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Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (Bracknell Dialysis Unit)

This is a part-time post for 30 hours per week.

Working Hours: Monday to Saturday with variable shift of 8 hours/shift (inclusive 30 minute break).

PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at Bracknell Dialysis Unit, Bracknell Healthspace, Brants Bridge, Bracknell, RG12 9RT - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will be expected to perform renal-specific competences relating to haemodialysis skills.You will be trained in these abilities.

You will be required to have some renal specialised knowledge to be able to provide excellent care to the haemodialysis patients. The HCA haemodialysis skills clinical competencies will thus also need to be fulfilled.

Following the training, you will be expected to perform these renal specific skills duties among others as an Healthcare Assistant assigned on the Acute Dialysis Team or in the Chronic Haemodialysis Units.

PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POST.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

• Preparation of equipment for haemodialysis.
• Pre & post HD observations- blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, glucose monitoring.
• Pre & post HD weighing of patients including calculation of wheelchair weight.
• Assisting patients with manual handling- transfer using hoist/ Banana board or SARA Steady.
• Using of therapy monitor.
• Lining & priming of HD machines.
• Disconnecting of patients from HD (patients with fistula as vascular access).
• Cleaning/ Disinfecting of HD machines.
• Appropriate segregation & disposal of waste.
• HD materials stocking levels and ordering.
• To use online Transport booking system (SCAS).
• Efficient in using renal IT system- CV5.
• To escalate concerns when observed in a timely and appropriate manner to the registered nurse.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.

The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north.The Trust is Reading's biggest employer.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year (plus 5% Fringe) pro-rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-7808818NCG-2

Job locations

Bracknell Dialysis Unit, RBH Bracknell Healthspace

Eastern gate, Brants Bridge

Bracknell

RG12 9RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification and Training

Essential

• Able to evidence a general level of education
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication

Desirable

• QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
• T Level in Health

Experience

Essential

• Reliable work / study record

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within relevant specialty

Person Specification Education/Qualification and Training Essential Able to evidence a general level of education Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication Desirable QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care T Level in Health Experience Essential Reliable work / study record Desirable Previous experience of working within relevant specialty

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bracknell Dialysis Unit, RBH Bracknell Healthspace

Eastern gate, Brants Bridge

Bracknell

RG12 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bracknell Dialysis Unit, RBH Bracknell Healthspace

Eastern gate, Brants Bridge

Bracknell

RG12 9RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a qualified Clinical Pharmacist with an interest in working in Mental Health Services?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our established, friendly, and highly respected Pharmacy team at St Martin's Hospital in Canterbury on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills within mental health services while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

This role would suit pharmacists with previous mental health and hospital experience who are looking to consolidate their skills, as well as those considering a move into mental health pharmacy from another sector.

As a Clinical Pharmacist for the Trust, you will be provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post-graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy. Some of our pharmacists are qualified as independent prescribers and the opportunities to qualify and practice as prescribers will grow as our team does.

Clinical Pharmacist Benefits

Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.

Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.

Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist, and Deputy Chief Pharmacist in developing a comprehensive medicines management service to patients in the locality. Duties will include:

• Providing a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for patients receiving medium secure care at the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone.
• Developing close working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to clinical care plans.Responding to medication-related queries, providing advice on prescribing and promoting evidence-based practice.
• Discussing medication with patients and carers and developing a variety of approaches to support informed care.
• Working closely and liaising with other pharmacy colleagues in the other localities and within the community mental health teams to ensure a high-quality medicines management and optimisation service is maintained across the Trust.
• Educating colleagues (including doctors and nurses) about medicines management and medicines optimisation.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, come and join our diverse and compassionate team committed to delivering excellent care and support for service users and their loved ones.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-SS0789-G

Job locations

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy plus 1 year pre-registration training
• Registered with GPhC, with at least 3 years' experience
• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge, acquired through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology
• Member of the college of mental health pharmacy

Experience

Essential

• Interest in working in Mental Health Services
• Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics
• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Understanding of principals of Clinical Governance
• Able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Experience of working on a forensic ward or psychiatric intensive care unit

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good level of relevant clinical knowledge
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good level of interpersonal skills so as to effectively exchange complex and sensitive information
• Good level of analytical skills
• Up to date knowledge of prescribing issues in mental health
• Relevant knowledge of pharmaceutical standards of practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy plus 1 year pre-registration training Registered with GPhC, with at least 3 years' experience Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge, acquired through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience Desirable Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology Member of the college of mental health pharmacy Experience Essential Interest in working in Mental Health Services Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics Experience of hospital pharmacy Understanding of principals of Clinical Governance Able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting Desirable Experience of working on a forensic ward or psychiatric intensive care unit Knowledge and skills Essential Good level of relevant clinical knowledge Good written and verbal communication skills Good level of interpersonal skills so as to effectively exchange complex and sensitive information Good level of analytical skills Up to date knowledge of prescribing issues in mental health Relevant knowledge of pharmaceutical standards of practice

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a skilled Band 5 looking to take that next definitive step, or an experienced Band 6 OT ready for a refreshing, fast-paced challenge? The Home Treatment Team (HTT) is looking for a dynamic clinician who thrives in the action.

In this role, you'll be on the front lines of crisis resolution, delivering rapid, high-impact assessment and interventions directly into client's homes when they need it most. We view mental health through a functional lens, helping you champion the unique value of OT--empowering individuals, promoting occupational resilience, and preventing hospital admission.

If you are adaptable, love thinking on your feet, and want to be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that truly values your distinct expertise, we want to hear from you.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

The senior occupational therapist is an experienced occupational therapist within the multi-disciplinary care team. You will be expected to work as part of the MDT, supporting your colleagues to deliver high quality interventions and risk management.

To identify, develop and provide the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service.To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified clients.To manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence based, client centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.To provide supervision to designated junior staff and students.Demonstrates ability to work as a team member as well as autonomously.Managing a case load of service users who have complex needs.Balancing all aspects of the job role.Being flexible and responsive to competing demands.Promoting Occupational Therapy in the service and keeping an occupational focus at the centre of practice.Demonstrate an ability to apply increasingly complex skills and knowledge commensurate to a higher level of professional practice.Manage complex case loads presenting with complex and dynamic risks.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway.

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

380-EK474-B

Job locations

Eastern and Coastal Offices, St Martins Hospital

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1TD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• A recognised Occupational Therapist professional qualification
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• oTrained as a Practice Educator with experience of managing learners in the work place.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in clinical practice, holding a range of experience within a variety of settings
• Manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence based, service user centred, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice
• Experience of clinical risk management and complex clients

Desirable

• Experience of being involved in service developments or audits

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group.
• Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team

Desirable

• Computer literate. Able to use Microsoft products including Teams, e-mail, Word, Excel and access Internet resources

Person Specification Training Essential A recognised Occupational Therapist professional qualification Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Desirable oTrained as a Practice Educator with experience of managing learners in the work place. Experience Essential Experience in clinical practice, holding a range of experience within a variety of settings Manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence based, service user centred, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice Experience of clinical risk management and complex clients Desirable Experience of being involved in service developments or audits Knowledge and Skills Essential Knowledge in the application of relevant OT theoretical models, and approaches relevant to service user group. Ability to make decisions and work co-operatively as part of an inter-professional team Desirable Computer literate. Able to use Microsoft products including Teams, e-mail, Word, Excel and access Internet resources

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern and Coastal Offices, St Martins Hospital

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eastern and Coastal Offices, St Martins Hospital

Littlebourne Road

Canterbury

CT1 1TD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP) are a new and exciting development in the NHS psychological workforce. Have you recently completed the PG Cert or Cert Grad to become a Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner? Or are you currently undertaking the year long MHWP training? We are looking to employ a passionate Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner in our Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Heath Team (NMHT). You will work with a diverse group of professionals committed to providing evidence based care and high quality treatments to those with severe and complex mental health needs.

You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) that embraces the transformation and improvement of services. You will work closely with other Psychological Professionals and receive high standards of supervision. You will be part of a friendly and cohesive group of MHWPs with great connections to the wider MHWP community. MHWP's are valued team members and play a key role in MDT working. Our service values compassionate care and promotes a psychologically safe work environment, ensuring that you feel appreciated and supported. Within West Sussex we have a proven track record of developing staff and are committed to your growth and career progression. This can include supporting you to develop an area of interest and train in new approaches such as guided self-help for Voices (GiVE).

Main duties of the job

• Provide psychologically informed interventions aligned to cognitive-behavioural principles, including: behavioural activation; graded exposure; problem solving skills; recognising and managing emotions; improving sleep; building confidence and other interventions you are trained in.
• Assess suitability for these interventions
• Risk assess and plan care collaboratively with service users
• Set collaborative goals for intervention with service users
• Implement pre and post outcome measures with service users
• Form professional relationships and relate to service users in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture
• Engage calmly and with sensitivity and empathy to support service users in highly distressing or emotional circumstances
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
• When appropriate, take on the role of lead practitioner for the client when work is being completed
• Regularly attend clinical supervision with a qualified psychological professional
• Work alongside service users, families, carers and multi-disciplinary team members to co-ordinate care, supporting collaborative decision-making about care and treatment.
• Exercise good personal time management, punctuality, reliable attendance and good organisational skills. Please start your 'supporting information' by copying and pasting and then answering the following question: How can MHWPs support service users to get the best outcomes from time-limited psychologically informed interventions?

