Job summary

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 a Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and to understand the need to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents. Other responsibilities include: Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story. Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview. Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.

Main duties of the job

Your focus as Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and to understand the need to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents. Other responsibilities will include identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story. Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview. Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors. Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1564093283

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BU

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 a Wellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
• Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
• Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.

ABOUT YOU

To besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting
• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

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 depending on the 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 a Wellbeing andActivitiesCoordinator at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story. Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview. Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors. Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.ABOUT YOUTo besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.Our ideal candidatemusthave: Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting Experience organising activities and events. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.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 depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting. Experience organising activities and events. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting. Experience organising activities and events. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

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

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BU

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

Northamptonshire

NN1 5BU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 Coordinator at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and to understand the need to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment for all residents.

Main duties of the job

Your focus as Wellbeing and Activities Coordinator will be to provide a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the residents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and to promote the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfillment for all residents. Other responsibilities include identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents, planning and submitting monthly activity and wellbeing plans, arranging activities, events, and outings, and maintaining a safe living and working environment. Successful applicants must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that they do.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1564108294

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Marlborough

SN8 1JR

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 a Wellbeing andActivities Coordinator at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story.
• Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview.
• Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors.
• Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.

ABOUT YOU

To besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemusthave:

• Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting
• Experience organising activities and events.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.

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 depending on the 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 a Wellbeing andActivities Coordinator at Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus asWellbeing andActivitiesCoordinatorwill be toprovidea wide range of activities to engage and stimulate theresidents' physical, psychological, and social well-being and tounderstandthe needto promotethe philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice,rights,and fulfilment for all residents.Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Identifying the life history, needs, and preferences of residents by listening to them and their families to support the development of a detailed life story. Planning and submitting to the Home Manager- a monthly activity and wellbeing plan and a weekly overview. Arranging activities, events, and outings, encouraging the involvement of staff, relatives, and visitors. Maintaining a safe living and working environment, contributing to the positive and professional image of the home.ABOUT YOUTo besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.Our ideal candidatemusthave: Previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting Experience organising activities and events. Effective communication skills, verbal and written. A positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.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 depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Our ideal candidate must have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, have experience organizing activities and events, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude toward older people with a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. A DBS Disclosure check is required, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is also needed.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Our ideal candidate must have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, have experience organizing activities and events, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude toward older people with a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events. A DBS Disclosure check is required, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is also needed.

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

Marlborough

SN8 1JR

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

Marlborough

SN8 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

There are few better opportunities to learn about people than by getting to know someone who experiences the world differently from you.

Working with autistic people challenges our assumptions about communication, perception, emotion and behaviour, and invites us to become much more curious about how the human mind works.

We are looking for someone who shares that curiosity and wants to make a difference to the life of one person and their family: someone kind, open-minded enough to listen, learn and allow the person they support to teach them what good support looks like.

This is a challenging but deeply rewarding role. You'll join a small specialist service supporting one autistic man with mild learning difficulties, He is curious, active, humorous and enjoys engaging with others. He can also experience anxiety and distress, and when he does, can show behaviours of concern.

Youll provide social and emotional support on his varied countryside walks and help him expand the places and activities he can access and enjoy in the community. At home, youll help him with activities that reflect his interests and develop his skills, so his days are active, meaningful and enjoyable.

Youll receive ongoing, bespoke training and support from a highly experienced team committed to excellent autism practice and Positive Behaviour Support. Together, well create the conditions for him to feel less anxious and to thrive, working towards goals that matter to him.

Main duties of the job

To listen, strive to understand and empathise with the client.

To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.

Working alongside other practitioners, to support the client on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.

To drive the client and his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or, if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed.

To support the client, engage in meaningful activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking or other practical and leisure pursuits.

To work collaboratively with the client, his family and support team, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.

To provide calm emotional support and, where necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in accordance with M.R. Trust policies/training, to reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.

To and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.

To protect the confidentiality and privacy of James and his family.

To attend all necessary training, supervision and when possible, team meetings, using these to improve James support, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing.

About us

The M.R. Trust was established to manage a Direct Payment from the local authority, enabling the person we support to live at home with his family while receiving genuinely person-centred support.We employ a small, dedicated team of skilled practitioners who help him lead a fulfilling life, combining emotional security, stimulating activities, and opportunities to follow his interests, goals, and personal development. We are passionate in our belief that autistic adults, and those with learning disabilities who show behaviours of concern should enjoy their full rights and participate actively in their communities.We place great value on our staff, providing extensive training, professional and wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional development.If you share our values and have experience supporting or teaching people with autism, learning disabilities, behaviours of concern, brain injury, and/or mental health needs we would love to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0658-26-0001

Job locations

Thicket Avenue

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 4EP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job title: Bank Autism PBS Practitioner

Pay Scale: Starting at £16.00 per hour

Hours: To be negotiated at times/days agreed by both parties. We mostly offer 4 hr shifts during the morning as required to cover staff leave.

Contract: Permanent.

Location: Fishponds, Bristol.

Holiday entitlement: 28 days statutory holidays pro rata.

Responsible to: Manager

Job purpose

Alongside an experienced colleague, to provide calm, reliable support that helps James (not the client's real name) feel secure and manage his anxiety during walks and other activities outside his home. Through consistent, emotionally attuned relationships, to build his confidence and wellbeing, uphold his freedom of choice and ensure his safety. At home, to help him prepare for outings and, when needed, support him with activities that reflect his interests and develop his skills, so that his days are active, meaningful and enjoyable.

Main duties and responsibilities

To listen, strive to understand and empathise with James. To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.

To build a relationship with James which enables him to feel comfortable and safe in your presence.

To support James on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.

To support James on a 2:1 ratio in the community, working closely and collaboratively with experienced practitioners to ensure James trips run smoothly and safely.

To support James in preparing for his outings, and when plans change, to help him engage in alternative meaningful activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking, or other practical or leisure pursuits.

To work collaboratively with James, his family, care team and other professionals, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.

To reduce James anxiety and promote his emotional wellbeing by attending all required training to develop a good understanding of his Positive Behaviour Support Plan, so effective, agreed ways of supporting him are followed consistently.

To provide calm verbal support and, where necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in accordance with M.R. Trust policies, training, and risk management plans, to reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.

To drive James and his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed. To support James in planning and following routes on walks, using street maps, OS maps or the OS Maps app.

To help James navigate social situations in the community, advocating and mediating as needed to support his understanding and inclusion.

To accompany James on his weekly one-mile jog if required.

To help James navigate the social world by helping him understand what is going on around him.

To read important information before shifts and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.

To protect the confidentiality and privacy of James and his family.

To attend training, supervision, occasional incident debriefing and when possible, team meetings, and use these constructively to improve James support, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing.

In the case of James activities being cancelled or shortened, to provide flexibility and carry out alternative domestic, administrative or any other duties that are considered relevant or appropriate to James support.

