Job summary

Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist - Experts at Hand

£45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata

Perm - 37.5 hrs per week

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated Occupational Therapist to join Bromley's evolving Experts at Hand (EaH) model and play a central part in the borough's SEND transformation. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working to strengthen early identification, targeted intervention and inclusive practice across education and early years settings. As a School-Based OT, you will help shape a new, prevention-led offer that brings specialist expertise closer to classrooms, families and school communities. You will deliver evidence-based occupational therapy within a tiered Universal-Targeted-Targeted+-Specialist framework, providing coaching, consultation and modelling of OT strategies in real school environments. Day-to-day practice includes supporting whole-school approaches, delivering targeted interventions, implementing therapy programmes, and collaborating with teachers, SENDCOs and families to improve functional outcomes for children and young people. You will hold a targeted+ and specialist caseload, completing assessment and intervention in context for children with occupational performance needs and functional difficulties.

Main duties of the job

1. To work autonomously and without direct supervision in a defined clinical area, recognising professional boundaries and seeking guidance where necessary, but having accountability for own clinical actions.

2. To be responsible for a clinical caseload of paediatric occupational therapy including assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, treatment, and advice, through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

3. To work with education partners using evidence-based approaches such as coaching, modelling and guiding to enhance capacity in the educational context and support children's functional participation as part of the OT offer.

4. To provide support and training to educational partners via modelling and setting up of group interventions, workshops, or OT surgeries when needed as part of the OT offer.

5. To carry out assessments and evaluate the child's occupational performance in context. This may include the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.

6. To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programmes and strategies to enhance the child's ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments. This could include verbal and written advice/ recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

About us

We are committed to supporting your development. You'llhave access to supervision and opportunities to expand your clinical skills within a nurturing and dynamic service.

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

2. To monitor and review the progress of the child against set targets, modifying the targets and offering specialist advice where appropriate.

3. To undertake moving and handling risk assessments where appropriate.

4. Assess a childs need for specialist equipment and small aids (e.g. specialist seating, bath aids and toilet aids), advise and recommend/ provide appropriate equipment for use at home, pre-school and school, in line with service criteria.

5. Review and complete adjustments to specialist equipment, e.g. specialist seating, ensuring equipment is appropriate to meet the child functional needs within the identified occupations and to demonstrate use to family and professionals working with the child.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma or degree level in Occupational Therapy or equivalent training/study

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Member of the specialist sections or groups relevant to children's OT.

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Additional training in the assessment and treatment of children with functional needs.

Desirable

• Relevant post registration specialist education - ideally sensory integration training levels 1 and 2
• Practice educator or equivalent
• Additional training in Coaching, OPC, COOP

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community NHS paediatric practice.
• Experience in assessing, planning and delivering occupation focused intervention for children with a range of difficulties e.g. physical disabilities, multiple and complex conditions, displaying, challenging behaviour, coordination or sensory processing difficulties
• Experience of equipment prescription and its principles in the paediatric setting.
• Excellent working knowledge of child development, related conditions and the implications for Occupational Therapy.
• Experience working with schools using evidence-based approaches, providing training and workshops to build capacity.

Desirable

• Experience of upper limb splinting.
• Line management experience.
• Experience in specialist school provision.
• Working knowledge of the SEND agenda and reforms.

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to independently manage a clinical caseload of children with varying needs within a community paediatric setting
• Ability to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non- standardised methods
• Ability to take an evidence- informed approach to assessments and interventions, using an occupation-based focus
• Ability to line manage others, including appraisal and performance management
• Confidence and competence in relating evidence-based theory to practice.

Information Technology and Information Governance

Essential

• Good IT skills, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Competent in use of electronic patient records.
• Ability to use information resources/ portals to order equipment, produce and submit data, reports, etc.

Desirable

• Experience of EMIS
• Experience of TECS

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Children's Occupational Therapist Experts at Hand Clinical Lead

Band 7 - £55,524 - £62,652 Inclusive of HCAS

Full-time hours 37.5 per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to take a leading role in delivering Bromley's Experts at Hand (EaH) model, supporting system-wide SEND reform and strengthening universal and targeted provision across education and early-years settings. As a locality lead within a tiered service delivery model, you will drive early identification, inclusive practice and workforce capability building. Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you will shape whole-school approaches, lead consultation and coaching, and embed evidence-based OT strategies across diverse educational environments. Day-to-day practice includes coaching and modelling OT strategies in context, delivering targeted interventions, supporting staff training, and responding flexibly to emerging needs within your locality. Alongside these system-level responsibilities, you will maintain a small targeted-plus and specialist caseload, providing assessment, intervention and collaborative problem-solving for children with more complex occupational performance needs.

Main duties of the job

The Children`s Occupational Therapy Service provides high-quality occupational therapy to children and young people 0-18 years old, with difficulties in play, self-care and/or school occupations due to a variety of conditions. Occupational Therapists within the service work autonomously, seeing children in a variety of community healthcare and educational settings including clients' homes, clinics, schools, nurseries and specialist educational settings. Children and young people referred to the service may have multiple and complex conditions.

As an experienced practitioner, the Highly Specialist Children`s Occupational Therapistwill manage a team of occupational therapists who will work to build capacity in mainstream schools through universal and targeted work, while also holding a complex clinical caseload of specialist cases. The Occupational Therapy lead will be expected to oversee as well as support the team in managing the offer for schools and early year settings while ensuring children who need specialist care get timely assessments. The postholder will also offer specialist support and education to healthcare colleagues and other agencies involved in the child's care.

The Highly Specialist Children`s Occupational Therapist will provide leadership and line management within the service, including recruitment and retention, appraisal and performance/ absence management.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

848-BHC-269-26

Job locations

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide occupational therapy consultation, advice, and support to schools through the Experts at Hand service delivery model, working collaboratively with education settings, families, and professionals to build capacity, promote early identification, inclusion, participation, and support the implementation of evidence-based strategies that meet the functional needs of children and young people.

2. Manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaningful goals, treatment, and advice.

3. To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret complex assessment findings, from both standardised and non-standardised assessments in order to help contribute and formulate uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary outcomes and goals in collaboration with the children/ and or family whenever possible.

4. Develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the childs ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide occupational therapy consultation, advice, and support to schools through the Experts at Hand service delivery model, working collaboratively with education settings, families, and professionals to build capacity, promote early identification, inclusion, participation, and support the implementation of evidence-based strategies that meet the functional needs of children and young people. 2. Manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaningful goals, treatment, and advice. 3. To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret complex assessment findings, from both standardised and non-standardised assessments in order to help contribute and formulate uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary outcomes and goals in collaboration with the children/ and or family whenever possible. 4. Develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the childs ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to diploma or degree level in Occupational Therapy or equivalent training/study

Professional Registration

Essential

• HCPC registration

Training

Essential

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including post registration training/qualifications in relevant specialist areas e.g. sensory integration levels 1 and 2, CO-OP approach, neurodevelopment and complex needs
• Post registration training/qualification in leadership and management, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
• Field Work Educator Course, or equivalent training/experience.

Desirable

• Training specific to EHC process, including report writing and giving evidence at tribunals/hearings

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting.
• Significant, current and relevant clinical skills - either developed in children's OT or transferable - demonstrating evidence informed practice with an occupation-based focus.
• Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy.
• Ability to assess the need for, prescribe/recommend and advise on the use of specialist equipment.
• Ability to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non-standardised methods, in line with best practice.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to empower others in practice and a sound understanding of accountability, delegation and escalation in a clinical setting.
• Excellent written communication skills, including: odetailed reports and contemporaneous note taking othe ability to record and convey actions, decisions, recommendations, etc, accurately, succinctly and within timelines

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience within paediatrics
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of complex caseload management.
• interventions - including moving and handling and specialist equipment use - for children with a range of difficulties e.g. physical disabilities, multiple and complex conditions, displaying, challenging behaviour, coordination or sensory processing difficulties
• Significant experience in the assessment and provision of EHC reports.
• Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHC plans and related legislation.
• Established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's OT, including safeguarding.
• Experience of leadership and management, including appraisal and performance/absence management.

Desirable

• Experience of attending EHC panels.
• Experience in providing specialist OT school provision
• Experience of leading policy and/or service development

Information Technology and Information Governance

Essential

• Solid IT skills, including use of mobile phone, laptop etc and programmes for service delivery and line management e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email
• Knowledge and experience of using electronic patient/clinical systems, including ordering clinical equipment.
• Experience of electronic diaries and/or rosters

Desirable

• Experience of using EMIS
• Experience of using eRoster

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to diploma or degree level in Occupational Therapy or equivalent training/study Professional Registration Essential HCPC registration Training Essential Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, including post registration training/qualifications in relevant specialist areas e.g. sensory integration levels 1 and 2, CO-OP approach, neurodevelopment and complex needs Post registration training/qualification in leadership and management, or equivalent experience. Comprehensive training in assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs Field Work Educator Course, or equivalent training/experience. Desirable Training specific to EHC process, including report writing and giving evidence at tribunals/hearings Specific Skills Essential Ability to autonomously manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting. Significant, current and relevant clinical skills - either developed in children's OT or transferable - demonstrating evidence informed practice with an occupation-based focus. Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy. Ability to assess the need for, prescribe/recommend and advise on the use of specialist equipment. Ability to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non-standardised methods, in line with best practice. Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to empower others in practice and a sound understanding of accountability, delegation and escalation in a clinical setting. Excellent written communication skills, including: odetailed reports and contemporaneous note taking othe ability to record and convey actions, decisions, recommendations, etc, accurately, succinctly and within timelines Experience Essential Significant post registration experience within paediatrics Experience of working in a community setting. Experience of complex caseload management. interventions - including moving and handling and specialist equipment use - for children with a range of difficulties e.g. physical disabilities, multiple and complex conditions, displaying, challenging behaviour, coordination or sensory processing difficulties Significant experience in the assessment and provision of EHC reports. Excellent understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, EHC plans and related legislation. Established knowledge of national policies, procedures and legislation relevant to Children's OT, including safeguarding. Experience of leadership and management, including appraisal and performance/absence management. Desirable Experience of attending EHC panels. Experience in providing specialist OT school provision Experience of leading policy and/or service development Information Technology and Information Governance Essential Solid IT skills, including use of mobile phone, laptop etc and programmes for service delivery and line management e.g. Microsoft office, internet, email Knowledge and experience of using electronic patient/clinical systems, including ordering clinical equipment. Experience of electronic diaries and/or rosters Desirable Experience of using EMIS Experience of using eRoster

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

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bromley Healthcare CIC

Address

Phoenix Children's Centre

Masons Hill

Bromley

BR2 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Nursing Rehabilitation Assistant - Home Pathway

Band 3 - £30,630 - £32,346 inc HCAS Pro Rata per Annum

37.5 hours per week - Full & Part-time hours considered

We are currently seeking Nursing Rehab Assistants to join our dynamic and friendly team, who are patient-focused and thrive on providing quality care, to work within ourHome Pathway Rehabilitation Service.

You would be joining a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Rehabilitation Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers. Your role would be to assist patients with personal care and their activities of daily living, and help them with their rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

This role will entail:

• Assisting patient with activities of daily living such as washing and dressing and meal preparation
• Rehabilitation in the form of home exercise plans
• Taking patient observation

We are not looking for clinical qualifications: we'll give you all the training you need. Additionally, we'll give you all the support you need to advance and grow your career.

For this opportunity you will need a full UK driving licence and a vehicle that you are able to use for work purposes.

In your supporting statement, please specify why you feel you are a good fit for this position along with your healthcare/care background.

A healthcare/caring background & experience is essential. You should be willing to work towards the completion of the care certificate.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached detailed job description and person specification for full details for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE or equivalent.

Desirable

• NVQ level 2, equivalent, or willing to work towards.

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy environment.
• Experience in caring situations.

Desirable

• Experience working in community rehab setting
• Experience of completing patients obs/vital signs

Training

Essential

• Completion of Care Certificate or willing to work towards.

Information Technology

Essential

• Experience using smart technology eg tablets and phones

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS/Civica
• Experience using MS Teams

Skills

Essential

• Ability to accept appropriate degree of responsibility.
• Ability to remain calm.
• Ability to recognise limitations
• Able to work individually and as part of a team.

Job summary

Speech and Language Therapy Apprenticeship This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Bromley Healthcare as a Speech and Language Therapy Apprentice working whilst completing the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree. This is a 4 year apprenticeship paid at Agenda for Change Band 5 Annexe 21: Year 1: £22677 + £4714 Hcas Year 2: £24567 + £4714 Hcas Year 3: £26457 + 4714 Hcas Upon completion salary will be band 5 on AfC scale This is a developmental role, requiring completion of the BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy degree depending on previous qualifications, over 4 years. The post holder will be employed by Bromley Healthcare while undertaking an approved apprenticeship programme leading to HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist on successful completion. The role combines:

• 80% work-based learning
• 20% protected off-the-job academic learning

Clinical duties will be determined in line with the level of training, competence and supervision, and will progress throughout the apprenticeship. At all times, the apprentice will work under the supervision of a registered Speech and Language Therapist and will not practise autonomously. The apprentice will rotate across appropriate clinical services to meet learning outcomes required by the university and professional bodies.

Main duties of the job

To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme. o To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme. oTo ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements. o To complete and pass the End Point Assessment. o To organise and manage a clinical caseload, mapped against evolving capability, which will include gaining knowledge and experience of providing Speech and Language Therapy for children and adults with a variety of health conditions or developmental needs. o To gain knowledge and skills (analytical and reasoning) to assess diagnose, develop and implement individualised treatment programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. o To gain experience during the period of the apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas which may be in organisations external to Bromley Healthcare.

• To work from multiple bases across the borough of Bromley and the expectation to see patients across the borough as the service and demand requires.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

1.0 To provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders with appropriate support from a supervisor.

1.1 To work towards having skills to make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment, seeking advice as appropriate.

1.2 To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other.

1.3 To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their carers in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the patient/clients difficulties and implications of the same.

1.4 Under supervision to initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patients needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate, with support from senior therapists.

1.5 To negotiate and work closely with clients, carers, other professionals and families, agreeing decision-making and prioritisation relevant to the patient/clients management, devising agreed care plans based on best practice, seeking advice as necessary.

1.6 To learn methods of alternative communication e.g. signing, symbols, speech synthesisers after training to maximise the clients communication.

1.7 To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, aiming to

achieve effective communication, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.

1.8 To adapt practice to meet individual patients/clients circumstances, including due

regard for cultural and linguistic and gender differences.

1.9 To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have

challenging communication difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literate and numerate in English
• Experience working as a band 3 or 4 Speech and Language Therapy Assistant in the NHS

Desirable

• Previous degree
• Certificates from relevant other training in healthcare

Information

Essential

• Knowledge of EMIS or similar IT system
• Sound IT skills including word processing and data analysis such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and without supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team and actively participate in team meetings

Desirable

• Holds a current UK driving license and has access to a car for work purposes
• Negotiation skills, ale to overcome barriers

Experience

Essential

• Recent work in a health or social care setting as a band 4 SLT assistant
• Experience of working with people who have a physical or mental health condition
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in the community/home working

Job summary

Are you a recently qualified OT looking to develop your skills and experience across a wide range of physical and mental health settings?We are looking for OT's to join our established and sought after Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation.

