Job summary

Band 6 - Senior Neuro Occupational Therapist

Are you:

• Looking for an excellent opportunity to work with our Acute Neuro team?
• Passionate about top class patient care with a belief that every day matters?
• Looking for new learning opportunities to expand your competencies & skills?
• Ready for a new challenge?
• Driven to change the narrative of OT within the Trust and our wider communities to promote and develop a strong workforce now for future generations?
• Committed to making the NHS have a brighter future?

Do you want:

• To learn in a fast-paced hospital?
• Work with a diverse team with wide knowledge and experience?
• Develop your knowledge and skill with support from peers, specialists, clinical educators, experienced Occupational Therapy leaders?
• Develop strong leadership skills to assist with service and people development
• A workplace that has energy and a drive to proactively respond and think outside the box for the best service now and into the future?

We can offer:

• An acute experience providing you with diverse experience working with neurological conditions,
• Excellent learning opportunities with a high level of support and supervision and appraisal from senior colleagues,
• Peer support from a large group of colleagues
• Opportunities for service improvement
• Excellent CPD opportunities

Please note due to the part time hours we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

• The Senior OT contributes to the provision, co-ordination and development of OT services for their specific section.
• Assists in training and supervising junior staff and students and participates in administrative functions of the OT Department.
• To provide excellent, high quality person centred clinical care that advocates for patients.
• Strive to provide a service fit for today and the future.
• Develop personal leadership to support clinical growth.
• The successful post holder should have experience working with stroke and a range of other neurological conditionals.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced Clinical Pharmacist looking to expand your clinical skills further?

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Mewstone PCN Team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing a comprehensive Medicine service, providing appropriate medicine and prescribing information and advice.

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies, so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber if they do not already hold this qualification.

**APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA RECRUITMENT AGENCIES**

Main duties of the job

The clinical pharmacist will provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisation and acute prescription requests. As part of the wider team they will address the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP surgeries that make up the PCN.

The post holder will perform medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit as well as managing some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework.

About us

Mewstone Primary Care Network has a list size of approximately 32,000 patients. The PCN practices are Church View Surgery, Wembury Surgery, Yealm Medical Practice and Dean Cross Surgery, the practices share the same ethos of supportive learning.

You will work alongside our GPs, nurse teams, administrators and extended workforce including clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, first contact physiotherapist, mental health practitioner, social prescribing link workers, health & wellbeing coaches and care co-ordinators. We already have an established PCN Prescribing Hub that co-ordinates prescribing support to our practices.

All network practices are high achieving practices with a commitment to mentoring and supporting their staff.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Pharmacy team as a Senior Pharmacist (Band 8a) working within theRheumatologyDirectorate.

This position offers a wealth of unique clinical and professional development opportunities within the both the Rheumatology and Pharmacy Department.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care and services, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

You will:

• Work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist clinical pharmacy support to the Rheumatology service.

• Be responsible for leading and developing the clinical pharmacy service to the Medicines and Emergency Care (MEC) Division in accordance with the objectives set by the Divisional Lead Pharmacist, with particular emphasis on the Rheumatology Directorate.

• Provide highly specialised advice in all pharmaceutical matters.

• Work as an independent prescriber managing a defined patient caseload within Rheumatology.

• Ensure that medicine use within the Rheumatology speciality is safe, effective and cost effective.

• Work with the homecare pharmacy team to ensure appropriate use of homecare medicine supply.

• Monitor and provide comment on drug expenditure as required e.g in relation to high cost (biologics and biosimilars) and the introduction of new therapeutic agents.

Main duties of the job

Lead and deliver an advanced specialist pharmaceutical care service to patients within the rheumatology service, in accordance with the priorities set by the post-holder and the Clinical Lead Pharmacist, in order to ensure, safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of medicines and taking into account national and corporate priorities.

Lead the development of the Rheumatology pharmacy service including; setting up and delivering pharmacist-led rheumatology clinics, providing patient education on systemic treatments for rheumatology and initiate appropriate medication and associated monitoring ensuring accurate transfer of care information and follow up.

Maintain clinical competencies and support the Clinical Pharmacy team by working on in-patient wards or the dispensary.

In addition, you will be required to:

* Assist in the development of relevant policies, guidelines and pathways.

* Monitor compliance with NICE guidance and TAs, and other nationally and locally agreed guidelines, pathways and audits.

* Work with the homecare pharmacist to incorporate relevant treatments or undertake medicine switches.

* Proactively undertake quality improvement and/or research.

About us

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust aims to deliver the highest quality care to its patients. We employ dedicated staff, some of which have won awards for their work and are internationally renowned.

Whilst being spread across sites and having a large number of staff we are very welcoming to all and have many assistants, technicians and pharmacists who have worked and progressed with us for very many years.

We have strong links with our local universities with three teacher practitioners who support junior pharmacists and provide teaching to medical and pharmacy undergraduates.

We have highly specialist pharmacists working within other clinical areas e.g Homecare and Medicines Information and those who deliver clinics for Cardiology, Dermatology and Paediatrics. We are keen to support the professional development of our staff and look to the future of Consultant Pharmacist roles at the Trust.

It is a challenging time for all in the NHS, but at East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals you be given support, mentorship, autonomy and the Pharmacy Management Team will work hard to ensure that you reach and maintain your potential whilst having a rewarding and fulfilled career.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

435-D161-26

Job locations

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached documents for full details of the job description and person specification.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Please contact:

Hannah Robinson [email protected] (ClinicalLead Pharmacist - Medicine) on 01254 732251 or

Emma Coupe [email protected] (Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Governance) on 01254 732791 or via email.

Job description Job responsibilities See attached documents for full details of the job description and person specification. If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Please contact: Hannah Robinson [email protected] (ClinicalLead Pharmacist - Medicine) on 01254 732251 or Emma Coupe [email protected] (Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy and Governance) on 01254 732791 or via email.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalent
• Member GPhC
• Postgraduate clinical diploma/qualification (or equivalent NHS hospital experience)
• Non-medical Prescriber (to be undertaken on appointment if not already a registered NMP)
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in rheumatology
• Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy (prev. Royal Pharmaceutical Society)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide a high level of pharmaceutical care within a specialism
• Ability to holistically and critically analyse prescriptions and treatment plans
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to supervise / mentor staff and support others
• Good time management, ability to prioritise and evaluate appropriately
• Computer skills
• Aware of limitations

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
• Thorough knowledge of care boundary issues and medication commissioning
• Clinical experience in rheumatology and of delivering clinical pharmacy services
• Experience of initiating, leading and managing a range of projects
• Experience of budgetary management and financial control
• Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising and giving feedback
• Experience of audit and quality improvement
• Ability to work in a busy environment with daily contact with patients

Desirable

• Experience of teaching or tutoring
• Experience of research practice

Judgement

Essential

• Intuition - anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action
• Knows when to consult (own limitations)
• Reflects on own practice and learns from experience

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent oral communication skills
• Able to provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues
• Formal presentation skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Facilitating and negotiating skills
• Able to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Articulate
• Willing to adapt to change and learn new systems
• Innovative
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Have integrity in all aspects of work
• Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexible and adaptive approach

