Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Role:

Provide strategic leadership for a diverse portfolio of Soft Facilities Management services supporting the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Trusts hospitals.

Lead services including car parking, decontamination, portering, telecommunications, transport, security and waste management, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, compliance and patient experience.

Provide leadership and direction to approximately 300 Facilities staff across four hospital sites, promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.

Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, retention, performance management, employee relations, training and staff development.

Hold delegated responsibility for Facilities Services financial resources, ensuring effective budget management, efficiency, productivity and value for money.

Provide strategic oversight of service performance, risk, governance, health and safety, business continuity and regulatory compliance.

Lead key Facilities assurance and information requirements, including ERIC, PAM, PLACE and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

Provide specialist Facilities advice and assurance across complex PFI, OHF, Non-OHF, NHS Property Services and Community Health Partnerships arrangements.

Develop effective relationships with senior Trust colleagues, clinical teams, corporate functions, contractors, PFI partners, suppliers and external stakeholders.

Provide authoritative advice on complex Facilities matters and contribute to senior corporate and Board-level decision-making.

Lead and influence service improvement, transformation and modernisation programmes, identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, sustainability and value for money.

Contribute to delivery of the Trust Green Plan, including Travel and Transport objectives, and support wider sustainability and resilience priorities.

Ensure Facilities services are prepared to respond effectively to operational disruption, major incidents and changing healthcare requirements.

Deputise for the Managing Director when required, representing SCL at senior Trust, corporate and external forums.

Operate with a high degree of autonomy, professional judgement and accountability, balancing competing operational, clinical, financial, contractual and organisational priorities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Degree-level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained through significant senior management experience.
• - Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role.

Desirable

• - Relevant postgraduate management or Facilities Management qualification.
• - Relevant professional qualification or membership of a recognised Facilities Management/professional body

Experience

Essential

• - Significant senior management experience within a large, complex organisation.
• - Proven track record of strategic and operational leadership of complex services.
• - Significant experience of managing large and diverse workforces, including complex employee relations and working with recognised trade unions.
• - Experience of managing budgets and delivering financial control, efficiency and value for money.
• - Experience of working collaboratively across organisational, professional and contractual boundaries.
• - Experience of leading service improvement, organisational change and performance management.
• - Experience of providing specialist advice and assurance to senior management and/or Board-level forums.
• - Experience within an NHS Trust, NHS-owned subsidiary or wider healthcare environment.

Desirable

• - Experience of PFI, OHF/Non-OHF or similar contractual environments.
• - Experience of leading Facilities transformation or service redesign programmes.
• - Experience of managing decontamination, portering, waste, transport, security or other Soft FM services.
• - Experience of ERIC, PLACE and PAM processes.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• - Extensive knowledge of strategic, operational and financial management within a complex organisation.
• -Knowledge of NHS/PFI contractual arrangements and healthcare Facilities Management.
• - Advanced leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to influence senior colleagues and stakeholders across organisational and professional boundaries.
• - Highly developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to interpret complex information and evaluate options.
• -Excellent communication, report writing, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• - High level of political and organisational awareness, with the ability to operate effectively within a complex and changing environment.
• - Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and make sound decisions under pressure.
• - Ability to lead, motivate, develop and manage a large and diverse workforce.
• - Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation, information governance, Health & Safety and NHS requirements applicable to Facilities Services.
• - Knowledge of Data Protection, confidentiality and Caldicott principles.
• - Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence of maintaining professional knowledge.

Desirable

• - Knowledge of national Facilities Management standards and benchmarking

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

• To work with MDTs to implement the Recovery Package and Risk stratification processes: i.e. Ensure patients receive holistic needs assessments, treatment summaries, health and well-being events and remote surveillance.

• To be a main point of contact throughout the patient journey and to help identify risk stratified patients that will receive the Recovery package.

• Pro-active liaison and co-ordination to ensure smooth transition across traditional care boundaries.

• Support and co-ordinate the needs of patients on patient triggered follow-up pathways, using own judgement and initiative, escalating to the relevant practitioner.

• Apply Macmillan Level 1-2 direct/indirect interventions to support non-complex cancer patients.