Our rotation offers a unique opportunity to work in a mix of clinical areas across physical health, mental health and various specialist services. The rotation currently includes:

• Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Adult Learning Disability (community)
• Forensic Mental Health (inpatient)
• Stroke Rehabilitation (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (inpatient)
• Older Adult Mental Health (community)
• Community Therapy Service (community)
• Community Hospital rehabilitation (inpatient)

The rotation is focused in and around the city of Oxford, with some rotations based in the community hospitals to the south of the county. Each rotation is for a period of 8 months (subject to change).

This role will require you to travel countywide across the Trusts sites on a regular basis. You must therefore be comfortable with driving for work purposes and able to travel freely within the hours of the role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• To provide Occupational Therapy that is evidence based and follows client-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process.
• Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the Flyer Preceptorship Programme and other post-graduate opportunities.
• To participate effectively as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the education of occupational therapy students and apprentices.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team establishing effective relationships with colleagues to benefit the treatment of clients in each setting. This will include contributing to decision making about client care programmes

You'll be supported by experienced Occupational Therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team from day one. Newly qualified OTs can complete our award-winning Flyer Programme preceptorship, alongside monthly Band 5 CPD and peer support sessions. Our rotational programme offers experience across a wide range of clinical areas, providing an excellent foundation for your career. We're committed to helping you grow through our Career Development Framework, with opportunities to develop in clinical practice, leadership, education, research and quality improvement.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Mentions learning from a range of placements
• Demonstration of MDT working
• Understanding of the needs and difficulties of service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions or learning disabilities in designated specialist area.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions, mental health conditions, or learning disabilities.

Skills

Essential

• Good command of written English
• Demonstrates diverse skillset as required for rotation
• Able to prioritise workload and manage own time.
• Demonstrates good clinical reasoning skills.

Desirable

• Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the Occupational Therapy profession.

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered or working towards
• Recognised graduate Occupational Therapy qualification.

Desirable

• Member of RCOT

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Do you have an interest in tackling health inequalities for people with a learning disability? Do you want to maintain a healthy work-life balance?

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our City and South Oxfordshire Community Learning Disability Service based in Abingdon. Our small, friendly directorate thrives on collaborative, multi-disciplinary teamwork to provide holistic care for adults with learning disabilities.

We're looking for candidates with physiotherapy experience in learning disabilities, neuromuscular conditions, or related fields. Join our well-established team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from one of our three bases in Banbury, Oxford or Abingdon.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver specialist, evidence based physiotherapeutic management to people with a learning disability and a range of diverse and complex health conditions
• To provide a high quality physiotherapy service to people with a learning disability in their homes and in a variety of community and other health care settings
• To be responsible for your own caseload as an autonomous practitioner adapting your approach to meet the health and communication needs of the service users
• To work jointly and in a holistic manner with the multi-disciplinary Learning Disability Team, the LD Physiotherapy Team and wider health and social care services
• To participate in and contribute to clinical governance, and physiotherapy and service wide developmental projects
• You will have the opportunity to use your clinical reasoning skills, be able to manage your own caseload, work independently and organise your time flexibly.

You will have the opportunity to work flexibly which can include working from home or from a base.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Physiotherapy degree or diploma
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• 1 week/1 year post graduate training in posture management
• Formal post graduate qualification in any of the core areas of physio

Skills and experience

Essential

• Post graduate working experience in learning disabilities or neurological rehab
• Experience of independently managing and prioritising a caseload

Desirable

• Experience of or formal training in, teaching physiotherapy related topics
• Awareness of, and experience of using 24 hour posture management
• Experience of supervising students or band 4 colleagues

Travel

Essential

• Car driver with UK license and access to vehicle

Learning disability awareness

Essential

• Awareness of and interest in learning disability health needs/ inequalities
• Expression of interest in working in the UK in the LD specialist field

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit one Part time (3 days a week, Weds - Fri) Clinical Pharmacist with General Practice experience to join our ever expanding Clinical Pharmacist team. You will join a team of over 40 Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians supported by Lead pharmacists. The role will be based at one or two surgeries in Brompton PCN (in person).

Successful recruits will ideally have:

• Experience in General Practice (Essential)
• Independent Prescribing qualification (Desirable)
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pathway (Desirable)
• Able to run chronic disease clinics
• Offer medicines advice to patients and clinical staff

You must have a minimum of 2 years post registration Pharmacy experience.

Candidates will be required to complete an online clinical assessment as part of the shortlisting process to assess clinical knowledge and decision-making skills relevant to the role.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside GPs and the wider practice team, you will support the practice team(s) as part of a multidisciplinary, patient-facing role. You will have the backing of the wider pharmacist team across the GP Federation.

Your core duties will include:

• Undertaking clinical medication reviews and proactively managing patients with complex polypharmacy
• Supporting the primary care team in managing long-term conditions
• Acting as the primary point of contact for practice staff on prescription and medication queries
• Supporting the repeat prescription system and handling acute prescription requests
• Carrying out medicines reconciliation on transfer of care, and applying systems for safer prescribing
• Providing clinical medicines advice that addresses both the health and social care needs of patients
• Contributing to medicines optimisation and quality improvement, including elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and ICB-commissioned enhanced services

This is a pivotal role in improving quality of care and operational efficiency, and calls for motivation and passion for delivering excellent general practice care.

About us

London Medical Associates (West London GP Federation) is a Federation of GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) serving communities across Kensington and Chelsea. We deliver high quality primary care services, with the needs of local residents at the heart of everything we do.

The West London GP Federation comprises five PCNs across West London:

• Brompton Health PCN
• Inclusive Health PCN
• Kensington & Chelsea South PCN
• NeoHealth PCN
• West Hill PCN

Why join us?

You'll be joining one of London's largest and most established ARRS Clinical Pharmacist teams, backed by dedicated clinical leads and a genuine commitment to helping you reach your full professional potential. We invest in ongoing training and CPD to support your development at every stage of your career.

• Structured supervision from experienced Pharmacy Leads
• Supported completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway and Independent Prescribing qualification
• Clear career progression pathways
• Opportunities to network with peers and attend in-person pharmacy educational meetings and events
• A strong, supportive multidisciplinary culture

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,419 to £63,176 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0178-26-0004

Job locations

2B Hogarth Road

London

SW5 0PT

United Kingdom

Earls Court Medical Centre

248 Earls Court Road

LONDON

SW5 9AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist is a clinical practitioner working as part of the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes and support safe, evidence-based prescribing across general practice. The role combines direct patient care with medicines optimisation, chronic disease management and collaborative working across primary care.

1. Clinical Responsibilities

Patient Care

Long-term condition clinics

Run long-term condition clinics for chronic diseases such as atrial fibrillation, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, depression, heart failure, hypertension, HRT and womens health, reviewing patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicines optimisation is required.

Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and other members of the practice team to optimise medicines use, and implement changes directly where these fall within the post holder's scope of practice and competence.

Clinical medication reviews (including Structured Medication Reviews)

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients, producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring.

Establish the ongoing need for each medicine, review monitoring needs, and support patients with their medicines taking to ensure they get the best use of their medicines.

Where indicated, deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with the national SMR specification, prioritising patients on the PCN's target cohorts (e.g. care home residents, patients with complex polypharmacy, and those on high-risk medicines).

Independent prescribing duties (for those who hold independent prescribing qualification only)

Undertake independent prescribing consultations face to face, telephone or video for patients with acute and long-term conditions, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making, diagnosis and management within their scope of practice.

Initiate, titrate, adjust and stop medicines within their competence, including for chronic disease management within their scope of practice.

Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making.

Work within a defined scope of practice, recognising own competency limits, and refer to GPs or specialists where appropriate.

Medicines advice and information

Undertake clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice, including face to face, telephone and video appointments.

Answer relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines, suggesting and recommending solutions and arranging appropriate follow up to patients to monitor the effect of any changes.

Blood Results Management

Review and provide advice to patients and clinical staff on abnormal blood results, such as HbA1c, lipids, thyroid function, renal function, and other relevant blood tests, in line with the post holder's scope of practice and competence.

Recommend and implement appropriate action or medication changes in response to abnormal results, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where required

Shared decision making

Support patients to make informed decisions about their medicines through shared decision making, respecting patient preferences and values in line with NICE guidance on shared decision making.

Care home medication reviews

Undertake medication reviews for care home residents in line with the Network Contract DES care home requirements, working closely with care home staff, community pharmacy and, where relevant, the multidisciplinary care home team to manage complex and high-risk polypharmacy.

Repeat and acute prescription processing

Support implementation and ongoing development of repeat prescribing systems and processes.

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.

Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Process acute prescription requests in line with practice protocol.

Management of minor and common ailments

Where competent to do so, assess and manage patients presenting with minor or self-limiting ailments, signposting or referring appropriately, to help release GP appointment capacity for patients with more complex needs.

Digital tools, documentation and safety-netting

Use practice clinical systems and associated digital tools (e.g. SystmOne, Ardens, AccuRx) and other approved digital tools to record accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensure appropriate safety-netting and follow-up plans are in place, and triage to identify opportunities for proactive medicines optimisation.

Medicines Safety

Unplanned hospital admissions

Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews.

Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.

Medicines reconciliation

Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and care homes, identifying and rectifying unexplained changes.

Work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).

Monitoring of high-risk medicines

Undertake and maintain oversight of monitoring for high-risk medicines such as DMARDs, lithium and anticoagulants, ensuring patients have appropriate blood tests and clinical reviews in place at the required intervals, and taking action where monitoring is overdue or results indicate a need for dose adjustment, referral, or discontinuation.

Medicines alerts

Action MHRA drug alerts, product recalls, and other local and national safety alerts, implementing changes as required.

Antimicrobial stewardship

Support the practice team in promoting appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in line with local and national antimicrobial guidance, contributing to audit and feedback on antimicrobial stewardship indicators.

2. Service Delivery and Improvement

Information management

Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Risk stratification and proactive case-finding

Use searches and risk stratification tools to proactively identify patients at risk of medicines-related harm (e.g. those on high-risk drug combinations or missing monitoring), and prioritise outreach and review accordingly.

Medicines quality improvement

Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by GPs, practice managers or ICB.

Feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Implementation of local guidelines and formulary recommendations

Analyse practice prescribing against local ICB criteria (e.g. prescribing dashboards, high cost drugs, and specials) and engage with members of the practice team where prescribing patterns do not align with local ICB policies, guidance, and prescribing standards.

Support cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing in line with ICB formulary guidance and local prescribing policies.

Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).

QOF medicines-related targets

Support the practice team(s) in delivering medicines related QOF targets.

ICB Prescribing targets

Contribute to the delivery of ICB prescribing-related targets, including the annual Medicines Optimisation Enhanced Service (MOES) scheme.

Monitor practice performance against MOES indicators, identifying areas of underachievement and supporting action to address these.

Provide regular updates and reporting on progress against MOES and other prescribing targets to the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Lead/Head of Clinical Pharmacy.

Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider practice team to embed MOES priorities into routine clinical practice.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Support compliance with CQC standards relating to medicines management, prescribing and governance.

Health inequalities and Public health

Proactively address medicines-related health inequalities, including access to medicines, adherence support, and prevention activity (e.g. cardiovascular disease prevention, immunisation uptake) targeted at underserved populations

Support wider public health campaigns such as vaccinations (e.g. flu, pneumonia, shingles) and smoking cessation.

ARRS and DES performance

Contribute to the PCN's performance against Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) requirements and relevant Directed Enhanced Service (DES) indicators, including accurate recording of activity data to support PCN reporting and evidencing of impact.

3. Leadership

Education and Training

Provide education and training to the primary healthcare team on medicines and medicines optimisation.

Multidisciplinary team working

Attend and contribute to practice and PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, sharing medicines-related insights and contributing to holistic patient care planning.

Supervision of pharmacy technicians and trainees

Where appropriate to the post holder's experience and grade, provide clinical supervision and support to pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists, contributing to their development within the practice/PCN team.

Professional leadership

Act as a professional role model, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Job description Job responsibilities The Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist is a clinical practitioner working as part of the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes and support safe, evidence-based prescribing across general practice. The role combines direct patient care with medicines optimisation, chronic disease management and collaborative working across primary care.1. Clinical ResponsibilitiesPatient CareLong-term condition clinics Run long-term condition clinics for chronic diseases such as atrial fibrillation, asthma, COPD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, depression, heart failure, hypertension, HRT and womens health, reviewing patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicines optimisation is required. Make appropriate recommendations to GPs and other members of the practice team to optimise medicines use, and implement changes directly where these fall within the post holder's scope of practice and competence.Clinical medication reviews (including Structured Medication Reviews) Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients, producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring. Establish the ongoing need for each medicine, review monitoring needs, and support patients with their medicines taking to ensure they get the best use of their medicines. Where indicated, deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with the national SMR specification, prioritising patients on the PCN's target cohorts (e.g. care home residents, patients with complex polypharmacy, and those on high-risk medicines).Independent prescribing duties (for those who hold independent prescribing qualification only) Undertake independent prescribing consultations face to face, telephone or video for patients with acute and long-term conditions, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making, diagnosis and management within their scope of practice. Initiate, titrate, adjust and stop medicines within their competence, including for chronic disease management within their scope of practice. Order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests to support clinical decision-making. Work within a defined scope of practice, recognising own competency limits, and refer to GPs or specialists where appropriate.Medicines advice and information Undertake clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice, including face to face, telephone and video appointments. Answer relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines, suggesting and recommending solutions and arranging appropriate follow up to patients to monitor the effect of any changes.Blood Results Management Review and provide advice to patients and clinical staff on abnormal blood results, such as HbA1c, lipids, thyroid function, renal function, and other relevant blood tests, in line with the post holder's scope of practice and competence. Recommend and implement appropriate action or medication changes in response to abnormal results, escalating to GPs or senior clinicians where requiredShared decision making Support patients to make informed decisions about their medicines through shared decision making, respecting patient preferences and values in line with NICE guidance on shared decision making.Care home medication reviews Undertake medication reviews for care home residents in line with the Network Contract DES care home requirements, working closely with care home staff, community pharmacy and, where relevant, the multidisciplinary care home team to manage complex and high-risk polypharmacy.Repeat and acute prescription processing Support implementation and ongoing development of repeat prescribing systems and processes. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Process acute prescription requests in line with practice protocol. Management of minor and common ailments Where competent to do so, assess and manage patients presenting with minor or self-limiting ailments, signposting or referring appropriately, to help release GP appointment capacity for patients with more complex needs.Digital tools, documentation and safety-netting Use practice clinical systems and associated digital tools (e.g. SystmOne, Ardens, AccuRx) and other approved digital tools to record accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensure appropriate safety-netting and follow-up plans are in place, and triage to identify opportunities for proactive medicines optimisation.Medicines SafetyUnplanned hospital admissions Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups.Medicines reconciliation Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and care homes, identifying and rectifying unexplained changes. Work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes).Monitoring of high-risk medicines Undertake and maintain oversight of monitoring for high-risk medicines such as DMARDs, lithium and anticoagulants, ensuring patients have appropriate blood tests and clinical reviews in place at the required intervals, and taking action where monitoring is overdue or results indicate a need for dose adjustment, referral, or discontinuation.Medicines alerts Action MHRA drug alerts, product recalls, and other local and national safety alerts, implementing changes as required.Antimicrobial stewardship Support the practice team in promoting appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in line with local and national antimicrobial guidance, contributing to audit and feedback on antimicrobial stewardship indicators.2. Service Delivery and ImprovementInformation management Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.Risk stratification and proactive case-finding Use searches and risk stratification tools to proactively identify patients at risk of medicines-related harm (e.g. those on high-risk drug combinations or missing monitoring), and prioritise outreach and review accordingly.Medicines quality improvement Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by GPs, practice managers or ICB. Feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.Implementation of local guidelines and formulary recommendations Analyse practice prescribing against local ICB criteria (e.g. prescribing dashboards, high cost drugs, and specials) and engage with members of the practice team where prescribing patterns do not align with local ICB policies, guidance, and prescribing standards. Support cost-effective and evidence-based prescribing in line with ICB formulary guidance and local prescribing policies. Liaise with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs).QOF medicines-related targets Support the practice team(s) in delivering medicines related QOF targets.ICB Prescribing targets Contribute to the delivery of ICB prescribing-related targets, including the annual Medicines Optimisation Enhanced Service (MOES) scheme. Monitor practice performance against MOES indicators, identifying areas of underachievement and supporting action to address these. Provide regular updates and reporting on progress against MOES and other prescribing targets to the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Lead/Head of Clinical Pharmacy. Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider practice team to embed MOES priorities into routine clinical practice.Care Quality Commission (CQC) Support compliance with CQC standards relating to medicines management, prescribing and governance.Health inequalities and Public health Proactively address medicines-related health inequalities, including access to medicines, adherence support, and prevention activity (e.g. cardiovascular disease prevention, immunisation uptake) targeted at underserved populations Support wider public health campaigns such as vaccinations (e.g. flu, pneumonia, shingles) and smoking cessation.ARRS and DES performance Contribute to the PCN's performance against Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) requirements and relevant Directed Enhanced Service (DES) indicators, including accurate recording of activity data to support PCN reporting and evidencing of impact.3. LeadershipEducation and Training Provide education and training to the primary healthcare team on medicines and medicines optimisation.Multidisciplinary team working Attend and contribute to practice and PCN multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, sharing medicines-related insights and contributing to holistic patient care planning.Supervision of pharmacy technicians and trainees Where appropriate to the post holder's experience and grade, provide clinical supervision and support to pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists, contributing to their development within the practice/PCN team.Professional leadershipAct as a professional role model, promoting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Post-qualification experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist within general practice
• Experience and knowledge of managing common acute and long-term conditions encountered in general practice.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering QOF and ICB prescribing targets.

