Job summary

We are seeking an outstanding, innovative and inspirational leader to join our senior leadership team as Head of Imaging Services.

As Head of Imaging Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring safe, effective, high-quality and patient-centred services. Working closely with clinical, operational and care group colleagues, you will drive service transformation, improve productivity and performance, and support wider organisational objectives.

This is a pivotal role at a time of significant transformation and investment in diagnostic services. We are looking for a leader who can build on strong foundations while embracing innovation, technology and new ways of working.

You will lead a large, diverse workforce across multiple sites, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have substantial senior leadership experience, ideally in diagnostic or imaging services, with strong financial management, change leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

We are seeking a visible, approachable leader with the vision and drive to deliver excellence. You will use data to inform decisions, lead change in complex environments, and balance patient outcomes, workforce sustainability, financial performance and strategic priorities.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and credible leader with:

• Significant senior leadership experience within healthcare services, ideally diagnostic or imaging services
• A proven track record of delivering operational performance and service improvement
• Strong financial and contractual management skills
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams through change and transformation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-working abilities
• A commitment to quality, patient experience, and continuous improvement
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience, with evidence of ongoing leadership development

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base Locations: All sites

Interview date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year Additionally, participation in General Manager oncall rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06761

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH77DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Care Group Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the overall management and development of imaging services, including:

• Strategic leadership and service planning across Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
• Delivery of national and local performance standards, including diagnostic waiting time targets
• Workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and staff development
• Financial management, budgetary control, and business planning
• Quality improvement, governance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance
• Leading service redesign, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives
• Developing productive relationships with clinical leaders, operational teams, regional networks, and external partners

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of imaging services, ensuring patients receive timely access to high-quality diagnostics while delivering excellent value for money.

Experience of leading diagnostic service transformation, digital imaging programmes, or capacity and demand improvement initiatives would be highly desirable.

Job description Job responsibilities Reporting to the Care Group Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the overall management and development of imaging services, including: Strategic leadership and service planning across Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Delivery of national and local performance standards, including diagnostic waiting time targets Workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and staff development Financial management, budgetary control, and business planning Quality improvement, governance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance Leading service redesign, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives Developing productive relationships with clinical leaders, operational teams, regional networks, and external partners You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of imaging services, ensuring patients receive timely access to high-quality diagnostics while delivering excellent value for money. Experience of leading diagnostic service transformation, digital imaging programmes, or capacity and demand improvement initiatives would be highly desirable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRadiography BSc (hons) or equivalent
• oCurrent professional registration with The HCPC as a Diagnostic Radiographer
• oClinical and/or managerial Postgraduate (master's level) qualification(s)
• oEvidence of further personal development
• oEvidence of formal management development and current professional development activity

Desirable

• oFormal Project Management qualification
• oEvidence of experience in advanced/extended scope Radiographic practice
• oEvidence of training in change management

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant senior leadership experience within an NHS or comparable healthcare environment.
• oPersonal experience of managing and implementing a significant programme of change or service development
• oExperience as an effective senior leader, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
• oExperience of human resource management including recruitment, appraisal, performance monitoring, staff development and discipline
• oExperience of financial and budget management, including delivery of an efficiency improvement plan
• oExperience of influencing the decision-making process in complex environments
• oProven pro-active approach to problem solving
• oExcellent analytical and interpretative skills enabling the development, planning and implementation of service changes
• oExperience managing complex multidisciplinary services.
• oEvidence of strategic planning (able to work towards a clear vision of the future while ensuring that shorter term goals are met)
• oExperience of leading oversight and improvement across a clinical governance and patient safety agenda
• oExperience of managing competing organisational priorities.

Desirable

• oExperience in participation in hospital on-call service with an acute trust.
• oExperience in Asset Management and Procurement
• oPrevious experience as Head of Imaging Services or Head of Radiology
• oExperience of leading large-scale transformation
• oExperience of regional or system-wide diagnostic programmes
• oExperience of major capital schemes and equipment replacement
• oExperience of PACS/RIS implementation or digital transformation

Skills

Essential

• oGood IT skills
• oAbility to apply appropriate management techniques and skills
• oAbility to performance manage across all disciplines
• oExcellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and to meet deadlines under pressure
• oExcellent negotiation and persuasive skills enabling effective arbitration and conflict resolution.
• oComprehensive understanding of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues Excellent presentation skills and the ability to write clear and concise managerial
• oExcellent leadership skills with evidence of being an effective team player

Knowledge

Essential

• oDetailed understanding of NHS operational and strategic priorities.
• oKnowledge of diagnostic imaging pathways.
• oUnderstanding of imaging demand and capacity management.
• oKnowledge of clinical governance and patient safety.
• oUnderstanding of workforce planning and skill mix.
• oKnowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• oUnderstanding of relevant regulatory and professional requirements.
• oSound knowledge of Clinical Governance and Health & safety issues, including the ability to undertake risk assessments
• oKnowledge of professional & NHS policies and guidelines relating to service provision

Desirable

• oKnowledge of national diagnostic transformation programmes.
• oKnowledge of PACS, RIS and electronic patient records.
• oUnderstanding of AI and emerging imaging technologies.
• oKnowledge of regional imaging networks.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRadiography BSc (hons) or equivalent oCurrent professional registration with The HCPC as a Diagnostic Radiographer oClinical and/or managerial Postgraduate (master's level) qualification(s) oEvidence of further personal development oEvidence of formal management development and current professional development activity Desirable oFormal Project Management qualification oEvidence of experience in advanced/extended scope Radiographic practice oEvidence of training in change management Experience Essential oSignificant senior leadership experience within an NHS or comparable healthcare environment. oPersonal experience of managing and implementing a significant programme of change or service development oExperience as an effective senior leader, demonstrating leadership skills and the ability to motivate others oExperience of human resource management including recruitment, appraisal, performance monitoring, staff development and discipline oExperience of financial and budget management, including delivery of an efficiency improvement plan oExperience of influencing the decision-making process in complex environments oProven pro-active approach to problem solving oExcellent analytical and interpretative skills enabling the development, planning and implementation of service changes oExperience managing complex multidisciplinary services. oEvidence of strategic planning (able to work towards a clear vision of the future while ensuring that shorter term goals are met) oExperience of leading oversight and improvement across a clinical governance and patient safety agenda oExperience of managing competing organisational priorities. Desirable oExperience in participation in hospital on-call service with an acute trust. oExperience in Asset Management and Procurement oPrevious experience as Head of Imaging Services or Head of Radiology oExperience of leading large-scale transformation oExperience of regional or system-wide diagnostic programmes oExperience of major capital schemes and equipment replacement oExperience of PACS/RIS implementation or digital transformation Skills Essential oGood IT skills oAbility to apply appropriate management techniques and skills oAbility to performance manage across all disciplines oExcellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and to meet deadlines under pressure oExcellent negotiation and persuasive skills enabling effective arbitration and conflict resolution. oComprehensive understanding of data protection, freedom of information and confidentiality issues Excellent presentation skills and the ability to write clear and concise managerial oExcellent leadership skills with evidence of being an effective team player Knowledge Essential oDetailed understanding of NHS operational and strategic priorities. oKnowledge of diagnostic imaging pathways. oUnderstanding of imaging demand and capacity management. oKnowledge of clinical governance and patient safety. oUnderstanding of workforce planning and skill mix. oKnowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion. oUnderstanding of relevant regulatory and professional requirements. oSound knowledge of Clinical Governance and Health & safety issues, including the ability to undertake risk assessments oKnowledge of professional & NHS policies and guidelines relating to service provision Desirable oKnowledge of national diagnostic transformation programmes. oKnowledge of PACS, RIS and electronic patient records. oUnderstanding of AI and emerging imaging technologies. oKnowledge of regional imaging networks.

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH77DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH77DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Operations and Clinical Services Lead -Devizes, Wiltshire. Are you an experienced healthcare leader ready to take the next step in your career? At Practice Plus Group, we're looking for an exceptional Operations and Clinical Services Lead to provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across our Surgical Centre in Devizes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing healthcare team, drive service excellence, and make a lasting impact on patient care, staff engagement and organisational performance. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the service while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. What You Can Expect From Us At Practice Plus Group, we'll support you to be the best you can be. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave +BANK holidays
• Access to training and career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support and access to a wide range of discounted lifestyle brands.
• A collaborative and supportive working culture

If you need any additional information about this vacancy please email [email protected] Talent Partner.

Main duties of the job

As Operations and Clinical Services Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the operational, commercial, clinical and professional leadership of Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Devizes. Working closely with senior leaders, clinical teams and corporate colleagues, you'll ensure outstanding patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, workforce excellence and financial sustainability. You'll lead service development initiatives, strengthen external stakeholder relationships and promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and high performance. Other responsibilities will include:

• Providing visible leadership across all clinical and non-clinical services
• Driving operational, quality, commercial and clinical performance
• Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and governance requirements
• Leading workforce planning, recruitment, retention and development
• Managing budgets and supporting sustainable service growth
• Overseeing quality improvement, incident management and patient experience
• Building strong relationships with commissioners, healthcare partners and stakeholders
• Supporting innovation and identifying opportunities for service development and expansion

Please download a copy of the job description attached for further details.

About us

To be successful in this role, you'll be a Registered Nurse (Level 1) with NMC registration or an HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional, with significant senior leadership experience within a healthcare environment. You'll also have:

• Proven experience leading operational and clinical services
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk and quality frameworks
• Experience of CQC inspections and regulatory compliance
• Financial and commercial management expertise
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading change and service improvement initiatives
• A patient-centred, inclusive and collaborative leadership style
• A commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare services

Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of suitable applications be received. All offers are subjected to pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

14645

Job locations

Marshall Road

Emersons Green

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 3UF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Operations and Clinical Services Lead -Devizes, Wiltshire. Are you an experienced healthcare leader ready to take the next step in your career? At Practice Plus Group, we're looking for an exceptional Operations and Clinical Services Lead to provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across our Surgical Centre in Devizes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing healthcare team, drive service excellence, and make a lasting impact on patient care, staff engagement and organisational performance. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the service while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. What You Can Expect From Us At Practice Plus Group, we'll support you to be the best you can be. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave +BANK holidays
• Access to training and career development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support and access to a wide range of discounted lifestyle brands.
• A collaborative and supportive working culture

If you need any additional information about this vacancy please email [email protected] Talent Partner.

Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient Operations and Clinical Services Lead -Devizes, Wiltshire. Are you an experienced healthcare leader ready to take the next step in your career? At Practice Plus Group, we're looking for an exceptional Operations and Clinical Services Lead to provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership across our Surgical Centre in Devizes. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing healthcare team, drive service excellence, and make a lasting impact on patient care, staff engagement and organisational performance. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the service while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. What You Can Expect From Us At Practice Plus Group, we'll support you to be the best you can be. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference. Benefits include: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave +BANK holidays Access to training and career development opportunities Company pension scheme Employee wellbeing support and access to a wide range of discounted lifestyle brands. A collaborative and supportive working culture If you need any additional information about this vacancy please email [email protected] Talent Partner.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Marshall Road

Emersons Green

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 3UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Marshall Road

Emersons Green

Devizes

Wiltshire

SN10 3UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Link is a Middlesbrough based professional mental health and emotional wellbeing provider. We provide therapeutic services to children, young people and families across the Tees Valley.

A collaborative of local organisations (TEWV, The Link, The Junction, Alliance Psychological Services, Changing Futures North East, and Teesside Mind) have come together to provide the Tees Valley CYP Getting Advice & Help (GA&H) service. This innovative partnership is built on a shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes for children and young people by making services more equitable, accessible, and responsive to local needs.

TEWV leads the partnership, with Alliance Psychological Services providing operational leadership in North Tees (including Darlington) and The Link providing operational leadership in North Tees (including Darlington) and South Tees respectively; ensuring strong, place-based delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that is reshaping how mental health support is delivered to young people in our communities. In addition to working within the Tees Valley Getting Help service, a proportion of the postholder's time will be dedicated to working within The Links Therapeutic services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a wider team that collaboratively provides high-quality, brief, and evidence-based support that is sensitive to the unique needs and experiences of children and young people. The post holder will deliver, with supervision, a variety of high-quality therapeutic interventions with children and young people aged between 4 and 18. The successful candidate will be able to deliver a trauma informed approach to deliver evidence-based therapy with children, young people and families. They will be expected to be well versed in a variety of psychodynamic models of practice and will display knowledge in models such as attachment theory. The post holder will be expected to work both long and short term with clients and will use a variety of psychometric outcomes to contribute their support. Likewise, they will be able to conduct regular therapeutic assessments where the practitioner will assess and formulate with the family to help support the further care of the client.Practitioners providing Psychotherapeutic Counselling interventions will be a mobile resource, supporting children, young people and families across Tees Valley to manage demand sustainably while ensuring equity of access.

About us

Here at The Link, we recognise how important our employees are and we offer;

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• Great salaries with annual increase (subject to funding)

• Competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions

• Additional Sick Pay scheme

• Continued professional development

• Additional length of service awards

• Access to a wellness programme including 24 hour advice and support

• Access to face to face, online and telephone counselling

• Protected caseload

• Blue Light Card, giving you access to thousands of exclusive discounts across high street brands, restaurants, and travel

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates understanding of a range of therapeutic models.

• Demonstrates understanding of working with children and young people who require or would benefit from emotional/trauma related psychotherapeutic counselling support.

• Qualified and experienced to deliver Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) to a Level 2 standard (or working towards).

• To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

• To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment, and signposting.

• To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

• To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

• To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

• Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

• Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

• To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

• Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

• Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

• Make reasonable adjustments to interventions to support engagement e.g. modifying language for CYP with autism, holding shorter sessions for CYP with ADHD or printing on green paper for individuals with dyslexia

• As appropriate, assist in the development and production of resources for the benefit of children and young people.

• Take part in the delivery of training (as appropriate), consultation with and guidance to, others, pertaining to the level of development.

Supervision:

• Receive clinical supervision and case management in relation to clinical work to meet the required standards.

• Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

• Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

• Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

• Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Safeguarding

• Be responsible for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare, operating within local policies and procedures.

• Under guidance and support take appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

• Ensure that consent is obtained and verified before sharing information, except in safeguarding situations.

