Job summary

Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people through the power of play.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and creative Health Play Specialist to join our dedicated team and help make healthcare experiences more positive, reassuring, and child-centred.

As a Health Play Specialist, you will use therapeutic play, creative activities, and age-appropriate interventions to help children and young people understand and cope with illness, medical procedures, treatment, and hospital stays. You will play a vital role in reducing anxiety, promoting emotional wellbeing, supporting development, and helping children feel safe, confident, and involved in their healthcare journey.

Working closely with children, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide individualised support that recognises each child's unique needs, abilities, and circumstances. You will use your communication skills, compassion, and creativity to build trusting relationships, prepare children for unfamiliar experiences, and help them manage the challenges associated with healthcare.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, ensuring children and young people receive compassionate, high-quality care that places their wellbeing and individual needs at the heart of everything you do.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

We know happy colleagues deliver better care. All our teams work in a supportive environment, which nurtures your wellbeing and provides opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We have an open, inclusive and diverse culture and we would like you to be part of the team.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Stoke on Trent NHS Talking Therapy Service to recruit a full time CBT Therapist on a temp, fixed term contract, ending Nov 27 to cover maternity leave.

Stoke-on-Trent NHS Talking Therapy Service is an innovative primary care service which involves partnership arrangements between North Staffordshire Combined Health Care (NSCHCT), Midland Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT), and the Third Sector. We are looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to provide a range of effective treatments for a broad range of common mental health problems in Primary Care, focusing on anxiety disorders and depression. Promoting excellence in the delivery of CBT, we are committed to continuing clinical training/development, supervision and support for all therapists in line with National Guidance and continue to strive as a high performing IAPT service. We are committed to promoting the wellbeing of client's and staff, and we support the intensive clinical skills training programs focusing on advanced level CBT competencies in a range of areas, including adapting treatment for clients with co-morbid long term physical conditions/medically unexplained symptoms.

You should have qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT from an accredited training provider, and have some experience of treating common mental health problems. Previous experience of working in a Talking Therapies service is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients with depression and the range of anxiety disorders.

Adhere to agreed activity relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week.

Attend regular clinical supervision and caseload management

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. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

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.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-PRC-8335019

Job locations

Hope Centre

Upper Huntbach St,

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 2DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding the job role and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details regarding the job role and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or Equivalent
• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression

Knowledge

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)

Desirable

• Trained in provision of supervision for CBT
• Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation

Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups Qualifications Essential Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or Equivalent Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner Desirable Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression Knowledge Essential Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007) Desirable Trained in provision of supervision for CBT Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Hope Centre

Upper Huntbach St,

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Hope Centre

Upper Huntbach St,

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Community Assessment, Stabilisation and Treatment Team (CASTT) North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust 37.5 hours per week (1.0 WTE)

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Assessment, Stabilisation and Treatment Team (CASTT), supporting our expanding Complex Emotional Needs Pathway.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking to develop clinical, research, and service evaluation skills within a specialist, trauma-informed service. The successful applicant will be supported by Clinical Psychologists and work as part of a welcoming and psychologically minded multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care for people experiencing complex emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist will play an important role in supporting ongoing service evaluation and research activity across the pathway. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the collection and analysis of routine outcome measures.
• Assisting service users to complete questionnaires before, during and after intervention.
• Conducting semi-structured interviews to help evaluate patient progress and experience.
• Collating and analysing data and contributing to service evaluation reports.
• Supporting the development of research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assisting qualified clinicians in delivering psychologically informed interventions, including opportunities to co-facilitate online Structured Clinical Management (SCM) skills groups.

The post also offers opportunities to gain experience across related services, helping the successful applicant develop a broad range of skills and experiences relevant to future professional development.

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

We have a fabulous opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our Stroke team which is currently located at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The role will include work across the hyperacute and the early rehabilitation stroke wards

The successful candidate will help with the development of the Neuropsychology service across the hyperacute and acute stroke wards, supporting a well-established multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and passionate about delivery of high- quality, person centred care to this client group

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to clients within a specialist service for patients who have experienced a stroke, including work within the hyperacute and early rehabilitation ward. Duties will include:

• Continually delivering and maintaining high standards
• Continuous service improvement
• Leadership and development of others
• Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved
• Continuous personal development
• Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement
• Data quality assurance
• Ensuring information is managed and applied appropriately and effectively
• Championing improvement through effective change management
• Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area

About us

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.

The Stroke Service provides exceptional levels of care and has been named the best in the country - achieving an A rating in July - September 2025 Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP). The service is undergoing significant investment in its workforce and infrastructure with a new unit being built at Ashford (opening in 2028).

This is an exciting time to join the service and the Trust.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our Primary Care Nurse Team at HMP Dovegate, a category B Prison located in Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.

Hours

• Monday - Sunday service
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday- Friday- 6:45am - 6.15pm
• Saturday and Sunday - 07:45am - 18.15pm
• Nights- 8:00pm - 7am

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £43,609 - £49,175 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

Main duties of the job

As a Paramedic, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Provide outstanding evidence based case 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 emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.
• Daily shift co-ordination responsibilities
• Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.

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.

• Qualified Paramedic
• Current professional registration (HCPC)
• Proven post-registration ambulance experience - 3 years post- qualified
• Evidence of continued professional development
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Proven experience in either: Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments or Minor injuries / illness

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nursing Associate to join the Community Hub at Parkside in Middlesbrough. The successful applicant must have already have completed the Nursing Associate foundation degree and be a registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register. This post is not offering the training to gain this qualification.

The successful applicant will work as part of the busy community team offering a recovery focused pathway to Service Users and will carry their own caseload as Lead Professional focusing around the maintenance and monitoring of our ADHD client base.

We are passionate on teamwork and collective leadership and the successful applicant will become part of a well established and effective team - helping to support our local community.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the busy integrated community mental health team offering a recovery focused interventions to service users.

The post holder will carry their own caseload as Lead Professional with supervision and support from the wider multi disciplinary team. This role will involve multiagency working and liaison with other services within Tees Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust.

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

An opportunity to join the North CNTW Pharmacy Team as an Advanced pharmacist practitioner delivering pharmacy services with Community Treatment Teams in Ashington and Blyth.

This is a rewarding role where pharmacy expertise is highly valued within supportive multidisciplinary teams. Alongside community-based clinical responsibilities, the post holder will be work as part of the wider pharmacy team to contribute to wider services, including duty pharmacist sessions at St George's and St Nicholas hospital, clinical supervision, education and service development activities.

The successful applicant will lead and deliver high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services, supporting service users with complex mental health needs and working collaboratively with carers, primary care colleagues and multidisciplinary teams. Playing a key role in optimising medicines use, developing services, and ensuring care is delivered in line with professional standards, legislation and best practice.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading specialist clinical pharmacy services within designated community mental health teams.
• Prescribing, reviewing and monitoring medicines to optimise treatment outcomes.
• Designing and implementing individualised pharmacological treatment plans.
• Providing expert medicines advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting safe prescribing practices and medicines optimisation.
• Ensuring robust medicines management and governance systems are maintained
• Facilitating effective communication and transfer of care between secondary and primary care services.
• Supporting the implementation of Shared Care Guidelines.
• Contributing to clinical supervision, education and training.
• Participating in dispensary and duty pharmacist services as required.
• On call duties on a rota basis
• Working flexibly across pharmacy services to meet the needs of service users and the Trust.

You will be a visible role model within the department, demonstrating professional leadership, sound clinical judgement and a commitment professional development and delivering outstanding patient-centred care.

Our pharmacy team is passionate about innovation, professional development and delivering exceptional care. Find out more by watching ourteam videoor viewing ourPharmacy Department brochure.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

The North East of England and Cumbria boasts some of Britain's most beautiful scenery, coastline and national parks. It offers affordable house prices, good connectivity and train links with some major cities. It can offer a fantastic quality of life and working for our Trust promotes a great work life balance. We have bases in many beautiful places which can give our staff the opportunity to explore some of these surrounding areas.

The Trust may also offer financial support for successful candidates who need to relocate.

As a department, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff to achieve the maximum they can from their career, whilst delivering outstanding patient centred care.