About us

Flexible Working: We support a healthy work/life balance and can support some home-working and flexible working where appropriate and in line with service needs.

- Career Development: Engage in professional supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for CPD and career growth within our Trust.

- Benefits: Enjoy an excellent NHS pension, generous holiday entitlement, access to NHS discount schemes and psychological support from our wellbeing team.

- Inclusive Environment: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone can belong and thrive in their career with us.

Living and Working in Sussex:

Sussex offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and city convenience and beautiful countryside, it's an ideal place to call home. Whether you're relocating or already live locally, we'll support you every step of the way.

Join Us in Making a Difference:

Be a part of our mission to champion the rights of people with mental health difficulties and contribute to sustainable healthcare. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Arun (Bognor)NMHT. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AC-21340

Job locations

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team

Bedale Centre, 1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• PG Cert or Cert Grad in Mental Health Wellbeing Practice
• Experience of delivering psychologically informed interventions using CBT principles to those with severe and enduring mental health problems
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary NHS Team
• Experience of delivering goal focused, short-term, time-limited interventions.
• Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting and productive relationships with a colleagues and service users
• A good understanding of mental health issues and using psychological thinking to understand peoples' needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor them to a variety of audiences
• The ability to work independently and think quickly in challenging situations
• The creativity to solve problems and tackle obstacles in new ways
• Effective time management skills to juggle competing demands in a busy work environmentPlease get in touch if you would like an informal conversation about the post or a visit to the Bedale Centre.Please note, we reserve the right to close the application early should we receive high volumes of applications.

Job description Job responsibilities PG Cert or Cert Grad in Mental Health Wellbeing Practice Experience of delivering psychologically informed interventions using CBT principles to those with severe and enduring mental health problems Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary NHS Team Experience of delivering goal focused, short-term, time-limited interventions. Experience of promoting wellbeing and social inclusion. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting and productive relationships with a colleagues and service users A good understanding of mental health issues and using psychological thinking to understand peoples' needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to tailor them to a variety of audiences The ability to work independently and think quickly in challenging situations The creativity to solve problems and tackle obstacles in new ways Effective time management skills to juggle competing demands in a busy work environmentPlease get in touch if you would like an informal conversation about the post or a visit to the Bedale Centre.Please note, we reserve the right to close the application early should we receive high volumes of applications.

Person Specification

Qualification and registration

Essential

• A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) or post graduate certificate achieved via the Graduate Mental Health Practitioner training plus the additional certified MHWP training modules.
• Registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice
• Experience running groups/activities
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience of being supervised
• Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

Person Specification Qualification and registration Essential A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health) or post graduate certificate achieved via the Graduate Mental Health Practitioner training plus the additional certified MHWP training modules. Registered as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner on a professional register recognised for this role by NHS England Knowledge/Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice Experience running groups/activities Experience working as part of a team Experience of being supervised Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team

Bedale Centre, 1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arun (Bognor) Neighbourhood Mental Health Team

Bedale Centre, 1 Glencathara Road

Bognor Regis

PO21 2SF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

If you are Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Ambitious and proud to provide world-class care. Everyone who works at the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust team plays an important role in making a difference to the care we provide.

Would you like to join the Phlebotomy service? Do you have a passion for delivering high quality patient care?

We are looking to recruit a Phlebotomist to join our team. For this role it is necessary that you are a caring and courteous individual that can work under pressure in a challenging environment. The post holder is required to collect blood samples by venepuncture methods from patients in the community across the East of Hertfordshire.

*Proposed Interview date: 6th November 2026*

Main duties of the job

The Phlebotomist will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. This will be achieved by providing a venepuncture service to local patients. The post holder will ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for service users. They will work under the direction of the Locality Manager.

You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In return, we can offer you:

• In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,136 per annum
• Generous contributory pension
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days pro rata (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Discounts

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Caring, Pioneering and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

812-26-PHLEB-ICT-LLV-24

Job locations

Bishop's College

Church Lane

Cheshunt

EN8 9XQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To obtain venous blood samples from patients in accordance to trust guidelines.
• To label specimen bottles accurately and place samples in appropriately labelled bottles and packaging for transporting to the relevant laboratory.
• To conduct all procedures with an awareness of the individual needs and respecting patient confidentiality.
• To record appropriately in the patients electronic records in accordance to trust policy.
• To approach the patient with courtesy and give an appropriate explanation of the procedure.
• Obtain appropriate consent for the procedure being carried out.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to an emergency situation.
• Ensuring stock levels are maintained for the phlebotomy team.

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post throughrobust and thorough interview and assessment.

HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Job description Job responsibilities To obtain venous blood samples from patients in accordance to trust guidelines. To label specimen bottles accurately and place samples in appropriately labelled bottles and packaging for transporting to the relevant laboratory. To conduct all procedures with an awareness of the individual needs and respecting patient confidentiality. To record appropriately in the patients electronic records in accordance to trust policy. To approach the patient with courtesy and give an appropriate explanation of the procedure. Obtain appropriate consent for the procedure being carried out. Recognise and respond appropriately to an emergency situation. Ensuring stock levels are maintained for the phlebotomy team. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post throughrobust and thorough interview and assessment. HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent.
• Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study
• NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

• First Aid, Health Care related courses
• Previous Community Phlebotomy Experience
• Relevant qualification in venepuncture

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting
• Previous experience with Adults & young people in the community.
• Awareness of the need for confidentiality
• Experience of caring for Adults & young person with special needs

Desirable

• Ability to contribute to the development of new clinics/services.

Other

Essential

• Car driver and access to car

skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to establish and maintain verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records.
• Accept delegation and work without direct supervision
• Ability to recognise own limitations
• Good time management skills
• Basic computer skills in order to write up daily clinical notes, check email, do online training
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of running community phlebotomy clinics

personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible to meet needs of service
• Be prepared to work to guidelines and procedures
• Ability to travel to patients home within the Lower Lea Valley area
• Good time keeping abilities
• Ability to remain calm and composed in a challenging situation
• Good team worker

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including English and Maths to GCSE grade C or equivalent. Evidence of willingness to undertake relevant study NVQ 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Desirable First Aid, Health Care related courses Previous Community Phlebotomy Experience Relevant qualification in venepuncture Experience Essential Experience in Health, Social, Education or Voluntary setting Previous experience with Adults & young people in the community. Awareness of the need for confidentiality Experience of caring for Adults & young person with special needs Desirable Ability to contribute to the development of new clinics/services. Other Essential Car driver and access to car skills and Abilities Essential Ability to establish and maintain verbal communication. Ability to maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous records. Accept delegation and work without direct supervision Ability to recognise own limitations Good time management skills Basic computer skills in order to write up daily clinical notes, check email, do online training Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Desirable Experience of running community phlebotomy clinics personal qualities Essential Flexible to meet needs of service Be prepared to work to guidelines and procedures Ability to travel to patients home within the Lower Lea Valley area Good time keeping abilities Ability to remain calm and composed in a challenging situation Good team worker Other Essential Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Bishop's College

Church Lane

Cheshunt

EN8 9XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Bishop's College

Church Lane

Cheshunt

EN8 9XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Exciting opportunities are available for highly motivated individuals to join our Domestic Services Department and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.

We have the following roles available:

2 x 30 hours per week positions available; working 8.00am-2.00pm or 6am-12.00pm with alternate weekend working.

2 x 16 hour, weekend only positions working SAT/SUN 8am-4.30pm

Full training will be given.

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

Main duties of the job

• The role is multi-skilled, working across Cleanliness, Catering and Portering to support hospital services.
• Staff will work shifts including early, late, night and weekend hours as part of a rota.
• Duties include cleaning hospital areas, transporting patients and equipment, and helping with food service for patients, staff and visitors.
• Team members must follow health and safety rules, infection control procedures and food hygiene standards.
• The job involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving equipment and walking long distances.
• Staff will also provide support in emergencies and assist patients, visitors and clinical teams when needed

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Experience

Desirable

• Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
• Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

Skills

Essential

• Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
• Ability to work as part of a team

Job summary

We require a dynamicand innovative Assistant Practitioner to work within our friendly Community Speech and Language Therapy Team. You will have experience of working within community health settings and with Speech and Language therapists working in the field of acquired communication and swallowing disorder in adults.

This Assistant Practitioner post is based at the Princess Royal Hospital site in Telford within the Therapies Department but will work across the East of the county in a variety of settings to include community hospital wards, care homes and patient's own homes. There may also be the opportunity to hold clinics in person or via telehealth.

The successful applicant will work in support of and alongside our team of friendly an experienced Speech and language Therapists.

