Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative and dynamic place to work. Our values - Patient Centred and Safe, Professional, Responsive and Friendly - are at the core of our practice and care and are the basis for our interactions with patients and each other.

We work collaboratively with our NHS partners across Wiltshire and into Dorset and Hampshire to ensure that local people have access to the best possible healthcare services.

Due to increased funding for stroke intensity rehabilitation we are looking for a motivated individual who is committed to working as part of our neuro rehab team providing specialist stroke therapy to optimise quality of life.

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist with Stroke and/or Neuro experience to join the Stroke team. The role will be based on the stroke unit within Salisbury hospital assessing and managing a varied caseload including a range of neurological conditions within this specialised area.

Professional and specialist supervision is available from senior members of staff, and successful candidates will be working closely with all areas of the MDT.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Lauren Hicks - Stroke Rehabilitation Intensity Lead Sarah Gibney - Clinical Lead Stroke Physiotherapist ([email protected]) or Claire Shutler or Claire Shutler - Clinical Lead Stroke Occupational Therapist ([email protected])

Phone - 01722 336262 bleep 1459.

Main duties of the job

Our ideal candidate will be confident with appropriate experience, clearly able to demonstrate a desire to actively participate in all aspects of the role. They must be willing and able to lead on various elements of the work in this exciting and demanding acute area of physiotherapy. The successful candidate must be an effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. They will be able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning and have the ability to explain their decisions and actions in a way that all concerned will be able to understand. They must also be able to demonstrate evidence of recent learning and examples of continued professional and clinical development.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Principle Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at Gatwick IRC, based in the heart of Gatwick, providing care to around 440 patients. Within this role you will be working closely with the multidisciplinary to provide high quality care for patients with complex mental health needs. The applicant must be familiar with trauma informed practice and trained in at least one trauma specific intervention. The applicant will be part of the Integrated Mental Health Team and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service

Hours

2.5 days per week 8am-4pm, we can offer some flexibility with hours

Salary

You'll receive an annual salary from £72,000 to £79,000per annumFTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training
• Undertake psychological assessments and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliver and oversee the delivery of 1:1 psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

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

About us

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

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

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

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist;
• Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties eg: CBT, Systemic /family therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, CAT, DBT, Mentalisation, Schema Therapy
• Critical awareness of a range of psychological models applicable to delivering psychological approaches in remand prisons .
• A working knowledge of current good practice and recent government policies relating to health services and professional guidelines;

Job summary

Join us at the Community Frailty Hub, where we are committed to providing integrated neighbourhood-based care to support patients to live well in their own homes for longer. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our supportive, forward-thinking team delivering high quality person centred, patient led care for people living with frailty in York.

Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle for work are essential for this role.

Please be aware we can not offer sponsorship at this time.

Nimbuscare is a GP-led provider organisation delivering urgent care, community services and neighbourhood-based models of care across Yorkshire. We exist to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities and support the sustainability of primary and community care through collaboration, innovation and strong system partnerships.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder may work independently within an agreed scope of practice, enabling and monitoring patients, identifying early signs of deterioration, escalating concerns appropriately and maintain accurate documentation.

Providing care, support and reablement for patients living with frailty in the community to allow then to live safely, as independently within their own homes.

The role includes a comprehensive and mandatory training in core skills such as safeguarding, communication and infection control.

Please read the full job description attached.

Main duties of the job

Accountable for the delivery of efficient and appropriate care in accordance with relevant standards, guidelines and codes of conduct under the guidance of clinical staff.

To perform first visit assessments of patients in their own home following referral and assessment from a clinician. To update pre-visit summary and lone working questionnaire as appropriate.

To facilitate care and support as appropriate.

Encourage patient engagement to meet their goals and objectives as set out in a person-centered care plan.

To work as part of the Frailty Hub signposting to referral pathways within the MDT.

Support patients to complete home exercise programmes as advised by the therapy team.

Ensure patients comfort, safety, and dignity always, respecting privacy and always ensuring confidentiality.

Ensure all care and support is focused on promoting independence.

To maintain written records on System One and other related information as required and report all changes in the patients condition to the Team in an accurate and timely manner.

To assist and support patients and carers as appropriate. To assist patients with their activities of living, including prompting and administrating medication (in line with training, competency and agreed protocols), diet, maintaining personal hygiene, assessing and using toilet facilities as appropriate.

About us

Who are we?

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.

What we do?

We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.

How we do it?

By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to joinour integrated Mental Healthteam at HMP Garth.

HMP Garth, a category BCategory B men's prison, located in the village of Ulnes Walton, in Lancashire. The site houses around 800 patients aged 21+.We are seeking a strong clinical, counselling or forensic psychologistwho has previously worked within a fully integrated mental health service, and understands the needs of the Psychological services required and delivered within a prison healthcare setting. As part of this role you will be managing an Assistant Psychologist as well as developing the psychological services at the site.

