Job summary

The CRHTT and Kelvin Grove (Crisis House) operates a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week service for people aged 18 years and above who are experiencing a mental health crisis or requiring support to be discharged from the acute wards. The service will maintain focus on identifying, assessing and care planning for service users.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be self-motivating with the ability to demonstrate accurate formulations of mental state, risk and need for people in a mental health crisis and take into account medical, social & cultural factors and referring on to other disciplines in the team or other agencies as appropriate within the given time frames for the service. In particular you will be expected to assess and update risk on each contact and be fully aware of the safeguarding concerns.

About us

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

Job summary

Looking for the next step in your career? Look no further! We have an opportunity for aPrincipal Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to work in our South Bedfordshire Adult Community Mental Health Services network in a post which has leadership elements alongside clinical and supervision responsibilities. You will provide senior clinical and strategic input into these two local services which provide care and support for people (and their families) who experience serious mental health difficulties, such as psychosis and complex emotional needs. Whilst we are seeking full time hours for this post, we could consider an applicant who can offer part-time hours of 0.8wte or more, or applicants who can offer a job-share at 1.0wte hours. The main duties involve ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality comprehensive specialist psychological service to the service users of the Community Mental Health Teams. You will work closely with the team managers and senior clinicians in leadership roles, and be part of a thriving multi-disciplinary network of mental health professionals, Peer Support Workers, VCSE partners and administrators. There is a dedicated group of psychologists (including assistant psychologists and Clinical Associates in Psychology) and therapists for whom you would provide supervision and leadership.

Main duties of the job

The candidate will be experienced in working with this client group and be familiar with NHS services, have a track record of working to develop and support multidisciplinary approaches and pathways, and have experience in the management of demand and flow through services. Experience in supervision, consultation, leadership, and service development is essential, along with highly developed clinical skills in assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for people presenting in secondary care mental health services. The psychologists and services in our area place high value on trauma-informed care and on co-production, quality improvement and innovation, and on improving access for people in our diverse and rural communities - so we are very interested in hearing from people whose core values align with those.

The post requires people to be able to travel to locations around rural South Bedfordshire.

About us

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and expanding team on AMU Short Stay. AMU Short Stay is within the Emergency Quadrant and is an area of continuous development.

AMU Short Stay is looking for highly motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and wish to contribute to our vision of providing compassionate care. We are seeking to recruit healthcare assistants who can make a difference with their dedication and expertise whilst upholding the trusts values and behaviours. We are a friendly department with a positive ethos.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management.

The successful candidates will work within the Emergency Quadrant which consists of ED, AMU Short Stay and AMU Assessment. This role can be challenging at times, however you will be working as part of a well established team.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Are you a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist looking to gain experience in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation?

Or are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist keen to broaden your expertise this field?

Were looking for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our established therapy team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist skills while making a real difference to the lives of people recovering from traumatic and acquired brain injuries.

Offering a permanent contract working three days per week, this role could be ideal for a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist looking to build their experience, or an experienced psychologist seeking to further their career in specialist neurorehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre provides intensive inpatient rehabilitation for people with complex needs following a brain injury. Our service includes 29 Level 1 and 23 Level 2 neurorehabilitation beds, supporting patients from across the South West.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, youll contribute to the assessment and rehabilitation of patients experiencing cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties following brain injury. Youll have the opportunity to apply your psychological knowledge in a specialist clinical setting, helping patients work towards meaningful rehabilitation goals and supporting their families and carers throughout the process.

You dont need to be an established neuropsychology specialist to apply. Were keen to hear from Clinical Psychologists with an interest in neuropsychological approaches and a commitment to developing their skills. Support will be available to pursue the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN), alongside ongoing clinical supervision and professional development.

If youre passionate about helping people rebuild their lives following brain injury and want to grow your career within a supportive, specialist team, wed love to hear from you.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job summary

Due to the current post holders relocation, we are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician. This role will provide technical support to the Clinical Pharmacists and other clinicians within Old School Surgery to ensure professional operational standards and excellence in pharmaceutical care and safety are maintained.

The post holder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

This post is part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme for PCNs funded by NHS England

You will join a large, valued and supportive clinical pharmacy team (6 Pharmacists and 1 other Pharmacy Technician) based solely at Old School Surgery and play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, and quality improvement, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and other allied health professionals to improve outcomes for our population of over 32,000 patients.

This is ideally a full-time position, across 4 or 5 days, but consideration will be given to excellent candidates who may prefer slightly fewer hours.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be an integral part of our pharmacy team within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will:

Work with our Clinical Pharmacists to ensure patients are managing their medication safely and support the safe, accurate and timely prescribing of medication.

Provide technical and administrative support to the Clinical Pharmacists and Clinicians.

Support the Primary care team with audits, guidance and respond to queries around medication from patients, their carers, and other health professionals.

About us

The Old School Surgery is a large, innovative and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff.

We offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements where possible.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.
• Regular Lunch & Learn educational sessions.
• Access to our in-house Wellbeing Team and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Newly refurbished staff facilities including free fresh-ground coffee, fruit and snacks.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• An amazing bean to cup coffee machine (free)
• Free, fresh fruit and milk, chilled mineral water and biscuits provided every day.
• Secure bike storage, clothes drying and shower facilities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives, yoga sessions and social events.
• Beautiful outdoor terrace and staff social spaces.
• Opportunities for professional development and postgraduate learning.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Physiotherapists and an experienced administrative team.