To find out more about our department and see what our team has to say you can watch our YouTube video https://youtu.be/JgVFF1jMsuY or view our departments brochure Pharmacy_Brochure_2026_updated.pdf

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

263-SS26-065-AB

Job locations

St Georges Park Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 2NU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must be registered with GPHC

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 20th October 2026

Closing date : 10thNovember 2026

We welcome your application

Job description Job responsibilities Applicants must be registered with GPHC Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th October 2026 Closing date : 10thNovember 2026 We welcome your application

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
• Registration as a Pharmacist with GPhC
• Postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum
• Qualified Pharmacist prescriber registered with the GPhC or working towards this qualification

Desirable

• Experienced Prescriber

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Up-to-date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation
• Experience within NHS pharmacy practice
• Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, GPhC standards and other local and national initiatives

Desirable

• Human resources management

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of a high level of professional organisation
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and time management skills

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy Registration as a Pharmacist with GPhC Postgraduate clinical qualification Or Evidence of portfolio working towards RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum Qualified Pharmacist prescriber registered with the GPhC or working towards this qualification Desirable Experienced Prescriber Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet mandatory requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council Up-to-date knowledge/ experience of relevant legislation Experience within NHS pharmacy practice Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, GPhC standards and other local and national initiatives Desirable Human resources management Skills and Competencies Essential Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Evidence of a high level of professional organisation Ability to adapt within a changing environment Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management Good conflict resolution skills Excellent planning, prioritisation and time management 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.

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

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 2NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 2NU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Alder Hey Outpatient Team as as a Band 3 Health Care Assistant.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high standards of care and a positive patient experience for children and young people in our Outpatients Department. The post holder will demonstrate effective communication skills, working closely within the Outpatients Nursing Team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include undertaking clinical measurements, observations and chaperoning,

Experience of working in a care environment with children/young people is advantageous, however an induction programme will be offered.

This role is offered as a full-time position (37.5hrs/week), across the working week - Monday to Friday.

Please note this job is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and otherprofessional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centred care to children and families. The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families. ? The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care. ? The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams? The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infectionin the clinical area? The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of whichmay be competency based.? The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and educationof new staff. ? Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support clinical team.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. All employees are expected to observe this policy in their behaviour to the public and fellow employees.

The creation of a safety culture within the Trust will result from effective teamwork. There is a contractual requirement on all employees to co-operate with their managers and colleagues in protecting the health and well-being of all people who work within, use, or are affected by, the Trust's services and activities.

The Trust conducts a system of performance and development planning as a key part of its annual business planning cycle. This ensures that all staff has an opportunity to take part in a discussion on the work they have done, and explore how they can improve and develop in their jobs, and formulating a set of personal objectives. This process includes a review of the job description on an annual basis.

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting all staff to balance work and other life needs. This is the responsibility of all employees and will be achieved by consultation, open communication and involvement of all team members.

Job summary

We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team, working at Desford Medical Centre. Whilst this is a fixed term position, it is going to cover 2 separate periods of maternity leave, with a provisional 18 month duration, but potentially extending to 21 months.

The FTE salary for this position is

• In probation - £53,625.31
• After probation - £54,697.82
• First annual appraisal - £55,791.55

This will be pro rata accordingly.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting with the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. The role will involve providing structured medication reviews, supporting patients with long-term conditions, undertaking medicines reconciliation and working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to work autonomously whilst also building strong relationships with practice teams and patients. Experience of working within Primary Care, General Practice or a patient-facing clinical role would be advantageous.

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

• NHS Pension
• Eyecare Scheme
• Funded CPD Days (where appropriate)
• NHS Staff Discount Scheme
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with length of service
• Sick Pay

Main duties of the job

To participate in the provision of a Clinical Pharmacy Service to our member GP Practices defined within the Primary Care Network geographical location.

The Clinical Pharmacist will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management and it is expected that the following will be undertaken -

Adhering to local prescribing formulary and undertaking cost-effective prescribing including Medication optimisation.

Undertake holistic structured medication reviews reducing inappropriate polypharmacy where appropriate.

Manage long term conditions.

Management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.

Manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation.

Acute prescription requests.

Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines.

Identifying and addressing medicines related issues while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN.

Complete audits as per the needs of the Practice or PCN

The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.

About us

Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd are a growing Federation, supporting Bosworth, Fosseway and Hinckley Central Primary Care Networks.

As an organisation, we currently have over 40 ARRS members of staff, of varying clinical grades.

Our pharmacist is the largest team, sitting at a team of 18 in total.

All of our pharmacists are supported to complete their CPPE, if not already completed, and we are incredibly proud to have say that all of our pharmacists hold their independent prescribing qualification.

Our head office is located 2 minutes away from Junction 2 of the M69, and located in a business centre, which was previously used as farm land.

We try and be as flexible as possible, whilst also supporting the needs of the practice. So whilst this role is advertised as an in practice position, the working pattern can be discussed individually, although any hours worked will need to align with practice opening hours.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join Linhope Habilitation Ward as a Band 3 Nursing Assistant within a Medium Secure Forensic Service. You will provide high quality, person-centred care to patients with complex mental health needs who require treatment within a secure environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients in their recovery, promote safety and security, and contribute to therapeutic interventions that enhance wellbeing and rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective therapeutic relationships.
• Compassion, empathy, and a non-judgemental approach to patient care.
• A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and recovery.
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Good observation skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and professional boundaries.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Resilience and emotional intelligence when working with individuals with complex mental health needs.
• A willingness to undertake training and develop skills relevant to forensic mental health services.
• Basic IT skills to maintain electronic patient records and complete mandatory documentation.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job summary

Do you have an interest in gaining experience in a fast pace rehabilitation environment?

Do you care about the experience of the older person in hospital, and want to ensure that individuals are treated with care, dignity and respect?

If so, then consider applying for a post within our services.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapists to work in our inpatient rehab unit (at Woking Community Hospital).

Our Inpatient services work on the Complex Elderly Rehabilitation Alexandra Ward offering patient-centred care, working with individuals, and their families/carers, to help optimise function and well-being as part of preparation for a safe discharge.

The service is based around a multi-disciplinary team model, working with Physiotherapists, Nurses, Adult Social Care and doctors, also liaising with other community services.

Please note that Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must possess valid UK right-to-work documentation.

Interviews will be held between 4th to 10th November 2026.

Main duties of the job

The essential requirements we are looking for in our Occupational Therapy applicants are:

• Knowledge and experience of working within the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
• Knowledge of a wide range of client groups including any of the following: inpatient & community rehabilitation, care of the elderly, neurology, medical, oncology and orthopaedics
• Ability to carry out complex case management, specialist assessments and risk assessment
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise caseload
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Flexible approach to work with the ability to potentially work across a seven-day service.
• Ability to work both independently and also as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with acute and community services.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development and a commitment to providing high quality, safe and effective care that meets the needs of patients.
• Car driver and owner with appropriate license to drive in the UK for business purposes.

This is a full-time post which may include weekend working.

Applications for part-time, Return to Practice, internal secondments and bank staff may also be considered.

Terms and conditions are based on current NHS terms with access to the NHS pension scheme.

For more duties specs please refer to Job description attached for more information.

About us

CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.

We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.

While AI (Artificial Intelligence)can be used to support your application, all submitted content must be your own original work and accurately reflect your real knowledge, skills, and values.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join the Clinical Neuropsychology service at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). The OCE is a specialist in-patient rehabilitation unit serving the Wessex region. The post holder will join an established and well-integrated team of Clinical Neuropsychologists and Assistant Psychologists working at the OCE, where psychological input is highly valued. The OCE Neuropsychology team is part of the Oxford Psychological Medicine Centre that provides an integrated psychology and psychiatry service across the OUH Trust. The post holders will join a large team of Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists working in a range of specialties across the four OUH hospitals. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Psychologist who enjoys working as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced assistant psychologist to join the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE).

You will support the work of the Clinical Neuropsychology department in the Neurorehabilitation service at the OCE, working with adults with acquired brain injury and a wide range of long-term and complex neurological conditions, their families and carers. You will be carrying out neuropsychological assessments and delivering individual interventions and group work. You will also contribute to staff teaching and training, departmental and service development projects, research and clinical audit as opportunities arise. You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for CPD.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channeland theOneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUESvideo.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-OCE-8313616-B5

Job locations

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at The Oxford Centre for Enablement

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking applications from people who have prior experience as an assistant psychologist in a neuropsychological setting (as such you must be proficient in administering and scoring a wide range of neuropsychological assessments).

