Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Experienced Healthcare Assistants to joinour cardiology ward at Aintree University HospitalYou must be highly motivated, innovative and have a passion for deliveringoutstanding care to our patients and our community.We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caringattitude towards patients, families and colleagues and who will be positive teammembers.This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants willbe offered full support in settling into your new role. We offer a full andcomprehensive training and induction period and you will assigned to a mentorwho will guide and support you through your learning and development.Please note that only candidates who provide a fully completed application form,that demonstrates how they meet the person specification for the post, will beshortlisted.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 08 , you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, toileting and maintaining dignity at all times.
• Supporting patients with eating and drinking, encouraging independence where possible and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Assisting with the safe mobilisation and transfer of patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Supporting patients who may be confused, distressed or living with dementia by providing reassurance, effective communication and compassionate care.
• Assisting with pressure area care and supporting measures to prevent falls and maintain patient safety.
• Working in partnership with patients, families and carers, treating everyone with kindness, respect and dignity.
• Accurately documenting care provided and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Participating in training, supervision and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-AMED-385-26

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects ofpersonal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained.Support of patients in managing incontinence.Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts andreports information to Registered nursePreparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting /feeding patients as necessary.Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the CateringDepartment with regard to the number of meals needed.Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of careCarry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise andmobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by theRegistered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospitalAssist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to registered nurseInitiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.

Job description Job responsibilities Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects ofpersonal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained.Support of patients in managing incontinence.Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts andreports information to Registered nursePreparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting /feeding patients as necessary.Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the CateringDepartment with regard to the number of meals needed.Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of careCarry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise andmobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by theRegistered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospitalAssist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to registered nurseInitiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Suitable work/life experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic computer skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ Level 2 Experience Essential Suitable work/life experience Desirable Previous experience in a caring role Knowledge Essential Basic computer skills Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Would you like to be part of a team with a real community feel which offers professional patient medical services? Stockbridge Village Medical Centre is a well-established practice with a great team spirit. Our practice population is just over 8300.

We are looking to appoint a full time Deputy Operations Manager to join our established senior management team on a permanent contract. Experience with EMIS and primary care is essential. No applications without GP Surgery experience and EMIS knowledge will be considered. Salary dependent on experience.

This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week, to be worked over a minimum of 4 or 5 days and must be able to work one late night per week. Flexibility is essential. Strong leadership skills is a must for this busy and demanding role.

We are a very dynamic, evolving and supportive training practice. Our aim is to deliver modern primary care with the traditional feel of general practice.

We hold regular team outings for socialising, involving a range of activities funded by the Practice

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a proactive and organised Deputy Operations Manager to join our busy GP surgery. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our practice, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the reception team and delivering an excellent standard of service to our patients.

As Deputy Practice Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of receptionists and admin team, managing workflows, and helping to ensure that all patient interactions, whether face-to-face, by phone, or online, are handled professionally and efficiently.

You'll work closely with the practice management team and clinical staff to help maintain a positive, patient-focused environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with proven leadership experience in a healthcare setting who is looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and dedicated primary care team.

About us

Stockbridge Village Medical Centre is a friendly Knowsley based training practice looking for a full time Deputy Operations Manager.

We are 20mins from Liverpool city centre with good motorway links; some of our staff commute from Warrington, Wirral, Southport and Manchester.

Our team consists of 3 GP partners who are supported by a Business Manager, Practice Operations Manager, Reception Manager, Team Leader, 4 Salaried GPs, GP trainees, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 1 prescribing pharmacist and PCN ARRS staff.

We are part of Central and South Knowsley PCN. We consult using Emis web and currently view documents via the Docman system. We have good QOF achievement and offer many specialist services.

Our practice is very patient centred and has good relationships with the patients many of whom we have known for generations.

We are a good team who are working hard to modernise the practice. The team all have a good sense of humour.

Job summary

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 assistant technical officer's within the Cardio Respiratory department to deliver Cardiorespiratory services to the Trust and as necessary, services to other LUFT Trust sites or other appropriate healthcare site.

To be an effective member of the Cardiorespiratory Department by providing a high standard of Cardiac and Respiratory Physiological service and patient care. It is understood that the post holder may possible be required to participate in a flexible working hours system.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

The member of staff will undertakes a range of clinical physiology investigations either in performing direct duties such as recording ECGs, fitting and removal of ambulatory monitoring devices and spirometry, from patients, or in assisting Clinical Physiologists in other areas of the department.

• Alert Medical Staff when abnormalities are noted on ECG e.g. in A&E. Be BLS trained.
• Assist in stock control of consumable items used in clinical physiology.
• Responsible for the safe use of departmental equipment.
• Recognise and confirm accuracy of reported equipment faults and ensure details are documented and appropriate steps taken for their correction.
• Ensure clean and tidy procedure environments are maintained.
• Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-282-26-A

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, for more information, please contact the department.

Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, for more information, please contact the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent or equivalent work based experience

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience as an ATO
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and in emotive environment

Desirable

• Competency in Electrocardiography procedures and Spirometry

Other

Essential

• To work as part of a team
• Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard

Desirable

• Enrolled Member of SCST

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent or equivalent work based experience Experience Desirable Previous experience as an ATO Previous experience in a healthcare setting Skills Essential Good communication skills Good organisational skills Ability to work to deadlines Ability to work under pressure and in emotive environment Desirable Competency in Electrocardiography procedures and Spirometry Other Essential To work as part of a team Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard Desirable Enrolled Member of SCST

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Prescot Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within pallitive care haematology & general medicine for a highly motivated and Enthusiastic Band 2 HCA to join are team and develop their HCA skills.