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm Degree (4 years) or equivalent Member GPhC Postgraduate clinical diploma/qualification (or equivalent NHS hospital experience) Non-medical Prescriber (to be undertaken on appointment if not already a registered NMP) Evidence of CPD Desirable Postgraduate qualification in rheumatology Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy (prev. Royal Pharmaceutical Society) Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to provide a high level of pharmaceutical care within a specialism Ability to holistically and critically analyse prescriptions and treatment plans Advanced clinical assessment skills Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work under pressure Ability to supervise / mentor staff and support others Good time management, ability to prioritise and evaluate appropriately Computer skills Aware of limitations Knowledge & Experience Essential Relevant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience Thorough knowledge of care boundary issues and medication commissioning Clinical experience in rheumatology and of delivering clinical pharmacy services Experience of initiating, leading and managing a range of projects Experience of budgetary management and financial control Experience of managing and motivating staff, appraising and giving feedback Experience of audit and quality improvement Ability to work in a busy environment with daily contact with patients Desirable Experience of teaching or tutoring Experience of research practice Judgement Essential Intuition - anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action Knows when to consult (own limitations) Reflects on own practice and learns from experience Communication Skills Essential Excellent oral communication skills Able to provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues Formal presentation skills Excellent report writing skills Facilitating and negotiating skills Able to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders Personal Qualities Essential Self-motivated Articulate Willing to adapt to change and learn new systems Innovative Organised and methodical approach to work Have integrity in all aspects of work Committed to providing a high quality pharmacy service Other Requirements Essential Flexible and adaptive approach

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 Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

Haslingden Road

Blackburn

BB2 3HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note: There are 3 Senior Therapy Assistant posts available within the PARALEL service.

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to make a difference? We have an exciting opportunity to join PARALEL, an innovative rehabilitation, relapse prevention and alternative to admission service supporting adults with eating disorders across community and inpatient settings.

What you'll do:

• Work as a Senior Therapy Assistant within a developing community rehabilitation service
• Deliver and support therapeutic interventions on an individual and group basis, including psychoeducation, cooking, shopping, social eating and relaxation
• Support service users in their homes, local communities and within the PARALEL service
• Plan, facilitate and document therapeutic activity, adapting interventions to meet individual needs
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support recovery, independence and relapse prevention
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a new service

The successful candidate will have an understanding of Occupational Therapy, mental health and eating disorders, be able to manage risk appropriately, and be committed to delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care.

Main duties of the job

You'll work with the entire integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT) which include, Occupational Therapists and Senior therapy assistants, experienced Dietician and Clinical psychiatrist to ensure a seamless and supportive care experience for every individual.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, new and emerging service.
• Receive dedicated guidance and direction from the experienced Occupational Therapist.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development, including:
  • Clinical supervision
  • Annual appraisals
  • A wide range of training opportunities

Who We're Looking For:We're seeking an individual who is:

• Passionate about mental health and improving lives.
• Has excellent self-management and organisational skills.
• Caring, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Highly motivated and ready to thrive in developing a new service.
• A team player who can take direction but is also able to work autonomously.

Experience of this type of work is desirable but experience of working with people with eating disorders, aptitude and motivation are considered to be essential qualities in providing the high standards of service that this post demands.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job summary

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT VACANCY

A position has become available for a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Higherland Surgery.

We are looking for a motivated, caring and reliable individual to work alongside our clinical team and provide high-quality care and support to our patients. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, compassionate and able to work effectively as part of a busy practice team.

Hours: 15 hours per week Salary: Dependent on experience

Previous experience working within a healthcare or GP setting would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the appropriate skills, commitment and attitude.

To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role include

• Phlebotomy
• ECG's
• Minor wound care
• Vital Signs including blood pressure checks
• Urine testing
• Hypertension reviews
• Assisting GP with minor surgery procedures
• Assisting GP with coils/implants
• Chaperoning
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies

About us

Higherland Surgery is a busy GP practice located on the outskirts of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. Our clinical team currently includes 3 part-time GP Partners, 1 full-time Practice Nurse and 1 part-time Healthcare Assistant, supported by our wider practice team.

We are a training practice caring for over 5,000 patients. As a training practice, Higherland Surgery has the opportunity to work with Keele University medical students, Foundation Year 2 (FY2) doctors and GP registrars. This creates a positive learning environment where education, professional development and sharing knowledge are valued across the whole practice team

Job summary

Our practices are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time clinical pharmacist to join our clinical team and work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fully patient-facing role.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join an established medicines team within the PCN footprint. You will be based across 2 to 3 practices so you will have the opportunity to build up relationships with the primary care team.

The role will be supported by a lead Clinical Pharmacist in our PCN. There are regular teaching sessions, and all our practices are engaged in ensuring the role is optimised and developed.

We are keen to hear from pharmacists of all backgrounds and level of experience, whether you have already completed or would like to complete the independent prescriber (IP) qualification.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multi- disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The PCN Clinical Pharmacist will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management and work proactively with other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team across the PCN. The successful candidate will join a core Pharmacy Team and will be supported by a Senior Clinical Pharmacist and a GP Supervisor. Regular development sessions, teaching, training and opportunities to upskill will be provided.

Clinical pharmacists have a key role in supporting delivery of the new network contract Directly Enhanced Service (DES) specifications.

The PCN Clinical Pharmacist will need to be committed to improving health and putting patients first. Key qualities will be the ability to build effective relationships with patients, GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, hospital and practice staff, and to work effectively as part of a team. Demonstrable general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas, including long term conditions, together with a good understanding of general practice are essential.

About us

Hackney Marshes PCN comprises of five GP practices: Lower Clapton General Practice, The Lea Surgery, Latimer Health Centre, Athena Medical Centre, and Kingsmead Medical Centre with a combined list size of 42,470.

We support a patient population within an area of high social deprivation with the aim to deliver higher quality care leading to better experience and outcomes. This is a truly exciting time to be working in Primary Care in Hackney, we hope you will consider joining us to be a part of our exciting and innovative team.

Job summary

Whitstable Medical Practice is looking for a committed and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and growing multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for someone 37 hours a week to be based at our Chestfield Medical Centre site, however working pattern and hours can be negotiated over 4/5 days and must include Monday and Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious practice where your ideas, professional development and well-being is genuinely valued.

We offer a competitive salary as well as the NHS pension.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be working alongside our current Pharmacy Technicians to provide support to our multi disciplinary team by processing medicines for prescriptions, whilst under the supervision of our Clinical Pharmacists to ensure compliance with medicines management processes achieve highly effective, safe patient centred prescribing.

About us

Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 22 equity GP Partners looking after over 45,500 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care.

Our Practice was the only GP Practice named in the NHS 10-year Health Plan for its innovation and care.

We are a training practice and our state-of-the-art buildings provide access to a wide range of services and facilities, including:

• In-house phlebotomy
• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• DVT diagnosis and treatment
• Minor Injury Unit
• Dermatology including our award-winning QiC Team of the Year
• Echocardiography
• Ophthalmology
• Gynaecology
• LSI
• Minor surgery
• And many, many more ...