• Under guidance and supervision identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

Service Monitoring and Development

• To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS

• Use of service ROMS in line with standard operating procedures

• To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through professional development and Appraisal system.

• Contribute to the setting of targets and action plans to assist with service development.

• Encourage children and young people to be involved in the monitoring, evaluation, and development of the service.

Collaboration with Other Staff/Agencies

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, and other school staff, providing advice and consultation.

• Liaise effectively with other local statutory, voluntary, and third-sector providers to build effective relationships and support the development of pathways.

• Present the service and its users in a professional manner and represent the service at inter-agency meetings.

• Liaise with other staff and agencies to further meet the needs of children and young people.

• Work with families involved with social care, liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals.

Other

• Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.

• Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.

• Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in accordance with changes in The Links organisational objectives and priorities and service needs.

**The work The Link carries out within the social sector is very much a social approach, therefore to ensure safe working practises our organisation works hard to continuously monitor and review our delivery model and ensures our workers have a protected caseload at all times **

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience as a practicing psychotherapy
• Experience of working therapeutically with children and young people
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service

Desirable

• Experience in delivering DDP
• Demonstrates an understanding of the service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a recognised qualification in psychotherapy (Masters level)
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Working towards accreditation

Desirable

• DDP L2 Trained
• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Chiltern House Medical Centre, a dynamic and growing practice in High Wycombe, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will uphold our values of delivering excellent patient care and contribute to our vision of meeting the health needs of our diverse community. Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS GP practice would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will work as part of an excellent administrative and multidisciplinary clinical team, including GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and Clinical Pharmacists.

We aim to develop positive, supportive, and professional relationships with every patient, clinician, and allied professional we interact with.

We use the Emis Web clinical system.

No canvassing or recruitment agencies, please.

Main duties of the job

• Support clinical staff with patient care, including taking observations (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and recording medical information.

• Assist with basic clinical procedures, dressings, and wound care under supervision.

• Prepare patients for consultations and examinations.

• Perform phlebotomy and other routine clinical tasks, where trained and competent.

• Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems (e.g., EMIS Web).

• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

• Support health promotion initiatives and provide basic advice on lifestyle and wellbeing.

About us

Chiltern House Medical Centre is a well-established, patient-focused GP practice based in High Wycombe, committed to delivering high-quality primary care to a diverse community. We provide a wide range of clinical services, including general practice, chronic disease management, preventative care, and health promotion, ensuring our patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, and an experienced administrative staff, all working collaboratively to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our patients.

At Chiltern House Medical Centre, we value professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centred care, and we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

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

• Undertake new patient and NHS health checks
• Support thepracticenursewith health promotion programmes
• Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
• Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
• Undertake woundcare, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Support thepracticenursewith the management of chronic disease clinics
• Carry out BMI checks as directed
• Act as a chaperone as required
• When trained, undertake venepuncture
• When trained, administer flu vaccinations
• When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of thepracticenurse
• Carry out ECGs as requested
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Provide support during minor operations as required
• Ensure the clinical area is adequately stocked and prepared for each session
• Ensure clinical waste is removed from the clinical area and sharps bins replaced in accordance with thepracticeIPC policy
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by the leadnursein support of patientcare

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to theprimaryresponsibilities, thehealthcareassistant may be requested to:

• Participate inpracticeaudit as directed by the aduit lead
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patientcare
• Support and participate in shared learning within thepractice
• Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• -GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths -Qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care -Literate and able to perform basic numerical calculations -Fluent in spoken and written English -Ability to accurately receive, record and relay information both verbally and written -Ability to store and retrieve files from numerical, alphabetical and computerised filing systems -Computer skill including working with the EMIS Web clinical system -Ability to work on own initiative -Ability to organise delegated work The candidate must have: -Health Care Support Experience -Phlebotomy -To have worked within a practice setting -Experience of working as a health care assistant or equivalent -Knowledge of local community and understanding of a multi-cultural, racially diverse population -Awareness of health and safety issues in the work place -Understanding of the need to keep and maintain accurate records -Understanding of equal opportunities -Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality and the consequences of breaking confidentiality -Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency primary care team -Polite and helpful manner -Enthusiasm to learn -Openness to explore alternative working practices -Flexible with working hours -Must have Hepatitis B/Covid Vaccine or be willing to undergo a vaccination programme

Desirable

• Candidates with both clerical and health care support experience will be at an advantage. Those candidates with only one set of experience must demonstrate a willingness to learn the other set of skills. -Experience of dealing with the public face to face and over the telephone -Fluent in one or more languages in the local community and willingness to use this skill in working with the public -Reception experience -Flexible with working hours

Additional information

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to join the National Spinal Injuries Centre Team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with spinal cord injuries and complex needs, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialist clinical and interdisciplinary team. You will provide advice, guidance and information to healthcare professionals, carers, relatives and other relevant individuals, while contributing to the ongoing development of clinical services and wider organisational objectives.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for applying advanced clinical reasoning to interpret complex clinical and non-clinical information and support accurate diagnosis across a range of conditions associated with spinal cord injury. You will use evidence-based knowledge to formulate detailed problem lists, establish appropriate treatment goals and select relevant outcome measures. You will apply a highly developed range of therapeutic techniques and intervention strategies, adapting these according to individual clinical findings and responses. You will also undertake advanced, comprehensive and, where appropriate, standardised assessments for patients with complex and diverse presentations, seeking specialist guidance where required.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To determine the most appropriate location for delivering physiotherapy input, considering individual circumstances and service requirements across ward, clinic, department and community settings. You will adapt the location and organisation of your work according to changing patient needs and operational priorities.
• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and evaluative records of patient care, ensuring all documentation complies with relevant professional, legal, departmental and Trust requirements. You will ensure information is recorded clearly and is accessible to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To coordinate patient-related activities involving other disciplines, patients, carers, relatives and healthcare professionals, including collaborative goal-setting and group activities. You will help facilitate effective coordination between those involved in supporting individual patients.
• To contribute to the safe and effective management of the physiotherapy caseload by identifying situations requiring senior input and recognising the boundaries of your professional competence. You will seek appropriate advice when circumstances fall outside your experience or level of responsibility.
• To delegate appropriate tasks to physiotherapy support staff, providing suitable direction and ensuring delegated activities are undertaken within agreed responsibilities. You will contribute to the effective organisation of team resources and support the smooth delivery of departmental activities.
• To comply with departmental and organisational policies, procedures and professional standards, contributing where appropriate to their review and development. You will support effective service administration through appropriate use of IT systems, participation in departmental duties and responsible management of resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
• Physiotherapy degree or diploma.
• Minimum 2 years relevant post-registration experience.
• Experience working with spinal cord injury (SCI) patients.
• Evidence of CPD and reflective practice, with a full driving licence and car for work purposes.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Practice Support Pharmacist to join our PCN teams, providing expert medicines optimisation, conducting structured medication reviews, supporting safe and evidence-based prescribing, and collaborating with GPs, community pharmacies, and other healthcare teams across Stockport to improve patient outcomes. We support patients and care settings to make best use of medicines, ensuring safe and effective repeat prescribing.

Our service operates between 8am and 6.30pm,with working patterns typically comprising a mix of8am-4pmand 10:30am-6:30pm shifts.

We have the following position available:

1 x 12 month fixed term position.

This is full time (37.5 hours) and is available at (equivalent to) AFC Band 7. Salary is usually at minimum scale but may be higher dependent on primary care experience.

Interviews are planned for week commencing 12th October 2026.

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Support Pharmacist, you will support your PCN Team in delivering good quality medicine optimisation and cost-effective quality prescribing to patients under both the National PCN DES and our local contract for locality Medicines Optimisation.

The role includes conducting medication reviews, offering specialist advice, managing medication queries, ensuring policy compliance, leading quality improvement initiatives, and, where qualified, prescribing as an Independent Prescriber.

About us

Viaduct Care CIC is the company structure for Stockport's GP Federation and represents all of its local GP Practices. Covering a patient population of circa 300,000 practices are split into 6 PCNs with each serving a population of around 30,000-50,000 patients.

Viaduct Care represents the collective voice and interests of its member practices and as a key stakeholder in Stockport Together aims to influence and support the design and delivery of major service and system changes by being a strong and effective partner with other major service providers.

One of our priorities at Viaduct Care is to ensure that wellbeing and development of our team is at the forefront of everything we do. We have recently launched our new employee assistance programme, assisting our team to get access to a range of advice 24 hours a day. Our benefits brochure attached gives details of other support and benefits to our staff.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Agenda for Change

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0463-26-0012

Job locations

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

SK11PN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The postholder will.

• Support Primary Care Networks in the delivery of the National Directed Enhanced Service framework.

• Provide specialist knowledge, advice, and guidance on prescribing and pharmaceutical matters to patients practices and other prescribers.

• To respond to medication queries and support practices as needed

• Take part in and assist others with clinical audit work on prescribing standards, activity and practice.

• Participate in teaching sessions to ensure that pharmaceutical care problems are identified and communicated.

• Assist in coordinating solutions to supply problems with medicines used within the specialty.

• Work across traditional boundaries of tertiary/secondary/primary care, such as coordinating with GP surgeries and community pharmacies to ensure seamless discharges.

• Ensure good quality patient care.

• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and judgement.

• Ensure consistent compliance with the local antimicrobial policy.

• Ensure consistent compliance with the local GMMMG policy for management of medicines in GP practices.

• Ensure the delivery of cost-effective prescribing advice within specified contracts & an overall quality and clinical effectiveness framework.

• Conduct clinical structured medication reviews.

• To support and influence prescribers.

• Work with the wider prescribing/ medicines management system to influence change by liaising with hospital and community staff as necessary.

• To work as an autonomous clinician

• Where qualified, to prescribe medicines for agreed patients within their capacity of an Independent Prescriber in line with current legislation, local policies and best practice guide, and within their own level of experience and competence.

Responsibility for Patient Care

The postholder will.

• Provide and be accountable for holistic, clinical, structured medication reviews and lifestyle advice for identified patients using all levels of medication review with a patient centred approach.

• Ensure patients are provided with cost and clinically effective medication regimens that met their individual needs.

• Ensure patients receive appropriate monitoring to ensure good clinical care and safe use of medicines.

• Support patient adherence with medication through a variety of processes.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and confidence in our service and general practice.

• Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping on all work undertaken.

• Undertake basic clinical monitoring of patients which may include venepuncture.

• Where qualified, actively use Independent Prescribing qualification for patients within the legal framework, personal competence, and local and personal prescribing formulary.

Responsibilities for Physical and Financial Resources

The postholder will.

• Support and audit delivery of agreed targets relevant to service contracts.

• Provide regular reports on or a range of activities, guidance or individual groups of medicines as required.

• Provide evidence-based advice on the cost and clinical effectiveness of medicines.

• Protect all physical assets of Viaduct care and ensure safe and effective use of such assets.

Communications and Leadership

• Build strong relationships with clinicians, practice staff and other prescribers to facilitate delivery of prescribing priorities. Continue to develop and support practice prescribing leads as conduit for influencing prescribing behaviour in practices.

• Undertake a programme of visits to practices/prescribers as defined by line management.

• Support Networks and practices to achieve agreed targets.

• Agree key messages and initiatives for practices with line manager/ locality leads.

• Act as a conduit for dissemination and sharing of best practice between prescribers and practices within and across Networks.

• Disseminate and support the implementation of system wide prescribing and therapeutic policy into practices and to other prescribers.

• Work collaboratively across other multi-disciplinary Teams and Networks within the organisation and the locality to progress the prescribing agenda as directed.

• Work with colleagues in hospital and community pharmacy to facilitate change and deliver safe and effective care, particularly at the interfaces.

• Respond to patients, clinicians and other agencies on matters relating to prescribing, medication, and medicine use.

• Demonstrate the ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate and reassure all groups of stakeholders with empathy.

• Lead on the delivery of allocated projects within their area of work.

Policy and Service Development

• Support policy implementation within the terms of service in all relevant contracts.

• Proactively research and disseminate to practices and other prescribers, opportunities to improve patient care or prescribing patterns.

• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and savings in relation to medicines management activity in practices.

• In discussion with Line Manager/Service Lead Pharmacist arrange appropriate additional specialist pharmacy support into practices in support of the overall prescribing agenda.

Planning and organising

• Demonstrate well-developed organisational and planning skills to provide safe and effective support to prescribers.

• Utilise project management skills as appropriate, particularly when working collaboratively with others to achieve a specific outcome.

• Facilitate collaborative working both within the PCN and Between PCNs, and between Viaduct services.

• Deliver change in prescriber behaviours and practice.

Analysis and data management

• The role will involve both undertaking and supporting others in prescribing related audits within practices to encourage clinicians to critically appraise their current practice.

• Use data management information systems, including information technology and be willing to undertake or deliver appropriate training.

• Undertake appropriate analysis of prescribing data to inform discussions with individual practices/prescribers. Ensure that effective and relevant analytical information is provided regularly to prescribers to support quality and cost-effective prescribing decisions. Ensure that information is presented in format which is easy to understand and accessible.

• Work with the Network Lead Pharmacist to provide regular performance and reporting information on practice prescribing trends line management as required.

• Maintain suitable information resources relating to practice prescribing performance to be able to respond to ad hoc queries and to feed into the financial management process.

• Support prescribing related audit work with practices in line with service agreements.

• Provide specialist support to practices to improve quality standards and to support them in delivering cost effective and clinically effective prescribing.

Clinical Governance, Safety and Controls Assurance

• Promote and be able to demonstrate compliance with local and national guidance such as, NICE guidance and quality standards, GMMMG policy and guidance, relevant collegiate guidance and the professional standards set for Pharmacists.

• Maintain an overview of medicines management arrangements in practices and ensure that appropriate risk management and delegated responsibility arrangements are in place.

• Ensure compliance with local protocols, policies, operating procedures, and best practice guidance.

• Support or complete incident reporting and learning as per policy and professional requirements, to continually improve patient care, safety, and experience.

Special Conditions

• Responsibility for keeping professionally and clinically up to date, demonstrating awareness of both policy and practice changes.

• Attend meetings out of office hours as required.

• Be flexible in working arrangements in terms of hours and location to meet service needs

• Undertake other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the line manager commensurate with the posts grade.