You will be supported by all members of the team form HCAS, Rgn's and Deputy ward manager and Ward Manager.

Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a band 2 HCA is to assist the nursing staff of our care group. The role involves caring for patients activities of daily living. Nutrition and hydration and continence needs. Also promoting activity and monitoring pressure area care. Documentation on Fluid balances and pressure area care.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-411-26

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• *Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming( to include emptying catheter bags).
• *Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• * Support of patients in managing incontinence.
• * Measure patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance chart and reports information to Registered nurse
• *Preparation for mealtimes sitting patients correctly. Ensuring patients are provided with snacks night time and through out day assisting/feeding patients as necessary .
• * Carry out any moving and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
• * Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
• * Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the registered nurse in conjunction with patients plan of care.
• * Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
• * Assisting nurses in Last offices.
• * Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to registered nurse

Job description Job responsibilities *Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming( to include emptying catheter bags). *Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. * Support of patients in managing incontinence. * Measure patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance chart and reports information to Registered nurse *Preparation for mealtimes sitting patients correctly. Ensuring patients are provided with snacks night time and through out day assisting/feeding patients as necessary . * Carry out any moving and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. * Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. * Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the registered nurse in conjunction with patients plan of care. * Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. * Assisting nurses in Last offices. * Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to registered nurse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

• Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2 Experience Essential Suitable work / life experience Desirable Previous experience in a caring role Knowledge Desirable Basic Computer Skills Skills Essential Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Other Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within pallitive care haematology & general medicine for a highly motivated and Enthusiastic Band 2 HCA to join are team and develop their HCA skills.

You will be supported by all members of the team form HCAS, Rgn's and Deputy ward manager and Ward Manager.

Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a band 2 HCA is to assist the nursing staff of our care group. The role involves caring for patients activities of daily living. Nutrition and hydration and continence needs. Also promoting activity and monitoring pressure area care. Documentation on Fluid balances and pressure area care.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-410-26

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• *Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming( to include emptying catheter bags).
• *Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• * Support of patients in managing incontinence.
• * Measure patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance chart and reports information to Registered nurse
• *Preparation for mealtimes sitting patients correctly. Ensuring patients are provided with snacks night time and through out day assisting/feeding patients as necessary .
• * Carry out any moving and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
• * Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
• * Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the registered nurse in conjunction with patients plan of care.
• * Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
• * Assisting nurses in Last offices.
• * Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to registered nurse

Job description Job responsibilities *Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming( to include emptying catheter bags). *Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. * Support of patients in managing incontinence. * Measure patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance chart and reports information to Registered nurse *Preparation for mealtimes sitting patients correctly. Ensuring patients are provided with snacks night time and through out day assisting/feeding patients as necessary . * Carry out any moving and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. * Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. * Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the registered nurse in conjunction with patients plan of care. * Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. * Assisting nurses in Last offices. * Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to registered nurse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

• Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2 Experience Essential Suitable work / life experience Desirable Previous experience in a caring role Knowledge Desirable Basic Computer Skills Skills Essential Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Other Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA) on Ward 5A at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital supports registered nurses in delivering advanced clinical care. Core duties include taking vital signs, performing routine dressings, managing fluid balances, and assisting with personal hygiene and mobility. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical Observations: Taking and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiration rate) and escalating changes to a registered nurse. [1]
• Clinical Procedures: Assisting with non-complex wound care, removal of cannulae/catheters, and blood glucose monitoring. [1, 2, 3]
• Patient Care: Assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, and nutritional needs (feeding and hydration monitoring). [1, 2]
• Documentation: Accurately recording fluid intake/output charts and updating patient nursing records under the countersignature of a registered nurse. [1, 2]
• Team Support: Leading by example, supervising junior Band 2 staff, and helping manage daily ward logistics. [1, 2]

Main duties of the job

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Tasks: Undertaking expanded practice such as taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), blood glucose monitoring, wound observations, and simple dressings. [1, 2]
• Personal Care: Assisting patients with washing, dressing, mobility, and extended personal hygiene needs. [1, 2]
• Nutrition & Hydration: Serving meals, assisting patients with feeding, and strictly monitoring/documenting fluid balance charts and dietary intake. [1, 2]
• Post-Operative Support: Monitoring patients post-surgery, maintaining nursing records, and removing cannulas and catheters as delegated by the Registered Nurse. [1, 2]
• Ward Support: Clearing and preparing bed spaces for new admissions, disposing of clinical waste, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. [1]

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our expanding and well established Frailty Team working to improve the care for frail and elderly patients.

Main duties of the job

This role involves home visits to patients who are frail and often complex. These patients may be living in care homes or in their own homes across Weymouth and Portland. There is a combination of regular e.g. monthly visiting to monitor patients, and one-off task focused visits.

This role works with all of the GP Surgeries in Weymouth and Portland and with the Weymouth and Portland Integrated Community Team with referrals coming from both Primary Care and Dorset Health Care staff. Clinical support will be provided by the Frailty Team.

About us

Two Harbours Healthcare is a not for profit organisation led by local General Practices in Weymouth and Portland. Our goal is to work more closely together (and with stakeholders) to share expertise, resources and provide services for the NHS.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Medicines Management Pharmacy Services (MMPS) Digital team as a Pharmacy Technician Specialist. This is a varied role combining specialist pharmacy digital responsibilities with operational pharmacy practice, staff leadership and service improvement. You will help support, manage and develop the WYAAT Pharmacy Manufacturing Hub from a digital, technical, and reporting perspective to ensure optimum delivery of pharmacy services. You will also support the safe and effective use of key clinical systems, including pharmacy stock control, quality control, and assurance systems. Working closely with pharmacy colleagues, suppliers, and strategic partners, you will help ensure that our systems and associated working practices continue to meet the needs of patients and service users.