• Assist patients in completing Electronic Holistic Needs Assessments (eHNA’s) and develop subsequent care plans to address concerns.

• Facilitate joined up support services, information and health education to create a seamless experience of care for patients.

• Deliver health education for non- complex patients in collaboration with established care providers such as CNSs, Cancer Information Manager, particularly focussing on signs and symptoms to look out for and late consequences of treatment.

• Support the planning and delivery of self-managed workshops in collaboration with the relevant clinical teams, including agreed annual timetable for workshop provision, organising venues, supporting recruitment and communication with patients and supporting the delivery and evaluation of events.

• To coordinate the follow-up investigations required post cancer treatment.

• To coordinate a rapid re-entry into the specialist cancer team as per tumour group protocol

• To coordinate the necessary assessments, appointments or investigations to fast track people back into the system if required.

• To maintain an accurate and validated cancer data base eg remote monitoring & tumour specific.

• To take, respond to and record accurately all telephone calls, initiating action as appropriate, relaying messages accurately, ensuring that all calls receive prompt attention and complete confidentiality in an efficient and courteous way.

• To provide basic telephone advice and refer on or sign-post to other sources of support as per tumour group instruction.

• To develop and maintain a good professional relationship with patients and with the specialist cancer teams.

• Carry out administration duties required by the role including filing, report writing, documenting decisions made, making up information packs, ordering supplies and equipment. 3 • Understand that there will be some distressing situations and when to seek appropriate support/advice.

• To listen with empathy to distressed or angry patients or carers regarding sensitive matters, ensuring discretion and confidentiality.

• To provide general information and support about cancer and cancer services, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices.

• Act as advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be perceived as barriers to care.

• Provide rota cover in the Cancer Information Hub in Williams Day Unit.

• Support patients and carers to understand what signs and symptoms or situation to be aware of that would indicate concern.

• Support patients and carers how to make contact when they feel their condition or needs have changed, including what to do out of hours.

• Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices. Decisions and Judgements

• Make judgements on when to escalate concerns to CNS teams or Cancer Information Support Manager (particularly when undertaking patient assessments) and knowing when to refer to other parties (eg. Cancer Information Centre) Communications and Relationships

• Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team

• Patients, their carers’ and relatives

• Chemotherapy Nursing Team

• Other Personalised Care Cancer Support Workers

• Macmillan Head of Nursing for cancer Services

• Haematology and Oncology Multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) • Patients, Families and other visitors

• Cancer, Cardiology & Clinical Support Health Care Group (CCCS HCG)

• Macmillan and other external charities

• Macmillan Cancer Information Support Service

• Community teams and voluntary organisations

• GP’s District Nurses

• Local Hospice care

MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB:

• Dealing with distressed patients and relatives.

• Managing time effectively and using computers daily.

• Maintaining confidentially.

• Ability to face new and exciting challenges on a daily basis.

• Emotionally challenging Education and General Information

• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, carers, other health professionals and stakeholders.

• Deliver Health Education, in partnership with key extended team members: CNS teams, and Macmillan Information Manager.

• Identify own personal education and role development needs and access Macmillan resources to address.

• Demonstrate self-directed learning, actively seeking role development opportunities to enhance practice, knowledge and role progression.

• Overcome barriers to effective communication.

• Adhere to clear role boundaries and expectations and when to seek support of signpost to more appropriate care provider.

• As this is a Macmillan Role, you will wear the Macmillan badge and use Macmillan resources to benefit patients.

• You may be required to undertake ad hoc duties as per the changing demands of the service.

• There will be a requirement for you to work across sites regularly, as required.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education to GSCE level or equivalent
• Foundation
• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3, level 3 BTEC with knowledge of
• Health & Social Care
• Customer Service Skills training

Desirable

• Degree/Post Graduate Diploma

Experience

Essential

• Extensive patient or public facing experience
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks to meet competing
• deadlines
• Experience of working as part of a team and individually
• Experience of working within guidelines, policies and protocols
• Experience of dealing with difficult situations and confrontations with both
• colleagues and service users
• Proven experience in data entry and associated documentation
• Experience of IT packages Microsoft Office, Excel and IT equipment
• e.g. iPad and tablets
• Insight into cancer and related issues

Desirable

• Knowledge / experience of Audit
• Experience of culture change projects
• Experience of project administration, NHS or public sector experience

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Professional:

To assess the needs of individuals attending/contacting the service and to work with them to identify the support they require.