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.43 to £16.03 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2876-26-0019

Job locations

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Chestfield Medical Centre

Reeves Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical:

· Undertaking patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients.

· Carrying out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively.

· Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the pharmacist for structured medication reviews.

· Providing specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.

· Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients.

· Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.

Audits:

· Provide assistance and support with audits undertaken by the Practice Managers, Partners, Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, Medical Students and the wider Practice Team.

Technical and Administrative:

· Working with the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes and reducing wastage.

· Providing training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS).

· Developing relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health.

· Supervising and line managing practice prescribing team in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests.

· Support implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP Practice, care homes and other primary care settings.

· Supporting Quality Improvement measures and participation in Prescribing Quality Scheme, supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services.

Additional tasks

· Other duties as per Partners instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of the Whitstable Medical Practice.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical:· Undertaking patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients. · Carrying out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively. · Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the pharmacist for structured medication reviews. · Providing specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities. · Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients.· Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.Audits:· Provide assistance and support with audits undertaken by the Practice Managers, Partners, Salaried GPs, GP Registrars, Medical Students and the wider Practice Team.Technical and Administrative:· Working with the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes and reducing wastage. · Providing training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). · Developing relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health. · Supervising and line managing practice prescribing team in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests.· Support implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP Practice, care homes and other primary care settings.· Supporting Quality Improvement measures and participation in Prescribing Quality Scheme, supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services.Additional tasks · Other duties as per Partners instructions as dictated by changes in the nature of the Whitstable Medical Practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in an administrative role
• Experience of working in a busy environment and working to tight deadlines
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice or other health care setting
• Working knowledge of Emis, experience in running searches and report; creating and updating templates

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Accurate, thorough attention to detail with the ability to work quickly with numbers
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem solving skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face
• Proven IT skills including the use of Microsoft office and other software packages
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity

Desirable

• A team player who is able to promote good practices and motivate others

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general education including minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification
• BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical science or NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science
• Valid registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• The post holder must either be enrolled or have qualified from an accredited training pathway that equips the clinical pharmacist to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (currently the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Training Pathway)

Desirable

• Primary Care pharmacy educational pathway (PCPEP)
• Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)

Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working in an administrative role Experience of working in a busy environment and working to tight deadlines Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint Desirable Experience of working in a GP Practice or other health care setting Working knowledge of Emis, experience in running searches and report; creating and updating templates Skills and Abilities Essential Accurate, thorough attention to detail with the ability to work quickly with numbers Excellent communication, organisation, and problem solving skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face Proven IT skills including the use of Microsoft office and other software packages Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity Desirable A team player who is able to promote good practices and motivate others Qualifications Essential Good general education including minimum Grade C GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or equivalent qualification BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical science or NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science Valid registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The post holder must either be enrolled or have qualified from an accredited training pathway that equips the clinical pharmacist to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (currently the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Training Pathway) Desirable Primary Care pharmacy educational pathway (PCPEP) Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)

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

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Whitstable Medical Practice

Address

Boorman Way

Whitstable

Kent

CT5 3SE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Band 6

We have a full time fixed term contract band 6 vacancy for 12 months at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely, however there may also be requirement to work at Brookfield Hospital in Cambridge.

We are looking for a clinician who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, likes working in a team and wants to provide the best they can to their patients. You will receive regular mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure that you maximise your personal potential within our team.

The applicant should have substantial post graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients.

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 24th September 2026

Main duties of the job

To assist in the management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative services of the team to ensure that a proficient and effective service is provided to all patients.

To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems that may have complex and or chronic presentation and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To undertake clinical duties in a number of ways which may include face to face consultations, virtual consultations and Group settings.

Specialist assessment and treatment of patients as part of the multidisciplinary team, working towards maintaining a high standard of service in designated areas, independently responsible for own caseload and area of responsibility. Responsible for managing, prioritising and delegating this clinical caseload.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.

If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

448-AMB-8298540

Job locations

Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely

Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely

Ely

CB6 1DN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within HCPC, CSP and PCT guidelines.

Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a highly specialist Physiotherapy staff member.

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans where appropriate.

To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.

To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group and to be able to conduct similar groups.

To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users.

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.

To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager.

To be competent and safe in the use of gym equipment and walking aids.To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements.

Professional

To maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of new developments through self-motivated reading and research and incorporate them as necessary into your own work. The post-holder should show evidence of being a reflective practitioner.

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of current practices through the use and application of evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and outcome measures.

To demonstrate leadership when contributing to the co-ordination of an in-service training programme as required.To attend and actively contribute to any meetings as required.

Organisational

To demonstrate leadership and be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the Departmental Lead / Supervisor and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. This includes deciding on priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands (plans will often need to be adjusted at short notice due to staff availability or patient demand).

To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording (E.g.- DATIX) and reporting of incidents / accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use is safe.To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics as required.

To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.

To undertake other duties that may be required or are requested by the Departmental Lead or the Business Manager.

Communication

To communicate clinical information empathetically in an understandable way to patients and to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain co-operation and valid informed consent for treatment. Effective communication requires use of verbal and non-verbal tools to maximise rehabilitation potential, often with unmotivated patients. This can include patients where there are barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear etc.

To communicate effectively with consultants, doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists from other trusts and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who have referred patients or are involved with the patients care. This can be direct communication or in the form of discharge / progress reports.

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.

Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of East Of England Community Health and Care Trust services. Patient and Public Engagement

To contribute to ensuring that East Of England Community Health and Care Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.

People Management

To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff and assistants. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To demonstrate compassionate leadership when supporting.

To act as Clinical Supervisor for undergraduate physiotherapists. This involves teaching, organisation, supervision, role modelling, learning contracts, evaluation and assessment of their abilities by grading according to the learning institutes specifications.

To partake in clinical supervision according to service guidelines.Provide yearly formal appraisals for junior staff (as designated) with intermediate reviews to assess progress towards their objectives.

To assist in the selection and interviewing process for new junior staff as required.

To maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process.

Clinical and Practice Governance

To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation.

To be an active member of the Clinical Governance programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations / teaching sessions if required and by attending external courses if deemed necessary.

Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken / shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.

Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East Of England Community Health and Care Trust.