Main duties of the job

To manage and develop the daily delivery of a specialist technical service within the Pharmacy IT team. This will involve all the clinical tasks required to maintain Pharmacy IT systems, including JAC (the Pharmacy stock control), ChemoCare (the Trusts electronic chemotherapy prescribing system) and MedChart (the Trusts electronic prescribing and administration system). The post holder will also perform a range of medicine supply functions; these will be predominantly concerned with accuracy checking and management of stock control. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis. Performs the role of Lead Technician during evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays and is a named member on the Pharmacy MAJAX call out procedure. Please see job description for further information.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

To provide high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and proactive healthcare services. This includes diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and supporting health promotion and prevention initiatives.

Working as part of the On the day acute care team managing presentations of acute illness with support of the duty GP.

The post holder contributes to the delivery of safe, effective urgent care by providing informed clinical assessment, supporting clinical decision making, and managing a defined range of presentations in general practice and community settings.

Working with increasing autonomy but within agreed clinical boundaries, the role applies developed knowledge of minor illness, minor injury, and urgent presentations to support timely patient management.

The practitioner enhances service capacity by undertaking structured assessment, escalating appropriately, and contributing to patient flow, continuity, and a positive care experience.

Main duties of the job

Key Contributions:

1. Clinical Excellence:

• Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care through autonomous clinical decision-making, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of conditions.
• Support patients with acute and chronic conditions, creating personalised care and treatment plans that integrate drug and non-drug-based therapies.

2. Health Promotion and Prevention:

• Actively engage with patients to promote healthy lifestyles, delivering targeted advice on disease prevention and management.
• Facilitate referrals to community and specialist services to ensure patients receive holistic, ongoing care.

3. Collaborative Teamwork:

• Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care within defined healthcare pathways.
• Provide enhanced clinical advice to internal stakeholders and external partners, such as the ambulance service and district nurses.

4. Training and Development:

• Participate in the structured development program, progressing towards qualifications such as a Level 7 (Masters).
• Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development, attending clinical meetings and contributing to the development of best practices.

5. Organisational Impact:

• Support the Practices administrative workload, including handling pathology results and electronic records.
• Contribute to clinical audits, risk assessments, and service evaluations, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

About us

Banbury Cross Health Centre is owned and operated by Principal Medical Limited (PML), which works in partnership with the NHS to deliver primary care services in GP practices and community settings.

Founded in 2004 as a not-for-profit organisation by local GPs, PML was established to enable healthcare professionals to develop and deliver innovative services at scale. Today, 70% of GP practices in Oxfordshire and 22% in Northamptonshire are associated with the Federation.

PML is the largest GP Federation in Oxfordshire and South Northamptonshire, serving nearly 800,000 patients. We believe local providers are best placed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that meets community needs.

With over 20 years of experience, PML has a strong track record of delivering NHS, ICB and Public Health services. Our work is guided by five core values: being Compassionate, Competent, Courteous, Collaborative and Committed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Primary Care and Partnerships team within the Lewes Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) as a Mental Health Practitioner (MHP)

This role will be part of a team of Mental Health Practitioners working into the newly formed NMHT's. You will be part of the core team working alongside the Specialist Adult Service, Specialist Older Adult Service and VCSE Partners. You will be closely aligned and work with colleagues within GP practices as well as Health in Mind (NHS Talking Therapies- NHS TT).

The MHP role will provide a critical function in triaging referrals into the service as well as those in NHS TT, providing timely and consistent assessments, brief interventions and onward referral as required. Liaison with key stakeholders and third sector organisations also forms part of this role.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

It is essential that you are a registered Mental Health Professional (Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist).Your role will include carrying out assessments, brief interventions, triage, onward referrals to Secondary or Urgent Care Services (if this is needed) and signposting advice. The successful applicant should have excellent clinical skills in assessment, risk assessment and as well as strong communication skills.You will be working closely with a range of professional groups, including Mental Health Practitioners based within GP surgeries, NMHT colleagues, partner organisations, VCSE providers, and other aligned services within the Neighbourhood as well as NHS Talking Therapies Teams. Providing expert advice, guidance, and supporting colleagues will constitute a key element of this role.The post holder will also contribute to wider Service and Trust initiatives, including the development of the Triage function, the operation of local Triage Hubs, and the ongoing enhancement of the Mental Health Practitioner role across Sussex.As part of an increasingly integrated network of services, the post holder will play a pivotal role in advancing and shaping the Neighbourhood model, For further detail on our strategic vision, please refer to:https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/our-work/our-priorities/mental-health-learning-disability-and-autism/...

About us

As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership offers a supportive working environment and the opportunity for staff to flourish and professionally develop. We have a strong philosophy of a collaborative and client centred approach, and staff wellbeing is integral in our philosophy and in our practice. We have a huge focus on the wellbeing of staff and our reward packages reflect the immensely important work our staff do. If you are looking for the opportunity to work within a busy but rewarding team in a town like no other, then we would love to hear from you. East Sussex offers coastal living along with independent shopping and a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants and a creative music and artistic scene.

As a practitioner in our team we can offer you:Access to numerous wellbeing and support programmesExcellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and developmentFlexible working patternsReimbursed parkingChild care vouchersAccess to a host of NHS discount schemes (including gyms, shopping, restaurants and cars)A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQCGenerous holiday entitlement (dependent on length of NHS service) starting at 27 days + 8 bank holidaysNHS Pension contributions

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-AE-21386

Job locations

Hill Rise

Church Hill, Newhaven

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job descriptionEssential QualificationsRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current registration appropriate to the job role.Evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience/KnowledgeExtensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems across all age and disability categories.Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies.Experience in working consultatively with professionals.Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face, individual and workshops.Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.