We are proud of our positive culture, strong team ethos and commitment to staff wellbeing. If you enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a real difference to patients, we'd love to hear from you.

Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work on Cubley Court Female, an Older Adult inpatient ward caring for Older Adults from Derby and Derbyshire, diagnosed with Organic mental illness.

Please be mindful that the wards provide a 24-hour, year-round inpatient service.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the team, you will deliver high standards of person -centred care showing empathy, patience and understanding at all times.

We work as part of a multi- disciplinary team, and you will work within the Trust Core Care Standards and always promoting independence, recovery, and service user dignity. You would be an active and supportive member of the team.

As a Nursing Assistant you will be actively involved in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of qualified nurses and be accountable for the reporting of the care you give to qualified nursing staff.

We offer ongoing training and development, clinical supervision & managerial supervision, an annual PADR.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work on Cubley Court Female, an Older Adult inpatient ward caring for Older Adults from Derby and Derbyshire, diagnosed with Organic mental illness.

Please be mindful that the wards provide a 24-hour, year-round inpatient service.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the team, you will deliver high standards of person -centred care showing empathy, patience and understanding at all times.

We work as part of a multi- disciplinary team, and you will work within the Trust Core Care Standards and always promoting independence, recovery, and service user dignity. You would be an active and supportive member of the team.

As a Nursing Assistant you will be actively involved in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of qualified nurses and be accountable for the reporting of the care you give to qualified nursing staff.

We offer ongoing training and development, clinical supervision & managerial supervision, an annual PADR.

About us

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Rapid Access to Social Care (RASC) Care Co-Ordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of timely, person-centered care by undertaking assessments, coordinating care and support packages, and facilitating safe discharge and admission avoidance pathways.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will liaise with healthcare professionals, patients, carers and external agencies to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time.

The post holder will be responsible for managing referrals, coordinating patient pathways, maintaining accurate records, identifying and escalating risks, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

The role requires excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment. The Care Co-ordinator will contribute to improving patient outcomes, promoting independence and ensuring efficient use of health and social care resources.

Main duties of the job

To assess, coordinate and facilitate health and social care support for patients within the Rapid Access to Social Care service, ensuring timely interventions, safe discharge planning, admission avoidance and effective communication with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Job summary

Would you like to work alongside other friendly, enthusiastic and supportive psychological therapists in Adult Community Mental Health in Bolsover in Derbyshire? We are looking for a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Band 8B to provide cover for a maternity leave in the North County area of Derbyshire, based in Bolsover. This role is 22.5 hours (3 days per week) for 54 weeks, commencing in January or sooner.

Our team of Psychologists & Psychological therapists are passionate about developing services that create meaningful change based on lived experience, so that people flourish, feel connected and empowered to pursue their aspirations.

We warmly welcome enquiries for a chat about options and your interests.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to provide individual and group clinical work jointly with your colleagues. You will also promote psychological ideas by offering advice and consultation in addition to supervision and training to colleagues, multi-disciplinary practitioners, the wider organisation and contribute to service development. As a senior psychological clinician, you will also be providing leadership, supervision and management roles across the North County as well as providing clinical work in the Bolsover locality.

We support and develop our staff to work with complexity, for example, by access to training resources to support your work. We offer specialist clinical supervision 1:1 or in facilitated groups e.g. CFT, complex trauma and dissociation supervision.

Working in our friendly care group of Psychology and Psychological Therapies, you will be well supported in CPD opportunities. Our team report feeling valued and supported working in a service focused on staff well-being and development, and service transformation.

About us

You will be based in the Bolsover Adult CMHT, joining a dynamic group of over 260 staff in our care group of Psychology & Psychological Therapies. We are committed to our compassionate framework within which your development and well-being will be nurtured. You will be joining us at a time of exciting, innovative and values based transformation as we develop and progress our services to deliver place based and needs led integrated care across our localities, with trauma informed and trauma sensitive practice at the forefront of these developments.

This is an exciting transformational time for us in developing our services with our focus on 'Living Well' Community Mental Health Framework changes and developing trauma-informed care in our CMHTs: transformation movements with collaboration, lived experience and compassionate relationships at their core and in which Psychological Services have a pivotal role.

Job summary

Walsall East 2 PCN are looking to appoint a qualified Paramedic to join our team.

We are a forward thinking PCN with patient care at the center of everything we do.

We have a team of 3 paramedics who cover across the 5 practices. The role is well embedded into all 5 practices and they appreciate the benefit that a Paramedic brings to their patient care.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Paramedic within Walsall East 2 PCN includes providing autonomous assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting with acute, urgent and long-term conditions. This will be both during a clinic held at a practice and to housebound patients.

About us

We are a 5 practice Primary Care Network located in the east of Walsall. We have a population of around 43,000 patients and have a higher than national average of over 65 year olds.

The ARRS team is made up of Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GPs, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, First Contact Physios and GP assistants.