Develop a wide understanding of cancer types, treatments and common side effects. As well as the impact that cancer treatment has on patients and their families to help deliver cancer information and support.

Assist patients in completing Electronic Holistic Needs Assessments (eHNA’s) and develop subsequent care plans to address concerns. To provide non-clinical information on topics such as financial support, counselling, support services etc. This will be in a range of formats.

To communicate effectively with clinical teams to ensure the highest standards of care.

Deliver health education for non-complex patients in collaboration with established care providers such as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Information Manager and Recovery Package Manager, particularly focussing on signs and symptoms to look out for and late consequences of treatment.

To complete referrals to a range of organisations and professionals, including cancer centres, social services, benefits advisors, social prescribers and counsellors. In appropriate cases, to plan and implement a package of follow-up support and information to the service user based on their needs.

To create and update accurate and timely records of patient information using the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record System.

Facilitate joined up support services, information and health education to create a seamless experience of care for patients

To contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships with other departments and wards within the Trust and community.

Understand that there will be some distressing situations and when to seek appropriate support/advice.

To listen with empathy to distressed or angry patients or carers regarding sensitive matters, ensuring discretion and confidentiality.

To provide general information and support about cancer and cancer services, to enable people to navigate the health and social care system and make choices. Act as advocate and facilitator to resolve issues that may be perceived as barriers to care.

Provide rostered cover in the Cancer Information Hub in Williams Day Unit.

Support patients and carers to understand what signs and symptoms or situation to be aware of that would indicate concern.

Support patients and carers how to make contact when they feel their condition or needs have changed, including what to do out of hours.

Encourage and support active and healthy lifestyle choices

To demonstrate a willingness to identify their own learning and development needs and be willing to undertake further training and study in order to address these needs.

Demonstrate an understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.

Demonstrate an understanding of the elements included in Recovery Package/Personalised Care for people living with and beyond cancer.

Duties and responsibilities

To collate and record data based on service user interactions using relevant IT systems, PAHT clinical information systems,( Alex Health, Somerset), Microsoft office programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel etc) Case note Management, Macmillan MyCare Plan and 8 x 8

To conduct research into cancer related topics and community demographics that contribute to continuous service improvement, to ensure the service meets the needs of the whole community

To contribute to the planning and organisation of events and displays outside the centre, helping to promote the service

To keep the centre clean, tidy and ensure cancer information stands are kept up to date and well stocked both inside the centre and throughout the hospital including St. Margaret’s and Herts and Essex Hospitals.

To order cancer information and resources for colleagues and teams where appropriate

To encourage user involvement, engagement and feedback that supports the design and development of services

To curate interesting and engaging content for the Trust and Macmillan’s communications departments that celebrate the work done within the centre and in the community

To engage in Centre fundraising activities to support the objectives of Macmillan Cancer Support

There will be a requirement for you to work across site at times To provide administrative support to the manager.

To provide assistance with specific projects as required. To work flexibly in order to deliver the objectives of the service.

The post holder will work within the Operational Policies for the Centre as a whole and for their post but will be expected to use their own initiative and judgement in dealing with enquiries.

The post holder will ensure that situations or enquiries requiring specialist intervention are referred appropriately and in a timely fashion. Management and Leadership:

To deputise for the manager when required.

To support with the recruitment and management of volunteers.

To comply with health, safety and security measures and report any concerns to the manager.

Carry out administration duties required by the role including filing, report writing, documenting decisions made, making up information packs, ordering supplies and equipment.

Demonstrate effective communication with patients, carers, other Health Professionals and stakeholders

Identify own personal education and role development needs and access Macmillan resources to address.

Demonstrate self-directed learning, actively seeking role development opportunities to enhance practice, knowledge and role progression.

Overcome barriers to effective communication.

Adhere to clear role boundaries and expectations and when to seek support of signpost to more appropriate care provider.