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or OSPAP qualification.
• Registration on the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) register.

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience. Post-qualification experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist within general practice Experience and knowledge of managing common acute and long-term conditions encountered in general practice. Desirable Experience of delivering QOF and ICB prescribing targets. Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or OSPAP qualification. Registration on the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) register. Desirable Independent Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training. Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

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

West London GP Federation

Address

2B Hogarth Road

London

SW5 0PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London GP Federation

Address

2B Hogarth Road

London

SW5 0PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a permanent Band 7 Applied Psychologist or Band 8a Highly Specialist Psychologist to join our LD Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team in Teesside covering all four localities (Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar and Middlesbrough). The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team, leading on and delivering psychological assessments, formulations and therapies within the LD Getting More Help CAMHS Team.

Applicants should ideally have experience in working within CAMHSand show strong patient-centred values. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent mental health care and evidence-based interventions.

The post holder will have a key role in providing both psychological assessments and psychological therapy.

This post is open to candidates who are either already meeting the essential criteria for a Band 8a Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist, or those who meet the essential criteria for a Band 7 Specialist Applied Psychologist who would be interested in undertaking this as a developmental post with a supportive plan for development and progression in due course.

Main duties of the job

In addition to direct clinical work, and where necessary clinical supervision to other team members regarding patients is an important element of the role.

The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulation and therapies with individuals, families and teams as part of an MDT approach. Alongside direct clinical work, providing consultation, training and where required clinical supervision to other team members as well as trainee and assistant psychologists are all integral part of the role.

As a senior member of the team, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate good leadership skills in supporting MDT colleagues to work psychologically and use person-centred principles across their work. This includes supervision, advice, consultation and training. The post holder will work within a compassionate, collective leadership approach and will be a key member of the leadership within the team. This is a role where innovation and engagement in research and development activity are actively encouraged.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

We welcome applications from staff who are currently coming to the end of their training in Clinical or counselling psychology that on successful completion will achieve the required qualification and registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist. Trainee counselling psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their 3rd year of the doctoral training and have the following confirmed as completed by the university. This information may be requested prior to interview: a. All clinical competencies. b. 80% of the 450 supervised clinical practice hours (360 hours)

Trainee clinical psychologists are eligible to apply for and to be shortlisted for interview and to be offered qualified posts when they are in their third year of training, as they will have completed their core clinical competencies by this stage of the course.

Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this, we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.

The successful candidate will benefit from being part of a larger group of Psychologists across other TEWV Trust services

We encourage opportunities to undertake service development activities.

We have strong links to the local Doctoral Programmes in Clinical Psychology at Teesside and Hull Universities and the Doctoral Programme in Counselling Psychology at York St John University. There are excellent opportunities for peer support/ supervision, CPD, teaching/ training, research, and audit.

We are also very keen to support practitioners obtain further professional training if required, dependent on service need, this might include training such as EMDR; Flash EMDR; CAT; PBS; Systemic Family Therapy, etcetera.

We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, operating from over one hundred sites in Durham, Teesside and across York and North Yorkshire. Locally, we have close links with psychological professionals working across Mental Health Services across the Care Group, as well as across other areas and specialties.

Please find the attached job description and person specifications which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role andto ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Post doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice - Band 8a
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• Trained in clinical supervision and the supervision of doctoral trainees for 8a
• Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS- Band 7

Desirable

• Registration with BPS
• Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model

Experience

Essential

• Working as a qualified applied psychologist within the designated service including a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and a range of clinical severity across a range of care settings- Band 8a
• Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care as a care coordinator within the context of a multidisciplinary team- Band 8a
• Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area- Band 7
• Multi-disciplinary team working- Band 7
• Teaching, training and clinical supervision and field supervisor for doctoral theses.- Band 8a
• Research and development- Band 8a
• Quality and service improvement and evaluation- Band 8a

Desirable

• Experience of CBT, DBT, Psychodynamics, systematic therapy
• Experience of research and audit

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical governance
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
• Audit and research methodology
• Social Inclusion agenda
• Knowledge of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System

Desirable

• Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

We are looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist to lead and develop physiotherapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish physiotherapy provision from the outset.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing physiotherapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £40,505.60 per annum

Hours: 32 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,505.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VP22298E06

Job locations

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

We are looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist to lead and develop physiotherapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish physiotherapy provision from the outset.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Summary

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing physiotherapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £40,505.60 per annum

Hours: 32 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon La s is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.

Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.

The dedicated clinical team will provide interdisciplinary input, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and nursing.

Physiotherapy Lead

Under the leadership of our Professional Lead for Physiotherapy, support is provided to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services

Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor

Induction & service line training in area of specialism

Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training

We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Relocation package available

Group pension plan helping you save for your future

NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)

Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.

Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting physiotherapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact [email protected] or Kay ONeill (Professional Lead for Physiotherapy): KayO'[email protected]

Requirements The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop physiotherapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?We are looking for an ambitious Physiotherapist to lead and develop physiotherapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish physiotherapy provision from the outset.This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleSummaryThe post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing physiotherapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team.Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist PhysiotherapistSite: Cygnet Afon LasService Line: NeuropsychiatrySalary: £40,505.60 per annumHours: 32 hoursContract: PermanentStart Date: March 2027Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)Cygnet Afon La s is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, physical function, mobility, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.The dedicated clinical team will provide interdisciplinary input, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and nursing.Physiotherapy LeadUnder the leadership of our Professional Lead for Physiotherapy, support is provided to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.5 reasons why you should make an application today We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Relocation package available Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting physiotherapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact [email protected] or Kay ONeill (Professional Lead for Physiotherapy): KayO'[email protected] The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.Please click the link to apply or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

If youre looking to take your nursing or paramedic career in a new direction, we offer a dynamic and innovative pathway with excellent opportunities for progression and comprehensive training. The role involves working not only in your base Custody Suite but also across your designated region within Police Custody Suites and the wider Force area. No previous forensic experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can take your career in an exciting new direction by supporting some of societys most vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system. We believe everyone deserves high quality healthcare, and were looking for passionate clinicians who share this commitment and want to grow their clinical and forensic skills.

Working closely with the Police in custody suites, youll play a crucial role in delivering expert care to detainees. With 24/7 service coverage and a strong, supportive team, youll make a real difference every day.

About us

Alongside a Scottish Widows pension, youll enjoy access to a Blue Light Card and Mitie MiDeals, offering thousands of shopping, leisure and lifestyle discounts. Your health and wellbeing are supported through a Virtual GP service and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Mitie Choices also allows you to tailor your benefits, including extra holiday, dental and health plans, critical illness cover and discounted gym membership. You can take part in share schemes such as Save as You Earn and the Share Incentive Plan, and outstanding performance is recognised through the Mitie Stars awards, with vouchers worth hundredsor even thousandsof pounds. You can also earn £500 each time you refer a successful new colleague.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0059-104723

Job locations

St Anne Street station

St Anne Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L3 3HJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Salary £41,500 per year

• £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.

• Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

• Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2-day shifts on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

• These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed Bank contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts.

• Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

• NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Job description Job responsibilities Salary £41,500 per year £1000 bonus when completed 12 months service. Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance. Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2-day shifts on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance. These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: whereas there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed Bank contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts. Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration):2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field: General Practice, A & E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service
• Driving Licence (required)
• Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK BritishPassportor ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration):2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum Paramedic 2 years post qualification. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field: General Practice, A & E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service Driving Licence (required) Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK BritishPassportor ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

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

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

St Anne Street station

St Anne Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L3 3HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

St Anne Street station

St Anne Street

Liverpool

Merseyside

L3 3HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Essex ICB's Medicines Innovation and Pathways team and contribute to the safe, effective and cost-efficient management of high-cost medicines across the health and care system. The role supports patient access to specialist treatments while ensuring compliance with commissioning requirements, medicines governance standards and NHS funding arrangements.

You will:

• Provide technical expertise to support the management of high-cost medicines and commissioning processes.
• Process prior approval requests, ensuring applications meet commissioning criteria and local policy requirements.
• Support accurate and timely validation of high-cost medicines invoices, helping to ensure appropriate use of NHS resources.
• Maintain high-quality records, reports and digital systems that support governance, assurance and audit requirements.
• Work closely with pharmacists, clinicians, finance teams and providers to resolve queries and support effective decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of medicines approval processes, digital tools and reporting systems across the organisation.

If you are a registered Pharmacy Technician with excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes through effective medicines management, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in medicines optimisation, commissioning support or high-cost medicines processes. You will have strong organisational skills, be confident using data and digital systems, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You will:

• Process prior approval requests for high-cost medicines, ensuring compliance with commissioning criteria, policies and governance requirements
• Review funding applications, identify missing documentation and escalate complex or clinically sensitive cases as required
• Validate invoices against approved funding requests and investigate discrepancies to support financial assurance
• Maintain accurate records within approval and reporting systems, supporting audit, monitoring and performance activities
• Apply knowledge of formulary compliance, NICE guidance and commissioning policies to support evidence-based decisions
• Analyse and present data to support audits, service reviews, commissioning decisions and expenditure monitoring
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, clinicians, providers and finance colleagues to support effective high-cost medicines management across Essex
• Contribute to service improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, reporting and digital systems

Applicants must be GPhC registered and committed to continuous professional development. Knowledge of high-cost medicines, medicines governance, commissioning processes and Blueteq is desirable.

About us

NHS Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and funding of NHS services for around 1.9 million people across Essex. Our role as an ICB is to bring health and care services together, improve the health and wellbeing of our population and ensure equitable access to services and outcome for everyone. The organisations headquarters is Seax House, Chelmsford, and we operate a hybrid working model (2 office-based days) that includes working across Essex and from home. Essex ICB currently has offices in Brentwood, Harlow and Colchester, in addition to the Chelmsford HQ.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We know that different experiences, ideas and perspectives help create a stronger and more innovative organisation that delivers better outcomes for patients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people of all ages, disabilities, sex, gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or personal circumstances. Our policies ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently throughout the recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY

The Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is a new organisation formed through the consolidation of three ICB areas in response to the NHSs ambition to deliver a more streamlined, strategic and cost-effective model of health commissioning. The ICB will oversee the commissioning of care for the approximately 2 million people who live in Essex. Operating within a reduced running cost envelope and aligned to the new requirements of ICBs in England, the ICB will focus on improving population health outcomes, health equity and smarter resource allocation.

The postholder will provide technical support within the Medicines Innovation and Pathways workstream of the Integrated Care Board. The role underpins the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of high-cost medicines by managing key processes such as prior approval, invoice validation, and data reporting. This includes ensuring that funding requests are processed accurately and in line with commissioning criteria, maintaining robust approval systems and templates, and supporting governance through accurate documentation and compliance checks. The postholder will apply knowledge of medicines policy and commissioning requirements to assess applications, resolve queries, and escalate cases requiring clinical input. They will also contribute to monitoring and reporting activities that inform audits, performance reviews, and commissioning decisions. By maintaining robust processes and clear communication, this role supports patient safety, ensures compliance with commissioning requirements, and facilitates the efficient management of high-cost medicines across the system.

