Job summary

The successful candidate will play a key role within the department's leadership team, contributing to the operational management and delivery of high-quality CT services.

Responsibilities will include the management and monitoring of departmental performance and staff-related KPIs, maintaining professional standards, and supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and highly motivated radiographer with strong people-management skills and a passion for continuous service improvement. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining high clinical standards while ensuring compassionate, patient-focused care at all times.

Applicants must possess extensive UK experience as an CT Radiographer, with a proven ability to work within a busy clinical environment and contribute to service development and operational excellence.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place the week commencing 30th November 2026.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

To manage radiographic, admin & clerical staff, assistant practitioners, radiology assistants and students within a designated area/department, provide clear clinical leadership for the day to day organisation of the departmental section in accordance with professional and departmental protocols

To carry out the full range of imaging/duties within specialised area, to be consistently high standard.

As a Trust we combine a number of key roles:

• District general hospital services for Coventry and Rugby, our local population.
• Tertiary centre for Coventry and Warwickshire, providing complex specialist services for the sector and beyond.
• Provider of innovative and leading-edge clinical services to Coventry and Warwickshire.
• The clinical base for The University of Warwick Medical School.

University Hospital of Coventry and Warwick is a large PFI hospital which ensures a guaranteed equipment replacement programme. Consequently all the imaging equipment is replaced with top range systems on a regular basis resulting in a very modern department.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B7-8373387

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake imaging tasks, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and with multidisciplinary teams, within specialised area.
• To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests.
• Develop, monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, protocols and professional regulations.
• Operating equipment, then assessing patient`s needs adapt and modify radiographic techniques according to the patients condition. Attending to patients` welfare at all times.
• To evaluate the resultant images for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.
• Organise facilities for carrying out routine and specialist investigations. Lead and supervise radiographic and support staff in the preparation of those sessions.
• To arrange, plan and participate in the department Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice whilst adhering to MRI safety guidelines.
• To assist department managers with planning maintenance schedules, initiate and monitor external engineers to breakdowns, to support prompt service resumption.
• To maintain stock management, both control of purchasing as denied in delegated financial approval staffing, stock, non-stock and petty cash expenditure.
• To participate in the provision of an Out of Hours service, to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours.
• To be familiar with, understand and apply principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led, defining and arranging safe systems of work.
• Arrange and define local reporting systems compliant with legislation for CAE reporting, incorporating accidental/erroneous exposures compliant with IRMER, including the resultant action planning to better manage systems.
• To provide expert training in specialist equipment and give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and trainees.
• Schedule, liaise and undertake work assessments as required for trainee staff and accreditation programme candidates.
• To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff, educate and promote adherence to Trust working policies for all staff groups within the department.
• To timely manage the Out of Hours and On call rosters, in line with the departmental agreement, negotiating additional cover to meet demands for additional radiographic provision.
• To manage staff annual leave, toil and training to maintain a core staffing resource.
• Be responsible for the operational supervision and management of an appropriate area assessing and managing workflow to utilise available resources, in liaison with other staff in the department, and in the hospital. In the absence of other senior staff to supervise other areas ensuring those areas are working to agreed standards.
• Collaborative working with management teams to develop/modernise service delivery, analysing service provision, service needs and development needs to support the Trust ability to meet capacity and demand pressures, through safe structured, planned schemes.
• Deal with day to day queries generated by patient, staff and requests presenting at reception, and arrange appointments as necessary with prior consultation with radiological and senior radiographic staff where indicated and liaise with clerical staff, adapting standard bookings for patient specific conditions.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities To undertake imaging tasks, in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and with multidisciplinary teams, within specialised area. To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate radiographic examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests. Develop, monitor and maintain standards of care in accordance with Trust policies, guidelines, protocols and professional regulations. Operating equipment, then assessing patient`s needs adapt and modify radiographic techniques according to the patients condition. Attending to patients` welfare at all times. To evaluate the resultant images for diagnostic quality and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate. Organise facilities for carrying out routine and specialist investigations. Lead and supervise radiographic and support staff in the preparation of those sessions. To arrange, plan and participate in the department Quality Assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of highly technical equipment, and to ensure compliance with best practice whilst adhering to MRI safety guidelines. To assist department managers with planning maintenance schedules, initiate and monitor external engineers to breakdowns, to support prompt service resumption. To maintain stock management, both control of purchasing as denied in delegated financial approval staffing, stock, non-stock and petty cash expenditure. To participate in the provision of an Out of Hours service, to support full 7 day service delivery as part of contracted hours. To be familiar with, understand and apply principles of Radiation Safety, both nationally and locally regulated or protocol led, defining and arranging safe systems of work. Arrange and define local reporting systems compliant with legislation for CAE reporting, incorporating accidental/erroneous exposures compliant with IRMER, including the resultant action planning to better manage systems. To provide expert training in specialist equipment and give theoretical instruction, practical guidance, and supervision to less experienced staff, Student Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and trainees. Schedule, liaise and undertake work assessments as required for trainee staff and accreditation programme candidates. To assist with the practical experience of newly inducted staff, educate and promote adherence to Trust working policies for all staff groups within the department. To timely manage the Out of Hours and On call rosters, in line with the departmental agreement, negotiating additional cover to meet demands for additional radiographic provision. To manage staff annual leave, toil and training to maintain a core staffing resource. Be responsible for the operational supervision and management of an appropriate area assessing and managing workflow to utilise available resources, in liaison with other staff in the department, and in the hospital. In the absence of other senior staff to supervise other areas ensuring those areas are working to agreed standards. Collaborative working with management teams to develop/modernise service delivery, analysing service provision, service needs and development needs to support the Trust ability to meet capacity and demand pressures, through safe structured, planned schemes. Deal with day to day queries generated by patient, staff and requests presenting at reception, and arrange appointments as necessary with prior consultation with radiological and senior radiographic staff where indicated and liaise with clerical staff, adapting standard bookings for patient specific conditions. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc Radiography or equivalent oHCPC registered oPost graduate training/certificate in specialist modality

Desirable

• oLeadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive post graduate experience in radiography. oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExperience of conflict management

Desirable

• oProfessional clinical experience in a specialised modality oUnderstanding of budget management

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging. oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• oFirst line manager training, e.g. Review/appraisal, sickness monitoring. oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS

Skills

Essential

• oFlexible approach oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oTime management skills oAbility to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyse problems and implement effective and appropriate solutions oEffective leadership skills

Desirable

• oEvaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc Radiography or equivalent oHCPC registered oPost graduate training/certificate in specialist modality Desirable oLeadership qualification Experience Essential oExtensive post graduate experience in radiography. oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExperience of conflict management Desirable oProfessional clinical experience in a specialised modality oUnderstanding of budget management Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of patient pathways, and the key role of diagnostic imaging. oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development Desirable oFirst line manager training, e.g. Review/appraisal, sickness monitoring. oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS Skills Essential oFlexible approach oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oTime management skills oAbility to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyse problems and implement effective and appropriate solutions oEffective leadership skills Desirable oEvaluation of performance, evidence of reflective practice and self-development Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

About the Role

Overdale Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and patient-focused Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and forward-thinking practice team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Pharmacy Technician to play a key role in supporting safe, effective and high-quality prescribing across the practice. Working closely with our GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses and administrative teams, you will help optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes and support the delivery of high-quality primary care services.

We are a stable, high-performing practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork, innovation and staff wellbeing. We are committed to developing our workforce and value the unique skills Pharmacy Technicians bring to modern general practice.

Why Work at Overdale?

• Supportive and approachable clinical and leadership team.

• Friendly multidisciplinary working environment.

• Strong emphasis on clinician wellbeing and sustainable workload.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Protected learning and training opportunities.

• Modern, forward-thinking practice committed to innovation and service improvement.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient care and medicines optimisation.

• Collaborative working with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, care coordinators and administrative teams.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Practice Pharmacists and GPs, supporting medicines management and prescribing across the practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake structured medication reviews in line with practice protocols and national guidance.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments.
• Process prescription requests within agreed protocols and support medication monitoring and recall systems.
• Identify patients requiring medication reviews and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Promote safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing.
• Liaise with community pharmacies, secondary care and other healthcare professionals regarding medication queries.
• Review prescribing alerts and safety updates and support medicines-related audits and quality improvement.
• Support the management and monitoring of high-risk medicines.
• Respond to patient medication queries and provide advice within competence.
• Help patients understand their medicines and treatment plans, promote adherence and address barriers to treatment.
• Identify opportunities to improve medicines safety and optimisation, escalating clinical concerns to pharmacists or GPs.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and support prescribing and monitoring data quality.
• Work in accordance with practice policies, NHS guidance and professional standards.
• Participate in practice meetings, training and continuing professional development.