As this is a Macmillan Role, you will wear the Macmillan badge and use Macmillan resources to benefit patients Communications and relationships

Macmillan Cancer Information Support Manager

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre Assistants in other trusts

Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Macmillan Recovery Package Manager

Personalised Care Cancer Support Worker

Patients, their carers’ and relatives

Chemotherapy Nursing Team

Other Personalised Care Cancer Support Workers

Macmillan Head of Nursing for cancer Services Haematology and Oncology Multi-disciplinary teams (MDT)

Patients, Families and other visitors

Macmillan

Essex and Hertfordshire Citizen Advice teams

Community teams and voluntary organisations

GP’s single point of access team and social prescribers

Local Hospice care and support

General duties of all employees:

To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

To actively participate in the appraisal process to identify personal development needs. To attend Trust statutory and mandatory training as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, gender or employment status.

All employees are individually responsible for the prevention and control of infection within their own area. The employee must attend Infection Control Induction training and mandatory Infection control training. The employee must follow all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Infection Control.

The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive.

The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site. Any such variation will be agreed in advance between the post holder and their manager as part of the continuing process of management review and development. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Educated to A level or NVQ level 3, level 3 BTEC with knowledge of
• Health & Social Care

Desirable

• Evidence of continual personal development
• Coaching or teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of working in the NHS or a Healthcare setting
• Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks to meet competing
• deadlines.
• Experience of working as part of a team and individually.
• Experience of working with cancer patients, their families and carers.
• Experience of working within guidelines, policies and protocols
• Proven experience in data entry and associated documentation.
• Experience of IT packages Microsoft Office, Excel and IT equipment.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex and sensitive information
• and data management
• Insight into cancer and related issues.

Desirable

• Knowledge / experience of Audit
• Experience of culture change projects.
• Experience of project administration, NHS or public sector experience.

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

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Hospital Director, your responsibilities will include

Fulfilling the role of Registered Manager and ensuring adherence to HIW standards and regulations.

Facilitating the development of quality healthcare services, ensuring that they respond to the changing needs of purchasers and patients and also reflect market trends and evidence-based practice.

Ensure both financial and quality targets are met.

Leading the senior management team on site, developing local strategy of the service, ensuring adherence to the service's objectives, quality improvement and business plans.

Promote and enhance the hospitals reputation for high quality outcomes for service users.

Participate in contract reviews and represent service delivery.

On call duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful as a Hospital Director, you must
• Hold a relevant Nursing Qualification.
• Have an excellent track record in a management role within the healthcare sector.
• Have experience and knowledge in Positive Behaviour Support and other modern approaches to evidence-based care and treatment for people with a learning disability
• Have strong commercial acumen to support successful service delivery and development.
• have experience of budget control, business development and revenue generation.
• be an inclusive and supportive manager, balanced with strong leadership to provide direction and implement change.
• have experience working with external agencies such as HIW, local Safeguarding teams, Commissioning teams.
• have a commitment to a person-centred approach to deliver high quality services which enable individuals to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

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

Iris Care Group

Address

Iris Care Group

Pinetree Court Hospital

Cardiff

Cardiff

CF3 4ll

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

James Green Pharmacy Technician Team Manager - Clinical Services [email protected] 01132065893/01133923145 Shortlisting Date: 30.09.2026 Interview Date: 09.10.2026

Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS) offers our team members fantastic career development opportunities, which has led to the progression of previous post holders. We now have excellent opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Senior Pharmacy Services Assistants who already hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills Certificate and who have experience in either a hospital or community pharmacy setting, to join our forward thinking and generally all round fantastic pharmacy team based at ward level. These are excellent opportunities to start a career in hospital pharmacy and to play an important role in being part of a team working to deliver an exceptional medicine supply service. By taking a patient first approach and through compassion and commitment you will focus on helping patients to optimise medicines use by involving them in making decisions about their medicines.

You will collaborate with other teams, communicating effectively to ensure a safe, seamless integrated transfer of care for our patients, providing an integrated delivery of medicines to ensure cost effective, safe and safe and appropriate use of medicines.