The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients and support more junior members of staff to do likewise. At all times post-holder will work within HCPC, CSP and PCT guidelines. Evaluate and prioritise the referrals received based on clinical need and communication with the referring party. In complex cases this may be in conjunction with a highly specialist Physiotherapy staff member. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex and multiple presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care. To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions and to recommend the best course of intervention, developing comprehensive discharge plans where appropriate. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients. To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To treat patients in group settings of up to 15 patients. To be responsible for assessing suitability of patients for group treatment and on-going monitoring of individuals within the group and to be able to conduct similar groups. To actively participate in working groups, clinical governance sessions and to contribute to the development of policy changes within musculoskeletal care that will impact on all service users. To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction and training to relatives, carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To co-ordinate and ensure effective delivery of physiotherapy services GP clinics / surgeries if required by the business manager. To be competent and safe in the use of gym equipment and walking aids.To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and departmental requirements. Professional To maintain own clinical professional development by keeping abreast of new developments through self-motivated reading and research and incorporate them as necessary into your own work. The post-holder should show evidence of being a reflective practitioner. To undertake the measurement and evaluation of current practices through the use and application of evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research and outcome measures. To demonstrate leadership when contributing to the co-ordination of an in-service training programme as required.To attend and actively contribute to any meetings as required. Organisational To demonstrate leadership and be responsible for a designated area of work as agreed with the Departmental Lead / Supervisor and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. This includes deciding on priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands (plans will often need to be adjusted at short notice due to staff availability or patient demand). To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including prompt recording (E.g.- DATIX) and reporting of incidents / accidents to senior staff and ensuring that equipment use is safe.To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics as required. To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate. To undertake other duties that may be required or are requested by the Departmental Lead or the Business Manager. Communication To communicate clinical information empathetically in an understandable way to patients and to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain co-operation and valid informed consent for treatment. Effective communication requires use of verbal and non-verbal tools to maximise rehabilitation potential, often with unmotivated patients. This can include patients where there are barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, pain, fear etc. To communicate effectively with consultants, doctors, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists from other trusts and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) who have referred patients or are involved with the patients care. This can be direct communication or in the form of discharge / progress reports. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation. Contribute to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of East Of England Community Health and Care Trust services. Patient and Public Engagement To contribute to ensuring that East Of England Community Health and Care Trust responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements. People Management To train, supervise and performance manage more junior staff and assistants. This will include the use of formal appraisal documentation. To demonstrate compassionate leadership when supporting. To act as Clinical Supervisor for undergraduate physiotherapists. This involves teaching, organisation, supervision, role modelling, learning contracts, evaluation and assessment of their abilities by grading according to the learning institutes specifications. To partake in clinical supervision according to service guidelines.Provide yearly formal appraisals for junior staff (as designated) with intermediate reviews to assess progress towards their objectives. To assist in the selection and interviewing process for new junior staff as required. To maintain own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal and KSF process. Clinical and Practice Governance To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation. To be an active member of the Clinical Governance programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations / teaching sessions if required and by attending external courses if deemed necessary. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient / family / staff / records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken / shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to East Of England Community Health and Care Trust risk assessment and risk management processes. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by East Of England Community Health and Care Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Physiotherapy degree
• Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD

Desirable

• Relevant clinical courses

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post graduate MSK experience

Desirable

• Supervisory skills
• Previous NHS experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Expert knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Reflective Practice

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential HCPC Registration Physiotherapy degree Evidence of post graduate courses and CPD Desirable Relevant clinical courses Experience Essential Substantial post graduate MSK experience Desirable Supervisory skills Previous NHS experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Desirable Expert knowledge Presentation skills Reflective Practice

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 of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely

Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely

Ely

CB6 1DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

Dynamic Health - Cambridge and Ely

Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynne Road, Ely

Ely

CB6 1DN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist wishing to take their next steps on the career ladder and looking for a new challenge. The individual needs to be proactive and enthusiastic and will be joining the Acute Respiratory and Rehab Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The post holder working as part of an integrated team will work as an autonomous practitioner to provide a high standard of intervention across the speciality.

This integrated team is committed to providing highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within the wide variety of acute medical and surgical wards. You will be required to work alongside your colleagues as an independent practitioner in applying a high level of clinical reasoning to ensure individualised, proactive and holistic assessment and treatment planning.

Main duties of the job

As a member of both the integrated rehabilitation service and the multidisciplinary teams on the wards, excellent skills in communication are essential.

As a Band 6 therapist you will be supporting and developing rotational Band 5 therapists. The role also involves supervising unregistered therapy staff and educating therapy students on placement.

There will be opportunities for innovation and an expectation that you will be actively involved in relevant quality improvement projects to develop the Acute Respiratory and Rehabilitation team.

The integrated Rehabilitation Service aims to provide a progressive, forward thinking approach to patient care whilst able to support its staff in personal development and continued education and training.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Job summary

Cruddas Park Surgery & Hillsview Surgery

Looking for More Than Just a Prescribing Role?

Are you a highly skilled pharmacist who wants to make a genuine difference to patients' lives?

Do you enjoy building relationships, managing complex long-term conditions, and taking a holistic approach to patient care rather than simply processing prescriptions?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to join our well-established and growing pharmacy team at Cruddas Park Surgery and Hillsview Surgery. This is an opportunity to become part of a practice that values clinical excellence, teamwork, personal development, and having fun along the way.

Why Join Us?

At Cruddas Park and Hillsview, pharmacists are valued clinicians at the heart of patient care.

We are proud to have an experienced pharmacy team comprising two full-time Clinical Pharmacists and a full- time Pharmacy Technician, working closely with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a pharmacist who shares our belief that excellent healthcare means looking beyond the medication list and understanding the whole person sitting in front of you.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Manage your own clinical workload.
• Develop expertise in long-term condition management.
• Undertake meaningful Structured Medication Reviews.
• Build ongoing relationships with patients.
• Influence prescribing quality and medicines optimisation.
• Shape new initiatives and pursue your own clinical interests.

About us

Most importantly, you'll have the time and support to provide thoughtful, patient-centred care.

A Great Team to Work With

We know that enjoying your work place matters.

• We area friendly, supportive and sociable practice that genuinely enjoys working together. Along side regular clinical supervision and educational meetings, we also have:
• A practice running club.
• Regular team socials and nights out.
• Quarterly whole-practice meetings bringing everyone together.
• A culture where colleagues support one another and celebrate successes.

We work hard, but we also believe in creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work.

Come join us

If you're looking for a role where you can use your clinical skills to their full potential, build meaningful relationships with patients, and become part of a welcoming and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Informal enquiries welcome [email protected]

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

An opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department at the Cumberland Infirmary for 2 full time Apprentice Assistant Practitioner roles.

This is a training post and the successful applicant will be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the University of Cumbria Assistant Practitioner Radiography course starting January 2027. The post will start at band 3 rising to band 4 upon successful completion of the course.

The successful applicant must have healthcare experience and an awareness of the role of an Assistant Practitioner within Radiology.

The Directorate of Radiology for North Cumbria Hospitals comprises general radiography, conventional and interventional fluoroscopy, dental, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and DXA facilities. The directorate undertakes over 230,000 examinations per annum. Referrals for radiological opinion come from a wide range of specialties encountered within an acute district general hospital including 24 hour emergencies and primary care. The establishment includes consultant radiologists, radiographers up to band 8, nurses, admin & clerical, porters and radiology support staff. The directorate of radiology is part of the Clinical Support and Cancer Services Business Unit. The Directorate also has responsibility for Breast Imaging and Medical Illustration Services.