You will be organised, enthusiastic, hardworking and efficient; you will be able to work independently (with supervision) but also enjoy working within a team.

You will also have good organisational and administrative skills alongside your clinical experience. You will also have an honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS.See attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed outline of the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking applications from people who have prior experience as an assistant psychologist in a neuropsychological setting (as such you must be proficient in administering and scoring a wide range of neuropsychological assessments). You will be organised, enthusiastic, hardworking and efficient; you will be able to work independently (with supervision) but also enjoy working within a team. You will also have good organisational and administrative skills alongside your clinical experience. You will also have an honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS.See attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed outline of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• oHonours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2:1 or above (2)
• oEligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (2)

Desirable

• oFurther post graduate training in relevant areas of clinical psychology; neuropsychology (2)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious paid assistant psychologist post in the areas of neuropsychological assessment/neuro-rehabilitation

Desirable

• oPaid assistant psychologist experience with people with cognitive/physical disabilities

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments
• oHigh level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive (in keeping with the job requirements
• oUnderstanding of the issues involved in working in a team
• oIntention to undertake doctoral Clinical Psychology training
• oAn understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neuropsychological problems or other disabilities
• oAn ability to apply existing psychological knowledge (from honours degree and work experience) to a neurorehabilitation setting

Personal

Essential

• oAbility to work independently, reliably and consistently and to demonstrate initiative with work agreed and managed at regular intervals

Other

Essential

• oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively

Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential oHonours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2:1 or above (2) oEligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (2) Desirable oFurther post graduate training in relevant areas of clinical psychology; neuropsychology (2) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments Experience Essential oPrevious paid assistant psychologist post in the areas of neuropsychological assessment/neuro-rehabilitation Desirable oPaid assistant psychologist experience with people with cognitive/physical disabilities Knowledge, Skill & Abilities Essential oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments oHigh level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive (in keeping with the job requirements oUnderstanding of the issues involved in working in a team oIntention to undertake doctoral Clinical Psychology training oAn understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neuropsychological problems or other disabilities oAn ability to apply existing psychological knowledge (from honours degree and work experience) to a neurorehabilitation setting Personal Essential oAbility to work independently, reliably and consistently and to demonstrate initiative with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Other Essential oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at The Oxford Centre for Enablement

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at The Oxford Centre for Enablement

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Highcroft Surgery is a well established GP Practice serving 11,000 patients in the heart of Arnold.

We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to work full time in our Practice and become part of a friendly, supportive and forward thinking team, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We offer a collaborative working environment, manageable workloads, and strong multidisciplinary support. With involvement in service improvement and strong team work, this is an excellent role for a Clinical Pharmacist seeking job satisfaction, balance, and a welcoming Practice culture.

Main duties of the job

* Structured Medication Reviews - Carry out face to face and telephone call reviews for patients with complex needs or those taking multiple medication

* Long-Term Condition Management - Monitor, manage and adjust treatments for chronic illnesses

* Acute and Repeat Prescriptions - Handle medication requests, reauthorise repeat prescriptions and address acute queries

* Safety and Medicines Optimisation - Reconcile medications for patients recently discharged from the hospital to prevent discrepancies, identify high-risk medications (such as monitoring blood tests for specific drugs) and implement strategies to reduce adverse effects and counsel patients on how to use their medicines safely and effectively to reduce wastage

* Practice Support and Governance - Act as the primary expert contact for medicine-related questions from Doctors, Nurses, patients, and local pharmacies and help the Practice meet quality targets like the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and optimise local prescribing costs

About us

Our organisation is supported by a dedicated team of 30 staff members, including 2 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 1 Nurse Partner, 3 Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 2 Health Care Assistants, 1 Practice Manager, 1 Operations Manager, alongside teams including Pharmacy, Reception and Administration. We also have a number of ARRS staff supporting the Practice.

We all work together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. We pride ourselves on a warm, welcoming atmosphere where people feel valued, supported and respected. The work ethic is collaborative and professional, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, mutual support and continuous improvement.

Working here offers the benefits of a positive workplace culture, open communication, and opportunities for learning and development. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas and take pride in their work, creating an environment where both employees and patients can thrive.

We use clinical systems including SystmOne, Ardens and eConsult.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1997-26-0004

Job locations

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

* To work as the Clinical Pharmacist working on Practice needs and helping to develop the current Pharmacist Team, and to further develop and maximise patient health while reducing the workload of GPs

* To act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside Pharmacy Technician(s) in General Practice to develop, manage and mentor them

* The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the Practice and undertake clinical medication reviews, including structured medication reviews (SMR), monitor electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) prescribing, evaluate prescribing in line with local and national guidelines, review emerging evidence/research and liaise with community pharmacy representatives to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy

* The post holder will provide primary support to General Practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP Practice

* The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services, including the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)

* The post holder will ensure that the Practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload, which may involve optimising the use of digital technologies. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within General Practice

* The post holder will already be a non-medical prescriber but will be supported to develop their scope of practice in line with the needs of the Practice but also their own training needs analysis discussed with their Line Manager

* See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma). Review the ongoing need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement

* Lead on the development of the SMR plan working collaboratively with the Clinical Pharmacists, key PCN colleagues such as Care Home Matrons and the ICB Medicines Management Team. Lead on collating progress reports from each Practice to feedback to the PCN and Practices

* Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs/other clinical colleagues where appropriate. Working with colleagues (including community pharmacies) to promote the use of the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

* Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the Practice

* Answer all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other Practice staff, other Healthcare Teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to review of the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups

* To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes)

* Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.

* Produce and implement a Practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Ensure, where appropriate, that electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) systems are used and policies are in place

* Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre--prepared Practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both. These patients will be prioritised for a SMR as per the practices local implementation of the plan

* Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Also contribute to further development of and recruitment to the Clinical Pharmacy team

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

* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to the undertaking of simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the Practice team

* Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance

* Monitor Practice prescribing against the local health economys red/amber/green (RAG) list and make recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care or specialist recommendation/initiation (amber 1 and 2 drugs). Assist the Practice in seeing and maintaining a Practice formulary that is hosted on the Practices computer system. Auditing Practices compliance against National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages

* Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Support the continuing professional development of pharmacy colleagues, professionals in training and foster an environment of learning for trainees or students who may be hosted by the Practice. Show willingness to support NHS research (e.g. through the completion of NIHR Good Clinical Practice e-learning)

* Work with the General Practice team to ensure the Practice is compliant with care quality commission (CQC) standards where medicines are involved

* To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. To advise on social media campaigns (such as posts to Facebook or websites) to improve population health in regards to prescribing or medication

Job description Job responsibilities * To work as the Clinical Pharmacist working on Practice needs and helping to develop the current Pharmacist Team, and to further develop and maximise patient health while reducing the workload of GPs* To act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside Pharmacy Technician(s) in General Practice to develop, manage and mentor them* The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the Practice and undertake clinical medication reviews, including structured medication reviews (SMR), monitor electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) prescribing, evaluate prescribing in line with local and national guidelines, review emerging evidence/research and liaise with community pharmacy representatives to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy* The post holder will provide primary support to General Practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP Practice* The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services, including the Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)* The post holder will ensure that the Practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload, which may involve optimising the use of digital technologies. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within General Practice* The post holder will already be a non-medical prescriber but will be supported to develop their scope of practice in line with the needs of the Practice but also their own training needs analysis discussed with their Line Manager* See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma). Review the ongoing need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement* Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues or prescribe autonomously where appropriate for medicine improvement* Lead on the development of the SMR plan working collaboratively with the Clinical Pharmacists, key PCN colleagues such as Care Home Matrons and the ICB Medicines Management Team. Lead on collating progress reports from each Practice to feedback to the PCN and Practices* Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs/other clinical colleagues where appropriate. Working with colleagues (including community pharmacies) to promote the use of the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)* Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the Practice* Answer all medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other Practice staff, other Healthcare Teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow-up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to review of the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups* To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes)* Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate Healthcare Professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.* Produce and implement a Practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Ensure, where appropriate, that electronic repeat dispensing (eRD) systems are used and policies are in place* Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre--prepared Practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both. These patients will be prioritised for a SMR as per the practices local implementation of the plan* Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Also contribute to further development of and recruitment to the Clinical Pharmacy team* Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making* Lead on coordinating (where appropriate) and contribute at Practice level to the undertaking of simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the Practice team* Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance* Monitor Practice prescribing against the local health economys red/amber/green (RAG) list and make recommendations to GPs/other clinical colleagues for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care or specialist recommendation/initiation (amber 1 and 2 drugs). Assist the Practice in seeing and maintaining a Practice formulary that is hosted on the Practices computer system. Auditing Practices compliance against National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters or bulletins on important prescribing messages* Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Support the continuing professional development of pharmacy colleagues, professionals in training and foster an environment of learning for trainees or students who may be hosted by the Practice. Show willingness to support NHS research (e.g. through the completion of NIHR Good Clinical Practice e-learning)* Work with the General Practice team to ensure the Practice is compliant with care quality commission (CQC) standards where medicines are involved* To support public health campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public. To advise on social media campaigns (such as posts to Facebook or websites) to improve population health in regards to prescribing or medication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• * Bachelor or Masters degree in pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm)
• * Minimum of 3 years experience as a Pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• * Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• * Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working in General Practice
• * Non-Medical Prescriber
• * In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
• * An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• * Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• * Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• * Good IT skills
• * Able to obtain and analyse