About us

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and will be committed to improving the safe and effective use of medicines across the practice.

They will be adaptable, solution-focused and keen to contribute to ongoing service development as primary care continues to evolve.

About Overdale Medical Practice

Overdale Medical Practice is a well-established and highly regarded Derbyshire practice providing care for a diverse patient population. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent patient care while fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff.

We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and developing services that meet the changing needs of our patients. Our team values collaboration, kindness and professional development, creating an environment where staff can thrive and make a meaningful difference.

PLEASE NOTE THE DATE OF INTERVIEWS WILL BE THE AFTERNOON OF 10TH NOVEMBER 2026

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5131-26-0008

Job locations

Overdale Surgery

207 Victoria Avenue

Borrowash

Derby

DE72 3HG

United Kingdom

Overdale Medical Practice

1 Bridge Field

Breaston

DERBY

DE72 3DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose and Role Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medicines management and prescribing processes within the practice. Working within their scope of competence and under the supervision of the Practice Pharmacists and GPs, the post holder will undertake medicines reconciliation, support medication monitoring and recall activity, process prescription requests in accordance with agreed protocols, respond to medicines-related queries and contribute to patient safety, audit and quality improvement. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, care coordinators, administrative teams, community pharmacies, and wider healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

Support medication reviews and associated follow-up in line with practice protocols, national guidance and professional scope of competence.

Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments.

Process prescription requests within agreed practice protocols.

Support medication monitoring and recall systems.

Identify patients requiring medication review, monitoring, or follow-up, and ensure appropriate action is taken.

Support safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing.

Clinical and Administrative Support

Liaise with community pharmacies, secondary care providers, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication queries.

Support the review and implementation of prescribing alerts, medicines safety updates, and medicine-related audits.

Support the management of high-risk medicines and associated monitoring requirements.

Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement projects relating to prescribing and medicines management.

Respond to medicines-related patient queries and provide information or advice within competence, escalating to a Practice Pharmacist or GP where required.

Patient Care and Medicines Support

Support patients to understand their medicines and treatment plans.

Promote medication adherence and help identify barriers to effective treatment.

Provide appropriate medicines information and signposting within professional competence.

Identify opportunities to improve patient safety and medicines optimisation.

Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to a Practice Pharmacist or GP.

Governance, Quality and Service Development

Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous clinical records.

Work in accordance with practice policies, NHS guidance, information governance requirements, and relevant professional standards.

Support data quality initiatives relating to prescribing and medication monitoring.

Contribute to the development and review of medicines management protocols and practice processes.

Participate in practice meetings, training, supervision, and continuing professional development.

Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the implementation of change.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain active GPhC registration and work in accordance with relevant professional standards.

Work within own level of competence and seek support or escalate concerns where required.

Maintain confidentiality, information governance standards, and accurate patient records.

Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and incident reporting procedures.

Participate in appraisal, supervision, mandatory training, and continuing professional development.

Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and respectful care for patients and colleagues.

Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative practice culture.

Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose and Role SummaryThe Pharmacy Technician will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality medicines management and prescribing processes within the practice. Working within their scope of competence and under the supervision of the Practice Pharmacists and GPs, the post holder will undertake medicines reconciliation, support medication monitoring and recall activity, process prescription requests in accordance with agreed protocols, respond to medicines-related queries and contribute to patient safety, audit and quality improvement. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, nurses, care coordinators, administrative teams, community pharmacies, and wider healthcare services.Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation Support medication reviews and associated follow-up in line with practice protocols, national guidance and professional scope of competence. Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments. Process prescription requests within agreed practice protocols. Support medication monitoring and recall systems. Identify patients requiring medication review, monitoring, or follow-up, and ensure appropriate action is taken. Support safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing.Clinical and Administrative Support Liaise with community pharmacies, secondary care providers, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication queries. Support the review and implementation of prescribing alerts, medicines safety updates, and medicine-related audits. Support the management of high-risk medicines and associated monitoring requirements. Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement projects relating to prescribing and medicines management. Respond to medicines-related patient queries and provide information or advice within competence, escalating to a Practice Pharmacist or GP where required.Patient Care and Medicines Support Support patients to understand their medicines and treatment plans. Promote medication adherence and help identify barriers to effective treatment. Provide appropriate medicines information and signposting within professional competence. Identify opportunities to improve patient safety and medicines optimisation. Recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to a Practice Pharmacist or GP.Governance, Quality and Service Development Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous clinical records. Work in accordance with practice policies, NHS guidance, information governance requirements, and relevant professional standards. Support data quality initiatives relating to prescribing and medication monitoring. Contribute to the development and review of medicines management protocols and practice processes. Participate in practice meetings, training, supervision, and continuing professional development. Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the implementation of change.Professional Responsibilities Maintain active GPhC registration and work in accordance with relevant professional standards. Work within own level of competence and seek support or escalate concerns where required. Maintain confidentiality, information governance standards, and accurate patient records. Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety, and incident reporting procedures. Participate in appraisal, supervision, mandatory training, and continuing professional development. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and respectful care for patients and colleagues. Contribute to a positive, supportive, and collaborative practice culture.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent recognised qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good understanding of medicines management processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using clinical systems.

Desirable

• Experience working within general practice or primary care.
• Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation and medication reviews.
• Knowledge of SystmOne.
• Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).
• Experience supporting audits and quality improvement projects.
• Independent checking qualification.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent recognised qualification. Experience Essential Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and time-management abilities. Good understanding of medicines management processes. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong IT skills and confidence using clinical systems. Desirable Experience working within general practice or primary care. Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation and medication reviews. Knowledge of SystmOne. Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). Experience supporting audits and quality improvement projects. Independent checking 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.

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

Overdale Medical Practice

Address

Overdale Surgery

207 Victoria Avenue

Borrowash

Derby

DE72 3HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Overdale Medical Practice

Address

Overdale Surgery

207 Victoria Avenue

Borrowash

Derby

DE72 3HG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison,housing males aged 21+.

PPG pathway for additional learning and development opportunities.

This role is a ward based doing medication rounds.

Hours

21.5 hours a week, 7am-4pm, 2 or 3 days a week, fixed days over a 2 week rolling rota. Every other weekend working, both days but Saturday working till 7pm.

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary up to £23,883.92 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding quality based patient centred care to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Focussing on providing a safe and secure medicines management service, ensuring patient medical records are maintained to the agreed standard at all times and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed to a high and orderly standard.
• Deliver non-judgemental care within the scope of professional standards. Involving anything from the timely administration of medicines through to analysing cost effective prescribing as defined through our unique health in justice medicines policy.
• You will make a real difference by working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

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:

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

About us

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.

• NVQ Level 3, or above, BTEC or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up to date with Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• Relevant post-qualification pharmacy experience
• General GCSE education or equivalent
• ACT is preferred but not desirable
• Able to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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 an exciting opportunity for a Part time Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison,housing males aged 21+.

PPG pathway for additional learning and development opportunities.

This role is a ward based doing medication rounds.

Hours

21.5 hours a week, 7am-4pm, 2 or 3 days a week, fixed days over a 2 week rolling rota. Every other weekend working, both days but Saturday working till 7pm.

Salary

Youll receive an annual salary up to £23,883.92 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

We are looking to appoint 1x Full time, Fixed term, Senior Mental Health Advisor to join our Mental Health Advisory Service (MHAS)Team. The fixed term position is available from January 2027 December 2027.MHAS is a team of Senior Mental Health Advisors & Mental Health Advisors, within the student counselling service. We are positioned within the Education and Student Success Division and work in partnership with the Student Wellbeing Service, Residential Life, Disability Service and Student Health Service. MHAS works particularly with students with severe and enduring, complex mental health difficulties. The Mental Health Advisors are a group of highly skilled practitioners who work 1-1 and in groups with students and key functions of the role include triage and assessment, formulations, care planning, brief skills-based interventions, liaison, risk management and risk reduction work with students.

The Student Counselling Service is working hard to create a welcoming, exciting and joyful place to work, meeting the demographic of the student population and offering more diverse and inclusive therapeutic support. As a team we are genuinely passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; it forms a key thread through all the work we do. We want everyone that joins to be a part of this and to contribute to the friendly and fun community we are creating.

Main duties of the job

The MHAS team supports students with severe and enduring, complex mental health difficulties. As part of the team, you will work using the recovery model (hope, personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy and support) with students and are responsible for case formulations, care planning, risk assessments, and the subsequent risk reduction and stabilisation interventions. You would be working with awareness of the different needs of the student population such as neurodivergent students, international students etc. Senior Mental Health advisors deliver 1-1 sessions with students, cover MHAS duty function on a rota basis, liaise with internal and external partners, and lead on project work when needed.