Job summary

Ellern Mede Barnet is excited to recruit an assistant psychologist skilled at working with young adults (18+ years) with eating disorders and complex co-morbid presentations e.g. ASC, complex trauma, emerging EUPD, depression, OCD and self-harm. You will be well-supported in an established and valued role, working within the multi-disciplinary team and alongside colleagues in the psychological therapies team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing time limited, focused psychological interventions, including 1-1 sessions and co-facilitating groups, and work in a psychologically informed way alongside other members of the psychology team and wider MDT. There will be opportunities to contribute to staff training and support for ward staff, as well as involvement in routine outcome monitoring and service evaluations under the supervision of a qualified psychologist. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organisational skills, and an outstanding ability to build positive working relationships with patients, carers and colleagues. The main clinical duties will include:

• To undertake protocol based psychological assessments as appropriate, including neuropsychological tests, psychometric assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observations and semi-structured interviews as directed by a qualified psychologist.
• To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving psychological interventions (e.g. informed by principles of CBT, DBT or PBS for eating disorders and co-morbidities such as autism, trauma, OCD, emotional dysregulation, self-harm and behaviour that challenge) under the supervision of a qualified psychologist.
• To assist in the preparation of CPA and other reports under the guidance of a qualified psychologist.

About us

Ellern Mede is a leading specialist mental healthcare provider, offering tailored care for individuals of all ages (8+). With over 25 years of dedicated service, Ellern Mede is recognised for its positive outcomes and ability to provide personalised care for individuals with severe and complex mental health needs. Alongside our recognised expertise in eating disorders, we support people with a range of complex and co-occurring needs. We take a holistic approach, shaping care to support the individual's long-term recovery and independence. We work nationally and internationally with NHS commissioners, insurers, overseas governments, and private funders to provide bespoke inpatient placements.

Job summary

Are you passionate about psychological approaches and making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people experiencing mental health difficulties?

The Older Adult Mental Health Psychology Service is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 5 Low Intensity Psychological Therapy Practitioner based at St Brynach's Day Hospital, Bro Cerwyn, Haverfordwest.

The successful applicant will work across acute and community older adult mental health services, alongside other Low Intensity Psychological Therapy Practitioners across the three counties. The post offers regular peer support, clinical supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to develop and evaluate innovative ways of delivering psychological interventions across inpatient and community settings.

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic practitioner who is committed to improving psychological care and contributing to service development.

Whether your aspiration is a future career in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Therapies or broader mental health services, this post provides an excellent foundation, offering opportunities to develop assessment, formulation, therapeutic and service development skills whilst working alongside experienced psychology professionals across inpatient and community settings.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of Clinical Psychologists and Registered Psychological Therapists:

Undertake psychologically informed assessments using interviews, observations, rating scales and outcome measures.

Assist in the formulation and delivery of low intensity psychological interventions in individual and group formats across inpatient and community settings.

Support the administration, scoring and interpretation of psychometric measures and outcome data.

Contribute to clinical reports,correspondence and care planning.

Assist in the development, facilitation and evaluation of group interventions.

Contribute to service evaluation,audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Be a visible and valued member of ward and Community Mental Health Team settings, contributing to multidisciplinary working and psychologically informed care.

Support team formulation, reflectivepractice and teaching initiatives.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Northallerton CAMHS team for 12 months.

Supervised by a Clinical Psychologist and Principal Psychologist, the successful candidate will work alongside a supportive, innovative and collaborative multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality and timely evidence-based care to young people in the community. The team offers assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of mental health presentations including ADHD.

Work may include but not exclusive to - 1:1 therapeutic work, group work, ADHD Pathway elements, co-creation and service involvement input, training and use of psychological assessment tools

Applicants must have a degree in Psychology and be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Sponsorship may be available for this role in specific circumstances in line with Home Office regulations, where applicants were granted permission as a Skilled Worker under the immigration rules in place before 22 July 2025, and have had continuous permission as a Skilled Worker since then. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. VisitImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be involved in supporting the provision of psychologically informed care and psychological interventions through direct and indirect clinical activities. This will include attendance at multidisciplinary meetings, contribution to psychological assessment and formulation, developing support plans, non-pharmacological interventions, groups and evaluation of outcomes.

We have a commitment to staff development and have an excellent track record for developing our psychology workforce. Successful candidates will have good communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate empathy towards our client group.

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Job Title: Specialist CT Radiographer

Grade: NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) Band 6

Directorate: Clinical Support Services / Imaging

Reports To: CT Lead / Principal Radiographer

Accountable To: Radiography Professional Lead / Head of Radiology

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including full shift rotation: nights, weekends, and bank holidays)

Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

Job Purpose:

To work as an autonomous, highly skilled practitioner within the specialist CT team, delivering a high-quality, safe, and efficient diagnostic service. The post-holder will perform a comprehensive range of complex and advanced CT procedures, ensuring maximum diagnostic accuracy while adhering strictly to radiation protection regulations. As a specialist in a major teaching hospital, the role involves managing complex clinical workloads (including trauma, stroke, and cardiac pathways), supervising junior staff, and contributing to the clinical training of student radiographers.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the CT team, you will deliver high standards of care leading the site CT team, working to build a service that is progressive and responsive to service needs, while being safe and cost effective.

It is important that you are able to work autonomously and are able to work flexibly within a team using your clinical expertise to provide a quality CT service.

You will need to be an experienced radiographer with some CT experience who is dynamic, highly driven, motivated, and experienced to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive vision for the development of new services for patients.

This post is full time with an expectation to be able to work across site when required and must have previous NHS experience.

Across UHB, the CT Imaging team run a twenty four hour service with out of hours on site emergency access to Imaging. You will be expected to participate in the 7-day shift system including nights, weekends, bank holidays and on call.