Job description Job responsibilities Job descriptionEssential QualificationsRegistered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with current registration appropriate to the job role.Evidence of continuous professional development. Experience/KnowledgeExtensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems across all age and disability categories.Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies.Experience in working consultatively with professionals.Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face, individual and workshops.Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health qualification or equivalent
• Include relevant professional registration

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems
• Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
• Experience in working consultatively with professionals
• Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face , individual and workshops
• Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health qualification or equivalent Include relevant professional registration Knowledge/Experience Essential Extensive post-qualifying experience of clinical work with people with a range of mental health problems Experience of partnership working within and across various different statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies Experience in working consultatively with professionals Experience of providing low intensity psychological interventions including, provision of self help, behavioural activation, solution focused, guided self help, and a CBT informed approach using a range of delivery models, telephone, face to face , individual and workshops Experienced in conducting clinical assessments, including risk assessments

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hill Rise

Church Hill, Newhaven

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hill Rise

Church Hill, Newhaven

Newhaven

BN9 9HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated CT Radiographer to join the CT Team Manager team on a permanent basis to replace a previous secondment.. The successful candidate will have a main base site (SJUH) but also be expected to work across Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, supporting team management across all sites.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate should should have a keen interest in staff engagement/ team collaboration, technical skill, and strong leadership qualities. They should enjoy working as part of a team, be able to work autonomously with good time management skills and be interested in person-management and innovation, with the ability to lead change. The post holder will be expected to take an active role in the health & wellbeing and safety of the department and workforce, collaborate on service/workforce initiatives and lead change. Team Manager responsibilities will involve the support of HR policies, management of incidents, PALS/patient complaints, engagement in CT management meetings, health & safety, radiation protection responsibilities as an authorised RPS and intermediate life support (ILS) to support the CDC and workforce. The post holder should have strong leadership and communication skills, working collaboratively with CT colleagues and management to improve access for service users and support workforce retention/resilience innovations.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a health care assistant to work within our inpatient team at St Josephs Hospice. The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, primarily delivering care to patients and their families on one of our two wards. The post offers the opportunity to work alongside and learn from colleagues with palliative care expertise.

Main duties of the job

You will need:

• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• To be able to work well within a team
• To be able to care for people who are approaching the end of their lives

The successful candidate will need to have some experience of caring in either a paid for voluntary capacity, and will demonstrate a commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients.

With a sound understanding of health and safety, nutrition and hydration and infection control, candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to meet patients physical, social and psychological needs appropriately as they approach end of life. The hospice is committed to the supporting in respect of education of all its staff so there are opportunities to grow and develop.

About us

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket loans
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Josephs team and find out more!

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,363.05 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0339-26-0018

Job locations

St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA

E8 4SA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

Ensure that the palliative care unit is run in an effective and caring manner in order to promote a happy and secure environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff.

Keep the ward tidy and promote high standards at all times by adhering to good infection control practice as per policy.

Assist patients with their personal care and advise on health needs, seeking advice as necessary from members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Assist in admitting patients to the ward.

Help patients at mealtimes, in line with their specific needs.

Take patients to the garden, tea bar, etc.

Ensure at all times the safe custody of patients property, as per St Josephs policy.

Maintain a good level of nursing stock and equipment and assist with ordering.

Sit with dying patients.

Escort patients to outpatient appointments and, continue to be the patients advocate.

Understand the safe handling and storage of oxygen.

Communication

Have good communication skills and be able to use the telephone.

Read and familiarise the prescribed plan of care, writing in the daily nursing reports on care given, and ensuring that the report is countersigned by a registered nurse.

Welcome, assist and advise patients relatives, whilst observing confidentiality.

Provide emotional support to patients, their relatives and friends.

Assist patients in their choice of food and, in discussion with the registered nurse and the dietician, advise if their diet / food consistency has to be changed.

Order patients menu daily from the kitchen.

Regularly participate in nursing handover. Occasionally participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Help new staff to settle into the ward routine.

Strategic Planning & Development

Contribute to a comprehensive departmental induction and in-service ongoing training for nursing auxiliaries and volunteers in the in-patient area.

Perform last offices when a patient dies, following the patients wishes or beliefs. Take patients to the mortuary when required, with dignity and sensitivity.

Assist other members of the multidisciplinary team, as required, e.g. Physiotherapist, when moving a patient.

Be aware of all regulations regarding the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff and report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints to the registered nurse.

Attend relevant study days, particularly statutory in-service training. Bring new knowledge back to the team.

