range of private healthcare services, our areas of specialty include cosmetic surgery, male and female health and spinal care and our facilities and high standards of care make Nuffield Health York Hospital, one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the area. We have also received a "Good" rating from the CQC.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation in within the East area of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Rotations are every six months and include;

• Acute medical
• Rehabilitation
• CRT
• Stroke acute
• Stroke rehabilitation
• ESD stroke
• Orthopaedics
• Older persons mental health inpatient
• Older persons mental health community
• Adult inpatient mental health
• Community adult mental health
• Paediatrics
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Home First
• Primary care Wrexham and Flintshire

Successful candidates will be supported by band 6 and band 7 occupational therapists within each team and join the band 5 peer supervision sessions.

We have recently launched our new career development framework (preceptorship) for band 5 staff to enhance learning opportunities and maximise Continuing Professional Development.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will be able to gain experience working across an ever growing and varied Occupational Therapy rotation, building a rich knowledge and skills base on which to practice.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

At Unity Healthcare we are looking for a compassionate, experienced and highly organised Phlebotomist to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in patient care by delivering high-quality blood collection services across our four sites (Haverhill, Long Melford, Lavenham and Glemsford) and supporting the wider clinical team in providing excellent healthcare to our local community.

As a valued member of our practice, you will work closely with clinical staff and administrative colleagues to ensure patients receive a safe, efficient and positive experience. We pride ourselves on providing patient-centred care in a welcoming environment and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork and outstanding customer service.

If you are passionate about helping people, enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare setting and want to be part of a practice that values and supports its staff, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a safe, efficient and professional phlebotomy service to our patients, ensuring samples are collected, labelled and processed accurately. You will work closely with the wider clinical team to support patient care, maintain clinical standards and contribute to the smooth running of our treatment room services. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a caring approach, as you will regularly support patients who may be anxious about blood tests. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, adhering to infection prevention and control procedures, managing clinical stock within your area of work and helping to ensure an excellent patient experience at all times. As part of a multidisciplinary practice team, you will be expected to work collaboratively and contribute to the delivery of high-quality primary care services.

The Unity Practice is run by Suffolk GP Federation CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company.

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly supportive, friendly, and forward- thinking Speech Therapy team.

We are seeking a part time experienced speech and language therapist eager to develop skills working holistically with a varied paediatric caseload within community settings across Bury.

The community service supports service users primarily between 0-5 years of age with some school age children and as such there will be some flexibility in the age of the client group this role will support.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop/focus on a clinical specialism.As a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist you will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that our service users' speech, language and communication needs are met through the delivery of high-quality person-centred care.

You will be provided with robust supervision and personal development opportunities in your clinical specialism.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high standard of clinical work when carrying out specialist assessment/intervention for children with speech, language, communication disorders, manage own caseload independently.
• Develop and provide enhanced knowledge and skills in evidence based practice in own clinical specialism, provide specialist advice / training to other professionals and Carers.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance framework, demonstrate knowledge of / adherence to professional, national and local clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Compliance with continuous professional development to maintain registration with RCSLT and HCPC, identify personal learning and development objectives through line management and performance review framework, access clinical and safeguarding supervision in compliance with local policy.
• Champion service user experience, contribute to continuous improvement within the team.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire- to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata / per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

236-UEC-P355-26

Job locations

Radcliffe Primary Care Centre

Church St West

Radcliffe

M262SP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• Member of RCSLT
• HCPC Registration - Licence to Practise

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of relevant special interest groups
• Dysphagia qualification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• oRelevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level
• oWell established knowledge oof assessment tools relevant to the client group
• oWell established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
• oWell established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group)
• oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• oWell-developed concentration skills
• oGood organisational and prioritisation skills
• oGood auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit

Desirable

• oBasic signing training o
• o Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
• oHanen trained.

Person Specification Registration Essential Member of RCSLT HCPC Registration - Licence to Practise Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Desirable Membership of relevant special interest groups Dysphagia qualification Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential oEvidence of successful completion of specialist short courses oRelevant experience at undergraduate / post graduate level oWell established knowledge oof assessment tools relevant to the client group oWell established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) oWell established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) oExcellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills oDemonstrates good analytical and reflection skills oWell-developed concentration skills oGood organisational and prioritisation skills oGood auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Demonstrates ability to be a good team member oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit Desirable oBasic signing training o o Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) oHanen trained.

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radcliffe Primary Care Centre

Church St West

Radcliffe

M262SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Radcliffe Primary Care Centre

Church St West

Radcliffe

M262SP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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