The CT service performs a wide variety of examinations on a range of Siemens CT scanners, and you will be expected to perform patient cannulation as required.

You will be expected to influence all related aspects of care and management of patients. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals, be enthusiastic and committed to making a difference, and possess a desire to improve practice through ongoing personal and professional development.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced ward psychologist to work in the older people's in-patient services in Ealing. There are two wards, one which focuses on people with dementia, but also includes frail older people with functional mental health needs, while the other is a step down ward for people who are awaiting the completion of discharge arrangements. The post holder will be a key part of the ward MDT, providing more complex formulations and promoting a psychological understanding of service users' presentation. They will also complete assessment and intervention with a focus on developing our discharge pathways to ensure seamless links to our community teams. As part of this work we will also be working with the families of those people who are returning home and the staff in a variety of supported living environments for those who need greater support.

Main duties of the job

This post is based in Jubilee Ward St Bernard's Hospital in Ealing and The Limes which is based in Southall. The post holder will jointly supervise the Assistant Psychologist for the wards alongside the other ward psychologist based in Hammersmith and Fulham.

You will have regular individual supervision from an experienced Clinical Psychologist and be part of a strong local psychology service working within Older People's Mental Health Services. You would also have access wider Trust resources for continuing professional development. The Trust values training highly and will support you with external training programs if needed for the role. The Trust is developing a wide range of resources for staff wellbeing and actively promotes inclusivity in its staff and aims for our teams to reflect the diverse communities that we serve.

Research activity is also encouraged and well supported within the service with a dedicated research team sharing the services offices.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Moorland, a men's category C Prison and young offender institution located in South Yorkshire.

Hours

37.5 hours a week working 07:30 - 17:30 three days a week and 07:30 - 17:00 the other day a week. Shifts spread across 7 days. Includes 2 weekends a month and bank holiday working.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £41,658 per annum FTE - 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 they 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
• 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 summary

The Trust has an exciting opportunity for a full-time specialist ePMA pharmacist to join our pharmacy team.

• Are you an established Pharmacist who wants to deliver high quality pharmaceutical care using an electronic prescribing and record system in a hospital team?
• Are you interested in delivering quality improvement through digital technologies?

If so, come and join us at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

This exciting role will provide you with a range of experiences in ePMA system development, providing clinical decision support and medication safety features across various functionalities within the system.

You will also be part of the clinical services team, providing clinical care to a variety of medical, surgical and admissions wards.

Main duties of the job

A flavour of your day to day

Your week will consist of a mixture of clinical and digital activities. Within your digital role, you will work with the ePMA Meds Team and wider digital team to provide maintenance and improvements to the trusts electronic prescribing system.

Working clinically, you will deliver direct, patient-facing care ensuring the safe and appropriate use of medicines across the Trust.

Through the structured rotation plan you will be exposed to, and work within, a number of clinical areas, including:

Medical wards

Surgical wards

Admissions wards

Inpatient and outpatient dispensary

The department works on an extended hours, seven day pharmacy service on a rostered basis, as well as providing an on-call service out of hours, which you will be involved in.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-8350869-C

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

• Act as a specialist pharmacist for the medicines management and pharmaceutical aspects of the Trust e-Care system
• Act as the Pharmacy departments link with the Trust/Cerner e-Care team
• In conjunction with the Lead Specialist EPMA Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO) ensure that the available Pharmacy resources are suitably trained with respect to the e-Care system and developed to ensure the effective provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service.
• In conjunction with the Lead Specialist EPMA Pharmacist & CPIO ensure that the e-Care drug dictionary is maintained and updated.
• In conjunction with the Lead Specialist EPMA Pharmacist & CPIO ensure that all e-Care content and functionality is up to date and fit for purpose.
• In conjunction with the Trust Medication Safety Officer review any e-Care related medication incidents to ensure that system related risks are highlighted and minimised.
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards and the dispensary as rostered.
• To give professional advice on pharmaceutical matters to medical, nursing and other professional staff.
• To participate in flexible working hours in accordance with Trust policy.
• Providing on-call/out of hours support to the Trust on a rostered basis.

Job description Job responsibilities Job summary Act as a specialist pharmacist for the medicines management and pharmaceutical aspects of the Trust e-Care system Act as the Pharmacy departments link with the Trust/Cerner e-Care team In conjunction with the Lead Specialist EPMA Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO) ensure that the available Pharmacy resources are suitably trained with respect to the e-Care system and developed to ensure the effective provision of a comprehensive pharmacy service. In conjunction with the Lead Specialist EPMA Pharmacist & CPIO ensure that the e-Care drug dictionary is maintained and updated. In conjunction with the Lead Specialist EPMA Pharmacist & CPIO ensure that all e-Care content and functionality is up to date and fit for purpose. In conjunction with the Trust Medication Safety Officer review any e-Care related medication incidents to ensure that system related risks are highlighted and minimised. Provide a clinical pharmacy service to allocated wards and the dispensary as rostered. To give professional advice on pharmaceutical matters to medical, nursing and other professional staff. To participate in flexible working hours in accordance with Trust policy. Providing on-call/out of hours support to the Trust on a rostered basis.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• M.Pharm/B Pharm/BSc Pharmacy.
• Registered with the GPhC.
• Post Graduate qualification in clinical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or demonstration of equivalent experience