Join our Ward Services team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and become part of a supportive, forward-thinking, and patient-focused pharmacy service. Working across a wide range of specialties, our teams play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the right medicines at the right time, helping to improve outcomes and deliver outstanding care. We pride ourselves on our friendly and collaborative working environment, where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

What makes our team special is the opportunity to make a real difference to patients every day while developing your own career. This rewarding patient-facing role allows you to work closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams, supporting safe medicines use and seamless transfers of care. We are committed to supporting flexible working where possible and offer excellent training and development opportunities, with many team members progressing into more advanced roles. If you are looking for a welcoming team, varied and meaningful work, and a role where your contribution truly matters, Ward Services is an excellent place to build your future career in hospital pharmacy.

This role offers the opportunity to work as part of a busy and supportive ward-based pharmacy team, making a direct contribution to patient care across a range of specialties. Key aspects of the role include:

• Working in a patient-facing environment and supporting patients with their medicines
• Ordering, receiving and managing medicines to ensure wards have the medicines they need.
• Stock management and replenishment of medicines at ward level.
• Labelling, dispensing and preparing medicines following training and competency assessment.
• Communicating with patients, ward staff, healthcare professionals and service users.
• Supporting safe and effective medicines use across the Trust.
• Providing supervision, support and training to a variety of different staff
• Developing new skills through structured training, including patient counselling opportunities.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Contributing to a safe, efficient and compassionate pharmacy service that makes a real difference to patients every day.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James’s University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead the implementation of strategic objectives within the medical education strategy along with the clinical tutor team.

Working with Tutors across care groups, support the delivery of medical education and the quality of training placements.

Support nursing and allied health professional teams in completing the multi professional self-assessment report (SAR) and quality improvement plan (QIP)

In collaboration with the Director of Medical Education and Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, facilitate the business planning process for the Medical Education Department and the SIM Centre within the Trust, ensuring that priorities for the forthcoming year are identified and that formal discussions with tutors and directors are linked to Education and Training Contracts in association with the needs of service delivery within the Trust.

Work directly with the Clinical Tutor Team, as part of the Medical Education Strategy, leading on educational appraisal of consultant trainers, working with Tutors across Care Groups, to support the delivery of medical education and the quality of training placements.Supporting the job planning process to ensure that training is recognised in job plans and delivered across the Trust.

Represent the DME and DUME as appropriate, both internally and externally across the Trust, on all matters linked to medical education

Lead on safeguarding issues with junior medical staff, linked to patient safety, trainee revalidation, teaching and training, analysing data as appropriate and instigating training as appropriate to support clinical practice and safe patient care.

Contribute to the Trust Workforce & OD Plan on behalf of medical education ensuring that the needs of all medical students, trainee doctors and their trainers are included with particular reference to essential training for Foundation Doctors and specialty trainees.

To give advice and assistance to resident doctors, consultants, NHS England and other Trusts with regard to queries and questions about training posts, career advice, mandatory training courses, education issues, local induction, study leave, financial support for teaching and educational supervision and supporting clinical areas.

Manage the budgets for Medical Education and the Sim Centre.

Responsible for line management of staff within Medical Education and SIM Centre including:

o Appraisal, training and professional development

o One to one support and performance management issues

o Absence management in accordance with Trust policy

o Recruitment and selection of staff

o Disciplinary and Resolution issues

o Performance management issues

o Allocation of work

o Authorisation of expenses

o Manage additional staff resources as required as part of cross team projects

Design, deliver and lead/present specific training events for own staff and staff within other departments. Escalate such issues due to complexity, lack of progress or where support is required.

To manage the QA systems related to medical education across the Trust with particular reference to Specialty Schools, NHS England and University visits and annual reports to stakeholders ensuring that a Trust-wide response and action plan is delivered and that all training in all specialties is quality assured.

In collaboration with the DME, DUME, Medical Director and Finance, manage expenditure and resources with the Medical Education budget, ensuring that bids for expenditure are approved within Policy and that regular reviews of budget expenditure are undertaken.

To work with Finance colleagues on all aspects of undergraduate and postgraduate budgets in order to clarify new income, new funding for posts and any cost savings to be made with the allocation of annual budgets based on the number of doctors and students allocated to annual contracts.

To lead on the project management of new initiatives within medical education, formulating project plans, setting deadlines and delivering on key targets, making adjustments to plans as appropriate and facilitating collaborative working across the Trust through meetings with College Tutors and setting up groups as necessary.