Job description Job responsibilities Patient Care Ensure that the palliative care unit is run in an effective and caring manner in order to promote a happy and secure environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff. Keep the ward tidy and promote high standards at all times by adhering to good infection control practice as per policy. Assist patients with their personal care and advise on health needs, seeking advice as necessary from members of the multi-disciplinary team. Assist in admitting patients to the ward. Help patients at mealtimes, in line with their specific needs. Take patients to the garden, tea bar, etc. Ensure at all times the safe custody of patients property, as per St Josephs policy. Maintain a good level of nursing stock and equipment and assist with ordering. Sit with dying patients. Escort patients to outpatient appointments and, continue to be the patients advocate. Understand the safe handling and storage of oxygen.Communication Have good communication skills and be able to use the telephone. Read and familiarise the prescribed plan of care, writing in the daily nursing reports on care given, and ensuring that the report is countersigned by a registered nurse. Welcome, assist and advise patients relatives, whilst observing confidentiality. Provide emotional support to patients, their relatives and friends. Assist patients in their choice of food and, in discussion with the registered nurse and the dietician, advise if their diet / food consistency has to be changed. Order patients menu daily from the kitchen. Regularly participate in nursing handover. Occasionally participate in multidisciplinary meetings. Help new staff to settle into the ward routine.Strategic Planning & Development Contribute to a comprehensive departmental induction and in-service ongoing training for nursing auxiliaries and volunteers in the in-patient area. Perform last offices when a patient dies, following the patients wishes or beliefs. Take patients to the mortuary when required, with dignity and sensitivity. Assist other members of the multidisciplinary team, as required, e.g. Physiotherapist, when moving a patient. Be aware of all regulations regarding the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff and report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints to the registered nurse. Attend relevant study days, particularly statutory in-service training. Bring new knowledge back to the team.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

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

St Joseph's Hospice

Address

St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA

E8 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Joseph's Hospice

Address

St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA

E8 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist (or Counselling Psychologist with suitable experience) to join the West Essex Community Pain Management Service (WECPMS). The WECPMS is a small, friendly team with a passion to support adults to live well with persistent Musculo-skeletal (MSK) pain. The successful applicant will be a valued and active member of this interdisciplinary team including Consultant Anaesthetist, specialist physiotherapists, clinical nurse specialists, and community pharmacists.

Access to specialist Psychology is an essential element in supporting people to live meaningfully with persistent pain. You'll be working with, and supervised by, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist to deliver psychological assessments and interventions (1:1 and group pain management programmes based on CBT/ACT/CFT). You'll also be providing psychological input to the wider multidisciplinary team and liaising with other community services (e.g. Talking Therapies, community mental health teams) as needed. The post will include both on-site(suggested 3 days per week) and remote working and we value this blended approach.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be integral in delivering improved care and treatment outcomes for adults with persistent pain, through providing training, supervision and consultation in psychological skills and risk management, as well as holding a clinical caseload for individual and group therapy. You will ensure that the most appropriate treatments are offered at the right times with service-user satisfaction at the forefront of all interventions.

You will also provide specialist assessment clinics in community settings, to support other team members in developing individual psychological formulations, and contribute to the fortnightly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs). You will also develop group-based psychological interventions utilising evidence-based approaches incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). We will encourage and support you to maintain and build strong links with the local Talking Therapies services, Integrated Mental Health Practitioners (IMHTs) within the local Primary Care Networks (PCNs), secondary care mental health services and with the psychiatric liaison services.

The post is embedded within the WECPMS and EPUT Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) team. The CHP team includes Psychologists in multiple health settings, creating a specialist peer support network.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us, calculated pro rata.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

The role of Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Community Urgent Care Pathways (Home Treatment Team and Mental Health Liaison) offers opportunities to work across clinical severity and a range of settings. This the first post to offer a pathway view across these teams and aims to support residents and teams have a more seamless experience of care.

The post holder will provide high quality psychological care for those in crisis, as well as those who are experiencing a mental health need in the context of a physical health condition.

The role requires working across mental health and physical health multidisciplinary teams, being able to hold holistic care as the goal in supporting client needs. This role requires excellent communication skills to liaise with teams both in the acute and community setting in order to support smooth transitions.

Main duties of the job

• To support psychological provision in the mental health liaison service and home treatment team and supervise qualified and training psychologists, and MDT professionals as appropriate
• To work with the lead psychologist on service development with fellow mental health liaison/home treatment leads to ensure that the service meets local needs and national objectives
• To offer training and consultation to MDT professionals in community teams (Liaison/HTT) and acute hospital staff as appropriate.
• To work as part of the Transitions services and Clinical Health Services, engaging with peers to support each other and the shared vision for the directorate
• Excellent communication skills and rapport building
• Holding holistic views of clients need and sharing this with other professionals to support positive outcomes

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Rehab Nurse to join our Heart Failure & Cardiac Rehab team

We are a small team of nurses and support assistants, delivering Heart Failure clinics and Cardiac Rehabilitation classes across West Essex - Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford.

We are in the process of integrating the cardiac and respiratory team and this will be an opportunity to support this integration.

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist/Cardiac Rehab nurse or exercise physiologist for this role. Consideration will be given to newly qualified professionals with the right attitude to progress.

• To be responsible for providing community based cardiac rehabilitation in a variety of settings and assessment clinic and be flexible to deliver programmes at different times to enable patient choice
• To use evidence based practice to deliver care and develop cardiac rehabilitation services the patient pathway in line with BACPR guidelines.
• To assess, plan, advise and evaluate the treatment of patients within the speciality.
• To be able to provide education to patients individually and in group settings
• Be able to assess patients who have highly complex physical, psychological and social needs and work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Work in collaboration with the wider Multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and co-ordinated delivery of care for patients and carers.

Main duties of the job

• To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of own caseload/ cardiac rehabilitation group.
• To accept designated clinical responsibility for the patient groups and ensure systems to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of your own and others time and clinical skills.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients with cardiac disease, who may have complex conditions including multi-pathology.
• Work autonomously within scope of practice to make clinical decisions and judgements regarding patient management as per local/national and international guidelines.
• Contribute in planning programmes of cardiac care, for delivery, across all localities co-ordinating staff, venues, patients and use of digital technology.
• Use well developed clinical reasoning and departmental/local guidelines to needs assess, risk assess and advise on treatment and lifestyle changes.
• Deliver expert health education.
• Clinically supervise, educate and mentor junior members of staff.
• Undertake environmental risk assessments to ensure patient and staff safety.
• To develop and maintain skills required to practice at an advanced level
• To ensure that all clinical records, reports and documentation are completed promptly and to a satisfactory legal standard.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions)
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the North East Essex (NEE) Dementia Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to improving the lives of people living with dementia and memory difficulties.