Hours

2.5 days per week betweenMonday to Friday 9am-5pm

If you are looking for full time position we can offer additional sessions working at HMP Wymott.

Salary

You'll receive an annual salary of between £64,455 and £74,896 per annum depending on experience FTE, which will be pro rata for the part time hours.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Main duties of the job

As a Psychologist,your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Support the development and embedding of a trauma-informed mental health service model across sites
• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)
• Undertake psychological assessments
• Support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

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

About us

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

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

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

Qualifications, skills and experience required:

• Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist and registered with the HCPC as a practitioner psychologist;
• Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties eg: CBT, Systemic /family therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, CAT, DBT, Mentalisation, Schema Therapy
• Critical awareness of a range of psychological models applicable to delivering psychological approaches in remand prisons .
• A working knowledge of current good practice and recent government policies relating to health services and professional guidelines;

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologisttojoin our Integrated Mental Healthteam atHMP Preston, a category BPrison located inLancashire, housing around 750 patients. The site is based just of off the A59 and is accessible via public transport. Within this role you will work collaboratively with the Integrated Mental Health and will be an integral part of the clinical leadership team supporting the development of the psychological therapies service, as well as line managing an Assistant Psychologist and supporting them with the delivery of interventions.

Hours

Monday to Friday9am-5pm This position is full time,however part time working 3 days can be considered.

Salary

You'll receive an annual salary between£68,082 and £78,808per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Clinical supervision and service oversight support from the Cluster Lead Psychologist and support from the wider national Psychological therapies team

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

Main duties of the job

As aPsychologist,your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT)
• Undertake psychological assessments
• Support complex multi-disciplinary formulations
• Deliver psychological interventions to cases of complexity
• Deliver and oversee 1:1 and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme
• Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required
• Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate

If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
• Free gym on site
• Indemnity insurance costs will be covered

About us

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

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

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

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

Requirements

• Registered with professional body or regulatory body as appropriate to psychological therapy discipline i.e., HCPC/BPS
• Qualified Clinical, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist
• Experience working with psychological trauma

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

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£68,082 to £78,808 a year £68,082 – £78,808 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

14445-6

Job locations

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical -

To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care.

To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments;

To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan;

To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments;

To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group;

To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff;

To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate;

To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff;

Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community;

To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions;

To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments;

To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes;

To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others;

To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal;

To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings.

In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team;

Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team;

Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.

Teaching, training and supervision

To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;

To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment;

To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations;

To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines;

Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology;

To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs;

To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements;

To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies;

To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives;

Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service;

To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service;

To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs);

To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service;

Research, service evaluation & audit

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members;

To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision;

To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation

To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work

To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

Professional -

To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly;

To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS);

To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures;

To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues;

To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare

To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager;

To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.