To manage the operation of TIS/Healthroster for doctors working within the Trust ensuring that new posts are identified and approved and that all resident doctor data is updated and exchanged with NHS England allowing the Trust to identify and claim salaries for doctors in training and the approval of study leave for those doctors.

To Contribute, participate and demonstrate national initiatives appropriate to medical education that complement or demonstrate the Trusts commitment to provide a safe and skilled workforce.

To ensure that the Trust is achieving the required standards with regard to an efficient, effective and quality Medical Education service.

To ensure the Trust is legally compliant with current legislation related to Equality & Diversity and promote best practice.

Responsible for the purchase of assets and supplies for Medical Education

Responsible for ensuring sufficient staffing levels to enable service provision.

Ensure all office equipment and furniture within Medical Education is satisfactory and meets required standards in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

Participate in the development implement, review and maintenance of policies and procedures within Medical Education.

Keep up to date with changes in Employment Legislation and consider the impact on Medical Education.

Using computer software and associated formulae, develop, implement and produce regular statistical reports for DME and DUME on all aspects of Medical Education delivery in Care Groups, linked to GMC training standards and the impact of improvement interventions

Monitoring of data from Care Groups on Educational/Clinical Supervision and allocation of F1/F2 etc and contribution to education in line with MPET funding

In conjunction with the DME, monitor the effectiveness of processes to deal with Doctors with Differing Needs and ensuring remedial action is taken where necessary

Ensuring E-Portfolio system is managed effectively both within the Medical Education department and within the Care Groups, ensuring Educational and Clinical Supervisor capability and training if necessary.

Acting as key link for NHS England and the lead employer trust (LET) regarding resident doctor contracts and all employment issues relating to training doctors in the Trust.

Maximising external funding opportunities (multi-professional education and training levy (MPET), continuing professional development (CPD) NHS England Contract.

Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, Medical Director, care group clinical directors, Associate Directors of Nursing and Associate Directors of Operations.

Raise the profile of medical education across the Trust, to ensure a continuous improvement in the quality of medical education across the Trust.

Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by the Trust.

Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner.

Any other duties commensurate with band

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate colleagues and staff
• Excellent organisational skills
• Analytical and strategic skills
• Able to take the lead and facilitate new initiatives/change
• Able to deal with conflict proactively
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.
• Confident/assertive in own abilities
• Able to adapt to rapid change
• Able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Able to demonstrate resilience and tenacity when working under pressure
• Ability to relate to a wide spectrum of NHS professionals with competing agendas and achieve organisation focused solutions to problems
• Ability to analyse, interpret and manage financial, service and workforce data and respond accordingly
• Adaptable and flexible and able to deal with unpredictable situations and work patterns
• Good report writing and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Desirable

• Highly specialised knowledge of medical education

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working at middle/senior management level
• Experience of performance management
• Experience of budgetary management

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS
• Experienced in learning and development, with specialist knowledge in area of medical education and training

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent operational experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Evidence of management and leadership development

Desirable

• Teaching certificate or Certificate in Education or equivalent
• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent operational experience in Medical Education or HR.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic procurement solutions that support the Trust's commitment to outstanding patient care. Leading and managing end-to-end procurement activities, you will oversee tendering exercises and contract negotiations across a diverse portfolio of goods and services, working in partnership with both clinical and non-clinical teams.

You will ensure full compliance with public sector procurement legislation and Trust governance requirements while driving value for money, innovation, sustainability, and service excellence. Through effective strategic sourcing and commercial expertise, your work will directly contribute to enhancing patient outcomes and organisational performance.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will develop and deliver robust procurement strategies and forward plans that align with service requirements and Trust priorities.

Your ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and external partners will be key to identifying opportunities for improvement, driving efficiencies, and delivering lasting value.

A key focus of the role will be identifying opportunities to maximise value for money and deliver sustainable efficiencies across the organisation. Through robust market analysis, effective supplier engagement, and strong commercial negotiation, you will help ensure that procurement decisions deliver the optimum balance of cost, quality, and service. By challenging existing practices, driving continuous improvement, and supporting innovative procurement approaches, you will contribute to achieving financial savings, operational efficiencies, and long-term value that supports the Trust's strategic objectives and the delivery of high-quality patient care.