Main duties of the job

• To assess and implement treatment programmes for delegated patients in the Community Speech and language Therapy department.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload with access to and support from senior professional staff as part of a comprehensive process of patient assessment and management
• To work as a member of the Community SLT therapy team, providing a high standard service to Communication impaired and swallow disordered patients in community and outpatient settings.
• Performs assessment of delegated patients with simple presentations of physical and psychological conditions. In partnership with the patient, identifies needs, formulates objectives and provides and delivers an individual treatment programme.
• Prioritises own work with access to supervision of professional staff in the Community therapy department, including a range of community settings to include, community hospitals, care homes, outpatient clinics and patient's own homes. Clinical work is routinely evaluated
• May provide day to day supervision and delegation of tasks to therapy assistants within team and to students.
• Takes decisions to progress interventions according to level of competency and training within agreed protocols if required. Has the freedom to discharge patients without referring back to professional staff.
• Responsible for assessing and ordering appropriate specialised equipment for patients, including demonstration and safe issue of this equipment.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

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

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

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

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

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

View full details of HTP

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-APS-654-A

Job locations

PRH

Apley Castle, Telford TF1 6TF

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEvidence of basic education in literacy and numeracy of GCSE Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent qualification.

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to work independently to an agreed protocol and modifying programmes, as appropriate.
• oOrganisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise own caseload.

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious work experience within the Therapy Care Group or Health Care environment e.g., Community Rehab/Therapy teams
• oPrevious experience of working in Speech and Language Therapy community and/or outpatient setting
• oPrevious experience of working with patients with communication or swallowing impairment.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting to foundation degree level
• oKnowledge of the role of the assistant practitioner and the boundaries of the position.
• oBasic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEvidence of basic education in literacy and numeracy of GCSE Grade 9 - 4 or equivalent qualification. Skills Essential oAbility to work independently to an agreed protocol and modifying programmes, as appropriate. oOrganisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise own caseload. Experience Essential oPrevious work experience within the Therapy Care Group or Health Care environment e.g., Community Rehab/Therapy teams oPrevious experience of working in Speech and Language Therapy community and/or outpatient setting oPrevious experience of working with patients with communication or swallowing impairment. Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting to foundation degree level oKnowledge of the role of the assistant practitioner and the boundaries of the position. oBasic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention.

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 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

PRH

Apley Castle, Telford TF1 6TF

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

PRH

Apley Castle, Telford TF1 6TF

Telford

TF1 6TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Sirona Adult Learning Disability Health Service (ALDHS) is a centre of excellence for specialist learning disability health needs. You would be part of a multidisciplinary team who enable our service users to access health services through direct care, liaison with other services and offering support and training on how to work with people who have a learning disability and how to make reasonable adjustments. The service prides itself on delivering high quality support to service users with a variety of physical and mental health issues alongside their Learning Disability. All staff are required to use a range of communication and listening skills to work effectively with our service users.

We are seeking an entry level music therapist to join our Arts Therapies Team. We are a dedicated and welcoming team of Art, Drama and Music Therapists, working across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) within the ALDHS, and providing a service to children and young people with learning disabilities in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are looking for an individual who is knowledgeable, committed and passionate about improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a specialised source of clinical expertise, undertaking assessment and formulation of the complex psychological needs of adults and children with a learning disability within the context of their families, and carers. They will consider theoretical and therapeutic models and analyse complex factors concerning the historical, environmental, and developmental processes which have shaped the individual, family and/or care system.
• Directly deliver psychological interventions in specialist arts therapy modality, carrying out therapy with individuals and groups, many of whom will have experienced complex trauma and who may present with distressed and challenging behaviour, mental illness, self-injury and suicidal ideation. Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical information using advanced investigative and analytical skills. This will frequently include patients with multiple pathologies, at times where conflicting evidence is present.
• Undertake effective referral assessment (triage) for the psychological therapies (arts therapies and psychology) and contribute to joint referral discussion and decision making with psychological therapies colleagues. Ensure appropriate response to high-risk referrals, which may includecreating safety plans and engaging other professionals and services.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note the job description is pending consistency checking but is not expected to change significantly.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.

Person Specification

Professional Registrations / Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Music Therapist to MA or equivalent
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Additional psychologically based trainings attended.

Professional experience

Essential

• Experience of working therapeutically with people presenting with a wide range of psychological problems, including knowledge of trauma impact and interventions.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams. Able to work effectively, with a wide range of professionals, as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the importance of assessment and the multiple factors to be considered.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of working with people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of how the system around a person can impact on their health and wellbeing.

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).

Job summary

Senior Therapy Assistant - Band 3 - Respiratory Inpatients

Are you looking for a career in Therapy Services? Then we have exciting news for you.

You will be part of our inpatient physiotherapy team, supporting the work of the therapists and assisting in the management and co-ordination of patient equipment. This role involves working closely with patients in an inpatient setting under the guidance of a qualified therapist.

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a therapy service, hospital, or care environment, however no professional qualifications are required and appropriate instruction and support will be provided.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today! Please note no VISA sponsorship available for this role.

Main duties of the job

There will be administrative tasks and record keeping to be maintained as part of this role.

This role requires good communication and interpersonal skills in addition to basic computer and email skills. You would be required to write directly into the medical notes (paper and/or electronic) and so a good standard of written work is essential. It is a busy but friendly working environment and you will need to be resilient, flexible and organised.

Your work will be directed and supervised by qualified therapists.

You will assist the qualified therapists in delivering an excellent therapy service to patients on the medical wards at Basildon Hospital.You will contribute to the assessment, education and treatment of patients both individually and in groups.

You will undertake general departmental duties such as cleaning, collation of statistical information and ordering equipment.

You will undertake clerical and administrative tasks as necessary to maintain the smooth running of the department.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Maths and English GCSE grade C and above (or equivalent)
• Good literacy demonstrated through minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout application

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people in customer care service

Desirable

• Experience of working as Therapy assistant
• Experience of working in healthcare
• Experience of talking/providing education to groups

Job summary

Join Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 8a Primary Care Network Pharmacist, supporting Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN. You will work alongside our established pharmacy team to provide specialist medicines expertise and help improve safe, effective and person-centred use of medicines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct structured medication reviews, including for people affected by inappropriate polypharmacy or overprescribing.
• Develop and deliver prescribing clinics supporting the management of long-term conditions.
• Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, care coordinators, carers, families and other health and social care professionals.
• Contribute to Trust-wide medicines management, including policies, patient safety initiatives, medicines alerts and professional training.
• Work across GP practices within Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN, including lone working and travel between sites.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with the clinical expertise and collaborative approach needed to deliver high-quality medicines optimisation in primary care.

You will need:

• Relevant post-registration experience in GP practice/primary care.
• The required postgraduate qualification(s), including independent prescribing, DPP and diabetes-related expertise.
• Strong knowledge of prescribing and medicines management in primary care.
• Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills across a broad range of conditions.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills when working with patients, carers and multidisciplinary health and social care teams.
• The ability to organise your workload, manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A compassionate, flexible and person-centred approach.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-CORP-8337796

Job locations

Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN - Parkview Centre For Health And Wellbeing

Cranston Court - 56 Bloemfontein Road

London

W12 7FG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Job description Job responsibilities Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)
• Independent prescribing qualification and evidence of actively prescribing in current clinical practice
• Post graduate qualification in diabetes

Desirable

• Post-graduate master's in advanced clinical practice

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in general practice or primary care
• Experience in supervising a team/service and line management
• Ability to manage a wide variety of long-term conditions presenting in primary care, with a focus on cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) disease and comorbidities
• Experience in managing QoF and enhanced incentive schemes
• Experience in managing diabetes including initiation and titration of injectables including GLP-1 and insulin
• Proficient at using SystmOne
• Qualified and experienced Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP), with experience of supervising and developing prescribing practitioners

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines - NICE/CKS
• Understanding of how ICB incentive schemes impact general practice

Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) Independent prescribing qualification and evidence of actively prescribing in current clinical practice Post graduate qualification in diabetes Desirable Post-graduate master's in advanced clinical practice Experience Essential Substantial experience in general practice or primary care Experience in supervising a team/service and line management Ability to manage a wide variety of long-term conditions presenting in primary care, with a focus on cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) disease and comorbidities Experience in managing QoF and enhanced incentive schemes Experience in managing diabetes including initiation and titration of injectables including GLP-1 and insulin Proficient at using SystmOne Qualified and experienced Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP), with experience of supervising and developing prescribing practitioners Skills & Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines - NICE/CKS Understanding of how ICB incentive schemes impact general practice

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN - Parkview Centre For Health And Wellbeing

Cranston Court - 56 Bloemfontein Road

London

W12 7FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN - Parkview Centre For Health And Wellbeing

Cranston Court - 56 Bloemfontein Road

London

W12 7FG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Dear Prospective Candidate

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term (12 months) Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Acute General Medicine inpatient team at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. This post is available to cover a staff member on secondment and offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise across a diverse and complex acute medical caseload within a supportive and experienced team.