Job description Job responsibilities Job title: Bank Autism PBS PractitionerPay Scale: Starting at £16.00 per hourHours: To be negotiated at times/days agreed by both parties. We mostly offer 4 hr shifts during the morning as required to cover staff leave. Contract: Permanent.Location: Fishponds, Bristol. Holiday entitlement: 28 days statutory holidays pro rata. Responsible to: ManagerJob purposeAlongside an experienced colleague, to provide calm, reliable support that helps James (not the client's real name) feel secure and manage his anxiety during walks and other activities outside his home. Through consistent, emotionally attuned relationships, to build his confidence and wellbeing, uphold his freedom of choice and ensure his safety. At home, to help him prepare for outings and, when needed, support him with activities that reflect his interests and develop his skills, so that his days are active, meaningful and enjoyable.Main duties and responsibilitiesTo listen, strive to understand and empathise with James. To support him to gain confidence in articulating his thoughts, feelings, needs and preferences.To build a relationship with James which enables him to feel comfortable and safe in your presence.To support James on walks of his choice in the countryside around Bristol and surrounding counties, and occasional trips to shops, towns or other community facilities.To support James on a 2:1 ratio in the community, working closely and collaboratively with experienced practitioners to ensure James trips run smoothly and safely.To support James in preparing for his outings, and when plans change, to help him engage in alternative meaningful activities at home, such as gardening, home maintenance, cooking, or other practical or leisure pursuits.To work collaboratively with James, his family, care team and other professionals, following his care plans to ensure he receives consistent care.To reduce James anxiety and promote his emotional wellbeing by attending all required training to develop a good understanding of his Positive Behaviour Support Plan, so effective, agreed ways of supporting him are followed consistently.To provide calm verbal support and, where necessary, trained physical intervention during periods of distress, in accordance with M.R. Trust policies, training, and risk management plans, to reduce risk and promote safety for James, those supporting him, and the public.To drive James and his support practitioner to his activities and walks, or if you do not drive, to navigate on car journeys when needed. To support James in planning and following routes on walks, using street maps, OS maps or the OS Maps app.To help James navigate social situations in the community, advocating and mediating as needed to support his understanding and inclusion.To accompany James on his weekly one-mile jog if required.To help James navigate the social world by helping him understand what is going on around him.To read important information before shifts and ensure important information is recorded and communicated across the team.To protect the confidentiality and privacy of James and his family.To attend training, supervision, occasional incident debriefing and when possible, team meetings, and use these constructively to improve James support, as well as your own confidence and wellbeing. In the case of James activities being cancelled or shortened, to provide flexibility and carry out alternative domestic, administrative or any other duties that are considered relevant or appropriate to James support.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities and Capabilities

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of empathy and understanding for the needs of James, his family, and paid carers
• Interest in understanding the psychological and emotional world of others
• Commitment to the values and aims of the M.R. Trust
• Responsible and reliable
• Patient
• Willingness to follow care plans agreed by the M.R. Trust team to provide James with consistency
• Mindful, attentive and observant, to reduce anxiety for James and manage risk effectively
• Ability, with support, to work calmly and effectively in emotionally demanding circumstances which includes exposure to mild to moderate reactive aggression (See Essential Job Information for details).
• Willingness to provide emotional and practical support to James, including occasional use of trained physical interventions to ensure safety
• Strong coping mechanisms such as a sense of humour, optimism, ability to talk through difficulties with others and/or the ability to view difficulties as opportunities for learning.
• Intention to remain in the post for at least 1 year
• Able to work a morning shift most weeks for the first few months, to help build a relationship with James
• Able to adapt when plans change, including some flexibility over finishing times and the support tasks needed on the day
• Good, clear, written and verbal communication skills
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Ability to adapt communication style and level of difficulty to the needs of others
• Basic IT skills: confident in using email, internet, and Microsoft Word independently
• Own PC, and e-mail
• Fit and able to walk for up to 1.5 hours at a brisk pace in countryside that includes mud and hills
• Interpersonal confidence (to approach the public to advocate or mediate for James)
• Confidence in exploring new areas in country or town
• Willing to walk in countryside in all weather
• Able to jog for 1 mile, or willingness and ability to achieve this with training
• Own smart phone with ability to use maps/navigation apps with training

Desirable

• Full driving licence
• Own transport and willingness to use car during working hours to enable the client to access the community
• Confidence to drive in towns and on motorways
• Willingness to install a removable protective barrier in your car to manage potential risk on journeys (provided by the Trust)
• Good map reading or navigation skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting individuals with communication or social functioning difficulties, such as autism, learning disabilities or mental health problems, either in a personal or professional capacity
• Knowledge and understanding of autistic spectrum disability
• Good team working skills
• Experience of supporting adults with behaviours of concern, which includes physically aggressive behaviours

Desirable

• Experience of supporting individuals with autism
• Experience of providing emotional support
• Understanding of causes of anxiety and behaviours of concern in individuals with autism, including the ways the environment may contribute to this

Person Specification Personal Qualities and Capabilities Essential Demonstrates a high level of empathy and understanding for the needs of James, his family, and paid carers Interest in understanding the psychological and emotional world of others Commitment to the values and aims of the M.R. Trust Responsible and reliable Patient Willingness to follow care plans agreed by the M.R. Trust team to provide James with consistency Mindful, attentive and observant, to reduce anxiety for James and manage risk effectively Ability, with support, to work calmly and effectively in emotionally demanding circumstances which includes exposure to mild to moderate reactive aggression (See Essential Job Information for details). Willingness to provide emotional and practical support to James, including occasional use of trained physical interventions to ensure safety Strong coping mechanisms such as a sense of humour, optimism, ability to talk through difficulties with others and/or the ability to view difficulties as opportunities for learning. Intention to remain in the post for at least 1 year Able to work a morning shift most weeks for the first few months, to help build a relationship with James Able to adapt when plans change, including some flexibility over finishing times and the support tasks needed on the day Good, clear, written and verbal communication skills Tactful and diplomatic Ability to adapt communication style and level of difficulty to the needs of others Basic IT skills: confident in using email, internet, and Microsoft Word independently Own PC, and e-mail Fit and able to walk for up to 1.5 hours at a brisk pace in countryside that includes mud and hills Interpersonal confidence (to approach the public to advocate or mediate for James) Confidence in exploring new areas in country or town Willing to walk in countryside in all weather Able to jog for 1 mile, or willingness and ability to achieve this with training Own smart phone with ability to use maps/navigation apps with training Desirable Full driving licence Own transport and willingness to use car during working hours to enable the client to access the community Confidence to drive in towns and on motorways Willingness to install a removable protective barrier in your car to manage potential risk on journeys (provided by the Trust) Good map reading or navigation skills Experience Essential Experience of supporting individuals with communication or social functioning difficulties, such as autism, learning disabilities or mental health problems, either in a personal or professional capacity Knowledge and understanding of autistic spectrum disability Good team working skills Experience of supporting adults with behaviours of concern, which includes physically aggressive behaviours Desirable Experience of supporting individuals with autism Experience of providing emotional support Understanding of causes of anxiety and behaviours of concern in individuals with autism, including the ways the environment may contribute to this

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

M. R. Trust

Address

Thicket Avenue

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 4EP

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

M. R. Trust

Address

Thicket Avenue

Bristol

Bristol

BS16 4EP

United Kingdom

Job summary

Experienced Phlebotomist? Confident taking blood and great with patients? We want to hear from you!

The Cornerstone Practice in March is looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced Phlebotomist to join our busy nursing team.

We need someone who can hit the ground running, work confidently and independently, and provide a safe, efficient and caring blood-taking service.

You will be running booked phlebotomy clinics, so excellent venepuncture skills, accuracy and the ability to keep clinics running smoothly are essential.

Previous hands-on phlebotomy experience is essential.

20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at £13.00 per hour.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake venepuncture for adult patients attending booked clinics.
• Confidently manage routine blood tests and patients with difficult venous access.
• Correctly identify patients and ensure blood samples are accurately labelled and handled.
• Maintain accurate patient records using SystmOne.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Support anxious patients and provide a calm, reassuring service.
• Work independently while supporting the wider nursing and reception teams.
• Maintain safe, efficient and well-organised clinics.

About us

The Cornerstone Practice is a busy GP practice based in March, Cambridgeshire, providing care to approximately 9,500 patients.

Our established multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, nurses, paramedics, healthcare assistants and administrative colleagues.

We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care and are looking for someone who takes pride in providing a friendly, reliable and professional service.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3846-26-0011

Job locations

Elwyn Road

March

Cambs

PE15 9BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Cornerstone Practice is seeking an experienced and reliable Phlebotomist to join our nursing team.

The successful candidate will provide a safe, efficient and patient-focused blood-taking service, managing booked clinics and working independently within their level of competence.

Previous practical phlebotomy experience is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake routine venepuncture for adult patients attending booked appointments.
• Confirm patient identity, obtain consent and ensure the correct blood tests are undertaken.
• Accurately label, handle, prepare and store blood samples in accordance with laboratory requirements.
• Ensure samples are correctly matched to ICE or other blood test requests.
• Manage appointment-based clinics safely and efficiently.
• Support anxious patients and those with difficult venous access.
• Recognise complications such as fainting or adverse reactions and respond appropriately.
• Maintain clean, safe clinical areas and follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.
• Monitor and maintain phlebotomy equipment and clinical supplies.
• Report incidents, errors and concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with the nursing, reception and administrative teams.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow practice policies and procedures.