This is a full-time post working across various teams within the NEE Dementia Service. We are committed to delivering a responsive, flexible, and evidence-based specialist service to individuals undergoing assessment for memory problems, as well as those who have received a diagnosis of dementia within their home, care home settings or other appropriate community environments. Our service provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support tailored to each person's individual needs and complex presentations.

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious practitioner who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of adults experiencing dementia or memory difficulties. The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of the service through innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative working with health and social care partners. The role will focus on supporting individuals to remain in their communities wherever possible, reducing avoidable admissions.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dementia care and would like to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

As part of the ongoing transformation of services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, development of services for dementia have been working over the past year in developing an intensive responsive service to manage the needs of these patients. The role is a Band 6 Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner within the Dementia Service which includes the Memory Assessment Service, Dementia Intensive Support Team (DIST) and the Dementia Support Team (DST).

The Memory Assessment Service offers age inclusive memory assessments and diagnosis. The DIST provides short-term intensive treatment in the person's place of residence working towards admission avoidance. The remaining community teams provide support in enabling people with dementia of all ages to maintain their independence in their preferred place of residence looking at a complete holistic assessment leading to better health outcomes. This includes access to other community services that include assistive technology, advice about environment, and healthy living. Providing education for their families, friends and carers so they are better equipped to understand and support their loved ones with dementia

Working in close co-operation with hospital, community services, primary care staff, social care professionals and third sector organisations e.g. Alzheimer's Society, Age Well East.

The post holder will work with a range of professionals and have some link into other professional services within the area.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions)
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to work at an advanced level as part of a specialist Hand trauma and rehabilitation team.

We are looking for an experienced Hand Therapist with expert clinical skills to play a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute hand trauma and complex hand conditions.

This role will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking service, working alongside Orthopaedic and Plastic surgeons, an Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, experienced and motivated Hand Therapy colleagues, and the wider multi disciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care and shape the service.

We are looking for strong skills, in all four pillars of practice, to build on a culture of continuous learning and ensure that staff of all grades are given the opportunity to grow and develop through education and new experiences.

Main duties of the job

Accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical areas or pathway.

Responsible as a first contact clinician in consultant outpatient trauma and elective clinics for diagnosing the condition, screening for serious pathology and either book for surgery, refer to another consultant or refer for conservative treatment.

Responsible for providing expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning and support to staff.

Provide clinical leadership to develop staff within the remit.

Lead evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialism ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.

Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity and support.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CONNECT: West Yorkshire Adult Eating Disorder service as an inpatient psychological professional. As a senior psychologist you will be responsible for leading aspects of psychological therapies delivery within the team, support psychological and trauma-informed thinking and enhance psychological safety within the multi-disciplinary team. The role will be fully supported by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and, as such, presents an ideal opportunity for someone hoping to make the transition from a Band 7 role into a more senior position.

The role offers the chance to develop leadership skills by providing supervision, consultation and facilitating formulation sessions for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), whilst also offering direct clinical work, providing specialist assessment, formulation and intervention to service users. There are various exciting projects within the team, and you will be encouraged to contribute to areas of interest that are in line with service development priorities. The role will offer opportunities for training, and you will be supported to develop within the role.

You should have a highly specialist level of skill and knowledge in models of psychological therapy and ideally be familiar with models recommended for use with people with eating disorders.

Main duties of the job

• Offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues, external agencies and to family/ carers.
• Enhance psychological and trauma-informed thinking within the MDT and support the psychological health of the team.
• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy for individuals with eating disorders who are accessing inpatient treatment with CONNECT.
• Offer clinical supervision to psychological therapists and other members of the MDT, including assistant psychologist and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
• Liaise with other services as appropriate and work closely with the wider CONNECT service to enhance
• Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the trust and service policies and procedures.
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development within the area served by the team/service.
• To provide a key role in psychological aspects of service development.
• To contribute to service improvement projects across the service as appropriate

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Audiologist to work as an Advanced Audiology Practitioner within Powys Teaching Health Board. The post holder will work autonomously with an extended scope of practice to assess, diagnose and manage patients with hearing and balance disorders. Acting as an independent practitioner and first point of contact for self-referral patients in out-patient based clinics across South Powys, including Brecon, Bronllys, Ystradgynlais and Knighton Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with hearing and balance disorders.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, including managing patients on a first-contact basis without prior GP assessment.

Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Deliver specialist Audiological interventions and refer patients appropriately to other services when required.

Request and utilise diagnostic investigations, including MRI scans and other relevant tests, to support diagnosis and patient management.

Provide expert advice and clinical leadership to Audiology colleagues, primary care teams and other healthcare professionals.

Support the education and development of junior Audiology staff and colleagues, including some operational staff supervision.

Contribute to research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Support the ongoing development and transformation of Audiology services across Powys Teaching Health Board.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job summary

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS

Are you an experienced Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for a permanent position within the Treatment Planning group at our Maidstone site.

Kent Oncology Centre currently has nine Varian linear accelerators across the two sites each with dedicated CT-Simulators. We have Eclipse for treatment planning with RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, DIBH and SABR in routine use. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a programme of SABR expansion, including motion management and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principle Treatment Planning System.

Depending on skills and experience we would consider appointing at a lower band and would provide development milestones. We also consider flexible working with the expectation of supporting the working hours of service.