The service works across a range of specialities including Elderly Care, Respiratory, Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Surgery. The team also contributes to the inpatient Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) service, the countywide Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) service, and multidisciplinary education and training programmes.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and innovative SLT who thrives in a busy multidisciplinary environment. You will work closely with colleagues across the Acute General Medicine, Stroke, Neurosciences and Critical Care teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

This is a varied and rewarding role, offering opportunities to work collaboratively with specialist services while making a meaningful difference to patients' lives.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch. We would be delighted to hear from you.

With best wishes,

Charlie HowlandService Manager, Adult Speech and Language Therapy

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an experienced Speech and Language Therapist working across acute inpatient wards at the John Radcliffe Hospital. This includes complex medicine, elderly care, surgery, cardiac services, and trauma. They will be an integral member of the inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team and work closely within multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring patients receive person-centred and effective care.

The post holder will:

• Use specialist clinical skills to identify, assess, diagnose and manage a specialist caseload of adults with acquired swallowing and communication disorders across a complex general medical caseload.
• They will select the appropriate intervention for effective, evidence-based therapy.
• Make independent decisions about caseload management.
• Contribute to audit and service development projects in this clinical area and the wider department.
• Independently receive and provide supervision for students on placement
• Provide necessary cover for the caseloads of other Speech and Language Therapists within the Trust during periods of annual / sick leave, this includes cover at Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Patient Care

1. To assess, develop and implement specialist evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy interventions. To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessments, including differential diagnosis, on the basis of evidence from assessment, and to develop care plans based on best practice.

2. To use clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge.

3. To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. The post holder will use these specialist skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues.

4. To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication and swallowing disorders.

5. To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient centred care.

6. To liaise with a wide range of professionals across a variety of locations and agencies.

7. To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of patients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived needs.

Policy / Service Development / Implementation

1. To represent Speech and Language Therapy at multi-disciplinary team meetings, ensuring delivery of coordinated care.

2. To be aware of, adhere to and implement Service and team plans including:

3. Providing regular, timely statistical data in keeping with Trust requirements

4. Maintaining high quality clinical records in accordance with Service and Trust Guidelines and within data protection guidelines

5. Ensuring understanding and adherence to Trust health and safety requirements, including attendance on mandatory training courses

6. To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with unpleasant conditions related to client contact as they arise e.g. exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions encountered on a regular basis

7. Participation in the Trust incident reporting and risk management procedures

8. To use specialist knowledge to inform Service / policy developments as appropriate and to implement policy within own specialist area.

9. To participate in the implementation of Service / Trust Clinical Governance Plan.

Financial and Physical Resources

1. To monitor stock levels in own area and to request new equipment as required.

2. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to patients.

Human Resources

1. To supervise and mentor the junior Speech and Language Therapists, unregistered staff such as Speech and Language Therapy Support Workers and therapy assistants.

2. To participate in student clinical placements and to assist in the support of students from other professional groups.

3. To be able to clearly explain the role of Speech and Language Therapists to visitors, students and other professionals.

4. To participate in ongoing specialist training in area of clinical expertise.

5. To assist in the identification of training needs within the team.

Information Resources

1. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) professional standards and local policies.
2. To adhere to data protection guidelines when sharing information with others.
3. To gather activity data accurately and regularly, ensuring the provision of this information within local Trust guidelines.

Research and Development

1. To participate in and develop innovations in the areas of risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness.
2. To undertake Clinical Governance / audit projects within the local service.
3. To participate in developmental research and formal / informal Research and Development and clinical governance / audit projects.
4. To collect and provide research data as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
• Formal post-graduate dysphagia training

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of high level of specialist knowledge / skills as a result of experience and CPD
• Experience of working within acute general medicine speciality
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Knowledge / application of the principles of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of students / junior staff
• Experience of service review, quality improvement and audit

Skills

Essential

• RCSLT Dysphagia Competencies (Level B/C)
• Excellent interpersonal skills including active listening skills
• Negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent reflective practice and analytical skills, ability to identify own strengths and learning needs, and proactivity in seeking support and personal development when required
• Independent workload/caseload prioritisation and management skills, particularly in an environment where workload is unpredictable and flexibility is required
• Ability to work successfully in a team, and assume leadership responsibilities when required

Desirable

• RCSLT Videofluoroscopy competencies (Level 2+)
• RCSLT Tracheostomy competencies (Level 1+)
• RCSLT FEES competencies (Level 1+)
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit / research

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).

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Lead Dosimetrist in the provision of the radiotherapy treatment planning service under the scientific supervision of the Principal Physicist - Head of Treatment Planning and in conjunction with Pre-Treatment Therapy Radiographers.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide support in all areas of treatment planning.

RapidArc is utilised for all suitable clinical sites, as is routine daily online IGRT (including thorax 4DCT and DIBH breast). Our department has been paperless from the beginning. As well as providing top-class service to our patients, we are actively involved in research and development projects and national clinical trials. We are commissioned to deliver SABR for lung and oligometastatic disease.

About us

We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering flexible working hours on a shift pattern tofit around your family life. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.

Benefits to you:

o 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

o NHS Pension Scheme;

o Flexible working opportunities;

o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;

o Career development and training;

o Wellbeing support and activities;

o In-house physiotherapy Service;

o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;

o Subsidised staff parking (currently free);

o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The production of highly complex computer based external beam radiotherapy treatment plans for individual patients within clinical and waiting time constraints.

Supervision of junior dosimetry staff and radiographers working in the treatment planning area.

Liaison with clinicians, physicists, therapy radiographers and technical staff to ensure a seamless production and transfer of treatment planning data.

Provision of highly complex clinical technical advice to Oncology clinicians and radiographers for complex, multifactorial problems which directlyimpact upon patients treatments.

See Job Description for Full Details

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Clinical Technologist or Therapy Radiographer with VRCT or HCPC registration
• BSc Degree in Radiography, Radiotherapy Physics, or equivalent level of knowledge

Desirable

• MSc Degree in Radiography, Radiotherapy Physics, or equivalent level of knowledge
• Experience of publishing or presenting scientific work

Experience

Essential

• Experience in the use of specialist software for the planning of very complex, patient-critical radiotherapy
• Experience of advanced radiotherapy techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, and IGRT

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the physics of ionising radiation with specific application to radiotherapy treatment planning
• Extensive knowledge of the techniques employed to produce and check radiotherapy treatment plans
• Knowledge and understanding of IR(ME)R 2017

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).

Job summary

The Senior Operational Performance Lead is a senior member of the Trust's performance management function, responsible for leading the delivery of operational performance improvement across a portfolio of services, with a particular focus on constitutional standards, elective recovery and delivery against key access targets.

The post holder will provide senior leadership and oversight to support delivery of core performance standards, ensuring that improvement plans are robust, credible and translated into operational action. They will work closely with divisional and specialty teams to improve productivity, strengthen pathway management, enhance data quality and validation processes, and ensure the effective use of capacity to support timely patient care.

The role will lead and coordinate performance improvement activity across multiple services, providing challenge, support and expert advice to operational and clinical teams. The post holder will also contribute to the development of recovery plans, escalation processes and reporting arrangements, ensuring that performance risks are identified early and mitigated effectively.

This role is central to ensuring that the Trust maintains strong operational grip over waiting lists, demand and capacity, backlog reduction and constitutional performance delivery, and supports the Trust to achieve its recovery ambitions in line with national and local expectations

Main duties of the job

The Senior Operational Performance Lead will:

• Lead performance improvement and recovery activity across a defined portfolio of services, supporting delivery of agreed operational standards.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor specialty and divisional recovery plans, ensuring trajectories are credible, measurable and aligned to Trust objectives.
• Oversee and strengthen processes for PTL management, pathway validation, clock stop accuracy and escalation of performance risks.
• Support effective delivery of control rooms and other operational grip arrangements, ensuring vacant capacity, backlog risks and deteriorating performance are identified and acted upon.
• Analyse complex performance information and translate this into clear recommendations, risks and required actions for operational, divisional and executive audiences.
• Work with corporate and divisional teams to ensure reporting is accurate, timely and supports delivery of improvement priorities.
• Lead specific projects or programmes relating to elective recovery, access improvement, backlog reduction, validation, demand and capacity, or operational transformation.
• Build effective working relationships with divisional leaders, clinical teams and corporate functions to secure engagement in performance improvement.
• Deputise where required for the Head of Operational Performance in relation to aspects of operational performance delivery

About us

As a teaching hospital and an organisation committed to continuous learning, we offer a broad range of education and training to staff and students/trainees/other learners. All post holders are expected to fulfil mandatory training requirements, engage in continuous learning and support education and training of others commensurate to their role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Operational Performance Lead will support the Head of Operational Performance in the delivery of Trust-wide operational performance improvement. The post holder will work in partnership with divisional, clinical and corporate teams to develop, implement and monitor performance improvement plans, strengthen pathway management and validation processes, and ensure effective operational grip over waiting list and access risks. The role will provide senior challenge, support and oversight to drive delivery of constitutional standards, improve productivity and ensure timely, high-quality patient care across the Trust.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive information clearly
• Demonstrable ability to deliver against challenging targets in a pressured environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills together with influencing, facilitating and negotiating skills for interacting with individuals across the organisation and wider network.