As the ICB transitions to become a leaner, more focused strategic commissioning organisation the post holder will be expected to support the Director of Pharmacy, Medicines and Clinical Policies in delivering on the three fundamental shifts set out in the NHS 10-year plan:

• From Treatment to Prevention: Embedding preventative, personalised and population based approaches to commissioning.
• From Hospital to Community: Championing care model redesign that supports community and neighbourhood health.
• From Analogue to Digital: Enabling clinically driven transformation through digital innovation, data analytics and evidence based improvement.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To deliver on the job description set out above, the job holder will be expected to deliver on the requirements set out below:

High-cost drug management

• Process prior approval requests for high-cost medicines within agreed timescales, applying professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure compliance with commissioning criteria and local policies
• Develop and maintain prior approval templates and documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency for users
• Review incomplete funding applications, assess against commissioning requirements, and use judgment to escalate cases requiring clinical input to the pharmacist

Technical support for commissioning

• Validate invoices against approved requests and identify discrepancies for escalation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local policies
• Maintain accurate records of approvals and funding decisions in digital systems, supporting audit and assurance processes
• Supervise the Invoice Assistant by providing guidance, training, and quality checks on invoice processing tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Prepare technical summaries and data packs to support commissioning decisions, audits, and performance monitoring

Data and digital processes

• Use professional pharmacy knowledge to manage prior approval workflows in digital systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with commissioning criteria
• Support the implementation and improvement of digital tools for medicines governance and approval processes, ensuring they meet audit and assurance requirements
• Interpret data outputs to identify trends and anomalies, providing clear insights for audits and performance reviews, and escalate complex cases to the pharmacist when clinical input is required

Clinical governance and safety

• Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure governance principles are embedded in all approval processes and funding decisions, including assessing requests against formulary and commissioning criteria
• Use understanding of medicines legislation, NICE guidance, and local policies to verify compliance and identify potential risks, escalating complex or clinically sensitive cases to the pharmacist when required
• Support compliance with formulary and contractual requirements for high-cost medicines by reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and aligned with governance standards

Financial and reporting support

• Apply professional pharmacy knowledge to assist in monitoring expenditure on high-cost medicines, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with commissioning criteria. Use understanding of medicines policy and funding pathways to interpret trends and highlight potential risks for escalation
• Prepare accurate reports for audits and performance reviews, ensuring data is clearly presented and aligned with established templates
• Provide clear, accurate data summaries to support business cases and commissioning plans, ensuring that information is relevant, evidence-based, and suitable for decision-making at system level

Collaboration and support

• Respond to queries from clinicians, finance teams, and providers regarding high-cost drug approvals, using professional pharmacy knowledge to interpret commissioning criteria and provide accurate, evidence-based information
• Apply understanding of formulary compliance, NICE guidance, and funding pathways when resolving queries, ensuring responses are aligned with governance and contractual requirements
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists and commissioning teams to troubleshoot complex cases, identify gaps in documentation, and recommend appropriate actions, escalating to the pharmacist when clinical judgment is required
• Contribute to continuous improvement by highlighting recurring issues and supporting the development of clearer processes and templates for prior approvals and funding requests

Team management and capability building

• Supporting directorate oversight of workforce reporting, including reporting on key HR metrics
• Supports wider understanding of projects across the ICB and system
• Able to influence in order to deliver effectively through others
• Support the effective transition of relevant functions to new portfolios within or beyond the ICB to support the new NHS operating model, in line with the requirements of the Model ICB Blueprint
• Work collaboratively with system partners to facilitate transitional arrangements
• Maintain a focus on quality, safety and affordability during transition
• Supporting effective Information Asset Management for the team

Other

• Able to use initiative and work independently as needed to deliver on requirements of the role
• Primarily desk-based work that requires use of visual display units, focused concentration and frequent participation in on-line or in person meetings
• Able to use software required to develop report, including ability to deliver high quality documents through Microsoft suite (word, power point, excel)

Flexibility and evolving responsibilities

As the ICB continues to evolve, portfolios may be subject to change to reflect the needs of the organisation, the health and care system and national policy direction. This may include adjustments to areas of responsibility or realignment of reporting structures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will need to build constructive relationships with partners from across the health and care system. Key relationships will be with:

• Senior Pharmacists and wider medicines commissioning team
• Finance and Contracting Teams
• Acute and Community Providers
• Clinicians

Person Specification

Strategy & Analysis

Essential

• Ability to interpret and analyse data, identify discrepancies and support reporting or assurance processes.
• Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to review information, assess compliance with policies and identify issues requiring escalation.
• Experience using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to support reporting and monitoring activities.

People & Culture

Essential

• Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment, fostering continuous improvement and shared learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate practice and promoting diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity within pharmacy teams and across commissioning support functions.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, organisational learning and achieving positive outcomes for staff, patients and service users, working in line with the NHS People Promise

Governance & Assurance

Essential

• Ability to apply professional pharmacy knowledge to ensure approval and funding processes comply with formulary requirements, NICE guidance and local commissioning policies.
• Ability to review documentation for accuracy and completeness, identify gaps and escalate complex or clinically sensitive cases appropriately.
• Ability to support governance by maintaining accurate records, validating requests against commissioning criteria and contributing to audit and performance monitoring activities.

Personal Attributes and Values

Essential

• Personal commitment to the values of the NHS 10-year Plan, the NHS People Plan, the Nolan Principles, to championing equality, diversity and inclusion within the ICB and the wider health system.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of sustained commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a registered Pharmacy Technician in a hospital, primary care, community pharmacy, commissioning or medicines optimisation setting.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and working with digital systems to support medicines management, governance or service delivery.
• Experience handling complex queries and providing accurate information to healthcare professionals, patients or other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of medicines governance, formulary processes, NICE guidance or commissioning requirements.

Partnerships & Communities

Essential

• Able to represent the Medicines Innovation and Pathways team professionally in meetings and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working across teams and organisations to support the delivery of projects and work programmes.
• Able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and raise concerns or issues appropriately to support delivery of objectives

Additional information

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

We are looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist to lead and develop occupational therapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish occupational therapy provision from the outset.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will also be responsible for the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £50,632 per annum

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,632 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPB64304B7

Job locations

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?

We are looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist to lead and develop occupational therapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish occupational therapy provision from the outset.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Summary

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will also be responsible for the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salar y: £50,632 per annum

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.

Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, occupational participation, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 165 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we would be more than happy to facilitate this.Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter): at [email protected] or Alex Scordis Hutchinson (Clinical Lead OT for Neuropsychiatry) at [email protected]

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you passionate about neurorehabilitation and looking for an opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy within a specialist neurocognitive service?We are looking for an ambitious Occupational Therapist to lead and develop occupational therapy provision at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist service in Corwen. Whether you are an experienced Band 7 or a strong Band 6 ready to take your next step, we can offer structured support, specialist supervision and a unique opportunity to establish occupational therapy provision from the outset.This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleSummaryThe post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, leading and developing occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will also be responsible for the clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.Post: Band 7 Highly Specialist Occupational TherapistSite: Cygnet Afon LasService Line: NeuropsychiatrySalar y: £50,632 per annumHours: 40 hoursContract: PermanentStart Date: March 2027Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, occupational participation, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 165 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.5 reasons why you should make an application todayWe care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much more A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we would be more than happy to facilitate this.Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter): at [email protected] or Alex Scordis Hutchinson (Clinical Lead OT for Neuropsychiatry) at [email protected] RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Do you have experience of working in a primary care or hospital setting as a Healthcare Assistant?

Do you have a NVQ level 3 in Care or Care Certificate?

Are you patient focused, flexible and a great team player with excellent communication skills?

If you answer yes to all of the above questions, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our amazing team at our four Derby Surgeries. Hours can be flexible.

Main duties of the job

To be considered for the role, you will be an experienced Healthcare Assistant who meets all the above essential criteria. As part of the role, dependent on your experiences, you will be required to undertake a variety of duties including, but not limited to:

• Long Term Conditions reviews (Hypertension, CKD etc.)
• NHS Health Checks
• Vaccinations (i.e. Influenza, B12, Depo)
• Ear syringing
• Dressings / wound management

About us

We are a dynamic, forward-thinking training practice with a strong and proud history of supporting and developing our nursing staff over four sites.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a supportive, dynamic and multi-skilled nursing team, alongside an experienced and clinically led management team who are committed to providing strong leadership, guidance and ongoing professional development.

We value our staff and are committed to creating an environment where you can develop your skills, build your experience and progress your career within primary care.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3283-26-0030

Job locations

Hollybrook Medical Centre

Hollybrook Way

Littleover

Derby

DE23 3TX

United Kingdom

Haven Medical Centre

690 Osmaston Road

Derby

DE24 8GT

United Kingdom

Sinfin Health Centre

Sinfin District Centre

Sinfin

Derby

DE24 3DS

United Kingdom

Parkfields Surgery

1217 London Road

Alvaston

Derby

DE24 8QJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assessment, management and treatment of conditions within competence and as delegated.
• Blood pressure measurement/monitoring
• Chaperoning duties
• Ear examination and syringing
• ECG
• Flu immunisation
• Height, weight measurement
• Hypertension management
• Long Term Conditions management
• Men and Women's health / lifestyle advice
• NHS Health Checks
• Pneumococcal immunisation
• QoF
• Removal of sutures
• Scalds and burns management
• Spirometry
• Support and advice for patients in managing their own disease
• Take pathology samples from patients for analysis: blood, sputum, urine etc
• Urine testing/analysis
• Vitamin B12 injections
• Wound care/dressings/tissue viability

Record Keeping & Administration

• Accurately label and document patient samples and submit for collection and analysis
• Contribute to nursing team record keeping clinical, administrative, health and safety related records
• Maintain skills in using patient appointment system
• Make accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice records, protocols and coding protocols

MAINTAINING A SAFE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT

General:

You will comply with the Practices Health & Safety policy.

• Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and cold chain
• Applying correctly spill control and decontamination policies
• Attending regular health and safety training
• Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards
• Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleansing and infection control materials
• Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy
• Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures
• Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace
• Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practices policy

Specific:

• Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies
• Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with the Practices Infection Control protocol
• Prepare clinical areas between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment
• Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard
• Rotate stock according to date, maintain appropriate records and discard out of date stock in accordance with practice protocol
• Take action to manage spills or decontamination affected areas

Supplies Management:

• Check stock in all clinical rooms
• Maintain accurate stock records, including liaison with Nursing Team Manager and Operations Manager by providing order confirmations for invoice checking
• Order and maintain stock of health information leaflets and keep displays up to date
• Order most economic supplies available and use with economy
• Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms
• Order vaccines to maintain stock levels and store according to practice cold chain and storage policies

Equipment Maintenance & Calibration:

• Clean and disinfect some items of equipment and keep a record
• Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment
• Organise repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment, including equipment maintenance/checking/ calibration log

Quality:

• Contribute to clinical governance activities / clinical audit to ensure continual improvement of service delivery
• Contribute to complaints responses/reviews, significant event, peer review and other shared learning activities
• Provide services to the practices patient population to the highest possible standard
• Take action if standards are not met (self or others)
• Work to agreed standards, monitor and maintain the standard of care offered

Communication:

• Advise patients of the Healthcare Assistant role, its extent and limits
• Appropriately advise patients if they require the services of a GP or other clinical team member
• Communicate effectively, promptly and appropriately with patients and team members
• Communicate risk to patients and ensure proper consent gained where appropriate
• Contribute to practice meetings
• Modify method of communication with patients to suit the situation, recognise problems/barriers and take action or seek help at an early stage when they arise

Contribution to the implementation of services:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Attend and contribute to in-house training events
• Behave as a positive role model
• Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a Healthcare Assistant
• Be able to demonstrate or work towards the Royal College of GP competency framework for Healthcare Assistants
• Maintain awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and update practice accordingly and in consultation with the team
• Prioritise own work and work effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workload
• Take responsibility for own development, including maintenance of a personal development plan and record of learning, clinical supervision, staff appraisals, revalidation, giving and receiving feedback, performance, management with the support and supervision of qualified staff
• Undertake regular mandatory training: Safeguarding Adults and Children, Basic Life Support, Information Governance, Moving and Handling etc
• Undertake training needed to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilities

Confidentiality

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

Health & Safety

You will adhere to Infection Control policy and published procedures.

This will include but will not be limited to:

• Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate
• Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Awareness of national standard of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
• Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation where appropriate with other sector managers
• Maintenance of sterile environments
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes
• Management and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal
• Spillage control procedures, management and training
• Undertaking periodic infection control training
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
• Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Equality & Diversity

Comply with the practices policy including:-

• Not discriminating against patients, carers, relatives or colleagues on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics in the equality act 2010 or its amendments or later legislation
• Recognising the rights of patients, carers, relatives and colleagues and respecting their needs, beliefs, privacy and dignity
• Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour

You may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties, with appropriate training. It is important that all members of staff are prepared to undertake additional or relinquish current duties to maintain service delivery to patients. It is expected that requests from the Deputy Nurse Managers/Partners/Operations Manager will not be unreasonably refused.

Job description Job responsibilities Patient CareAssessment, management and treatment of conditions within competence and as delegated. Blood pressure measurement/monitoring Chaperoning duties Ear examination and syringing ECG Flu immunisation Height, weight measurement Hypertension management Long Term Conditions management Men and Women's health / lifestyle advice NHS Health Checks Pneumococcal immunisation QoF Removal of sutures Scalds and burns management Spirometry Support and advice for patients in managing their own disease Take pathology samples from patients for analysis: blood, sputum, urine etc Urine testing/analysis Vitamin B12 injections Wound care/dressings/tissue viabilityRecord Keeping & AdministrationAccurately label and document patient samples and submit for collection and analysis Contribute to nursing team record keeping clinical, administrative, health and safety related records Maintain skills in using patient appointment system Make accurate and contemporaneous records of all patient encounters in accordance with practice records, protocols and coding protocolsMAINTAINING A SAFE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENTGeneral:You will comply with the Practices Health & Safety policy.Adhering to all relevant policies including infection control and cold chain Applying correctly spill control and decontamination policies Attending regular health and safety training Contributing to keeping the working area and patient areas tidy and free from hazards Ensuring sufficient supplies of all cleansing and infection control materials Handling specimens and clinical waste/sharps in accordance with practice policy Identifying and reporting hazards/risks and contributing to control measures Minimising risk to self and others in the workplace Using protective equipment and clothing provided and in accordance with the practices policySpecific:Clean/maintain all equipment in accordance with infection control and equipment maintenance policies Dispose of all clinical waste/sharps in accordance with the Practices Infection Control protocol Prepare clinical areas between patients in accordance with infection control procedures including cleaning surfaces and equipment Record fridge temperatures, clean fridges, promptly report temperature variations from standard Rotate stock according to date, maintain appropriate records and discard out of date stock in accordance with practice protocol Take action to manage spills or decontamination affected areasSupplies Management:Check stock in all clinical rooms Maintain accurate stock records, including liaison with Nursing Team Manager and Operations Manager by providing order confirmations for invoice checking Order and maintain stock of health information leaflets and keep displays up to date Order most economic supplies available and use with economy Order replacement stock and restock clinical rooms Order vaccines to maintain stock levels and store according to practice cold chain and storage policiesEquipment Maintenance & Calibration:Clean and disinfect some items of equipment and keep a record Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment Organise repair and regular maintenance and calibration of equipment, including equipment maintenance/checking/ calibration logQuality:Contribute to clinical governance activities / clinical audit to ensure continual improvement of service delivery Contribute to complaints responses/reviews, significant event, peer review and other shared learning activities Provide services to the practices patient population to the highest possible standard Take action if standards are not met (self or others) Work to agreed standards, monitor and maintain the standard of care offeredCommunication:Advise patients of the Healthcare Assistant role, its extent and limits Appropriately advise patients if they require the services of a GP or other clinical team member Communicate effectively, promptly and appropriately with patients and team members Communicate risk to patients and ensure proper consent gained where appropriate Contribute to practice meetings Modify method of communication with patients to suit the situation, recognise problems/barriers and take action or seek help at an early stage when they ariseContribution to the implementation of services:Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriatePERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAttend and contribute to in-house training events Behave as a positive role model Be aware of the legal issues pertinent to the role of a Healthcare Assistant Be able to demonstrate or work towards the Royal College of GP competency framework for Healthcare Assistants Maintain awareness of current evidence-based approaches to patient care and update practice accordingly and in consultation with the team Prioritise own work and work effectively with others to prioritise team and practice workload Take responsibility for own development, including maintenance of a personal development plan and record of learning, clinical supervision, staff appraisals, revalidation, giving and receiving feedback, performance, management with the support and supervision of qualified staff Undertake regular mandatory training: Safeguarding Adults and Children, Basic Life Support, Information Governance, Moving and Handling etc Undertake training needed to ensure competencies for delivering all responsibilitiesConfidentialityIn the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons, in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHealth & SafetyYou will adhere to Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include but will not be limited to:Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses/training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Awareness of national standard of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation where appropriate with other sector managers Maintenance of sterile environments Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across the full range of infection control and patient processes Management and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate. Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal Spillage control procedures, management and training Undertaking periodic infection control training Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collectionEquality & Diversity Comply with the practices policy including:- Not discriminating against patients, carers, relatives or colleagues on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics in the equality act 2010 or its amendments or later legislation Recognising the rights of patients, carers, relatives and colleagues and respecting their needs, beliefs, privacy and dignity Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour You may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties, with appropriate training. It is important that all members of staff are prepared to undertake additional or relinquish current duties to maintain service delivery to patients. It is expected that requests from the Deputy Nurse Managers/Partners/Operations Manager will not be unreasonably refused.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Competent in basic Healthcare Assistant duties required for the post including:
• - IM Injections eg: B12's, Flu
• - Phlebotomy
• - Long Term Conditions reviews
• - NHS Health Checks
• - Wound care management

Desirable

• - Ear syringing
• - Spirometry

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Care.
• A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within Primary Care.
• Experience of SystmOne clinical system.