Responsibilities for Human Resources

• Support our Foundation Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians & Medicines Co-ordinators to deliver the work required.

• Act as a role model for others in the Team and provide support and mentorship for line reports and other Team members in line with service priorities.

• Take line management responsibility for designated Team members and ensure they operate within Viaduct policies in delivering their contract and service responsibilities. This may include providing training, directing or reviewing work undertaken, undertaking assessments, providing feedback, evaluating and managing performance and monitoring work habits and productivity.

• Participate in education and training activities relevant to both the role and project delivery. This may include cascade of training received as well as development and delivery of bespoke training to meet the service needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe postholder will.Support Primary Care Networks in the delivery of the National Directed Enhanced Service framework.Provide specialist knowledge, advice, and guidance on prescribing and pharmaceutical matters to patients practices and other prescribers.To respond to medication queries and support practices as neededTake part in and assist others with clinical audit work on prescribing standards, activity and practice.Participate in teaching sessions to ensure that pharmaceutical care problems are identified and communicated.Assist in coordinating solutions to supply problems with medicines used within the specialty.Work across traditional boundaries of tertiary/secondary/primary care, such as coordinating with GP surgeries and community pharmacies to ensure seamless discharges.Ensure good quality patient care.Demonstrate clinical reasoning and judgement.Ensure consistent compliance with the local antimicrobial policy.Ensure consistent compliance with the local GMMMG policy for management of medicines in GP practices.Ensure the delivery of cost-effective prescribing advice within specified contracts & an overall quality and clinical effectiveness framework.Conduct clinical structured medication reviews.To support and influence prescribers.Work with the wider prescribing/ medicines management system to influence change by liaising with hospital and community staff as necessary.To work as an autonomous clinicianWhere qualified, to prescribe medicines for agreed patients within their capacity of an Independent Prescriber in line with current legislation, local policies and best practice guide, and within their own level of experience and competence.Responsibility for Patient CareThe postholder will.Provide and be accountable for holistic, clinical, structured medication reviews and lifestyle advice for identified patients using all levels of medication review with a patient centred approach.Ensure patients are provided with cost and clinically effective medication regimens that met their individual needs.Ensure patients receive appropriate monitoring to ensure good clinical care and safe use of medicines.Support patient adherence with medication through a variety of processes.Maintain patient confidentiality and confidence in our service and general practice.Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping on all work undertaken.Undertake basic clinical monitoring of patients which may include venepuncture.Where qualified, actively use Independent Prescribing qualification for patients within the legal framework, personal competence, and local and personal prescribing formulary.Responsibilities for Physical and Financial ResourcesThe postholder will.Support and audit delivery of agreed targets relevant to service contracts.Provide regular reports on or a range of activities, guidance or individual groups of medicines as required.Provide evidence-based advice on the cost and clinical effectiveness of medicines.Protect all physical assets of Viaduct care and ensure safe and effective use of such assets.Communications and LeadershipBuild strong relationships with clinicians, practice staff and other prescribers to facilitate delivery of prescribing priorities. Continue to develop and support practice prescribing leads as conduit for influencing prescribing behaviour in practices.Undertake a programme of visits to practices/prescribers as defined by line management.Support Networks and practices to achieve agreed targets.Agree key messages and initiatives for practices with line manager/ locality leads.Act as a conduit for dissemination and sharing of best practice between prescribers and practices within and across Networks.Disseminate and support the implementation of system wide prescribing and therapeutic policy into practices and to other prescribers.Work collaboratively across other multi-disciplinary Teams and Networks within the organisation and the locality to progress the prescribing agenda as directed.Work with colleagues in hospital and community pharmacy to facilitate change and deliver safe and effective care, particularly at the interfaces.Respond to patients, clinicians and other agencies on matters relating to prescribing, medication, and medicine use.Demonstrate the ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, motivate and reassure all groups of stakeholders with empathy.Lead on the delivery of allocated projects within their area of work.Policy and Service DevelopmentSupport policy implementation within the terms of service in all relevant contracts.Proactively research and disseminate to practices and other prescribers, opportunities to improve patient care or prescribing patterns.Identify opportunities for efficiencies and savings in relation to medicines management activity in practices.In discussion with Line Manager/Service Lead Pharmacist arrange appropriate additional specialist pharmacy support into practices in support of the overall prescribing agenda.Planning and organisingDemonstrate well-developed organisational and planning skills to provide safe and effective support to prescribers.Utilise project management skills as appropriate, particularly when working collaboratively with others to achieve a specific outcome.Facilitate collaborative working both within the PCN and Between PCNs, and between Viaduct services.Deliver change in prescriber behaviours and practice.Analysis and data managementThe role will involve both undertaking and supporting others in prescribing related audits within practices to encourage clinicians to critically appraise their current practice.Use data management information systems, including information technology and be willing to undertake or deliver appropriate training.Undertake appropriate analysis of prescribing data to inform discussions with individual practices/prescribers. Ensure that effective and relevant analytical information is provided regularly to prescribers to support quality and cost-effective prescribing decisions. Ensure that information is presented in format which is easy to understand and accessible.Work with the Network Lead Pharmacist to provide regular performance and reporting information on practice prescribing trends line management as required.Maintain suitable information resources relating to practice prescribing performance to be able to respond to ad hoc queries and to feed into the financial management process.Support prescribing related audit work with practices in line with service agreements.Provide specialist support to practices to improve quality standards and to support them in delivering cost effective and clinically effective prescribing.Clinical Governance, Safety and Controls AssurancePromote and be able to demonstrate compliance with local and national guidance such as, NICE guidance and quality standards, GMMMG policy and guidance, relevant collegiate guidance and the professional standards set for Pharmacists.Maintain an overview of medicines management arrangements in practices and ensure that appropriate risk management and delegated responsibility arrangements are in place.Ensure compliance with local protocols, policies, operating procedures, and best practice guidance.Support or complete incident reporting and learning as per policy and professional requirements, to continually improve patient care, safety, and experience.Special ConditionsResponsibility for keeping professionally and clinically up to date, demonstrating awareness of both policy and practice changes.Attend meetings out of office hours as required.Be flexible in working arrangements in terms of hours and location to meet service needsUndertake other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the line manager commensurate with the posts grade.Responsibilities for Human ResourcesSupport our Foundation Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians & Medicines Co-ordinators to deliver the work required.Act as a role model for others in the Team and provide support and mentorship for line reports and other Team members in line with service priorities.Take line management responsibility for designated Team members and ensure they operate within Viaduct policies in delivering their contract and service responsibilities. This may include providing training, directing or reviewing work undertaken, undertaking assessments, providing feedback, evaluating and managing performance and monitoring work habits and productivity.Participate in education and training activities relevant to both the role and project delivery. This may include cascade of training received as well as development and delivery of bespoke training to meet the service needs.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Team Player.
• Proactive and constructive outlook.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willing to work across multiple practices.

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration experience or equivalent primary care experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice or secondary care clinical services.
• Experience in the use of information and IT to support decision making.
• Experience of delivering projects or change.
• Experience of working in primary care.

Other job requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours to meet deadlines and service needs.
• Ability to travel within and around the Stockport area during the working day.

Desirable

• Be an active prescriber making autonomous prescribing decisions in your routine practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
• 1 year UK pre-registration training.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of a high standard of relevant and varied continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Completion of the CPPE pathway or demonstrated equivalence for ARRS funded pharmacists in primary care.
• Qualification and GPhC registration as an independent prescriber.
• Relevant post-graduate diploma.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge and ability to manage common clinical conditions e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills.
• Ability to work at an advanced level as identified in the Competency Framework.
• Ability to interpret numerical information and data and use effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good influencing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of people.
• An understanding of prescribing policy and issues, particularly in relation to general practice.
• Awareness of change management techniques, particularly in relation to changing individual behaviour.
• Proficient IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and plan own or others time effectively.
• Demonstrable Audit skills and quality improvement work.
• Good Problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience of using GP clinical systems e.g. EMIS.
• Well-developed performance management skills.
• Research or critical analysis skills.
• Evidence of competency in basic health monitoring, monitoring tests and venepuncture.
• Incident reporting and management skills.
• Wider knowledge of the NHS system , strategic aims, and policy.
• Awareness of the role of GP Federations in the commissioning or provision of health care.

Person Specification Personal Qualities Essential Team Player. Proactive and constructive outlook. Self-motivated. Flexible and adaptable approach to working. Ability to work under pressure. Willing to work across multiple practices. Experience Essential 2 years post registration experience or equivalent primary care experience. Desirable Experience of working in general practice or secondary care clinical services. Experience in the use of information and IT to support decision making. Experience of delivering projects or change. Experience of working in primary care. Other job requirements Essential Flexibility in working hours to meet deadlines and service needs. Ability to travel within and around the Stockport area during the working day. Desirable Be an active prescriber making autonomous prescribing decisions in your routine practice. Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent. 1 year UK pre-registration training. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Evidence of a high standard of relevant and varied continuing professional development. Desirable Completion of the CPPE pathway or demonstrated equivalence for ARRS funded pharmacists in primary care. Qualification and GPhC registration as an independent prescriber. Relevant post-graduate diploma. Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge and ability to manage common clinical conditions e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation skills. Ability to work at an advanced level as identified in the Competency Framework. Ability to interpret numerical information and data and use effectively. Good interpersonal skills. Good influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of people. An understanding of prescribing policy and issues, particularly in relation to general practice. Awareness of change management techniques, particularly in relation to changing individual behaviour. Proficient IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Well-developed organisational and time management skills. Ability to work unsupervised and plan own or others time effectively. Demonstrable Audit skills and quality improvement work. Good Problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience of using GP clinical systems e.g. EMIS. Well-developed performance management skills. Research or critical analysis skills. Evidence of competency in basic health monitoring, monitoring tests and venepuncture. Incident reporting and management skills. Wider knowledge of the NHS system , strategic aims, and policy. Awareness of the role of GP Federations in the commissioning or provision of health care.

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

Viaduct Care

Address

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

SK11PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Viaduct Care

Address

Merseyway Innovation Centre

21-23 Merseyway

Stockport

SK11PN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity in our Ipswich clinic for a Healthcare Assistant who wants to make a difference in our patients lives. You will provide patient care according to Diaverum procedures and in order to increase the quality of life for our patients. A comprehensive professional training programme will be provided to you, including on-the-job training, e-learning and access to our in-house education programme d Academy.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will be expected to support the nursing team by undertaking a range of duties. Duties can include but are not limited to maintaining clean equipment following appropriate training, preparing supplies and packs for treatment, undertaking health checks with patients pre and post dialysis, escorting patients to the clinical and waiting areas and serve refreshments during treatments.

About us

Diaverum's mission is to improve the quality of life for renal patients and we achieve this through our values of being competent, passionate and inspiring. Being one of the worlds leading renal care providers. Diaverum have over 35 nurse led kidney treatment centres in the UK offering haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home therapies, shared haemodialysis care and more. Our nurses are proud to work closely with NHS teams across the country to deliver quality treatments and holistic care to our patients with chronic kidney failure and other comorbidities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role overview

Healthcare Assistant - Join Our Renal Care Team!

Are you passionate about enhancing the quality of life for renal dialysis patients? Join our team and make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives!

As a Healthcare Assistant at our Ipswich Dialysis Unit, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care following Diaverum procedures, ultimately improving our patients' quality of life. We're committed to your professional growth and will provide comprehensive training, including on-the-job training, e-learning, and access to our in-house education program, 'd Academy.'

Your Responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Maintaining clean equipment following proper training.

Preparing supplies and packs for treatment.

Conducting health checks with patients before and after dialysis.

Escorting patients to clinical and waiting areas.

Serving refreshments during treatments.

Our Requirements:

Must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Minimum NVQ level 2 in Health; Social Care or equivalent (preferably working towards level 3).

Ideally, previous experience in a hospital and healthcare setting.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

A positive and dynamic approach to delivering safe and effective care.

Excellent communication skills (oral + written) with fluency in English.

What We Offer:

Full time position, 37.5 hours per week.

Monday to Saturday shifts (please note there are no night shifts and currently no Sunday working).

Competitive Salary of up to £25,086 depending on experience.

Overtime paid at time and a half after completing full-time hours (150 hours every 4 weeks).

Paid breaks.

Opportunities for internal development and career progression, including relevant study.

35 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service.

Enjoy holidays on Christmas and New Year's Day.

Free Uniform (*3), Tea & Coffee, Flu Vaccine, and Christmas Meal.

Life Assurance, WeCare, Company Pension, Blue Light card and Concert for Carers.

Why Choose Diaverum?

We're committed to nurturing your career and providing top-tier training. Our comprehensive professional training program, including on-the-job training and access to our in-house education program 'd Academy,' sets you up for success and growth throughout your career at Diaverum.

At our clinic, you wont find managers tucked away on another floor we work side by side with our teams. With dedicated clinic admins and nurses desks right at the heart of patient care, were set up to support both our staff and our patients every step of the way.

Patient-Centred Care

Our exceptional nurse-to-patient ratio ensures you have ample time to provide holistic care to your patients. Our clinic offers you the flexibility and work-life balance you've been searching for.

COME GROW WITH US!

Please note that for this role, you must be able to work clinically in a renal setting. We encourage you to apply today, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to a high volume of applications. Join our team and embark on a rewarding career in renal care. Be part of a healthcare community dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

You must be able to work clinically in a renal setting. All positions at Diaverum are subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as part of our recruitment process.

Diaverum - Where Caring Meets Excellence in Renal Care.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

12 fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity

Are you calm under pressure, detail-focused, and committed to keeping people safe? As a Fail Safe Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with the highest standards. This role requires sound judgement, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to make critical decisions when they matter most. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, always putting safety, integrity, and professionalism first.

We're proud of our supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute. We foster a positive working environment built on respect, trust, and teamwork, with a strong work ethic and a shared commitment to excellence. Guided by our PRIDE Values, we take pride in what we do, respect one another, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and strive for excellence every day.