Desirable

• Ability to interpret complex documents, identifying organisational implications
• Experience in Acute Hospital
• Experience of presenting at senior forums
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Advanced Excel / data visualisation skills

Qualifications and Education

Essential

• Masters Degree in relevant subject or relevant experience
• Significant experience in operational performance, service improvement or programme delivery
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Further training for e.g. PRINCE2 / Managing Successful Programmes / AGILE or significant experience in project management, financial and budgetary management or supporting change management processes.

Desirable

• Management or leadership qualification
• Formal training in performance management, service improvement or transformation methodologies

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years management experience at a senior level, ideally within a healthcare setting
• Proven experience of delivering performance improvement and recovery against targets
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries with clinical and operational teams
• Demonstrable experience of managing and implementing change in a complex environment
• Experience of analysing and interpreting complex data to inform decision-making

Desirable

• Experience of RTT,UEC, cancer and diagnostic performance management
• Experience of leading Trust-wide or cross-system initiatives
• Experience within an acute NHS Trust

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).

Job summary

The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention to clients within the emergency department and acute assessment unit with a focus on frailty, early intervention and, where practical, prevention of hospital admission for those who do not require an acute inpatient stay. The post holder is responsible for managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, whilst contributing to safe, multidisciplinary team discharge planning to support patient flow in an acute setting.

In addition to their clinical responsibilities the post holder will lead the ongoing development of this service with assistance from the Frailty consultant lead, Frailty operational lead and inpatient occupational therapy operational lead, and in line with local and national clinical guidelines. They will also be responsible for planning and delivering high quality teaching to Occupational Therapists, students and other professionals, whilst maintaining their own professional and highly specialist knowledge base related to admission avoidance and frailty.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week as part of the seven-day service

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES

Clinical/Professional:

1. Able to work as an autonomous practitioner who is professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical and professional work, including the management of patients in your care;2. In collaboration with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Lead, to be responsible for the overall Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy caseload by managing service capacity and demand, and ensuring service delivery is carried out in an efficient and timely manner based on priorities and pressures;3. Able to prioritise and plan own workload to manage conflicting and competing priorities, both clinically and non-clinically. To facilitate this skill in others;4. To manage a caseload of complex cases within the defined Admission Avoidance & Frailty clinical areas whilst supporting the clinical reasoning and practice of other occupational therapists, physiotherapists, technicians and assistants under your line management;

Continued on attached JD...

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-8326040-DE-GV-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road,

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Note: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see the attached supporting document/s (JD) which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*** Note: ensure any supporting statements align with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• OT degree
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Special interest group membership

Managerial

Essential

• Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or students
• Demonstrate good time management and organisation

Desirable

• Involvement in service development

Experience

Essential

• Previous NHS or equivalent healthcare experience
• Working in MDT setting
• Relevant experience as a junior therapist in acute or community setting including rotations working in medical and ITU/surgery, orthopaedics and Elderly Care/Frailty and rapid response etc.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions and frailty syndromes
• Experience in managing complex discharges and taking positive risk (eg. Safeguarding, mental capacity, best interest meetings etc)

Desirable

• 4 years clinical experiece
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
• Experience working in A&E, ED, AAU, CDU

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Team work and presentation skills
• To have a good knowledge of acute discharge planning
• Ability to initiate and understand assessment of activities of daily living to identify care and/or equipment needs.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential OT degree HCPC registration Desirable Special interest group membership Managerial Essential Experience of supervision of junior staff and/or students Demonstrate good time management and organisation Desirable Involvement in service development Experience Essential Previous NHS or equivalent healthcare experience Working in MDT setting Relevant experience as a junior therapist in acute or community setting including rotations working in medical and ITU/surgery, orthopaedics and Elderly Care/Frailty and rapid response etc. Working knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions and frailty syndromes Experience in managing complex discharges and taking positive risk (eg. Safeguarding, mental capacity, best interest meetings etc) Desirable 4 years clinical experiece Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues Experience working in A&E, ED, AAU, CDU Skills and Abilities Essential Remain updated with professional practice and new research Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Team work and presentation skills To have a good knowledge of acute discharge planning Ability to initiate and understand assessment of activities of daily living to identify care and/or equipment needs.

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road,

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road,

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you passionate about helping people regain their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Assistant to join our specialist rehabilitation team on Broadfield Ward at Haywood Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex rehabilitation needs.

As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation. You will work directly with patients to implement therapeutic programmes, promote independence, facilitate recovery and support timely discharge planning.

The role offers the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing a range of physical, cognitive, communication and psychological rehabilitation needs within an inpatient specialist rehabilitation setting.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver rehabilitation interventions under the guidance of registered therapists.
• Support patients to maximise independence and achieve agreed rehabilitation goals.
• Assist with therapy programmes, group activities and functional rehabilitation sessions.
• Monitor patient progress and provide regular feedback to registered practitioners.
• Support discharge planning and transitions from hospital to community settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and collect service activity data.
• Prepare therapy resources and equipment for rehabilitation interventions.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, clinical audit and quality improvement activities.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-SB-26-8359349

Job locations

Haywood Hospital - Broadfield Ward

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further detailed information on the role content, main responsibilities and person specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.

Job description Job responsibilities For further detailed information on the role content, main responsibilities and person specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant placements/experience to the role which may include: oWorking as part of a team oWorking in a care environment oSupporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities. oImplementation of rehabilitation programmes. oExperience of providing group activity programs. Ability to manage time effectively.

Desirable

• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working in psychological therapies, physio and/or OT
• Experience of working in a ward / community setting

Skills

Essential

• Basic knowledge of rehab, specifically OT / physio & its purpose
• Basic knowledge of rehabilitation and its purpose.
• Understanding of medical conditions and disease processes, rehabilitation.
• Evidence of basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / CSP / RCOT and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
• Understanding of Care Certificate standards

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3 or equivalent in related subject or evidence of comparable academic study.
• Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.

Desirable

• Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract.

Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant placements/experience to the role which may include: oWorking as part of a team oWorking in a care environment oSupporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities. oImplementation of rehabilitation programmes. oExperience of providing group activity programs. Ability to manage time effectively. Desirable Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability. Working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of working in psychological therapies, physio and/or OT Experience of working in a ward / community setting Skills Essential Basic knowledge of rehab, specifically OT / physio & its purpose Basic knowledge of rehabilitation and its purpose. Understanding of medical conditions and disease processes, rehabilitation. Evidence of basic IT skills. Desirable Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC / CSP / RCOT and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. Understanding of Care Certificate standards Qualifications Essential Qualifications and Credit Framework QCF/NVQ/ Apprenticeship Level 3 or equivalent in related subject or evidence of comparable academic study. Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post. Desirable Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital - Broadfield Ward

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haywood Hospital - Broadfield Ward

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent part-time Healthcare Assistant post to work across Shropshire.

Band 2 to Band 3 Development Role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with previous health care assistant experience who possesses excellent communications skills, is able to work under their own initiative and has the skills to manage difficult and sensitive situations.

You must be non-judgemental in your approach, be able to deal with challenging and delicate situations and have a good understanding of data protection and confidentiality. Also, you must be committed to the delivery of high standards of patient care.

You will support the smooth running of sexual health care delivery in both hub and spoke clinics. anddelivery of high - standard sexual health care within the department and department and satellite clinics.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work in collaboration with members of the sexual health team, contributing to the promotion and provision of high-quality care for patients seeking advice, screening and treatment in contraception and sexual health settings within the sexual heath service.

The post holder will support the sexual health team, working autonomously where appropriate. Day to day duties to include phlebotomy, blood pressure, weight, height and body mass index calculations, pregnancy testing, collecting urine samples including urinalysis, providing a 'no talk testing' service, condom demonstrations, chaperoning, assisting and preparing for the sessions within sexual health.