Desirable

• Membership of RPSGB.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates a professional attitude and understands professionalism.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work calmly and in an organised fashion in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Approachable and supportive to peers and other staff.
• Good team member.
• Ability to work well on own initiative.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives.
• Positive attitude towards personal/self-development
• Flexibility to work in different areas

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy
• Knowledge of electronic prescribing and administration systems
• Recent experience of working in hospital Pharmacy
• Clinical pharmacy ward experience
• Experience of patient counselling
• Experience of using high level IT functionality

Desirable

• Experience of out of hours Pharmacy service
• Experience of therapeutic drug monitoring
• Experience of updating back office functions of electronic prescribing / record systems

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Expected to deal with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner
• Close liaison with co-workers in the department and throughout the trust is vital
• Expected to have a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical issues
• Evidence of self-motivated professional development
• Expected to participate in the out of hours and bank holiday rotas
• Expected to participate in the flexible hours, Saturday and bank holiday rotas
• Ability to travel

Desirable

• Familiar with standard IT systems

Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential M.Pharm/B Pharm/BSc Pharmacy. Registered with the GPhC. Post Graduate qualification in clinical Pharmacy or nearing completion, or demonstration of equivalent experience Desirable Membership of RPSGB. Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrates a professional attitude and understands professionalism. Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to work calmly and in an organised fashion in a busy environment. Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines. Approachable and supportive to peers and other staff. Good team member. Ability to work well on own initiative. Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and patients. Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives. Positive attitude towards personal/self-development Flexibility to work in different areas Experience and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of hospital pharmacy Knowledge of electronic prescribing and administration systems Recent experience of working in hospital Pharmacy Clinical pharmacy ward experience Experience of patient counselling Experience of using high level IT functionality Desirable Experience of out of hours Pharmacy service Experience of therapeutic drug monitoring Experience of updating back office functions of electronic prescribing / record systems Skills & Abilities Essential Expected to deal with members of the public and other health care workers in a professional manner Close liaison with co-workers in the department and throughout the trust is vital Expected to have a broad knowledge of pharmaceutical issues Evidence of self-motivated professional development Expected to participate in the out of hours and bank holiday rotas Expected to participate in the flexible hours, Saturday and bank holiday rotas Ability to travel Desirable Familiar with standard IT systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Be responsible for providing a range of personal care to patients and for carrying out a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.Undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care/clinical and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

As an Imaging assistant you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in the Trust and at our community sites. Your role is to support the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate care to patients and their relatives.

Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa not Available

Please note that a Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

• Work under the direction of a registered healthcare professional, participating in clinical care, prioritising workload appropriately and meeting competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness.
• Work as part of a clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual, in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and toileting.
• Prepare and support patients for a range of radiological examinations and procedures ensuring confidentiality and patient privacy is maintained.
• Support moving and handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning, and observe for pressure areas and skin integrity. Report findings to service manager/senior colleague if appropriate.
• Proactively review patient's medical record/history to obtain relevant information in order to proceed with the examination/procedure for example e-GFR and previous imaging. Seek advice from senior radiographer or nurse if below set threshold.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, families and carers as required for the duration of the examination/procedure. This involves developing trust and confidence in a very short space of time.
• Be aware of the patient's needs - emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.

Please see full job description for further details.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

179-8169888-C-A

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description to view main responsibilities of role.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description Job responsibilities Please see full job description to view main responsibilities of role. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Person Specification

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• oExperience of working in a health, social or residential care setting
• oTo demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
• oDemonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
• oAbility to work in a multi-agency team
• oAbility to work alone or in small team
• oAbility to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of being an Imaging Assistant or Health Care Support Worker

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oGood communication skills (written and verbal)
• oAbility to support patients
• oPlan and prioritise own workload
• oAble to manage and organise own time effectively
• oAbility to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence
• oConfidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures
• oContribute to the ongoing assessment and planning during the patients care episode
• oDemonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others
• oAbility to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures
• oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role.

Personal qualities

Essential

• oProfessional outlook and positive attitude.
• oCommitted to delivering high standards of patient care.
• oFlexible approach to working hours and duties.
• oAbility to work in different situations/locations to include community sites at Thetford and Sudbury.

Education and qualifications

Essential

• oGood level of written language and IT skills
• oNVQ level 3 or equivalent or has equivalent clinical experience.
• oEvidence of ongoing CPD
• oCare Certificate or willingness to work towards.

Desirable

• oGCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4 -9 or functional skills or equivalent

Person Specification Experience and knowledge Essential oExperience of working in a health, social or residential care setting oTo demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge oDemonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns oAbility to work in a multi-agency team oAbility to work alone or in small team oAbility to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds Desirable oPrevious experience of being an Imaging Assistant or Health Care Support Worker Skills and abilities Essential oGood communication skills (written and verbal) oAbility to support patients oPlan and prioritise own workload oAble to manage and organise own time effectively oAbility to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence oConfidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures oContribute to the ongoing assessment and planning during the patients care episode oDemonstrate the promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others oAbility to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures oOccupational health clearance to carry out duties of role. Personal qualities Essential oProfessional outlook and positive attitude. oCommitted to delivering high standards of patient care. oFlexible approach to working hours and duties. oAbility to work in different situations/locations to include community sites at Thetford and Sudbury. Education and qualifications Essential oGood level of written language and IT skills oNVQ level 3 or equivalent or has equivalent clinical experience. oEvidence of ongoing CPD oCare Certificate or willingness to work towards. Desirable oGCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4 -9 or functional skills or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children and young people? Are you looking to work as part of a supportive team in a flexible working environment whilst earning HCAS?