Desirable

• * Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
• * Good Clinical Practice certificate
• * Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• * Previous experience of clinical mentorship and/or line management of other pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• * Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• * Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
• * Good presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
• * Advanced clinical reasoning skills
• * Good motivational skills
• * Ability to present complex information in a clear and logical manner
• * Excellent listening skills
• * Good organisational skills to manage and prioritise a caseload
• * Experience in using a Primary Care IT system, e.g. SystmOne
• * Proficient in the use of web-based applications or programmes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Bachelor or Masters degree in pharmacy (BPharm/MPharm) * Minimum of 3 years experience as a Pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio * Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council * Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience working in General Practice * Non-Medical Prescriber * In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare * An appreciation of the nature of Primary Care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing * Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) * Good IT skills * Able to obtain and analyse Desirable * Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience * Good Clinical Practice certificate * Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society * Previous experience of clinical mentorship and/or line management of other pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians * Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions * Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds * Good presentation skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups * Advanced clinical reasoning skills * Good motivational skills * Ability to present complex information in a clear and logical manner * Excellent listening skills * Good organisational skills to manage and prioritise a caseload * Experience in using a Primary Care IT system, e.g. SystmOne * Proficient in the use of web-based applications or programmes

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

Highcroft Surgery

Address

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Highcroft Surgery

Address

High Street

Arnold

Nottingham

NG5 7BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

30 hours per week.

Do you have a passion for offering quality care and assessments to children with mental health needs? Then, this is the job for you. Come and join a passionate and friendly team providing mental health services to children with or presenting with possible neuro diversity across the city of Plymouth. The team supports the wider CAMHS service offering specialist assessment, intervention and support to children and young people that may have, a learning disability, ADHD, autism, Tics or Tourette's and are struggling with mental health difficulties. The team are dedicated to providing a positive and supportive working environment, with an open learning culture, which fosters high morale and commitment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for supporting the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of children and young people who have or are suspected of having a Neuro developmental Disorder ( ADHD, Learning disability, Autism, Tics or Tourettes).The post holder will provide a holistic assessment for children and young people, which will involve close liaison with the multi-agency network; including schools and social care. The post holder will join a Multi-disciplinary Team and will work closely with other teams within the CAMHS service. They will hold a case load of complex need relating to the young persons neurodiversity or ongoing neurodiverse assessment and has co-morbidity of mental health needs. They will assess and risk manage cases and provided clinical lead to non-registered staff for delegated tasks. The post holder will provide specialist clinical practice into the team for children and young people with neuro-developmental disorders, delivering intervention within best evidence and to the highest possible standard. The post holder will work across other teams within CAMHS.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job summary

Bank Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Bank opportunities across United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT)

Locations: Grantham and District Hospital, Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

Flexible working opportunities available.

Join Our Occupational Therapy Bank Team

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our growing bank workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a range of acute hospital settings, supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey while enjoying the flexibility of bank working.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across a variety of clinical areas including medicine, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Health Care of the Older People, Front Door services (Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Areas 8am to 8pm service hours) and Respiratory.

Posts are available across Grantham and District Hospital, Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

We are seeking Occupational Therapist with a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.

Have post registration experience within acute hospital settings.

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, clinical reasoning and organisational skills.

Can work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Are adaptable and enjoy working across different clinical specialties.

Experience in medicine, orthopaedics, frailty, elderly care or front door services would be advantageous.

If you are a dynamic Occupational Therapist looking for flexible working opportunities and the chance to make a real different across hospitals, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Come and join our children's therapy team inEast Sussex. This is an opportunity to work as part of an integrated therapy team, supporting the needs of children and young people aged 0-19.The East Sussex Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service (ESCITES) is provided by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust. We arerecruiting a Physiotherapist to work in The Southfield Centre which is part of Summerdown School and to support the community Physiotherapyteam.The Southfield Centre is incorporated into Summerdown School, providing bespoke facilities for pupils with complex medical and nursing needs.You will be joining an established team consisting of an Occupational Therapist, a Speech and Language Therapist and Integrated TherapyAssistants.The Children's Integrated Therapy and Equipment Service works with children from 0-19 years within East Sussex. We have three main bases inCrowborough, Eastbourne and Hastings. You will be based in Summerdown School in Eastbourne and will carry a caseload of children within thisschool.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS BASED IN EAST SUSSEX.

Main duties of the job

The job in the Southfield Centre will involve working with families, the school staff team, the therapy team and the nursing team within theschool to plan therapy and offer advice on the needs of the children and young people in it. You will help to develop the whole school offer as wellas provide specialist support. You will support the school's hydrotherapy offer.Outside of the school you will support the community Physiotherapy team through running clinics and supporting families who need support intheir homes or their child's nursery environment.We support leadership development at all levels and as a Band 6 Physiotherapist you will have opportunities to provide clinical supervision to lessexperienced therapists and students, and take part in service improvement groups. Our support and induction offered to new staff includesregular meetings with your line manager, clinical supervision and appraisal, as well as internal and external training opportunities.As a location, East Sussex boasts the beautiful rural countryside alongside vibrant seaside towns with easy access to the continent and Gatwick aswell regular rail services in and out of London and a coastal railway network.You need to have at least2 years relevant clinical experience. Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8379158-UJ

Job locations

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice

Desirable

• Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO).

Specialist Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change

Ability to Manage

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered health care professional (HCPC registration; Physiotherapy degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6; Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice Desirable Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study; Working towards Master level study Experience Essential Demonstratable experience in relevant area of practice; Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads; Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience. Desirable Experience of leading and managing teams; Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / Eroster/ AT-P/ RIO). Specialist Knowledge and Expertise Essential Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services; Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months. Skills and Abilities Essential Understanding of training needs in relation to post; Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines; Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation; Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups; Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Personal Attributes Essential Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice; Ability to manage and lead change Ability to Manage Essential Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner; Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and Procedures; Ability to manage own time effectively.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chaucer Clinic

Polegate

East Sussex

BN26 6QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The HCA will work strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.

The HCA will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.

The post will include some administrative duties.

The HCA will be responsible for seeing patients with booked appointments for clinical procedures.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

• Phlebotomy
• New Patient Health Checks
• Learning Disability Health Checks
• ECG Recording
• Blood Pressure monitoring
• Flu vaccination under PSD
• B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal Vaccinations under PSD
• Wound care
• Urinalysis
• Chaperoning
• Preparation and processing of laboratory samples i.e. MSU, Sputum and Faeces.
• Preparing medical equipment by ensuring infection and control procedures are adhered to.
• Removal of sutures and clips
• Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly
• Working strictly within the guidelines and boundaries that are set.
• Maintaining a professional attitude at all times towards patients and displaying an understanding and caring attitude.

Non clinical

• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of treatment rooms
• To have a thorough knowledge of Practice procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring the clinical system is kept up to date
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

About us

Macklin Street Surgery is a busy, friendly inner city GP Practice with 6 GP Partners and over 12,000 patients.

We are forward thinking and pro-active, always aiming to maintain the highest standards of practice to deliver excellent care to our patients as well as protecting the safety and well-being of staff.