The post holder will also be responsible for stock refill, rotation and ordering as per clinical requirements and also to support in the maintanance of high infection and prevention standards.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-IT-26-8153400-A

Job locations

Severn Fields health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

• 1. To work as an integral part of the sexual health team under the direction of the Nurse Team Lead to promote contraception and sexual health issues ensuring the wellbeing of patients2. Assist in clinic sessions as directed by the Nurse Team Lead to ensure the smooth running of the clinics.3. To participate in planned procedures and prescribed care for patients under the direction of medical and nursing colleagues, which includes preparing for and assisting clinicians with intra-uterine device fittings/removals, implant insertion/removal, swab sample taking and cervical cytology.4. To act as a chaperone for clinical staff offering intimate examinations to patients as and when necessary.5. To undertake condom teaching and advice to patients promoting safe sex issues including prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.6. To promote healthy lifestyles in all aspects of delivering the sexual health Service, to ensure holistic care is undertaken.7. To provide a no talk testing service, working autonomously in accordance with the departments standard operating procedures.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below: 1. To work as an integral part of the sexual health team under the direction of the Nurse Team Lead to promote contraception and sexual health issues ensuring the wellbeing of patients2. Assist in clinic sessions as directed by the Nurse Team Lead to ensure the smooth running of the clinics.3. To participate in planned procedures and prescribed care for patients under the direction of medical and nursing colleagues, which includes preparing for and assisting clinicians with intra-uterine device fittings/removals, implant insertion/removal, swab sample taking and cervical cytology.4. To act as a chaperone for clinical staff offering intimate examinations to patients as and when necessary.5. To undertake condom teaching and advice to patients promoting safe sex issues including prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.6. To promote healthy lifestyles in all aspects of delivering the sexual health Service, to ensure holistic care is undertaken.7. To provide a no talk testing service, working autonomously in accordance with the departments standard operating procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education including GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above (or equivalent level of qualification)
• Phlebotomy Experience

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Care or working towards

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of training or significant demonstrable experience
• Experience of working within acute hospitals or a health care environment

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above (or equivalent level of qualification) Phlebotomy Experience Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Care or working towards Experience Essential Evidence of training or significant demonstrable experience Experience of working within acute hospitals or a health care environment

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

Inclusion

Address

Severn Fields health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Inclusion

Address

Severn Fields health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Mental Health Practitioner to join Droitwich, Ombersley & The Rurals Primary Care Network, working as part of the team at Chaddesley Corbett Surgery.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface between primary care and mental health services, providing accessible, person-centred mental health support within a general practice setting. You will work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to assess and support adults experiencing mental health difficulties, helping patients to receive the right care and support at the right time.

You will manage your own caseload, undertaking mental health assessments, risk assessment, care planning and short-term interventions, as well as supporting patients with their ongoing treatment and recovery. You will also play an important role in signposting and referring patients to appropriate statutory, community and voluntary sector services and supporting effective pathways between primary and secondary care.

We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience of working with adults in a mental health setting, excellent communication and clinical assessment skills, and the confidence to work autonomously as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. Experience or qualifications in therapeutic interventions and independent prescribing would be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

• Undertaking mental health assessments, including telephone triage, risk assessment and identifying appropriate treatment, referral or onward support.
• Managing an individual caseload and providing short-term, evidence-based interventions to patients with mental health difficulties.
• Developing care plans and supporting patients with their treatment, recovery and ongoing management of their mental health.
• Monitoring mental health medication and considering the interaction between patients' mental and physical health needs.
• Providing advice, education and guidance to patients, carers and primary care colleagues.
• Signposting and referring patients to appropriate statutory, community and voluntary sector services.
• Working collaboratively with primary care, secondary mental health services and VCSE organisations to support coordinated care and effective transitions between services.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and evaluating patient outcomes.
• Identifying, assessing and appropriately escalating clinical, safeguarding and other risks.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Supporting colleagues to develop their knowledge and confidence in recognising and managing common mental health needs.
• Working autonomously within professional competence, relevant legislation, clinical guidance and organisational policies.

About us

Vertis Health is a federation of GP practices and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across Worcestershire, supporting services for more than 600,000 NHS patients. We work collaboratively with our member practices to strengthen primary care, develop innovative local services and enable investment in healthcare that meets the needs of our communities.

This role will support Droitwich, Ombersley & The Rurals Primary Care Network, a network of seven GP practices serving approximately 57,000 patients across South Worcestershire. We are committed to providing safe, coordinated and high-quality patient care, while continually developing new ways of working that improve outcomes, promote inclusion and help reduce health inequalities.

You will join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment, working alongside GPs, primary care colleagues, mental health services and wider community partners. We value partnership working, professional development, innovation and shared learning, and encourage colleagues to contribute their ideas to improving services.

We aim to create a positive working culture where colleagues feel engaged, valued and recognised, with opportunities to develop professionally while making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our local communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will work across the interface between Primary Care and Mental Health Services to provide advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and problem-solving approaches to the Local Primary Care Teams, Service Users and Carers.

The role aims to improve the experience for our patients with mental health needs who would otherwise have seen a GP and the postholder will manage a caseload. The focus will be providing continuous assessment and treatment to people with mental health difficulties. This will include recovery co-ordination and care management functions, liaison with statutory and non-statutory organisations. The post holder will be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will preferably have the ability to prescribe depression, anxiety etc., and be able to undertake interim reviews with our patients with the possibility of having CBT exercise and be able to hold CBT sessions.

Please see attached JD and person spec for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

• ACP with prescribing for depression, anxiety etc., ability to do interim reviews, CBT sessions, and QoF.
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Qualification in therapeutic interventions
• Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults in a Mental Health setting
• Evidence of providing brief, effective treatment to adults.
• Evidence of effective triage/care plan and management.
• The desire to work in a primary care setting

Desirable

• Work with voluntary agencies.
• Experience of acting as a mentor.

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialised knowledge
• Knowledge and practice of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of the NHS FYFV, NSF, and other relevant documentation
• Knowledge of community care
• Awareness of stepped care approaches
• Understanding of common mental health problems and their management in primary care
• Understanding of management of risk in primary care
• Understanding of application of confidentiality in primary care
• Care programme approach

Desirable

• Training in SFT
• Training in Systematic Approaches
• IT skills

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).

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (22.5 per week) Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to work as part of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Community Respiratory OT service. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to support maternity leave.

You will be supported within the clinical team as well as the wider Occupational Therapy structure; with clinical supervision, peer support and access to CPD opportunities. There will also be opportunity for service improvement and development in the role.

You will be required to work a shift pattern across 7 days (including bank holidays and weekends). As a community-based role, the post holder will be required to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. You will need to be able to demonstrate a commitment to rehabilitation, be confident in group delivery as well as having dynamic communication and problem solving skills.

Main duties of the job

1. To act as an experienced autonomous practitioner, providing specialised occupational therapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with complex acute and/or chronic medical conditions which require intervention to prevent hospital admission/ support discharge.
2. To independently manage a caseload, using evidence based and holistic principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
3. To work as a key member of the MDT.
4. To deliver care within a variety of clinical settings (virtual wards, wards, within the patient's own home ( community settings) and group settings.
5. To support and supervise qualified and non-qualified staff within the department.
6. To contribute to service development and the learning culture within the department.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To work within a variety of clinical settings (group settings, virtual wards, wards, intermediate care settings) and within the patient's own home ( community settings). This will involve loan working.
2. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
3. Reporting to a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Team Lead.
4. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic patient-centred approach to care. To regularly liaise with MDT members including those from heath, social services and voluntary agencies to ensure an integrated and comprehensive service is provided.
5. To provide leadership for more junior staff, as agreed with senior staff.
6. To support the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in planning, coordinating, and delivering the service provided to patients and to assist in the development, planning and progression of service provision.
7. To deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead Occupational Therapist in their absence as required.
8. To supervise other qualified and non-qualified staff within the team
9. To supervise Occupational Therapy students on clinical placements.
10. To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in in-service training.
11. Maintaining Records as an autonomous practitioner.
12. To be an active participant in the weekend working rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.
• HCPC Registration.

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Evidence of knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients or those with medical, social and psychosocial factors, utilising a holistic approach.
• Maintain and develop current evidence based practice in relation to patient group.
• Interpersonal communication skills including ability to demonstrate well developed negotiating and persuasive skills.
• Standard I T Skills

Desirable

• Membership/involvement in relevant special interest group/network.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of an Occupational Therapy team and/or multidisciplinary team, showing an understanding of other professional roles.
• Experience of organising and prioritising a patient caseload in a busy community based setting
• Experience of working under indirect supervision and as an autonomous practitioner.
• Experience of comprehending and working within policies of data protection and health and safety
• Experience of supporting development of others
• Experience of lone working/ dynamic risk management in the community

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing to CPD activities.

Special Requirement

Essential

• Driving Licence; Car owner and available for use at work.
• Understanding of NHS organisation and National Clinical priorities

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).

Job summary

Family Futures is actively seeking a Sessional Sensory Integration Occupational Therapist who aligns with our ethos and ambition to provide high-quality therapeutic support for children, young people, and families. The position will support the delivery of our specialist therapy services across the organisation, working with children who present with a range of sensory, developmental, emotional, and relational needs. The role will include supporting children and families accessing our therapeutic services, including adoptive families, special guardians, kinship carers, foster carers, and others seeking specialist support. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of our innovative, multidisciplinary approach to helping children and families thrive.

Main duties of the job

• To provide functional assessment and sensory integration assessments and treatment programmes for the child or adolescent within the context of the family, school and social environments
• To provide a range of therapeutic interventions with the core skills of occupational therapy underpinning the work, however it will be necessary to draw on other therapeutic interventions as required

About us

Family Futures is a not-for-profit, independent voluntary adoption agency and specialist therapy centre based in London, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025 for the fifth consecutive time.