As a Senior Mental Health advisor, you will support MHAS staff around complex cases, assist in service risk management, and have a key role in supporting the development of the service. You will also be responsible for attending and contributing to a multi-disciplinary complex case meetings as well as responsibility for case reviews, service capacity management and allocations.

The MHAS Team are part of the wider student counselling service and attend full team meetings, CPD training and peer supervision spaces. Additional individual and group supervision is provided by external supervisors on a monthly basis.

About us

Please view the job description attached. This will provide more insight to the role and give the full information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the job description attached. This will provide more insight to the role and give the full information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification in profession relevant to the post (mental health nurse, mental health occupational therapist, mental health social worker, clinical psychologist or counsellor with experience within mental health)
• Registration and good professional standing within a relevant professional body which includes a responsibility to maintain professional accreditation through updating skills and knowledge, and which upholds a code of ethics and a complaints procedure
• Experience of delivering interventions to stabilise mental health and increase functioning
• Clinical formulation skills and experience
• Experience in risk formulation and management
• For the full criteria please view the job description.

Desirable

• Please view the job description attached. This will provide more insight to the role and give the full information.

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 a Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Royal Free Chronic Fatigue Service, providing personalised care for people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 22.5 hours per week, based at the Royal Free Hospital site.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and management for patients with complex needs. You will manage an allocated caseload and deliver individual physiotherapy alongside our virtual Fatigue Management Programme, supporting patients to manage symptoms and the impact of ME/CFS on daily life.

You will work collaboratively with patients to develop care plans that reflect their goals, preferences and energy limits, in accordance with current NICE guidance. Clinical supervision and line management will be provided by the Band 8A Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner and Team Co-Lead.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to multidisciplinary working, staff education and the ongoing evaluation and development of the service.

Main duties of the job

Provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and personalised care for people with ME/CFS, recognising post-exertional malaise and avoiding symptom exacerbation.

Manage a complex caseload, agreeing and reviewing care plans with patients.

Support pacing, rest, sleep and energy management, adapting advice to symptoms and relapse.

Provide patient-chosen physical activity support in line with NICE guidance, without fixed incremental increases or graded exercise therapy.

Deliver individual physiotherapy and the virtual Fatigue Management Programme with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Contribute to referral triage, multidisciplinary assessment, care coordination and onward referral.

Maintain accurate records, monitor outcomes and escalate clinical or safeguarding concerns.

Support staff teaching and supervision, clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments.

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate learning and continuing professional development in specialist physiotherapy and management of complex long-term conditions.

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or accredited training in ME/CFS, rehabilitation, clinical education or psychologically informed practice.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration physiotherapy experience, including specialist practice at Band 6 level or equivalent with complex long-term conditions.
• Experience of independently assessing, managing and reviewing a complex caseload, recognising risk and seeking senior advice appropriately.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and coordinating care with patients, carers and other professionals.
• Experience of delivering patient education or group interventions and supporting individual self-management.
• Experience of supervising, teaching or supporting junior staff, support workers or students.
• Experience of clinical audit, outcome measurement or quality improvement.

Desirable

• Clinical experience in an ME/CFS specialist service, including energy management and post-exertional malaise.
• Experience of virtual consultations or online group programmes.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Highly developed assessment and clinical reasoning skills; ability to formulate individual care plans, evaluate outcomes and identify red flags.
• Knowledge of current NICE ME/CFS guidance, post-exertional malaise, energy management and the implications for safe physiotherapy practice.
• Ability to tailor interventions to symptoms and energy limits, recognise flare-ups or relapse, and avoid approaches inconsistent with NICE guidance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and an autonomous caseload while working within competence and agreed escalation pathways.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including sensitive discussion of complex information and adaptation to cognitive or accessibility needs.
• Ability to facilitate patient education and groups, promote shared decisions and support sustainable self-management.
• Ability to provide supervision, feedback and teaching and to delegate clinical work safely.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, capacity, clinical governance, risk management and information governance.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate clinical records and use electronic records, virtual platforms and outcome data.
• Ability to critically appraise evidence and contribute to audit and service improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge or training in ACT- or CFT-informed approaches relevant to physiotherapy, with awareness of professional boundaries.

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental approach that recognises the impact of ME/CFS and values patients' experiences.
• Commitment to inclusion, accessible care and reasonable adjustments.
• Effective team working, reliability and willingness to seek supervision and support colleagues.
• Reflective practice, self-awareness and commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to respond constructively to change, feedback and emotionally challenging clinical situations.
• Ability to fulfil the clinical and service duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm.

We are looking for a Band 7 Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to support an enthusiastic, experienced and well established pelvic health physiotherapy team. Full time and part time roles available i.e. 1.00 full time or 0.70 whole time equivalent. The successful candidate will be expected to:

Assess and treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and musculoskeletal obstetric conditions.

Supporting the clinical lead with service development and data collection.

The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working in pelvic health physiotherapy and involvement in service development.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs

For further details please contact Hannah Beecham Clinical Lead/ACP in pelvic health physiotherapy on 0203 758 2000 x: 35324 or by email at: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To work as autonomous practitioner within the multidisciplinary Pelvic Health Service at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Free, Hampstead site.

To provide a highly specialised assessment and intervention for own varied caseload of outpatients within the specialty of Pelvic Health conditions, including patients who may have highly complex presentations, with the aim of facilitating short and long-term self-management approaches to their condition.

To be involved in the development of the Pelvic Health Service in consultation with the Clinical Team Lead, striving to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness.

To supervise, teach and appraise junior, assistant and student physiotherapists as appropriate

To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and lead in-service trainings.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• BSc Degree in Physiotherapy or Diploma or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for profession
• Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development in specialist clinical area

Desirable

• Evidence of study or intention to study at masters level
• Membership of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

• Substantial postgraduate experience at a Band 6 level or equivalent including within specialist area
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of patients within specialist clinical area
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Awareness of cognitive behavioural approaches to rehabilitation
• Experience of group work
• Previous experience of junior staff & student supervision/ clinical education
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of teaching to unidisciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
• Evidence of active involvement in service development & contribution to change within the workplace

Desirable

• Experience of audit and/or research

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Specialist knowledge within the specialist field and ability to apply this in a clinical setting
• Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning and the management of complex cases
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines
• Knowledge of recent professional developments in the clinical area
• Ability to critically evaluate current research & apply to own practice Positive attitude to and ability to cope well with change
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with a range of patients and healthcare professionals regarding complex and sensitive issues
• Highly effective written communication skills
• Able to manage own clinical caseload by prioritising effectively and support others to do the same
• Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and unidisciplinary
• Ability to manage own time & meet deadlines and support others to do the same
• Competent IT skills including use of internet, email and word processing
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act on this appropriately

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Highly effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness in a range of situations
• Ability to negotiate at a variety of levels
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• A flexible approach

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Other

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with trust manual handling guidelines

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

This post is fixed term/secondment for 10 months to cover maternity leave from 4th January 2027 to 12th November2027.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We have exciting fixed-term opportunities fora Band 5 speech and language therapist within the children's speech and language therapy service in Pontllanfraith Clinic Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

The therapist will work with children, young people and their families providing an excellent level of care using evidence-based practice and a range of clinical pathways to inform this. We are seeking enthusiastic therapists with a dynamic approach who can work collaboratively and effectively with others both within the Speech and Language Therapy team and the wider team around the child in a person-centred way. The post holder will be organised and committed to personal development.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Speech and Language Therapy department has 90 therapists and assistants working with a range of people with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties. Team meetings take place throughout the year and staff receive regular supervision.

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

Main duties of the job

• Be responsible for assessment, diagnosis, intervention strategies,treatment, & discharge of caseloadin accordance with guidelines of the SLT Service & RCSLT Communicating Quality 3 professional standards.

• Accept clinical support & advice from senior clinicians.

• Work collaboratively withagencies & colleagues for exchange of information, discussinput aroundclient's needs ensuring acoordinated care plan.

• Provide appropriate information, training, advice & support to clients,carers &agree case management.

• Provide appropriate information, training, advice & support to clients, carers/families/multidisciplinary team members/all professionals, communicate complex condition related information from assessment.

• Demonstrate empathy with clients, carers & families to ensure effective communication is achieved often where complex barriers to understanding exist in clients with pathological communication difficulties.

• Seek advice or request a second opinions from senior clinicians.

• Accept second opinions as directed by senior clinicians.

• Participate in activities designed to improve effectiveness of service provision.

• Participate in activities for proposed service/policy developments by commenting in discussions.