In return, you'll benefit from ongoing training and development, opportunities for career progression, a welcoming team culture, and the satisfaction of making a real difference. If you're looking for a role where your decisions matter, your contributions are recognised, and your team has your back, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain effective databases for Antenatal and Newborn Screening ensuring that working procedures relating to Data protection are adhered too.
• Ensure accurate records are maintained and provide statistical information to the Antenatal & Newborn Screening Coordinator on a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Use own initiative to identify deviations from expected pathways, taking actions to prevent screening incidents where possible and escalating issues to Antenatal & Newborn Screening Specialist Midwives / Matrons / Consultants as necessary.
• Use own initiative to identify missing antenatal appointments (specifically 20 week fetal anomaly scan appointments) and rectify in conjunction with the administrative team.
• Ensure that all patients eligible for antenatal and newborn screening are invited during the required screening timeframe.
• Ensure all patients who do not attend are managed and referred to the correct pathway for onward management.
• Monitor the Newborn screening process to ensure all babies are screened within required timeframe and escalate non-compliance.
• Input and maintain audit trails to demonstrate compliance with required Failsafe measures.
• Responsible for the quality of the data and will participate in regular data cleansing exercises and liaising with staff from other organisations involved in the programme.
• Responsible for the designing, improvement, maintenance and monitoring of failsafe administration procedures.

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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 4159 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
• To undertake PAS training

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical work including data input and use of spreadsheets

Desirable

• Experience in NHS or customer service organisation

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• IT skills - accurate data input
• Customer care skills
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Flexible - able to multi-task and prioritise
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Team player

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).

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Pentonville. HMP Pentonville is a Category B prison in London, with capacity of 1100 males.

HMP Pentonville are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. You will be required to undertake observations, take bloods and care for patients. We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time time working 37.5 hours per week.

4 x shifts per week 0730 - 1730 Mix of weekdays and weekends Salary Up to £32,134 - Depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

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Main duties of the job

As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
• Facilitate clinics, including bloods, observations (obs), ECGs, NHS Health checks etc
• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages
• Support the nursing team with all aspects of care
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• Support receptions (new patients entering the prison) and assist with triaging new patients

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

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

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

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

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

Our new Healthcare Assistant will:

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
• Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Have clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etc
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Pentonville. HMP Pentonville is a Category B prison in London, with capacity of 1100 males.

HMP Pentonville are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. You will be required to undertake observations, take bloods and care for patients. We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time time working 37.5 hours per week.

4 x shifts per week 0730 - 1730 Mix of weekdays and weekends Salary Up to £32,134 - Depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Additional Criteria

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Job summary

Dietitian: Fixed Term (12 months) 37.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic service at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Inpatient Dietitian department has 16 WTE Dietitians. The team comprises of an Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead, Team leader, band 7, band 6 and band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers and Secretary. We are integrated service with community dietetic and patient education colleagues, as well as with the wider inpatient Therapy directorate.

The role will be focused on providing a high standard of dietetic care to inpatients requiring nutritional support. There will be opportunities to cover a variety of ward allocations and rotations, working alongside senior dietitians in their specialist areas. You will have involvement with general outpatient clinics.

Newly qualified staff are required to complete a Preceptorship programme. Professional development is encouraged through supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and CPD activities. Supervision is provided by senior clinical staff.

We welcome applications for those who are newly qualified. Return to practice applicants will also be considered for the role.

Main duties of the job

Optimise the clinical progress and quality of life of patients by providing individualised nutritional assessments, evidence-based recommendations and care plans across designated wards and clinics.

Work as a committed member of both the Inpatient Dietetic team and the Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic service, contributing to the achievement of Departmental, Team and Trust goals.

Provide relevant advice and training to other health care professionals.

Participate in service development.

Provide specialist knowledge across a range of procedures underpinned by theory

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Service to designated wards and, if required, outpatient clinics at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
• Attend relevant ward rounds/meetings and liaise with medical, paramedical and nursing staff as necessary.
• Act as a resource for nutrition and dietetic information and advice to other professionals.
• Assist in updating and development of diet sheets and new teaching materials.
• Participate in menu checking for inpatients on therapeutic diets and liaise with the Catering Department for the provision of therapeutic diets.
• Assist with training and updating healthcare professionals, regarding evidence-based nutrition therapy, including giving lectures and informal talks.
• Collect all data necessary to meet local information requirements and as required by the Nutrition and Dietetic Service for service monitoring.
• Participate in quality assurance programmes, and development and maintenance of service standards, policies & procedures.
• Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review.
• Work as a committed and effective member of the dietetic staff in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession.
• Maintain professional competence and expertise by keeping up to date with current research, working practices and models of working.
• Provide dietetic cover for other wards and hospitals as necessary.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Human Nutriton and Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Registered member of the HCPC

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Approved courses or study days which support dietetic knowledge and/or practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through relevent science-based degree
• Specialist knowledge across a range of nutrition and dietetic procedures, underpinned by theory
• Awareness of audit and its role in clinical practice
• Awareness of policies, procedures and guidelines

Desirable

• Awareness of dietetic products and clinical reason(s) for use
• Basic understanding of NHS structures and systems
• Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues

Experience

Essential

• Clinical placements or other previous experience

Desirable

• Working in a multi-professional environment
• Working in a team

Skills and Abililties

Essential

• High quality written commuinication skills
• High quality verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner
• Ability to adapt communication style where required
• Numeracy skills
• Active team member
• Negotiation, motivation, persuasive skills
• Able to keep accurate records relating to patient care
• Flexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures
• Problem solving/analytical skills
• Competency in the assessment of nutritonal issues/problems
• Competency in the management in a range of nutritonal issues/problems
• Able to recognise own clinical and experience boundaries and to seek support/advice when appropriate
• Ability to reflect on practice with peers/supervisor(s)
• Willingness to contribute to service developement
• Handling sensitive situations
• IT skills (nutritional analysis, word processing, e-mail, intranet/internet searches
• Able to manage own time in order to manage clinical caseload
• Able to work under supervision, accepting direction if required
• Able to prioritise tasks

Work related circumstance

Essential

• Able to lift and carry items such as feed boxes and equipment, patient notes, dietetic resources/information sheets, presentation resources in accordance with Manual Handling Policy
• Subject to occasional unpleasant smells/body odours.
• Maintains confidentiality

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are a dedicated and cohesive neonatal AHP team delivering highquality, evidencebased developmental care for babies and their families. Recent investment offers an exciting opportunity to expand our workforce and strengthen AHP provision within neonatal services across St James's University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. As we progress through a period of transformation, we are enhancing developmental pathways, improving outcomes and embedding collaborative, familycentred practice. This is an exciting time to join our fantastic team and be part of meaningful service improvement. This post will offer hours up to full time, accepting a minimum of three days covering Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the children's physiotherapy team, providing highly specialised care to support the management of babies and children with neurological development delay from preterm to 2 years. The post holder will work closely with the Neonatal Multidisciplinary teams to provide assessment and treatment of patients on the Neonatal unit, clinics Nursery and Home and outpatients. They will provide leadership within the childrens Physiotherapy teams demonstrating a high standard of leadership skills and behaviours. Based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital, the post holder will support the inpatient therapists and outpatient service for management of these patients and liaise closely with other hospitals and community services for on going management of these patients. The post holder will act as the link person for the families in this service. Key relationships will be with other physiotherapists at both Leeds and the regional hospitals including the paediatric physiotherapy team, Occupational therapy team , specialist nurses, medical staff, dietician, psychologist, speech and language therapist, play therapist, community services, social services and education services. The post holder will contribute to the paediatric out of hours service at the Leeds Childrens Hospital.

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 description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Gemma Wilson, Gemma King or Lauren Bolger Position: Paediatric Physiotherapists Phone number: 0113 3926610

Job Summary

We are a dedicated and cohesive neonatal AHP team delivering highquality, evidencebased developmental care for babies and their families. Recent investment offers an exciting opportunity to expand our workforce and strengthen AHP provision within neonatal services across St James's University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. As we progress through a period of transformation, we are enhancing developmental pathways, improving outcomes and embedding collaborative, familycentred practice. This is an exciting time to join our fantastic team and be part of meaningful service improvement.

We at Leeds Children's have received substantive funding provided by NHS England to enhance our neonatal and neurodevelopmental Physiotherapy service. The successful candidates will be joining an established team of experienced physiotherapists covering the Leeds Neonatal Units and Neurodevelopmental follow up within outpatient and clinic settings, providing highly specialised care to support the management of high-risk babies from preterm to 2 years.

We are looking for Physiotherapists with:

• Significant post registration experience of at least 5 years within Paediatric physiotherapy.
• Broad experience within the acute paediatric settings.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of specialist neonatal physiotherapy support within the model of Family Integrated Care to infants and families across both Neonatal Units within Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Our Neonatal Unit at Leeds General Infirmary is a busy level three unit, including surgical, cardiac and neurological specialties. Currently the neonatal Unit at St James is a level one unit.

The role will use highly specialist skills to manage their own complex caseload, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. They will be responsible for providing advanced neonatal physiotherapy assessment, advice and interventions with babies who are most at risk of developmental issues in the future, and to support the neonatal unit with promoting and delivering family integrated developmental care.

This is an exciting opportunity to further develop and expand our physiotherapy neonatal service. The post holder will work closely with the other Band 7 Physiotherapists in post.

As part of the wider Children's Physiotherapy team responsibilities, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the paediatric respiratory weekend and out of hours service. There will be training and support opportunities available to ensure competencies. The successful candidate will also be involved in wider leadership and team management of Children's Physiotherapy services;

This post will offer hours up to full time, accepting a minimum of three days covering Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Why you should join our Team

The childrens physiotherapy team is a team of approximately 40 physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants who work across Leeds Childrens Hospital. They have a wide scope of experience and enjoy developing and teaching new members of the team. The team is based on the Leeds General Infirmary site but also covers the Neonatal Unit at St James Hospital. Transport is available to move between sites for staff.

What you will bring to the role

The post holder will work as part of the children's physiotherapy team, providing highly specialised care to support the management of babies and children with neurological development delay from preterm to 2 years.

The post holder will work closely with the Neonatal Multidisciplinary teams to provide assessment and treatment of patients on the Neonatal unit, clinics Nursery and Home and outpatients.

They will provide leadership within the children’s Physiotherapy teams demonstrating a high standard of leadership skills and behaviours.

Based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital, the post holder will support the inpatient therapists and outpatient service for management of these patients and liaise closely with other hospitals and community services for on going management of these patients. The post holder will act as the link person for the families in this service.

Key relationships will be with other physiotherapists at both Leeds and the regional hospitals including the paediatric physiotherapy team, Occupational therapy team , specialist nurses, medical staff, dietician, psychologist, speech and language therapist, play therapist, community services, social services and education services.

The post holder will contribute to the paediatric out of hours service at the Leeds Children’s Hospital.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For further information, please click 'Apply' where you can download the full job description and person specification from our careers site.

Experience

Essential

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Job summary

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

Service Line:

• Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
• Male Acute Mental Health
• Male High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit

Role: Occupational Therapist Band 6

Hours: Part Time, 34 Hours (flexible based upon experience)

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects.

This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individuals diagnosis and identified needs.

This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,464.93 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPBAE136EA

Job locations

Coventry

CV2 4FN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Post: Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist

Salary:£35,465per year (dependent upon experience)

Base:Joyce Parker Hospital, 2 Lansdowne Street, Coventry, CV2 4BF

Responsible to:Head Occupational Therapist (Line manager).

Hours:Part Time, 34 Hours (Contracted hours are flexible and will be determined based on the successful candidates experience)

Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?

About Us

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

Your Role

Service Line:

• Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit
• Male Acute Mental Health
• Male High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit

Role:Occupational Therapist Band 6

Hours:Part Time, 34 Hours (flexible based upon experience)

Location:

Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. The hospital currently includes two male PICU wards and one male Acute ward. In addition, the hospital has a fourth ward consisting of an 8 bedded male high dependency rehabilitation unit.

The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. You will need a willingness to learn new skills and the passion to work with patients with complex needs.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects. This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.

In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individuals diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.

Occupational Therapy Directorate

Under the leadership of our Occupational therapy directors we support over 170 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team across the UK, we provide support to each other, with CPD holding a high priority. There are external training opportunities, including Sensory Integration, and you will be part of s pecialist interest groups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.

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

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

Reasons why you should make an application today

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

Cygnet Health Care Benefits

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

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

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

If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Woollett (Head OT) [email protected] for further information.

Requirements

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

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

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Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Post: Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist Salary:£35,465per year (dependent upon experience)Base:Joyce Parker Hospital, 2 Lansdowne Street, Coventry, CV2 4BFResponsible to:Head Occupational Therapist (Line manager).Hours:Part Time, 34 Hours (Contracted hours are flexible and will be determined based on the successful candidates experience)Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist?About UsCygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales.Your RoleService Line: Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Male Acute Mental Health Male High Dependency Rehabilitation UnitRole:Occupational Therapist Band 6Hours:Part Time, 34 Hours (flexible based upon experience)Location:Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital is our emergency mental health hospital in Coventry. The service supports adults across three wards to move as quickly and safely as possible to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. The hospital currently includes two male PICU wards and one male Acute ward. In addition, the hospital has a fourth ward consisting of an 8 bedded male high dependency rehabilitation unit.The service is designed to provide an environment that promotes mental health recovery by focusing on space, personal privacy and dignity. You will need a willingness to learn new skills and the passion to work with patients with complex needs.As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide direct clinical care which will encompass person-centred OT assessment and interventions, as well as work in an integrated way with the support team and wider multidisciplinary team, to assist the service in providing outcome based care and support pathways. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work as an autonomous clinician. You will hold supervisory responsibility for others, and take a leadership role in specific projects. This role includes opportunities for learning, development and research. You will have a thorough induction and support from experienced OT colleagues, and will regularly meet with the Head Occupational Therapist for support and supervision as required.In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to individuals diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments and team formulation in order to develop treatment plans & care and support plans. You will also empower staff to improve the quality of care through training, modelling and coaching.Occupational Therapy DirectorateUnder the leadership of our Occupational therapy directors we support over 170 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team across the UK, we provide support to each other, with CPD holding a high priority. There are external training opportunities, including Sensory Integration, and you will be part of s pecialist interest groups, service development initiatives and innovative practice.Every service line has a Clinical lead Occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed Occupational therapy pathway.We ensure our Occupational therapy team members have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead Occupational therapists.Reasons why you should make an application today We care about people in our services Expert clinical supervision with an occupational therapist Induction & service line training in area of specialism Dedicated CPD time for peer support, skill development and specialist training. We support and develop you to build skills and confidence for the next level in your career.Cygnet Health Care Benefits Free parking Free meals for staff on duty Group pension plan helping you save for your future NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts) Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice. Plus much moreA career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work.Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.If you would like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist, wed be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Katie Woollett (Head OT) [email protected] for further information.RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.*Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own*What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Coventry

CV2 4FN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Coventry

CV2 4FN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Mental Health Team is part of the integrated Healthcare provision at HMP Peterborough. The team consists of Senior Mental Health Nurse's,occupational Therapist, Perinatal Specialists, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and support worker. The Mental Health Team covers a seven-day service, thepost holder will work as a core member of the team delivering and providing a comprehensive safe, effective mental health service thatencompasses primary and secondary mental health provision within the prison, ensuring a Trauma Informed co-produced recovery focussedservice.The post holder will utilise a variety of practical and theoretical knowledge with the team to deliver both individual and group workings with service users open to the Mental Health Team, following the stepped care model.

Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Team Manager in their development of operational and clinical service mechanisms.

Act as an exemplar professional role model in embracing core values of dignity, respect, care, and compassion. Be aware of and keepupdated on wider agreed service models.

The post holder will work to establish effective multi-disciplinary working the post holder will undertake mental health assessments and risk assessments, and care planning, and implementation and review of service to people referred to the team both individually and with colleagues from other disciplines

To care coordinate those on CPA ensuring that reviews are held in line with policy and guidelines.

To provide structured therapeutic interventions with potentially complex clients in one-to-one session or group settings as appropriate.

To manage a caseload and to prioritise effectively.

To participate in multi-disciplinary team working to ensure service user's needs are met.

To use effective judgement and interventions in emergency clinical situations.

To liaise with other professionals and agencies in the planning and delivery of care for service users ensuring that a quality service isprovided within the locality.

To develop and maintain productive working relationships with your team, managers, and other colleagues.

To take personal responsibility to keep your knowledge up to date and to reflect on and evaluate your own values in the wider prison establishment.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH364-HMPPET

Job locations

HMP Peterborough

Saville Road

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Security Vetting

Essential

• The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health) or Social Worker , Occupational therapist
• Evidence of post -registration continuing professional development activity

Desirable

• NMP registrant

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working in a Multi disciplinary team
• Have a understanding of mental health assessments, risk assessment and care planning
• Have awareness of evidence based practice
• Able to prioritise care management

Desirable

• Knowledge of trauma informed care
• Understanding of the criminal justice pathway
• Worked or had experienced in secured setting

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of clinical assessment and formulation skills
• Teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate training for example CBT/DBT

Person Specification Security Vetting Essential The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards Professional Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) or Social Worker , Occupational therapist Evidence of post -registration continuing professional development activity Desirable NMP registrant Experience Essential Evidence of working in a Multi disciplinary team Have a understanding of mental health assessments, risk assessment and care planning Have awareness of evidence based practice Able to prioritise care management Desirable Knowledge of trauma informed care Understanding of the criminal justice pathway Worked or had experienced in secured setting Skills Essential Evidence of clinical assessment and formulation skills Teaching and presentation skills Desirable Postgraduate training for example CBT/DBT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Peterborough

Saville Road

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Peterborough

Saville Road

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Children's Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

37.5 Term time only

1 x permanent post

1 x Fixed Term

Fantastic opportunity to work as part of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's Children's Speech and Language Therapy team.

5 days, term time only role working as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. Opportunities may be available across a wide range of settings including special schools, mainstream schools.

This position may involve working across a range of needs and ages, supporting children and their families at universal, targeted and specialist levels through the Balanced System approach. We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed and dynamic speech and language therapists who will provide an excellent service to the young people of Stockport.

Fixed term contracts as well as permanent positions may be available.

Whilst this role is a B6 position, B5 therapists may apply and the role may be offered as a B5-B6 progression post if appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will hold a Degree/Masters level qualification or equivalent and be a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. They will also be registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the HCPC.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with children as a Speech and Language Therapist. This experience could have been gained in a range of settings such as community clinics, child development teams, mainstream or special schools. They will have a good grasp of the SEND Code of Practice, universal, targeted and specialist approaches and experience of working with partners to achieve the best possible outcomes. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously.

We are currently recruiting to a number of positions which may cover mainstream or special schools, as well as other duties within the team covering all ages.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate messages effectively
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
• Ability to develop relationships with awareness of inter-personal skills and use of any strategies required to support this
• Demonstrates Telephone communication adaptability and IT skills
• Demonstrates organisation skills and strategies to reduce stress in pressured situation
• Awareness of trust policies & procedures, up-to-date in current issues around professional practice and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes

Desirable

• Ability to supervise other practitioners
• Competent presentation skills.
• Ability to run internal/external courses.
• Evidence of participation in research.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a children's therapy team and multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision. 2-excellent
• Demonstrates participation in complex discharge planning.
• Experience of working in EY settings / schools providing SLT programmes
• Experience using EPR
• Experience of writing SALT advice for EHCPs

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC and RCSLT

Desirable

• Involvement with special Clinical Interest Group.
• Evidence of Post Grad training / Qualifications

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates specialist clinical skills across a range of SLCN
• Demonstrates an understanding the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Demonstrates knowledge of working in community therapy services and paediatric services
• Demonstrates knowledge of legislation relating to children, e.g. SEND, safeguarding

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge in a specific area of interest

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our GP practice in Manchester.

You will play a key role in supporting the pharmacist, clinicians, administration team, and patients in delivering high-quality, innovative, and safe prescribing practices, ensuring the best clinical outcomes for our patients.The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and understanding of responsibilities related to patient information and confidentiality.

This position is available on either a part-time (30 hours) or full-time (37.5 hours) basis.

We offer;

Opportunity for Career development and progression

Inclusive Benefits: Competitive salary,Cycle to work scheme, NHS Car Scheme, Free Eye test, NHS pension, and 5 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)

Main duties of the job

Complete medicines reconciliations post hospital discharge, investigating queries with hospital departments and community pharmacies.

Action medication changes on patient's repeat lists for prescriber sign off and carry out de-prescribing and medication switches where appropriate.

Carry out audits and manage high risk drug monitoring, requesting bloods and reviewing doses.

Consultations with patients regarding confusion or concerns about their medication and provide support including medication reminder charts and liaising with their community pharmacy.

Identify patients eligible for SMRs, review their record to address any overdue bloods or monitoring, compliance concerns or potential issues for discussion. They then book the appointments and send out invites.

Respond to general tasks regarding supply issues, formulary questions, brand requests and compliance concerns.

Set up and synchronise batch prescriptions / eRD.

About us

Hope Citadel is a primary care provider with a heart for deprived communities. We run 11 doctors practices, mainly in Oldham and Rochdale, and employ over 200 staff.

We started 15 years ago by a passionate group of people looking to reverse the inverse care law by providing quality healthcare in areas of deprivation. This still underpins why we do what we do to make the invisible visible. Our staff are driven by social justice, by compassion, and by a drive to see real change in the communities they live and work in

Primary care is not an easy space to work in, and that is exacerbated in areas of deprivation. In order to provide the best service to patients, it is vital that our culture and our processes are aligned. We prioritise maintaining high healthcare outcomes, but know that in order to do this, we need to be an employer of choice and look after our staff well. We do this by making commitments such as being a Real Living Wage employer, running mentoring and learning and development opportunities, and finding space to socialise and have fun together.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. If you have any specific requirements, we'll do everything we can to support you. If it is a part time position you are looking for, we can help find the hours that is right for you. If you require any reasonable adjustments to attending the interview, we will be happy to accommodate you.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,982.50 to £29,640 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

B0212-26-0039

Job locations

All Saints Medical Centre

Newton Heath Health Centre, 2 Old Church St, Manchester

Manchester

M40 2JF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Respond to medication queries from patients, GPs, nurses, receptionists, and other healthcare professionals within the post holders expertise in a professional manner e.g. removing unwanted items, checking review dates, ensuring necessary monitoring has been carried out, arranging compliance aids and investigating out of stock medicines. The post holder should refer on to an appropriate clinician where necessary in accordance with practice protocols.

Support the clinical team to manage drug shortage queries and drug recalls.

Liaise with local community pharmacies and hospitals regarding prescription queries, helping to ensure a smooth transition from secondary to primary care.

Build strong working relationships with local community pharmacies and other care providers to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.

Lead on medication synchronisation to support patients and community pharmacy to manage patient medication ordering.

Undertake medicine reconciliation from hospital discharge and secondary care clinic documentation in accordance with practice protocols and update patients medical records accordingly.

Have a comprehensive understanding of Repeat Dispensing (eRD) when it is appropriate to use and how to manage this type of prescribing. Have the ability and confidence to train current and new members of staff in the management of this type of prescribing.

Support the pharmacist and practice team with the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates.

Work with the clinical pharmacist and prescribing co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.

Provide advice to patients and the practice team in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.

Become familiar with the Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group drug traffic light system for prescribing of high risk drugs and liaise with secondary care specialists to arrange shared care agreements where needed.

Develop and implement computer searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines.

Have an understanding of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and work to support the practice to achieve these where possible

Participate in medication audits and support the clinical team on prescribing projects.

Attend practice and other meetings of relevance where appropriate.

To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

Work autonomously and be capable of prioritising work whilst maintaining accurate and timely records, escalating when appropriate. Be responsible for own workload to meet set deadlines.

Undertake any other duties applicable to the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Respond to medication queries from patients, GPs, nurses, receptionists, and other healthcare professionals within the post holders expertise in a professional manner e.g. removing unwanted items, checking review dates, ensuring necessary monitoring has been carried out, arranging compliance aids and investigating out of stock medicines. The post holder should refer on to an appropriate clinician where necessary in accordance with practice protocols.Support the clinical team to manage drug shortage queries and drug recalls.Liaise with local community pharmacies and hospitals regarding prescription queries, helping to ensure a smooth transition from secondary to primary care.Build strong working relationships with local community pharmacies and other care providers to assist patients and provide a high-quality service.Lead on medication synchronisation to support patients and community pharmacy to manage patient medication ordering.Undertake medicine reconciliation from hospital discharge and secondary care clinic documentation in accordance with practice protocols and update patients medical records accordingly.Have a comprehensive understanding of Repeat Dispensing (eRD) when it is appropriate to use and how to manage this type of prescribing. Have the ability and confidence to train current and new members of staff in the management of this type of prescribing.Support the pharmacist and practice team with the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates.Work with the clinical pharmacist and prescribing co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems.Provide advice to patients and the practice team in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness.Become familiar with the Greater Manchester Medicines Management Group drug traffic light system for prescribing of high risk drugs and liaise with secondary care specialists to arrange shared care agreements where needed.Develop and implement computer searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines.Have an understanding of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and work to support the practice to achieve these where possibleParticipate in medication audits and support the clinical team on prescribing projects.Attend practice and other meetings of relevance where appropriate.To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.Work autonomously and be capable of prioritising work whilst maintaining accurate and timely records, escalating when appropriate. Be responsible for own workload to meet set deadlines.Undertake any other duties applicable to the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working on own initiative within professional boundaries and within national/local protocols and legislation.
• Experience of responding directly to enquiries from patients.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Using IT systems to record, analyse and communicate information accurately.
• Knowledge and understanding of responsibilities related to patient information and confidentiality.
• Understanding of clinical governance and quality measures
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to the Pharmacist or GPs when appropriate

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working on own initiative within professional boundaries and within national/local protocols and legislation. Experience of responding directly to enquiries from patients. Excellent IT skills. Using IT systems to record, analyse and communicate information accurately. Knowledge and understanding of responsibilities related to patient information and confidentiality. Understanding of clinical governance and quality measures Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to the Pharmacist or GPs when appropriate Qualifications Essential Diploma Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

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

Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC

Address

All Saints Medical Centre

Newton Heath Health Centre, 2 Old Church St, Manchester

Manchester

M40 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hope Citadel Healthcare CIC

Address

All Saints Medical Centre

Newton Heath Health Centre, 2 Old Church St, Manchester

Manchester

M40 2JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Trust (SaTH) is delighted to offer the role of rotational Specialist Physiotherapist to advert; the post is ideally suited to a candidate seeking opportunity to grow specialist clinical knowledge as well as leadership expertise.

Our rotations are based at both The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to explore rotations within Trauma and Orthopaedics, acute Surgery including post amputation, Respiratory including Paediatrics, Acute Medicine, Cardiology and Frailty at a specialist level.

SaTH is in the process of undertaking a massive period of investment in our services and facilitates across both sites as part of the Hospital Transformation Plan. Within these plans we are hopeful to see additional specialist area's added to the rotation wheel.

We are proud to offer therapy to patients across 7 days a week. As part of this position the successful applicant would be supported to join our weekend rota's including acute Respiratory, Orthopaedics' and general therapeutic progression.

Please note that as part of the rotational programme some rotations include an extended hours service. More details of this can be obtained at interview.

Prior NHS experience is required in order to apply for this role.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will provide Physiotherapy to patients within an acute setting, maximising independence to prevent deconditioning.

Main duties include:

• To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.
• Engage in own learning to develop self and service
• Participate or lead on projects to develop services
• Provide learning opportunities for others including band 5's, assistant practitioners and students as well as celebrating learning and achievements with the wider therapy and MDT teams.
• Participation in our respiratory physiotherapy on-call rota
• The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely intervention.
• To work closely with team leads, clinical leads and senior therapists to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team.
• To act as a source of Specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health care system.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or qualification equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Completed additional non mandatory CPD relevant to the role

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a broad range of NHS rotations at band 5 level
• Evidence of working on an NHS overnight on call rota and willingness to complete in this role
• Evidence of 7 day NHS working and willingness to complete in this role

Desirable

• Evidence of audit and or service improvement
• Understanding of current NHS strategy / Trust Strategy

Leadership

Essential

• Previous experience supervising or mentoring students or therapy support workers in an NHS setting
• Evidence of managing difficult situations

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership training

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

At Practice Plus Group, we strive to practice exceptional healthcare every day and we continually look for ways to improve things for our patients. If this sounds like an organisation you would like to work for then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced theatre practitioner to join our team. We can offer you excellent work-life balance, plenty of training and development opportunities and clear career paths, supported by robust governance structures and well regarded clinical leadership teams. If you are a practitioner outside of the local area we would welcome your application and there is a very generous relocation package available to support you. As a key member of the team, led by our welcoming and professional Theatre Manager, you will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skill and will be expected to use your advanced practitioner skills to work alongside the Consultant Surgeons when required. You will provide safe and effective clinical care, working closely with all disciplines, to ensure the promotion of high standards for patients during all aspects of the preoperative, peri-operative and postoperative pathway

Main duties of the job

You will be a part 1 registered NMC Nurse with experience of being an advanced scrub practitioner in a theatre. As well as being up to date with current research, key issues and developments in theatre practise you will have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk management within the operating department.