The way that we work is continually evolving, especially so in the last year, and we need to adapt quickly to new ways of working and embrace improvements to practice processes and technology as they become available.

Job summary

Looking to start or continue your career as an Occupational Therapist?

Would you like a post that enables you to work in a variety of different areas to broaden and advance your skills and experience?

We are able to offer a post with access to a specific core skills programme, regular peer support group and great variety of experiences.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Somerset NHSFT joint acute and community Band 5 rotational scheme. You will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of practice settings, developing a depth of experience as you progress through your career with us.

There is also a Band 5 opportunity at Yeovil District Hospital, so please express in your application if you would like to be considered for all opportunities available.

Currently the rotational scheme offers the following opportunities:

• Community Integrated Rehabilitation
• Discharge to Assess
• Acute Stroke & Neurology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Cardiology Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• A&E and emergency care
• Care of Older People

For further information on the rotations, please refer to the Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist booklet attached.

Please give us a call for an informal chat or send us an email.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy Service as part of the rotational scheme as detailed above.

To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision but having access to a Senior Occupational Therapist on a daily basis and participating in the Services formal Professional Supervision & Appraisal Programme.

You will be expected to carry out specific occupational therapy assessment which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

The Northamptonshire Centre for Oncology would like to hear from experienced HCPC registered radiographers, who are ready to join our team of radiographers working in rotational posts across treatment and pre-treatment. Experience of working in an NHS department achieving accreditation to ISO 9001:2015 is essential.

Our patients are fully supported through their Radiotherapy journey by our team of review radiographers and independent prescribers who work closely with the planning and treating teams.

To be a technically competent Radiographer capable of working in all main areas of the department (treatment, pre-treatment, and calculation room).

To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the assigned work area within the Radiotherapy department, ensuring the safe and accurate delivery or planning of radiotherapy treatment and deputising for the Band 7 team Leader as required

To supervise and provide clinical leadership to the students and junior staff within the assigned work area, ensuring all staff work within Trust and departmental policies and guidelines.

To participate in the shift and on call rotas to provide a comprehensive service to the patients in line with RCR and NICE guidance

Main duties of the job

To act in accordance within the Radiographers Professional Code of Conduct at all times, HCPC standards also need to be met to ensure registration is maintained.

Maintain portfolio of CPD evidence as required to meet HCPC standards.

To ensure requirements of IR(ME)R 2017 and Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR17) are met.

To comply with all policies and procedures with the departmental Quality System, providing input to updating documents as required.

To ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use on a daily basis, performing Q.A. checks and reporting any discrepancies as described in the handover procedure. Equipment must also be kept clean and stored correctly.

Complete the competency portfolios for each work area, ensuring tasks are only undertaken unsupervised once competency is confirmed

Supporting, training and supervising students and other junior radiographic staff within the assigned work area.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Physiotherapist to join our vibrant and supportive team.

We are an integrated health and social care MDT, working with adults over the age of 18 who have experienced a recent change in their function secondary to physical and/or cognitive changes. We provide up to 6 weeks of tailored rehabilitation that optimises their engagement and independence of their ADL's.

Our service aims to:

• Facilitate the safe discharge of people from healthcare in hospital to healthcare at home.
• Provide intensive, short term multi-disciplinary rehabilitation & care support to promote functional independence.

Our Professional Offer to You:o Develop your clinical skills in holistic assessment, problem solving, intervention planning and joint working with other health and social care colleagues.o Develop management and operational skills.o Access appropriate GSTT leadership development training courses to support career development.o Support you to be involved in Physio meetings and In-service training.o Provide supervision and clinical support.

At GSTT we are committed to providing:o Professional expert advice, including access to our Professional Leads in our Community and Hospital settings.o An annual appraisal and PDR.o Structured in-service development programs and supervisions.o Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation.o Training links to London Southbank and King's College Universities.

Main duties of the job

Have responsibility for specialist rehabilitation and therapy assessment, specialist intervention, care planning and review of individual clients.Delegate tasks to RSWs.

Case manage people through intensive short term rehabilitation programmes. Goal setting with clients to maximise independence, facilitate early hospital discharge, reduce reliance on care and reduce admissions to long term domiciliary care.

Work, as a lone practitioner and at times with colleagues, across a variety of locations within the community to meet the needs of a multi-cultural population in an inner city area.

Work as an autonomous practitioner complying with the standards set by the regulatory body (HCPC), professional body (CSP), government, Trust and department, thereby being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work and to meet the requirements for professional registration.Work as part of a flexible multidisciplinary team, across traditional professional boundaries to meet the needs of clients using a holistic and client centred approach

To be responsible for practice, education, assessment, mentorship and preceptorship of students and new/junior members of staff. To work towards organisational priorities and achieving service aims.Support the department's commitment to meeting patient needs and delivering excellence it is essential the post holder be able to work their hours and contribute to both rotas over a 7 day week, including weekday and weekend.

About us

About the Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.

Integrated Local Services (ILS) at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of community and inpatient health services for adults within the communities of Lambeth and Southwark. Our hospital-based inpatient and outpatient services provide care for adults from across the region.

Our services range from health promotion through to delivery of high-quality care for complex patients in the community centres.

Our valuesOur values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. We are:

Caring- we put patients firstAmbitious- we innovate and strive for excellenceInclusive- we respect each other and work collaboratively

As part of our transparent interview process,we will share some of the interview questions with you in advance.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inc. H.C.A (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

196-LIS10867M

Job locations

Whittington Health Centre

Rutford Road

Streatham

SW16 2DQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional / Clinical responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of treatment delivered to the client to ensure a high standard of clinical care.
• To work as an autonomous lone practitioner, case managing clients in the community and co-ordinating their care.
• To carry out timely assessment, treatment, goal setting and rehabilitation of community clients to prevent admission or re-admission to hospital or long term domiciliary care and to facilitate early discharge home from hospital.
• To be competent in using a wide variety of specialised assessment and treatment approaches with adults with a range of conditions, including those with severe physical and cognitive impairment or multiple diagnoses in order to formulate treatment plans, maximise rehabilitation potential and set goals.
• Using advanced clinical reasoning skills, analyse and interpret complex assessment findings, from both standardised and non-standardised assessments in order to formulate an accurate diagnosis and prognosis.
• To be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical and social information from a range of sources.
• To ascertain rehabilitation potential of clients following assessment and devise both uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation goals which address clinical rehabilitation needs, client choice, service criteria, urgency of need and clinical risk.
• To be able to identify significant health changes that would warrant medical intervention and liaise with the relevant practitioner in a timely manner.
• To educate clients, carers and family members on the clients medical condition, prognosis and physical management encouraging their involvement and actively promoting healthy lifestyles.
• To implement a range of interventions including, but not limited to, physical and cognitive rehabilitation in functional tasks, work and leisure.
• To undertake patient moving and handling assessments, make recommendations and provide training to informal carers when required.
• To provide recommendations for posture and seating, minor home adaptations, and specialist housing.
• Assess clients needs for any rehabilitative equipment and aids to improve safety and functioning within the home as part of a Trusted Assessor role.
• To train RSWs, therapy assistants, students, informal carers, family members in the use of appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrate the safe use of equipment to external providers of care where appropriate.
• Assess and manage clinical, physical and/or environmental risk.
• To adhere to incident reporting procedures and to support RSWs to do likewise.
• To act as lead health professional for clients when required. This may include initiating and co-ordinating multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings, liaising with clients/families and onward referrals to other professionals/agencies.
• To identify significant health changes that would warrant medical intervention and liaise with the relevant practitioner.
• To liaise with the multidisciplinary team and identify when referral on to other professions within the team or outside agencies is indicated. This may include making recommendations on package of care needs when appropriate.
• To maintain accurate and up to date individual client records and ensure safekeeping and confidentiality of these records (including use of the Trust electronic patient records system) in line with Trust, legal and professional requirements.
• To evaluate client intervention and progress in a timely manner using appropriate outcome measures and evaluation tools. To adapt care plans accordingly and delegate tasks appropriately to RSWs.To discharge clients in a timely manner having reviewed the clients needs and goals, making appropriate onward referrals where necessary.
• To participate in the duty therapy rota for the single point of access, responsible for triage and prioritisation of new referrals.
• To respect an individuals ethnicity and cultural and religious beliefs.