Other

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

Job description Job responsibilities In this senior clinician role, the Principal Psychologist will provide clinical leadership to the mental health team, ensuring the delivery of effective psychological services that support the unique challenges faced by individuals in prison. The Principal Psychologist will work collaboratively with the prison's senior leadership team and external stakeholders, and will actively contribute to regional quality review processes and service development meetings, ensuring that mental health services are continuously improved and aligned with best practices and meeting agreed targets. This role will work closely with the wider national psychological therapies team and contribute to service model review and improvement against new research and in line with best practice and NICE guidelines. Additionally, the role involves contributing to regional quality review and service development meetings to ensure that mental health services are responsive to the needs of individuals in prison and actively work to minimize the cycle of intergenerational trauma. By leading initiatives that connect individuals with essential resources and support, the Principal Psychologist will play a vital role in promoting the mental well-being of both patients and staff within a remand prison setting.MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESClinical - To provide highly specialist psychological assessment of high complex patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members (when appropriate) and others involved in the patients care. To make highly specialist clinical decisions and clinical judgements about patient care, processes and service developments; To provide specialist trauma informed, psychological insight, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan; To lead and evaluate the implementation of a range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models, and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses; engage in structured and dynamic risk assessments; To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking in to account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors including historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group; To contribute directly and indirectly to a trauma informed, psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all clients of the service, promoting the psychological mindedness of staff; To contribute a psychosocial, trauma informed perspective within the multidisciplinary team including for those patients not directly on the psychologists caseload and attend individual patient reviews and risk management meetings where appropriate; To attend ACCT reviews and segregation reviews in the prison as appropriate and to offer psychological opinion about management and appropriate referrals in that context and, offer psychological understanding into CSIP plans to support management of patients within the wing by prison staff; Foster good working relationships with Offender Management, Probation to Reconnect services to a psychologically informed understanding of patients needs during transition into open conditions or release into the community; To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, highly complex/sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans to the patient, appropriate professional colleagues and to family members, as appropriate, and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of multi-disciplinary discussions; To be able to complete and interpret formal psychometric assessments; To maintain accurate clinical records and keep the PTS dashboard up to date with outcomes data for patient/service and staff outcomes; To contribute to the development of specialized individual treatment plans or packages of care for patients with complex psychological problems and who may present a risk of harm to themselves or others; To be able to manage the emotional impact of working, often one-to-one, with people who can be in crisis, who can show high levels of arousal and can be actively self-harming or suicidal; To work jointly with other psychologists/therapists, to plan and hand over the psychological assessment and treatments of patients that may continue after either transfer to other prisons or released in the community or other recovery-based settings. In liaison with Mental Leads and/or Heads of Healthcare and the National Head of Psychological Therapies, identify opportunities for and conduct service development projects in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team; Participate in and contribute to CPD and peer supervision within the wider healthcare team; Active engagement in appropriate practice supervision.Teaching, training and supervision To receive regular clinical supervision from an appropriately qualified and experienced supervisor, in accordance with the BPS and the HCPC guidelines and, where appropriate, from other senior professional colleagues and, to supervise junior psychology colleagues and other therapists and MDT colleagues as appropriate;To provide training and supervision for members of the service (healthcare and prison) in the delivery of psychologically, trauma informed care and treatment; To provide specialist advice and consultation and training to members of other disciplines within the teams and to non-psychology manager of the teams on psychological understanding, interventions and evaluations; To develop and deliver teaching as appropriate for members of staff from other disciplines; Responsible for planning, delivery and clinical supervision of a specialist psychology training placement for trainees on the postgraduate doctoral courses in clinical/counselling and/ or forensic psychology; To develop further post-qualification experience in psychology over and above that provided through training by engaging in a clearly planned CPD programme in accordance with British Psychological Society guidance and in line with service model and needs; To contribute to peer psychology supervision sessions. Management, recruitment, policy and service development To plan and supervise the work of undergraduate psychology students, and trainee psychologists and be responsible for their support in their placements; To contribute to proposals and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies; To advise the Mental Health lead and/or Heads of Healthcare on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing in line with best practice and service objectives; Responsible for contributing to the planning, organizing, auditing and developing of policy strategies for the delivery of the psychological therapies service; To contribute to proposals for and implementation of policy and service development changes in relation to psychology and psychological therapies within the service; To take responsibility for representation of the profession at appropriate service development and governance meetings as agreed with their Line Manager and in line with Personal and Professional Development Plans (PDPs); To contribute to recruitment shortlisting and interviewing as appropriate across the service; Research, service evaluation & audit To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual/ group work and work with other team members; To undertake project management, including complex audit, research and service evaluation projects, with colleagues within the service, to help develop service provision; To prepare and present information from audits, evaluations and research to professional audiences within and outside the Organisation To prepare papers for publication based on audit, evaluation, research and development work To utilise theory, evidence based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.Professional - To attend regional and national Psychological Therapies meetings, service development and other relevant meetings regularly; To adhere to professional/accrediting body codes of conduct, policies and procedures (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, BPS); To be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate, contribute to the formulation and review of Practice Plus Group policies and procedures; To maintain and develop high standards of psychology/psychological therapy practice by engaging in continuing professional development and co-operative working/networking with therapists, clinical, counselling and forensic psychologist colleagues; To receive regular line management supervision by the Head of Healthcare To participate in the organisations annual performance review and personal development planning process with the clinical supervisor and line manager; To keep up to date with legislation, national directives, policies and NICE guidelines in relation to the work delivered.Other This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.

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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.

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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

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice

Address

HMP Preston

2 Ribbleton Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR1 5AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

At St Lukes Hospice, we believe in delivering compassionate, dignified, and holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses. Were looking for a dedicated Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, youll work under the direction of a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, individualised care that respects each persons dignity, choice, and individuality. Youll be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This role is for 24 hours a week.

About us

St Lukes is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond. Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Lukes plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Lukes so special.

Job summary

**SUBJECT TO AFC BANDING APPROVAL**

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Duty Mental Health Practitioner to join us in a new role in an established Talking Therapies service.

You will work as part of our Talking Therapies services dealing closely with a wide range of stakeholders providing first-class clinical care.

You should hold a current registration to a professional health registered body, maintain ongoing professional development and training to the equivalent of safeguarding Level 3.