• Demonstrate evidence based, clinically effective practice & keep abreast of new practice developments.

• Supervise work delegated to SLT assistants, technical instructors, students/volunteers.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

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.

We support flexible working arrangements and consideration will be given to part time or full time working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree. Registered with HCPC. Member of RCSLT. Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools. Knowledge of specific assessment/treatment tools for complex needs

Desirable

• Some Research methodology/ clinical audit training. Knowledge of clinical governance issues. Knowledge of national policies in Health and/or Education Reflective practice theory.

Experience

Essential

• A range of clinical placements

Desirable

• Experience of working with a range of clients within a variety of settings. Experience of running therapy groups. Experience of working with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Values

Essential

• Team player. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the service. Resilience to emotionally demanding situations. Ability to accept standards of others. Sound reflective practice skills with mentors

Desirable

• Problem solving skills

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

An exciting opportunity has risen for band 3 health care assistant across multiple locations. Zinnia centre & Mary Seacole house :

- Saffron Suite is a 16 bedded Male Acute

- Meadowcroft is a 10 bedded Male PICU

- Mary Seacole House Ward 1 is a 16 bedded male acute ward

- Mary Seacole house Ward 2 is a 14 bedded female acute ward

We are looking for inspirational, innovative and creative individuals who are dedicated to and passionate about caring for people with mental health needs. You will need to possess high quality clinical and interpersonal skills to contribute to and deliver high quality and compassionate care, to service users at the point of discharge.

It's important that you have an understanding of multidisciplinary services and the challenges that face people with mental health problems. We want to hire staff that are passionate about mental health, who believe in our recovery model and who will act as advocates for the reduction of stigma in our community. You must have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and how to work within professional boundaries.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team in providing recovery focused, patient centred care. Staff are required to demonstrate multidisciplinary and multiagency working by actively leading discharge planning, seeking funding and acquiring appropriate accommodation. Endeavour provides specialist care for service users that often have complex discharge needs alongside their mental health needs. Supporting recovery through: reintegration, providing holistic treatments; promoting social inclusion, self-management, personnel autonomy and independence. We pride ourselves on valuing and supporting our staff team, which in turn allows us to deliver compassionate, none judgmental and evidence based care. We see each individual we care for as having the skills and ability to achieve their own personal recovery.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Note that all applicants are required to work all shift patterns: earlies, lates, long days, nights, bank holidays and weekends to meet the needs of the service.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• NVQ 2 in health and social care
• NVQ 3 in health and social care

Desirable

• care certificate

Experience

Essential

• acute mental health experience

Communication

Essential

• GCSE C or above in English

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an everchanging, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting stress tolerance, harm reduction, emotional dis-regulation, trauma, anxiety and more! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30 / 09:00 - 17:00. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £29,264 - £33,510 per annum. 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 Assistant Psychologist, some of your duties will include:

• Support the psychological care of patients throughout their journey with us
• Run clinics, assessments, and 1-1 sessions with patients
• Triage assessments and identifying patient needs
• Prepare and deliver psychological intervention group sessions (trauma informed)
• Provide psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of the qualified psychologist
• Work with people with complex needs, which can present / lead to challenging situations or behaviours
• Work within the Assessment Care in Custody Teamwork (ACCT) process, and contribute towards the Challenge, Support and Intervention Plan (CSIP)
• Monitor and provide feedback on the patients' function and general mental health condition during the course of intervention, reporting and changes to the mental health team

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
• 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

Our new Assistant Psychologist will:

• Hold a Degree in Psychology
• Although not essential, a Masters Degree would be beneficial
• Have experience within a paid Assistant Psychologist role, whether in a prison, community setting, psychiatric environment
• Be experienced in facilitating patient therapeutic groups, and delivering psychological assessment, formulation and intervention in the structure of an evidence based therapeutic model (e.g. CBT / CFT / DBT)
• Experience of working within a secure environment would be a bonus, although not essential

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 an Assistant Psychologist to join the team at HMP Lancaster Farms.

HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200.

Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an everchanging, challenging environment, which is hugely rewarding! You will be a key part of the mental health team, supporting stress tolerance, harm reduction, emotional dis-regulation, trauma, anxiety and more! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30 / 09:00 - 17:00. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £29,264 - £33,510 per annum. 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-AB1

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

Essential

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Desirable

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Job summary

We are seeking a committed individual to join our Access to Information Team on a 9-month fixed-term basis.

The role will assist in providing an efficient and effective administrative service to the Access to Information Team of the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This role will help support the Trust in responding to Subject Access Requests under Data Protection legislation.

This is an on-site role, as access to paper clinical records is involved, access to secure information systems, and team working required to deliver safe and effective request handling.

Main duties of the job

Update and maintain the departments case management system for all requests for access to records. This includes initial logging, updates and final disclosure.

Deal with enquiries and exchange information with staff, patients and others, verbally, electronically and in writing using sensitivity, diplomacy and tact.

Retrieve, locate and track health records, ED records and radiology requests for records whilst working to set deadline. Reading requests and patient information to ensure all relevant notes are present.

Interrogate Trust patient systems to locate patients, find relevant information and respond to queries.

Photocopy, collate from digital systems and scan health records in accordance with departmental procedures and statutory obligations.

Good Team working skills are required within the admin team and wider Information Governance team and in operational and clinical areas.

About us

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This does not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but brings the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group is known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Role

Update and maintain the departments case management system for all requests for access to records. This includes initial logging, updates and final disclosure.

Deal with enquiries and exchange information with staff, patients and others, verbally, electronically and in writing using sensitivity, diplomacy and tact.

Retrieve, locate and track health records, ED records and radiology requests for records whilst working to set deadline. Reading requests and patient information to ensure all relevant notes are present.

Interrogate Trust patient systems to locate patients, find relevant information and respond to queries.

Photocopy, collate from digital systems and scan health records in accordance with departmental procedures and statutory obligations.

Good Team working skills are required within the admin team and wider Information Governance team and in operational and clinical areas.

Report any breaches or potential breaches of statutory timescales to the Manager.

To ensure confidentiality in line with legislation and Trust Policy on all matters relating to patients, staff and Trust business.

Knowledge & experience*Working knowledge of standard administrative office processes and procedures*Knowledge and understanding of GDPR 2018, Access to Health Records*Knowledge of hospital procedures and structure*Experience of using IT systems

Skills*Good IT skills*Good communication skills both verbally and written

Behaviour*Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to deal with change*Polite and courteous to staff, solicitors and other professional bodies*Ability to work under pressure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 or above

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

• Recent Office/ Clerical Experience
• Understanding of standard office processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft word and databases

Desirable

• NHS background

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills, verbal (inc telephone) and written
• Able to cope with pressure and work to deadlines

Desirable

• Organisational Skills
• Knowledge of the GDPR 2018 and the access to health records Act 1990

Specific requirements

Essential

• To be able to prioritse workload
• Work with minimal supervision
• Able to cope with pressures and work to strict deadlines

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

***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***

Are you a proactive, self-motivated pharmacy technician who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? BCHC is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician to join our Intermediate Care Pharmacy Team.

The post holder will have the opportunity to support the development and delivery of the team's medicines optimisation programme, helping to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the management of medicines during transfers of care from other providers and contribute to systems that promote safer prescribing and the safe and secure handling of medicines. A thorough understanding of medicines management and medicines reconciliation following transfers between care settings is essential. You must be able to resolve identified issues and communicate effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will primarily work across the Intermediate Care Units, alongside the clinical pharmacists. Our units are located across Birmingham, so the ability to travel between sites is essential.

Duties will include Level 2 medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients' own medicines, self-medication assessments and discharge counselling. The post holder will also practise as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), both in the dispensary and on the units, checking rewritten medication charts to confirm that they have been transcribed correctly.

Participating in audit and training of pharmacy and nursing staff, along with development of training documentation and Standard operating procedures.

About us

Be Part of Our Team....

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivers high-quality community and specialist healthcare services across Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Our Pharmacy Service plays a vital role in supporting safe, effective and patient-centred medicines use across a variety of settings, including community hospitals, intermediate care services and patients' homes.

We are committed to developing our workforce and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams and have access to a range of learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.

As an inclusive employer, BCHC values diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and is dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of all staff. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute to delivering excellent patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Intermediate Care Unit pharmacists will provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Intermediate Care Unit pharmacy technician. The post holder is expected to undertake the following duties both when an Intermediate Care Unit pharmacist is present and when working in their absence.

Perform level 2 medicines reconciliation as per Trust policy.

Complete accuracy checks on rewritten charts to ensure that the new charts are written correctly. Check patient notes to see if changes to patients medication are as intended. Discuss any potential problems with the ICU Pharmacist.