Please see job description document for full responsibilities.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities Professional / Clinical responsibilities To be professionally and legally responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of treatment delivered to the client to ensure a high standard of clinical care. To work as an autonomous lone practitioner, case managing clients in the community and co-ordinating their care. To carry out timely assessment, treatment, goal setting and rehabilitation of community clients to prevent admission or re-admission to hospital or long term domiciliary care and to facilitate early discharge home from hospital. To be competent in using a wide variety of specialised assessment and treatment approaches with adults with a range of conditions, including those with severe physical and cognitive impairment or multiple diagnoses in order to formulate treatment plans, maximise rehabilitation potential and set goals. Using advanced clinical reasoning skills, analyse and interpret complex assessment findings, from both standardised and non-standardised assessments in order to formulate an accurate diagnosis and prognosis. To be able to analyse and interpret complex clinical and social information from a range of sources. To ascertain rehabilitation potential of clients following assessment and devise both uni-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation goals which address clinical rehabilitation needs, client choice, service criteria, urgency of need and clinical risk. To be able to identify significant health changes that would warrant medical intervention and liaise with the relevant practitioner in a timely manner. To educate clients, carers and family members on the clients medical condition, prognosis and physical management encouraging their involvement and actively promoting healthy lifestyles. To implement a range of interventions including, but not limited to, physical and cognitive rehabilitation in functional tasks, work and leisure. To undertake patient moving and handling assessments, make recommendations and provide training to informal carers when required. To provide recommendations for posture and seating, minor home adaptations, and specialist housing. Assess clients needs for any rehabilitative equipment and aids to improve safety and functioning within the home as part of a Trusted Assessor role. To train RSWs, therapy assistants, students, informal carers, family members in the use of appropriate equipment. Demonstrate the safe use of equipment to external providers of care where appropriate. Assess and manage clinical, physical and/or environmental risk. To adhere to incident reporting procedures and to support RSWs to do likewise. To act as lead health professional for clients when required. This may include initiating and co-ordinating multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings, liaising with clients/families and onward referrals to other professionals/agencies. To identify significant health changes that would warrant medical intervention and liaise with the relevant practitioner. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team and identify when referral on to other professions within the team or outside agencies is indicated. This may include making recommendations on package of care needs when appropriate. To maintain accurate and up to date individual client records and ensure safekeeping and confidentiality of these records (including use of the Trust electronic patient records system) in line with Trust, legal and professional requirements. To evaluate client intervention and progress in a timely manner using appropriate outcome measures and evaluation tools. To adapt care plans accordingly and delegate tasks appropriately to RSWs.To discharge clients in a timely manner having reviewed the clients needs and goals, making appropriate onward referrals where necessary. To participate in the duty therapy rota for the single point of access, responsible for triage and prioritisation of new referrals. To respect an individuals ethnicity and cultural and religious beliefs. Please see job description document for full responsibilities. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

• Graduate Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
• State Registration with HCPC

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant broad based post registration experience at band 5 or above
• Experience of working in an adult rehabilitation team environment
• Experience of working within an MDT

Desirable

• Experience of working within the community
• Experience of direct supervision of more junior staff
• Experience of supervision of pre-registration students
• Experience of clinical audit, benchmarking and evaluation of services

Skills

Essential

• Good organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrable Skills in assessing patients with complex conditions, identifying the problems and selecting and implementing the relevant treatment/management programme
• Developed skills in rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information within different settings, good negotiation skills.
• Understanding of issues related to working within a multi-cultural community
• An understanding of and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality
• Understanding of manual handling and Health and Safety issues related to community working
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice
• Ability to demonstrate skill-sharing and collaborative working at a variety of levels
• Able to manage own caseload and work autonomously in the community and domiciliary settings
• Ability to seek specialist advice as appropriate
• Ability to analyse and understand complex information and communicate appropriately
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of disability on peoples' lives

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
• Able to travel around Lambeth

Person Specification Knowledge/Qualifications Essential Graduate Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration with HCPC Previous Experience Essential Significant broad based post registration experience at band 5 or above Experience of working in an adult rehabilitation team environment Experience of working within an MDT Desirable Experience of working within the community Experience of direct supervision of more junior staff Experience of supervision of pre-registration students Experience of clinical audit, benchmarking and evaluation of services Skills Essential Good organisational, time management and prioritisation skills Demonstrable Skills in assessing patients with complex conditions, identifying the problems and selecting and implementing the relevant treatment/management programme Developed skills in rehabilitation Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate sensitive and complex information within different settings, good negotiation skills. Understanding of issues related to working within a multi-cultural community An understanding of and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality Understanding of manual handling and Health and Safety issues related to community working Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice Ability to demonstrate skill-sharing and collaborative working at a variety of levels Able to manage own caseload and work autonomously in the community and domiciliary settings Ability to seek specialist advice as appropriate Ability to analyse and understand complex information and communicate appropriately Able to demonstrate an understanding of the implications of disability on peoples' lives Physical Requirements Essential Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work Able to travel around Lambeth

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whittington Health Centre

Rutford Road

Streatham

SW16 2DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whittington Health Centre

Rutford Road

Streatham

SW16 2DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level? Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of cancer patients? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate pharmacist to join our forward-thinking Cancer Services team.

We're looking for a dynamic individual to support our Advanced Clinical Pharmacists in delivering a high-quality, specialist pharmacy service to patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments

You will be responsible for providing a specialist Pharmacy Service to Oncology and Clinical Haematology adult day cases & outpatients; the designated ward pharmacy service to inpatients & the cancer Emergency Assessment Unit for Oncology and Haematology patients; paediatric haematology/oncology; and the portfolio of cancer Clinical Trials.

A Band 6 to Band 7 post will be considered for this position.

Main duties of the job

To work with the Cancer and Aseptic Service Teams to deliver a comprehensive Specialist Clinical Pharmacy Service to Adult and Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, developing expertise in this area.

To deliver a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist role to day case chemotherapy and outpatient oral chemotherapy patients (clinic based).

To provide a designated clinical pharmacy service to patients admitted to the cancer inpatient ward and the acute cancer emergency assessment unit.

To participate in the set-up of oncology and haematology clinical trials within agreed time frames.

Support the Principal Pharmacist, Cancer Services, for Directorate work.

Provide support to Aseptic Services for Chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition.

Provide Pharmacist input to the implementation and development of Chemotherapy Electronic Prescribing.

Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service to paediatric haematology/oncology.

Manage/supervise/develop staff allocated.

The specialist clinical tasks are allocated within the band 7 pharmacist team on a rotational basis for:* Inpatient and emergency admissions dedicated ward pharmacist* Oncology day case and outpatients* Haematology day case and outpatients* Clinical Trials Paediatric haematology/oncology

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job summary

Are you passionate about healthcare and helping others in the challenging environment of an acute hospital? Would you enjoy rehabilitating patients to improve health, function and to achieve person centred goals?

If so, we are looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join our Therapies Department at Northampton General Hospital on a fixed term contract until July 2027. Secondments will be considered.

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists as a Therapy Technical Instructor.

You will have the opportunity to learn and develop across multiple inpatient clinical areas, as part of our rotational team of Therapy Technical Instructors. Clinical areas include Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Urgent Care and Frailty.

You will be joining a supportive team in delivering holistic care to patients, helping to treat and progress therapeutic plans as part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team plans.

If you feel that you have the relevant skills, experience and the desire to work in an ever-evolving acute hospital setting, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

Actively provide therapy care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team at NGH.

Provide specific evidence-based treatment under indirect supervision and guidance of a registered therapist.

Active involvement in departmental developments and governance.

Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision.

Contribute to the administration and day-to-day operation of the Therapy services.

Ability to work independently and within a team setting.

Ability to work across rotations as follows; Surgery, Stroke, Acute Medicine, Elderly Medicine, Respiratory, Trauma Orthopaedics, Urgent Care and Frailty.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

265-8349119-CSS

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Implement and record planned programmed of care and comprehensive functional and mobility treatment of patients as directed by a therapist.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy services colleagues and other agencies

To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication barriers (blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties) and use appropriate methods and tools to overcome these.

Make recommendations for equipment, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation as directed by a therapist.

Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals.

Take an active role in home visits and other therapy/treatment sessions alongside a therapist.

Provide advice to patients, their family, and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients mobility, functional ability, safety, and independence.