Experience should include:

• working within NHS mental health services with a range of mental health issues.
• assessing & managing multiple presentations of risk. multidisciplinary working.
• assessment & managing wide range of safeguarding issues. working with people with depression and anxietywho may present in acute mental distress
• providing risk & safeguarding advice, consultation and/or supervision to other practitioners.

If you are a highly organised and motivated individual with a commitment to the NHS and patient care then we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the day-to-day management of the duty team. This will include triaging complex referrals that come into the service that may come from professionals or clients self-referring. The post holder will manage, process, hear and deliver sensitive information which may be distressing in nature, and will manage risk within the triage process.

The post holder will also be required to caseload manage members of the therapy team both routinely and on demand, specifically where a team member needs immediate supervision relating to risk management of a client presenting in crisis.

The development of positive working relationships and the ability to work autonomously with partners, agencies and bodies both internal and external to the trust is key to the successful application of this role.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Band 2 Physiotherapy Assistant

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a qualified Physiotherapist, your application will not be considered for this role.

We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to come and join our team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

In this role you work closely with patients, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team, undertaking an array of responsibilities and tasks to support the smooth running of the Therapies service.

This post is rotational, covering areas such as Medicine, Elderly Care, ICU & Surgery, Respiratory & the Acute Stroke Unit.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received - if interested, please therefore apply as soon as you can.

We CANNOT provide visa sponsorship for this job role.

Main duties of the job

To be a Physiotherapy assistant working to assist the Physiotherapist in the therapeutic management of patients for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Hospital (RBFT).

Under supervision to facilitate and participate in ongoing patient treatment.

To work effectively as a team member in carrying out, under direction, exercise and mobility programmes.

To participate in providing a high quality, effective and efficient physiotherapy service.

Under supervision of a Physiotherapist, provide a range of activities, instructing and guiding patients, individually or in groups, to support them in achieving identified goals and promoting independence.

To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service, including clerical and housekeeping tasks.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country.

The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.

The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Readings biggest employer.

The CQC recently 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

Join St Luke's Hospice as a Hospitality Assistant and help provide a welcoming, high-quality service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Working as part of our Hospitality Team, you'll support the delivery of food and beverages throughout the hospice, maintain clean and safe hospitality areas, and contribute to the comfort and wellbeing of those in our care. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for customer service who wants to make a meaningful difference in a compassionate healthcare environment. We offer up to 30 hours per week and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a friendly and professional hospitality service across the hospice, serving food and refreshments to patients, visitors and staff. The role includes supporting patients with food and drink choices, ensuring dietary requirements are communicated accurately, maintaining high standards of food hygiene and infection prevention, cleaning and restocking hospitality areas, processing payments, monitoring stock levels and working closely with both catering and clinical teams. You'll also support volunteers and new team members where required and contribute to creating a positive experience for everyone who visits St Luke's.

About us

St Lukes is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond. Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Lukes plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Lukes so special.

Job summary

We are looking for a welcoming, efficient and highly organised Duty Manager to join our practice team, working 30 hours per week.

This is a varied, hands-on role responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our practices. You will provide visible leadership to the administrative and reception teams, maintain high standards of patient service and help ensure that operational processes are completed safely, effectively and on time.

We are looking for someone approachable and proactive who can confidently manage competing priorities, support colleagues and respond calmly to the changing demands of a busy primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

The Duty Manager will oversee the smooth day-to-day running of reception and administrative team. This includes coordinating staffing and workloads, monitoring key workflows, supporting planning and ensuring urgent tasks are prioritised and escalated appropriately.

The role also involves leading and developing the team, maintaining excellent patient service, responding to operational pressures and ensuring compliance with practice policies, CQC standards and health and safety requirements.

About us

Stratford Health Centre and The Forest Practice form a growing primary care practice group serving more than 16,000 patients within the London Borough of Newham.

We are part of the wider Newham NW2 Primary Care Network, which serves a combined population of more than 40,000 patients. Our two practice sites are approximately one kilometer apart and are operationally integrated, with aligned policies and procedures.

Our clinical and administrative teams work across both practices, providing a flexible, collaborative and productive operating model.

We are always looking for new talent and welcome ideas and initiatives that strengthen patient services, support team development and contribute to the long-term sustainability of our practices.

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated individual to join our clinical pharmacy team as an Advanced Pharmacist - Women and Children. This is fixed term 12 month post to cover maternity leave. You will provide a clinical pharmacy service to our womens and childrens wards. Therefore significant recent and relevant experience of providing a clinical pharmacy service to paediatrics is expected.

You will also be responsible for providing directorate support to the women and children directorate within the Family and Specialist Services division

You will be strongly encouraged to come up with innovative ideas to improve the clinical service alongside increased medicines efficiency savings.