Working arrangements

• 20 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• £13.00 per hour.
• Based at The Cornerstone Practice, March, Cambridgeshire.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job description Job responsibilities The Cornerstone Practice is seeking an experienced and reliable Phlebotomist to join our nursing team.The successful candidate will provide a safe, efficient and patient-focused blood-taking service, managing booked clinics and working independently within their level of competence.Previous practical phlebotomy experience is essential.Key responsibilitiesUndertake routine venepuncture for adult patients attending booked appointments.Confirm patient identity, obtain consent and ensure the correct blood tests are undertaken.Accurately label, handle, prepare and store blood samples in accordance with laboratory requirements.Ensure samples are correctly matched to ICE or other blood test requests.Manage appointment-based clinics safely and efficiently.Support anxious patients and those with difficult venous access.Recognise complications such as fainting or adverse reactions and respond appropriately.Maintain clean, safe clinical areas and follow infection prevention and control procedures.Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely.Maintain accurate clinical records using SystmOne.Monitor and maintain phlebotomy equipment and clinical supplies.Report incidents, errors and concerns promptly.Work collaboratively with the nursing, reception and administrative teams.Maintain patient confidentiality and follow practice policies and procedures.Working arrangements20 hours per week.Monday to Friday.£13.00 per hour.Based at The Cornerstone Practice, March, Cambridgeshire.Appointment subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven hands-on experience undertaking venepuncture.
• Experience taking blood independently in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with patients with difficult venous access.
• Knowledge of correct specimen identification, labelling and handling.
• Experience following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to manage a busy appointment-based workload accurately and efficiently.
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident supporting anxious or nervous patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous GP practice or NHS phlebotomy experience.
• Experience using SystmOne.
• Experience using ICE or other electronic blood request systems.

Additional Information

Essential

• We are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist who is confident working independently and can provide a safe, efficient and reassuring service to our patients.
• Previous practical venepuncture experience is essential. Applicants should clearly demonstrate their relevant blood-taking experience in their application.
• **Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026.**

Qualifications

Essential

• Experienced Phlebotomist
• Recognised phlebotomy training or equivalent practical training with evidence of competence in venepuncture.
• Evidence of safe blood-taking practice.

Desirable

• Additional healthcare-related qualifications or training.
• Training in infection prevention and control.
• Relevant continuing professional development.

Person Specification Experience Essential Proven hands-on experience undertaking venepuncture. Experience taking blood independently in a clinical setting. Experience working with patients with difficult venous access. Knowledge of correct specimen identification, labelling and handling. Experience following infection prevention and control procedures. Ability to manage a busy appointment-based workload accurately and efficiently. Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills. Confident supporting anxious or nervous patients. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable Previous GP practice or NHS phlebotomy experience. Experience using SystmOne. Experience using ICE or other electronic blood request systems. Additional Information Essential We are looking for an experienced Phlebotomist who is confident working independently and can provide a safe, efficient and reassuring service to our patients. Previous practical venepuncture experience is essential. Applicants should clearly demonstrate their relevant blood-taking experience in their application. **Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026.** Qualifications Essential Experienced Phlebotomist Recognised phlebotomy training or equivalent practical training with evidence of competence in venepuncture. Evidence of safe blood-taking practice. Desirable Additional healthcare-related qualifications or training. Training in infection prevention and control. Relevant continuing professional 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

The Cornerstone Practice

Address

Elwyn Road

March

Cambs

PE15 9BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Cornerstone Practice

Address

Elwyn Road

March

Cambs

PE15 9BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Supplies team currently have a vacancy for a Supplies Inventory assistants based in Letchworth. The job involves a mixture of driving, warehouse work as well as administrative duties.

This role fills several purposes within the Supplies department and involves warehouse work, admin work and courier work. Each day can be different based on operational pressures.

This role will involve heavy lifting as it will include deliveries of Linen to Essex locations within a rota and the loading/unloading of vehicles/cages

Main duties of the job

The Supplies Inventory Assistants are the backbone of the Supplies department fulfilling a vital role in the Supply chain of clinical goods, clinical equipment, drugs, and consumables, ensuring each Trust department has the supplies they need to deliver outstanding patient care.

The postholder must be able to drive a Luton type delivery vehicle as work will often require courier deliveries across East of England and will involve manual handling, computer work and warehouse duties.

The postholder will be allocated tasks by the Supplies Inventory Coordinator, Supplies Supervisor or Supplies Manager and will be flexible in completing the tasks allocated.

About us

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (Pro Rota)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

247-SS-SIA-L-1026

Job locations

Letchworth

The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,

Letchworth

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Job description Job responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.How to applyStep 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a customer-focused environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues.
• Experience of working in a stores/stock control or administrative environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• General standard of education.
• NVQ level 3 in appropriate subject or relevant experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence including category C1 (maximum 6 points, dependent on code).

Desirable

• ECDL pass.
• English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use handheld PDA barcode reader.
• Ability to use IT systems such as NHS Supply Chain, Agresso, eProcurement, email.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and ability to use bespoke packages, after training.
• Keyboard skills.
• Project work.
• Ability to take personal responsibility for Continued Professional Development through the personal development review process and knowledge and skills framework.
• Ability to transport goods including consumable stock, mail, pharmacy, medical records, linen, etc, to and from locations within a specified schedule, to agreed standards.

Desirable

• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word.

Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to complete daily routine vehicle checks, defects, maintenance, accident reports, timesheets and other information in accordance with Trust Policy and ISO 9001:2015(en).
• Well organised.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Able to promote the benefits of the supply function.

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer-focused environment. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues. Experience of working in a stores/stock control or administrative environment. Qualifications Essential General standard of education. NVQ level 3 in appropriate subject or relevant experience. Full UK Driving Licence including category C1 (maximum 6 points, dependent on code). Desirable ECDL pass. English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent. Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to use handheld PDA barcode reader. Ability to use IT systems such as NHS Supply Chain, Agresso, eProcurement, email. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and ability to use bespoke packages, after training. Keyboard skills. Project work. Ability to take personal responsibility for Continued Professional Development through the personal development review process and knowledge and skills framework. Ability to transport goods including consumable stock, mail, pharmacy, medical records, linen, etc, to and from locations within a specified schedule, to agreed standards. Desirable Knowledge of MS Excel, Word. Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes Essential Ability to complete daily routine vehicle checks, defects, maintenance, accident reports, timesheets and other information in accordance with Trust Policy and ISO 9001:2015(en). Well organised. Able to meet deadlines. Able to promote the benefits of the supply function.

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

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Letchworth

The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,

Letchworth

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Ambulance Service

Address

Letchworth

The Longabout, Letchworth Gate,

Letchworth

SG6 2AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are currently recruiting for exciting opportunities to join Turning Point and be part of our highly successful and innovative NHS Talking Therapies service. Total Wellbeing Luton is an integrated Talking therapies service combining healthy lifestyles and emotional health programmes provided in partnership with Active Luton and we are looking to recruit a High Intensity Person Centred Experiential Counsellor / Counsellor for Depression (PCE/CfD).

We support people in the local area who are having difficulty in coping and who may be suffering from a common mental illness such as depression, anxiety or phobias. Our approach embeds the notion of wellbeing and recovery and promotes personal responsibility for lifestyle choices and self management of mental wellbeing. For our clients, this has resulted in a highly accessible and user friendly service available across a wide geographical area.

The service in Luton provides person-centred, holistic and accessible wellbeing services which are flexible and creative, easy to access and navigate and responsive to the needs of local people. The service contributes to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to develop healthier behaviours and lifestyles in the context of their own local communities.

We also prioritise our staff wellbeing. Were based at Active Luton gyms and community centres, which all staff can access and use freely.

Main duties of the job

You will be managing your own caseload providing evidence based treatments. We offer a high standard of in house clinical supervision and training with accredited supervisors. We offer regular masterclasses to upskill our therapists and support their career development as well as opportunities to access additional modality training.