Main duties of the job

As a Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist you will participate in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section: production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning, organs-at-risk outlining and Mould Room assistance. You will also participate in CT simulation, including cannulation and contrast.

Depending on your own particular skills and interests and the future requirements of the service we will actively encourage and support you to develop your role through postgraduate training and role extension.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-8354743-T3

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Therapeutic Radiography), DCR (T) or equivalent and HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer Or: B.Sc. Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), Physics, Applied Physics or a relevant subject and eligibility for appropriate registration as Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner
• Masters level training in relevant specialist area

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• oSignificant post qualification experience in treatment planning.

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills including the use of Word, Excel and Windows applications.
• Able to work with cancer patients and deal with stressful situations
• Able to communicate highly complex instructions clearly and unambiguously within a multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing
• Able to teach and train groups of other professional staff
• Able to develop good professional relationships with multidisciplinary staff groups
• Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with Ionising Radiation
• Understanding of infection control
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
• Good supervisory and leadership skills, with ability to delegate and motivate
• Good time management and organisational skills and ability to work deadlines

Desirable

• Cannulation trained

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Therapeutic Radiography), DCR (T) or equivalent and HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer Or: B.Sc. Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), Physics, Applied Physics or a relevant subject and eligibility for appropriate registration as Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner Masters level training in relevant specialist area Experience/Knowledge Essential oSignificant post qualification experience in treatment planning. Skills Essential Basic computer skills including the use of Word, Excel and Windows applications. Able to work with cancer patients and deal with stressful situations Able to communicate highly complex instructions clearly and unambiguously within a multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing Able to teach and train groups of other professional staff Able to develop good professional relationships with multidisciplinary staff groups Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with Ionising Radiation Understanding of infection control Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence Good supervisory and leadership skills, with ability to delegate and motivate Good time management and organisational skills and ability to work deadlines Desirable Cannulation trained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across inpatient mental health services while supporting the development of innovative and patient-centred pharmacy practice.

Working closely with consultants, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care, influence prescribing practice, support medicines governance and help shape the future of mental health pharmacy services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Lead and deliver advanced clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across mental health inpatient wards.

Promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing practices.

Provide specialist medicines advice and undertake complex medication reviews.

Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds and patient reviews to optimise treatment outcomes.

Support service development, pharmacist prescribing initiatives and medicines governance activities.

Lead audit, quality improvement and research projects.

Develop and implement medicines policies, guidelines and protocols.

Educate and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to medicines safety investigations and risk management activities.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH449-CORP

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description attached in documents section for full details.

Service Management and Development:

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust.

Staff Management:

The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce.

Governance, Legislation and Standards:

The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies.

Professional Expertise:

The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.

Job description Job responsibilities See job description attached in documents section for full details. Service Management and Development: The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust. Staff Management: The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce. Governance, Legislation and Standards: The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies. Professional Expertise: The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.

Person Specification

Knoweledge and experience

Essential

• oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy.
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings

Desirable

• oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber
• oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists.
• oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures
• oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals

Behaviours and values

Essential

• oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams.
• oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

Desirable

• oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development.
• oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations
• oEffective written and verbal communication skills
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes

Desirable

• oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.
• oStrong audit, research and project management skills.

Person Specification Knoweledge and experience Essential oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy. oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings Desirable oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists. oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals Behaviours and values Essential oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams. oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Desirable oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development. oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. Skills and abilities Essential oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations oEffective written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes Desirable oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. oStrong audit, research and project management skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference & rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.

NHFT have recently undergone a medicines supply model redesign bringing their medicines supply service in-house and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacy technician to support our supply service team.

You will be part of a friendly, innovative and supportive pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to:

• Adult and Older People's Mental Health wards
• Child Adolescent Mental Health wards
• Community Hospital wards/Palliative care

You will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery.

You will also provide pharmacy technician support and advice at ward level, to wards in the Northampton / West Northants locality based away from the main site.

Main duties of the job

Your primary role as a band 5 Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services will be to support the delivery of a clinical and technical pharmacy service to in-patient facilities within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT).

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH450-CORP

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes tasks such as:

• To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions
• To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines
• To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations
• To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas.
• Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use
• To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration

The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.

Job description Job responsibilities The role includes tasks such as: To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas. Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent)
• Accredited checking pharmacy technician
• Evidence of recent continuing professional learning

Experience

Essential

• Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals
• Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
• IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases

Desirable

• Ward-based Medicines Management Experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Counselling patients on multiple medications
• Previous use of SystmOne
• Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent) Accredited checking pharmacy technician Evidence of recent continuing professional learning Experience Essential Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals Evidence of recent continuing professional learning IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases Desirable Ward-based Medicines Management Experience Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Counselling patients on multiple medications Previous use of SystmOne Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Can you persuade a 2 year old to take a break from Bluey so that you can assess their hand strength?

Can you assess a child for the equipment they need to get safely discharged from hospital whilst holding your own in a discussion about which Avenger is the best at defeating baddies?

We need an individual who can bring occupational therapy assessment, intervention and outcome measurement to life for our patients.Our passionate team will support you to develop your occupational therapy skills, clinical reasoning and reflective practice.

Our patients will teach you about the importance of being client centered and how to solve problems creatively.

This Band 5 post is a rotational post, working within our acute inpatients (including Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Respiratory), Hands and Upper Limb, Burns and plastics and Rheumatology teams .