Main duties of the job

This is a training position for a person with experience as a healthcare assistant to undertake study at the University of Cumbria while undertaking practical work. Upon successful completion of the course the candidate will be qualified as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner. The role of Assistant Practitioner is outlined below.

• Within your Scope of Radiographic Practice support the delivery of a Radiology service as a practising member of the multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as set down by the Health Professions Council.
• Plan and manage workload against specific Radiology protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Make the care and well being of patients and their carer or relative the emphasis of your daily duties, ensuring the safety, care and welfare of each patient throughout their examination, understanding and complying with all departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Use negotiation and persuasion to achieve desired examinations, adapting technique when required; reassure patients prior to examinations, explain imaging procedures to gain understanding and cooperation and achieve the desired result.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

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

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8225002

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

• Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

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

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected] Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or functional skills level 2 in both obtained prior to application.

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualifications
• Level 4 study experience
• Care Certificate or working towards.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers
• oExperience working with in a multidisciplinary team
• oExperience in healthcare.

Desirable

• Use of a computer.
• PACS/CRIS
• Experience of working in radiology department.

Knowledge

Essential

• oInfection control.
• oKnowledge of pathology, anatomy and physiology.
• oEquality legislation and best practice.
• oInformation and governance.

Desirable

• oMicrosoft Office.
• oManaging complaints & incidents.
• oDealing with challenging behaviour.
• oMedicines management
• oRadiation protection

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• oGood organisational skills.
• oProblem solving skills.
• oDecision making skills.
• oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• oAdvanced communication skills.
• oGood interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to motivate self and others.
• oAbility to empathise.
• oDexterity and Fine motor skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• oTeam member.
• oMeticulous.
• oWilling to accept responsibility

Other requirements

Essential

• oTrust approval for scope of practice.
• oAble to travel independently between sites

Desirable

• oDriving licence.
• oWilling to work at other Trust sites.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGCSE in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or functional skills level 2 in both obtained prior to application. Desirable Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Level 3 qualifications Level 4 study experience Care Certificate or working towards. Experience Essential oExperience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers oExperience working with in a multidisciplinary team oExperience in healthcare. Desirable Use of a computer. PACS/CRIS Experience of working in radiology department. Knowledge Essential oInfection control. oKnowledge of pathology, anatomy and physiology. oEquality legislation and best practice. oInformation and governance. Desirable oMicrosoft Office. oManaging complaints & incidents. oDealing with challenging behaviour. oMedicines management oRadiation protection Skills and aptitudes Essential oGood organisational skills. oProblem solving skills. oDecision making skills. oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines. oAdvanced communication skills. oGood interpersonal skills. oAbility to motivate self and others. oAbility to empathise. oDexterity and Fine motor skills Personal attributes Essential oTeam member. oMeticulous. oWilling to accept responsibility Other requirements Essential oTrust approval for scope of practice. oAble to travel independently between sites Desirable oDriving licence. oWilling to work at other Trust sites.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Bank hours when available Monday to Sunday from either morning, midday, evening Covering Penrith Hospital

Undertake a range of cleaning duties within the Hospital Premises.

Each site has various start time and finish times. 6am will be the earliest start time and 8pm will be the latest finish time.

Main duties of the job

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
• Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Clean equipment after use.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required
• Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.
• Ensure attendance at appropriate training.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8238562

Job locations

Penrith hospital

Bridge lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• BICSc certification or equivalent.

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills.
• Able to work alone and in a team.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Equality issues.

Personal circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm.
• Willing to learn.

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexible regarding shift patterns and hours worked.
• Commitment to undertake training as required.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent. BICSc certification or equivalent. Desirable NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent. Food Hygiene Level 2 Skills & aptitudes Essential Good communication skills. Able to work alone and in a team. Ability to use initiative appropriately. Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures. Equality issues. Personal circumstances Essential Enthusiasm. Willing to learn. Other requirements Essential Flexible regarding shift patterns and hours worked. Commitment to undertake training as required. Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith hospital

Bridge lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith hospital

Bridge lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post sits within the Women and Children's Care Group which is responsible for Maternity Services and Gynaecology within North Cumbria and Children's Health Services County wide.

The Care Group provides community clinical services across Cumbria, community children's nursing, therapy services, community paediatrics, audiology.

Non clinical support services, such as buildings and estate services are also provided.

The Directorate works with other NHS organisations in Cumbria to support the integration of clinical services to improve the health and well being of children and young people under the age of 19 years.

The Directorate also works in partnership with other organisations, statutory and non statutory, to ensure that health services contribute to improving the social and educational outcomes of the young people of Cumbria; and that other services support the improvement of health & well being.

Children's Services Directorate has a lead role and responsibility in protecting children, and in supporting other health agencies and partner organisations to safeguard children and young people.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the children's specialist team, providing a physiotherapy and occupational therapy service for pre-school and school age children referred to the service.

To accept an agreed range of patients referred by a therapist, and manage a delegated caseload, providing interventions in an appropriate environment, e.g. patient homes, special schools, child development centre.

Treat children according to set treatment protocols, monitoring child progression, make minor alterations to child treatment programmes under supervision of the referring therapist.

To provide administration and general clerical duties for the therapy team, as required.

To assist therapists in the organisation and running of clinics in various settings eg wheelchair clinics, orthotic clinics and child development centre clinics.

To promote health and reduce inequalities for children, young people, families and communities, so that they may be able to maximise their potential in terms of health, education and social well-being.

To work as a member of the integrated team for children throughout the district to ensure high quality co-ordinated patient care using a Care Aims approach.

To work with direct and indirect supervision within agreed protocols as an effective member of the children's specialist therapy team undertaking skilled support work and a specified range of therapy interventions to patients and reporting back child progress, informing relevant therapist of any problems/ concerns.

About us

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

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':o Being a clinically led organisationo Quality and safety at the heart of our Trusto A positive patient experience every timeo A great place to worko Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8148104

Job locations

Springboard CDC

Orton Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• English language and maths to grade C at GCSE or equivalent
• Level III NVQ or equivalent in child development or related field.
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Evidence of CPD
• Competent driver

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with IT
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Awareness of the standards of record keeping
• Awareness of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for children.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with children
• Experience of working in health, education or care environment
• Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families
• Knowledge of normal childhood development, movement and anatomy, therapy techniques, disorders and delays of child development

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills including word processing, e-mail and publisher skills
• Ability to work as part of a Team
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Able to analyse problems and use problem solving skills I.T. skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Ability to keep accurate records in accordance with legal and professional standards
• Ability to use a range of practical skills
• Ability to work flexibly and independently to design and deliver programmes with outcomes set by supporting qualified staff
• Ability to work in family orientated manner

Desirable

• Organisational skills demonstrated for example by the involvement in a particular project
• Good manual handling Skills
• Knowledge of health and safety and risk management

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport

Other Requirements

Essential

• Equality and Diversity Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)

Desirable

• Student placement with relevant client group.