Obtain medication histories e.g. telephoning GPs when appropriate

Undertake patient counselling for self medication, discharge counselling and inhaler counselling at the request of the ICU pharmacist or Nursing team within the unit

To assess patients to see if they require a compliance aid, this may be in response to requests from doctors, nurses or pharmacists

Ensure medications are ordered by the unit prescribers for individual patients in a timely fashion to ensure continuous supply of medicines to prevent missed doses, liaising with the supplying pharmacies and prescribers

Ensure that medication is not being over ordered and waste medication is kept to a minimum

To check patients own medicines for suitability of reuse and highlight any shortfalls or queries with the patients prescribed / not prescribed medications to the unit pharmacist / unit prescriber or make the nursing team aware.

Ensure homely remedies and emergency drugs are ordered as per ordering schedule

Review and/or aid preparation of the discharge letter, adding any additional information in relation to medication where necessary, in the absence of the pharmacist.

Using own initiative to help ICU staff to ensure that medication is being ordered, stored administered and disposed of in compliance with guidelines and legal requirements.

Report any medication errors on the trust wide Datix system or when requested help investigate causes of errors.

Destroy Patients own medication, including Controlled drugs, on the unit when no longer required.

Act on CAS or Safety alerts as directed by Trust governance and action them in the absence of the ICU pharmacist

Perform audits as directed by Medicines Management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and maintain CPD portfolio for revalidation
• To have successfully completed the Accredited Checking Technician course
• BTEC National Certificate or NVQ level III in Pharmaceutical Sciences or other recognised equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in medicines reconciliation
• Relevant experience in ACT checking

Desirable

• Relevant experience in self medication training.
• Ability to prioritise work

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

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us on a part time as a Departmental PA . You will provide a comprehensive, effective and efficient Personal Assistant service to support the work of the Senior Therapy leadership team to enable them to carry out their operational and managerial duties, ensuring effective organisation of their time.

You will undertake a wide range of tasks including inbox and diary management, complete and distribute invitations, agenda's and meeting minutes on behalf of the leadership team.Compiling governance reports on behalf of the divisional leadership team ensuring that all outstanding SI's, actions & complaints are being addressed by the appropriate person.

You will support the wider division with administration of projects and administrative tasks as agreed with the divisional leadership team. The post holder will support administration of various IT applications such as Healthroster, and Trac as an example.

You will be expected to exercise initiative, prioritising conflicting work demands, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with a wide range of internal and external colleagues, exercising tact and diplomacy. The postholder will ensure confidential and sensitive information is kept secure, and that all work will be carried out in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures. The PA will be the key point of contact for the therapy leadership team and keep accurate diaries / schedules.

Main duties of the job

As a PA, you will be required to attend and notes take of meeting of a sensitive nature, and the postholder will be required to act with discretion.

Provide a full Personal Assistant service to the Deputy Director of Operations for CSS, and Clinical Director for therapy services to ensure that the right focus is placed on priorities, planning and organising complex activities.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached JD for full details on this role.

We look forward for your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation degree or NVQ level 4 or above
• Relevant Experience

Desirable

• Office Manager experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of all MS Office

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Taunton. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop their experience within clinical psychology and learning disability services.

Working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Clinical or Practitioner Psychologist, you will contribute to the delivery of psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers valuable experience in direct clinical work, service development, audit, research and multidisciplinary team working.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with learning disabilities and an interest in supporting individuals who may present with complex or challenging behaviours. Experience of systemic approaches and Positive Behaviour Support would be advantageous.

This post provides excellent development opportunities for aspiring psychology professionals and offers regular clinical supervision, support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Taunton. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop their experience within clinical psychology and learning disability services.

Working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Clinical or Practitioner Psychologist, you will contribute to the delivery of psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers valuable experience in direct clinical work, service development, audit, research and multidisciplinary team working.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with learning disabilities and an interest in supporting individuals who may present with complex or challenging behaviours. Experience of systemic approaches and Positive Behaviour Support would be advantageous.

This post provides excellent development opportunities for aspiring psychology professionals and offers regular clinical supervision, support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities, supporting the delivery of high-quality psychological services across Somerset. You will assist qualified Psychologists in the assessment, formulation and treatment planning of adults with learning disabilities and associated mental health needs.

The role involves working directly with service users and their support networks, gathering information through psychological assessments and clinical interviews, administering psychological measures and assisting with risk assessments. You will contribute to the delivery of structured psychological interventions and support service users to achieve their personal goals and improve their wellbeing.

You will play an important role in service development by supporting audits, research projects, data analysis and quality improvement initiatives. The post holder will regularly undertake literature reviews and contribute to ensuring that services are informed by current evidence and best practice.

Working closely with Psychologists, clinicians and partner agencies, you will help promote psychologically informed approaches and support training initiatives across the service. You will be expected to maintain accurate electronic records, manage your workload effectively and work within professional, organisational and ethical guidelines at all times.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Psychology and be eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society. They will be able to demonstrate experience of working with vulnerable adults, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a compassionate, person-centred approach. Experience working with people with learning disabilities and complex behaviours is essential, while knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and systemic approaches would be beneficial.

Due to the community-based nature of the role, applicants must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance to travel across Somerset as required.

If you are looking to build your clinical psychology experience within a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First degree in psychology.
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS

Desirable

• A further qualification in an appropriate subject

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community settings.
• Demonstrable experience of working directly with a vulnerable client group, including experience of working psychologically with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems.

Desirable

• Experience of developing therapeutic relationships with people who can be hard to engage.
• Experience of undertaking planned psychological interventions with adults who are experiencing mental health problems / behaviours that challenge others.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?

We are looking for individuals with or without experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community on Tiptree ward. The post will be to cover a 9 month maternity leave, so if you are looking for a change of specialty or starting out newly as a healthcare assistant, this role will be perfect for you.

No experience? No problem. We will teach you everything you need to know. To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families. If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

Mid and South Essex is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

The Healthcare Support Worker role can also lead to a range of career opportunities. With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.

Examples of what you may do as part of your roleWashing and dressing patientsServing meals and feeding patientsHelping patients to move aroundMaking bedsTalking to patients and their familiesMonitoring patient conditionSkills and personal attributes neededCaring and kindCheerful and friendlyKeen to support patients with their personal needs including washing and toiletingAble to follow direct instructionsHappy to work in a team but also able to use own initiativeHave good listening and communication skillsBe well organised

Full time and part time positions are available, and we are open to discuss flexible working arrangements. This opportunity is available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK. Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are particularly welcome.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,760 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-NR-DOM-BR-9778

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Written

Essential

• Good literacy demonstrated within the application form and presentation
• Ability to gain new skills

Desirable

• Customer service experience

Application form and interview

Essential

• English written and oral to GCSE standard

Desirable

• Previous experience within a Health care setting, or as a Health care worker
• NHS experience
• Care certificate
• Cannulation and venepuncture

Person Specification Written Essential Good literacy demonstrated within the application form and presentation Ability to gain new skills Desirable Customer service experience Application form and interview Essential English written and oral to GCSE standard Desirable Previous experience within a Health care setting, or as a Health care worker NHS experience Care certificate Cannulation and venepuncture

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service based on Rydon Ward. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, recovery-focused occupational therapy interventions to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will manage your own caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing person-centred treatment plans and supporting individuals to achieve meaningful recovery goals. You will work across inpatient settings and, where appropriate, within community and home environments to ensure continuity of care and effective discharge planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early career Occupational Therapist looking to develop their clinical skills within mental health services while benefiting from regular supervision, professional development and support from experienced Occupational Therapy colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults receiving care within acute mental health inpatient services.
• Manage a defined caseload, independently assessing patients and developing individualised treatment plans based on their needs, goals and strengths.
• Support patients to maximise independence, recovery and participation in meaningful occupations and daily activities.
• Play a key role in multidisciplinary team meetings, care planning and discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions between inpatient and community services.
• Conduct clinical risk assessments and contribute to the safe management of patient care.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and support recovery journeys.
• Provide guidance, support and supervision to Activity Organisers, Rehabilitation Assistants and students as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce clear written reports in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in continuing professional development and contribute to training and teaching activities within the service.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for delivering specialist occupational therapy interventions to adults receiving treatment within acute mental health inpatient services. Working autonomously, with support and supervision from senior Occupational Therapists, you will assess individuals with complex mental health needs and develop tailored treatment programmes that promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.

You will undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to identify strengths, challenges and rehabilitation goals. You will formulate and deliver treatment plans, monitor progress and adapt interventions as required to meet changing patient needs.