About us

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact [email protected] in our friendly resourcing team. We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Practice Plus Group, we strive to practice exceptional healthcare every day and we continually look for ways to improve things for our patients. If this sounds like an organisation you would like to work for then we would like to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced theatre practitioner to join our team. We can offer you excellent work-life balance, plenty of training and development opportunities and clear career paths, supported by robust governance structures and well regarded clinical leadership teams. If you are a practitioner outside of the local area we would welcome your application and there is a very generous relocation package available to support you. As a key member of the team, led by our welcoming and professional Theatre Manager, you will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skill and will be expected to use your advanced practitioner skills to work alongside the Consultant Surgeons when required. You will provide safe and effective clinical care, working closely with all disciplines, to ensure the promotion of high standards for patients during all aspects of the preoperative, peri-operative and postoperative pathway

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• See JD

Desirable

• See JD

Experience

Essential

• See JD

Desirable

• See JD

Additional Criteria

Essential

• See JD

Desirable

• See JD

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

The Senior Assistant Administrator provides high quality administrative, coordination, and organisational support across a range of corporate and programme functions within the ICB. Working closely with senior managers, programme leads, and HR and finance teams, the postholder ensures smooth day to day operations, effective governance, and timely delivery of key activities. This role supports people related processes, financial administration, and programme and project delivery, contributing to efficient service management and strong organisational performance. The postholder acts as a reliable point of contact, maintains accurate records and reporting, and helps ensure that teams are well supported to deliver strategic priorities across the Integrated Care System. The post holder supports production of high quality written outputs from the Directorate Team.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive administrative support to programme and project teams, including scheduling, documentation, reporting, and coordination of key activities.

Provide comprehensive administrative support for internal communications activities, including scheduling, document management, and coordination with team members to ensure smooth delivery of projects.Assist in drafting, editing, and publishing engaging content across internal channels, such as newsletters, intranet updates, and staff announcements, ensuring accuracy and consistency of messaging.Support HR-related processes such as recruitment administration, onboarding, maintaining workforce records, and coordinating mandatory training compliance.Assist with financial administration, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices, tracking budgets, and supporting financial reporting

About us

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to achieve equity of access, experience and outcomes and to recognising and valuing people's differences. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity; we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and behaviours. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes.

We are committed to creating the best place to work, where your contribution is valued, your wellbeing is supported and all our colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristic. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone, including making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition and support with the recruitment process for people with lived experience.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles.

We operate a Carer friendly working environment that is supportive and inclusive. We actively encourage Carers to self-identify themselves.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

644-CE085

Job locations

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of continuous professional development, demonstrating commitment to maintaining up-to-date skills and knowledge.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification appropriate to the role (e.g. degree level or equivalent experience).

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in providing administrative and coordination support for projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting
• Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems (ICS), and awareness of the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan
• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales and standards
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare environment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of continuous professional development, demonstrating commitment to maintaining up-to-date skills and knowledge. Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in health, social care, business administration, or a related field. Professional qualification appropriate to the role (e.g. degree level or equivalent experience). Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in providing administrative and coordination support for projects, workstreams, or service delivery within a health or care setting Understanding of NHS structures, Integrated Care Systems (ICS), and awareness of the principles of the NHS Long Term Plan Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to achieve shared objectives. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work to agreed timescales and standards Familiarity with governance, compliance, and financial procedures in a public sector or healthcare 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

NHS Central East ICB

Address

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Central East ICB

Address

NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB), Gemini House

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic psychology graduate looking to develop your clinical experience within the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway? Would you like to gain experience working alongside psychologists and criminal justice professionals, supporting individuals with complex psychological needs?We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and reflective Assistant Psychologist to join our OPD team and Intensive Intervention Risk Management Service (IIRMS) in Leicestershire as a part of our wider OPD Pathway.The OPD Pathway is a psychologically led, joint initiative between Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and NHS England supporting people within the criminal justice system who experience significant personality and relational difficulties, with the aim of improving wellbeing, reducing risk, and supporting meaningful change. The Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service is designed to support the outcomes of the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway by providing a community-based service that delivers individually tailored and psychologically informed interventions directly to People on Probation, which aims to enhance the management of risk of serious harm to others and re-offending, and develop psychological wellbeing and social engagementYou will work closely with the Clinical Lead Psychologist and Probation Service (HMPPS) staff to support service outcomes and evaluation.

Main duties of the job

This is a busy and varied role in which you will work directly and indirectly with service users. There will be opportunities to provide consultation to Probation Officers, as well as develop and deliver training. You will be involved in the completion of psychological formulations and will be expected to develop and deliver psych-education sessions, which might be offered on either a one-to-one or group basis. As we are a small team, you will work directly with a Registered Psychologist under close supervision, which supports many opportunities for learning and development.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-SB-26-8279828

Job locations

Leicester Probation Office

2 Cobden Street

Leicester

LE1 2LB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of an HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist):

1. To undertake protocol based psychometric assessments with service users, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, including simple procedures and techniques related to psychology therapies.3. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups and structured sessions at the IIRMS hub or Probation Service premises e.g. approved premises.4. To communicate and liaise with staff of other disciplines, including Probation Service staff in Leicestershire.5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all users of the services.6. To attend and contribute to appropriate team meetings and staff meetings.7. To review case files, depositions and other records where appropriate, analysing that information, providing summaries and reports under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.8. To prepare reports on clinical interventions with individuals and groups, the results of psychometric assessments, case note reviews and research/audit projects. Such reports may be written for, or read by, the service user, psychologists, members of the multi-disciplinary team or staff from external agencies.9. Provide advice, guidance and support to service users to enhance awareness of their psychological needs

Job description Job responsibilities Under the supervision of an HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist (e.g. Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist): 1. To undertake protocol based psychometric assessments with service users, including self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a service users problems, including simple procedures and techniques related to psychology therapies.3. To assist in the co-ordination and running of therapeutic groups and structured sessions at the IIRMS hub or Probation Service premises e.g. approved premises.4. To communicate and liaise with staff of other disciplines, including Probation Service staff in Leicestershire.5. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all users of the services.6. To attend and contribute to appropriate team meetings and staff meetings.7. To review case files, depositions and other records where appropriate, analysing that information, providing summaries and reports under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.8. To prepare reports on clinical interventions with individuals and groups, the results of psychometric assessments, case note reviews and research/audit projects. Such reports may be written for, or read by, the service user, psychologists, members of the multi-disciplinary team or staff from external agencies.9. Provide advice, guidance and support to service users to enhance awareness of their psychological needs

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• A First or Upper Second class honours degree in psychology or a lower Second class degree with a post-graduate qualification, e.g. Master's degree.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Degree included study of psychopathology/Clinical/ Forensic issues
• Postgraduate degree in Forensic Psychology

Experience

Essential

• Has significant experience of face-to-face work with people with complex psychological problems (including people diagnosed with personality disorder or other mental health diagnoses), learning disabilities and/or offending behaviour
• Has experience of working alongside staff from other disciplines
• Has worked closely with clinical or applied psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues

Desirable

• Has experience of working in a hospital, prison, or other criminal justice setting.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of research methods, audit or other service evaluation techniques
• Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist.
• Experience of facilitating therapeutic groups

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential A First or Upper Second class honours degree in psychology or a lower Second class degree with a post-graduate qualification, e.g. Master's degree. Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society. Desirable Degree included study of psychopathology/Clinical/ Forensic issues Postgraduate degree in Forensic Psychology Experience Essential Has significant experience of face-to-face work with people with complex psychological problems (including people diagnosed with personality disorder or other mental health diagnoses), learning disabilities and/or offending behaviour Has experience of working alongside staff from other disciplines Has worked closely with clinical or applied psychologists and has an awareness of professional standards/issues Desirable Has experience of working in a hospital, prison, or other criminal justice setting. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of research methods, audit or other service evaluation techniques Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist. Experience of facilitating therapeutic groups

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leicester Probation Office

2 Cobden Street

Leicester

LE1 2LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leicester Probation Office

2 Cobden Street

Leicester

LE1 2LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £31,150 per annum

Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early as applications will be considered upon submission. Closing date 14.10.26 but may close earlier if adequate applications are received.

We're looking for a full time Social Prescribing link worker who will be employed wholly by One Wight Health Ltd and will work within the Islands South Primary Care Network at the Bay Medical Practice (Covering Sandown and Shanklin branches).

You will work with individuals to identify their needs, then support them to access other organisations, services or community groups as appropriate. You will be engaging and use your skills to build networks to identify local services that can support patients with underlying issues that may contribute to ill health, such as managing their housing, finances, stress, loneliness or lifestyle choices.

To be successful you must have experience of managing your own caseload, knowledge of the local community, ideally hold a relevant health qualification and have knowledge of advice and advocacy services. You will be customer focused in your approach with the ability to listen to patients' needs as well as develop strong networks and relationships with suitable partners. Full UK Driving licence and use of car is essential.

Main duties of the job

Take referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).

Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.

About us

One Wight Health supports our member GP practices to help them deliver the best possible care to patients on the Island. We host a team including Social Prescribers & Health and Wellbeing Coaches under a Primary Care Contract that support our Island practices.

Our Approach

We aim to do that by providing centralised services that enable GPs to enhance their offer of support to patients.

We also help bid for and secure additional funding from NHS England, where it becomes available, to help support new initiatives that help practices to meet their patients care needs and we work to support general practice/primary care, to make sure it has a voice within the wider healthcare system as it develops plans for the future care for our population.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

1. Take referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks, pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).
2. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals/agencies, when what the person needs is beyond the scope of the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a qualified practitioner.
3. Work with a diverse range of people and communities, to draw on and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local VCSE organisations and community groups (including faith groups) to receive social prescribing referrals.
4. Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.

Key Tasks

1. Promoting social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.
2. Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN), attending relevant meetings, becoming part of the wider network team, giving information and feedback on social prescribing.
3. Be proactive in developing strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, recognising what they need to be confident in the service to make appropriate referrals.
4. Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
5. Provide referral agencies with regular updates about social prescribing, including training for their staff and how to access information to encourage appropriate referrals.
6. Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing on referral agencies.
7. Be proactive in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.

Provide personalised support

1. Meet people on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Build trust with the person, providing non-judgemental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
2. Be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches.
3. Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
4. Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing.
5. Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
6. Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan based on the persons priorities, interests, values and motivations including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
7. Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.
8. Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, help them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate.

Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals

1. Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and groups, utilising their networks and building on what is already available to create a map or menu of community groups and assets. Use these opportunities to promote micro-commissioning or small grants if available.
2. Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
3. Ensure that local community groups and VCSE organisations being referred to have basic procedures in place for ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are safeguarding concerns, work with all partners to deal appropriately with issues. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
4. Check that community groups and VCSE organisations meet in insured premises and that health and safety requirements are in place. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
5. Support local groups to act in accordance with information governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
6. Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable
7. Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
8. Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
9. Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.
10. Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
11. Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.

Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.

Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home.

Desirable

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a recognised healthcare or advisory qualification (or equivalent relevant experience).
• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Leadership and/or management qualification (or equivalent relevant experience)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills organisation skills with the ability to constructively challenge the view and practices of managers and clinicians.
• Ability to develop business cases.
• Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports.
• Be flexible and able to manage sudden and unexpected demands.
• Effective time management (planning and organising).
• To be a strategic thinker and planner with the ability to consider and act upon complex issues.
• To be able to prioritise own work effectively and to direct activities of others.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.

Desirable

• Local knowledge of VCSE and community services in the locality.
• Knowledge of how the NHS works, including primary care.

Experience

Essential

• An understanding or previous experience of working within a Primary Care organisation or a comparable not for profit agency.
• Ability to demonstrate management of own caseload and prioritisation of case work.
• Previous experience or providing an advisory service assisting with complex patient situations which require multi agency working.
• Able to interpret, translate and deliver key messages to patient groups.
• Good practical and conceptual knowledge of healthcare improvement methods and community level services for referral purposes .
• Experience of successfully establishing working relationships within teams across multiple locations.

Job summary

We are looking for a Social Prescriber Link Worker to join our team within Bosworth Primary Care Network.

This role is for 18.75 hours per week over four of our member practices Ratby Medical Centre, Heath Lane Surgery, Desford Medical Centre, and Newbold Verdon Medical Practice. Exact working patterns will be discussed with the successful candidate. Working hours will need to correspond with GP opening hours.

The FTE salary for a full time person:

• In probation - £28,508.83
• After probation - £29,078.57
• First annual appraisal - £29,660.28

The salary will be pro rata.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to build effective relationships with patients, community organisations and GP practice teams, and who can demonstrate a person-centred approach to supporting individuals to improve their health and wellbeing.

Previous applicants need not apply, as applications received under previous advertisements have already been fully considered.

The role will require you to be a driver with access to your own vehicle.

Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment

Benefits:

Access to the NHS Pension

Eyecare Scheme

Funded CPD Days (if appropriate)

Access to NHS Staff Discount Scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata). Increasing with length of service

Sick pay

Main duties of the job

What is Social Prescribing

Social prescribing is a way of engaging patients in primary care with a resource which provides support within the local community.

In addition, it provides GPs with a non-medical referral option that can complement existing treatments and help improve a patient's overall health and wellbeing.

People want to be able to access information and support in a setting that is convenient and familiar to them, delivered by people they trust.

The Social Prescribing Link Worker will work alongside patients to identify what matters most to them, supporting them to access local services, community groups and activities that can help address their wider health and wellbeing needs.