You will require excellent communication and leadership skills, and be comfortable collaborating with clinicians, managers, nurses and others to ensure that pharmaceutical care of ill patients with a range of clinical conditions is safe and optimised. You will also be involved in training and teaching junior members of the pharmacy team alongside the wider MDT.

Line management experience would be beneficial, as you will be involved in the sickness management, appraisal and general line management responsibilities of our team of rotational band 7 staff.

Main duties of the job

You will be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or be able to demonstrate equivalent and transferrable experience. You will also be a registered non-medical prescriber.

Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.

The role will include participation in weekend and bank holiday working.

Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and experience of audit, risk management and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff.

This role is critical to providing a high quality clinical service to patients. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, have the ability to delegate effectively and to work as part of a team with a 'can do' positive attitude.

About us

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others

CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has lead to nomination for a HSJ award

Job summary

Job title:Social Prescribing Link Worker

Location:Sunderland

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 Hours

Salary: £32,184.87

Main duties of the job

You will play a vital role in supporting people take greater control of their health and wellbeing. Provide time, space and personalised support, focusing on 'what matters to me' and work with individuals to understand their strengths, needs and priorities, helping to build confidence, independence and resilience.

About us

Join an award-winning organisation. For the third consecutive year, Sunderland GP Alliance has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and holds the Better Health at Work Gold Award with Continuing Excellence status. In addition, we offer 33 days' annual leave and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.

Sunderland GP Alliance is a not-for-profit collaboration of GP practices in Sunderland.

All GP Practices in Sunderland are members of the organisation, covering approximately 285,000 patients.

The Alliance also runs three practices: Monument Surgeries, South Hylton and New Silksworth.

Job summary

Exciting Bank Opportunities: Psychological Practitioners & Senior Psychologists

York and North Yorkshire Trailblazer Resilience Hub (hosted by Nimbuscare)

In your application, please state which role you are interested in: Psychological Practitioner or Senior Psychologist.

For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

Main duties of the job

Provides specialist psychological assessment, therapy, supervision, and service development within a trauma-informed Hub.

For full details, please see supporting documents for the full job description attached.

About us

Who are we?

Nimbuscare is a not-for-profit, socially driven organisation within the NHS family. Were collaborative, agile and innovative at our core, working with partners across the system to remove complexity, inspire trust and create person-centred solutions that make healthcare better for everyone.

What we do?

We work towards making a complex system simpler. Creating better, more seamless care closer to home.

How we do it?

By collaborating closely with GP Members, Patient Safety Partners and wider health and care organisations, combining shared insight and expertise to improve outcomes for local people.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are currently in consultation regarding the rotas, so the rota patterns are subject to change.

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• Wecannotoffer Visa sponsorship for this post.

• Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations
• Able to implement boundaries.
• Able to adapt and respond quickly.

If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

• Starting rate is £16.34 per hour, rising to £18.04 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £21.79 per hour, rising to £24.05 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £24.51 per hour, rising to £27.06 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £32.68 per hour, raising to £36.08 per hour.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Job summary

As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagnostic procedures, diagnostic results and patient care in a specialised or general area of work. You will maintain, evaluate and adapt aspects of the clinical imaging service as required.

To use acquired skills and knowledge to influence your own practice and that of others and to develop new and effective ways of working that improve the care of the patient and the daily running of the ultrasound department.

Support all members of the team within your direct span of responsibility in order to assist the delivery of the service and achieve individual and group objectives.

The post holder will develop their clinical leadership through involvement in the development of clinical practice in a specific area of expertise. Undertake and participate in research, audit and evidence-based practice. Evaluating results and disseminating them through education and teaching, using them to influence best clinical practice.

Provide support and act as a mentor to other radiographers, sonographers and student sonographers when necessary. Promoting and developing your specialty and actively participating in developing other roles and initiatives in the imaging field.

The department has just completed a significant equipment investment programme and is committed to training and the development of the profession.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the position of Band 7 Sonographer to join our team, where you will work in a multidisciplinary environment that is challenging, rewarding, enjoyable and where your professional skills are respected. The successful candidate will join the Ultrasound team team in providing a comprehensive imaging service responsive to the needs of the patient.Hours of duty are 37.5hrs per week, working between the hours of 8.30am-5pm, but with potential expansion to cover weekend. Part time hours would be considered.Candidates must have a CASE accredited Pg Dip in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent CASE accredited qualification and be registered with the HCPC. As a Trust, we recommend that individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team. As a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist you will play a key role in the provision of high quality physiotherapy services. Offering acomprehensive range of rotations within:

Frailty and A&E,Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery, Orthopaedics (trauma and electives), MSK outpatients, Integrated Community Neurorehabilitation Service (off site), Acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Acute Medicine (General, Respiratory, Haematology/Oncology/Gastro), Care of the Older Person, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Clifton Rehabilitation (off site).