The role involves close collaboration with medical, nursing, psychology, social care and community teams to ensure coordinated, person-centred care. You will contribute to ward-based therapeutic activity programmes, discharge planning processes and home assessment visits where appropriate.

You will also support the development of others through supervising Rehabilitation Assistants, Activity Organisers and students, helping to foster a positive learning environment. In addition, you will contribute to service evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement projects, ensuring services continue to reflect best practice and the needs of the people we serve.

The successful candidate will hold a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have experience gained through placements or previous practice within rehabilitation or mental health settings and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, adaptable and recovery-focused, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to continuous professional development, high-quality patient care and the values of kindness, respect and teamwork is essential.

If you are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs to regain independence, build resilience and achieve their recovery goals, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HPC registration
• Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy.
• CPD - evidence of ongoing, dynamic and position

Desirable

• Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists

Experience

Essential

• To have gained effective experience of rehabilitation from student placements or post-graduate experience

Desirable

• Experience of lone working.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of service development and review

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacist to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy team. The position will be based at Basildon site, where you will be part of an innovative team, and be involved in many exciting projects to promote and deliver high quality clinical service to our patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious pharmacist with excellent clinical knowledge and organisational skills. You will be working closely with the multidisciplinary teams located at the three sites in Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This will be a great opportunity to develop your clinical leadership role and play an active part in change management projects.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

• Providing specialist clinical pharmacy services to Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Paediatric wards
• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and taking a proactive and leading role in implementing evidence based practice
• Training of the pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams including Trainee, Foundation and Specialist pharmacists
• Management of medicine shortages, ensuring that risk assessments are completed where required.
• Deputise for the clinical lead pharmacist where necessary including governance and clinical meetings.
• Develop and implement new protocols and procedures, and assist in development of pharmaceutical aspects of policies.
• Proactive in taking part in research opportunities.
• Develop your existing role as an independent prescriber, or working towards this goal.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description for outline of responsibilities.

For further information, please contact Corrinne Duty, Clinical Lead Pharmacist on 0800 44 38460 or email [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Post-graduate qualification

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Extensive relevant pharmacy experience including providing a clinical pharmacy service to a variety of specialities
• Line management experience
• Significant relevant post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience in teaching and training of Pharmacy and MDT staff
• Experience Women's and Children's clinical pharmacy service
• Financial awareness regarding the management of drug budgets

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 recruiting for an Occupational Therapist (Rotational) who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

This post covers Acute Trust rotations at the Lister Hospital, Stevenage and includes Stroke rehabilitation, Acute Assessment unit, General Surgery and Amputees, Orthopaedics, General Medicine and Elderly care.

Within the rotations, we provide strong and established professional leadership, excellent team support and opportunities to contribute to service and clinical development. The rotations are 4.5 months in length to provide the opportunity for you to gain valuable skills in a variety of clinical areas.

You will be joining a proactive, integrated Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy service with excellent peer and senior support. We are looking for someone with sound clinical reasoning and communication skills, as well as an ability to work within a team and to use your initiative.

We would welcome applications from experienced occupational therapists and those who are newly qualified/qualifying.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

Within this role you will be required to assess and treat own caseload of patients and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner with access to a senior member of staff for advice and support on a daily basis.

Communicating with relevant medical and nursing staff, social workers, and other health care professionals, patients, relatives, and carers who may be in direct contact with regards to patient care.

You will undertake comprehensive and where applicable, standardised assessments of patients looking at all Occupational Performance including self-maintenance, productivity and leisure for patients.

Undertaking assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex presentations/multi-pathologies with supervision.

As well as working in the hospital setting, you will also carry out accompanied home visits or unaccompanied access home visits, to assess the patient/client's functioning in their own environment and communicate with relatives and carers regarding further care and/or treatment at home.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

The Lister Hospital, StevenageNew Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden CityHertford County, HertfordMount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Details

Date posted

19 October 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

Reference number

361-UPL-8348840

Job locations

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge of current legislation at DOH and CCG level
• Knowledge and application of Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics

Previous Experience

Essential

• Ability to maintain CPD through research, audit and training
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy process
• Evidence of clinical reasoning
• Awareness of assessment tools, OCM's and their application to clinical area
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to clinical area

Desirable

• Knowledge of research methodologies and audit cycles
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of NICE/NSF's and application to Occupational Therapy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance
• Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers
• Ability to present information accurately, written and oral in English
• Clinical problem solving ability in routine cases
• Ability to prioritise patient workload
• Physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients
• Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks
• Ability to work on the floor and in cramped spaces
• Ability to manage own time
• Ability to work with interruptions
• Ability to work under time constraints

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• Must be able to travel independently and reliably between sites within working hours to meet the operational requirements of the service

Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Knowledge of current legislation at DOH and CCG level Knowledge and application of Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics Previous Experience Essential Ability to maintain CPD through research, audit and training Knowledge of Occupational Therapy process Evidence of clinical reasoning Awareness of assessment tools, OCM's and their application to clinical area Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to clinical area Desirable Knowledge of research methodologies and audit cycles Knowledge of Clinical Governance Knowledge of NICE/NSF's and application to Occupational Therapy Skills Essential Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, other health professionals, patients and their relatives/carers Ability to present information accurately, written and oral in English Clinical problem solving ability in routine cases Ability to prioritise patient workload Physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients Ability to carry out patient manual handling tasks Ability to work on the floor and in cramped spaces Ability to manage own time Ability to work with interruptions Ability to work under time constraints Other Requirements Essential Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion Role model our Trust values every day Eligible to live and work in the UK Must be able to travel independently and reliably between sites within working hours to meet the operational requirements of the service

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

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Lister Hospital

Coreys Mill Lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An unique opportunity has arisen for a motivated, committed, and adaptable individual with an interest in working in Pharmacy. We are seeking a motivated, hardworking, and efficient person to join our pharmacy team.

You will play a crucial role in supporting the team with the supply of medicines throughout the hospitals and providing assistance to the Digital Medicines team.

This shared post will expose you to hospital pharmacy processes as well as acquiring additional digital knowledge and skills related to EPMA and other digital systems. If not already attained, you will also complete your Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This role is perfect for anyone who enjoys combining pharmacy practice with digital skills to support and shape Digital Health initiatives.

Good communication skills, flexibility, commitment, and strong teamwork are essential qualities for this role. Your skills will be enhanced across various areas as you work in across both the Dispensary team and the Digital Medicines team, supplying medications, resolving queries, provide EPMA support, and deliver teaching and training to multidisciplinary staff across UHD.

We have ambitious plans to develop our sites, making even better use of our combined resources to serve our population most effectively.

Main duties of the job

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.

When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Cross Site Working - Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date: Monday, 11th November 2026

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *

About us

Workplace Testimony

"This unique split role across Pharmacy Dispensary and Digital Medicines gave me valuable insight into both frontline pharmacy practice and the digital systems that support it. Working in dispensary strengthened my medicines knowledge and understanding of pharmacy workflows, while my digital role developed my expertise in EPMA and EPR systems. Combining both perspectives enabled me to contribute to system improvements, provide practical user feedback, and support colleagues to build their digital confidence, helping to improve efficiency and patient care."

Julia Johns - UHD pharmacy

Transport links are excellent with Bournemouth International airport, Cross-channel ferry terminals at Poole and direct train access to London.

Please note all staff being recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across our new Trust sites when service demands require it.

You will be expected to participate in our weekend, bank holiday and late night rotas.

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.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Minimum 4 GCSE's including Maths, English & Science. Grade 4 (C) or above
• Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent), or willing to work towards

Desirable

• IT Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Stock control
• Customer service

Desirable

• Previous pharmacy experience

Technical Skills

Essential

• Accurate, numerate
• Good IT skills (MS Office and internet as a minimum)
• Ability to prioritise work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to train other staff

Desirable

• Experience of communicating information to a wide variety of individuals with different levels of understanding
• Able to demonstrate problem solving

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of system management for specialised IT systems acquired through formal training or equivalent experience
• Understanding of what EPMA is and how it impacts healthcare.
• Understanding of the principles of Information Governance
• Understanding the role of a Hospital Pharmacy assistant

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Must be prepared to complete the relevant Training

Desirable

• Able to travel between sites

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Aware of own limitations / authority
• Team player with good working relationships and able to work across organisational boundaries

Job summary

Salford Royal is a high performing organisation looking to deliver safe, clean and personal care to the highest standards.

Would you like to join a progressive, successful organisation, which has been highlighted as a Trust with an excellent track record in nursing care and is leading the way for hospitals across the country?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification to join the Renal Post Transplant Team to care for a growing post renal transplant population of 850+ patients.