In addition to talking therapies, we offer healthy lifestyle programmes including NHS stop smoking, health checks, and exercise on referral, social prescription, weight management and support with physical activity for people with long term health conditions.

We provide excellent opportunities for development in this role through access to training around areas of specialism such as supervision, long-term conditions, cultural diversity etc. You will work with your supervisor and line manager to make sure development and CPD plans are in place for your ongoing growth. There are also many opportunities for career progression into areas of leadership or further clinical training.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

The service in Luton provides person-centred, holistic and accessible wellbeing services which are flexible and creative, easy to access and navigate and responsive to the needs of local people. The service contributes to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting people to develop healthier behaviours and lifestyles in the context of their own local communities.

In addition to talking therapies, we offer healthy lifestyle programmes including NHS stop smoking, health checks, and exercise on referral, social prescription, weight management and support with physical activity for people with long term health conditions.

As well as supporting the community with improving their physical and emotional heath, we also prioritise our staff wellbeing. Were based at Active Luton gyms and community centres, which all staff can access and use freely.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,678 to £56,815 a year dependant on years qualified + £1200 joining bonus

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0471-26-0054

Job locations

Hightown Community Sports & Arts Centre

Concorde Street

Luton

LU2 0JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Off one joining bonus - T&C's apply
• Access to all Active Luton facilities
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future were proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People.Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. Youll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for further details.What Benefits Will I Receive?We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:Off one joining bonus - T&C's applyAccess to all Active Luton facilitiesComprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future were proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People.Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications31 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the costAn exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. Youll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balanceLife Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and securityAccess to our Rightsteps Therapy service free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeingA 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more all free to you and your immediate familyRecognition awards to recognise colleagues inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to usFlexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket LoansA £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You must hold a Counselling Qualification and have completed the Counselling for Depression IAPT Training course and be BACP accredited.
• Alongside vast experience of working within Mental Health, you'll have a proven ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and working relationships with your colleagues.
• In return, youll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. Excellent opportunities for both CPD and clinical innovation are available within the service. You will also be able to make use of our digital platform.
• The service operates across a variety of days and hours to include Saturdays and evening work to support our clients when they need it most, therefore we offer flexible working hours to promote a positive work life balance for our staff. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential You must hold a Counselling Qualification and have completed the Counselling for Depression IAPT Training course and be BACP accredited. Alongside vast experience of working within Mental Health, you'll have a proven ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and working relationships with your colleagues. In return, youll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career with us. Excellent opportunities for both CPD and clinical innovation are available within the service. You will also be able to make use of our digital platform. The service operates across a variety of days and hours to include Saturdays and evening work to support our clients when they need it most, therefore we offer flexible working hours to promote a positive work life balance for our staff. We pay incentivised rates of pay for weekend working and additional hours.

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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

Turning Point

Address

Hightown Community Sports & Arts Centre

Concorde Street

Luton

LU2 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Turning Point

Address

Hightown Community Sports & Arts Centre

Concorde Street

Luton

LU2 0JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

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

Join Our Innovative Specialist Service

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our developing specialist service supporting adults with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering psychologically informed rehabilitation, neurobehavioural support, and person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the Clinical Psychologist and wider MDT in delivering assessment, intervention, rehabilitation programmes, and therapeutic group work designed to improve psychological wellbeing, functional outcomes, independence, and quality of life.

About us

Active Care Group is a UK-based provider of complex care, supporting over 2,000 clients across more than 60 locations, with services spanning neurological rehabilitation, mental health, respiratory care, learning disabilities, and supported living.

Job summary

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Trust within our Medicine and Emergency Care Division and Surgical Division at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

The successful candidates will be supported by both our nursing and medical team and essential training for the role will be provided.

You will work closely with a range of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. The role includes supporting patients with eating and drinking, personal care, attending procedures, and assisting the nursing and medical teams with treatment.

In addition to providing essential nursing care, there will be a range of clinical skills you are expected to acquire to fulfil the role requirements, such as undertaking clinical observations and venepuncture (taking blood samples). All necessary training for acquiring these skills will be provided by the Trust, through our induction and training program, including enrolment in the Care Certificate qualification.

Working alongside skilled health professionals who work within this multidisciplinary team, the departments provide a fantastic place to learn and for you to develop your skills.

Please apply early as this vacancy may close early.

The Trust DOES NOT provide sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a number of caring and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join various wards across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

You need to have excellent communication skills, as our patients are often complex and require you to be patient and understanding.You will be required to liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are identified and communicated effectively so that safe decisions are made around patient care.

You will be expected to maintain high standards of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be personally responsible for your actions following the Trust's Policies and Procedures. You will be required to support the safe admission, transfer and discharges of patients and be pro-active in the timely support provided to patients at all times.

You will be expected to maintain accurate written and/or electronic records ensuring all legal requirements are met.

You will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and to be actively involved in change improvement and being a champion for an area of care that you feel interested in. You should also be committed to and have evidence of continuing professional development.

The Trust supports continuous development through clinical supervision, training, and appraisal, with ongoing career development opportunities available once in post such as Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard.

About us

Working for our organisation

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.

We are proud of the care we strive to provide, and we want to continue to build on this by the addition of passionate, kind and caring people to our teams. Using the latest pathways, evidence-based care and, using all the community therapy support networks available to us to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported. We are looking for people who strongly align with our Trust values and share common goals.

As a Trust we are committed to:

• Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
• Real equality of opportunity.
• Continuous learning and development for staff.
• Achieving a work life balance

We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.

The Trust is accredited as a Disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Physiotherapist (Band 6) to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Brize Norton Medical Centre in Carterton, Oxfordshire.

This is a locum role (30 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

£31.11 per hour

Main duties of the job

• To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
• To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning
• To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
• To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms provided (if required)

A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31.11 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

9 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Q0004-43067

Job locations

Carterton

Oxfordshire

OX18 3LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)).
• To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries.
• To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care.
• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning
• To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language.
• To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units.
• To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations.
• To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC).
• To support any relevant audit and research activity.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department.
• To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories.
• To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Job description Job responsibilities To provide independent highly skilled physiotherapeutic assessment, treatment and efficient and effective management of an MSK caseload under supervision (Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Medical Officer (MO)). To manage patients referred by Consultants, General Practitioners and other Healthcare Professionals with diverse presentations and complex and acute/chronic physical conditions and sports injuries. To work closely with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure the highest standards of care. To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis. To formulate, develop and deliver a specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based practice, manual assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning To communicate effectively with patients to ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation potential accepting that patients may have barriers to communication e.g. English as their second language. To communicate effectively with all other rehabilitation and unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other agencies/units. To advise the Medical Officer and/or other rehab clinicians with regard to specialist physiotherapy recommendations. To provide clinical reports to supply clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning for other medical professionals and, where appropriate the military Chain of Command (CoC). To support any relevant audit and research activity. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids, attaining competence prior to use and including the identification and reporting of work service requirements and repair needs within the department. To ensure the care, maintenance and proper use of materials, equipment and stationary and the accurate administration of any allocated inventories. To maintain high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be HCPC Registered.
• Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP).
• Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
• Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation.
• Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV.
• Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent.
• Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must be HCPC Registered. Must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (MCSP). Must have a Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy. Must have experience working at post-graduate diploma level in the assessment and treatment of muscular-skeletal disorders, sports injuries, orthopaedic conditions, mobilisation and manipulation. Must have a minimum of two years post graduate clinical experience in MSK disorders. This shall be evidenced within the CV. Must have previously held a position as a Specialist Physiotherapist Band 6 or equivalent. Must have evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Carterton

Oxfordshire

OX18 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Carterton

Oxfordshire

OX18 3LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Band 7 Vestibular and Paediatric audiologist

Full time - 37.5 hrs/week

Main Base: Manchester Royal Infirmary

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your skills in vestibular audiology with other specialist audiology work. You will work within the Audiology services across Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) where clinics take place at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Withington Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital. You will work within Audiology as part of the Manchester balance service and will have an interest in balance assessment and rehabilitation for patients of all ages. Whilst the main area of work will be in balance, the varied nature of the audiology work that is available at MFT, allows additional interests to be explored with a current need within our paediatric audiology services at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Additional training and support will be given where required. MFT Audiology provides a number of specialist regional and supra-regional services including the Manchester Balance Service, specialist and complex audiology and all types of auditory implants for adults and children. Our service attracts complex cases from throughout the region and through our close relationship with ENT.