Qualities / Attributes / Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills.
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Able to work in a changing environment.

Other

Essential

• Flexibility of working hours, ability to work at the desired times and across multiple sites.

Desirable

• Hold full UK driver's licence.

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Competent in basic Healthcare Assistant duties required for the post including: - IM Injections eg: B12's, Flu - Phlebotomy - Long Term Conditions reviews - NHS Health Checks - Wound care management Desirable - Ear syringing - Spirometry Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Care. A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development. Experience Desirable Experience of working within Primary Care. Experience of SystmOne clinical system. Qualities / Attributes / Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team. Pleasant and articulate. Able to work under pressure and use own initiative. Able to work in a changing environment. Other Essential Flexibility of working hours, ability to work at the desired times and across multiple sites. Desirable Hold full UK driver's licence.

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

Aspiro Healthcare

Address

Hollybrook Medical Centre

Hollybrook Way

Littleover

Derby

DE23 3TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aspiro Healthcare

Address

Hollybrook Medical Centre

Hollybrook Way

Littleover

Derby

DE23 3TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job Descriptiomplex and enduring neurocognitive n

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in neurorehabilitation and a desire to develop your knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to support the development and delivery of occupational therapy at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist neurocognitive service in Corwen.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

eeds.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £28,826.70 per annum

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Responsible for:

• Supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy within the neurocognitive service.
• Working under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.
• Supporting occupational therapy assessments and outcome measurement.
• Delivering delegated individual and group-based interventions.
• Supporting individuals to develop and maintain daily living skills, meaningful routines, occupational participation and independence.
• Observing, recording and communicating progress to the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Across our 11 different service lines, we have evidence-based established models of care to ensure we provide the highest quality care and support.

Our dedicated and expert teams of over 10 000 employees, support over 2800 individuals in a range of services across England, Scotland and Wales. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care, through co-production, recovery and rehabilitation.

With over 150 Occupational Therapists, we work together as a large team providing support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,826.70 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP5B9EE299

Job locations

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in neurorehabilitation and a desire to develop your knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to support the development and delivery of occupational therapy at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist neurocognitive service in Corwen.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.

About Us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.

Your Role

Summary

The post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Post: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Site: Cygnet Afon Las

Service Line: Neuropsychiatry

Salary: £28,826.70 per annum

Hours: 40 hours

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: March 2027

Responsible for:

• Supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy within the neurocognitive service.
• Working under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.
• Supporting occupational therapy assessments and outcome measurement.
• Delivering delegated individual and group-based interventions.
• Supporting individuals to develop and maintain daily living skills, meaningful routines, occupational participation and independence.
• Observing, recording and communicating progress to the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.

Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)

Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.

Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.

Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.

Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, occupational participation, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.

As the Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide direct clinical interventions delegated by the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will contribute to the assessment process, deliver and review graded occupational interventions, and support individuals to work towards their agreed care and rehabilitation goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 165 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.

Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.

5 reasons why you should make an application today

We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice.
• Plus much more

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the hi gh street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we would be more than happy to facilitate this.Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter): at [email protected] or

Alex Scordis Hutchinson (Clinical Lead OT for Neuropsychiatry) at

[email protected]

RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*

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Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Are you an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in neurorehabilitation and a desire to develop your knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy?We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to support the development and delivery of occupational therapy at Cygnet Afon Las, a brand-new specialist neurocognitive service in Corwen.This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist and make a meaningful difference to the independence, occupational participation and quality of life of men with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs.About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleSummaryThe post holder will work at Cygnet Afon Las, supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy provision as part of the interdisciplinary team. They will work under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.Post: Occupational Therapy AssistantSite: Cygnet Afon LasService Line: NeuropsychiatrySalary: £28,826.70 per annumHours: 40 hoursContract: PermanentStart Date: March 2027Responsible for: Supporting the development and delivery of occupational therapy within the neurocognitive service. Working under the direction and clinical supervision of the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist. Supporting occupational therapy assessments and outcome measurement. Delivering delegated individual and group-based interventions. Supporting individuals to develop and maintain daily living skills, meaningful routines, occupational participation and independence. Observing, recording and communicating progress to the Occupational Therapist and wider interdisciplinary team.Cygnet Afon Las (Corwen, Denbighshire)Cygnet Afon Las is a brand-new, 15-bed neurocognitive service for men, scheduled to open in early 2027. The service will provide specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and longer-term support for individuals with complex and enduring neurocognitive needs who may be unable to access more traditional neurorehabilitation services or live safely and independently within the community.Individuals may present with long-standing acquired brain injury, cognitive impairment, dementia or other neurodegenerative conditions, sometimes alongside complex physical health needs. Some may also have complex risk histories, including previous offending, and may be subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions.Afon Las will provide a structured and therapeutic hospital environment in which individual needs and risks can be safely supported. Referrals may be received from a range of pathways, including community, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and custodial settings.Through interdisciplinary working, the service will maximise person-centred outcomes, occupational participation, independence and quality of life, while keeping each individual at the heart of their care and rehabilitation.As the Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will provide direct clinical interventions delegated by the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist. You will contribute to the assessment process, deliver and review graded occupational interventions, and support individuals to work towards their agreed care and rehabilitation goals in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our occupational therapy directors, we support over 165 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development.Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists.5 reasons why you should make an application todayWe care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision and protected time for a weekly 1:1 with your clinical supervisor Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much more A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the hi gh street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we would be more than happy to facilitate this.Please contact: Katie Dixon (Recruiter): at [email protected] orAlex Scordis Hutchinson (Clinical Lead OT for Neuropsychiatry) [email protected] RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Corwen

LL21 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

If you are looking to take your nursing or paramedic career in a new direction, we offer a dynamic and innovative pathway with excellent opportunities for progression and comprehensive training. The role involves working not only in your base Custody Suite but also across your designated region within Police Custody Suites and the wider Force area. No previous forensic experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified nurse or paramedic, you can take your career in an exciting new direction by supporting some of societys most vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system. We believe everyone deserves high quality healthcare, and were looking for passionate clinicians who share this commitment and want to grow their clinical and forensic skills.

Working closely with the Police in custody suites, youll play a crucial role in delivering expert care to detainees. With 24/7 service coverage and a strong, supportive team, youll make a real difference every day.

About us

Alongside a Scottish Widows pension, youll enjoy access to a Blue Light Card and Mitie MiDeals, offering thousands of shopping, leisure and lifestyle discounts. Your health and wellbeing are supported through a Virtual GP service and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Mitie Choices also allows you to tailor your benefits, including extra holiday, dental and health plans, critical illness cover and discounted gym membership. You can take part in share schemes such as Save as You Earn and the Share Incentive Plan, and outstanding performance is recognised through the Mitie Stars awards, with vouchers worth hundredsor even thousandsof pounds. You can also earn £500 each time you refer a successful new colleague.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0059-102958

Job locations

Cheshire custody suite

Manor farm Rd

Runcorn

WA7 1TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary £41,500 per year

£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.

Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2-day shifts on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.

These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: where as there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed Bank contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts.

Average estimated overtime £3500 per annum

NMC/HCPC Registration paid

Job description Job responsibilities Salary £41,500 per year£1000 bonus when completed 12 months service.Full time - this entails fixed shift working in a team rota pattern of 4 shifts on and 4 days off: 06:45 to 19:00 for 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.Part time - this entails fixed shift working: 06:45 to 19:00 for day shifts and night shifts of 18:45 to 07:00, working in a team rota pattern of 2-day shifts on, 8 days off, 2 nights, 4 days off. Rolling rota available 2 years in advance.These patterns are contractually agreed with the customer: where as there may be opportunities for a part-time or mutually agreed Bank contract, we require all employees to work full shifts, and part-time employees still need to carry out some Night shifts.Average estimated overtime £3500 per annumNMC/HCPC Registration paid

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration):2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum
• Paramedic 2 years post qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field: General Practice, A & E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service
• Driving Licence (required)
• Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK BritishPassportor ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months
• All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN, RGN or (RMN with dual registration):2 years post qualification - Band 5 minimum Paramedic 2 years post qualification. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a patient-facing role within a relevant field: General Practice, A & E, Emergency Medicine, acute medicine, Walk in Centres, Substance Misuse Services, Prison Healthcare or Ambulance Service Driving Licence (required) Must have RTW in UK, Lived in UK BritishPassportor ILR for 3 years + no gaps out of country more than 3 months All candidates will be subject to Police Vetting

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

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Cheshire custody suite

Manor farm Rd

Runcorn

WA7 1TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company

Address

Cheshire custody suite

Manor farm Rd

Runcorn

WA7 1TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic Therapy Radiographer (Band 5) to join the team at our cancer centre in Macclesfield. The Macclesfield unit is the first Christie satellite centre with radiotherapy and chemotherapy departments and is therefore able to offer concurrent chemo-radiotherapy treatments. The department also delivers complex radiotherapy techniques (e.g. SABR and SGRT) using state of the art equipment. Consequently, we can offer a wide range of treatments to local patients, as well as varied development opportunities to radiographers.

The post holder will be based at the Macclesfield site in East Cheshire but, will be expected to work across all Christie sites as required.

This is a rotational post and you will have the opportunity to work across treatment and pre-treatment sections of the department.All candidates must be already registered with the HCPC and possess a Therapy Radiographer qualification (or evidence they are due to qualify this year).

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, accurate, and high-quality radiotherapy treatment in accordance with prescribed treatment plans, departmental protocols, the Quality Management System, and relevant legislation.
• Work across treatment delivery and pre-treatment areas as part of a rotational service supporting patients throughout the radiotherapy pathway across Christie sites.
• Operate and perform safety checks on highly specialised radiotherapy and imaging equipment, reporting faults, variances, or malfunctions as required.
• Undertake and assess complex radiation dose calculations, interpret treatment prescriptions, and apply verification procedures to ensure accurate and reproducible treatment delivery.
• Position patients accurately, maintain comprehensive treatment records, and comply with all local, professional, and regulatory requirements, including Ionising Radiation Regulations and IR(ME)R.
• Contribute to the safe and efficient achievement of service workload targets while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred support to individuals with cancer and their families, including communicating sensitive and confidential information, explaining treatment procedures and potential side effects, and offering emotional support where required.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment, identify treatment-related side effects, provide appropriate advice, and refer to other healthcare professionals when necessary.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata, Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-110318-CNS-RS

Job locations

Radiotherapy Macclesfield - E00864

The Christie at Macclesfield, Victoria Road

Cheshire

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients; undertaking the appropriate machine checks, reporting any variances, faults and malfunctions as necessary. This may include run up of equipment alongside the engineers at some sites.

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

Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescription to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly.

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

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

Be able to accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.Keep accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures.

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

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

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

Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals. Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the work place.

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

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

To implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in the accredited Quality Management System, and report any variances.

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

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

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

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

Awareness of the process to report safeguarding issues and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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

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

Apply and abide by trust principles and behaviours. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely and effective communication to support continuity of care. Adhere to infection prevention, moving and handling, safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance policies at all times. Participate in quality assurance, audit, research, service development, and the implementation of new techniques and technologies. Complete required competencies and ongoing professional development, including training to dispense medication under Patient Group Directions where appropriate. Contribute to departmental rota requirements, including shift work, weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties. Demonstrate Trust values and behaviours, support continuous improvement, and undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the role and service needs.

Teaching and training

Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.

Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required.

Take personal responsibility for compliance with essential training.

Be capable of assimilating new ideas and techniques.

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients; undertaking the appropriate machine checks, reporting any variances, faults and malfunctions as necessary. This may include run up of equipment alongside the engineers at some sites. Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery complex calculations, involving a range of radiation types and energies. Interpret, monitor and evaluate the treatment prescription to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly. Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures. Follow appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets. Be able to accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.Keep accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures. Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times. Communicate confidential sensitive information in line with information governance, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers about the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects. To communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway. Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals. Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the work place. Minimise risk of and cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance of the infection control policy. Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the work place. To implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in the accredited Quality Management System, and report any variances. Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 and IR(ME)R 2017. Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques. Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Directive (PGD). Participate in the shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call. Awareness of the process to report safeguarding issues and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation. To achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team within a time period as outlined by line manager. Apply and abide by trust principles and behaviours. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring timely and effective communication to support continuity of care. Adhere to infection prevention, moving and handling, safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance policies at all times. Participate in quality assurance, audit, research, service development, and the implementation of new techniques and technologies. Complete required competencies and ongoing professional development, including training to dispense medication under Patient Group Directions where appropriate. Contribute to departmental rota requirements, including shift work, weekends, bank holidays, and on-call duties. Demonstrate Trust values and behaviours, support continuous improvement, and undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the role and service needs. Teaching and training Participate in an annual Personal Development Review. Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required. Take personal responsibility for compliance with essential training. Be capable of assimilating new ideas and techniques. Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students, new members of staff and all learners. Highlight to line manager all issues of poor inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate level qualification in radiotherapy
• Registration with the HCPC as a therapeutic radiographer

Desirable

• Evidence of attending post-registration training events

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of clinical placements to demonstrate technical and patient care experience
• Experience of working within a team environment

Desirable

• Experience of quality, governance, and service improvement
• Evidence of CPD activity

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication
• Ability to make sound judgements in a clinical setting
• ICT- e.g. OMS, R and V

Desirable

• Ability to use Elekta radiotherapy equipment
• Ability to deliver training to and mentor student radiographers

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles in radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway
• Knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy
• IRMER, IRR, RCR

Desirable

• Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy
• Knowledge of relevant and up-to-date literature pertaining to radiotherapy delivery

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Graduate level qualification in radiotherapy Registration with the HCPC as a therapeutic radiographer Desirable Evidence of attending post-registration training events Experience Essential Evidence of clinical placements to demonstrate technical and patient care experience Experience of working within a team environment Desirable Experience of quality, governance, and service improvement Evidence of CPD activity Skills Essential Excellent communication Ability to make sound judgements in a clinical setting ICT- e.g. OMS, R and V Desirable Ability to use Elekta radiotherapy equipment Ability to deliver training to and mentor student radiographers Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the principles in radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway Knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy IRMER, IRR, RCR Desirable Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy Knowledge of relevant and up-to-date literature pertaining to radiotherapy delivery Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Radiotherapy Macclesfield - E00864

The Christie at Macclesfield, Victoria Road

Cheshire

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Radiotherapy Macclesfield - E00864

The Christie at Macclesfield, Victoria Road

Cheshire

SK10 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work as a band 3 within the SACT Outreach team, we deliver treatment at various locations across Manchester providing patients the opportunity to have treatment at home. We are looking for someone to join our dynamic nurse led team and work across the sites and at Oak Road Treatment centre as required delivering a high standard of careThis is a 30 hours per week role, sites are located at Moya Cole Little Hulton, New Mills, Dr Kershaw's in Oldham, St Luke's in Winsford, Tameside & Bury.This role is 30hrs so would not be suitable for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

413-110284-CNS-DA

Job locations

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT Services for nursing, medical and clerical Staff whilst providing rotational cover between the Chemotherapy unit and Outreach services.