You will be guided and well supported by senior and clinically specialised staff, engaging in regular supervision, objectives and appraisals to enhance your personal and professional development.

As a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist you will be required to take part in delivering a quality Physiotherapy Service in balance with working clinically alongside Consultants and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a problem solving approach to patient management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support other team members is essential.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the provision of Physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning of patients with multiple and sometimes complex diagnoses. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide a holistic patient centred service, working towards shared goals and a safe and timely discharge.

You will be expected to participate in weekend working and on call rotas on a rota basis.

You will be required to have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car for off site rotations.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job summary

Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?

The Phlebotomy Department is seeking responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work as Phlebotomists to work on the Blackpool Teaching Hospital wards, ED, clinics, outpatients and in patients homes across Fylde and Wyre. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and learn new skills in this interesting role. You will be required to perform venepuncture and must have a valid driving license and own vehicle.

Applicants need to be able and willing to start work at 07:30 am and weekends on rotation.

Please note - This vacancy willcloseearlier if enough applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Taking blood samples (performing venepuncture) from patients on hospital wards, outpatient clinics and in the Community ,which are then transported for analysis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Pathology Department

Particular qualities we are looking for include:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
• A passion for delivering excellent results and an eye for detail
• Good hand to eye coordination
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
• Able to adhere strictly to established protocols and Trust policies
• Have excellent work attendance and good time-keeping
• Provide a caring and professional service for users
• Maintain high standards of professional appearance
• Enthusiasm, determination and a positive, can-do attitude
• Willingness to work flexibility
• Willingness to work at short notice

You will need basic computer skills and be able to meet the physical demands of the job which include standing, bending, walking and have a full driving licence.

Previous hospital or community phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.

Applicants who present a professional appearance and caring attitude and who put patients at the heart of what they do are actively encouraged to apply.

About us

This post is part of the local phlebotomy service, to provide venepuncture both within the acute hospital and Community on the Fylde coast.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.

Job summary

Are you an experienced specialist speech and language therapist ready to step up, or a current highly specialist therapist seeking a fresh opportunity to develop leadership skills and contribute to meaningful service development especially in terms of universal and targeted offer in schools?

Our Merton Speech and Language Therapy Team is expanding! Were offering an exciting full-time highly specialist opportunity within our vibrant, friendly teamthis role will support Mertons response to the SEND reform and lead on delivery of our experts at hand offer for speech and language therapy support in primary schools.

Main duties of the job

*****Please apply via the link provided under Supporting Information and not directly through NHS Jobs. We recommend carefully following the instructions provided in the advert.*****

About us

Merton is the employer of choice for those looking to further their career in public services.

Our culture is one of staff empowerment to deliver real improvements for the communities we serve and on clear career development.Together we want to build a better Merton.

We offeraccess to the local government pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK; 27.5 days paid holiday, rising to 32.5 days after five years of service; flexible working; and a first-class staff development programme.

We are, as you would expect, proud to be an equal opportunities employer and have committed to paying the London Living Wage to all our staff and contractors to ensure a fair wage for everyone working for us.

Job summary

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are currently in consultation regarding the rotas, so the rota patterns are subject to change.

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• Wecannotoffer Visa sponsorship for this post.

• Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations
• Able to implement boundaries.
• Able to adapt and respond quickly.

If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

• Starting rate is £16.34 per hour, rising to £18.04 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £21.79 per hour, rising to £24.05 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £24.51 per hour, rising to £27.06 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £32.68 per hour, raising to £36.08 per hour.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Job summary

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are currently in consultation regarding the rotas, so the rota patterns are subject to change.

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• Wecannotoffer Visa sponsorship for this post.

• Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations
• Able to implement boundaries.
• Able to adapt and respond quickly.

If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

• Starting rate is £16.34 per hour, rising to £18.04 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £21.79 per hour, rising to £24.05 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £24.51 per hour, rising to £27.06 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £32.68 per hour, raising to £36.08 per hour.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Job summary

Within our older adults homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Senior Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

Main duties of the job

• Provide effective leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling excellent standards.
• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents during the day or at night
• Person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

About us

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, youll have the chance to enhance your skills, gain an NVQ Level 3 qualification, and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy. Applicants for the Senior Night Care Assistant position will also be required to work night shifts, which attract additional enhancements in line with the same policy.

Job summary

Join us as a Clinical Assessment & Treatment Service Urgent Care Practitioner and use your enhanced clinical skills to help support people with urgent healthcare needs across Dorset.

As an Urgent Care Practitioner at Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Services (IUCS) you will benefit from the opportunity to rotate between IUCS services, utilising your telephone /video consultation assessment skills with progression into face to face mobile visits.