The department has educational and research links to the University of Manchester. Successful candidates should have a recognised M level postgraduate training equivalent to BAA HTS in vestibular assessment/rehabilitation or have STP training.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for complete patient journey from initial assessment to discharge or ongoing review/monitoring in all areas of the balance service.

Perform and interpret diagnostic tests of balance using videonystagmography, calorics, Video head impulse testing, skull vibration induced nystagmus test (SVINT) including specialist equipment which may include rotational chair testing and posturography using the Equitest system.

Perform and interpret evoked potential testing in relation to assessment of the balance system such as vestibular evoked myogenic potentials.

Write patient reports and make recommendations for further management.

Counsel patients in the techniques of vestibular rehabilitation to formulate an individual management plan and review outcomes such objective and subjective measures.

Refer patients for diagnostic scans (MRI) as required.

Attend Balance MDT meetings and deputise for the balance clinical leads as required.

Maintain a complex case load

Training and education

Provide highly specialised assessment, advice and information for patients (adults and/or children) with hearing losses - including complex hearing losses.

A proportion of the role will involve paediatric hearing assessment and rehabilitation, including behavioural testing, hearing-aid fitting and verification, counselling families and multidisciplinary working

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

15 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

349-MRI-8264509-RL4

Job locations

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant M-level academic qualification in Audiology/Clinical Science or equivalent
• Advanced clinical qualification/competence in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation equivalent to BAA HTS Vestibular, or completion of STP with appropriate vestibular competencies
• Registration with HCPC or RCCP/AHCS other appropriate professional register as an audiologist or clinical scientist

Desirable

• Additional advanced paediatric audiology qualification/HTS or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of vestibular assessment, differential diagnosis and rehabilitation in adults
• Detailed knowledge of common peripheral, central and non-vestibular causes of dizziness and appropriate onward pathways
• Knowledge of paediatric hearing assessment and hearing rehabilitation

Desirable

• VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair and posturography
• Management of complex paediatric cases
• Knowledge of bone conduction hearing devices

Experience

Essential

• Significant postqualification experience in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation
• Demonstrable ability to independently assess a patient with dizziness, rapidly obtain a focused history, perform targeted basic/bedside testing and formulate an appropriate working diagnosis and management plan without routine direct support from senior audiology or ENT staff
• Knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures in balance
• Post qualification experience with paediatric hearing assessment and hearing aid fittingren
• Experience making autonomous onwardmanagement decisions, including when to request MRI, arrange further vestibular testing or escalate/refer to ENT, neurology or other specialties
• Experience of vestibular assessment using a range of techniques, including vHIT, VNG/oculomotor and positional assessment, caloric testing and BPPV assessment/management
• Experience of vestibular rehabilitation, counselling and monitoring outcomes
• Significant postqualification experience working in busy paediatric audiology clinics
• Experience of routine paediatric hearing assessment using a range of age-appropriate clinical techniques
• Experience of hearing-aid fitting/verification and paediatric hearing rehabilitation

Desirable

• Experience of first-contact vestibular practice or an equivalent autonomous diagnostic pathway
• Experience of VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair testing and/or posturography
• Experience managing complex paediatric cases
• Experience of triaging balance referrals
• Experience of leading service developments or audit
• Experience training and developing junior staff or students
• Experience of presentation at meetings/conferences and/or publication of research
• Database management and Microsoft Excel

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant M-level academic qualification in Audiology/Clinical Science or equivalent Advanced clinical qualification/competence in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation equivalent to BAA HTS Vestibular, or completion of STP with appropriate vestibular competencies Registration with HCPC or RCCP/AHCS other appropriate professional register as an audiologist or clinical scientist Desirable Additional advanced paediatric audiology qualification/HTS or equivalent Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of vestibular assessment, differential diagnosis and rehabilitation in adults Detailed knowledge of common peripheral, central and non-vestibular causes of dizziness and appropriate onward pathways Knowledge of paediatric hearing assessment and hearing rehabilitation Desirable VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair and posturography Management of complex paediatric cases Knowledge of bone conduction hearing devices Experience Essential Significant postqualification experience in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation Demonstrable ability to independently assess a patient with dizziness, rapidly obtain a focused history, perform targeted basic/bedside testing and formulate an appropriate working diagnosis and management plan without routine direct support from senior audiology or ENT staff Knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures in balance Post qualification experience with paediatric hearing assessment and hearing aid fittingren Experience making autonomous onwardmanagement decisions, including when to request MRI, arrange further vestibular testing or escalate/refer to ENT, neurology or other specialties Experience of vestibular assessment using a range of techniques, including vHIT, VNG/oculomotor and positional assessment, caloric testing and BPPV assessment/management Experience of vestibular rehabilitation, counselling and monitoring outcomes Significant postqualification experience working in busy paediatric audiology clinics Experience of routine paediatric hearing assessment using a range of age-appropriate clinical techniques Experience of hearing-aid fitting/verification and paediatric hearing rehabilitation Desirable Experience of first-contact vestibular practice or an equivalent autonomous diagnostic pathway Experience of VEMPs, SVINT, rotatory chair testing and/or posturography Experience managing complex paediatric cases Experience of triaging balance referrals Experience of leading service developments or audit Experience training and developing junior staff or students Experience of presentation at meetings/conferences and/or publication of research Database management and Microsoft Excel

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Manchester Royal Infirmary

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Nursing Associate will work as an integral member of the Meridian PCN multidisciplinary team, supporting the Frailty Lead in the delivery of high-quality, proactive and personalised care to frail, older and clinically complex patients in the community.

The postholder will provide nursing care across a range of community settings, including patients homes, care homes and primary care environments. They will contribute to the assessment, monitoring and ongoing management of patients with frailty and long-term conditions, helping to prevent avoidable deterioration, hospital admissions and unnecessary use of urgent and emergency services.

Working under the direction of the Frailty Lead and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, the Nursing Associate will support patients to remain safe, independent and well in their usual place of residence.

The role will involve close collaboration with GPs, practice nurses, community nursing teams, therapists, social care, care homes, pharmacies, voluntary sector services and other professionals involved in the care of the patient.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job Description for full details and overview of the Nursing Associates responsibilities.

About us

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are a new way of working that enables health and other services to work together to provide better access for patients.

PCNs build on existing primary care services and enable greater provision of proactive, personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care for people close to home. Clinicians describe this as a change from reactively providing appointments to proactively caring for the people and communities they serve.

Our PCN

The Meridian PCN is a collaboration of six GP surgeries across Cambridgeshire and North Hertfordshire; supporting a patient population of +48,000.

• Bourn Surgery
• Comberton & Eversden Surgery
• Harston Surgery
• Orchard Surgery - Melbourn
• Roysia Surgery - Royston
• Monkfield Medical Practice - Cambourne

Our Vision

We aim to provide high quality services adhering to principles of best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with diversity. We ask our staff to treat patients how they'd want their family members to be treated.

Our Aims

• Support the local interpretation and implementation of NHS transformation plans
• Design and deliver primary care services at scale.
• Provide the operational people and infrastructure to allow practices to collaborate
• Be a voice for Primary Care, one that enables what we all want; sustainable and clinically excellent general practice.

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a Trust that places a strong emphasis on development?

This role will offer a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in an exciting and dynamic therapy team, within a Trust that places a strong emphasis on CPD, clinical supervision, preceptorship and staff development.

You will also be fully supported with an excellent development programme which includes supervision, with competencies to achieve and in-service training.

Is this the ideal role for you?

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified Physiotherapist?

Are you dynamic and flexible to the workload fluctuations, and understand the demands of working in an acute trust?

Are you able to take part in a full 7 day working and the respiratory on call service?