2. Undertake the nursing care needs of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity maintained.

3. Write reports of care given under the covering signature of a qualified nurse.

4. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department.

5. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior Health Care Assistants.

6. Rotate to cover the phlebotomy room taking requested blood from CVCs, porta Cath and peripherally.

7. Rotate to cover outpatient clinics, responsible for rooming patients, height and weight recording, observations when necessary and lease with medical staff.

8. Be able to act as a team co-ordinator on the treatment floor and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients.

9. Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients.

10. Rotate to work on the chemotherapy outreach peripheral clinics, including the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit. To support the nursing staff in the care of patients whilst attending these clinics.

11. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products / chemotherapy from key departments.

12. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs.

13. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge.

14. Liaise with the Estates department re repairs and maintain maintenance records.

15. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels.

16. Handle patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely.

17. Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy.

18. Assist medical staff with procedures.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan.

2. Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection control, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, moving and handling and fire safety.

3. Annually update level one IV skills, including phlebotomy, Central line/ Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter management and Cannula care.

4. To participate in and work towards the completion of the Christie Care Certificate.

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.

2. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications.

3. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires.

4. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours.

5. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act.

6. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy.

7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the Chemotherapy Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support.

8. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT Services for nursing, medical and clerical Staff whilst providing rotational cover between the Chemotherapy unit and Outreach services. 2. Undertake the nursing care needs of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity maintained. 3. Write reports of care given under the covering signature of a qualified nurse. 4. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department. 5. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior Health Care Assistants. 6. Rotate to cover the phlebotomy room taking requested blood from CVCs, porta Cath and peripherally. 7. Rotate to cover outpatient clinics, responsible for rooming patients, height and weight recording, observations when necessary and lease with medical staff. 8. Be able to act as a team co-ordinator on the treatment floor and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients. 9. Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients. 10. Rotate to work on the chemotherapy outreach peripheral clinics, including the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit. To support the nursing staff in the care of patients whilst attending these clinics. 11. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products / chemotherapy from key departments. 12. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs. 13. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge. 14. Liaise with the Estates department re repairs and maintain maintenance records. 15. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels. 16. Handle patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely. 17. Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy. 18. Assist medical staff with procedures. EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1. The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan. 2. Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection control, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, moving and handling and fire safety. 3. Annually update level one IV skills, including phlebotomy, Central line/ Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter management and Cannula care. 4. To participate in and work towards the completion of the Christie Care Certificate. PERSONAL 1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship. 2. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications. 3. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires. 4. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours. 5. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act. 6. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy. 7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the Chemotherapy Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support. 8. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level II in care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a healthcare assistant.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Competent in venepuncture

Desirable

• Competent in the accessing of central venous access devices(CVAD).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of observations required as routine
• Participate in personal development

Desirable

• Competent in routine observations and tests

Other

Essential

• Flexible working
• Participate with internal rotation if required
• Car owner/clean driving licence
• Team player

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level II in care or equivalent experience Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Previous experience as a healthcare assistant. Skills Essential Good communication skills. Competent in venepuncture Desirable Competent in the accessing of central venous access devices(CVAD). Knowledge Essential Knowledge of observations required as routine Participate in personal development Desirable Competent in routine observations and tests Other Essential Flexible working Participate with internal rotation if required Car owner/clean driving licence Team player

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

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post is an opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in the Medium Secure Forensic Service. This role involves being part of the Recovery-focused Occupational Therapy Team carrying out specialist group and individual work within the inpatient unit working across acute, rehab and specialist wards.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in mental health and / or a forensic setting. Please contact Sean Harte on 020 85102417 for further details.

Main duties of the job

To support the OT service in providing specialist OT treatment in inpatient and community settings- To implement the OT treatment plans through the provision of specialist individual and group treatment programmes- To positively contribute to the development of the forensic mental health occupational therapy service- To collaborate with the MDT team in its provision of assessment and treatment of service users

About us

This post is an opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in the Medium Secure Forensic Service. This role involves being part of the Recovery-focused Occupational Therapy Team carrying out specialist group and individual work within the inpatient unit working across acute, rehab and specialist wards.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum Inc HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-FOR8267679

Job locations

John Howard Centre

12 kenworthy road

Homerton

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, to implement agreed occupational therapy treatment plans by carrying out practical individual and group activities with service users.To collaborate with senior OT staff to review and modify specialist treatment programmes when necessary.To assist senior OT staff in the assessment and treatment of service users in a specialist mental health service.- To work and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at service user-related meetings as directed.- Effectively maintain records and report observations of service users progress and performance verbally and in writing.- To ensure that all clinical contact carried out incorporates risk assessment and appropriate management of risk.- To participate in the development of evidence based delivery of therapeutic interventions, as directed by qualified staff members.- To work flexibly in the delivery of treatment.-To contribute to the Recovery college programme of activities.

Job description Job responsibilities Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, to implement agreed occupational therapy treatment plans by carrying out practical individual and group activities with service users.To collaborate with senior OT staff to review and modify specialist treatment programmes when necessary.To assist senior OT staff in the assessment and treatment of service users in a specialist mental health service.- To work and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at service user-related meetings as directed.- Effectively maintain records and report observations of service users progress and performance verbally and in writing.- To ensure that all clinical contact carried out incorporates risk assessment and appropriate management of risk.- To participate in the development of evidence based delivery of therapeutic interventions, as directed by qualified staff members.- To work flexibly in the delivery of treatment.-To contribute to the Recovery college programme of activities.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Desirable

• NVQ and/or B-tech in Care related skills
• Qualification in relevant practical skills

Experience

Essential

• Using a range of practical and creative skills
• Worked with people who have experienced mental health problems

Desirable

• Worked within an forensic mental health setting
• Worked within an forensic mental health setting

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of equal Opportunities and confidentiality
• Basic understanding of needs and concerns of service users in a forensic mental health setting
• Understanding of OT and ability to learn about the OT process
• Interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with service users who have complex needs.

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Desirable NVQ and/or B-tech in Care related skills Qualification in relevant practical skills Experience Essential Using a range of practical and creative skills Worked with people who have experienced mental health problems Desirable Worked within an forensic mental health setting Worked within an forensic mental health setting Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge of equal Opportunities and confidentiality Basic understanding of needs and concerns of service users in a forensic mental health setting Understanding of OT and ability to learn about the OT process Interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with service users who have complex needs.

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 kenworthy road

Homerton

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Howard Centre

12 kenworthy road

Homerton

E9 5TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Nurse to join the Newham Early Intervention Service (NEIS). This service supports individuals aged 18 to 65 who are facing their first episode of psychosis. Our goal is to mitigate the effects of psychosis by minimizing the duration of untreated symptoms and engaging clients in a range of biopsychosocial interventions.

NEIS is a dynamic and evolving team seeking candidates who share our enthusiasm for creative approaches in supporting those experiencing their first episode of psychosis. It is essential that the values of the successful candidate align with ours.

Newham has the highest rates of psychosis among all London boroughs, and our ambition at NEIS is to establish a sustainable model of care. We aim to work closely with service users and their families while leveraging the strength of the broader community and local services. We are eager to connect with individuals who are passionate about adopting innovative, community-based strategies to aid in the recovery of both individuals and their support networks.

As part of a highly motivated multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to a culture that values the unique strengths of each member. We are particularly focused on supporting Care Coordinators in their professional growth, whether through accredited training programs or by launching new projects.

Main duties of the job

Be a member of the Early Intervention service being responsible for the delivery of services to people who are residents of Newham with First Episode of Psychosis, as defined by the service referral criteria.

Establish a network of relationships with educational, vocational and leisure facilities, and maintain a database/resource of such organisations. Interface effectively with other community organisations.

Be involved in service evaluation data.

Supervise and co-ordinate the work of trainees/students of your related profession, as appropriate.

Be involved in training/health promotion of First Episode Psychosis as required.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of service to people with First Episode Psychosis.

Provide specialist assessment and psychosocial/psychotherapeutic skills, together with the provision of wide-ranging practical support.

Provide assessments within health (CPA) and social care (care management) frameworks.

Participate in the setting up and running of service user and carer groups, which promote confidence building, meaningful occupation and recovery.

Provide support to service users in line with a whole team approach, as recommended in Early Intervention in Psychosis best practice literature.

Provide a service, which promotes recovery, identifies peoples needs and strengths, is user centred and holistic, and promotes safety and positive risk taking.

Ensure the service provided is of the best quality and of a standard of professional practice and performance to meet the needs of Newhams diverse community.

Provide a service, which adheres to policies and procedures.

Provide a service, which is of the highest standard in terms of fair access, equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

• Formal qualifications in health or social care, e.g., RMN, Dip SW, etc.
• Post registration experience

Desirable

• Psychosocial Intervention Qualification and/or recognised psychotherapy training.
• Family intervention training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have serious mental health difficulties in a multi-disciplinary/agency environment
• Experience of working within a health trust or social services department.
• Experience of supervising junior staff and/or students.
• Experience of carrying out assessments to include physical health.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with first episode of psychosis and their carers
• Working in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge or experience of early intervention in psychosis.
• Experience in preparing written and verbal reports
• Creative and resourceful
• Knowledge of welfare and vocational issues.
• Ability to work in a team on own initiative Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience of promoting recovery.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to identify people's needs and strengths.
• Demonstrate the provision of user centred care
• Demonstrate the ability to make a difference
• Demonstrate the ability to promote safety and positive risk taking.
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Ongoing commitment to personal development and life long learning Self motivating
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of preparing and executing formal and informal presentations
• Experience of participating in the setting up of a new service
• Experience of working within a team caseload/assertive community engagement environment
• Ability to facilitate development activities across organisations
• Ability to work in partnership and develop constructive relationships
• Experience of liaising with statutory and voluntary sector organisations
• Ability to work holistically with individuals and groups. Able to consider the social economic and potential context of mental health difficulties and to address impact on mental health of social economic deprivation, difference, discrimination and racism.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse, Social Worker) Crisis Response & Community Mental Health Pathway -Newham

Are you a dynamic,confident,and compassionate mental health professional looking for a role where you can make an immediate difference during some of the most challenging moments in a person's life?

We are looking for an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join an innovative crisis response pathway supporting people experiencing mental health crises across theNewhamcommunity. Working within an extended-hours service and alongside our Community Integrated Mental Health Services (CIMHS), Community Recovery Teams (CRT), Home Treatment Team (HTT) and wider crisis pathway partners, you will play a pivotal role in helping people access timely support in the least restrictive environment possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for practitioners who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy autonomous decision-makingand are passionate about finding creative, person-centredalternatives to hospital admission wherever safe andappropriate. You will work directly with service users,carers, families and partner agencies to assess risk, formulate crisisplansandmobilisecommunity resources that promote recovery,resilienceand independence.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking practitioners who can build strong therapeutic relationships quickly, remain calm in complex situations, think creatively underpressure,and confidently balance risk whilemaintaininga compassionate and recovery-focused approach. A strong knowledge of local services and community resources, alongside excellent partnership-working skills, will be essential.

Whether supporting someone in A&E, responding to an urgent community referral, or working collaboratively with colleagues across the crisis pathway, you will help ensure people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 3 and 13 (NMC) / Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Evidence of continual professional development. ENB 998 or equivalent (Nurses) Evidence of portfolio.
• AMHP qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of making full psycho-social assessment and writing reports. Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
• At least 18 months experience of working as a qualified RMN or Social Worker including relevant community experience.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
• Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Leadership skills
• Ability to manage self and others.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a Team
• Ability to be innovative in daily practice.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Understanding of the Care Programme Approach
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014
• Evidence Based De-escalation techniques / Harm minimization
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and current research.

other requirements

Essential

• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rotation basis.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The post holder will provide a high-quality specialist physiotherapy service to adults within forensic inpatient mental health services, delivering assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions. The role will focus on improving physical function, mobility, respiratory health and overall well-being through evidence-based physiotherapy interventions, while addressing the significant physical health inequalities experienced by people with severe mental illness in secure settings.

As a new role within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will help bridge the gap between inpatient and community physiotherapy services by developing rehabilitation pathways that promote continuity of care and support safe discharge. The role will contribute to the development of Teir 3 weight management service within forensic services, alongside musculoskeletal rehabilitation, falls prevention and health promotion initiatives.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will support the prevention and management of long-term conditions through tailored exercise programs, physical activity promotion and patient education. The post holder will work autonomously, managing a defined caseload of complex patients with diverse physical and mental health needs, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

1. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring high standards of clinical care for clients under your management.
2. To accept clinical responsibility as an autonomous practitioner for a designated caseload, organising workload efficiently according to clinical priorities and available time.
3. To assess and clinically diagnose clients using investigative and analytical skills; formulate individual management and treatment programs using advanced clinical reasoning and appropriate treatment options.
4. To assess clients' understanding of treatment proposals and capacity to give informed consent, working within the legal framework where capacity is lacking.
5. To continuously assess and evaluate treatment programs, modifying them according to client needs.
6. Independently manage a complex caseload, providing specialist physiotherapy to forensic inpatients with mental illness and complex physical, cognitive, psychological, social, sensory and emotional needs, while recognising diversity.
7. Establish therapeutic relationships with clients and carers to promote participation.
8. Develop specialised treatment, rehabilitation and maintenance programs collaboratively with clients, carers and other agencies, selecting appropriate interventions.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive, so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.

Person Specification

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Ability to undertake all aspects of the physiotherapy process, including assess, manage and treat clients with complex multi pathologies at a specialist level
• Ability to work, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of professionals as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families/carers
• Ability to apply specialist knowledge and skills in advising others on the care and treatment of clients in relation to specific specialism
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening, empathy and negotiation skills
• Ability to apply safe moving and handling techniques to clients with highly complex disabilities
• Ability to support junior staff, students and other disciplines in area of expertise
• Ability to prioritise own workload taking into account both clinical and non-clinical elements
• Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal, in relation to clinical and other areas of work
• Ability and commitment to working within a non-discriminatory client centred framework
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for the needs and aspirations of clients and carers from all ethnic backgrounds
• Experience of working within a weight-management, health improvement or lifestyle intervention service.
• Experience of identifying and managing clinical risk, including consideration of comorbidities and complex physical and mental health needs.