If you are highly motivated, enthusiastic and want a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

This is an interesting and varied role that will provide a good leadership development opportunity for the right candidate. The ideal candidate would have some renal experience and be able to transfer skills into this specialised role caring for renal patients that have received a kidney transplant.

You will be expected to provide a high standard of care to this complex patient group, by supporting them at their outpatient visits.You will have a role in educating and supporting both patients and significant others with regards to the patient journey and with the ultimate aim of enhancing and maintaining quality of life.

You will possess or working towards NVQ Level 3 or equivalent the job is both exciting and challenging whereteam work is essential and initiative is paramount. excellent communication, confidence and compassion are essential along with interpersonal and IT skills.

Salford Royal is a tertiary centre for Renal patients. Serving Greater Manchester with inpatient, outpatient and in-centre haemodialysis. In return, we can provide you with excellent Renal specific education in a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development in this highly specialist area.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

Renal Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within Renal Services

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Radiology Nursing team and are seeking Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners wishing to develop their career and skills within the imaging specialty of Radiology & Interventional Radiology on a part time basis.

The varied nature of this specialty means there is always something new and interesting to learn. The post consists of a variety of roles including working as a scrub assistant for sterile interventional procedures, circulating duties for recording patients' observations, IV drug administration and managing patient care from pre-procedure through to post-procedure recovery.The post requires participation in the Interventional Radiology on-call service which is fully operational to cover out of hour's emergencies both week day evenings/nights and weekends.

We welcome applicants to have an informal visit of the department to discuss the role in more detail.

This role required NMC Registration.

UK experience as a registered nurse is essential.

Base Locations: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date: Friday, 13th November2026

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

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.

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experienced registered 1st Level Nurse with a minimum of one years working experience or evidence of the required transferable skills.
• Registered with the NMC.

Desirable

• A Post Basic Qualification appropriate to this speciality

Experience

Essential

• Either surgical/medical/theatre experience in the acute care setting.
• Experience in pre and post procedural care of Day Care or Short Stay Surgery or Investigations.
• UK experience as a registered nurse

Desirable

• Experience with caring for patients who have undergone interventional radiological procedures.

Technical skills

Essential

• Experience or awareness of aseptic scrub skills and techniques
• Working in a theatre style environment required for major Interventional Radiology procedures.
• UK IV drug administration
• Basic Life Support with adjuncts and willing to advance to next level of Immediate Life Support, ILS.
• Computer skills
• Experienced in complying with working Policies and SOP's, Infection Control and Risk Management Policies set by previously employing health care organisations

Desirable

• Central venous devices access management
• Totally implanted venous access devices management.
• UK venepuncture and cannulation
• Blood Transfusion competencies.

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of nursing care requirements for the provision of pre and post care for surgical and or radiological interventions and medical investigations
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Knowledge of Data protection act and patient confidentiality
• Willing to develop one's own knowledge base and clinical and organisational skills.
• To demonstrate the ability to reflect upon practice in order to gain insight into clinical practice, self-growth and development within a specialist area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Knowledge of caring for patienst with peripheral vascular , gastrointestinal and urological disease,
• Has attended study days or gained experience within specialities associated with or in working partnership with Interventional Radiology

Other requirements

Essential

• Adaptable to emergency situations and pressurised envirioment.
• Ability to cope with rapid through-put of patients and meeting individual patient needs.
• Participate in on call service.
• The wearing of lead aprons (PPE) during diagnostic, fluoroscopy and interventional procedures
• Motivated and adaptable to change

Desirable

• Working in support services sector.

Personal attributes.

Essential

• Flexible to service needs and expanding radiology services

Desirable

• Experience in the provision of sessional services or time tabled care provision

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

Occupational Therapist Band 5, Carlisle - 12 month fixed term, 30 hours per week, based on the neurological rehabilitation ward.

We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within stroke and neurological practise.

The occupational therapy team works 7 days per week and all staff participate in a weekend rota.

This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice or students who are nearing completion of their training. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Main duties of the job

You will be welcomed into the neurological rehabilitation team where you will have opportunity to develop your skills in stroke and acquired brain injury rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to work as part of an MDT team, consolidating your skills as an independent practitioner, whilst also developing delegation skills to our dedicated support staff.

You will enjoy the support of a strong Occupational Therapy network across both health and social care, which brings with it professional development opportunities.

You will have access to high quality, regular supervision as well as being encouraged to become an active member of our Band 5 Peer Support Group.

We will offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support, preceptorship, annual appraisal and a highly rewarding job to the successful candidate. We are keen to hear from both qualified, registered Occupational Therapists and those recently qualified who are awaiting HCPC registration in the coming months.

About us

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

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

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

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

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

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8246624-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

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

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

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

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

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

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

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

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

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

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Current registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

• Wide range of practice educational placements.
• Physical disability acute hospital placement.
• Use of reflection in practice

Desirable

• Use of standardised assessment.
• Employment as an occupational therapist
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Community Rehabilitation placement

Knowledge

Essential

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference.
• Clinical governance
• Microsoft Word and use of Internet
• Equality legislation and best practice

Desirable

• Local and national health policy
• Evidence of relevant health related training courses

Skills and Apptitudes

Essential

• Well developed communication skills
• High standard of written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Reflective skills
• Organised team worker
• Enthusiasm
• Flexible approach

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to participate in weekend working rota

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
• Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality

Desirable

• Driving licence
• Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent Current registration with HCPC Experience Essential Wide range of practice educational placements. Physical disability acute hospital placement. Use of reflection in practice Desirable Use of standardised assessment. Employment as an occupational therapist Experience of managing a caseload Community Rehabilitation placement Knowledge Essential Continuing professional development with portfolio. Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference. Clinical governance Microsoft Word and use of Internet Equality legislation and best practice Desirable Local and national health policy Evidence of relevant health related training courses Skills and Apptitudes Essential Well developed communication skills High standard of written communication skills Good problem solving skills Reflective skills Organised team worker Enthusiasm Flexible approach Personal Circumstances Essential Ability to participate in weekend working rota Other Requirements Essential Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality Desirable Driving licence Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work on an adult acute psychiatric inpatient ward as part of the Mental Health Inpatients Psychological Therapies Team at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading. This role would suit a candidate who is keen to apply a broad range of psychological skills, which would include consultation, formulation, behavioural support, therapeutic interventions, and contribution to service development.

We are also advertising this as a band 7 developmental post. There are opportunities for flexible working patterns which would include face-to-face clinical work as well as home working. We are also flexible in accommodating requests for part-time working days.

Job satisfaction can come from numerous areas in this diverse role. Under supervision of a Principal Psychologist you will take on a clinical caseload with adults with complex mental health presentations. You will provide regular input to the multi-disciplinary team on your ward in the form of consultation, team formulation sessions, teaching and joint working. You will be part of the Inpatients Psychological Therapies team, supervise the Assistant Psychologist on your ward, and also receive peer support from the other ward Clinical/Counselling Psychologists. You will contribute to and/or lead on service development projects

Main duties of the job

Work on allocated adult acute mental health ward

Offer psychological consultation to hospital staff (e.g. team formulation, teaching sessions, joint working, supervision and staff support groups).

Supervise Assistant Psychologist.

Clinical work with service users and carers involving assessment (including behavioural support assessments), formulation and interventions with varied and complex mental health presentations.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives in a ward/community team, as well as contributing to projects arising from the Inpatients Psychological Therapies Team.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 5 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

Postgraduate doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)

You will have experience working with adults and/or older adults with complex mental health problems and have excellent therapeutic and management skills.

You will enjoy working in teams and providing psychological consultation, teaching and supervision.

Calm, confident and assertive in emotionally demanding situations, you will be astute at setting and maintaining professional boundaries and will be efficient at dealing with distressing or hostile situations and behaviour.

Self-motivated and confident, you will show initiative and a determination to support clients and their families through creative engagement. This includes an ability to work integratively in your clinical work.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Catherine Evans-Jones on 0118 9605186 or email:[email protected] who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Post graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas)
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Clinical supervision training for doctorate psychology trainees (BPS Registered course) and other qualified clinicians

Desirable

• Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc.)