If you answered YES to these questions then we would love to hear from you!

Our integrated Somerset Foundation Trust really is a place to start your career with opportunities for development from day one.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH).

Rotations occur every 4 months with current rotations being:

*Orthopaedics -- MPH

*Stroke service and Neurology -- MPH

*Care of the elderly - MPH

*ITU and Respiratory - MPH

*Surgery, with some exposure to oncology - MPH

*Musculoskeletal Out-patients -- Dene Barton/Bridgewater Community Hospital

*JETT (Joint Emergency Therapy Team) -- MPH

The workload will be flexible and, at times, will involve the provision of service in locations other than specified.

To take a full part in the on-call and weekend rota (following an induction programme).

This post will be part of the delivery of the physiotherapy 7 day week service including Bank Holidays and you will be required to participate in the rota system i.e. work 5 days within a 7 day period.

This is a post graduate 'training post' in physiotherapy where the post holder is supervised. Mentoring is available on all aspects of patient care and more senior staff are always available on site The post serves to:-

*Identify, prioritise, assess and treat appropriate patients providing a safe and effective physiotherapy service

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced MRI Radiographer to join The London Clinic, an independent charitable hospital in the heart of London. You will become part of a hospital that brings together specialist expertise and a personal approach to care. Working alongside experienced colleagues across our Imaging and clinical teams, you will have opportunities to broaden your knowledge, share your skills and contribute to the service.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 MRI Radiographer, you will combine technical expertise with thoughtful patient care, delivering a varied range of examinations that support diagnosis and treatment across the hospital's specialist services. The role offers a balance of independent clinical practice and support from experienced senior colleagues, with scope to build your confidence, contribute to the wider team and help maintain a reliable, high-quality MRI service. The role includes mixed shifts Monday to Saturday between 8am and 8pm, with participation in the on call rota.

About us

Our MRI Department forms part of the wider Imaging service, supporting specialist teams across The London Clinic. With examinations delivered across four hospital locations, the department connects patients' diagnostic care with the clinical teams managing their treatment. You will work within an experienced team led by the MRI Superintendent and Band 7 Radiographers, with access to colleagues who can offer guidance and share their specialist knowledge. It is an environment where your experience is valued and your ideas can contribute to the department's development. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead.

Job summary

Job Overview

We are expanding our Neurodevelopmental offer for children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, and are growing our team to improve experiences for CYP and families. This fulltime (37.5 hours, MondayFriday) role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

The post supports the Neurodevelopment (ND) Improvement Programme, which aims to improve outcomes for CYP with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The programme focuses on understanding current resources, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing new delivery, workforce, and financial models.

Successful candidates will join an ambitious, passionate team of clinical and administrative colleagues. You will help drive improvements, reduce waiting lists, and increase access to support.

The role requires delivering highquality care, working creatively and at pace, and keeping CYP and families at the centre of decisionmaking.

We are committed to innovation, learning, reducing inequalities, and improving quality and access to services.

Contact: Maeve McAllister [email protected] / 07553717463

Main duties of the job

Job Description Summary

• Provide assessment and diagnosis of Autism for children and young people with and without SLCN difficulties.
• To produce reports regarding children and young peoples needs, recommendations and appropriate sign posting reflecting specialist knowledge.
• To use a range of communication strategies, e.g. verbal, non-verbal, assisted (e.g. via signing and/or communication aids), to ensure that, wherever possible, children and young people, carers and others understand the outcome of assessment and engage in the assessment. This includes obtaining informed consent and where this is not possible ensuring appropriate action is taken.
• Provide effective caseload management for identified caseloads.
• Provide mentorship, advice and learning opportunities for other Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.
• Contribute to whole service improvements.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and be part of our award-winning finance team. We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Team as an Assistant CSU Accountant. This is an essential position that supports Clinical Service Units (CSUs) and Corporate Functions on all financial matters.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant CSU Accountant you will assist and support the Senior Accountant team in the provision of an efficient, accurate, dynamic and holistic financial management service. This is the ideal position within a Team that has an enviable culture, a clear focus on putting the patient at the centre of everything we do as well as providing the opportunities for career progression and development. We would love to hear from you if you are ready for a new challenge and can mirror our values and ambitions for this finance role!

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

We are rapidly expanding our Neurodevelopmental offer to the children and young people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). Leicestershire Partnership Trust (LPT) has a fabulous opportunity to grow our team to positively impact the experience for children, young people and their families.

This post is for 37.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday. Please note that this role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours.

The ongoing Neurodevelopment (ND) Improvement Programme has set out to improve the outcomes of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by identifying the resources committed to their diagnosis and care, agreeing opportunities for improvement and implementing new delivery, finance and workforce models.

Successful candidates will be joining an ambitious and passionate multi-disciplinary team of clinical and administrative colleagues feeding into the ND programme.

Post holders will need to have the skills and character to consistently deliver high quality care and work creatively at pace with colleagues with our CYP and families at the centre.

The successful applicants will be at the core of the exciting work and improvements for our local population; working to make a significant impact to reducing waiting lists and improving access to support for CYP.

Main duties of the job

We are an ambitious & innovative team with an active interest in learning and a determination to reduce inequality, improving the quality and accessibility of the services we support.

We are very excited for the future of our ND offer within LLR.

The principle role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to assist the healthcare team in the provision and delivery of programmes of patient care under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners. This includes:

Taking physical or psychological measurements from named clients/service users as delegated by the team;

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing;

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities;

Under the supervision of healthcare professionals assist the healthcare team with the planning, organising and provision of clinical care;

Ensuring high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;

Assisting Registered Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans;

Accurately recording patient information.

Provides support and supervision to other colleagues and learners as appropriate.

We take pride in the versatility of our skill mix within the team and seek results in utilising a variety of competencies.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job summary

Were seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to join our new, multidisciplinary Chronic Pain service. Youll play a key role, providing specialist physiotherapy input into the assessment and treatment of people with chronic pain.

This role involves direct clinical care, multidisciplinary teamworking, service development, and quality improvement activities, helping to shape the service and champion biopsychosocial care across our service.

You will be part of a supportive clinical culture and will receive regular supervision, have access to peer learning and close collaboration with the founders and leading Consultants in Pain Medicine.

We are open to discussing the working arrangement and compensation based on your experience and circumstances.

This role will require some in-person from our clinic at Aspen Centre, Gloucester, GL1 3PX

Main duties of the job

The duties and responsibilities outlined here are indicative of the range and types of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.

The post-holder will have the following duties:

• Formulate and implement evidence-based interventions for individuals and groups, focusing on rebuilding functional capacity, reducing fear-avoidance, and safely increasing movement.

• Deliver in-person and remote care across multiple pathways, including 1:1 treatment plans and group Pain Management Programmes (PMP).

• Apply robust clinical reasoning and advanced knowledge of anatomy, pain science, and the biopsychosocial model to design high-impact, short-term care plans

• Share physiotherapy insights and guidance with MDT colleagues, contributing to holistic care planning and risk management

• Support service quality through involvement in audit, governance, and continuous improvement

• Collaborate with primary, community, and tertiary care teams to ensure integrated patient care

• Stay up to date with research and best practice in the management of chronic pain

• Contribute to the development of our psychologically informed clinical pathways, pain management programme, patient education content, and webinars

About us

Millions of people in the UK live with chronic pain, a burden that affects every part of their lives. Yet the journey to access the care they need can take years. Pastel Health is here to change that; we offer compassionate, multidisciplinary care that helps patients get their lives back on track.

Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with chronic pain whilst making clinical work more fulfilling. This commitment is at the heart of everything we do. We have successfully launched our first service and are preparing to open our second shortly.

We are a start-up, building as we go. This can mean embracing ambiguity, working at pace, and adapting quickly. The journey ahead will be exciting, rewarding, and rich with opportunities to make an impact and advance professionally.

Who we are seeking

If the following sounds like you, we know you'll be a great fit here:

• You care deeply about patients, recognising that how you deliver care is as important as what you deliver.

• You love working in a team, learning from and teaching those around you.

• You think differently, understanding that we need fresh approaches to solve access challenges and improve outcomes.