Attributes

Essential

• Ability and willingness to work in on a number of different sites and within the community
• Good organisational skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Calm manner and ability to deal with challenging situations and work under pressure
• Evidence of ability to reflect on own practice
• Sensitive to the views and needs of service users and carers from all backgrounds

Desirable

• Demonstrates a positive, encouraging and motivating approach to supporting service users to engage in physical activity, rehabilitation and behaviour change.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post qualifying experience, to have included core areas of physiotherapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of participation in clinical governance activities
• Experience of prescribing and progressing individualised exercise programmes and promoting physical activity for people living with overweight or obesity and obesity-related comorbidities.

Desirable

• Experience of identifying and managing clinical risk, including consideration of comorbidities and complex physical and mental health needs.
• Experience of working within a weight-management, health improvement or lifestyle intervention service.

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Knowledge of theory and practice of physiotherapy in relation to this client group
• Documented evidence of relevant on-going professional development
• Knowledge of roles of other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of safe moving and handling techniques

Desirable

• Knowledge of motivational Interviewing or theory of behaviour change

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated enthusiastic band 7 clinical pharmacist to specialise in the Trust's Pharmacy Homecare Service and contribute to service developments within designated disease groups. The post is split equally between the Pharmacy Homecare Service and Clinical Services team. Working with our Principal Pharmacist Medicines Optimisation, you will help shape and deliver the NHS 10-year plan of shifting care from hospital to community.The post requires good prioritisation and organisational skills to manage both aspects of the role effectively. Initially, the postholder will work on the inpatient wards while completing clinical competencies. They will then provide 0.5 WTE support for the management and development of Homecare Services and 0.5 WTE clinical pharmacy support, including inpatient ward cover and screening Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy prescriptions.Our pharmacists work closely with multidisciplinary teams, with many practising as non-medical prescribers in outpatient clinics. We are committed to expanding these opportunities and support professional development through postgraduate study, research, secondments and collaborative projects with research partners and the University of Manchester.You will join a friendly, supportive and expanding team, helping to develop innovative services for cancer patients. If you are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering high-quality patient care, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To manage and develop homecare medicines optimisation services, alongside the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist - Homecare and Medicines Value, by providing a specialist pharmacist service to the homecare team which includes the Christie at Home team and Outsourced homecare.

To manage services for the homecare specialist area through liaison with external homecare providers.

To deputise for the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist - Homecare and Medicines Value as required.

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to inpatient wards as allocated.

To provide support to the dispensary, aseptic, satellite units and peripheral Christie@sites if required

To qualify as an independent prescriber (if qualification not already achieved) and work as an independent prescriber within a designated disease group working alongside the relevant MDT team.

To provide advice on medicine related issues and clinical trials to healthcare professionals.

To participate in weekend and Bank Holiday rotas and additional out of hours and emergency duty commitment (EDC) duties as required to meet the needs of the service.

Although this post is based at The Christie Hospital main site, postholders may be required to work at any location across the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network. The Trust has a flexible working policy and, subject to service commitments, it may also be possible to support an element of working from home.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-110848-CNS-RS

Job locations

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Homecare duties as follows:

Co-ordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement new homecare services. Works with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to review existing and develop new homecare service specifications Works with Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders, Lead Pharmacists, Outpatient Dispensary Managers, and other Pharmacy staff to identify, plan, and develop new opportunities for homecare services Co-ordinates the service review meetings for homecare medicines optimisation working closely with pharmaceutical companies, homecare companies, pharmacists, nurses, doctors, other healthcare staff, and patients Ensures compliance with current homecare medicines optimisation guidance. Deputises for the Senior Homecare Pharmacist at the National Medicines Homecare Committee and Regional homecare procurement meetings as appropriate Support the development and review of homecare scheme SLAs, protocols, treatment guidelines, service specifications, SOPs, prescription forms and patient information both within the clinical pharmacy service, Christie@Home team and other homecare external providers. Identify areas for audit which contribute to improving patient care, safety and experience in relation to homecare medicines use and provision. Maintain support for the Lead Procurement and Homecare Technician in relation to the homecare services Supports the management of homecare related incidents in conjunction with the homecare companies and C@H team To develop and implement procedures for clinical screening of homecare prescriptions To provide training for specialist pharmacists in the clinical screening of prescriptions for medicines supplied via Homecare Deputises for the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist Homecare and Medicines Value2. Clinical duties as follows: To provide a clinical service to inpatient wards as allocated by the clinical pharmacy lead pharmacist. To qualify (or if already qualified, work as) as an Independent Prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with relevant consultants To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures, and policies. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials if required. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for chemotherapy regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility.

3. Service developments within other disease groups

To participate in service development and implementation with regards to other disease group initiatives. To work in collaboration with and support disease group lead pharmacists with service evaluation, project management and implementation of new initiatives / scheme. To contribute to projects to integrate GM cancers services across the Christie@sites. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of project implementation and workload in all areas of work. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds, out-patient clinics and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings.

4. Medicines advice:

To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues. Provides medicines optimisation support and advice in relation to homecare and medicines value

5. Other duties:

To participate in Clinical Audit or practice research as required. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services. To support medicines value by monitoring and evaluating medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken.6. Governance/risk:

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols. To demonstrate that the Trust is compliant with Hackett and RPS recommendations in relation to homecare.

7. General: To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie@sites as required To provide clinical and professional supervision of foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. To participate in all department rotas, Saturday service and Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Homecare duties as follows: Co-ordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement new homecare services. Works with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to review existing and develop new homecare service specifications Works with Clinical Pharmacy Team Leaders, Lead Pharmacists, Outpatient Dispensary Managers, and other Pharmacy staff to identify, plan, and develop new opportunities for homecare services Co-ordinates the service review meetings for homecare medicines optimisation working closely with pharmaceutical companies, homecare companies, pharmacists, nurses, doctors, other healthcare staff, and patients Ensures compliance with current homecare medicines optimisation guidance. Deputises for the Senior Homecare Pharmacist at the National Medicines Homecare Committee and Regional homecare procurement meetings as appropriate Support the development and review of homecare scheme SLAs, protocols, treatment guidelines, service specifications, SOPs, prescription forms and patient information both within the clinical pharmacy service, Christie@Home team and other homecare external providers. Identify areas for audit which contribute to improving patient care, safety and experience in relation to homecare medicines use and provision. Maintain support for the Lead Procurement and Homecare Technician in relation to the homecare services Supports the management of homecare related incidents in conjunction with the homecare companies and C@H team To develop and implement procedures for clinical screening of homecare prescriptions To provide training for specialist pharmacists in the clinical screening of prescriptions for medicines supplied via Homecare Deputises for the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist Homecare and Medicines Value2. Clinical duties as follows: To provide a clinical service to inpatient wards as allocated by the clinical pharmacy lead pharmacist. To qualify (or if already qualified, work as) as an Independent Prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with relevant consultants To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues. Supporting the provision of clinical pharmacy services within the dispensaries. Responsible for the clinical screening/review of prescriptions, both in-patients and outpatients, and to accurately check and supply medicines to patients, including clinical trials in accordance with all departmental, Trust and national standards, procedures, and policies. Delivering a clinical pharmacy service to designated patient groups, promoting best practice for all areas of pharmaceutical care in accordance with all local, Trust and national guidelines. To use specialist knowledge to identify and resolve complex pharmaceutical issues, taking into consideration other co-morbidity factors associated with the patient and liaise with medical and nursing staff. Developing specialist knowledge and skills relating to oncology practice including Good Clinical Practice in clinical trials if required. Safe and effective screening / review of prescriptions for chemotherapy regimens, clinical trials and treatment strategies in use at the Christie including full awareness of the intrathecal chemotherapy policy. Following local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice. To promote and maintain cost-effective prescribing through involvement in the development, implementation and review of evidence-based guidelines and protocols with fellow healthcare professionals, under the management of the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services, to establish best practice for the area of clinical responsibility. 3. Service developments within other disease groups To participate in service development and implementation with regards to other disease group initiatives. To work in collaboration with and support disease group lead pharmacists with service evaluation, project management and implementation of new initiatives / scheme. To contribute to projects to integrate GM cancers services across the Christie@sites. To develop time management skills to ensure appropriate prioritisation of project implementation and workload in all areas of work. Participate in clinical activities e.g. multidisciplinary ward rounds, out-patient clinics and deputise as needed e.g. clinical and committee meetings. 4. Medicines advice: To provide evidence-based medicine advice where appropriate to ensure safe, effective, economical and timely use of medicines. To provide advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of medicines to patients, medical and nursing staff and other healthcare colleagues. Provides medicines optimisation support and advice in relation to homecare and medicines value 5. Other duties: To participate in Clinical Audit or practice research as required. To maintain, lead (as appropriate) and contribute to the regular review and development of efficient pharmacy services, namely dispensary, satellite pharmacy within the Trust and at C@sites, clinical, aseptic & clinical trial services. To support medicines value by monitoring and evaluating medicine usage and to encourage adherence to the hospital formulary. The post holder will be required to participate in formulary management, the financial monitoring of drug budgets to designated patient groups, and protocol and guideline review. To report on new initiatives and/or developments within designated patient groups to the Director of Pharmacy and the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services and where necessary discuss the impact on pharmacy services and the action to be taken.6. Governance/risk: To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical & Research Governance agenda and to implement agreed clinical & research governance initiatives. To participate in departmental, Trust and National risk management schemes such as error reporting systems and intervention monitoring. To identify and manage risks in relation to medicine use according to local policy and protocols. To demonstrate that the Trust is compliant with Hackett and RPS recommendations in relation to homecare. 7. General: To attend departmental pharmacy meetings and any other meetings relevant to their role. To provide the clinical pharmacy service to additional wards in the absence of colleagues. To provide pharmacist cover at Christie@sites as required To provide clinical and professional supervision of foundation year trainee pharmacists, technicians and students within the pharmacy department and in clinical areas of the Trust. To participate in the training of other healthcare professionals including nursing and medical staff. Ensure all activities comply with departmental and trust health and safety, fire, security policies and COSHH regulations. To report any issues at the workplace which may put health and safety at risk. To participate in Continuing Professional Development ensuring relevant knowledge and skills are up to date, meeting the professional requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council. To participate in mandatory training in line with the trust and departmental requirements. To participate in all department rotas, Saturday service and Bank Holiday working and on-call rotas as requested To behave in a manner at all times that is in accordance with the professional standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Undertake all other related duties which may be required in accordance with the changing needs and practices of the department and organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification
• Independent prescribing qualification
• BOPA SACT Verification Passport
• Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing

Experience

Essential

• Providing specialist medicines information and advice
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services
• Experience within the oncology setting
• Experience of homecare medicines services
• Experience in medicines optimisation/medicines value
• Experience in supervision of other staff.
• Experience of working within a project team
• Experience of contributing to an audit or quality improvement project

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Self motivating
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines
• Ability to manage and implement change
• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
• IT literate
• Ability to recognise own limitations

Desirable

• Training healthcare professionals
• Excellent IT skills, including excel Data Analysis skills

Knowledge

Essential

• NICE
• Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines
• Cost effective use of medicines and medicines optimisation
• Hackett compliance
• RPS standards for homecare

Desirable

• Experience of drug use in oncology setting
• Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Commitment to improving services for staff and patients
• Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• On call duties
• Bank holiday working
• Flexible working hours as required

Desirable

• Driver's license

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy Pre-registration training and successful completion of relevant exam Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Diploma in clinical pharmacy or relevant post graduate qualification Independent prescribing qualification BOPA SACT Verification Passport Royal Pharmaceutical Credentialing Experience Essential Providing specialist medicines information and advice Experience of multidisciplinary working Desirable Experience of working within a hospital environment including ward pharmacy and clinical services Experience within the oncology setting Experience of homecare medicines services Experience in medicines optimisation/medicines value Experience in supervision of other staff. Experience of working within a project team Experience of contributing to an audit or quality improvement project Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Self motivating Good organisation and time management skills Ability to work under pressure, highly organised, work to deadlines Ability to manage and implement change Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff IT literate Ability to recognise own limitations Desirable Training healthcare professionals Excellent IT skills, including excel Data Analysis skills Knowledge Essential NICE Excellent knowledge of clinical use of medicines Cost effective use of medicines and medicines optimisation Hackett compliance RPS standards for homecare Desirable Experience of drug use in oncology setting Financial awareness in the management of drug budgets Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Commitment to improving services for staff and patients Able to research, interpret and present complex information in a clear and logical manner On call duties Bank holiday working Flexible working hours as required Desirable Driver's license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This Band 6 Speech and Language Therapy post is within the Community Learning Disability Service (CLDS) and the post holder will be actively involved in the wider Speech and Language Therapy network across learning disability services in ELFT.

CLDS is an integrated multidisciplinary health and social care service comprised of three care programs focused upon the primary needs of the service users - Transition; Community Health and Well-being; Mental Health and Behavioural Support. The post holder will be expected to work across the three care programs as required.

The post holder will be expected to carry a caseload, independently completing assessments and interventions, including assessment and management of complex communication needs; dysphagia(eating and drinking) difficulties and advising on inclusive communication strategies for people with learning disabilities within Tower Hamlets.

The post holder will be expected to assess eligibility of referrals made to CLDS and cover core service functions such as Duty.

The post holder will be actively involved in service development projects and will be expected to keep up to date with developments in the learning disability field, contributing to audit and research as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert advice and specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and their carers/families, including assessments to determine eligibility for services.

To ensure that speech and language therapy input within CLDS reflects current best practice and is evidence-based.

To collate both quantitative and qualitative information regarding speech and language therapy referrals, interventions and outcomes and use this information to inform service development.

To be actively involved in service development initiatives both within CLDS and in the wider context providing an expert speech and language therapy perspective.

To promote integrated and collaborative working both within and across CLDS, ELFT, LBTH and with external providers.