Person Specification Essential Essential English language and maths to grade C at GCSE or equivalent Level III NVQ or equivalent in child development or related field. Evidence of continued professional development Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care) Desirable Computer literate Evidence of CPD Competent driver Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working with IT Experience of working as part of a team Awareness of the standards of record keeping Awareness of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for children. Desirable Previous experience of working with children Experience of working in health, education or care environment Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families Knowledge of normal childhood development, movement and anatomy, therapy techniques, disorders and delays of child development Skills & Aptitudes Essential Good verbal and written communication skills IT skills including word processing, e-mail and publisher skills Ability to work as part of a Team Good organisational and planning skills Able to analyse problems and use problem solving skills I.T. skills High level of interpersonal skills Understanding of confidentiality Ability to keep accurate records in accordance with legal and professional standards Ability to use a range of practical skills Ability to work flexibly and independently to design and deliver programmes with outcomes set by supporting qualified staff Ability to work in family orientated manner Desirable Organisational skills demonstrated for example by the involvement in a particular project Good manual handling Skills Knowledge of health and safety and risk management Personal Circumstances Essential Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport Other Requirements Essential Equality and Diversity Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3) Desirable Student placement with relevant client group.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springboard CDC

Orton Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Springboard CDC

Orton Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a Specialist Speech and Language therapist passionate about Neurodiversity?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and organised individual to work in our Neurodevelopmental team, based in Gwynedd. The part-time Band 7 post will involve working with children and young people and their families with Neurodevelopmental conditions and/or learning difficulties.

You will work in the West Neurodevelopmental Service which covers Gwynedd and Anglesey in North Wales. The team is multidisciplinary, including clinicians and ND practitioners from a range of backgrounds.

The service offers Neurodevelopmental assessment services to children and young people. The leadership team comprises of a team leader who is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the team, as well as clinical and admin leads working in partnership with the service manager.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work with children and young people within the service completing Neurodevelopmental assessments and personal strengths and needs profiles. Previous experience working with this client group is essential. You will have enthusiasm and skills to support service development and be able to lead and contribute on a range of projects to ensure a co-ordinated service provision. You will interface with a range of other services, working collaboratively to support children, young people and their families.

You will be required to liaise with a network of SLTs across BCUHB working in both ND teams and core SLT services to reduce barriers between services and deliver a collaborative service. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to support colleagues within core services utilising their specialist skills and knowledge around this client group. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

The role will include providing clinical and professional supervision to other team members and leading and developing the role of SLT within the MDT. You will also support with developing and offering consultation to other professionals supporting children and young people presenting with Neurodiverse differences.

This job offers a rewarding and challenging clinical environment as well as learning and development opportunities.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Woodbank Surgery are a friendly surgery serving around 7300 patients.

We are looking to expand our team and recruit a person in to our new Senior Operations Lead role

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the daily running of the practice.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels across reception and administration teams.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and policies.
• Monitor service performance against practice objectives and NHS requirements.
• Lead business continuity and contingency planning.

• Manage and supervise non-clinical staff.
• Support recruitment, induction, training, and performance management processes.
• Conduct appraisals and regular staff reviews.
• Promote staff wellbeing and positive team culture.

About us

Our team are friendly and professional comprising of 4 GPs 1 ANP and 1 Practice Nurse.

We have on-site parking at the practice

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated & enthusiastic Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) post with the Forensic Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental disorder team (FIND) based at Easby House.

The FIND Team is managed within the Secure Services directorate in Devon Partnership NHS Trust. This role is in the FIND team which is based in the Community Forensic Services (CFS). The CFS is comprised of three teams including the Specialist Community Forensic team (SCFT), FIND and the Forensic Personality Disorder service (FPDs). Since 2021 the CFS have been working to integrate the management of the SCFT, FIND and FPD teams to ensure a single point of entry to the service, centralising triage and gatekeeping functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join our FIND team at one of the country's most respected providers of secure mental health services.

FIND aims to reduce length of stay for secure care patients with a primary diagnosis of Learning Disability (LD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and reduce the use of out of area or specialist placements in order to support / facilitate the use of South West network beds. This involves the development of a structured approach of direct work with patients (e.g. intervention, specialist assessment, case management) as well as indirect work with staff teams (e.g. consultation, training, supervision).

• The scheduledinterview date is 20th July 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a core member of a multi-disciplinary FIND service, and will be responsible for taking an active role in carrying out the functions of that team; including carrying a case load of varying complexity, with a principle focus on service users who would benefit most from an specialist forensic LD and A intervention. The post holder will provide expert assessment and treatment for people with complex difficulties and their carers. This will include recovery care co-ordination (design and co-ordination of treatment packages that are personalised and evaluated).

The post holder will deliver care management, assessment, care planning, review and evaluation. The liaison with a wide range of statutory and non-statutory agencies is central to this role. The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other members and participating in team and service development, and evaluation.

You will often work under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking for someone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your own workload, providing support for your colleagues where required.

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

We expect all our staff to embrace this way of working, recognising the equal value of everyone involved in service design and delivery.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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

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

Our values

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

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

Job summary

We have a part time vacancy for a Clinical Pharmacist at RK Medical Practice in Wythenshawe, South Manchester (14 hours).

The practice population is diverse and varies in demographics so the breadth of health care need is wide. This makes working in general practice interesting and no day is the same.

We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to work as part of dynamic and forward-thinking practice team. You will also be part of a wider supportive network of Senior Pharmacist, Pharmacists and Technicians across the South Manchester Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Main duties of the job

You will be embedded within the practice team providing clinical leadership on medicines related issues, quality improvement and supporting aspects of the national and practice based enhanced services, quality and outcomes framework and local targets.

The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies in the practices so you will need to be motivated and passionate with the drive to continually improve and learn, to develop and deliver an excellent service.

You will be working along side other pharmacy colleagues supporting with medicine related queries and tasks.

About us

We are an NHS general practice (GP) doctors surgery providing healthcare services in Wythenshawe, Manchester.

Our practice aims to improve the health of those living in the Wythenshawe area, working closely with many local community services to achieve this.

Although the South Manchester GP Federation are supporting the recruitment process for this role, employment will be done solely by RK Medical Practice.

Job summary

The successful applicant will be the first point of contact when patients either phone or come into one of TLCP sites. They will deliver excellent customer service and arrange appointments for patients with the most appropriate clinician in order to meet the patients wishes. They will give advice to patients about other services and options available to them

This role will be based in the central call centre of TLCP and at the practices sites for face to face services. Applicants will be expected to work in both settings. The sites are situated within the central Lewisham area

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the Care Navigator. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:

• Process and effectively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional depending on the presenting condition
• Answer incoming phone calls, transferring calls or dealing with the callers requests appropriately
• Process patient requests for appointments
• Process repeat prescription requests
• Initiate contact with and respond to requests from patients, team members and external agencies
• Enter read-code data on Emis Web clinical system
• Photocopy documentation as required
• Data entry of new and temporary registrations and relevant patient information as required
• Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
• Direct requests for information, e.g. SAR, insurance/solicitors letters and DVLA forms, to the administrative team
• Manage all queries as necessary in an efficient manner
• Carry out system searches as requested
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Monitor and maintain the reception area and noticeboards
• Support all clinical staff with general tasks as requested

About us

Mission Statement: Each and every patient Matters

TLCP Partnership aims to provide high quality health care in a responsive, supportive, courteous and cost-effective manner. We will:

• Provide a service which puts patient welfare at the heart of all we do
• Work within the framework of NHS Primary Care Services to provide professional medical, nursing and other services which meet the identified needs of patients
• Promote best practice through utilising specialist expertise within the practice team and externally and encouraging the continuous professional development of all members of the practice team
• Nurture a culture which is innovative, forward looking and adaptable
• Take into account the evidence provided by scientific and medical research in our treatment

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist(OT) to join the In-patient OT Team at Leeds General Infirmary in a specialist Band 6 role.