The role will offer support in a clinic environment based within general practice, as well as at various locations within the community, including patients' homes where appropriate.

The successful candidate will be confident in having person-centred conversations, managing a varied caseload and building strong working relationships with patients, practice staff and community partners.

The role will provide information and support to patients, whilst acting as a link between the patient, GP and other service providers.

The role will require managing and prioritising your own caseload in accordance with the needs, priorities and any urgent support required by individuals.

About us

Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance is a GP Federation that supports 12 GP practices across Hinckley & Bosworth locality, which form 3 Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

We employ in excess of 40 PCN staff across a number of clinical grades and in supportive roles, and we continue to grow. This includes a team of 8 Social Prescriber Link Workers

As a rapidly growing Federation, we have structures in place to ensure that all staff have appropriate mentors and are supported in their professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Receiving and actioning referrals from a wide range of agencies, working with GP practices within primary care networks (PCNs), pharmacies, multi-disciplinary teams, hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police, job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. (List not exhaustive).

Providing personalised support to individuals, their families and carers to enable them to take control of their well-being, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focus on what matters to them. Taking an holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. To co-produce a personalised support plan to improve health and wellbeing, to introduce or reconnect people to community groups and statutory services. It is vital that the Social Prescribing Link Worker has a strong awareness and understanding of when it is appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health professionals or agencies.

To increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, and enable local VCSE organisations and community groups to receive social prescribing referrals. Ensure they are supported, have basic safeguarding processes for vulnerable individuals and can provide opportunities for the person to develop friendships, a sense of belonging, and build knowledge, skills and confidence.

Work together with all local partners to collectively ensure that local VCSE organisations and community groups are sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, by making them aware of small grants or micro-commissioning if available, including providing support to set up new community groups and services, where gaps are identified in local provision.

Service Delivery

• Build a robust knowledge of health, social and third sector provision available within West Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
• Promote social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health.
• Act as an advocate for patients and service users of the health and social care system.
• Build relationships with key staff in GP practices within the local Primary Care Network (PCN). Attend relevant meetings and integrate as part of the wider network team, providing information and feedback on social prescribing matters.
• Work proactively to develop strong links with all local agencies to encourage referrals, to recognise their requirements and enable confident approach to making referrals.
• Work in partnership with all local agencies to raise awareness of social prescribing and demonstrate how partnership working can reduce pressure on statutory services, improve health outcomes and enable a holistic approach to care.
• Provide referral agencies with regular updates relating to social prescribing, and include training for their staff to promote effective access to information and encourage appropriate referrals.
• Work proactively in encouraging self-referrals and connecting with all local communities, particularly those communities that statutory agencies may find hard to reach.
• To support patients on discharge from hospital admission.
• To support with the requirements as outlines in the PCN DES, including but not limited to providing additional hours for Extended Access.

Personalised Care and Support

• Build relationships with patients, their families and carers and carry out regular telephone consultations and reviews within the GP practice or community setting.
• Meet people on a one-to-one basis, undertaking home visits where appropriate within organisations policies and procedures. Give people time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me.
• Build trust with the person, providing non-judgmental support, respecting diversity and lifestyle choices. Work from a strength-based approach focusing on a persons assets.
• Anticipate barriers to communication.
• Be a friendly source of information about wellbeing and prevention approaches.
• Help people identify the wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers recognising the need for alternative communication methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
• Help people maintain or regain independence through living skills, adaptations, enablement approaches and simple safeguards.
• Work with individuals to co-produce a simple personalised support plan; based on the persons priorities, interests, values and motivations, including what they can expect from the groups, activities and services they are being connected to and what the person can do for themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Provide follow-up to ensure that they are happy, engaged, included and receiving good support.
• Where people may be eligible for a personal health budget, assist them to explore this option as a way of providing funded, personalised support to be independent, including helping people to gain skills for meaningful employment, where appropriate. Support community groups and VCSE organisations to receive referrals.

Support Community Groups to Receive Referrals

• Forge strong links with local VCSE organisations, community and neighbourhood to promote micro-commissioning or small grants if available.
• Develop supportive relationships with local VCSE organisations, community groups and statutory services, to make timely, appropriate and supported referrals for the person being introduced.
• Ensure that local community groups and VCSE organisations being referred to have basic procedures in place for ensuring that vulnerable individuals are safe and, where there are safeguarding concerns, work with all partners to deal appropriately with issues. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
• Check that community groups and VCSE organisations meet in insured premises and that health and safety requirements are in place. Where such policies and procedures are not in place, support groups to work towards this standard before referrals are made to them.
• Support local groups to act in accordance with information governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
• Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable.
• Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
• Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.

Work Collectively with Local Partners to Ensure Community Groups are Strong and Sustainable

• Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.
• Support local partners and commissioners to develop new groups and services where needed, through small grants for community groups, micro-commissioning and development support.
• Encourage people who have been connected to community support through social prescribing to volunteer and give their time freely to others, in order to build their skills and confidence, and strengthen community resilience.
• Develop a team of volunteers to provide buddying support for people, starting new groups and finding creative community solutions to local Issues.
• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide peer support and to do things together, such as setting up new community groups or volunteering.
• Provide a regular confidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to ensure that they are strong, sustained and have the support they need to be part of social prescribing.

General Tasks

• Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient contact, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Work sensitively and effectively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enabling tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing.
• Build relationships with patients, their families and carers and carry out regular telephone consultations and reviews within the GP practice or community setting.
• Encourage people, their families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives.
• Support referral agencies to provide appropriate information about the person they are referring. Use the case management system to track the persons progress. Provide appropriate feedback to referral agencies about the people they referred.
• Work closely with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to the clinical system and that the persons use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements.
• Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance.

Professional Development

• Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities.
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety.
• Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present.

Person Specification

Ability to commute/relocate

Essential

• Leicester LE6 0LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Job summary

Join our Posture and Mobility Service in a varied, hands-on role supporting people to remain mobile, independent, and safe. The role includes regular travel to service users' homes to carry out driving assessments, equipment setup, and support in real-world environments.

Technical and Safety Responsibilities:Carry out inspection, configuration, programming, and adjustment of powered mobility equipment, including motors, actuators, batteries, and control modules. A key part of the role is working with specialist controls (e.g. head controls), as well as completing electrical diagnostics and component replacement in line with manufacturer guidance and safety standards.

Clinical Support and Assessment:Support registered clinicians with patient assessments for wheelchairs and postural equipment. This includes home visits, mobility driving assessments, and carrying out home environment assessments to determine suitability for powered wheelchairs, including liaison with local authorities regarding required adaptations.

Administrative and Reporting Duties:Order equipment, maintain accurate records, and support incident reporting in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.

Collaborative Working:Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners across health and social care to support coordinated, person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Carry out electrical work on powered mobility equipment within competence, including component replacement, diagnostics, programming, and setup of specialist controls (e.g. head controls), escalating where required.

Provide technical support and advice to the service to ensure the safe and effective provision of mobility equipment for service users with a wide range of needs.

Assist registered clinicians with the assessment of patients requiring posture, pressure, and specialist mobility equipment, including support with equipment setup, fitting, and mobility driving assessments.

Undertake home environment assessments to determine suitability for powered wheelchairs, including identifying access issues and liaising with local authorities and partner services regarding required adaptations.

Maintain accurate records and contribute to safe working practices by following departmental procedures and manufacturer guidance.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-HS041-0926

Job locations

Posture & Mobility Centre

Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Pontypridd

CF37 5TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Full driving licence

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Communication skills
• Work under pressure or in challenging situations
• Problem solver
• Good hand dexterity / Ability to safely use hand tools

Experience

Essential

• Practical hands-on electrical experience in a medical technical or engineering environment
• Working autonomously or as part of a multi-disciplinary teams (MDT)
• Understanding of engineering principles

Desirable

• Experience in wheelchair/ seating and carrying out adjustments
• Taking part in audits & calibration of equipment.
• Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions
• Supervising others
• Postural management

Qualifications

Essential

• A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent in health/ technical or engineering subject
• Skills, knowledge and experience to its equivalency

Desirable

• Degree
• First Aid
• IT Qualification

Person Specification Other Essential Full driving licence Skills & Attributes Essential Communication skills Work under pressure or in challenging situations Problem solver Good hand dexterity / Ability to safely use hand tools Experience Essential Practical hands-on electrical experience in a medical technical or engineering environment Working autonomously or as part of a multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) Understanding of engineering principles Desirable Experience in wheelchair/ seating and carrying out adjustments Taking part in audits & calibration of equipment. Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions Supervising others Postural management Qualifications Essential A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent in health/ technical or engineering subject Skills, knowledge and experience to its equivalency Desirable Degree First Aid IT Qualification

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Posture & Mobility Centre

Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Pontypridd

CF37 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Posture & Mobility Centre

Unit 1, Taffs Fall Road

Pontypridd

CF37 5TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Chronic Pain and Rheumatology Team at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

This role supports children and young people with persistent pain and rheumatological conditions to improve their daily function, participation in education and quality of life. The postholder will manage a complex clinical caseload, including children and young people with chronic musculoskeletal pain, pain amplification syndromes, activity avoidance, co-existing conditions and complex family circumstances.

Working as a core member of the MDT with psychologists, physiotherapists and consultants, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality, evidence-informed service that meets relevant national standards. The role is primarily outpatient based, with inpatient input as required. The team also deliver intensive rehabilitation programmes whereappropriate.

We welcome expressions of interest from Occupational Therapists currently working in a specialist chronic pain or rheumatology role, as well as experienced Occupational Therapists from adult pain services who can demonstrate transferable skills relevant to paediatric practice. Applicants should demonstrate leadership capability appropriate to Band 7 and, ideally, have completed postgraduate study or continuing professional development relevant to the speciality.

The post is permanent and 25.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Manage a highly specialist caseload of children and young people with chronic pain, pain amplification syndromes and rheumatological conditions.

Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, intervention and outcome evaluation to maximise function, participation, school attendance and quality of life.

Deliver a range of evidence-based interventions, including individual and group. programmes, functional rehabilitation and pain management approaches. Work collaboratively with children, families and the multidisciplinary team to develop and achieve person-centred goals. Provide professional support, supervision and leadership to colleagues, contributing to service delivery and workforce development. Lead or support training and education initiatives for staff, students and rotational therapists. Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and the ongoing development of the Rheumatology and Chronic Pain Service. Demonstrate effective clinical leadership, advanced clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary working at Band 7 level. Apply specialist knowledge and skills to support children and young people with complex presentations, including neurodiversity, mental health needs and challenging psychosocial circumstances.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-CSS-8261241-RL4

Job locations

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications and registration

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant NHS post-qualification experience
• Substantial work experience in a senior position either in a paediatric setting or in a relevant specialist clinical area in an acute adult setting with paediatric input
• Highly specialist level of theoretical knowledge in Chronic pain and recent clinical experience
• Undertaken regular formal and informal postgraduate education & training in Chronic pain
• In-depth knowledge of children's health, social care and education legislation

Desirable

• Active member of Specialist Interest Group
• Knowledge & experience of community provision of equipment & adaptations

Professional Characteristics

Essential

• Highly developed communication skills - oral/written
• Experience of managing highly complex caseload independently

Person Specification Qualifications and registration Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration Knowledge and Experience Essential Significant NHS post-qualification experience Substantial work experience in a senior position either in a paediatric setting or in a relevant specialist clinical area in an acute adult setting with paediatric input Highly specialist level of theoretical knowledge in Chronic pain and recent clinical experience Undertaken regular formal and informal postgraduate education & training in Chronic pain In-depth knowledge of children's health, social care and education legislation Desirable Active member of Specialist Interest Group Knowledge & experience of community provision of equipment & adaptations Professional Characteristics Essential Highly developed communication skills - oral/written Experience of managing highly complex caseload independently

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Oxford road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Be part of our passionate dietetic team at MFT where we have vision & motivation to empower people to achieve their goals, feel better & live longer. Here you'll enrich your career in one of the largest NHS Trusts in England. You'll be a highly valued member of our amazingly diverse seventy strong dietetic team, who make a real difference across 4 hospital sites. Based at Wythenshawe Hospital, you'll be close to vibrant Manchester, enjoying its culture and excellent transport links; whilst working in a suburban hospital which will become the centre of a new sustainable health village. As we work together to improve the services provided to our local community & those accessing our regional specialist services, you & your patients will benefit from the biggest electronic record system & innovative online patient portal.

We develop our workforce, here you can really advance your clinical expertise and leadership skills working alongside other vastly skilled colleagues. You'll have access to an array of internal and external training, including our leadership courses. Use your acquired skills to direct one of our multi-sited dietetic working groups in the progress of clinical policies; a preceptorship pathway; pre-registration placements, research projects; electronic outcomes; or health and wellbeing initiatives.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Specialist Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Gastroenterology Dietetic Team at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist clinical and leadership skills within a well-established gastroenterology service. Working alongside an experienced team of specialist dietitians, you will provide clinical leadership,supervisionand support to colleagues, whilebenefitingfrom regular mentorship and professional development from the Clinical Lead Dietitian.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care across inpatient and outpatient services. The post holder will manage a varied caseload of gastroenterology medical and surgical inpatients, providing expert nutritional assessment and management, including oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition support.

The role also requires cover of specialist outpatient clinics, supporting patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liverdiseaseand functional bowel disorders.

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists, speech and language therapists and other allied health professionals to deliver patient-centredcare andoptimiseclinical outcomes.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-8220266-RL4

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or post graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Qualification or evidence of working towards a Masters in area of specialisation.

Desirable

• Higher level degree eg Masters in relevant clinical area or in Clinical Leadership/Management/Education
• Teaching qualification
• Current membership of BDA

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post graduate dietetic experience
• In-depth knowledge to expert level in area of speciality required.
• Experience in a clinical supervisory role, providing support and guidance to junior members of staff and students.
• Evidence of contribution to service improvement.
• Evidence of CPD to comply with HPC requirements for registration.
• Experience of policy and/or protocol development.
• Experience in development and delivery of teaching and learning programmes at under and post-graduate level.
• Evidence of successful change management
• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team including recruitment, selection and appraisal
• Clinical experience within area of speciality required.
• Clinical research experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and settings.
• Presentation skills to demonstrate effective and efficient work.
• Evidence of effective working with MDT and multi-agency teams.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload and meet deadlines despite repeated interruptions.
• Accurate anthropometric measuring skills.
• Competency in IT Office programmes and dietary analysis software.
• Well developed behaviour change and counselling skills.
• Ability to synthesise and analyse complex clinical and theoretical information.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Problem solving skills.