You will mentor and support colleagues within the procurement team, sharing knowledge, building capability, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. Through your guidance and coaching, you will play an important role in developing future procurement talent and strengthening the overall effectiveness of the team.

Benefits working for SCL on behalf of CDDFT

* Hybrid and flexible working

* 6 monthly bonus scheme

* Free parking

* Up to 30 days holidays plus statutory days (based on full time)

* Training and development opportunities

* Health and Wellbeing support

* Salary sacrifice scheme

* Discounts at high street shops, restaurants and on line retailers

* Access to an on site gym.

Please note the in person interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 20th July 2026.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• A positive, enthusiastic, supportive team player
• The ability to work from and travel between any SCL and Trust Sites across County Durham and Darlington locations on demand.
• The role is office based at Peterlee, operating against a hybrid working policy.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience working within a large, complex UK procurement environment, with a proven ability to deliver successful procurement outcomes across diverse categories of spend.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, regulations, and best practice, with the ability to apply these effectively to ensure compliance, transparency, and value for money.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing complex procurement programmes and projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant organisational impact.
• Proven ability to drive and support organisational change, influencing stakeholders at all levels to achieve successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility, foster collaboration, and develop productive partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external organisations.
• Excellent project management capabilities, including planning, prioritisation, risk management, and the delivery of projects to agreed timescales and objectives.
• Highly developed analytical skills, with experience interpreting complex data and market intelligence to inform decision-making, identify opportunities, and deliver measurable benefits.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence and ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, supporting individuals and teams to enhance performance, build capability, and achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering strategic objectives, efficiency savings, and performance targets within a challenging and evolving environment.
• Experience of line managing staff, including performance management, workforce planning, employee development, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

Essential

• MCIPS Qualified (or close to completion) (Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) or significant equivalent experience.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C (or equivalent)
• Evidence of continued professional development including in the areas of procurement and contract management.

Desirable

• Management / Leadership Qualification (CMI Level 5 Foundation Degree) or equivalent experience and academic ability for the post demands of the post.
• Project Management Qualification (such as, PRINCE2 practitioner) or equivalent experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime 2024 and their application within the public sector. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and experience.
• Working knowledge of National Procurement Strategies and associated plans.
• Experience in the development of strong stakeholder relationships, with the skills to on-board and motive stakeholders throughout programme of work.
• Working knowledge of project management and project forward planning underpinned by applied experience.
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving complex issues.
• IT skills literate in Microsoft packages, including Outlook, Word,, Excel and Power point.
• Must be pragmatic, structured & adaptable.

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

CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd)

Address

The Centre For Health

Traynor Way

Whitehouse Business Park

PETERLEE

County Durham

SR8 2RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Elisabeth Green Position Senior Sister Email [email protected] Phone number 0113 3929144 Shortlisting Date: 07/10/26 Interview Date: 09/11/26

We are seeking a highly motivated and Compassionate ODP/Anaesthetic Nurse to join our friendly and dedicated small team within the One Day Unit Theatres at Leeds Dental Institute

You will become part of a supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing day case oral surgery procedures. Our approach is centred around the Leeds Way values of being kind, open and honest, responsible and working together as one team. These values underpin everything we do and help us provide a safe , welcoming and positive experience for our patients and colleagues

The successful applicant will work 37.5 hrs per week over 4 days Monday to Friday , the shifts are 10hrs with one of those being 7.hhrs

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support patients through their entire day case journey . Your responsibilities will include, working within anaesthetics and theatres undertaking both scrub and circulating duties, supporting first stage recovery and working within the ward area from admission through to discharge

The One Day Unit is a dedicated Day Surgery service situated within the Leeds Dental Institute. We care for a diverse range of patients from children aged 3 years through to adults undergoing minor oral surgery procedures under GA/IV sedation

You will be encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge across all areas of the service with training, induction and ongoing support provided according to your experience and development needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close knit team and is committed to delivering safe compassionate and high quality patient care

If you are enthusiastic, adaptable and passionate about perioperative nursing we would love to hear from you

Our unit is a dedicated day surgery service within the Dental Institute, comprising of a ward area for pre and post operative care, Anaesthetic room, theatre, recovery room and pre-assessment office

We are a small but welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team comprising of ODPs, Registered Nurses, Dental Nurses, Support workers and administrative colleagues. We work closely with other departments across the LDI and the wider LGI theatre teams.