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team based in Reading.

Within this post you will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced team of therapists in a mix of community settings, educational settings, and homes, having independence and autonomy to manage your own caseload.

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in this role, you will be responsible for delivering high quality speech and language therapy services to children and young people with developmental and complex needs.

We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates genuine passion for assisting children and young people to reach their full potential. The position involves collaborating with advanced clinicians, enabling you to provide both communication therapy and specialist support in areas such as eating, swallowing, and drinking.

Full time position available, part-time considered. The role will involve some travel but also leaves room for some home working.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality assessment and interventions for children and young people with developmental / complex needs.

• Function as a specialist autonomous clinician, supporting delivery of the CYPIT model and providing support to more junior staff and students.

• Contribute to defined projects and service development initiatives as requested.

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and provide written therapy plans and reports including contribution to the EHC Assessment process and tribunals as required.

• Use needs-led, impact-based clinical decision making, and associated outcome measures.

• Provide specialist clinical care including assessment, diagnosis and intervention.

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

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-TAP-CFS7133

Job locations

Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ

Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Bea qualifiedSpeech and LanguageTherapist, with experience in assessingand treatingchildren and young peoplewith developmental and complex needs presentations

• Excellent communication skills

• Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

Ifyouresomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care,you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedont hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450 or email:[email protected] delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Bea qualifiedSpeech and LanguageTherapist, with experience in assessingand treatingchildren and young peoplewith developmental and complex needs presentations Excellent communication skills Hold a full UK driving license, with access to using a vehicle for work purposes For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. Ifyouresomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care,you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedont hesitate to call: Gemma West on 07789741450 or email:[email protected] delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Professional qualification
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree
• Post graduate clinical experience in relevant professional background
• Ability to demonstrate required clinical knowledge of up to date speech and language interventions and service issues
• An understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people

Desirable

• Clinical Educators course

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Recognised CPD in relevant Children's therapy interventions

Previous Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity
• Experience with developing and delivering training programmes to support service delivery
• Experience of evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language and communication conditions
• Able to demonstrate a clinical knowledge and familiarisation with a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools relevant to speech and language therapy interventions
• Experienced and able to demonstrate a commitment to integrated working and close partnership working with external partners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people
• Evidence of an understanding and application of impact based Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value
• Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development
• Excellent, succinct written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations
• Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues
• Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care
• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to act as a role model to others in adopting change

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across localities, as required
• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal
• Able to deliver presentations to a high standard

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Professional qualification Professional knowledge acquired through degree Post graduate clinical experience in relevant professional background Ability to demonstrate required clinical knowledge of up to date speech and language interventions and service issues An understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people Desirable Clinical Educators course Continuous Professional Development Essential Recognised CPD in relevant Children's therapy interventions Previous Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with families from a wide variety of backgrounds including age and ethnicity Experience with developing and delivering training programmes to support service delivery Experience of evaluating and managing a range of developmental speech, language and communication conditions Able to demonstrate a clinical knowledge and familiarisation with a range of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools relevant to speech and language therapy interventions Experienced and able to demonstrate a commitment to integrated working and close partnership working with external partners Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Evidence of a value system which puts the child at the heart of actions Able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people Evidence of an understanding and application of impact based Care Planning approaches, and evidence of a belief in its value Able to use IT to support and innovate clinical development Excellent, succinct written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a calm and confident manner in stressful situations Ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge of current professional and statutory issues Ability to work across professional boundaries to effect seamless family care Ability to self-motivate Ability to act as a role model to others in adopting change Additional Requirements Essential Car Driver with access to own car and willingness to work across localities, as required Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal Able to deliver presentations to a high standard

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ

Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Erlegh House, University of Reading, Earley Gate, Whiteknights Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ

Whiteknights Road

Reading

RG6 6BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Assistant Psychologist Band 4 0.5 WTE - Fixed term until the end of November 2027.

We are pleased to be able to advertise an Assistant Psychologist post in our Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) based at the UHNM acute hospital. The ACCU has undergone significant expansion of its MDT rehabilitation across the care pathway, to include In-patients, ward follow up, and an out-patient clinic. The expansion includes the provision of psychology for patients, staff wellbeing and support for families/ carers.

This transformation has enabled the development of our specialist Critical Care Psychology Team. This includes a Consultant Psychologist, Principal Psychologists, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologists.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated assistant psychologist to support the delivery of psychological services across the care pathway.

Core features of the role will include:

• Providing structured interventions to manage low mood and anxiety under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist
• Provision of psycho-education to patients identified as being at risk of future psychological distress
• Administration and evaluation of appropriate assessment and screening tools and outcome measures
• Assistance with service development and evaluation

Previous experience of working with adults with physical or mental health problems is essential. Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the agreed Specialty, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist or Psychological Therapist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the supervisor and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team based at Breconshire War Memorial Hospital. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to support adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient,outpatient and community settings. With 1.6 WTE available, we welcome applications from clinicians seeking either full-time or part-time working patterns.

About the Role

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse adult caseload, providing assessment, treatment and management of adults with communication and swallowing difficulties across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and community settings.