We support families with holistic, evidence-based therapeutic support in a homely space designed specifically for children. We are here for children affected by early trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions and mental health issues. Our mission is to help children, young people and their families have safe, happy relationships and improved wellbeing by promoting and enabling access to the right therapy and support that is evidence-based and neuro-affirming.

Alongside our adoption agency services, we provide support to adoptive parents, special guardians, kinship carers, foster carers, and other families, helping them create stable and nurturing environments in which children can thrive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing OT assessment and treatment to children seen by the therapy team, the i-Adopt and We-foster team as well as some sensory profiles with parents. The expertise required for the post is at senior clinical level and therefore service development and teaching responsibilities will be expected.

The post holder will have a highly specialised clinical role, working with both children/adolescents and their parents. The children and young people present with multiple and complex needs often demonstrate challenging, disturbing or distressing behaviour.

Main Tasks

• To operate as an integrated member of the therapy team offering telephone advice or video link, email support, consultations, assessments and treatment to children and their parents/carers referred to Family Futures

• To provide functional assessment and sensory integration assessments and treatment programmes for the child or adolescent within the context of the family, school and social environments

• To devise sensory diets for children and their parents in consultation with the rest of the therapy team - implementing them both at home and at school in consultation with the key worker.

• A senior practitioner level occupational therapist would key work some cases, taking responsibility for co-ordinating these families service provision

• To provide a range of therapeutic interventions with the core skills of occupational therapy underpinning the work, however it will be necessary to draw on other therapeutic interventions as required

• To offer specialist OT advice to colleagues as required
• To share responsibility for the occupational therapy equipment budget

• To liaise with local authorities, health authorities and other agencies on behalf of Family Futures

• To attend professionals meetings on behalf of Family Futures

• To take responsibility for the compilation of occupational therapy and sensory integration reports and ensure that they are finished to a high standard

• To be involved in contributing to the compilation of comprehensive Family Futures assessment reports, network reports, end of year reports, closing reports and any other reports as required in connection to the children and their parents referred to Family Futures

• To write good quality session notes

• To maintain good and up to date computer record

• To be efficient in managing case load and checking telephone messages, email messages as well as post and then to respond appropriate

• To have a teaching and tutoring role on courses and trainings run by Family Futures

• To participate in research projects as well as the monitoring and evaluation of Family Futures services. To attend team meetings, supervision and consultation and participate fully as a member of the therapy team

• Any other reasonable requests by Family Futures

Other:

• To contribute to the development and delivery of a range of media and educational content, including (but not limited to) articles, books, blogs, newsletters, podcasts, online videos, and digital training materials, to share clinical insights and promote Family Futures work to a wider audience.
• To participate in and support the creation of multimedia content for both professional and public audiences, ensuring materials are evidence-informed, accessible, and aligned with Family Futures values

Manner of Work:

To adhere to the policies and procedures of Family Futures as laid down in the Adoption Agency handbook and Statement of Purpose, this includes child protection and equal opportunities policies

• At all times, to maintain the highest standards of professional practice and to adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy and Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) standards

• To comply with the requirements for registration of their respective professional body and to keep their professional membership up to date

• To work in a collaborative and empathetic manner with parents, children and their support networks

• Ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and Family Futures confidentiality standards.

• Family Futures provides regular supervision and consultation with our psychotherapist and access to our team of specialist consultants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree, Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Sensory Integration Training
• Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registration

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the use of the creative arts in a therapeutic setting
• An understanding of theory and research in the field of trauma, attachment and therapeutic interventions with children and their parents
• A detailed knowledge of the principles of sensory integration theory assessment and the impact of sensory and motor development
• An understanding of safeguarding children issues as well as an understanding of equal opportunities, data protection and general good practice.
• An understanding and competence in using computers and office technology

Desirable

• To have good financial skills in managing budgets

Experience

Essential

• Experience of undertaking assessment of children and families with complex presentations
• Experience of working with children and families in a therapeutic setting for mental health, physical disability and or learning disability
• Experience of taking case responsibility for cases and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working with or knowledge of complex or developmental trauma
• Experience of working with a high degree of complexity.
• Experience of co-ordinating and writing reports that include formulations of children and familys presentation and recommendations for treatments

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families in the field of fostering and adoption is ideal but not essential

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).

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Pentonville. HMP Pentonville is a Category B prison in London, with capacity of 1100 males.

HMP Pentonville are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. You will be required to undertake observations, take bloods and care for patients. We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time time working 37.5 hours per week.

4 x shifts per week 0730 - 1730 Mix of weekdays and weekends Salary Up to £32,134 - Depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

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Main duties of the job

As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
• Facilitate clinics, including bloods, observations (obs), ECGs, NHS Health checks etc
• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages
• Support the nursing team with all aspects of care
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• Support receptions (new patients entering the prison) and assist with triaging new patients

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Our new Healthcare Assistant will:

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
• Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Have clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etc
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Pentonville. HMP Pentonville is a Category B prison in London, with capacity of 1100 males.

HMP Pentonville are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. You will be required to undertake observations, take bloods and care for patients. We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Hours

This position is full time time working 37.5 hours per week.

4 x shifts per week 0730 - 1730 Mix of weekdays and weekends Salary Up to £32,134 - Depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

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

#LI-NB1

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Additional Criteria

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ENT Specialist Audiologist Practitioner to join the Advanced Primary Care Service (APCS) ENT team for 3 days per week.

Based at either Oswestry Health Centre or Marysville Medical Practice, Shrewsbury, you will deliver clinics across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, so the ability to travel between sites is essential.

As part of our expanding community ENT service, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care closer to home, supporting assessment, treatment and management of patients with a range of ENT and audiology conditions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development of community ENT pathways and ongoing service improvement.

Main duties include:

• Adult audiology assessment and management
• Tinnitus assessment and support
• Microsuction and ear care services
• Supporting community ENT pathways
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives

Experience in service development, leadership, supervision or education would be advantageous.

What we offer:

Join an innovative and growing community ENT service, helping to shape the future delivery of care across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to develop your skills while.

Main duties of the job

The applicant will utilise their advanced ENT skills to offer assessment, treatment and care planning for our ENT patients alongside an Associate Practitioner and GP with Extended Role (GPwER).

You will provide audiology, micro suction ear care and offer extended role assessment and patient management for the service liaising with the Team Lead, and GPwER partners along with management and development of the APCS HCA.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration, or registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
• First level degree in healthcare related subject or equivalent level of education, BSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or a similar science degree followed by a postgraduate qualification
• Prescriber or willing to undertake

Experience

Essential

• To be able to demonstrate considerable experience and knowledge of the ENT field and evidence of the acquisition of this knowledge, e.g. study days, workshops etc
• Substantial recent post registration experience in a specialist NHS ENT setting
• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner within an NHS clinic
• Previous experience of having responsibility for providing clinical supervision to staff/students

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Skills and knowledge to coordinate a discrete caseload of patients that are referred specifically for nurse management
• Knowledge of the principles of Advanced Primary Care
• IT skills to ECDL level. Previous experience of Electronic Patient Records
• Evidence of research based practice
• Ability to undertake audits and surveys

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).

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled clinician who enjoys working in partnership with families, schools and other professionals to help children achieve their full potential through evidence-based, child-centred therapy.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing Therapeutic Services team, supporting children and young people aged 816 years who are receiving Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) provision as part of their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is a 22.5 day per week position for the full academic year, starting in September.

About You

You will be HCPC registered and have experience working with children and young people with:

• Autism
• Sensory processing differences
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health needs
• Challenging behaviours

You'll be confident undertaking assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and contributing to EHCP provision. You will have experience supporting children to develop functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation skills to enable them to access education and achieve meaningful outcomes. Flexibility to travel throughout West Sussex is essential.

Successful candidates will also complete Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training, fully funded as part of the role.

About us

KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised therapy programmes and provide practical recommendations that support children to participate more fully in everyday activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Ideally 35 years' post-qualification experience within paediatric occupational therapy Experience working with children and young people across home, school and community settings Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• We would particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with experience supporting children with one or more of the following: Sensory Processing Differences (functional assessment of sensory needs) Neurodevelopmental conditions Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), delayed motor skills and difficulties with gross and fine motor development Global Developmental Delay and learning difficulties Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), language disorders and social communication difficulties Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Emotional wellbeing needs, including anxiety and depression Hypermobility, muscle weakness and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement and function. Neurological and physical disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis Visual and hearing impairments, adapting interventions to meet individual needs Feeding, eating and drinking difficulties/dysphagia

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).

Job summary

A rare and exciting opportunity has come up for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who has an interest in working in the community with people with complex mental health problems. You would be working within a multi-disciplinary team of mental health nurses, social work, psychology and psychiatrists

The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) works with service users in the community who experience psychosis as their main issue, have not been able to engage with mental health services and have had repeated admissions to hospitals.

AOT operates with a team approach to flexibly and responsively support this group of service users in their mental health recovery and the OT role in the team is an essential component of this. As a band 5 in the team, you would not be acting as a care co-ordinator; therefore most of your time is set aside purely to deliver OT interventions with this client group.