Build professional relationships with patients, their family, and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and person-centred advice, respecting others views, culture, beliefs and individuality.

Provide effective verbal and written reports to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patients performance and progress in their therapy interventions.

Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Contribute to the Therapy Services governance groups (e.g., Infection Prevention, Health & Safety, Fire Safety) acting as an active participant on such groups where appropriate.

Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions.

Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within own area of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Therapy services.

Participate in team/departmental audit and evaluation as agreed with their supervisor.

Ensure work areas are clean, tidy, and well maintained, complying with Health & safety and Infection Prevention guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.

Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance.

Submit accurate claim forms on electronic timesheets for weekend and additional hours worked.

Able to work flexibly, including 7 day working pattern.

Notify the team leader of periods of sickness as soon as possible in line with Department and Trust policies.

In the absence of Therapy Technical Instructor colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services both within the team and across all service areas.

Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock.

Take responsibility for the routine management of designated tasks in conjunction with Technical Instructor colleagues e.g., lease car maintenance, management of equipment orders.

Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services.

Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal, Organisational and Trust requirement.

Collect, record, and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines.

Participate in team meetings and in service training sessions with opportunities to lead when appropriate.

Regularly attend and participate in team and Therapy service staff meetings.

Complete the required competencies and rotational objectives for the role within agreed timescales and ensure these remain up to date.

Identify own learning and development needs with guidance from Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Continual Personal Development Plan and annual appraisal objective.

Undertake relevant training and development activities to meet agreed learning needs.

Compile an ongoing record of training and development activities undertaken, reflecting on, and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities.

As part of a team, incorporate up to date therapy and manual handling techniques into working practice.

Complete and prioritise clinical and non-clinical work tasks as appropriate, in conjunction with colleagues under guidance from a therapist.

Seek supervision from a therapist to inform analysis and reasoning when complex patient situations are identified.

Comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, national and Trust policy, protocols, and guidelines under the guidance of team and service leads.

Review and reflect on own practice and actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.

Job description Job responsibilities Implement and record planned programmed of care and comprehensive functional and mobility treatment of patients as directed by a therapist. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, members of the multi-disciplinary team, Therapy services colleagues and other agencies To communicate effectively with patients with a variety of communication barriers (blind, deaf, dysphasic, learning difficulties) and use appropriate methods and tools to overcome these. Make recommendations for equipment, care provision and ongoing rehabilitation as directed by a therapist. Support patients through instruction and guidance in a range of activities, under the direction of a therapist, in the achievement of identified treatment goals. Take an active role in home visits and other therapy/treatment sessions alongside a therapist. Provide advice to patients, their family, and carers, teaching and demonstrating the safe use of equipment or other techniques to optimise the patients mobility, functional ability, safety, and independence. Build professional relationships with patients, their family, and carers, through use of communication, reasoning and person-centred advice, respecting others views, culture, beliefs and individuality. Provide effective verbal and written reports to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other multi-disciplinary team members relating to the patients performance and progress in their therapy interventions. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Contribute to the Therapy Services governance groups (e.g., Infection Prevention, Health & Safety, Fire Safety) acting as an active participant on such groups where appropriate. Contribute towards service development activities through participation in team meetings and service development sessions. Propose changes to processes and procedures carried out within own area of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Therapy services. Participate in team/departmental audit and evaluation as agreed with their supervisor. Ensure work areas are clean, tidy, and well maintained, complying with Health & safety and Infection Prevention guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials. Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. Submit accurate claim forms on electronic timesheets for weekend and additional hours worked. Able to work flexibly, including 7 day working pattern. Notify the team leader of periods of sickness as soon as possible in line with Department and Trust policies. In the absence of Therapy Technical Instructor colleagues through planned or unplanned leave, work flexibly to meet the prioritised needs of the Therapy services both within the team and across all service areas. Comply with departmental guidelines for the safe use, care and maintenance of equipment and stock. Take responsibility for the routine management of designated tasks in conjunction with Technical Instructor colleagues e.g., lease car maintenance, management of equipment orders. Assist Therapy colleagues in the induction, training and education of other staff and students within the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services. Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal, Organisational and Trust requirement. Collect, record, and submit accurate clinical and personal statistical data in line with departmental requirements and guidelines. Participate in team meetings and in service training sessions with opportunities to lead when appropriate. Regularly attend and participate in team and Therapy service staff meetings. Complete the required competencies and rotational objectives for the role within agreed timescales and ensure these remain up to date. Identify own learning and development needs with guidance from Therapy colleagues, contributing to the production of a Continual Personal Development Plan and annual appraisal objective. Undertake relevant training and development activities to meet agreed learning needs. Compile an ongoing record of training and development activities undertaken, reflecting on, and recording learning outcomes of development opportunities. As part of a team, incorporate up to date therapy and manual handling techniques into working practice. Complete and prioritise clinical and non-clinical work tasks as appropriate, in conjunction with colleagues under guidance from a therapist. Seek supervision from a therapist to inform analysis and reasoning when complex patient situations are identified. Comply with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, national and Trust policy, protocols, and guidelines under the guidance of team and service leads. Review and reflect on own practice and actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.

Person Specification

Education , Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Good level of basic education , GCSE or equivalent.
• Study to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Desirable

• Training as an OT ar PT clinical support worker at band 2 or 3.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Healthcare.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding and insight into the impact of illness and disability on an individual.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist in healthcare.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• Awareness of risks to Health & Safety.
• Experience working face to face with members of the public.

Desirable

• Experience working as Band 2 or 3 clinical support worker within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Awareness of the impact of accident or illness on an individual.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Skills to produce clear and concise verbal reports and written documentation of therapy interventions.
• Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Therapy colleagues and other agencies.
• Self-management skills.
• Ability to work using own initiative.
• Ability to recognise own limitations and level of competency.
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments.
• Ability to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable

• Ability to drive Trust vehicles on home assessments and equipment deliveries.
• IT skills e.g. keyboard, Microsoft word, email and internet.
• Experience of working with stroke patients

Person Specification Education , Training and Qualifications Essential Good level of basic education , GCSE or equivalent. Study to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Desirable Training as an OT ar PT clinical support worker at band 2 or 3. NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Healthcare. Knowledge & Experience Essential Understanding and insight into the impact of illness and disability on an individual. Basic knowledge and understanding of the role of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapist in healthcare. Experience working as a member of a team. Awareness of risks to Health & Safety. Experience working face to face with members of the public. Desirable Experience working as Band 2 or 3 clinical support worker within Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Awareness of the impact of accident or illness on an individual. Skills & Abilities Essential Skills to produce clear and concise verbal reports and written documentation of therapy interventions. Skills to communicate effectively with patients, carers, team members, Therapy colleagues and other agencies. Self-management skills. Ability to work using own initiative. Ability to recognise own limitations and level of competency. Physical ability to undertake manual handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis in a variety of environments. Ability to work flexibly across the week, including weekends and bank holidays. Desirable Ability to drive Trust vehicles on home assessments and equipment deliveries. IT skills e.g. keyboard, Microsoft word, email and internet. Experience of working with stroke patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northampton

NN1 5BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of Sheffield community based Integrated Care Team-Therapy, based in the South of the city at Lightwood House. This is a city-wide service, operating 8.30 am - 6 pm, 7 days a week (including Bank Holidays).

You will have experience in treating older adults supporting them to remain independent in their own homes and be passionate about patient centred care and delivering what matters to the person ,enabled by developing a close network of peers across sectors at neighbourhood level.

The service works to facilitate early discharge of patients from hospital and supports patients at home to prevent unnecessary hospital admission.

The successful candidate will provide community-based therapy for patients with a variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, frailty, musculoskeletal and anxiety issues.

This post will be based within a well-established, multi-disciplinary team consisting of: Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Specialist/Senior Therapy Assistants, Administrative staff and with access to mental health nurses .

The successful candidate will be supported to deliver the best care via a robust and caring leadership team with a compassionate and collaborative focus.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will carry out generic Occupational Therapy assessments.

This will include planning and delivering treatment programmes for patients in their own homes including residential care settings.

The role will involve working closely with therapy assistants; contributing to their training and development and facilitating them to provide care and rehabilitation to a designated caseload.

The role also involves transporting, providing, ordering and fitting of equipment and onward referral to other health and social care services.