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of post-qualification training and expert knowledge in multiple psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area.
• Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of the current evidence-base and developments within the area of specialism
• Training, and where relevant, accreditation in clinical supervision

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience working as a qualified specialist practitioner in the area of specialism
• Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics
• Experience of delivering interventions across different modalities (e.g. individual, group and systemic-based approaches)
• Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments
• Experience of providing specialist advice and consultation to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency colleagues to support the psychological care of service users
• Experience of providing effective clinical supervision, mentoring and leadership to junior staff
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching to a range of staff groups
• Experience of carrying out clinical audit, evaluative research and applying the findings
• Experience of service evaluation, quality improvement work and of implementing change from this and from a national and local health or social care change agenda that impacts across services and professions
• Experience of working with and addressing issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to service

Desirable

• Experience of line managing staff (including junior psychological roles)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of highly specialised assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area
• Up to date knowledge of evidence, theory, research, policy and legislation in relation to the service area
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills enabling the sensitive communication of complex, technical and/or sensitive information to multiple stakeholders both within and outside the NHS
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement.
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system
• Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to work on an adult acute psychiatric inpatient ward as part of the Mental Health Inpatients Psychological Therapies Team at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading. This role would suit a candidate who is keen to apply a broad range of psychological skills, which would include consultation, formulation, behavioural support, therapeutic interventions, and contribution to service development.

We welcome applications for this band 7 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist role. For those who are appointed at a band 7, this will be a developmental post (please see the guidance about developmental posts). We are also advertising this as a band 8a post, for those who meet the 8a JD criteria. There are opportunities for flexible working patterns which would include face-to-face clinical work as well as home working. We are also flexible in accommodating requests for part-time working days.

Job satisfaction can come from numerous areas in this diverse role. Under supervision of a Principal Psychologist you will take on a clinical caseload with adults with complex mental health presentations.

You will be part of the Inpatients Psychological Therapies team, supervise the Assistant Psychologist on your ward, and also receive peer support from the other ward Clinical/Counselling Psychologists. You will contribute to and/or lead on service development projects.

Main duties of the job

Work on allocated adult acute mental health ward

Offer psychological consultation to hospital staff (e.g. team formulation, teaching sessions, joint working, supervision and staff support groups).

Supervise Assistant Psychologist.

Clinical work with service users and carers involving assessment (including behavioural support assessments), formulation and interventions with varied and complex mental health presentations.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives in a ward/community team, as well as contributing to projects arising from the Inpatients Psychological Therapies Team.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 5 must haves for you to be considered for this role:

Postgraduate doctoral qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)

You will have experience working with adults and/or older adults with complex mental health problems and have excellent therapeutic and management skills.

You will enjoy working in teams and providing psychological consultation, teaching and supervision.

Calm, confident and assertive in emotionally demanding situations, you will be astute at setting and maintaining professional boundaries and will be efficient at dealing with distressing or hostile situations and behaviour.

Self-motivated and confident, you will show initiative and a determination to support clients and their families through creative engagement. This includes an ability to work integratively in your clinical work.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Catherine Evans-Jones on 0118 605186 or email: [email protected] who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology (or equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996 or for those who completed their training overseas)
• Registered as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• (Eligibility for) Chartered Membership of British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• Additional training and accreditations (or working towards these) in relevant therapeutic approaches or psychological models to reflect post qualification interests/ specialism (e.g., specific therapy models and accreditations, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology etc).

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of training and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models or therapeutic approaches relevant to the post
• Commitment to continuing professional development as recommended by the relevant accrediting body

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in evidence-based ways with services users (and their carers/families) presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the range of settings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, such as serious mental illness, child and sexual abuse, exploitation, and complex family dynamics
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency environments
• Experience of service development and carrying out clinical audits, evaluative research and applying the findings
• Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access to the service

Desirable

• Experience of delivering teaching and training to staff
• Experience of providing clinical supervision, mentoring and structured guidance to other staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge, skills and abilities in the practice of assessment, formulation and intervention, relevant to the specialist modality and service area
• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and how to undertake these activities in an NHS context, including how to implement learning
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and other professional colleagues, both within and outside of an NHS setting
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement
• The ability and skills to act as an advocate for the service, to engage and foster positive relationships with all health professionals in promoting the good integration of the service within the wider health care system
• Advanced IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS Office/Teams, One Consultation and the Internet)

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

Mount Farm Surgery is looking to welcome a qualified and experienced clinical pharmacist into our busy practice, to play a full and active role within our multi-disciplinary team. The role is offered on afull-time basis, Monday-Friday.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas
• Be a prescriber, or completing training to become a prescriber, and work with and alongside the general practice team
• Be involved in the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication Programme)
• Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities
• Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across the wider health and social care system

There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

About us

Mount Farm Surgery is a modern, efficient, and well-equipped GP surgery in the Moreton Hall area of Bury St. Edmunds. First established in Looms Lane in Bury St. Edmunds, we moved to the Moreton Hall Estate approximately thirty years ago, which was built on the original Moreton Hall farmland at the top of Mount Road (hence the name Mount Farm). The practice currently has just over 16,000 registered patients. Proactive and holistic care: We endeavour to offer proactive care to ensure the best of health for our patients. Often health issues are related to other aspects of a patients lifestyle, and we believe in helping patients improve their overall health and well-being, wherever possible taking the opportunity to prevent illness and not just treat it. We routinely check up on patients with long-term conditions to ensure we are providing effective care. We also run a series of clinics and patient workshops that provide valuable help and support to those dealing with long-term conditions such as asthma and diabetes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of a degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
• Post-qualification experience in pharmacy (hospital, primary care or community), or working towards obtaining this;
• Qualified independent prescriber, or working towards this;
• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).

Experience

Essential

• Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice;
• Ability to demonstrate general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas;
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions;
• Ability to demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individuals;
• Ability to recognise priorities when problem-solving and identify deviations from normal patterns, referring to seniors or GPs with confidence, when appropriate;
• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct;
• Ability to assist patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance;
• Non-judgemental attitude and ability to be flexible and adaptable;
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills;
• Understand the need for patient 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.

UK Registration

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced care worker looking to grow your career? Do you enjoy supporting others, building strong relationships, and making a real difference by helping people feel safe, valued, and cared for? Were looking for a Field Care Supervisor in Weymouth who is passionate about supporting both our clients and our care teams, someone who enjoys being out in the community, sharing a smile and making sure everyone feels supported. Alongside a rewarding role, youll enjoy: Up to £28,000 per year + £4K On Call, Refer-a-friend bonus, earn up to £1,000*, Mileage allowance - 32p per mile, Great career development opportunities, Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, Blue Light Card discount package, Company pension scheme. What were looking for Youll be someone who enjoys connecting with people and supporting others to do their best work. Experience in social care at a supervisory level A well-organised, self-motivated approach, Availability to work 40 hours per week, including on-call duties, A full UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced care worker looking to grow your career? Do you enjoy supporting others, building strong relationships, and making a real difference by helping people feel safe, valued, and cared for? Were looking for a Field Care Supervisor in Weymouth who is passionate about supporting both our clients and our care teams. Alongside a rewarding role, youll enjoy a salary up to £28,000 per year plus £4K for on-call duties. Other benefits include a refer-a-friend bonus, mileage allowance, great career development opportunities, fully funded training up to QCF Level 5, a Blue Light Card discount package, and a company pension scheme. Youll be someone who enjoys connecting with people and supporting others to do their best work. Requirements include experience in social care at a supervisory level, a self-motivated approach, availability to work 40 hours per week including on-call duties, a full UK driving licence, and at least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK.

About us

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you an experienced care worker looking to grow your career?

Do you enjoy supporting others, building strong relationships, and making a real difference by helping people feel safe, valued, and cared for?

Were looking for a Field Care Supervisor in Weymouth who is passionate about supporting both our clients and our care teams, someone who enjoys being out in the community, sharing a smile and making sure everyone feels supported.

Alongside a rewarding role, youll enjoy:

• Up to £28,000 per year + £4K On Call
• Refer-a-friend bonus, earn up to £1,000*
• Mileage allowance - 32p per mile
• Great career development opportunities
• Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light Card discount package
• Company pension scheme

What were looking for

Youll be someone who enjoys connecting with people and supporting others to do their best work.

• Experience in social care at a supervisory level
• A well-organised, self-motivated approach
• Availability to work 40 hours per week, including on-call duties
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK

A day in the life of a Field Care Supervisor

As a Field Care Supervisor, youll be a key point of support for both clients and care staff. Youll spend time out in the community visiting clients, checking in with your team, and ensuring everyone feels confident, supported, and able to deliver high-quality care.

In this role, you will:

• Carry out care assessments and regular reviews
• Monitor the wellbeing and safety of clients
• Support and develop care staff through guidance and regular supervision
• Help foster a culture where people feel comfortable raising concerns and sharing ideas
• Ensure safeguarding practices and safety standards are consistently upheld

Youll also take part in the on-call rota, with some weekend working required.

Ready to take the next step in your rewarding care career? Apply today.

About us

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in social care at a supervisory level. A well-organised, self-motivated approach. Availability to work 40 hours per week, including on-call duties. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK.