Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a health care assistant to work within our inpatient team at St Josephs Hospice. The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, primarily delivering care to patients and their families on one of our two wards. The post offers the opportunity to work alongside and learn from colleagues with palliative care expertise.

Main duties of the job

You will need:

• Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• To be able to work well within a team
• To be able to care for people who are approaching the end of their lives

The successful candidate will need to have some experience of caring in either a paid for voluntary capacity, and will demonstrate a commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients.

With a sound understanding of health and safety, nutrition and hydration and infection control, candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to meet patients physical, social and psychological needs appropriately as they approach end of life. The hospice is committed to the supporting in respect of education of all its staff so there are opportunities to grow and develop.

About us

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket loans
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Josephs team and find out more!

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,363.05 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0339-26-0018

Job locations

St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA

E8 4SA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care

Ensure that the palliative care unit is run in an effective and caring manner in order to promote a happy and secure environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff.

Keep the ward tidy and promote high standards at all times by adhering to good infection control practice as per policy.

Assist patients with their personal care and advise on health needs, seeking advice as necessary from members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Assist in admitting patients to the ward.

Help patients at mealtimes, in line with their specific needs.

Take patients to the garden, tea bar, etc.

Ensure at all times the safe custody of patients property, as per St Josephs policy.

Maintain a good level of nursing stock and equipment and assist with ordering.

Sit with dying patients.

Escort patients to outpatient appointments and, continue to be the patients advocate.

Understand the safe handling and storage of oxygen.

Communication

Have good communication skills and be able to use the telephone.

Read and familiarise the prescribed plan of care, writing in the daily nursing reports on care given, and ensuring that the report is countersigned by a registered nurse.

Welcome, assist and advise patients relatives, whilst observing confidentiality.

Provide emotional support to patients, their relatives and friends.

Assist patients in their choice of food and, in discussion with the registered nurse and the dietician, advise if their diet / food consistency has to be changed.

Order patients menu daily from the kitchen.

Regularly participate in nursing handover. Occasionally participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Help new staff to settle into the ward routine.

Strategic Planning & Development

Contribute to a comprehensive departmental induction and in-service ongoing training for nursing auxiliaries and volunteers in the in-patient area.

Perform last offices when a patient dies, following the patients wishes or beliefs. Take patients to the mortuary when required, with dignity and sensitivity.

Assist other members of the multidisciplinary team, as required, e.g. Physiotherapist, when moving a patient.

Be aware of all regulations regarding the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff and report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints to the registered nurse.

Attend relevant study days, particularly statutory in-service training. Bring new knowledge back to the team.

Job description Job responsibilities Patient Care Ensure that the palliative care unit is run in an effective and caring manner in order to promote a happy and secure environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff. Keep the ward tidy and promote high standards at all times by adhering to good infection control practice as per policy. Assist patients with their personal care and advise on health needs, seeking advice as necessary from members of the multi-disciplinary team. Assist in admitting patients to the ward. Help patients at mealtimes, in line with their specific needs. Take patients to the garden, tea bar, etc. Ensure at all times the safe custody of patients property, as per St Josephs policy. Maintain a good level of nursing stock and equipment and assist with ordering. Sit with dying patients. Escort patients to outpatient appointments and, continue to be the patients advocate. Understand the safe handling and storage of oxygen.Communication Have good communication skills and be able to use the telephone. Read and familiarise the prescribed plan of care, writing in the daily nursing reports on care given, and ensuring that the report is countersigned by a registered nurse. Welcome, assist and advise patients relatives, whilst observing confidentiality. Provide emotional support to patients, their relatives and friends. Assist patients in their choice of food and, in discussion with the registered nurse and the dietician, advise if their diet / food consistency has to be changed. Order patients menu daily from the kitchen. Regularly participate in nursing handover. Occasionally participate in multidisciplinary meetings. Help new staff to settle into the ward routine.Strategic Planning & Development Contribute to a comprehensive departmental induction and in-service ongoing training for nursing auxiliaries and volunteers in the in-patient area. Perform last offices when a patient dies, following the patients wishes or beliefs. Take patients to the mortuary when required, with dignity and sensitivity. Assist other members of the multidisciplinary team, as required, e.g. Physiotherapist, when moving a patient. Be aware of all regulations regarding the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff and report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints to the registered nurse. Attend relevant study days, particularly statutory in-service training. Bring new knowledge back to the team.

Person Specification

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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

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Joseph's Hospice

Address

St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA

E8 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Joseph's Hospice

Address

St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA

E8 4SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist (or Counselling Psychologist with suitable experience) to join the West Essex Community Pain Management Service (WECPMS). The WECPMS is a small, friendly team with a passion to support adults to live well with persistent Musculo-skeletal (MSK) pain. The successful applicant will be a valued and active member of this interdisciplinary team including Consultant Anaesthetist, specialist physiotherapists, clinical nurse specialists, and community pharmacists.

Access to specialist Psychology is an essential element in supporting people to live meaningfully with persistent pain. You'll be working with, and supervised by, a Specialist Clinical Psychologist to deliver psychological assessments and interventions (1:1 and group pain management programmes based on CBT/ACT/CFT). You'll also be providing psychological input to the wider multidisciplinary team and liaising with other community services (e.g. Talking Therapies, community mental health teams) as needed. The post will include both on-site(suggested 3 days per week) and remote working and we value this blended approach.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be integral in delivering improved care and treatment outcomes for adults with persistent pain, through providing training, supervision and consultation in psychological skills and risk management, as well as holding a clinical caseload for individual and group therapy. You will ensure that the most appropriate treatments are offered at the right times with service-user satisfaction at the forefront of all interventions.

You will also provide specialist assessment clinics in community settings, to support other team members in developing individual psychological formulations, and contribute to the fortnightly multi-disciplinary meetings (MDTs). You will also develop group-based psychological interventions utilising evidence-based approaches incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). We will encourage and support you to maintain and build strong links with the local Talking Therapies services, Integrated Mental Health Practitioners (IMHTs) within the local Primary Care Networks (PCNs), secondary care mental health services and with the psychiatric liaison services.

The post is embedded within the WECPMS and EPUT Clinical Health Psychology (CHP) team. The CHP team includes Psychologists in multiple health settings, creating a specialist peer support network.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us, calculated pro rata.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

The role of Senior Practitioner Psychologist in Community Urgent Care Pathways (Home Treatment Team and Mental Health Liaison) offers opportunities to work across clinical severity and a range of settings. This the first post to offer a pathway view across these teams and aims to support residents and teams have a more seamless experience of care.

The post holder will provide high quality psychological care for those in crisis, as well as those who are experiencing a mental health need in the context of a physical health condition.

The role requires working across mental health and physical health multidisciplinary teams, being able to hold holistic care as the goal in supporting client needs. This role requires excellent communication skills to liaise with teams both in the acute and community setting in order to support smooth transitions.

Main duties of the job

• To support psychological provision in the mental health liaison service and home treatment team and supervise qualified and training psychologists, and MDT professionals as appropriate
• To work with the lead psychologist on service development with fellow mental health liaison/home treatment leads to ensure that the service meets local needs and national objectives
• To offer training and consultation to MDT professionals in community teams (Liaison/HTT) and acute hospital staff as appropriate.
• To work as part of the Transitions services and Clinical Health Services, engaging with peers to support each other and the shared vision for the directorate
• Excellent communication skills and rapport building
• Holding holistic views of clients need and sharing this with other professionals to support positive outcomes

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist/Cardiac Rehab Nurse to join our Heart Failure & Cardiac Rehab team

We are a small team of nurses and support assistants, delivering Heart Failure clinics and Cardiac Rehabilitation classes across West Essex - Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford.

We are in the process of integrating the cardiac and respiratory team and this will be an opportunity to support this integration.

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist/Cardiac Rehab nurse or exercise physiologist for this role. Consideration will be given to newly qualified professionals with the right attitude to progress.

• To be responsible for providing community based cardiac rehabilitation in a variety of settings and assessment clinic and be flexible to deliver programmes at different times to enable patient choice
• To use evidence based practice to deliver care and develop cardiac rehabilitation services the patient pathway in line with BACPR guidelines.
• To assess, plan, advise and evaluate the treatment of patients within the speciality.
• To be able to provide education to patients individually and in group settings
• Be able to assess patients who have highly complex physical, psychological and social needs and work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Work in collaboration with the wider Multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication and co-ordinated delivery of care for patients and carers.

Main duties of the job

• To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of own caseload/ cardiac rehabilitation group.
• To accept designated clinical responsibility for the patient groups and ensure systems to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of your own and others time and clinical skills.
• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients with cardiac disease, who may have complex conditions including multi-pathology.
• Work autonomously within scope of practice to make clinical decisions and judgements regarding patient management as per local/national and international guidelines.
• Contribute in planning programmes of cardiac care, for delivery, across all localities co-ordinating staff, venues, patients and use of digital technology.
• Use well developed clinical reasoning and departmental/local guidelines to needs assess, risk assess and advise on treatment and lifestyle changes.
• Deliver expert health education.
• Clinically supervise, educate and mentor junior members of staff.
• Undertake environmental risk assessments to ensure patient and staff safety.
• To develop and maintain skills required to practice at an advanced level
• To ensure that all clinical records, reports and documentation are completed promptly and to a satisfactory legal standard.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions)
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Community Mental Health Practitioner to join the North East Essex (NEE) Dementia Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to improving the lives of people living with dementia and memory difficulties.

This is a full-time post working across various teams within the NEE Dementia Service. We are committed to delivering a responsive, flexible, and evidence-based specialist service to individuals undergoing assessment for memory problems, as well as those who have received a diagnosis of dementia within their home, care home settings or other appropriate community environments. Our service provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support tailored to each person's individual needs and complex presentations.

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious practitioner who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of adults experiencing dementia or memory difficulties. The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of the service through innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and collaborative working with health and social care partners. The role will focus on supporting individuals to remain in their communities wherever possible, reducing avoidable admissions.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality dementia care and would like to be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, we welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

As part of the ongoing transformation of services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, development of services for dementia have been working over the past year in developing an intensive responsive service to manage the needs of these patients. The role is a Band 6 Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner within the Dementia Service which includes the Memory Assessment Service, Dementia Intensive Support Team (DIST) and the Dementia Support Team (DST).

The Memory Assessment Service offers age inclusive memory assessments and diagnosis. The DIST provides short-term intensive treatment in the person's place of residence working towards admission avoidance. The remaining community teams provide support in enabling people with dementia of all ages to maintain their independence in their preferred place of residence looking at a complete holistic assessment leading to better health outcomes. This includes access to other community services that include assistive technology, advice about environment, and healthy living. Providing education for their families, friends and carers so they are better equipped to understand and support their loved ones with dementia

Working in close co-operation with hospital, community services, primary care staff, social care professionals and third sector organisations e.g. Alzheimer's Society, Age Well East.

The post holder will work with a range of professionals and have some link into other professional services within the area.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions)
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to work at an advanced level as part of a specialist Hand trauma and rehabilitation team.

We are looking for an experienced Hand Therapist with expert clinical skills to play a leading role in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with acute hand trauma and complex hand conditions.

This role will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking service, working alongside Orthopaedic and Plastic surgeons, an Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist, experienced and motivated Hand Therapy colleagues, and the wider multi disciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care and shape the service.

We are looking for strong skills, in all four pillars of practice, to build on a culture of continuous learning and ensure that staff of all grades are given the opportunity to grow and develop through education and new experiences.

Main duties of the job

Accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical areas or pathway.

Responsible as a first contact clinician in consultant outpatient trauma and elective clinics for diagnosing the condition, screening for serious pathology and either book for surgery, refer to another consultant or refer for conservative treatment.

Responsible for providing expert clinical practice with advanced clinical reasoning and support to staff.

Provide clinical leadership to develop staff within the remit.

Lead evaluation and development of clinical practice within the specialism ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.

Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity and support.

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 employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CONNECT: West Yorkshire Adult Eating Disorder service as an inpatient psychological professional. As a senior psychologist you will be responsible for leading aspects of psychological therapies delivery within the team, support psychological and trauma-informed thinking and enhance psychological safety within the multi-disciplinary team. The role will be fully supported by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist and, as such, presents an ideal opportunity for someone hoping to make the transition from a Band 7 role into a more senior position.

The role offers the chance to develop leadership skills by providing supervision, consultation and facilitating formulation sessions for the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), whilst also offering direct clinical work, providing specialist assessment, formulation and intervention to service users. There are various exciting projects within the team, and you will be encouraged to contribute to areas of interest that are in line with service development priorities. The role will offer opportunities for training, and you will be supported to develop within the role.

You should have a highly specialist level of skill and knowledge in models of psychological therapy and ideally be familiar with models recommended for use with people with eating disorders.

Main duties of the job

• Offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues, external agencies and to family/ carers.
• Enhance psychological and trauma-informed thinking within the MDT and support the psychological health of the team.
• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy for individuals with eating disorders who are accessing inpatient treatment with CONNECT.
• Offer clinical supervision to psychological therapists and other members of the MDT, including assistant psychologist and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
• Liaise with other services as appropriate and work closely with the wider CONNECT service to enhance
• Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the trust and service policies and procedures.
• Utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development within the area served by the team/service.
• To provide a key role in psychological aspects of service development.
• To contribute to service improvement projects across the service as appropriate

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Audiologist to work as an Advanced Audiology Practitioner within Powys Teaching Health Board. The post holder will work autonomously with an extended scope of practice to assess, diagnose and manage patients with hearing and balance disorders. Acting as an independent practitioner and first point of contact for self-referral patients in out-patient based clinics across South Powys, including Brecon, Bronllys, Ystradgynlais and Knighton Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with hearing and balance disorders.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, including managing patients on a first-contact basis without prior GP assessment.

Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Deliver specialist Audiological interventions and refer patients appropriately to other services when required.

Request and utilise diagnostic investigations, including MRI scans and other relevant tests, to support diagnosis and patient management.

Provide expert advice and clinical leadership to Audiology colleagues, primary care teams and other healthcare professionals.

Support the education and development of junior Audiology staff and colleagues, including some operational staff supervision.

Contribute to research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Support the ongoing development and transformation of Audiology services across Powys Teaching Health Board.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS

Are you an experienced Treatment Planner/Dosimetrist looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for a permanent position within the Treatment Planning group at our Maidstone site.

Kent Oncology Centre currently has nine Varian linear accelerators across the two sites each with dedicated CT-Simulators. We have Eclipse for treatment planning with RapidArc VMAT, IGRT, DIBH and SABR in routine use. This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a programme of SABR expansion, including motion management and further expand the use of Eclipse as our principle Treatment Planning System.

Depending on skills and experience we would consider appointing at a lower band and would provide development milestones. We also consider flexible working with the expectation of supporting the working hours of service.

Main duties of the job

As a Treatment Planning Radiographer/Dosimetrist you will participate in all aspects of the Treatment Planning section: production of complex treatment plans including VMAT planning, organs-at-risk outlining and Mould Room assistance. You will also participate in CT simulation, including cannulation and contrast.

Depending on your own particular skills and interests and the future requirements of the service we will actively encourage and support you to develop your role through postgraduate training and role extension.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-8354743-T3

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Therapeutic Radiography), DCR (T) or equivalent and HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer Or: B.Sc. Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), Physics, Applied Physics or a relevant subject and eligibility for appropriate registration as Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner
• Masters level training in relevant specialist area

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• oSignificant post qualification experience in treatment planning.

Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills including the use of Word, Excel and Windows applications.
• Able to work with cancer patients and deal with stressful situations
• Able to communicate highly complex instructions clearly and unambiguously within a multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing
• Able to teach and train groups of other professional staff
• Able to develop good professional relationships with multidisciplinary staff groups
• Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with Ionising Radiation
• Understanding of infection control
• Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence
• Good supervisory and leadership skills, with ability to delegate and motivate
• Good time management and organisational skills and ability to work deadlines

Desirable

• Cannulation trained

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Therapeutic Radiography), DCR (T) or equivalent and HCPC registration as a therapeutic radiographer Or: B.Sc. Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), Physics, Applied Physics or a relevant subject and eligibility for appropriate registration as Clinical Technologist/Healthcare Scientist Practitioner Masters level training in relevant specialist area Experience/Knowledge Essential oSignificant post qualification experience in treatment planning. Skills Essential Basic computer skills including the use of Word, Excel and Windows applications. Able to work with cancer patients and deal with stressful situations Able to communicate highly complex instructions clearly and unambiguously within a multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing Able to teach and train groups of other professional staff Able to develop good professional relationships with multidisciplinary staff groups Understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with Ionising Radiation Understanding of infection control Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own area of competence Good supervisory and leadership skills, with ability to delegate and motivate Good time management and organisational skills and ability to work deadlines Desirable Cannulation trained

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join our Mental Health Pharmacy Team as an Advanced Mental Health Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of specialist clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across inpatient mental health services while supporting the development of innovative and patient-centred pharmacy practice.

Working closely with consultants, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care, influence prescribing practice, support medicines governance and help shape the future of mental health pharmacy services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Lead and deliver advanced clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across mental health inpatient wards.

Promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing practices.

Provide specialist medicines advice and undertake complex medication reviews.

Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds and patient reviews to optimise treatment outcomes.

Support service development, pharmacist prescribing initiatives and medicines governance activities.

Lead audit, quality improvement and research projects.

Develop and implement medicines policies, guidelines and protocols.

Educate and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to medicines safety investigations and risk management activities.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH449-CORP

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description attached in documents section for full details.

Service Management and Development:

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust.

Staff Management:

The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce.

Governance, Legislation and Standards:

The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies.

Professional Expertise:

The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.

Job description Job responsibilities See job description attached in documents section for full details. Service Management and Development: The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management and ongoing development of medicines management, dispensary and medicines supply services across the Trust. Staff Management: The post holder is responsible for the management, development and wellbeing of the Senior Mental Health Pharmacist inpatient and Specialist Pharmacy Technicians Mental Health workforce. Governance, Legislation and Standards: The post holder is responsible for ensuring technical pharmacy services operate in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and Trust policies. Professional Expertise: The post holder will provide professional and technical leadership across medicines management and supply services.

Person Specification

Knoweledge and experience

Essential

• oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy.
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings

Desirable

• oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber
• oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists.
• oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures
• oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals

Behaviours and values

Essential

• oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams.
• oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

Desirable

• oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development.
• oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations
• oEffective written and verbal communication skills
• oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes

Desirable

• oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments.
• oStrong audit, research and project management skills.

Person Specification Knoweledge and experience Essential oCurrent and continued registration and membership with the General Pharmaceutical Council oPost-graduate qualification e.g. Clinical pharmacy diploma, Aston Diploma in Psychiatric Pharmacy. oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oPost registration experience within the mental health care settings Desirable oIndependent/supplementary prescriber or willingness to train to be an independent prescriber oMember of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists. oExperience of developing, reviewing, and implementing medicines management policies and procedures oKnowledge of conducting staff appraisals Behaviours and values Essential oDemonstrates leadership by motivating, supporting and inspiring pharmacy and wider clinical teams. oStrong commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Desirable oDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for service development. oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. Skills and abilities Essential oExperience of providing clinical pharmacy and medicines management services in NHS organisations oEffective written and verbal communication skills oAbility to work independently and as part of a team. The post holder will be required to be self-motivated, to prioritise work and be able to influence and persuade others to achieve optimum medicines management outcomes Desirable oShows confidence in influencing practice and leading change within complex healthcare environments. oStrong audit, research and project 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.

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Pharmacy Department,

London Road

NN15 7PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

NHFT are dedicated to making a positive difference and providing care with compassion. We put the person at the centre of everything we do, so if you want to work for a Trust that makes a difference & rated as outstanding by the CQC this is the place for you.

NHFT have recently undergone a medicines supply model redesign bringing their medicines supply service in-house and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated pharmacy technician to support our supply service team.

You will be part of a friendly, innovative and supportive pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality patient focused clinical pharmacy service to:

• Adult and Older People's Mental Health wards
• Child Adolescent Mental Health wards
• Community Hospital wards/Palliative care

You will be part of the dispensary team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants who support the medicines supply service from the Berrywood Hospital dispensary. Working closely with the dispensary team, you will support in managing the daily workflow to ensure an efficient and high-quality medicines supply service delivery.

You will also provide pharmacy technician support and advice at ward level, to wards in the Northampton / West Northants locality based away from the main site.

Main duties of the job

Your primary role as a band 5 Pharmacy Technician Dispensary and Inpatient Services will be to support the delivery of a clinical and technical pharmacy service to in-patient facilities within Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT).

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH450-CORP

Job locations

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes tasks such as:

• To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions
• To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines
• To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations
• To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas.
• Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use
• To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration

The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.

Job description Job responsibilities The role includes tasks such as: To dispense and final check in-patient and outpatient prescriptions To carry out the distribution and stock control of medicines To act as a troubleshooter on a rota basis as the first point of call, resolving medication and prescription issues, coordinating discharges, supporting staff and patients, and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations To perform a wide range of activities at ward level which will include medicines reconciliation, management of medication supply for in-patients and community patients including stock, non- stock, discharge, leave and self-medication, and supporting ward areas with management of the removal, disposal and record keeping of unwanted medicines from in-patient areas. Assessing patients own medicines brought into hospital for potential re-use To inform patient about their medication and provide patient medication counselling including support self-adminstration The post-holder will be expected to liaise with a variety of individuals including patients, relatives, medical and nursing staff, third party service providers and colleagues at acute hospital trusts, community pharmacies, GP surgeries etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent)
• Accredited checking pharmacy technician
• Evidence of recent continuing professional learning

Experience

Essential

• Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician
• Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals
• Evidence of recent continuing professional learning
• IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases

Desirable

• Ward-based Medicines Management Experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Counselling patients on multiple medications
• Previous use of SystmOne
• Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration and membership with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or course equivalent) Accredited checking pharmacy technician Evidence of recent continuing professional learning Experience Essential Post Qualification experience in the NHS as a pharmacy technician Experience of liaising with other healthcare professionals Evidence of recent continuing professional learning IT literate with ability to use electronic systems/spreadsheets/databases Desirable Ward-based Medicines Management Experience Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Counselling patients on multiple medications Previous use of SystmOne Previous experience or knowledge of hospital electronic prescribing and medicines administration systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Berrywood Hospital

Duston

Northampton

NN5 6UD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Can you persuade a 2 year old to take a break from Bluey so that you can assess their hand strength?

Can you assess a child for the equipment they need to get safely discharged from hospital whilst holding your own in a discussion about which Avenger is the best at defeating baddies?

We need an individual who can bring occupational therapy assessment, intervention and outcome measurement to life for our patients.Our passionate team will support you to develop your occupational therapy skills, clinical reasoning and reflective practice.

Our patients will teach you about the importance of being client centered and how to solve problems creatively.

This Band 5 post is a rotational post, working within our acute inpatients (including Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Respiratory), Hands and Upper Limb, Burns and plastics and Rheumatology teams .

You will be given an opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic environment, committed to developing your skills, including assessment, intervention, prescribing equipment, complex discharge planning and general rehabilitation.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to learn with excellent interpersonal skills. A passion for working with children, young people and their families is essential.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be a member of the Occupational Therapy team and work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team within the hospital. Duties may include in-patient and out-patient work, taking place on Trust premises or occasionally within the community setting.

The Occupational Therapy Service works with children, young people and their families. Assessment and treatment are carried out in numerous settings including the Occupational Therapy department, hospital ward, or home/community settings. The Occupational Therapist develops the child and young person's ability to master self-help, work and play skills using purposeful activity and adapted techniques and equipment to assist performance.

This post is in Birmingham Childrens Hospital where you will work with a wide range of MDT colleagues and community service providers.

A Senior Occupational Therapist will provide regular support and supervision. The Head of Occupational Therapy will be available as necessary.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Speech & Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

Post of WTE 1.1 Band 4

Band 4 £27,485- 30,162

Full and Part time available

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic person to join our expanding speech and language therapy service. The successful candidate will work, in a fully supported team environment, with stroke patients experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties within the acute and rehabilitation stroke wards in Northampton General Hospital. Northampton General Hospital (NGH) has a dynamic Stroke service which currently scores highly in national audit. There are wte 0.8 sessions within the Acute stroke unit at NGH and a further 0.3 sessions at Isebrook Hospital at Hazelwood ward (Community Stroke Beds).

Main duties of the job

This post is suitable for applicants who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience working with people who have had a stroke, or people who have other causes of communication or swallowing difficulties.

The post-holder will be part of the pro-active Stroke SLT team and will be an integral member of the Northampton General Hospital Multi-Disciplinary Stroke Team. You will be expected to work independently but will be supervised by a team of qualified Speech and Language Therapists. The successful candidate will have access to training and supervision opportunities as part of the countywide Speech and Language Therapy service and will be encouraged to attend regular team meetings and in-house clinical forums. The service promotes a strong culture of clinical supervision.

Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, problem-solving and the ability to work independently are essential. Skills in IT and the use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative communication methods) are desirable.

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TH440-AD

Job locations

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• relevant NVQ or similar
• experience in relevant work

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated good standard of spoken and written English skills
• Able to organise own work and manage time
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with service users with a range of complex needs and disabilities
• Demonstrate ability to reflect on practice with peers

Desirable

• IT literate and able ot use a range of applications

other

Essential

• Car driver

Person Specification Qualifications Essential relevant NVQ or similar experience in relevant work Skills Essential Excellent Interpersonal skills Demonstrated good standard of spoken and written English skills Able to organise own work and manage time Able to manage emotional consequences of working with service users with a range of complex needs and disabilities Demonstrate ability to reflect on practice with peers Desirable IT literate and able ot use a range of applications other Essential Car driver

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Highfield Clinical Care Centre

Cliftonville Road

Northampton

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The role will support healthcare and operational colleagues to maximise the contribution of community pharmacies, enhance the quality of pharmacy-delivered interventions, and promote the safe and effective use of medicines for people accessing our services. The successful candidate will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have experience in medicines management, harm reduction, partnership working, and improving outcomes for service users.

You will focus on developing and maintaining effective partnerships with community pharmacies and other stakeholders, supporting the delivery of supervised consumption, needle exchange, naloxone provision, and other pharmacy-based interventions. The successful candidate will act as the key pharmacy link across Sunderland, supporting community pharmacy engagement, medicines governance, service development, data analysis, audit activity, training delivery, and incident management.

This role will require regular travel across the designated area to visit operational services, community pharmacies, and partner organisations.

Details

Location: Sunderland, with flexibility to work across local operational sites

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and any associated payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Main duties of the job

• Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
• Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
• Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
• Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
• Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
• Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
• Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
• Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
• Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.

About us

Believe in people

At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.

If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.

If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Details

Date posted

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,069.56 to £39,129.53 a year Dependent on experience (based on full time hours, pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

17 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0080-2026-21586

Job locations

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Lower Ground Floor, Riverview Health Centre,

Borough Road

Hendon

Sunderland

SR1 2HJ

United Kingdom

First Floor, Houghton Health Centre

Church Street

Houghton Le Spring

Tyne and Wear

DH4 4DN

United Kingdom

Ground Floor

The Galleries Health Centre

Washington

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7NQ

United Kingdom

25, 26 and 27 Laura Street

Sunderland Tyne and Wear

SR1 1PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role-specific responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.
• Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.
• Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users.
• Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.
• Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.
• Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.
• Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).
• Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.
• Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.
• Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.
• Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.
• Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Job description Job responsibilities Role-specific responsibilitiesAct as the primary point of contact for community pharmacy contractors and the LPC, ensuring regular, high-quality communication with these partners.Attend meetings with the LPC and Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network (CDLIN) as required.Promote the work of Change Grow Live across the Service, maximising the use of community pharmacies to support positive health outcomes for service users. Ensure that community pharmacies are providing a range of interventions including supervised consumption, needle exchange, and naloxone.Use PharmOutcomes and other systems to collect, collate and analyse data.Provide specialist advice on medicines governance and the management of pharmaceutical products and controlled stationery in line with organisational policies and procedures.Support the prescribing of cost-effective pharmacotherapies in line with best practice and organisational policies.Provide medicines-related advice and recommendations, within scope of practice and competency, to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.. This could include, but is not limited to, optimal prescribing doses, reviewing medication suitability (e.g. contra indications, interactions and cautions such as QT interval prolongation).Support the response to relevant organisational directives and drug alerts overseen by the Central Pharmacy Team.Dispense and administer medicines within onsite dispensaries, including under and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), where appropriate.Provide advice and oversight on the safe storage, handling, and management of medicines, pharmaceutical products, and controlled stationery.Support staff training and development to ensure safe medicines management practices and compliance with organisational policies and procedures.Monitor stock management processes, including stock rotation, storage suitability, and adherence to health and safety requirements.Ensure controlled drugs and controlled stationery are stored, managed, and recorded securely in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
• Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to
• manage multiple priorities and demands effectively.
• Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft
• Excel.
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary.
• Experience of contributing to project development.
• Ability to interpret relevant medical test results.
• Motivational interviewing techniques.
• Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role.
• Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary.
• Knowledge of local services and geography.
• A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision.
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals.
• A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users).
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users.
• An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends.
• An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
• A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others.

Desirable

• Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field.
• Experience of using ePACT data
• Experience in Clinical Pharmacy
• Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines
• Management Audits
• Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health
• Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change
• following policy / guideline updates.

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification
• Current registration with GPhC
• Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Current registration with APTUK.
• CMHP member
• CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed
• Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP
• Drugs Part 1 Certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values.
• Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field.
• Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system.
• Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS
• systems, including prescribing and medicines management.
• Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders.
• Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery.
• Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission.
• Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making.
• Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Desirable

• Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing systems

Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Experience of multi-agency working, with the ability to build effective partnerships across professional groups (e.g. mental health services, criminal justice agencies, and community groups) to achieve positive outcomes for service users. Experience working in an outcomes-focused environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and demands effectively. Computer literate with Microsoft packages; proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary. Experience of contributing to project development. Ability to interpret relevant medical test results. Motivational interviewing techniques. Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role. Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties. Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary. Knowledge of local services and geography. A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting Change Grow Live's values and vision. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers and other relevant professionals. A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users). An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion best practice with a particular focus on engagement with hard to reach and marginalised service users. An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential, both during and after employment ends. An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards. A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and where relevant oversee the learning of others. Desirable Experience of working within substance misuse or a related field. Experience of using ePACT data Experience in Clinical Pharmacy Clinical Audit experience / experience of undertaking Medicines Management Audits Experience in Clinical Informatics / Digital Health Experience of benchmarking, reviewing and implementing change following policy / guideline updates. Qualifications Essential GPhC-approved pharmacy technician course/qualification Current registration with GPhC Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Current registration with APTUK. CMHP member CMHP Foundation Certificate/Credentialed Completion of CPPE Substance use and misuse course, optionally RCGP Drugs Part 1 Certificate KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Demonstrates a clear understanding of Change Grow Lives mission, vision, and values. Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge within the substance misuse field. Possesses a good understanding of the Community Pharmacy NHS Contract and the PharmOutcomes system. Demonstrates a broad understanding of pharmacy practice and NHS systems, including prescribing and medicines management. Understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with service users, the public, the workforce, and key stakeholders. Able to communicate complex information clearly and confidently to both individuals and groups. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with partner agencies to support service delivery. Capable of leading specific workstreams and providing clear guidance to staff and partner organisations to deliver high-quality services. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, supported by a high level of IT proficiency. Able to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines for reporting and information submission. Financially literate, with the ability to review, interpret, and use financial information to inform decision-making. Highly competent in analysing data and effectively communicating insights and outcomes. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously and make professional decisions within scope of practice. Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, building strong working relationships with colleagues. Ability to travel regularly across the designated area to support multiple sites, community pharmacies and partner organisations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Desirable Good understanding of Electronic Prescribing systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

Change Grow Live

Address

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Change Grow Live

Address

The Galleries, Washington Centre,

Tyne and Wear

NE38 7SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

IMP PCN in Lincoln are looking for an experienced healthcare support worker to work within our ageing well team, namely the Enhanced Health in Care Homes team (EHCH).

We are looking for a candidate that is a team player who can organise their own workload.

This role will be predominantly working within our care homes and candidates should be confident working autonomously.

Full and part time hours will be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

• Phlebotomy
• Blood Pressures
• Recording heights and weight for patients
• ECGs
• Foot checks
• Care planning
• Supporting the wider Ageing well team

About us

IMP healthcare PCN is made up of 9 GP practices, in and around Lincoln and serves a patient population of 75,000.

We are a friendly and supportive team that can offer flexible working.

Job summary

Are you looking for job satisfaction and a new challenge?

We can offer an exciting position which offers an excellent opportunity to be involved in the taking the bloods of patients within our Phlebotomy Team covering various clinics within the Trust and our offsite Phlebotomy Drive Through service

We are looking for confident, positive people with good communication, customer care and organisational skills. The role involves clinical duties and the use of the Trust computer system for which full training will be given.

Please note, a minimum of 22.5 hours worked over a 3 days period is required for this post

Main duties of the job

To obtain blood samples, as requested by Medical staff on all areas within outpatient Phlebotomy departments and the offsite Phlebotomy Drive Through using Trust approved materials and according to the Trust Policies and Procedures. Leave specimens at approved collection points.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job summary

Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Cheriton Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. What we offer: £13.46 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) Various shift patterns available (Full time, part time and bank contracts) Alternate weekends required Day shifts and night shifts currently available A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities Your role: Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care Support residen

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Cheriton Care Home, you will be a pivotal member of the Agincare family. This role demands a compassionate and experienced care professional who is eager to make a difference in residents' lives. Your responsibility is to ensure that residents feel comfortable, valued, and cared for in their home setting. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £13.46, along with a refer a friend scheme worth up to £1000 and opportunities for career development with fully funded training up to QCF Level 5. Additional benefits include a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. If you have at least 12 months' right to work in the UK and hold a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or are working towards Level 3), we invite you to apply. Flexible shift patterns are available, requiring alternate weekend availability. You'll be expected to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, support residents with personal care, and lead activities and engagement.

About us

For over 40 years, Agincare has been committed to supporting communities across the UK with high-quality care and support services. As a leading family-owned care provider, Agincare employs more than 5,500 team members nationwide and operates across over 170 locations. The organisation takes pride in being an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All its adult services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that clients receive the highest standards of care. Although they support a diverse and inclusive workforce, Agincare currently does not offer visa sponsorship. Join Agincare if you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and are ready to take the next step in your care career.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real difference to patients within the community? Were looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing service. Youll work directly with patients in their own homes and residential care settings, delivering nursing care delegated by our registered nursing team. Its a varied and rewarding role where youll have the opportunity to build relationships with patients and carers while developing a broad range of community healthcare skills. Depending on your training and competencies, your work may include phlebotomy, wound care and dressings, blood glucose monitoring, continence support and other delegated clinical interventions. Youll be trusted to organise and manage your delegated visits, working independently in the community while remaining supported by experienced District Nurses and Senior Nurses. Youll also play an important role in observing patients, recognising changes in their conditi

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real difference to patients within the community? Were looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to join our Community Nursing service. Youll work directly with patients in their own homes and residential care settings, delivering nursing care delegated by our registered nursing team. Its a varied and rewarding role where youll have the opportunity to build relationships with patients and carers while developing a broad range of community healthcare skills. Your work may include phlebotomy, wound care and dressings, blood glucose monitoring, continence support and other delegated clinical interventions. Youll organise and manage your delegated visits, working independently in the community while supported by experienced District Nurses and Senior Nurses. Youll observe patients, recognise changes in their condition and ensure concerns are communicated promptly to the appropriate clinician. This role requires flexibility to work across a seven-day service. A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day are essential for this community-based role.

About us

HCRG Care Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant to join its Community Nursing service. The organisation values its staff and offers access to exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts on everyday purchases, access to wages as they are earned, and support for mental and physical wellbeing. Employees also enjoy opportunities for ongoing professional development. HCRG Care Group fosters an open, just culture where sharing ideas and contributing to improving the delivery of care is encouraged. The Community Healthcare Assistant role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality nursing care to patients within their own homes and residential care settings. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing their career within community nursing.

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be to support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate

Main duties of the job

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will play a vital role in enhancing the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of our residents. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering diverse activities and ensuring a safe living environment. Your duties will include maintaining the homes professional image, reporting any changes in residents' conditions, preparing supplies for activities, and fostering community links to encourage wider community access. You must embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Effective communication skills and a positive attitude towards older people are essential. Experience working with older people in a residential dementia setting is required.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We pride ourselves on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. Avery believes in enriching the later years of life and is dedicated to providing exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes. Our team members are valued and empowered, and we are committed to building a community where everyone can thrive. Join us to see why Avery is a top choice for residents and employees alike.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1564728456

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Alice Court Care Home 29 Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne

BN21 2BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEAs Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome. Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff. Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed. Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.Our ideal candidatemust: Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten. Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people. Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require: ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate must have effective communication skills, verbal and written. They should demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people, have a positive attitude towards older people, and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting is required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate must have effective communication skills, verbal and written. They should demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people, have a positive attitude towards older people, and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. Experience working with older people in a residential nursing dementia setting is required.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Alice Court Care Home 29 Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne

BN21 2BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Alice Court Care Home 29 Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne

BN21 2BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note that we are unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for this role.

Are you looking for a rewarding role that supports outstanding patient care. If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our friendly hospital pharmacy team as Pharmacy Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and play an important role in ensuring patients receive the right care, first time, every time.

We currently have both full-time and part-time opportunities available at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch.

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be a key member of the team and often the first point of contact for healthcare professionals and members of the public accessing our services. You will need to be self-motivated, organised, and able to work accurately in a busy environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are passionate about patient care and keen to begin or develop a career within hospital pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary pharmacy team, collaborating closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

The role offers the opportunity to gain experience across a range of pharmacy services and functions, providing a broad understanding of hospital pharmacy operations.

Applicants must be able to work accurately and efficiently, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of tasks within a busy working environment. Flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential to the successful delivery of the service.

For main duties of the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Job summary

Package Description: Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and supporting people to live as independently as possible? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients in your local community every day? We are looking for a caring, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 3 Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join our Intermediate Care Team. About the Role Working across Surrey Heath and Farnham, you will support people in their own homes following illness, injury, hospital admission, or a decline in function. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help patients regain confidence, improve their independence, and achieve their rehabilitation goals, enabling them to remain safely in the place they call home. This is a rewarding role that combines care and rehabilitation, placing the patient at the centre of everything we do. You will work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. What You'll Be Doing As a Community

Main duties of the job

As a Community Rehab Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting patients in their own homes across Surrey Heath and Farnham to maximize their independence following illness or injury. The role includes delivering care and rehabilitation in accordance with individualized plans developed by the therapy team in collaboration with the patients and their families. You will assist with activities of daily living, exercise programs, and rehabilitation activities prescribed by therapists, and monitor and document patient progress. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

About us

HCRG Care Group is dedicated to providing compassionate care and supporting individuals to live as independently as possible. We are committed to making a real difference in the lives of patients within the local community every day. Our team is composed of caring, motivated, and enthusiastic professionals who work together to help patients regain confidence and achieve their rehabilitation goals. By placing patients at the heart of our efforts and working in collaboration with various healthcare professionals, we strive to deliver high-quality and person-centered care that enables individuals to remain safely in their homes.

Job summary

Package Description: As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £39,959.00 - £48,117.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary Plentiful on-site parking Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support Ongoing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development...

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits. These include a Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement, plentiful on-site parking, and membership of My Reward Hub offering discounts and cashback. Gain access to your wages as you earn them to help manage emergencies and avoid fees or high interest rates. We provide online and face-to-face support for mental and physical wellbeing, from healthy recipes to counselling. Our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise, supports ongoing professional growth. Enjoy a culture encouraging innovation, backed by substantial ringfenced innovation funding. Work in an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards, with most services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

Job summary

As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role within a specialist community stroke service, supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as they transition from hospital to home. You will manage a specialist caseload of patients following stroke, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your interventions, helping patients regain independence, improve quality of life and achieve meaningful goals in their own environment. Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, support the growth of colleagues and rehabilitation assistants, and help shape the future of stroke rehabilitation services across North Kent. You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking community stroke service, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high quality rehabilitation and outstanding patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend. This role involves leading within a specialist community stroke service to support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties, helping them transition from hospital to home. You will oversee a specialist caseload of stroke patients, providing expert evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary framework. This rewarding position allows you to directly impact patient independence and quality of life by assisting them in achieving important goals in their home setting. In addition to clinical duties, you'll support service growth, mentor colleagues, and influence the future of stroke rehabilitation across North Kent.

About us

HCRG Care Group is an independent provider of community health and care services in the UK. Since 2006, the group has collaborated with health and care commissioners to enhance service delivery focusing on experience, efficiency, and improving outcomes. They offer various services including community health, primary care like urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, plus adult social care and wellbeing services. Serving more than half a million people annually throughout England, HCRG Care Group operates with core values of care, thought, and action. The organization is committed to equal opportunity and inclusivity, holding the Disability Confident Committed status to provide accessible facilities and environment adjustments.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1564678694

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role within a specialist community stroke service, supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as they transition from hospital to home.

You will manage a specialist caseload of patients following stroke, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your interventions, helping patients regain independence, improve quality of life and achieve meaningful goals in their own environment.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, support the growth of colleagues and rehabilitation assistants, and help shape the future of stroke rehabilitation services across North Kent.

Package Description

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking community stroke service, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high quality rehabilitation and outstanding patient outcomes. The team embraces innovation, collaborative working and continuous improvement, creating an environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.

As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive:

• NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 salary with an NHS pension
• 5% High-Cost Area Supplement
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials
• Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest borrowing
• Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling
• Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the Speech and Language Therapy provision within the Early Supported Discharge pathway for patients following stroke. You will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based practice to deliver high quality rehabilitation in community settings and community rehabilitation wards.

Working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you will develop personalised care plans, support discharge planning and work closely with patients, carers and partner organisations to deliver coordinated care. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your own caseload, whilst also contributing to referral triage and service planning.

You will act as a source of specialist expertise within the stroke pathway, providing clinical leadership, mentoring junior therapists and rehabilitation assistants, supporting student placements and delivering training to colleagues and external professionals. You will also contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects and clinical audits to help continuously improve patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke
• Managing a complex caseload within the Early Supported Discharge service
• Developing patient-centred treatment plans and rehabilitation goals
• Supporting patients, families and carers with education, advice and ongoing support
• Providing specialist dysphagia assessment and management
• Contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and discharge processes
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff, students and rehabilitation assistants
• Leading and supporting service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives
• Delivering training and education to colleagues and partner organisations

As this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Dysphagia trained and competent to independently manage patients with swallowing difficulties
• Significant post-registration experience working with adults following stroke
• Experience working within community, rehabilitation or stroke services
• Experience supervising junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants
• Excellent knowledge of assessments and interventions for acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Strong understanding of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines and evidence-based practice
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload
• Confidence using IT systems and electronic patient records
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Experience within an Early Supported Discharge or community stroke service
• Experience leading service development, audit or quality improvement initiatives
• Experience delivering training to healthcare professionals and external organisations
• Additional postgraduate training relevant to stroke rehabilitation, communication disorders or dysphagia

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Stroke Team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend.This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role within a specialist community stroke service, supporting patients with communication and swallowing difficulties as they transition from hospital to home.You will manage a specialist caseload of patients following stroke, delivering expert assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation within a multidisciplinary team. This is a highly rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your interventions, helping patients regain independence, improve quality of life and achieve meaningful goals in their own environment.Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to service development, support the growth of colleagues and rehabilitation assistants, and help shape the future of stroke rehabilitation services across North Kent.Package DescriptionYou will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking community stroke service, working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high quality rehabilitation and outstanding patient outcomes. The team embraces innovation, collaborative working and continuous improvement, creating an environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive: NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 salary with an NHS pension 5% High-Cost Area Supplement Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest borrowing Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Free tea, coffee and milk at your base locationMain ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will lead the Speech and Language Therapy provision within the Early Supported Discharge pathway for patients following stroke. You will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders, using evidence-based practice to deliver high quality rehabilitation in community settings and community rehabilitation wards.Working autonomously and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, you will develop personalised care plans, support discharge planning and work closely with patients, carers and partner organisations to deliver coordinated care. You will be responsible for managing and prioritising your own caseload, whilst also contributing to referral triage and service planning.You will act as a source of specialist expertise within the stroke pathway, providing clinical leadership, mentoring junior therapists and rehabilitation assistants, supporting student placements and delivering training to colleagues and external professionals. You will also contribute to service development initiatives, quality improvement projects and clinical audits to help continuously improve patient care.Key responsibilities include: Delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation for patients with communication and swallowing difficulties following stroke Managing a complex caseload within the Early Supported Discharge service Developing patient-centred treatment plans and rehabilitation goals Supporting patients, families and carers with education, advice and ongoing support Providing specialist dysphagia assessment and management Contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and discharge processes Supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff, students and rehabilitation assistants Leading and supporting service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives Delivering training and education to colleagues and partner organisationsAs this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.Person SpecificationEssential Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Dysphagia trained and competent to independently manage patients with swallowing difficulties Significant post-registration experience working with adults following stroke Experience working within community, rehabilitation or stroke services Experience supervising junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants Excellent knowledge of assessments and interventions for acquired communication and swallowing disorders Strong understanding of current stroke rehabilitation guidelines and evidence-based practice Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload Confidence using IT systems and electronic patient records Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposesDesirable Experience within an Early Supported Discharge or community stroke service Experience leading service development, audit or quality improvement initiatives Experience delivering training to healthcare professionals and external organisations Additional postgraduate training relevant to stroke rehabilitation, communication disorders or dysphagiaAbout the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or [email protected].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC, membership of RCSLT, dysphagia training and competence, significant post-registration experience with adults post-stroke, community/rehabilitation/stroke service experience, supervisory experience, excellent communication, and clinical reasoning skills, and a full UK driving license.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, registration with HCPC, membership of RCSLT, dysphagia training and competence, significant post-registration experience with adults post-stroke, community/rehabilitation/stroke service experience, supervisory experience, excellent communication, and clinical reasoning skills, and a full UK driving license.

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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Gravesend

DA11 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Package Description: As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of our supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £39,959.00 - £48,117.00 Band 6 Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, plus a high cost area supplement of 5% of the basic salary. Plentiful on-site parking. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you. Access to your wages as you earn them, helping you cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates. Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to counselling, legal and financial advice, and post-trauma support. Ongoing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise. Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location. An open, just culture where your ideas are encouraged and supported backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year. The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our services rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, youll be part of a supportive team based primarily at Gravesham Community Hospital, Gravesend. You will feel valued as a Speech and Language Therapist within HCRG Care Group and receive access to exclusive rewards and benefits. The role offers a salary range of £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms, plus a high-cost area supplement of 5%. Additional advantages include plentiful on-site parking, access to discounts on everyday purchases, and ongoing professional development opportunities through The Learning Enterprise. Our team provides flexible, person-centred care through in-person and telehealth interventions. You will manage a varied caseload, working closely with senior clinicians to deliver high-quality interventions. We are looking for a proactive individual with a recognized Speech and Language Therapy Degree, HCPC registration, and RCSLT membership who is confident in using IT systems.

About us

HCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK. Established in 2006, we work closely with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services, focusing on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Our services include adult and children community health services, primary care services like urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. We are guided by simple core values: we care, we think, we do. Across England, we support communities and help over half a million people annually. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Committed company, we strive to offer inclusive work environments and practices. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and adopt robust safer recruitment policies. If you're interested in joining us, please apply soon.

Job summary

Package Description: As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our supportive community team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a forward thinking service, helping to shape and develop Speech and Language Therapy provision across North Kent. You will work as a joint Team Lead alongside an experienced full time Band 7, providing clinical leadership while continuing to deliver high quality care to patients within the community. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties to achieve greater independence and quality of life. Our service embraces innovation and flexibility. We offer a blended model of care, combining face to face and remote delivery, giving you the opportunity to work in a way that meets both patient and service needs. You will be joining a friendly, collaborative and innovative Speech and Language Therapy team who are passionate about delivering person centered care. The team fosters a supportive environment where ideas are encouraged, development is prioritized and colleagues feel valued in their roles. As part of HCRG Care Group, you will receive: NHS Agenda for Change Band 7 salary with an NHS pension. High cost area supplement of 5% of basic salary. Plentiful on site parking. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials. Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest borrowing. Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling. Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team. An open, just culture where youre encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year. The pride of working for an organization where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission. Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist, you will join our supportive community team based at Gravesham Community Hospital in Gravesend. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within a forward thinking service, helping to shape and develop Speech and Language Therapy provision across North Kent. You will work as a joint Team Lead alongside an experienced full time Band 7, providing clinical leadership while continuing to deliver high quality care to patients within the community. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support patients with communication and swallowing difficulties to achieve greater independence and quality of life. Our service embraces innovation and flexibility. We offer a blended model of care, combining face to face and remote delivery, giving you the opportunity to work in a way that meets both patient and service needs. You will be joining a friendly, collaborative and innovative Speech and Language Therapy team who are passionate about delivering person centered care. The team fosters a supportive environment where ideas are encouraged, development is prioritized and colleagues feel valued in their roles.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year, guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here.