The role will support student placements and will enable Occupational therapy students to understand the value of community integrated care.

The role will support the service as needed with specific audits and research enabling the service to improve its service offer to the people of Sheffield.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

The role is supported by a band 7 duty lead and a band 7 clinical specialist Occupational therapist ensuring support with day to day issues and complex clinical situations.

The team is a cohesive, hard working and fun team to work within .A full induction programme will be in place allowing you to develop relationships with all your team.

There will be opportunities to develop both your clinical and leadership skills via your personal development plan with support from your leadership team.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team within iCaSH Kings Lynn working in a fixed term 37.5 hour per week post as a Healthcare Assistant. You will be working within our multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys providing excellent care and ensure patients are always put first. We want someone who wants to learn and develop.

Good time management skills and the ability to thrive in a busy environment are key. Excellent written & verbal communication abilities are a must. You will also maintain privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and ensure the patient is well looked after.

The post holder will support the delivery of healthcare for patients attending the integrated contraception and sexual health (iCaSH) service which is part of East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust (EEC). This may include the supporting of patients who present with sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, contraception requirements and/or any other sexual health related problems.

Please note interviews will take place at iCaSH Kings Lynn, Vancouver House, PE30 5EJ

'If we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 27th October 2026'

Main duties of the job

To welcome patients and obtain relevant personal and clinical details as appropriate treating all such information as confidential.

Following training, and once signed off as competent, to act as a chaperone and assist nurses/doctors to undertake intimate examinations/procedures on patients.

To provide information to patients as appropriate who attend the department and to those who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection/HIV or require contraception advice, risk reduction advice and condom demonstration.

Provide a phlebotomy service for patients attending the services.

To support health promotion events when requested.

To be non-judgemental to all client groups regardless of age/ethnicity/religion.

To undertake non-clinical duties in support of the admin team, for example undertake call taking and reception cover, registering patients and booking, support data collection and or general patient and non-patient administration.

Hold the Care Certificate and deliver the associated standards of care or undertake the training at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.

About us

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

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

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

448-AMB-8375615

Job locations

iCaSH Kings Lynn

Vancouver House, County Court Road, Kings Lynn,

Kings Lynn

PE30 5EJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policyLiaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account.

Budgetary Responsibility

To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to CCS Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required

People Management

Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.

Research & Development

May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing.

Safeguarding Clause

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and where applicable to the role successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Infection Control

The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving)

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitorsTo ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management.

Code of Conduct

The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy

General

All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment with the trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients.Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the trusts policies and procedures, and in line with the agreed service specification.The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal of their work where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace.The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the trusts Equality and Diversity Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times.Support the trusts sustainability green plan and take personal responsibility to ensure that we work to reduce carbon emissions.The trust is committed to supporting our voluntary workforce and all apprentices, and all staff are expected to welcome and support volunteers and apprentices in their teams.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as may be required for the effective performance of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities Communication Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care.Be conversant with the roles of all the staff within the service and occasionally with other colleagues internal or external to the organisation.Always ensure correct storage of patients records as per the Trusts record keeping policyLiaise with other services as necessary for the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth running of the department.Welcome visitors and patients to the clinical area providing assistance, support and information where required.Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including front of house/reception and answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.Ensure accurate record keeping in line with Trust and national standards.Monitor and reassure patients during clinical procedures.Actively participate in multidisciplinary training, meetings, and events.Signpost clients to other services where appropriate.Within remit of own role, support the teaching and supervision of students from a variety of disciplines.Ensure that all organisational wide communication is accessed and adhered to accordingly via the nhs.net account. Budgetary Responsibility To assist in maintaining stock (drugs/clinical supplies) levels, always adhering to CCS Medicines Management Policy, identifying and reporting any discrepancies to line manager after appropriate training.Assist with or undertake stock control and ordering as required People Management Within remit of own role, assist in providing training and support for new members of staff.Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in annual appraisals and one to ones.Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop self and to strive to increase personal knowledge.Undertake any training identified by the Clinic Manager integral to the role requirements and specialty area.Recognise limitations and seek direction when necessary.Contribute to the development of patient care and setting standards.The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required. Research & Development May be required to undertake surveys or audits, as necessary to own work; may occasionally participate in R&D, clinical trials or equipment testing. Safeguarding Clause The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and where applicable to the role successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Infection Control The trust staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks.All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems about this to their managers.All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by the trust.All clinical staff or any staff working in clinical areas are expected to be bare below the elbow with no hand or wrist jewellery except for one plain band (no stones or engraving) Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitorsTo ensure that the trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and the environment is maintained in good order.To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of themselves, patients, staff and visitors, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.To undertake appropriate Health and Safety training to support safe working practice including, where appropriate, its management. Code of Conduct The post holder is required to adhere to the Conflicts of Interest Policy General All staff are required to respect confidentiality of all matters that they learn as a result of the employment with the trust, including matters relating to other members of the staff and members of the public/patients.Maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the trusts policies and procedures, and in line with the agreed service specification.The post holder will be expected to participate in an annual appraisal of their work where the job description will be reviewed and objectives set. In line with the annual personal development plan the post holder will be expected to undertake any training or development required to fulfil their role.Ensure that all patients, clients and colleagues are treated at all times in an equitable manner, respecting diversity and showing an understanding of diversity in the workplace.The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the trusts Equality and Diversity Policies, Procedures and Schemes and must ensure that equality is promoted at all times.Support the trusts sustainability green plan and take personal responsibility to ensure that we work to reduce carbon emissions.The trust is committed to supporting our voluntary workforce and all apprentices, and all staff are expected to welcome and support volunteers and apprentices in their teams.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to be made to check for any previous criminal convictions. East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff, or users in line with its equal opportunities policy and policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as may be required for the effective performance of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post.
• Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required.

Desirable

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core.
• Adult Basic Life Support (in date).

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a health care environment.
• Experience of working with the public.
• Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation.

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system.

Skils

Essential

• Able to perform the full range of duties the role requires and dexterity to perform clinical duties.
• Capable of using equipment within a work environment following training.
• Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture.

Desirable

• Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings if required by the service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of good standard of general education including basic literacy and numeracy skills. Care Certificate or willingness to undertake at the earliest opportunity upon recruitment to post. Willingness to undertake further education and training /learn new skills as required. Desirable Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent. Sexually Transmitted Infection Foundation (STIF) course - Core. Adult Basic Life Support (in date). Experience Essential Experience of working in a health care environment. Experience of working with the public. Basic knowledge of and experience of IT systems such as Microsoft Office (2005 pr newer) Word, Excel, Outlook and internet navigation. Desirable Recent experience of working in a sexual and reproductive health service or equivalent Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience working with IDOX LILIE clinical system. Skils Essential Able to perform the full range of duties the role requires and dexterity to perform clinical duties. Capable of using equipment within a work environment following training. Competent in phlebotomy/venepuncture. Desirable Experience of reading and interpreting microscopy slides, and ability to appropriately document associated findings if required by the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

iCaSH Kings Lynn

Vancouver House, County Court Road, Kings Lynn,

Kings Lynn

PE30 5EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

iCaSH Kings Lynn

Vancouver House, County Court Road, Kings Lynn,

Kings Lynn

PE30 5EJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Unfortunately this role does not attract sponsorship under current government legislation, therefore if you require a certificate of sponsorship to support a visa application, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to work in Bury Community at 3KP

Hours of work - 07.00 - 10.00 = 3 hours per day = 15 hours per week - Monday - Friday

The postholder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) will work across the Trust's in-patient and/or community settings as assigned, which may include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.

Main duties of the job

The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) is responsible for general cleaning duties at PCFT. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule, policy, procedures and standards The Facilities Assistant (Domestic) must:

• Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
• Ensure that infection control, COSHH and health and safety procedures are always followed, including:
• Follow the cleaning schedules that have been provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
• Report any incidents or near misses as per Trust policy.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
• Dispose of all categories of waste safely and in accordance with Trust guidelines
• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff.
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust policies & procedures
• Attend mandatory training and other training as required. Mandatory training includes fire safety training, moving and handling training and infection control training. This may include training online using a mobile phone or computer.
• Work as part of the team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in all areas.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the supervisors.

About us

The postholder will be joining the facilities team which is within the Capital Investment and Estates Services department at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.