Desirable

• Publishing track record
• Evidence of presentations/lectures

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or post graduate Diploma in Dietetics. Current registration with HCPC. Qualification or evidence of working towards a Masters in area of specialisation. Desirable Higher level degree eg Masters in relevant clinical area or in Clinical Leadership/Management/Education Teaching qualification Current membership of BDA Experience Essential Relevant post graduate dietetic experience In-depth knowledge to expert level in area of speciality required. Experience in a clinical supervisory role, providing support and guidance to junior members of staff and students. Evidence of contribution to service improvement. Evidence of CPD to comply with HPC requirements for registration. Experience of policy and/or protocol development. Experience in development and delivery of teaching and learning programmes at under and post-graduate level. Evidence of successful change management Experience of audit Desirable Experience of managing a team including recruitment, selection and appraisal Clinical experience within area of speciality required. Clinical research experience Skills and abilities Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and settings. Presentation skills to demonstrate effective and efficient work. Evidence of effective working with MDT and multi-agency teams. Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload and meet deadlines despite repeated interruptions. Accurate anthropometric measuring skills. Competency in IT Office programmes and dietary analysis software. Well developed behaviour change and counselling skills. Ability to synthesise and analyse complex clinical and theoretical information. Able to work autonomously. Problem solving skills. Desirable Publishing track record Evidence of presentations/lectures Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of clinical governance. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. Understanding of team dynamics. Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Woodland Avenue Practice is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly primary-care team.

We welcome applications from both developing HCAs who require further training and experienced candidates with an established range of primary-care competencies. The successful applicants salary and duties will reflect their qualifications, experience and assessed clinical competencies.

Main duties of the job

Working under the supervision of the clinical team, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients.

Depending on your training and competencies, your duties may include

Phlebotomy and correct handling of clinical samples

Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and BMI measurements

ECGs and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

NHS health checks and new patient health checks

Urinalysis, blood glucose and HbA1c testing

Supporting long term condition reviews

Diabetic foot checks

Peak flow and oxygen saturation measurements

Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures or clips

Vaccinations under an appropriate lawful instruction, where trained and authorised

Assisting clinicians with minor surgery and other procedures

Providing lifestyle and health promotion information

Maintaining accurate electronic patient records

Preparing clinical rooms, monitoring stock and supporting infection control

Acting as a trained chaperone when required

Applicants will only be asked to undertake duties for which they have been appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised.

About us

Our practice in Luton has a population of approximately 13,000.

We provide high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining an inclusive working environment.

Our team is made up of experienced GP partners and a salaried GP, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Allied health professionals, and a dedicated administrative team, all working collaboratively to deliver excellent services.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4183-26-0011

Job locations

30 Woodland Avenue

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU3 1RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

To support the clinical team in delivering safe, effective and compassionate primary care services to the practice population.

The Healthcare Assistant will undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties within their demonstrated competence, following practice policies, infection-prevention procedures and relevant professional guidance. The postholder will help patients manage their health, support long-term condition monitoring and contribute to the efficient running of the practice.

Main duties and responsibilities

Patient care and clinical duties

Following appropriate training, competency assessment and authorisation, duties may include:

• Undertaking NHS health checks, new-patient health checks and basic health assessments.
• Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, height, weight and body mass index.
• Performing phlebotomy and ensuring samples are labelled, stored and transported correctly.
• Performing urinalysis and collecting other specimens.
• Carrying out ECGs.
• Supporting ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring.
• Measuring oxygen saturation and peak expiratory flow.
• Supporting long-term condition reviews.
• Undertaking foot checks for patients with diabetes, where trained and assessed as competent.
• Providing lifestyle information on healthy eating, physical activity, smoking cessation and alcohol consumption.
• Administering vaccinations only when appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised under a valid Patient Specific Direction or other lawful instruction.
• Assisting clinicians with minor surgery, examinations and other procedures.
• Undertaking wound care, dressings, suture or clip removal only where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Preparing consultation and treatment rooms before and after clinical sessions.
• Recognising changes or concerns in a patients condition and promptly escalating these to a registered clinician.
• Responding appropriately to medical emergencies in accordance with practice procedures.

The postholder must not undertake any activity for which they have not been trained, assessed as competent and authorised.

Patient communication

• Welcome patients and treat them with dignity, kindness and respect.
• Explain procedures clearly and obtain the patients valid consent before providing care.
• Communicate sensitively with patients, carers and families, including those who may have communication difficulties or require reasonable adjustments.
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect patient confidentiality.
• Promote equitable access to healthcare and support the practices commitment to providing an inclusive and non-discriminatory service.
• Act as a chaperone when trained, authorised and requested to do so.

Clinical records and administration

• Record observations, procedures and patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic clinical record.
• Use appropriate clinical codes in accordance with practice procedures.
• Process samples, test results and related documentation safely.
• Maintain accurate stock records and notify the appropriate person when supplies need replenishing.
• Support recall programmes, health-promotion campaigns and quality-improvement work.
• Assist with audits and searches when requested.
• Follow data-protection, confidentiality and information-governance requirements.

Infection prevention and clinical safety

• Follow infection-prevention and control policies at all times.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Clean clinical equipment and work areas in accordance with practice procedures.
• Ensure the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.
• Maintain cold-chain requirements where relevant to the role.
• Check clinical equipment and report faults, shortages or safety concerns promptly.
• Report incidents and near misses through the practice reporting process.
• Participate in infection-control audits and mandatory training.

Safeguarding

• Remain alert to possible signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation or coercion involving children or adults at risk.
• Report safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding lead or clinician.
• Work in accordance with the practices safeguarding policies and local procedures.
• Complete safeguarding training at the level required for the role.

Teamworking

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators, reception staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Attend clinical, operational and staff meetings as required.
• Support colleagues during periods of increased demand, while remaining within the boundaries of the role.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Communicate effectively with community and secondary-care services when authorised to do so.

Professional development

• Maintain a portfolio of training and competency assessments.
• Complete mandatory training within required timescales.
• Participate in induction, supervision, appraisal and performance-development reviews.
• Take responsibility for identifying learning needs and maintaining competence.
• Accept and act upon constructive feedback.
• Immediately disclose any limitation that could affect the safe performance of duties.

General responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Work in accordance with practice policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and NHS information-governance requirements.
• Comply with health and safety, equality, infection-control, safeguarding and medicines-management requirements.
• Promote dignity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Work flexibly to meet the reasonable needs of the service.
• Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the nature and level of the role.

Confidentiality

During employment, the postholder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other organisations. This information must not be disclosed to unauthorised individuals. All information must be handled securely and in accordance with legislation, NHS guidance and practice policies.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Woodland Avenue Practice is committed to providing an inclusive service and workplace. The postholder must treat patients, carers, visitors and colleagues fairly and respectfully, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, nationality, immigration status or socioeconomic circumstances.

Person specification

Essential qualifications and experience

• Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality, consent and professional boundaries.
• Understanding of safeguarding and infection prevention.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately.
• Ability to work independently within agreed limits and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing competency assessments.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment.
• Evidence of competence in the clinical activities required for the position, or willingness to undertake supervised training.

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in general practice or another NHS setting.
• Competency in phlebotomy.
• Experience of performing ECGs, health checks and physiological observations.
• Experience supporting long-term condition monitoring.
• Competency in wound care, diabetic foot checks or vaccination support.
• Experience using a GP clinical system such as EMIS Web or SystmOne.
• Knowledge of clinical coding, recall systems and primary-care quality frameworks.
• Basic Life Support or Immediate Life Support training.

Personal qualities

• Caring, courteous and patient-focused.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Respectful of confidentiality and cultural differences.
• Able to recognise personal limitations and seek support.
• Committed to high standards of safety and quality.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to service needs.
• Able to manage competing priorities appropriately.

Employment requirements

Scope of the role

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the position but is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and amended following consultation with the postholder to reflect changes in patient needs, practice services, legislation or NHS guidance.

Job description Job responsibilities Job purposeTo support the clinical team in delivering safe, effective and compassionate primary care services to the practice population.The Healthcare Assistant will undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties within their demonstrated competence, following practice policies, infection-prevention procedures and relevant professional guidance. The postholder will help patients manage their health, support long-term condition monitoring and contribute to the efficient running of the practice.Main duties and responsibilitiesPatient care and clinical dutiesFollowing appropriate training, competency assessment and authorisation, duties may include: Undertaking NHS health checks, new-patient health checks and basic health assessments. Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, height, weight and body mass index. Performing phlebotomy and ensuring samples are labelled, stored and transported correctly. Performing urinalysis and collecting other specimens. Carrying out ECGs. Supporting ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring. Measuring oxygen saturation and peak expiratory flow. Supporting long-term condition reviews. Undertaking foot checks for patients with diabetes, where trained and assessed as competent. Providing lifestyle information on healthy eating, physical activity, smoking cessation and alcohol consumption. Administering vaccinations only when appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised under a valid Patient Specific Direction or other lawful instruction. Assisting clinicians with minor surgery, examinations and other procedures. Undertaking wound care, dressings, suture or clip removal only where appropriately trained and authorised. Preparing consultation and treatment rooms before and after clinical sessions. Recognising changes or concerns in a patients condition and promptly escalating these to a registered clinician. Responding appropriately to medical emergencies in accordance with practice procedures. The postholder must not undertake any activity for which they have not been trained, assessed as competent and authorised.Patient communication Welcome patients and treat them with dignity, kindness and respect. Explain procedures clearly and obtain the patients valid consent before providing care. Communicate sensitively with patients, carers and families, including those who may have communication difficulties or require reasonable adjustments. Maintain professional boundaries and protect patient confidentiality. Promote equitable access to healthcare and support the practices commitment to providing an inclusive and non-discriminatory service. Act as a chaperone when trained, authorised and requested to do so. Clinical records and administration Record observations, procedures and patient information accurately and promptly in the electronic clinical record. Use appropriate clinical codes in accordance with practice procedures. Process samples, test results and related documentation safely. Maintain accurate stock records and notify the appropriate person when supplies need replenishing. Support recall programmes, health-promotion campaigns and quality-improvement work. Assist with audits and searches when requested. Follow data-protection, confidentiality and information-governance requirements. Infection prevention and clinical safety Follow infection-prevention and control policies at all times. Use personal protective equipment appropriately. Clean clinical equipment and work areas in accordance with practice procedures. Ensure the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps. Maintain cold-chain requirements where relevant to the role. Check clinical equipment and report faults, shortages or safety concerns promptly. Report incidents and near misses through the practice reporting process. Participate in infection-control audits and mandatory training. Safeguarding Remain alert to possible signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation or coercion involving children or adults at risk. Report safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding lead or clinician. Work in accordance with the practices safeguarding policies and local procedures. Complete safeguarding training at the level required for the role. Teamworking Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, care coordinators, reception staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Attend clinical, operational and staff meetings as required. Support colleagues during periods of increased demand, while remaining within the boundaries of the role. Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and supportive working environment. Communicate effectively with community and secondary-care services when authorised to do so. Professional development Maintain a portfolio of training and competency assessments. Complete mandatory training within required timescales. Participate in induction, supervision, appraisal and performance-development reviews. Take responsibility for identifying learning needs and maintaining competence. Accept and act upon constructive feedback. Immediately disclose any limitation that could affect the safe performance of duties. General responsibilitiesThe postholder will: Work in accordance with practice policies, protocols and standard operating procedures. Maintain confidentiality in line with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and NHS information-governance requirements. Comply with health and safety, equality, infection-control, safeguarding and medicines-management requirements. Promote dignity, equality, diversity and inclusion. Work flexibly to meet the reasonable needs of the service. Undertake other appropriate duties consistent with the nature and level of the role. ConfidentialityDuring employment, the postholder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other organisations. This information must not be disclosed to unauthorised individuals. All information must be handled securely and in accordance with legislation, NHS guidance and practice policies.Equality, diversity and inclusionWoodland Avenue Practice is committed to providing an inclusive service and workplace. The postholder must treat patients, carers, visitors and colleagues fairly and respectfully, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, nationality, immigration status or socioeconomic circumstances.Person specificationEssential qualifications and experience Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Understanding of confidentiality, consent and professional boundaries. Understanding of safeguarding and infection prevention. Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately. Ability to work independently within agreed limits and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing competency assessments. Desirable qualifications and experience Experience of working in a healthcare, care or patient-facing environment. Evidence of competence in the clinical activities required for the position, or willingness to undertake supervised training. Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in general practice or another NHS setting. Competency in phlebotomy. Experience of performing ECGs, health checks and physiological observations. Experience supporting long-term condition monitoring. Competency in wound care, diabetic foot checks or vaccination support. Experience using a GP clinical system such as EMIS Web or SystmOne. Knowledge of clinical coding, recall systems and primary-care quality frameworks. Basic Life Support or Immediate Life Support training. Personal qualities Caring, courteous and patient-focused. Reliable, punctual and well organised. Calm and professional under pressure. Respectful of confidentiality and cultural differences. Able to recognise personal limitations and seek support. Committed to high standards of safety and quality. Flexible and willing to adapt to service needs. Able to manage competing priorities appropriately. Employment requirementsScope of the roleThis job description describes the main responsibilities of the position but is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and amended following consultation with the postholder to reflect changes in patient needs, practice services, legislation or NHS guidance.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Competence in core skills, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring,
• ECG recording
• Ability to work within a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in Primary Care
• Understanding of clinical governance and safe guarding
• IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records

Person Specification Experience Essential Competence in core skills, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording Ability to work within a team Strong communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in Primary Care Understanding of clinical governance and safe guarding IT proficiency and ability to maintain accurate clinical records

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

Woodland Avenue Practice

Address

30 Woodland Avenue

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU3 1RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Woodland Avenue Practice

Address

30 Woodland Avenue

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU3 1RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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