Every day brings variety with different surgical lists and patient groups. We also have dedicated paediatric operating lists twice a week, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your confidence and experience caring for children as well as adults.

We are committed to supporting our staff to develop both personally and professionally and training and ongoing support will be provided. There are also opportunities to learn new skills, undertake projects and take on additional responsibilities such as staff champion and key trainer roles

You will be joining a team that works collaboratively, supports one another and is committed to providing safe, compassionate and high quality care to our patients

The team also likes to arrange social events, and staff health and well being is high on our list of priorities. There is always cakes and goodies to help through the day.

As a perioperative Practitioner the successful candidate will work within an environment that provides care for pre, peri and post operative care for both adults and paediatrics

They will provide and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development , implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for all patients ensuring accurate written and electronic records are kept

They will be able to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision

They will be able to assist with teaching and supervision of learners and other staff from all disciplines

They should act in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds Dental Institute

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS2 9LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

Desirable

• Please refer to the attached person specification document.

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

Locala Health and Wellbeing

Address

Eddercliffe Centre, Bradford Road, Liversedge

Liversedge

WF15 6LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Duty Commander will provide a daily 24/7 tactical command and incident response role and will be responsible for the overall (on scene) tactical command, coordination and performance of the Division. This role will provide visible leadership, problem solving / decision making and assessment of risk in a live dynamic environment, effectively overseeing the daily Divisional tactical plan.

The Duty Commander will undertake the national major incident doctrine role and associated action cards of the Tactical Commander or Operational Commander, dependent on the type of incident and command structure in place.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Operational or Tactical Command qualification, or will complete Tactical level within 12 months of commencement in role.
• On-going CPD around National Occupational Standards Major Incident Management
• Appropriate level registered clinical qualification, e.g. Paramedic, ECP and ability to act as a first responder
• Management diploma or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years supervising/managing a team
• Working on own initiative to deliver Trust and national polices and guidelines
• Full driving licence including the provision of emergency driving

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

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Address

Lincoln HQ

Lincs Headquarters

Lincoln

LN2 4HL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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

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

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

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

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Food safety/hygiene certificate

Desirable

• NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Basic food hygiene
• Infection prevention
• Confidentiality.
• Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment

Desirable

• Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties
• Acute hospital work
• Health care work.
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene/COSHH
• Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues
• Able to use initiative appropriately.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable
• Good time keeper
• Non-judgemental
• Empathetic and caring approach
• Ability to respond to changing requirements
• Ability to respond to sensitive situations

Desirable

• IT Skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willing to undertake work related training and development.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

St Michaels Hospice supports and enables the community of Hastings and Rother to live well with dying, death and loss. Our services are provided via in-patient beds and at home and we also offer Wellbeing support, both out-patient and virtual.

We want to recruit and retain the most diversely talented people and have a workforce representative of our community.We aspire to be a place where everyone feels welcome; whether you are cared for or supported by us, employed by us, volunteer for us, or support us in any way. We recognise that being a diverse and inclusive organisation will enable us to achieve our vision of a kind, resilient and empowered community.

The role:

At St Michaels Hospice, we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their families. As a member of our clinical team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Health Care Assistantto join our In Patient Unit.

As a key member of a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will support the holistic needs of patients, their families and carers. Working alongside our Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will deliver the highest standards of service, including compassionate and dignified care for patients at the end of life and those closest to them, ensuring that personal goals and priorities are fulfilled.

Employee Benefit's

At St Michaels Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision and a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.

If you would like to discuss the role in further detail please contact Jo Pinder (Nurse Manager) on 01424 445177 ext 145.

If you have any questions regarding your application please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources team on01424 457970or [email protected]

Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact theHR team.

Please note if a vacancy is part time the salary will be pro rata.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Michael's Hospice (Hastings & Rother)

Address

St Leonards on Sea

TN38 0LB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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