You will have a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by working for an organisation dedicated to delivering safe, responsive and patient focused service to people requiring healthcare advice and assistance.

Being a non - medical prescriber or currently on non- medical prescriber pathway (due to complete course within 6 months of start date) is essential for this post.

This role is a permanent full-time position supporting a 24/7 service, which includes public holidays, night shifts and weekends at an enhanced pay! We would be flexible and welcome part-time applications. For more information about the role please contact:James Bills, Advanced Clinical Practitioner: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

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.

The Urgent Care Practitioner post is designed for a clinician with enhanced clinical skills to support individuals with urgent healthcare needs through comprehensive assessment and short-term interventions. There will be opportunities to rotate across Integrated Urgent Care services, providing a dynamic and varied working environment.

The role involves conducting independent telephone assessments during core and out-of-hours, ensuring timely and accessible care and making complex clinical decisions. The role will then progress into face-to-face consultations delivered through mobile home visiting services during out-of-hours periods, supporting patients who require urgent care at home. Care will be provided to patients across all demographics, addressing unscheduled urgent care conditions, as well as minor injuries and illnesses.

To provide enhanced clinical advice, leadership and support ensuring the needs of the service are met. You will exercise and demonstrate high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis and enhanced decision-making skills through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and education.

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

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 'outstanding' in 2019. 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 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year p.a., pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

152-C237.26

Job locations

241 Ringwood Road

St Leonards

Ringwood

BH24 2RR

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 minimum PG dip (120 credits) at level 7 or working towards in a relevant subject, 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
• Non-Medical Prescriber - or currently on non- medical prescriber pathway, due to complete course within 6 months of start date
• Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
• Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice

JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Recent experience of face to face clinical practice, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning, judgement and decision making
• Evidence of risk management skills and experience.
• Evidence of involvement in meeting relevant clinical governance objectives.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice.
• Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing specialist advice
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
• Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses)
• Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols, and audit.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
• Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources.
• Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation.
• Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses)

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate publication, presentations, and personal research at local and regional events.
• Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 7 level

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Evidence of delivering education and training in practice.
• Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups.

FINANCE/RESOURCES

Essential

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

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING Essential Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by minimum PG dip (120 credits) at level 7 or working towards in a relevant subject, 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 Non-Medical Prescriber - or currently on non- medical prescriber pathway, due to complete course within 6 months of start date Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to area of clinical practice JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE Essential Recent experience of face to face clinical practice, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning, judgement and decision making Evidence of risk management skills and experience. Evidence of involvement in meeting relevant clinical governance objectives. Able to demonstrate knowledge of health policy and its application in practice. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing specialist advice Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention. Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses) Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols, and audit. Experience of multi-disciplinary working. Able to demonstrate innovation and effective use of resources. Able to demonstrate specialist expertise and knowledge underpinned by theory acquired through CPD in relation to clinical assessment, treatment and evaluation. Experience in telephone/remote triage (or willingness to attend relevant courses) Desirable Able to demonstrate publication, presentations, and personal research at local and regional events. Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 7 level MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE Essential Evidence of proactive involvement in the supervision and development of members of the multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of delivering education and training in practice. Able to act as a clinical supervisor and/or facilitate peer groups. FINANCE/RESOURCES Essential Able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe 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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

241 Ringwood Road

St Leonards

Ringwood

BH24 2RR

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

241 Ringwood Road

St Leonards

Ringwood

BH24 2RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Full Time 37 hours per week

We are currently in consultation regarding the rotas, so the rota patterns are subject to change.

Do you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who access our Homes? If you are dynamic, resilient, and dedicated, our children would really benefit from your support.

Working within the Childrens Homes is one of the most rewarding career choices you will make. If you have the drive and dedication, then you will enjoy an exciting and rewarding career with us.

Our Childrens Homes are registered with Ofsted and provide support for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring their line individual care plans and needs are met.

The ethos of the service is to provide children with a home-from-home experience and enhance and promote their life experiences and independence. You'll also be helping them to prepare for the next stage of their life.

Please note:

• The ability to drive with access to your own vehicle, a valid UK driving licence and business insurance is essential to the role.
• Wecannotoffer Visa sponsorship for this post.

• Candidates may find it helpful to download the HMRC app, which can provide an accessible summary of your employment history with dates to support your application.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

• Supervising the running of shifts within the Home.
• Provide supervision for staff.
• Supporting children and young people achieve their personal wishes and goals.
• Assisting with daily tasks and life skills.
• Striving for aspirational outcomes for the children.
• Creating fun and positive atmosphere.
• Organising and taking part in activities.
• Being proactive and innovative to seek new methods to engage.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Remaining calm in challenging situations
• Able to implement boundaries.
• Able to adapt and respond quickly.