To work closely with other disciplines within CLDS; other Primary and Secondary health care services; social care teams and with other organisations and agencies that support people with learning disabilities in Tower Hamlets

To carry out eligibility assessments for adults referred to CLDS.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum Inc HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-TH8168598

Job locations

Beaumont House, Mile End Hospital

Bancroft Road

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

Job description Job responsibilities Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Degree or PG Diploma in Clinical Communication Studies from RCSLT approved training establishment
• Current HCPC Registration and licence to practice
• Membership of RCSLT
• Clinical skills in communication assessment and therapy (including AAC, signing and symbol systems)

Desirable

• Post-basic qualification in dysphagia
• Training in student supervision

Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge acquired through degree, experience of working with communication impairment and specialist post graduate training. oMinimum of 18 months' post registration clinical experience working with adults/children with learning disabilitiesree, experience of working with communication impairment and specialist post graduate training. oMinimum of 18 months' post registration clinical experience working with adults/children with learning disabilities
• Minimum of 18 months' post registration clinical experience working with adults/children with learning disabilities
• Evidence of experience of assessment and intervention with adults or children and young people with learning disabilities, including associated physical disabilities, sensory disabilities and/or mental health problems
• Experience of using electronic recording systems and workflows to document interventions and extract data

Desirable

• Skills in clinical supervision of junior SLT's and students.
• oExperience of research and audit

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oGood clinical skills/knowledge across a wide range of dysphagia and communication difficulties
• oDemonstrate excellent communication and interactive skills with clients/carers, colleagues, management, staff in other organisations and able to communicate in emotive atmosphere using a high degree of tact and empathy
• oAbility to adapt communication to the communication needs of others including according to cognitive ability, language and culture.
• oTo have highly developed communication skills including knowledge of augmentative communication systems (signing and symbol use)
• oEvidence of knowledge of current legislation and government policy and how it affects the provision of services to adults with learning disabilities
• oEvidence of knowledge of current models of treatment, care and approaches appropriate for working with adults with learning disabilities, including associated physical disabilities, sensory disabilities and/or mental health problems
• oUnderstanding of Equal Opportunities and how this affects staff and service users
• oSpecialist knowledge, understanding and application of Speech and Language Therapy process relating to client centred practice
• oAbility to set own priorities, working to deadlines and under pressure

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of current legislation and government policy and how it affects the provision of services to adults with learning disabilities

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Degree or PG Diploma in Clinical Communication Studies from RCSLT approved training establishment Current HCPC Registration and licence to practice Membership of RCSLT Clinical skills in communication assessment and therapy (including AAC, signing and symbol systems) Desirable Post-basic qualification in dysphagia Training in student supervision Experience Essential Specialist knowledge acquired through degree, experience of working with communication impairment and specialist post graduate training. oMinimum of 18 months' post registration clinical experience working with adults/children with learning disabilitiesree, experience of working with communication impairment and specialist post graduate training. oMinimum of 18 months' post registration clinical experience working with adults/children with learning disabilities Minimum of 18 months' post registration clinical experience working with adults/children with learning disabilities Evidence of experience of assessment and intervention with adults or children and young people with learning disabilities, including associated physical disabilities, sensory disabilities and/or mental health problems Experience of using electronic recording systems and workflows to document interventions and extract data Desirable Skills in clinical supervision of junior SLT's and students. oExperience of research and audit Knowledge and Skills Essential oGood clinical skills/knowledge across a wide range of dysphagia and communication difficulties oDemonstrate excellent communication and interactive skills with clients/carers, colleagues, management, staff in other organisations and able to communicate in emotive atmosphere using a high degree of tact and empathy oAbility to adapt communication to the communication needs of others including according to cognitive ability, language and culture. oTo have highly developed communication skills including knowledge of augmentative communication systems (signing and symbol use) oEvidence of knowledge of current legislation and government policy and how it affects the provision of services to adults with learning disabilities oEvidence of knowledge of current models of treatment, care and approaches appropriate for working with adults with learning disabilities, including associated physical disabilities, sensory disabilities and/or mental health problems oUnderstanding of Equal Opportunities and how this affects staff and service users oSpecialist knowledge, understanding and application of Speech and Language Therapy process relating to client centred practice oAbility to set own priorities, working to deadlines and under pressure Desirable Evidence of knowledge of current legislation and government policy and how it affects the provision of services to adults with learning disabilities

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaumont House, Mile End Hospital

Bancroft Road

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Beaumont House, Mile End Hospital

Bancroft Road

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 3 Senior health care assistant job available on our wonderful Outpatients Departments.

The department is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic experienced band 3 Health Care Assistant who has oncology experience.

In this role you will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for patients. You will work alongside experienced staff to ensure patients have positive journey throughout their time at the Christie.

The role will also involve running busy clinics and working in our busy blood rooms. If you are enthusiastic with excellent communication skills with an empathic nature alongside excellent IT skills, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve running busy clinics with different malignancies, working alongside the multidisciplinary team. Working in our very busy blood room taking bloods peripherally, central lines and ports.

Assisting nurses with admissions by taking patients observations, ECG`s, urinalysis, blood sugars, providing personal hygiene and recording patients height and weight.

Please note we have 3 full time roles available: 1 will be to work in department 1 outpatients - Monday to Friday 8-6 and occasional weekend working on a Saturday 8-4 alongside bank holidays

The other 2 jobs will be on department 22/35 - Monday to Friday 8-6

Both are wonderful outpatient areas and there will be an expectation you will cover Department 1,department 22 & department 35 blood room

If you are interested please contact Philip Roberts 01619561630

About us

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

1. Assists with the care of patients by:- Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse undertake care delivery, record the patient interventions carried out utilising the patients nursing records. These records must be countersigned by the Registered Nurse who delegated the duties.- Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights.- Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations.- Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately.- Ensure patients nutritional needs are met by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Record intake on food charts, where in place. Support nutritional monitoring by weighing patients.- Assist, direct and escort patients/visitors where and when appropriate.- Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns.- Fluid balance monitoring.- Handling patients personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.- Providing enhanced therapeutic observations of care as required.- Carrying out of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required.

2. Complete all appropriate documentation relevant to care provided and update patients named nurse / shift coordinator where required.

3. Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.

4. Perform and record patients vital signs as directed - temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse, oxygen saturations, modified early warning scores, height & weight, urine testing (including Midstream Specimen, 24Hr urine collection, etc.) - as per Trust policy, reporting results to the Registered Nurse on duty, or in their absence to a Medic.

5. Provide a clinical phlebotomy service demonstrating expertise according to Phlebotomy guidelines and ensure that the samples and specimens are forwarded to appropriate laboratory services. Perform venous cannulation. Carry out central venous catheter bloods and central line care as per trust policy. Have a basic understanding of normal and altered blood values and escalate results as appropriate to the Registered Nurse or in their absence a Medic.

6. Perform electrocardiograms (ECG) in line with Trust policy and reporting to the Registered Nurse and/or medical staff once completed.

7. Prepare individual patients and the environment to ensure effective movement and/or handling procedures. Assist patients in their mobility requirements; provide assistance to patients moving from stretchers, wheelchairs and toilets. Assist patients to improve and maximise their mobility, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team.

8. Assist in meal service as required in line with Trust hygiene and food handling policy.

9. At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. outpatients environment to discharge lounge/ward/other department. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support.

10. Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the unit/department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care.

11. Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with, in line with Trust policies and procedures..

12. Communicate well within the team at all times. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good team working relationship, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential. Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery. Develop personal awareness of others perceptions, acknowledging and changing behaviour in response to any constructive feedback.

Clinical Support:

1. Where appropriate, to answer queries promptly and courteously, taking appropriate actions according to the mode of enquiry or the information required. As appropriate, inform or refer enquiries or problems to the relevant qualified staff.

2. Assist the Registered Nurse in the process of undertaking clinical risk assessments e.g. recording height and weight, updating the nurse on any changes to a patients condition/ circumstances. Responsibility for undertaking the risk assessments lies with the Registered Nurse.

3. Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake.

4. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for rest and sleep.

5. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences.

6. Prepare trolleys for specific clinical procedures in line with trust policy utilising asceptic non touch technique practices.

7. Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff, documenting the same.

Environmental Support:

1. Be responsible for self and others through identifying risks and undertaking work activities in a safe manner.

2. Maintain cleanliness in the work environment, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control policies and guidance in line with Trust health and safety policies.

3. Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures.

4. Contribute to the general tidiness and cleanliness of the clinical environment including the correct disposal of waste.

5. Assist with the checking of clinic/department linen stock, where required. Contribute to the supply and maintenance of materials and equipment to ensure the efficient running of the clinical environment.

6. Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders. Ensure stock rotation is undertaken to minimise the risk of equipment becoming out of date.

7. Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested, including the maintenance of equipment as appropriate.

8. Report faults on the clinic/unit/department as necessary.

9. Reports all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy to shift coordinator or senior staff.

10. Contributes to the continuous improvement of services. May be required to demonstrate and assist more junior staff to gain clinical experience, skills and knowledge.

11. Undertake all training required to perform duties effectively to the requirements of the post, including but not limited to attending all required mandatory training courses.

12. Maintain own professional portfolio in accordance with personal development plans.

13. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Administration:

1. Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts, nursing documentation, etc. and ensure that patient notes are available within the clinic/department and secure at all times.

2. Undertake clerical duties as directed by the Registered Nurse in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, storage of patient information and retrieval of such information.

These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and staff may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the band.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Vocational healthcare qualification at level 3 or equivalent experience
• Evidence of competency in band 3 clinical skills

Desirable

• Speciality specific training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute care environment, undertaking a range of clinical commitments
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment, undertaking a range of clinical commitments. Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working in more than one speciality within an acute care environment
• Oncology experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Competent in clinical skills appropriate to the job role (including taking and recording vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, cannulation)
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate care skills to more junior healthcare support workers.

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role in an outpatient setting
• Participate in personal development

Desirable

• Evidence of recent training

VALUES

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient/ customer care
• Empathetic and caring
• Professional outlook and positive attitude
• Honest and trustworthy
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster (including weekend working where required)

Job summary

This is a Part-time post 0.6 WTE. There may be opportunities for an additional 0.4 WTE in the future.

This role is based oi the services delivered by London Pathways Partnership (LPP) for the national Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway service in HMP Brixton. LPP is a consortium of five NHS Trusts. All LPP services are co-delivered with criminal justice partners, and aim to reduce reoffending, improve psychological wellbeing and develop the skills and confidence of the workforce.

The London Pathways Unit (LPU) service in HMP Brixton is a residential unit for high-risk people in prison with significant psychological, emotional and personality difficulties who are approaching release. The post holder will offer assessment, interventions and desistance-focused resettlement support.

Main duties of the job

This is an innovative role, which aims to enhance the development of appropriate pathways through custody and into the community for people in prison/on probation. It is open to psychologists with a demonstrated interest in working with complex psychological, emotional and personality difficulties within a forensic context, ideally including experience of working in a prison setting. The post provides numerous opportunities to develop leadership, consultation, liaison and training skills and clinical expertise and experience. As well as jointly delivering a service with prison and probation colleagues, the post holder will work closely with the wider forensic psychological therapies team, LPP and will have additional opportunities to develop skills and experience.

The post holder will contribute actively to service development, including culturally and trauma informed services for people of differing ethnicity and socio-economic status. The role will include supervisory responsibilities for junior colleagues. There are numerous opportunities for training in specialist psychological modalities (MBT, Schema, EMDR).

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key tasks and responsibilities

Clinical:

1. To provide specialist psychosocial interventions, risk management and advice for highly complex service users with significant psychological difficulties following their release from prison; integrating highly complex information from a variety of sources addressing both risk and personality difficulties, and requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options.

2. To formulate and implement plans for service users effective support and management, based upon an appropriate theoretical and evidence-based framework of the service users problems, and employing methods based upon evidence and practice and professional guidelines.

3. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychosocial interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, within and across teams employed individually and in synthesis, adjusting and refining formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

4. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

5. To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of service users whose difficulties are managed by psychologically-based care and risk plans.

6. To provide specialist advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to service user s formulation, diagnosis and treatment.

7. To contribute directly and indirectly to a psychologically-based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all service users of the service, across all settings and agencies.

8. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual service user s and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

9. To communicate highly sensitive information and decisions in situations where there may be barriers to acceptance and a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.

10. To work jointly with HMPPS staff to undertake key work tasks and develop desistance plans.

Teaching, training, and supervision

1. To receive regular supervision from a senior clinical psychologist and/or relevant senior professional colleague, and line management from the identified line manager. 2. To continue to gain post-qualification experience in psychosocial interventions and management, within and beyond the principal service area where the post-holder is employed. 3. To develop skills in teaching, training and supervision and to provide supervision to other multi-agency staff and relevant professional practice as appropriate. 4. To provide mentorship and supervision to students on placement from the relevant professional practice area. 5. To contribute to the pre- and post-qualification teaching of relevant multi-disciplinary and multi-agency staff as appropriate. 6. To co-produce and co-deliver workforce development interventions with service users within and beyond the postholders principal service area. 7. To contribute to external and internal training programmes.

Management, recruitment, policy and service development

1. To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

2. To contribute to the development of the services governance and strategy, and to implement and monitor policy and practice initiatives as required.

3. To advise both service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychosocial and/or organisational matters need addressing.

4. To implement policy and propose changes to practices and procedures within the service area and the OPD Pathway.

5. To help manage the workloads of Band 6 practitioners and junior staff within the framework of the team/services policies and procedures.

6. To be involved, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing of multidisciplinary staff.

7. To be involved in service development projects as agreed by the professional lead.

IT responsibilities

1. To be proficient in the use of IT for email, intranet and clinical record purposes.

2. To be familiar with word processing, database and statistical packages, and to use such packages for complex data analysis as necessary.

3. To use appropriate computer software to develop and create clinical or other service-related reports or documents.

Research and service evaluation

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

2. To undertake research as appropriate within the service, Directorate or multi-centred research across Trusts and to supervise research and audit projects.

3. To initiate, implement and contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of the service, including complex audit and service evaluation, with colleagues within and across the service, to help develop and improve services to service user s and their families.

4. To contribute to the evaluation, monitoring and development of the multi-disciplinary team.

5. To contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the Directorates and Trusts operational policies and services.

General

1. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with the post holders professional and service manager(s).

2. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice across the service, by continuing to develop relevant professional skills taking part in regular professional supervision and appraisal and maintaining an active engagement with current developments in the relevant disciplines.

3. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording, report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society and Trust policies and procedures.

4. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific service user group and mental health.

Confidentiality

In the course of your employment with East London NHS Trust you may handle confidential personal information concerning either patients or staff which may be held by the Trust. You must not read, discuss, disclose or pass on confidential information unless it is necessary in the pursuance of your legitimate duties.

Unauthorised disclosure of such information will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. In addition it is important that you realise that if this confidentiality is breached, this may result in civil proceedings or a criminal prosecution.

This confidentiality must continue at all times and this agreement will continue beyond your period of employment with East London NHS Trust.

Risk Management

The Post holder will ensure compliance with the Trusts risk management policies and procedures. These describe the Trusts commitment to risk management, the recognition that our aim is to protect patients, staff and visitors from harm and stress and that all staff have a responsibility to minimise risk.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in Clinical or Forensic Psychology, or equivalent qualification such as Statement of Equivalence, leading to eligibility for Chartered status,
• Evidence of continuing professional development post-qualification

Desirable

• Training in psychological formulation
• Training in formal risk assessment Training in audit/ evaluation
• Professional development in models of desistance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing specialist psychological assessments and treatment interventions to patients with complex presentations including personality disorder
• Experience of working with a variety of patients reflecting a wide range of clinical severity
• Experience of working in a range of care settings, including outpatient, inpatient, prison and community
• Experience of inter-agency working including with the National Probation Service.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, training, and/or supervision
• Pre-qualification experience of working in a forensic specialism

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, including the use of theoretical models to analyse information and develop formulations upon which to base choice of treatment.
• Skills in delivering psychological interventions in individual and/or group formats, adapted to meet the needs of the individual or group.
• Skills in effective oral and written communication of complex and/or clinically sensitive information to a wide range of recipients both within and outside the NHS, including the ability to produce letters, reports, and associated documentation appropriate to its readership, and to overcome barriers to understanding and acceptance.
• Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professionals and carers.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work.
• Ability to plan and deliver teaching and training sessions; high level presentation skills.
• Postgraduate level knowledge of research methodology, including research design, and complex statistical analysis: audit skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult-to-treat groups (complex needs, personality disorder, dual diagnosis, substance misuse, offending).
• Knowledge of the evidence base for psychological interventions with the forensic client group.
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of CBT and one other specialised psychological therapy.
• Knowledge of the legal framework in which forensic services operate, and of other agencies and systems involved in the treatment /management and care of mentally disordered offenders.

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).