This post focuses on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with complex vascular conditions, those undergoing vascular surgery, and individuals following major lower/upper limb amputation. Based within a busy regional arterial centre, you will support a high-volume acute caseload across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, with approximately 150major amputation referrals received each year.

Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert rehabilitation and discharge planning to help patients maximise independence and achieve meaningful outcomes. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills and contribute to service improvement within a supportive teaching hospital environment.

You will be supported by an experienced OT team, working closely with colleagues also delivering services across cardiology, cardiac surgery and head and neck specialties.

We are looking for an OT with excellent communication, clinical reasoning and team-working skills who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and developing their expertise within a specialist acute setting. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake comprehensive assessments to identify patients' rehabilitation, discharge planning and equipment needs, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred interventions
• Provide specialist assessment and prescription of complex equipment, including wheelchairs, adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to maximise independence and safety
• Complete home and environmental visits to assess accessibility, identify risks and facilitate timely, safe discharge.
• Deliver specialist rehabilitation for patients following limb amputation, supporting adaptation of activities of daily living and promoting functional recovery
• Manage a complex caseload, demonstrating advanced clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills to support patient-centred care planning
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within the MDT to provide coordinated, high-quality care and achieve positive patient outcomes
• Contribute to discharge planning processes, ensuring patients, families and carers are supported to transition safely between care settings
• Support the development and delivery of innovative OT services, contributing to service improvement, quality initiatives and development of rehabilitation pathways
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Leeds Way values, promoting compassionate, inclusive and patient-focused care
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to Band 5 OTs, support workers and OT students, fostering learning and professional development

About us

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

Job summary

Depending on experience we are offering either a band 4 or 5

Are you an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician looking to take the next step in your career? The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivatedMedicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic and supportive clinical pharmacy team.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across our hospital. Working closely with pharmacists, nursing staff, prescribers and wider clinical teams, you will support high-quality patient care by delivering accurate medicines reconciliation, improving medicines safety, and helping patients get the most from their medicines.

The pharmacy team are forward thinking and continuously strive to improve our ways of working, putting medicines optimisation at the heart of our clinical services. We put the patient at the center of our care and aim to enhance every patient's experience.

For more information, please contact Rhiannon Barham, Lead Technician, Medicines Optimisation via email [email protected] : or 01793 607781

Main duties of the job

We offer

• A friendly, supportive and progressive pharmacy department.
• Opportunities for professional development, including further training and qualifications.
• Access to rotation opportunities within clinical, dispensary, and medicines management services.
• NHS pension, generous annual leave, and a range of staff wellbeing benefits.
• The opportunity to work in a Trust committed to innovation, quality improvement, and excellent patient care.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

249-8238950

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Carrying out timely and accurate medicines reconciliation for patients on admission.
• Supporting safe and effective discharge through processing discharges at ward level and counselling patients about their medicines.
• Participating in ward-based medicines optimisation initiatives to reduce medication errors and improve outcomes.
• Helping implement best practice, formularies, and medicines policies across the Trust.
• Supporting medicines supply, stock management, and minimising waste.
• Using digital systems to improve the flow of medicines information and support clinical decision making.
• Acting as a role model for high-quality, patient-centred medicines management.

Were looking for someone who is:

• A registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experienced in hospital or primary care pharmacy (though we welcome motivated candidates looking to broaden their experience). Confident communicating with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Passionate about improving patient safety and medicines optimisation.

Job description Job responsibilities Carrying out timely and accurate medicines reconciliation for patients on admission. Supporting safe and effective discharge through processing discharges at ward level and counselling patients about their medicines. Participating in ward-based medicines optimisation initiatives to reduce medication errors and improve outcomes. Helping implement best practice, formularies, and medicines policies across the Trust. Supporting medicines supply, stock management, and minimising waste. Using digital systems to improve the flow of medicines information and support clinical decision making. Acting as a role model for high-quality, patient-centred medicines management. Were looking for someone who is: A registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experienced in hospital or primary care pharmacy (though we welcome motivated candidates looking to broaden their experience). Confident communicating with patients and multidisciplinary teams. Organised, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Passionate about improving patient safety and medicines optimisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
• Additional training for checking dispensed prescriptions, supervising a technical area within the pharmacy to degree or equivalent level
• Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies acquired through NVQ3 or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level

Experience

Essential

• Working within a team
• Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service
• Knowledge of dispensary procedures acquired through training & experience
• Working with Pharmacy computer systems
• Previous experience of training others

Desirable

• Working in a busy Dispensary
• In-depth post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy
• Educational supervisor experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training, NVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent Additional training for checking dispensed prescriptions, supervising a technical area within the pharmacy to degree or equivalent level Knowledge of medicines management, including relevant legislation and policies acquired through NVQ3 or BTEC equivalent level qualification plus specialist training and experience to degree or equivalent level Experience Essential Working within a team Managing own workload to meet the needs of a service Knowledge of dispensary procedures acquired through training & experience Working with Pharmacy computer systems Previous experience of training others Desirable Working in a busy Dispensary In-depth post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy Educational supervisor experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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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

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Our dedicated Rehabilitation team have an exciting opportunity for those wanting to gain experience in a fast paced and dynamic environment. Our Trust offer a fantastic array of development programmes to accelerate continued professional development.

You will be joining the Rehabilitation Service which includes Physiotherapy and un-registered staff, who are all working together with the vision of promoting therapy and patient independence across all areas of the Trust.

You will work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, including our community partners, to provide a holistic, patient centred Occupational Therapy service that empowers patients to achieve their goals.

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills within frailty, acute medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, and acute stroke with support from senior Occupational Therapists. You will also have the opportunity to undertake rotations within our Paediatric Team!

Each team are committed to supporting individuals with continued professional development, offering preceptorship, regular clinical and managerial supervision, and team development.

There is also an opportunity to take part in regular peer supervision, co-lead journal club and attend training sessions specifically for staff, led by senior staff.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• Full functional assessment and analysis of patients' physical presentation
• Assessments for activities of daily living which will incorporate home, work, school, and leisure activities
• Advice on energy conservation/adaptation. This includes transfers, mobility, personal care, and domestic activities
• Prescribing, and arranging provision of equipment. Educating patients and carers in safe use of equipment
• Adapting and evaluating rehabilitation treatment programmes which will include the assessment and fabrication of static hand orthoses
• Assessing patients requiring more than one member of staff for transfers
• Assessment of hoists and other patient handling equipment
• Facilitation of normal movement of upper limb
• Administering standardised assessments.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.