• You make a difference and want to work in a place where others do too.

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the team at the Kedleston Unit.

It's a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare and be part of a dynamic, supportive team making a real difference in mental health care.

This role is based at our secure inpatient unit. The service is designed to offer direct support to mental health patients in a secure setting.

The role of an Occupational Therapist on this unit focuses on the assessment, therapeutic interventions and the delivery of care based on national recommendations, to support patients to be discharged into the community.

This is a great opportunity for you to support shaping the service and build on MDT working, alongside the Ward Manager and other senior leaders. You will work with others to develop the OT service on this ward and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking ethos. The service as a senior occupational therapist who will support you with your development and offer clinical supervision (and preceptorship programme, if needed).

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Occupational Therapy Team, you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy, the Model of Human Occupation and other relevant occupational therapy interventions.

Additionally, you will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to to support patients and provide a safe and effective discharge plan back into the community.

About us

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

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

Our values

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, as expressed through our Trust Strategy for 2024-28. Our Trust values are as follows:

Caring, Inclusive, Ambitious, Belonging & Collaborative.

"As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa's and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)"

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-SPE-7702-26

Job locations

Kedleston Unit

Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significantothers to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significantothers to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment. Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills. DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities. As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies. You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed. You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc. They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc. This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• MOHO Framework
• L'APPLE Accreditation
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Working Mental Health Experience
• Group work and planning
• Experience of using the recovery approach

Desirable

• Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards
• Inpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Good communication skills
• Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable MOHO Framework L'APPLE Accreditation Level 2 Food Hygiene Experience Essential Working Mental Health Experience Group work and planning Experience of using the recovery approach Desirable Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards Inpatient experience Skills Essential IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Good communication skills Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kedleston Unit

Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kedleston Unit

Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An opportunity for a full-time position has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Practitioner to work full time on Kingfisher House in our brand new Carsington Unit on our Kingsway Hospital site, Derby.

This is an exciting time to work for Derbyshire Healthcare. The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit is a purpose-built 14 bed unit. The new facilities will improve safety, privacy and dignity for our adult acute mental health patients by providing en-suite accommodation in single rooms.

Kingfisher House is a new 14 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care unit based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby.

Kingfisher House focus on therapeutic interventions to support individuals in crisis.

This is a great opportunity for you to support shaping the service and build the team along with the Occupational Therapy team. You will work alongside others to establish and develop this new ward for Derbyshire and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking programme team and senior leaders.

The post is 37.5 hours a week between Mon-Fri and shifts are expected to be 7.5 hours, ranging from earlies and lates, covering times between 8am and 8pm. Shift patterns may vary depending on the service requirements.

Main duties of the job

This position is on a Psychiatric Intensive Care mental health unit, based at Kingsway Hospital, Derby.

As a member of the Ward Occupational Therapy Team, you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy including utilising the VtD MoCA and MOHO models.

Additionally, you will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective step down to acute services, rehab and discharge plan back into the community.

About us

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

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

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days' annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Derbyshire Healthcare supports several specialist staff network groups to reflect its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. These include the Disability and Wellness group, Multi-Faith forum, BME staff support network, LGBT+ staff support network, Christian network, Women's network and Armed Forces network.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Our values

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, as expressed through our Trust Strategy for 2024-28. Our Trust values are as follows:

Caring, Inclusive, Ambitious, Belonging & Collaborative.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

383-ACA-7797-26

Job locations

Kingfisher House PICU

Carsington Unit, Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach, including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. As part of the MDT, the Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach, including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment. Within the role you will need to have the ability to work independently to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service on the ward for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication,empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills. DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities. As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies. You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed. You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc. They should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilizinglocal support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc. This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• MOHO and VtD MoCA
• L'APPLE Accreditation
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Working Mental Health Experience
• Group work and planning
• Experience of using the recovery approach

Desirable

• Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards
• Inpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Good communication skills
• Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable MOHO and VtD MoCA L'APPLE Accreditation Level 2 Food Hygiene Experience Essential Working Mental Health Experience Group work and planning Experience of using the recovery approach Desirable Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards Inpatient experience Skills Essential IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Good communication skills Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingfisher House PICU

Carsington Unit, Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingfisher House PICU

Carsington Unit, Kingsway Hospital

Derby

DE22 3LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a part-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit at Audrey House.

This service offers direct support to adult acute mental health patients in a intensive care unit

The role of an Occupational Therapist focuses on the assessment of therapeutic interventions and delivers specialist care in this unit. .This service requires you to build on MDT working and collaborate with an innovative and forward-thinking ethos. This service will support you with your development and offer clinical supervision (and preceptorship programme, if needed).

It's a great time to join Derbyshire Healthcare and be part of a dynamic, supportive team making a real difference in mental health care!

The post is currently part time week on a flexible working pattern. And wider OT team is currently undergoing a review so working patterns may be subject to change. Patterns of work can be discussed upon recruitment.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team, you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation and promotion of VtD OT assessments.

Additionally, you will be expected to work and support the wider MDT to contribute to a safe and effective discharge plan back into the community.

You will be required to offer and facilitate recovery focused intervention which supports the development of patient skill and autonomy.

You will be required to link with wider community links and support networks which support patient transition into the community.

About us

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

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

Our values:

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, as expressed through our Trust Strategy for 2024-28. Our Trust values are as follows:

Caring, Inclusive, Ambitious, Belonging & Collaborative.

Benefits include:

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

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

383-ACA-7798-26

Job locations

Audrey House Kingsway Site

Royal Derby Hospital site, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

The Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment.

Within the role you will need to have the ability to work autonomously to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills.

DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities.

As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.

You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.

You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc.

You should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilising local support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc.

This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Job description Job responsibilities Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. The Occupational Therapist will work flexibly in an occupation focused way by developing and delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment that focuses on person centred care and recovery principles. The post holder will ensure each assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to and support the Care Programme Approach including enabling service users/carers/significant others to become involved in decision making processes for the implementation and evaluation of treatment. Within the role you will need to have the ability to work autonomously to develop and deliver an Occupational Therapy Service for inpatients and support the Occupational Therapy care pathway based on evidence-based practice. You will need the show initiative, drive and ability to think creatively for solutions. You will actively manage your own workload, effectively and efficiently prioritising competing demands. Therefore, the post holder will be required to be a dynamic clinician and demonstrate a range of skills, including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness and critical, self-reflection skills. DHCFT can offer both personal and clinical development opportunities, in addition to regular professional and clinical supervision, personal development plans, and support for continual professional development activities. As a member of the team you will be expected to adopt the policies and philosophy of the service and provide occupational assessment and treatment using a range of appropriate interventions based on the recovery philosophy and the Model of Human Occupation. They will promote social inclusion, enabling independence and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve being proactive in initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies. You will be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed. You will also nurture a culture of respect for others, and an environment that values and is pro-actively respectful of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture and individuality for service users and staff. Whilst also ensuring Trust policies, procedures, and legislative directives are adhered to e.g. Equal Opportunities, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Race Relations, Sex Discrimination etc. You should:Demonstrate the ability to monitor personal practice ensuring that Health Professions Council registration is maintained. Ensure personal professional development promotes good practice, prevents poor practice, and intervenes in unacceptable practice. Working with service users within the limitations of inpatient environments and being aware of potential hazards. Taking responsibility for utilising local support systems as necessary e.g. manual handling, management of violence and aggression, lone worker policy etc. This job description will be reviewed annually with you according to the needs and development of the service; alterations will only be made after consultation and agreement. You may be asked to undertake duties not directly highlighted within this job description. This will only be done when the skills and experience of the post holder meet the requirements of the job.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• MOHO Framework
• L'APPLE Accreditation
• Level 2 Food Hygiene

Experience

Essential

• Working Mental Health Experience
• Group work and planning
• Experience of using the recovery approach
• Completion of assessment and intervention

Desirable

• Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards
• Inpatient experience

Skills

Essential

• IT skills
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
• Good communication skills
• Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration Desirable MOHO Framework L'APPLE Accreditation Level 2 Food Hygiene Experience Essential Working Mental Health Experience Group work and planning Experience of using the recovery approach Completion of assessment and intervention Desirable Good Understanding of NHS and relevant national standards Inpatient experience Skills Essential IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Good communication skills Effective working with the Multidisciplinary Team

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

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audrey House Kingsway Site

Royal Derby Hospital site, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audrey House Kingsway Site

Royal Derby Hospital site, Uttoxeter New Road

Derby

DE22 3WQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy team and to complete the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme Apprenticeship. Your duties will be varied and will involve contributing to the delivery of pharmacy services across various sites within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust whilst completing the requirements to meet the apprenticeship standard. On completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme, you will be required to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applicants must qualify for apprenticeship funding in order to be considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of pre-registration trainee Pharmacy Technicians rotating around each LTHT site and you will meet a wide range of people from lots of different backgrounds. Working closely with your fellow trainee pharmacy technicians and multi-disciplinary teams you will gain valuable knowledge and skills along the way. Your duties will include working in our hospital inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, dispensing prescriptions and issuing prescribed items, contributing to all aspects of pharmaceutical stock control. You will gain experience working on the hospital inpatient wards, delivering pharmacy ward-based services including taking patient medication histories and educating patients on their medicines. There will also be placements within other MMPS departments with a possibility of visiting other pharmacy organisations external to LTHT. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team in Loughton, West Essex. This role requires a creative and positive approach to meeting the needs of service users, their families, and carers.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) delivers secondary mental health services across West Essex, providing specialist care for individuals with severe or complex mental health needs. As part of the Harlow team, you will work closely with crisis intervention services, inpatient care, and specialist pathways such as early intervention in psychosis and personality disorder support. You will also collaborate with GPs through initiatives like the Integrated Mental Health Service, which offers assessments and tailored support plans at GP surgeries, and work alongside Essex County Council to implement the Care Act principles of prevent, reduce, and delay.

Main duties of the job

This role emphasizes holistic, person-centred care, safeguarding, and recovery-focused interventions for adults in the Loughton area. You will have the opportunity to exercise professional autonomy while benefiting from the support and expertise of a multi-disciplinary team.

Harlow, located in Essex, has a population of approximately 93,000 residents with a relatively young demographic (median age 37). Around 61% of residents are of working age, and the town is ethnically diverse, with 27% identifying as an ethnicity other than White British. Languages spoken include English, Polish, and South Asian languages. This diversity brings varied social care needs, including support for families, older adults, and culturally diverse communities.

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
• 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

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-B-311-B

Job locations

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

EPUT invests in the development of social workers and plays a leading role in initiatives such as Think Ahead. We offer support from our Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence.
• Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014).
• Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Job description Job responsibilities EPUT invests in the development of social workers and plays a leading role in initiatives such as Think Ahead. We offer support from our Social Care Leadership Team, structured caseload supervision, and extensive training opportunities, including AMHP training, therapy training (EMDR, CBT, DBT), and specialist roles in areas such as Dual Diagnosis, Perinatal, Psychosis, and Personality Disorder. Career progression is actively encouraged for aspiring leaders and clinical experts. Responsibilities Provide high-quality assessment and intervention for service users experiencing a wide range of mental health problems, promoting recovery and independence. Deliver strength-based approaches to support recovery and social inclusion for individuals and families.Implement the personalisation agenda through strengths-based assessments and fulfil statutory social care duties under the Care Act (2014). Following probation, undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, and carry out Mental Health Act assessments and related duties. AMHP work attracts additional pay and reduced caseloads. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

• Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent

Desirable

• Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work

Skills

Essential

• Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required.
• Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values.
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Communication and presentation skills.

Person Specification qualification Essential Social Work Qualification - Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent Desirable Studying or willingness to study towards full Post Qualification Award in Social Work Skills Essential Able to offer coaching and support to students and/or unqualified staff and supervise as required. Demonstrates a commitment to highest professional and ethical values. Literate in IT/Computer Skills Desirable Communication and presentation 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

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton

IG10 3RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Evaro are looking to welcome an experienced full-time, permanent Pharmacy Technician to join them.You will be based in Norwich, working as part of a small close-knit team in an environment that moves quickly but takes accuracy seriously. If youre used to spending most of your shift behind a counter, this will feel different - in a good way. This isnt a dispensing-first role. Around 80% of your time is spent in direct patient consultations, primarily around contraception and guiding patients through their options, answering questions, and making sure they leave with the right information and the right medication. The other 20% is dispensing, handled through Evaros regulated platform with clinical oversight built in.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver NHS contraception consultations in line with service protocols
• Document consultations accurately
• Escalate clinical queries appropriately to the pharmacist
• Build consultation volume progressively from 10-15 daily to approximately 35consultations per day
• Assist with medication preparation
• Support safe and accurate dispensing of medication

About us

Evaro is a fully licensed and regulated healthcare platform that combines AI-assisted consultations with clinical oversight from qualified healthcare professionals. We provide instant medical access, diagnosis, and next-day prescription delivery for a wide range of primary care conditions, making quality healthcare faster and more accessible for everyone.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Health Care Assistant to work as part of the Meridian PCN Community Matron Team.

The successful candidate will be working with the Community Matron delivering a range of clinical care for people within their own homes. The role will also support in our surgeries when needed. Meridian PCN form an integral part of the primary care team and are key to the exciting and dynamic developments underway to strengthen the GP service in delivering timely, high intensity acute and routine patient centred clinical interventions to support people in their own homes and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job Description for full details and overview of the PCN Community Healthcare Assistant's responsibilities.

About us

Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams are a new way of working that enables health and other services to work together to provide better access for patients.

PCNs build on existing primary care services and enable greater provision of proactive, personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care for people close to home. Clinicians describe this as a change from reactively providing appointments to proactively caring for the people and communities they serve.

Our PCN

The Meridian PCN is a collaboration of six GP surgeries across Cambridgeshire and North Hertfordshire; supporting a patient population of +48,000.

• Bourn Surgery
• Comberton & Eversden Surgery
• Harston Surgery
• Orchard Surgery - Melbourn
• Roysia Surgery - Royston
• Monkfield Medical Practice - Cambourne

Our Vision

We aim to provide high quality services adhering to principles of best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with diversity. We ask our staff to treat patients how they'd want their family members to be treated.

Our Aims

• Support the local interpretation and implementation of NHS transformation plans
• Design and deliver primary care services at scale.
• Provide the operational people and infrastructure to allow practices to collaborate
• Be a voice for Primary Care, one that enables what we all want; sustainable and clinically excellent general practice.

Job summary

We are looking for an Administration Manager to run Cricklewood General Practice day to day.

The role combines hands-on administrative work with on-site management of the practice team.

• Full time, based on site
• Starting salary £30,000 to £36,000 a year, depending on experience
• Opportunity for promotion to a more senior role within 6 to 12 months, subject to performance

For enquiries, email [email protected].

Main duties of the job

You will manage the reception and administration team on site, own the clinical and staff rota and locum cover, and carry out the practice's administrative work yourself, including registrations, referrals, prescriptions and documents.

You will lead the team towards QOF, ICB and CQC standards, and be the first point of contact for system access, IT and premises issues.

About us

Penceat Medical runs two NHS GP practices in London under APMS contracts.

Soho Square General Practice is at Soho Hospital, 1 Frith Street, a short walk from Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth, Central and Northern lines). It serves around 6,500 patients, many of whom live or work in central London, and uses SystmOne.

Cricklewood General Practice is at 7 Oaklands Road, NW2 6DJ, in purpose-designed premises close to Cricklewood Thameslink station and Broadway bus routes. It uses EMIS Web.

The job details below confirm which practice this post is based at.

Our teams bring together GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative and reception staff, supported by a central management team. We are a small organisation, so work is visible and decisions are made quickly. We look for people who take ownership, work well with colleagues and care about giving patients a good experience.

Benefits for all staff:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Contractual sick pay above statutory from six months' service
• Flexible and part-time working
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, where eligible

Additional benefits for GPs:

• Indemnity paid
• Six weeks' annual leave, pro rata
• Paid study leave
• CPD support
• Laptop for remote working