You will be given an opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic environment, committed to developing your skills, including assessment, intervention, prescribing equipment, complex discharge planning and general rehabilitation.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to learn with excellent interpersonal skills. A passion for working with children, young people and their families is essential.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be a member of the Occupational Therapy team and work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team within the hospital. Duties may include in-patient and out-patient work, taking place on Trust premises or occasionally within the community setting.

The Occupational Therapy Service works with children, young people and their families. Assessment and treatment are carried out in numerous settings including the Occupational Therapy department, hospital ward, or home/community settings. The Occupational Therapist develops the child and young person's ability to master self-help, work and play skills using purposeful activity and adapted techniques and equipment to assist performance.

This post is in Birmingham Childrens Hospital where you will work with a wide range of MDT colleagues and community service providers.

A Senior Occupational Therapist will provide regular support and supervision. The Head of Occupational Therapy will be available as necessary.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Speech & Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

Post of WTE 1.1 Band 4

Band 4 £27,485- 30,162

Full and Part time available

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic person to join our expanding speech and language therapy service. The successful candidate will work, in a fully supported team environment, with stroke patients experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties within the acute and rehabilitation stroke wards in Northampton General Hospital. Northampton General Hospital (NGH) has a dynamic Stroke service which currently scores highly in national audit. There are wte 0.8 sessions within the Acute stroke unit at NGH and a further 0.3 sessions at Isebrook Hospital at Hazelwood ward (Community Stroke Beds).

Main duties of the job

This post is suitable for applicants who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience working with people who have had a stroke, or people who have other causes of communication or swallowing difficulties.

The post-holder will be part of the pro-active Stroke SLT team and will be an integral member of the Northampton General Hospital Multi-Disciplinary Stroke Team. You will be expected to work independently but will be supervised by a team of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. The successful candidate will have access to training and supervision opportunities as part of the countywide Speech and Language Therapy service and will be encouraged to attend regular team meetings and in-house clinical forums. The service promotes a strong culture of clinical supervision.

Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, problem-solving and the ability to work independently are essential. Skills in IT and the use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative communication methods) are desirable.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TH440-AD

Job locations

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• relevant NVQ or similar
• experience in relevant work

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated good standard of spoken and written English skills
• Able to organise own work and manage time
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with service users with a range of complex needs and disabilities
• Demonstrate ability to reflect on practice with peers

Desirable

• IT literate and able ot use a range of applications

other

Essential

• Car driver

Person Specification Qualifications Essential relevant NVQ or similar experience in relevant work Skills Essential Excellent Interpersonal skills Demonstrated good standard of spoken and written English skills Able to organise own work and manage time Able to manage emotional consequences of working with service users with a range of complex needs and disabilities Demonstrate ability to reflect on practice with peers Desirable IT literate and able ot use a range of applications other Essential Car driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role will support healthcare and operational colleagues to maximise the contribution of community pharmacies, enhance the quality of pharmacy-delivered interventions, and promote the safe and effective use of medicines for people accessing our services. The successful candidate will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have experience in medicines management, harm reduction, partnership working, and improving outcomes for service users.

You will focus on developing and maintaining effective partnerships with community pharmacies and other stakeholders, supporting the delivery of supervised consumption, needle exchange, naloxone provision, and other pharmacy-based interventions. The successful candidate will act as the key pharmacy link across Sunderland, supporting community pharmacy engagement, medicines governance, service development, data analysis, audit activity, training delivery, and incident management.

This role will require regular travel across the designated area to visit operational services, community pharmacies, and partner organisations.

Details

Location: Sunderland, with flexibility to work across local operational sites

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
• Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
• Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
• Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
• Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
• Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
• Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
• Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
• Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.

About us

Believe in people

At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.

If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.

If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,069.56 to £39,129.53 a year Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

17 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0080-2026-21586

Job locations

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Lower Ground Floor, Riverview Health Centre,

Borough Road

Hendon

Sunderland

SR1 2HJ

United Kingdom

First Floor, Houghton Health Centre

Church Street

Houghton Le Spring

Tyne and Wear

DH4 4DN

United Kingdom

Ground Floor

The Galleries Health Centre

Washington

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7NQ

United Kingdom

25, 26 and 27 Laura Street

Sunderland Tyne and Wear

SR1 1PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
• Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
• Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
• Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
• Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
• Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
• Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
• Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
• Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.
• Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.
• Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities Role-specific responsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users. Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
• Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to
• manage multiple priorities and demands effectively.
• Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft
• Excel.
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Ability to interpret relevant medical test results.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role.
• Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision.
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals.
• A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users).
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users.
• An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends.
• An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
• A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others.

Desirable

• Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field.
• Experience of using ePACT data
• Experience in Clinical Pharmacy
• Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines
• Management Audits
• Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health
• Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change
• following policy / guideline updates.

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification
• Current registration with GPhC
• Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Current registration with APTUK.
• CMHP member
• CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed
• Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP
• Drugs Part 1 Certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values.
• Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field.
• Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS
• systems, including prescribing and medicines management.
• Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders.
• Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery.
• Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission.
• Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making.
• Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Desirable

• Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing systems

Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users. Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and demands effectively. Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary. Experience of contributing to project development. Ability to interpret relevant medical test results. Motivational interviewing techniques. Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role. Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties. Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary. Knowledge of local services and geography. A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals. A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users). An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users. An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends. An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards. A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others. Desirable Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field. Experience of using ePACT data Experience in Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines Management Audits Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change following policy / guideline updates. Qualifications Essential GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification Current registration with GPhC Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Current registration with APTUK. CMHP member CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP Drugs Part 1 Certificate KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values. Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field. Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system. Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS systems, including prescribing and medicines management. Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders. Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery. Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission. Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making. Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues. Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Desirable Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing systems

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

Change Grow Live

Address

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Change Grow Live

Address

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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