About You

Essential: HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist with experience of adult communication and dysphagia management, excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.Desirable: Experience in community rehabilitation, frailty, stroke or neurological conditions.

Main duties of the job

What You Will Be Doing

o Assessing, diagnosing and managing adults with communication and swallowing disorders.o Providing dysphagia assessment and intervention.o Supporting patients, families and carers to achieve meaningful outcomes.o Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.o Delivering training and advice to carers and support staff.o Contributing to service development and quality improvement.

About us

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

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

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

Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [email protected]

Step into Health connects employers in the NHS to people from the Armed Forces community.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

Job summary

We have multiple exciting opportunities available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness. This is a Facilities Assistant role which will include working at satellite sites in the Shrewsbury area as required and also supporting our portering and catering teams as needed.

This is an alternate weekend working position. Shift pattern will be discussed further during interview.

We have vacancies working 6-12 or 8-2. We also offer weekend only working.

Full training will be given.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We look forward to receiving your application for employment. In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.

Main duties of the job

The role is multi-skilled, working across Cleanliness, Catering and Portering to support hospital services.

Staff will work shifts including early, late, night and weekend hours as part of a rota.

Duties include cleaning hospital areas, transporting patients and equipment, and helping with food service for patients, staff and visitors.

Team members must follow health and safety rules, infection control procedures and food hygiene standards.

The job involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving equipment and walking long distances.

Staff will also provide support in emergencies and assist patients, visitors and clinical teams when needed

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Devons Wellbeing Service is transforming how we support children and families, and we're looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join us on this journey.

Main duties of the job

You will join a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, intervention and consultation to children, young people and the adults who support them.

This is an opportunity to be part of a restorative, relational and trauma-informed service working with children and young people who are on the edge of care, returning home, in care or leaving care. Working alongside practitioners from a range of professional backgrounds, you will help ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

We recognise the vital role communication plays in children's relationships, wellbeing and life chances. Your expertise will help ensure communication needs are identified, understood and responded to effectively, particularly for children experiencing adversity and complex family circumstances. This is a unique opportunity to bring speech and language therapy into the heart of children's social care, influencing practice across the workforce and helping shape an innovative approach to supporting children and families across Devon.

About us

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Councils use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0011-26-10848

Job locations

County Hall

Topsham Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 4QD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.

How to Apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification on the right hand side.How to ApplyPlease ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relating to paediatric communication disorders including Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs).

Experience

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills on the links between SLCN, SEMH and trauma.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge of independent management of complex and highly specialised caseloads.
• Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and therapeutic tools with the ability to be flexible and adapt when young people are not always able to engage in formal assessment.
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, ability to plan
• workshops and teaching sessions appropriately for a variety of personnel or groups.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working across a range of contexts, e.g. education, social care and other specialist settings.

Desirable

• Competence in delivering language development training to both
• professional and untrained staff in the community.
• Experience supervising speech and language therapy programme
• implementation by early years and mainstream school staff.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relating to paediatric communication disorders including Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Desirable Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs). Experience Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge and skills on the links between SLCN, SEMH and trauma. Highly developed specialist knowledge of independent management of complex and highly specialised caseloads. Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and therapeutic tools with the ability to be flexible and adapt when young people are not always able to engage in formal assessment. Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, ability to plan workshops and teaching sessions appropriately for a variety of personnel or groups. Experience working within multidisciplinary teams. Experience working across a range of contexts, e.g. education, social care and other specialist settings. Desirable Competence in delivering language development training to both professional and untrained staff in the community. Experience supervising speech and language therapy programme implementation by early years and mainstream school staff.

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

Devon County Council

Address

County Hall

Topsham Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 4QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon County Council

Address

County Hall

Topsham Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 4QD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have a exciting role for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our friendly Physiotherapy team. You will play a key role in facilitating patients to reach their goals and discharge from Wexham Park Hospital, with a key support role in the inpatients team.

We are looking for candidates with good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly. Good written, computer, organisational and time management skills are essential. The successful candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Please include in your supporting information section of your application your understanding of a Band 3 role within the NHS and also include any experience you feel relevant to this role. Registered Physiotherapists need not apply.

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Main duties of the job

Following appropriate training and completion of competencies, you will play a key role in the rehabilitation intervention for medical patients. Working under the guidance of qualified physiotherapists, you will:

• Assist patients in restoring mobility and functional independence
• Carry out selected mobility and balance assessments
• Progress patients' mobility and exercise programmes
• Independently manage and discharge appropriate patients
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) handovers
• Identify patients for your caseload and escalate those needing physiotherapist review

You will receive regular supervision and ongoing support to ensure you feel confident and competent in your role.

Additional Responsibilities:This role also includes non-patient-facing tasks, such as:

• Monitoring and ordering clinical supplies.
• Cleaning and safety checks of physiotherapy equipment
• Supporting the organisation of cleaning rotas
• Contributing to the monthly physiotherapy assistant team meetings
• Getting involved in the care certificate process

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

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

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

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

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Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-NM381-B

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• After a period of training to be responsible unsupervised for implementing the standards and policies relevant to the speciality working within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Within specific guidelines and following training, to be solely responsible and accountable for a clinical case load working within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Following appropriate training you will complete transfer assessment & practice with other members of the MDT for patients after amputation surgery
• You will have the opportunity to assist qualified physiotherapist with out-patient treatments following amputation surgery
• To seek advice from Senior staff when: Progression of a specialised programme of treatment is required, Deterioration in the patients progress has occurred, Uncertain on how to proceed.
• To demonstrate a physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions and therapeutic handling without direct supervision. There is frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods of time during a day.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties adhering to the departments medical devices policy.