If you have the above qualities but may not have all the practical skills yet, we will support you through training and development in line with your personal development plan and actively promote succession planning.

This is an enjoyable and rewarding position for someone who is caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

37 hours per week plus enhancements (up to £4,000 per year)

• Starting rate is £16.34 per hour, rising to £18.04 per hour.
• Overnight rate is £21.79 per hour, rising to £24.05 per hour.
• Saturday rate is £24.51 per hour, rising to £27.06 per hour.
• Sunday and bank holiday rate is £32.68 per hour, raising to £36.08 per hour.

We work on a 3 shift per 24 hours basis (AM/PM/Nights or sleep ins) and our homes are open up to 365 days a year.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Job summary

The post holder will work within the Familiar Faces team and be part of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Psychology. The Department offers specialist psychological input across Cumbria to patients with health and neurological problems.

Familiar Faces (FF) offers specialist input to adults across Cumbria, with complex physical, psychological and social difficulties, who may have chronic pain, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological symptoms and/or chronic fatigue. The patients seen by FF frequently attend across the health economy, often resulting in unnecessary interventions and procedures with the increased risk of potential harm. This also causes a pressure on the financial resources across the health and social care economy.

The Familiar Faces service offers specialist psychological input to those people who present frequently to GP, Ambulance and A&E Services but who do not have high levels of frailty or severe physical illness. This post will entail working both directly and indirectly with this group of clients who often have complex physical and psychosocial needs and with the services upon whom they place the greatest demands.

This post will contribute to this service aim and promote:

• Integrated working in primary and secondary care, across the heath economy/ICC
• Collaborative work with other professionals
• Teaching
• Training
• Supervision

Main duties of the job

Please see the full job description and person specification for a comprehensive list or roles and responsibilities.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

262-A-26-8201790-A

Job locations

North Carlisle Medical Centre

Eden Street

Carlisle

CA3 9JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the regulatory body eg. BABPC, RCN or HCPC
• Either: Clinical Psychologist: HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. BPS Accredited Clinical Psychology Training. Or : Health or Counselling Psychologist: HCPC registered Health or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist, with experience in clinical practice working with patients with health problems and long term conditions Or: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist With completed appropriate training in CBT therapy, eg Diploma, accredited by the BABCP, and equivalent to a Doctoral degree or higher level of professional knowledge, training and experience
• Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development

Desirable

• Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychological interventions.
• Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies eg. EMDR, CFT, ACT.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
• Experience of working with patients with wide range of psychological problems, e.g. community mental health, long term health conditions
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with physical health difficulties and emotional distress
• Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis in psychological intervention.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision
• Experience in the area of service of this post
• Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts.
• Experience of working with groups of service users.
• Experience of team working
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
• Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHS.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in spoken and written communication of complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional individuals and groups.
• A commitment to working in a compassionate way with colleagues and clients alike.
• Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies.
• Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Aptitude in service development
• Clinical leadership skills

Desirable

• Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service
• Ability to travel to any PHRP locations independent of Public transport

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the regulatory body eg. BABPC, RCN or HCPC Either: Clinical Psychologist: HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. BPS Accredited Clinical Psychology Training. Or : Health or Counselling Psychologist: HCPC registered Health or Counselling Practitioner Psychologist, with experience in clinical practice working with patients with health problems and long term conditions Or: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist With completed appropriate training in CBT therapy, eg Diploma, accredited by the BABCP, and equivalent to a Doctoral degree or higher level of professional knowledge, training and experience Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-qualification training in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development Desirable Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychological interventions. Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies eg. EMDR, CFT, ACT. Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings. Experience of working with patients with wide range of psychological problems, e.g. community mental health, long term health conditions Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with physical health difficulties and emotional distress Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis in psychological intervention. Desirable Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision Experience in the area of service of this post Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts. Experience of working with groups of service users. Experience of team working Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting. Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHS. Skills & Aptitudes Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in spoken and written communication of complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional individuals and groups. A commitment to working in a compassionate way with colleagues and clients alike. Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies. Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Aptitude in service development Clinical leadership skills Desirable Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc. Other Requirements Essential Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service Ability to travel to any PHRP locations independent of Public transport

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Carlisle Medical Centre

Eden Street

Carlisle

CA3 9JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Carlisle Medical Centre

Eden Street

Carlisle

CA3 9JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship during which the post holder will learn and put into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

The post holder will undertake a wide range of duties, providing a safe and effective pharmacy service in the following areas - dispensary, aseptic/technical services, procurement, distribution and medicines management/optimisation. They will also carry out the final accuracy checking of a range of prescriptions.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.