We love working here and think you will too.

Job summary

Join our large, friendly team within the Audiology Department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Foundation Trust and enjoy the variety of work that comes from being part of our large complex Audiology service. We have over 45 staff, made up of senior assistant audiologists, associate audiologists, audiologists, Clinical Scientists, hearing therapists and a newborn hearing screening team.

The department offers a complex adult rehabilitative service, tinnitus and hearing therapy services, newborn hearing screening programme, paediatric assessment and (re)hab service (0-18 years) and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation service at the main NNUH site and at Cromer Hospital. Domiciliary work is also undertaken.

Our department places an emphasis on quality and we are proud to have been one of the earliest Audiology sites to become UKAS accredited under the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPs) accreditation scheme. Our Paediatric service is currently IQIPs accredited.

Interview date to be confirmed

Main duties of the job

This post offers an opportunity for someone with post-graduate clinical experience to join a quality-focused service. We are commissioned to deliver a complex service, and we are looking for a team member who will be able to actively participate in this area of work with a particular focus and interest in Paediatric Audiology.

The ideal candidate will be somebody who has experience in both adult & paediatric assessment and rehabilitation and is motivated to deliver a high-quality service to our patients.

The main responsibilities include:1. Autonomous practice within adult rehabilitation clinics2. Assessment of hearing loss in non-routine (complex) populations3. Fitting of hearing aids in non-routine (complex) populations4. Paediatric hearing assessment; including Play Audiometry and Visual Reinforcement Audiometry5. Autonomous practice within Paediatric hearing aid fitting and review clinics (> 4 years old)

We host an STP trainee and would welcome the successful candidate to contribute to training. As a Senior Audiologist, the post holder would be expected to support more junior members of the team, providing leadership and clinical oversight as needed.

There is a strong culture of audit within the department to ensure best practice, and we expect the successful candidate to take an active role in audit and service development.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job summary

Are you a looking to progress your career into obstetric and non-obstetric sonography, working with a dynamic and diverse team of experienced NHS sonographers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified State Registered radiographer/ clinical practitioner to join our ultrasound team to undertake a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound.

The range of work would include all aspects of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, General Abdominal Ultrasound and Small parts (this can be included as credits and/or as part of in-house training).

You will have the opportunity to train with our highly skilled team of Sonographers in specialties such as general, testes, gynaecology, all obstetrics including early pregnancy, all inpatients, including ITU, same day emergency care and renal transplant scans in theatre.

Find out more about the team in our departmental video:

Imaging at North Bristol NHS Trust

Please note that the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received

Main duties of the job

Successful post holders must hold:

• BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
• A current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or be on the RCT (Register of Clinical Technologists).
• To have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 in English Language.
• This role requires you to have good hand eye coordination, the ability to process complex information, good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work with colleagues from support staff to consultants, keeping the patient's best interest at the centre of what you do.
• Ultrasound lists take place at Southmead Hospital, as well as in community sites in Cossham Hospital, Clevedon Hospital and Yate Westgate Centre.
• You will be expected to undertake an 18-to-24-month training programme at master's post-graduate level at one of the reputable universities either University of the West of England (UWE), leading to the successful completion of a post-graduate diploma in medical ultrasound.
• The aim being to undertake and independently report general medical, gynaecology, small parts, obstetric and early pregnancy ultrasound examinations to a high standard.
• Provide direct care and facilitate patient management, seeking assistance when required.
• Self-directed learning at masters level 7 in own time
• Attend clinical governance mornings for training and feedback interesting cases.
• Be involved in CPD, including attending courses as needed.

About us

We currently are a team of 40 Sonographers, 15 specialists in obstetric, 5 in MSK, 4 in head and neck and 5 in baby hips ultrasound, with 3 trainee sonographers. As well as our ultrasound Lead Practice Educator, who supports our ultrasound trainees through their learning and preceptorship.

Our award-winning Brunel Building includes a large rooftop terrace, staff only zone, with an outdoor seating area with views across the city. Working in a new modern building, we recognise that staff enjoy comfortable, light filled areas to work, and rest is important.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed assistant psychologist who will contribute to the existing team of psychological professionals. (sitting within the Calderdale Core Team), providing a secondary care psychological service to the working age adult population within the Calderdale locality. The Calderdale Core team is a collaborative adult mental health team, comprised of mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists, support workers and clinical and counselling psychologists and psychotherapists. We are embracing trauma informed practice and exciting developments in mental health community transformation.

Within your role your role, you will support psychological professionals in the delivery of direct psychological therapy (particularly group work) as well as offering some direct 1-1 work. You will also support psychological ways of working across the Core team.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job

The person appointed will have a psychology degree (2.1 minimum and eligible for graduate basis for charted membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society) or a masters degree in psychology. Experience of working with people who experience mental health difficulties, learning difficulties or psychological/behavioural problems is essential. A basic understanding of psychopathology and ability/experience in interviewing clients is required. Knowledge of research methodology, computer literacy, experience of data analysis, and a high level of written communication skills are required.

The service has good access to the regional post qualification training scheme and good links with the University of Leeds Doctoral Training course in clinical psychology, to which it regularly provides clinical placements to doctoral trainees.

For further information, please contact Dr Ruth Hunter (Principal Clinical Psychologist) or Jo Robinson (Consultant Clinical Psychologist) on 01422 262377.

Please note that if there is a high volume of applications received, we reserve the right to close this advert early.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Sonographer to manage the co-ordination of Nurses, Health Care Support Workers & Administrative staff within Pregnancy Advisory and Integrated Sexual Health services; to ensure a high-quality service is delivered across clinical sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The Post Holder will: work alongside the Senior Nurse, to ensure seamless care within the service provision across Cwm Taf Morgannwg, and will be a Clinical Nurse Specialist providing leadership for the Pregnancy Advisory service and Integrated Sexual Health Service alongside / in the absence of the Lead nurse, and will perform obstetric & gynaecology ultrasound scans in accordance with the protocols and guidelines set out by the R.C.O.G, BMUS and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.

Main duties of the job

Post holder will:

Independently carry out assessments, counselling, ultrasound examinations and provide diagnostic reports for women accessing the TOP service, and maintain associated records.

Undertake duties within the extended role of the nurse/midwife which will include providing leadership and direction to ward/departmental staff in monitoring, planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised care.

Participate in the training and education of staff from all disciplines including medical staff, nurses, midwives and students working within the directorate.

Have responsibility for the running of the TOP services alongside the lead nurse, maintaining a high standard of care in all settings and will be responsible for the safe and smooth running of the Integrated Sexual/Women's health clinics ensuring effective and efficient use of both staff and non-staff resources.

Must be able to independently undertake a range of specialised gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound examinations.

Use analytical and judgemental skills to provide interpretation of ultrasound images in order to provide independent written examination reports.

Work within established quality standards of practice, adhering to Ultrasound Guidelines such as BMUS< RCOG and NICE guidelines for clinical excellence.

About us

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

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

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

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

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

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

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