Management

• After a period of time in post, to be delegated a caseload to treat on a daily basis. This may include responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns, liaising with the Senior Physiotherapist.
• With some assistance to be able to manage potentially upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner including but not limited to elderly, confused patients and neurological events.
• To work well within the medical team and MDT to provide an efficient and effective service
• To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the Physiotherapy Manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken.
• To be responsible for cleaning and checking the conditions of relevant equipment

Administrative

• To undertake administrative duties e.g. basic reception desk cover when necessary, photocopying etc
• Ordering office / physiotherapy supplies as needed
• Collect and manage patient feedback questionnaires / responses etc.
• After instruction, being able to use electronic diary system EPIC for making / changing patient appointments and registering new patients on the system
• After instruction, to be able to locate / enter patient notes on EPIC electronic notes system
• To organise archiving / retrieval of patient notes, which are stored off site as and when required

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical After a period of training to be responsible unsupervised for implementing the standards and policies relevant to the speciality working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. Within specific guidelines and following training, to be solely responsible and accountable for a clinical case load working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. Following appropriate training you will complete transfer assessment & practice with other members of the MDT for patients after amputation surgery You will have the opportunity to assist qualified physiotherapist with out-patient treatments following amputation surgery To seek advice from Senior staff when: Progression of a specialised programme of treatment is required, Deterioration in the patients progress has occurred, Uncertain on how to proceed. To demonstrate a physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions and therapeutic handling without direct supervision. There is frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods of time during a day. To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties adhering to the departments medical devices policy. Management After a period of time in post, to be delegated a caseload to treat on a daily basis. This may include responding to urgent referrals and occasionally unpredictable work patterns, liaising with the Senior Physiotherapist. With some assistance to be able to manage potentially upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner including but not limited to elderly, confused patients and neurological events. To work well within the medical team and MDT to provide an efficient and effective service To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the Physiotherapy Manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken. To be responsible for cleaning and checking the conditions of relevant equipment Administrative To undertake administrative duties e.g. basic reception desk cover when necessary, photocopying etc Ordering office / physiotherapy supplies as needed Collect and manage patient feedback questionnaires / responses etc. After instruction, being able to use electronic diary system EPIC for making / changing patient appointments and registering new patients on the system After instruction, to be able to locate / enter patient notes on EPIC electronic notes system To organise archiving / retrieval of patient notes, which are stored off site as and when required Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information relating to this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy.
• NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Associate member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Documented evidence of C.P.D.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working on an acute NHS ward as a Band 2 Therapy assistant
• Clinical Assistant skills in area of rehab: Teaching/supervising/ correcting exercise
• Clinical Assistant skills in area of rehab: Mobilising patients

Desirable

• To have worked as part of an MDT.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Organisational skills, good time management, able to prioritise workload.
• IT literate
• Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups.

Desirable

• Logical, able to problem solve
• Teaching skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy. NVQ3 or equivalent experience Desirable Associate member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Documented evidence of C.P.D. Experience Essential Experience working on an acute NHS ward as a Band 2 Therapy assistant Clinical Assistant skills in area of rehab: Teaching/supervising/ correcting exercise Clinical Assistant skills in area of rehab: Mobilising patients Desirable To have worked as part of an MDT. Skills & Knowledge Essential Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication Organisational skills, good time management, able to prioritise workload. IT literate Ability to work single handed with individuals and groups. Desirable Logical, able to problem solve Teaching skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Every day, our Health Care Assistants make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. Whether supporting someone through an acute mental health crisis, helping an older person maintain their independence and dignity, or encouraging recovery in a specialist low secure environment, you will play a vital role in helping patients feel safe, supported and valued.

We are recruiting Health Care Assistants to join our inpatient mental health services across three wards within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust:

• Rydon Ward - Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service based at Wellsprings Hospital, Taunton.
• Pyrland Ward - Older Persons Mental Health Inpatient Service based in Taunton.
• Ash Ward - Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Service based at Broadway Health Park, Bridgwater.

We welcome applications from people at all stages of their career. You may already have experience in a healthcare or social care setting, or you may simply have the values, compassion and enthusiasm needed to support people during some of the most challenging times in their lives. If you're looking for a meaningful role with opportunities to learn, develop and grow within mental health services, we would love to hear from you.

As part of your application, please tell us which ward(s) you would like to be considered for and list your preferences in order. This helps us ensure we match successful candidates to the service that best suits their skills, interests and career goals.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will:

• Build positive, therapeutic relationships with patients and support their recovery journey.
• Support patients with day-to-day activities, personal care, nutrition, wellbeing and independence.
• Work alongside nurses, occupational therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Encourage participation in therapeutic, social and recovery-focused activities.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and supportive ward environment for patients, families and visitors.
• Observe and report changes in patients' physical or mental wellbeing, contributing to safe and effective care.
• Support the team in responding calmly and professionally to challenging situations using de-escalation techniques and specialist training.

We recognise that AI tools can be helpful when preparing job applications. However, we want to understand your experiences, skills and motivation for applying, so please ensure your supporting information genuinely reflects you.

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.