We are looking for somebody who is passionate about the core values of Occupational Therapy in mental health, is confident working with a range of diverse service users and environments out in the community, and enjoys being part of a team. There is a well-established community group programme within the service, which you would be an integral part of facilitating and evaluating, as well as important link working with other mental health providers in the city.

Main duties of the job

We work with a client group who can be challenging and come with risk backgrounds which can leave them to be excluded from opportunities. The band 5 OT has an important function to try and work creatively with these factors to help promote social inclusion and improve the quality of life for people who can often be left out. A good understanding around the concept of therapeutic risk taking is important- there is a very supportive and experienced MDT, and you would be supervised by a band 6 OT in the team.

AOT are one team that forms the Complex Psychosis Pathway (CPP) along with Newsam Ward 5 (Level 2 Rehab & relocating to Parkside Lodge), Asket Croft and Asket House inpatient settings, (Level 1 Rehab), and the Community Rehabilitation Team

We would welcome any interested applicants to have a discussion either over the phone or to come and visit the team to find out more.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of the Occupational Therapist is to work with the multi professional team and the Occupational Therapists to assess, plan, organise and deliver clinical care in line with the service pathways and as agreed with supervising clinician. The role is to work as a key member of the Assertive Outreach Team delivering occupational therapy interventions to individuals with complex, severe, and enduring mental health conditions.

• To work as a member of the Assertive Outreach Teams in providing occupational therapy interventions in a city wide service for patients with highly complex, severe and persistent mental health problems seven days per week.
• To utilize core OT specific skills in providing high quality assessment and treatment.
• To promote and facilitate a group programme.
• To act as a resource and advisor on available services.
• To contribute to and promote partnership working.
• To establish and maintain good working relationships with other community teams/agencies within the statutory voluntary and private sector.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Skills

Essential

• Community post requiring a car driver with a valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Is able to engage with people in creative and flexible ways.

Experience

Essential

• Completed preceptorship.
• Experience of successfully working with service users who experience complex psychosis.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands a range of OT assessments and interventions appropriate for the service user group.

Values

Desirable

• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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).

Job summary

We are pleased to invite applications from Newly Qualified Paramedics 2027 intake.

Key Requirements:

HCPC registration at application.

A valid UK driving license with Full C1 entitlement at application (penalty points must be declared upon application).

Availability:Annual leave cannot be accommodated during the initial training.

Initially we have a limited number of vacancies spread across the service footprint, therefore, in some cases, travel islikely. Those not allocated in the first wave will be kept in a pool for up to 6 months.

Currentvacanciesare

Limited Northumberland

Stockton x 2

Coulby Newham x 2

Please note: assessments will take place over a period of several months due to the expected volume of applications with the first stage commencing 26th October

This vacancy may close early if it recieves a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applicaiton in good time to avoid dissapointment.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of an ambulance crew for the assessment, care, treatment and transportation of emergency, urgent and routine calls; providing advanced clinical interventions, including drug therapies at scene and may administer medication within PGD guidelines. Undertake emergency blue light driving and working in a variety of locations including; ambulance/rapid response vehicle,patientshomes, primary care settings and accident and emergency care departments.

Inadditionthe post-holder will work with colleagues to provide the highest quality of care out of hospital by competent practitioners.

Support the development of an integrated approach to patient care working with other primary and secondary care providers to maximise the number of patients treated locally and left at home.

About us

We employ 3,500 staff in 63 locations and serve a population of 2,600,000 in Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham, and Tees over 3230 square miles.

Many people think the job of the ambulance service is to collect patients and take them to hospital, but we do much more!

Paramedic skills have developed hugely in recent years, meaning we carry out more treatment at the scene and en-route to hospital.

We have a dedicated clinical assessment service that allows us to provide patients with the most appropriate care from the beginning of the patient journey.

We have a specialised branch of the Trust called HART which deal with explosions or terrorist attacks.

Ultimately patients are the heart of everything that we do to support our mission of "safe, effective and responsive care for all".

We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. To ensure we deliver on our aims in relation to diversity and inclusion we assess ourselves against a range of frameworks. We are ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dyslexia Smart Award employer, Dementia Friendly, and part of Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you take a look at the job description attached for full details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered Newly Qualified Paramedic
• Possess a full current driving licence, valid in the UK and essential for it to cover C1 category at the time of application

Location

Essential

• Do you accept that you are applying for vacancies in the locations referred to in the advert?

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).

Job summary

Boston Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of six practices situated across Boston, Lincolnshire. With four town and two out of town practices, the PCN serves a population of approximately 77,000 patients.

Boston PCN is a forward thinking organisation that understands the importance of trusted relationships to provide a platform for communication with all parties to ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of care to the population.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join Boston PCN. The role is a job share with one of our existing experienced Occupational Therapists and is for 3 days a week - 7.5 hours per day. The days of work can be negotiated but there will be the opportunity for weekly handover with the other part time OT.

This role will focus heavily on working with our older patients living in care homes.

The successful candidate will be joining our Primary Care Wellbeing team working closely with EHCH care co-ordinators, specialist neighbourhood nurse, the acute trust and care homes.

Main duties of the job

This role will focus on:

Assessing and supporting our complex, frail elderly patients, supporting a proactive, patient-centred approach. Supporting our patients to avoid crises and hospital admissions and to stay well in either their own home or care/residential home wherever and whenever possible

Supporting patients with complex health care needs.

Carrying out assessments predominantly in a patient's place of residence

To provide clinically, effective, person-centred and evidence based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to our patients.

To provide support and share information with the relevant surgery staff with regard to occupational therapy interventions

The person in role will also work closely with Practice, PCN/Neighbourhood & Care Home teams to help create and get agreement on a long-term plan for the structure and processes to support the Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and the ongoing patient case management.

About us

The team at Boston PCN work collaboratively to provide services in addition to those already found in local GP practices. Primary care networks benefit patients by offering improved access and extending the range of services available to them and by helping to integrate primary care with wider health and community services.

Boston Primary Care Network brings together the 6 GP practices in the Boston area, health and care partners, patient organisations and the voluntary sector across Boston.

Boston PCN puts people at the centre of all that we do. We are an inclusive PCN and we challenge the status quo to bring about innovation and real change.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties:

Take referrals from Care Co-Ordinators, GP Practices and Neighbourhood Team

Assess aids around the house and outdoors to increase/maintain independency

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans with the aim of increasing independence to prevent or delay the need for care and support

Work with patients to plan realistic, outcome-focused goals

Effectively manage a caseload of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) providing specialist and evidence-based assessment and interventions to patients in both a stable and acute phase of their condition, ensuring the physical, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual, cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of patients are addressed

Utilise specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning to plan and provide clinical interventions in consultation with other colleagues in the MDT and to work in a range of settings as appropriate (eg patient's home or other community setting)

Adopt a patient-centred and sensitive approach to therapy, collaborating with patients (and/or carers where appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, reporting)

Have a good level of knowledge of a variety of conditions including neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, care of the elderly, respiratory and falls and specialist knowledge of at least one of these areas

Works as part of a multi-disciplinary community team to support patients effectively

To utilise individual and/or group work skills as appropriate in order to achieve therapeutic goals

Engage with community partners enabling patients to access social activities to enhance their health and well-being, and to ensure effective, safe care

Work collaboratively with Social Services and third sector providers

Manage your own caseload and contribute to service development

Assist in the quality and activity monitoring systems to support evaluation of the effectiveness of the service

Assist in the maintenance and development of the Occupational Therapy service for the PCN

Attend practice meetings of the member practices if required, as well as Core Group Meetings (Community MDTs etc)

Attend any training courses and supervision sessions as required

Provide training to the member practices on relevant therapies or interventions if required and as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in or pre-reg MSc in Occupational Therapy from a training programme approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• Registered OT with HCPC
• Able to operate at an advanced level of practice

Desirable

• Post-graduate courses relevant to the post
• Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a therapy team and multi-disciplinary team
• Completion of preceptorship
• Experience of working with frail older adults
• Awareness and understanding of HCPS and RCOT standards and other national and local initiatives.

Desirable

• Clinical experience gained in a community/intermediate care setting
• Palliative care
• Complex manual handling skills, knowledge of stand aids, hoists etc.
• Experience of audit
• Presentation skills
• Experience of teaching on in-house sessions to staff and service users

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Understanding of the integration and PCN agendas
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Capacity to concentrate for considerable periods of time during assessment and management of patients and be expected to response immediately to interruptions
• Ability to deal sensitively with patients who may have high levels of anxiety and aggression
• Committed to team and personal development

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and the implications of standard of the NSF for elderly, NICE Clinical Guidance 21 (Falls Prevention) and the RCP
• Falls and Bone Audit

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Committed to personal and team development
• Committed to person-centred, non-discriminatory practice

Criteria

Essential

• Aware of requirements of confidentiality
• Forward thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Able to maintain motivation, drive and enthusiasm
• Confident approach
• Flexible approach to work
• Full clean driving licence or ability to travel around the PCN patch to deliver patient care

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).